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Acme United Reports Record Third Quarter Earnings of $0.58 Per Diluted Share

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 were $149.6 million compared to $149.8 million in the same period in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 were $149.6 million compared to $149.8 million in the same period in 2022.
  • Net income was $2.2 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $64,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the same period in 2022.
  • Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was $6.6 million, or $1.83 per diluted share, compared to $3.6 million, or $0.96 per diluted share, for the same period in 2022, an increase of 82% in net income and 91% in diluted earnings per share.
  • However, demand in the third quarter of 2023 was lower than in the third quarter of last year for school and office products.

Shifting Focus: Single Family Home Sales Drive Canada’s Luxury Market as Consumer Demand Evolves

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the country’s housing market continued to wrestle with the challenges of elevated mortgage rates, uneven economic performance and intense geopolitical turbulence, reviving luxury single family home sales in the third quarter of the year revealed the relative resilience and adaptability of luxury real estate buyers, as well as Canadians’ unwavering desire to attain home ownership. According to Sotheby’s International Realty Canada’s Top-Tier Real Estate: Fall 2023 State of Luxury Report, luxury single family home sales in Canada’s largest residential real estate markets renewed in the third quarter of 2023, even as activity in the luxury condominium market tempered, a reflection of changing housing considerations, consumer preferences and financial strategies in light of rising housing prices and carrying costs.

Key Points: 
  • In the month of September, luxury single family home sales moderated, as sales over $4 million fell 26% year-over-year to 14 homes sold.
  • According to Sotheby’s International Realty Canada experts, despite recent sales gains, the city’s luxury single family home market has normalized.
  • GTA luxury single family sales activity in the initial month of fall suggests an active market in the months ahead.
  • Sales activity in Montreal’s luxury single family home market was uneven throughout the summer and hinted at a transition to a more balanced market.

New Suspense Novel TIME THE AVENGER Pays homage to Classic Revenge Novels with chilling, reality-based companion piece collection JASON MARINKO’S STARRY NIGHTMARES

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Time The Avenger by Jason Marinko joins that rich tradition with a sweeping narrative surrounding an investigation into a murder that conjures up remembrances of a troubled past.

Key Points: 
  • Time The Avenger by Jason Marinko joins that rich tradition with a sweeping narrative surrounding an investigation into a murder that conjures up remembrances of a troubled past.
  • Through her memories Paige pieces together how past and present connect, as a plot for tragic revenge unfolds.
  • If Time The Avenger is a dish served ice cold then JASON MARINKO’S STARRY NIGHTMARES are just desserts.
  • Time The Avenger and Jason Marinko’s Starry Nightmares are both available for purchase at Amazon.com , Barnes and Noble.com , and other fine retailers.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

FTA and its affiliate First Trust Portfolios L.P. ("FTP"), a FINRA registered broker-dealer, are privately-held companies that provide a variety of investment services.

Key Points: 
  • FTA and its affiliate First Trust Portfolios L.P. ("FTP"), a FINRA registered broker-dealer, are privately-held companies that provide a variety of investment services.
  • An investment in a Fund involves risks similar to those of investing in any portfolio of equity securities traded on exchanges.
  • The risks of investing in each Fund are spelled out in its prospectus, shareholder report, and other regulatory filings.
  • However, unlike mutual funds, shares may only be redeemed directly from a fund by authorized participants in very large creation/redemption units.

DuPont Leaders to Discuss Sustainability and Innovation in Semiconductor Materials at Strategic Materials Conference

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced that Randal (Randy) King, PhD, Vice President of R&D, DuPont Electronics & Industrial, and Scott Collick, Vice President, Sustainability, will deliver presentations on sustainability and innovation in the semiconductor industry at the SEMI Strategic Materials Conference in San Jose, California, Oct. 2-4, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • On Oct. 3, King will present a keynote address titled 'Opportunities and Challenges for Semiconductor Materials, the Key to a More Resilient and Sustainable Future.'
  • DuPont's Seokho Kang, PhD, Global Strategic Marketing Leader, DuPont Semiconductor Technologies, serves as the Co-Chair for the 2023 Strategic Materials Conference and will serve as a session moderator.
  • As a gold sponsor for the 2023 Strategic Materials Conference, DuPont will have a booth in the exhibit hall staffed by subject matter experts from our Semiconductor Technologies business to discuss our portfolio and potential opportunities.
  • The event will center around the theme, 'Is Silicon Valley Surging Again as the Technology Innovation Hub?'

Navigating the Future of Radiosurgery: In-Depth Market Insights, Trends, and Geographic Coverage for Improved Healthcare Strategies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

The Radiosurgery Systems market, part of the Neurology Devices therapeutic area, has shown resilience in the face of challenges.

Key Points: 
  • The Radiosurgery Systems market, part of the Neurology Devices therapeutic area, has shown resilience in the face of challenges.
  • This report offers a comprehensive analysis of the Radiosurgery Systems market, examining its size, segmentation, trends, and the impact of COVID-19.
  • The Radiosurgery Systems market comprises two primary segments: Linear Accelerator (LINAC) Radiosurgery Systems and GammaKnife Radiosurgery Systems.
  • Qualitative and quantitative information is available on global and regional trends, as well as unique country-specific insights into the Radiosurgery Systems market.

Charting the Course to Personal Growth: In-Depth Insights into the Thriving U.S. Self-Improvement Industry Post-COVID-19, Emphasizing Virtual Delivery and Top Speakers - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

However, it has since recovered and is currently robust, with operations returning to normal and a growing emphasis on virtual delivery of services.

Key Points: 
  • However, it has since recovered and is currently robust, with operations returning to normal and a growing emphasis on virtual delivery of services.
  • Here are some key insights and components of this comprehensive market analysis:
    Market Size and Growth: The self-improvement market is estimated to be worth $13.4 billion.
  • Market Segments: The analysis covers various market segments, including weight loss/exercise, business/sales skills, business opportunities/investing, improving relationships, and general motivation.
  • Delivery Methods: The study explores the shift toward internet-based delivery of self-improvement content, reflecting the growing trend of virtual learning and coaching.

CNseg: Digital transformation and customer experience in the spotlight on second day of FIDES Rio 2023

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The second day of FIDES Rio 2023, the largest insurance conference in the Americas and the Iberian Peninsula, organized by Brazil's National Confederation of Insurers (CNseg), addressed crucial aspects of digital transformation in the insurance market and the search for the best customer experience.

Key Points: 
  • RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The second day of FIDES Rio 2023, the largest insurance conference in the Americas and the Iberian Peninsula, organized by Brazil's National Confederation of Insurers (CNseg), addressed crucial aspects of digital transformation in the insurance market and the search for the best customer experience.
  • Companies such as eBaoTech and BB Seguros shared their strategies for digitalization and success in the insurance sector.
  • Allianz stressed its customer focus, while Porto Seguro presented the way it has adapted to the digital age.
  • The next edition of FIDES will be held in Costa Rica in 2025.

Your Guide to Self-Improvement in the US: Navigating the Market Landscape, Market Trends, and Strategies for Personal Growth in the Digital Age

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

This market experienced a modest downturn of approximately 7% in 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recession.

Key Points: 
  • This market experienced a modest downturn of approximately 7% in 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recession.
  • Here are some key insights and components of this comprehensive market analysis:
    Market Size and Growth: The self-improvement market is estimated to be worth $13.4 billion.
  • Market Segments: The analysis covers various market segments, including weight loss/exercise, business/sales skills, business opportunities/investing, improving relationships, and general motivation.
  • Market Trends: It highlights the latest trends in the self-improvement market and discusses the effects of the pandemic on the industry.

ICIS presents the Global Top 100 Chemical Companies

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Monday, September 18, 2023

LONDON and NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ICIS has announced the ICIS Top 100 Chemical Companies, a global listing of the leading producers of chemicals worldwide ranked by 2022 sales.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON and NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ICIS has announced the ICIS Top 100 Chemical Companies, a global listing of the leading producers of chemicals worldwide ranked by 2022 sales.
  • Germany-based BASF is again the world's largest chemical company, with sales of $93.7bn in 2022, up 11.1% versus 2021.
  • While most chemical companies generated sales growth in 2022 on higher oil and natural gas feedstock costs, margins were squeezed, particularly in the back half of the year.
  • The ICIS Top 100 Chemical Companies includes sales as well as operating profits, net income, total assets, capital expenditures and R&D spending for the world's top producers.