Optimism

Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson Scholarship Recipients Join University of Phoenix Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Education, Continuing, University, Landing slot, Professional, Chase Field, Face, Memory, University of Phoenix, Life, Student, Tyrone Thompson, Optimism, GED

University of Phoenix celebrates the accomplishments of two of its graduates, LaGeisha Epsy and Adam Tucker, who began their journey at the University as recipients of the Tyrone Thompson Scholarship.

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  • University of Phoenix celebrates the accomplishments of two of its graduates, LaGeisha Epsy and Adam Tucker, who began their journey at the University as recipients of the Tyrone Thompson Scholarship.
  • “Adam and LaGeisha have demonstrated grit, determination and optimism throughout their educational journey, following the example the late Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson set.
  • His passing inspired the creation of the Tyrone Thompson Scholarship as a way for the University to honor Thompson for years to come.
  • The next in-person commencement ceremony for University of Phoenix is scheduled to take place in Detroit, Michigan, in June.

Nearly 75 Percent of First-time Homebuyers are Optimistic about the Current Housing Market, TD Bank Survey Finds

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Residential Building & Real Estate, Banking, Personal Finance, Construction & Property, Professional Services, Baby Boomers, Millennials, Generation Z, Generation X, Consumer, Finance, Environment, LMI, Wild Arms, Toronto-Dominion Bank, Location, School, Pulse, City, Housing, Investment, Optimism, Workplace, Family, Real estate

Amid lingering concerns around affordability and interest rates, most first-time homebuyers still feel optimistic about the housing market in 2024 and are ready to spend, according to an annual study from TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank ®.

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  • Amid lingering concerns around affordability and interest rates, most first-time homebuyers still feel optimistic about the housing market in 2024 and are ready to spend, according to an annual study from TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank ®.
  • Additionally, more than three quarters (78%) of first-time homebuyers felt their personal financial situations are in stable condition in 2024.
  • This optimism has sprung into action with nearly all respondents (97%) having already taken steps in the homebuying process.
  • A similar survey was conducted from February 13 – March 1, 2023, among a sample of 1,007 first-time homebuyers.

Boxlight Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Software, Audio, Video, Hardware, Other Education, Continuing, Technology, Primary, Secondary, Education, EPS, Working capital, Optimism, Corporation, Adjustment, Perception, Three Months, Total, Pharmaceutical industry

Boxlight Corporation (Nasdaq: BOXL) (“Boxlight” or the “Company”), a leading provider of interactive technology solutions, today announced the Company’s financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Boxlight Corporation (Nasdaq: BOXL) (“Boxlight” or the “Company”), a leading provider of interactive technology solutions, today announced the Company’s financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Gross profit for Q4'23 was $12.3 million as compared to $14.4 million for Q4'22, resulting in a decrease of 14.5%.
  • At December 31, 2023, Boxlight had $17.3 million in cash and cash equivalents, $54.1 million in working capital, and $40.2 million in debt, net of debt issuance costs.
  • The Company will hold a conference call to announce its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

Taulia: More Than Eight in Ten Companies Are Feeling Optimistic About the Year Ahead, Amid a Challenging Environment

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Software, Supply Chain Management, Professional Services, Fintech, Payments, Technology, Retail, Data Analytics, Photography, Human Resources, Transport, Logistics, Optimism, Organization, Electronics, Growth

The survey finds that more than eight in 10 (85%) businesses globally are feeling optimistic about the year ahead; a significant increase from 2022 when 60% felt this way.

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  • The survey finds that more than eight in 10 (85%) businesses globally are feeling optimistic about the year ahead; a significant increase from 2022 when 60% felt this way.
  • This year marks a decade since Taulia, a leading provider of working capital management solutions, launched its Supplier Sentiment Survey.
  • This edition collected the views and insights from 11,300 businesses across its global network in over 130 countries.
  • Looking at the year ahead, inflation is cited as the key area of focus for businesses (50%), closely followed by growth (48%).

Everspin Technologies Submits Application for U.S. CHIPS and Science Act Funding

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Technology, Hardware, Semiconductor, Data Management, CHIPS, Growth, CHIPS and Science Act, Science, Commerce, STT-MRAM, Optimism

Everspin Technologies Inc., (NASDAQ: MRAM), the market leader and singular domestic volume producer of MRAM, announced it has applied for the CHIPS Incentives Program, which is part of CHIPS for America, with a full application submitted to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce.

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  • Everspin Technologies Inc., (NASDAQ: MRAM), the market leader and singular domestic volume producer of MRAM, announced it has applied for the CHIPS Incentives Program, which is part of CHIPS for America, with a full application submitted to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
  • The submitted application is for additional 200mm MRAM capacity and will increase long term R&D IP capability.
  • “We are pleased to announce that we have recently submitted our proposal for the CHIPS and Science Act, reflecting our dedication to advancing MRAM technology.
  • “The potential funding from the CHIPS Act will be instrumental in further enhancing our capabilities, particularly in expanding our 200mm Toggle and STT-MRAM capacity.

Ryde Makes History as Singapore's First Ride-Hailing Startup to IPO on NYSE

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Apps, Applications, Technology, Transport, Transportation, Travel, Public Transport, Other Transport, Optimism, Commission, Public, IPO, Safety, Ridesharing

Singapore ride-hailing and carpooling company, Ryde, has listed on the NYSE American under the ticker symbol “RYDE”.

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  • Singapore ride-hailing and carpooling company, Ryde, has listed on the NYSE American under the ticker symbol “RYDE”.
  • Making history as the first Singapore ride-hailing startup to undergo an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), this milestone showcases Ryde's pioneering strides in the ride-hailing sector, rooted in its homegrown values and commitment to sustainability.
  • Terence Zou, Founder and CEO of Ryde expressed, “Being the first Singapore ride-hailing startup to list our shares on NYSE through an IPO is a historic achievement for Ryde.
  • Ryde strives to continuously incentivize its community to maintain high ratings and leave every ride experience better than the last.

AdPlayer.Pro Outstream SaaS Company Introduces New Programmatic Auction Capabilities

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Waterfall, Supply, Optimism, Software as a service, Auction

KYIV, Ukraine, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AdPlayer.Pro, a global provider of SaaS video ad technology has released new real-time auction capabilities, extending ad waterfalling opportunities for its customers.

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  • AdPlayer.Pro adds new real-time auction features to its video ad serving & ad management platform.
  • KYIV, Ukraine, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AdPlayer.Pro, a global provider of SaaS video ad technology has released new real-time auction capabilities, extending ad waterfalling opportunities for its customers.
  • "As our partners' interest in programmatic advertising is increasingly growing, we strive to deliver as many helpful tools as possible to help them optimize and improve video ad performance across all programmatic channels," she claimed.
  • According to Ms. Romankina, the demonstrated results can't but evoke optimism on how the newly-released ad waterfalling capabilities will benefit ad-ops specialists' business endeavors in 2024.

CEO Optimism Increases for Organizations and Global Economy Despite Ongoing Geopolitical Uncertainty: Winter 2024 Fortune/Deloitte CEO Survey

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Synthetic media, Organization, Growth, Intelligence, Pessimism, Optimism, Generative, Management

The "Fortune/Deloitte CEO Survey" monitors the viewpoints and strategies of CEOs representing some of the world's largest and most influential companies.

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  • The "Fortune/Deloitte CEO Survey" monitors the viewpoints and strategies of CEOs representing some of the world's largest and most influential companies.
  • The winter 2024 survey reveals that most CEOs summarize 2023 as "challenging," a sentiment that has persisted as the top descriptor for four consecutive years.
  • Looking ahead, these CEOs express significantly heightened optimism regarding both their organizations and the global economy over the next 12 months.
  • CEO Outlook - Economy, Company, Industry CEOs exhibit growing optimism not only towards their organizations but also the global economy, marking a significant shift from fall 2023.

CANADIANS FEELING LESS PESSIMISTIC ABOUT THEIR FINANCIAL POSITIONS, EAGERLY EYING RATE CUTS TO REENTER HOUSING MARKET

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Health, Synthetic media, Communication, Education, Ageing, AI, Insurance, Dye, Learning curve, Housing, Lawyer, ChatGPT, Optimism, Generative, Nursing

However, a growing number say they feel they are in a better financial position compared to a year ago.

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  • However, a growing number say they feel they are in a better financial position compared to a year ago.
  • However, anticipated interest rate cuts in the coming months, coupled with Canadians' optimism regarding their financial situations, suggests that activity in the real estate market is poised to grow quickly once rates start to decline.
  • Despite ongoing recession concerns, Canadians are feeling less pessimistic about their personal finances compared to Q4 2023.
  • "Many are eagerly awaiting lower rates to jump back into the housing market, and it's clear that the expected interest rate cuts in the latter half of 2024 will bolster the pent-up demand for housing.

Kearney's 2024 FDI Confidence Index® reveals continued optimism among executives about the outlook for foreign direct investment

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Automation, Risk, FDI, Optimism, Policy

For the second year in a row, the 2024 FDI Confidence Index® features an exclusive ranking for emerging markets, led by China, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.

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  • For the second year in a row, the 2024 FDI Confidence Index® features an exclusive ranking for emerging markets, led by China, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.
  • WASHINGTON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kearney's Global Business Policy Council today released its 2024 Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index (FDICI) , a survey of investor sentiment regarding future (three-year) FDI flows.
  • Furthermore, 89 percent—up from 86 percent in 2023—said that FDI would be more important to their corporate profitability and competitiveness in the next three years.
  • They cite cost or efficiency savings and decision-making accuracy as the top benefits they gain when using AI in their investment decision-making.