Optimism

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

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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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
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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.

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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.

Dun & Bradstreet: Global Business Optimism Continues to Climb as Businesses Indicate Sustained Confidence

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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LONDON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE:DNB), a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, today released its Q2 2024 Global Business Optimism Insights report. The latest quarterly report highlights a sustained positive trend in the global business outlook, with the Dun & Bradstreet Global Business Optimism Index rising 5.4% quarter over quarter.

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  • LONDON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE:DNB), a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, today released its Q2 2024 Global Business Optimism Insights report.
  • The latest quarterly report highlights a sustained positive trend in the global business outlook, with the Dun & Bradstreet Global Business Optimism Index rising 5.4% quarter over quarter.
  • "The continued improvement in overall business optimism indicates that businesses are regaining stability after grappling with inflationary pressures and global monetary tightening," said Neeraj Sahai, President of Dun & Bradstreet International.
  • Key findings from the Q2 report reveals:
    The Global Business Optimism Index increased 5.4%, with businesses feeling more optimistic about the global macroeconomic environment, particularly regarding inflation.

The 2024 Career Optimism Index® Study Highlights Shift from The Great Resignation to a Great Talent Stagnation - and How Employers Can Break Through

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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PHOENIX, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the University of Phoenix Career Institute® released its 2024 Career Optimism Index®, a comprehensive study examining the state of American workers' career trajectories and sentiments about the future of their job and career opportunities. This year's Index, the fourth consecutive year it has been fielded, reveals that workers and employers are facing a critical moment of talent stagnation in the workplace.

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  • PHOENIX, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the University of Phoenix Career Institute® released its 2024 Career Optimism Index®, a comprehensive study examining the state of American workers' career trajectories and sentiments about the future of their job and career opportunities.
  • This year's Index, the fourth consecutive year it has been fielded, reveals that workers and employers are facing a critical moment of talent stagnation in the workplace.
  • Meanwhile, 44% of employers say their top challenge to finding talent in the past year is a lack of well-qualified applicants.
  • For more information about the University of Phoenix Career Institute® and the complete Career Optimism Index® Study, visit www.phoenix.edu/career-institute .

Farmer sentiment improves as interest rate expectations shift

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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While the Index of Current Conditions fell by 2 points to 101, the Index of Future Expectations climbed to 120, up by 5 points from February.

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  • While the Index of Current Conditions fell by 2 points to 101, the Index of Future Expectations climbed to 120, up by 5 points from February.
  • "Producers' expectations for interest rate changes have shifted, which could help explain why producers look for financial conditions to improve," said James Mintert , the barometer's principal investigator and director of Purdue University's Center for Commercial Agriculture .
  • This month 48% of respondents said they expect a decline in the U.S. prime interest rate over the next year, up from 35% in December.
  • An improved interest rate outlook might have been a factor as well, although producers didn't point to that explicitly in this month's survey," Mintert said.

Massage Envy Celebrates National Award Winners at Annual Performance Summit

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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1 provider of massage in the U.S. collectively across its franchise network and a national leader in skin care, has announced the winners of its national awards program at the organization's 2024 Annual Performance Summit held in Nashville, Tennessee.

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  • 1 provider of massage in the U.S. collectively across its franchise network and a national leader in skin care, has announced the winners of its national awards program at the organization's 2024 Annual Performance Summit held in Nashville, Tennessee.
  • Lauren Grucky, Director of Field Operations at Massage Envy shared, "The Hawaii Massage Envy team truly embodies the spirit of the Spirit Award.
  • This year's award gala took place on March 26 in Nashville, Tennessee as part of the Massage Envy Annual Performance Summit.
  • Massage Envy is not affiliated with and does not endorse any massage school, including those receiving the awards.

New Report Examines the Growing Importance of Revenue Cycle Management in an Evolving Behavioral Health Industry

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Behavioral health focused revenue cycle management services and software companies are poised for outsized growth, according to an industry report released by the Healthcare Outsourcing & Information Technology investment banking team from Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL).

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  • The BGL Healthcare & Life Sciences Insider: The State of RCM in Behavioral Health
    LOS ANGELES, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Behavioral health focused revenue cycle management services and software companies are poised for outsized growth, according to an industry report released by the Healthcare Outsourcing & Information Technology investment banking team from Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL).
  • Download and read the BGL Healthcare & Life Sciences Insider – Behavioral Health and Revenue Cycle Management: https://bit.ly/bglBehavioralHealthRCM
    Behavioral health has stood out as an area of optimism and growth.
  • But, as demand rises for behavioral health companies, many are struggling with payor denials and working capital pressures, leading to growing interest in innovative and impactful revenue cycle services and software solutions.
  • Inside the report, BGL features insights gathered through a series of exclusive interviews with behavioral health executives who discuss how the industry's revenue cycle needs have transformed.

Applied Underwriters Names Gregg Holtmeier Vice President, Strategic Development, for Company's Growing M&A and Partnership Alliances

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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OMAHA, Neb., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Steve Menzies, Chairman of Applied Underwriters, has announced the naming of Gregg Holtmeier to the post of Vice President of Strategic Development, to collaborate with the company's growing team in M&A, corporate alliances and partnership relationships. Applied Underwriters has announced several transactions recently, which follow a long list in the preceding years.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Steve Menzies, Chairman of Applied Underwriters, has announced the naming of Gregg Holtmeier to the post of Vice President of Strategic Development, to collaborate with the company's growing team in M&A, corporate alliances and partnership relationships.
  • Applied Underwriters has announced several transactions recently, which follow a long list in the preceding years.
  • As it is getting more vigorous, we have hired Gregg Holtmeier to help blueprint and realize meaningful, strategic growth, using imagination and creativity together with the resources our professional team offers.
  • He has served in strategic leadership roles at BMS, Guy Carpenter and JLT, while serving on multiple boards during his distinguished career.

KEEN Launches "World's Cleanest Shoe" Campaign, Invests In Consciously Created Shoemaking for 2024

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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PORTLAND, Ore., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As Consciously Creating, pioneering shoemakers, KEEN envisions a shoe industry that has a positive impact on lives. Now, 20+ years after its founding and 10 years after starting its journey to eliminate PFAS, KEEN is recommitting to its mission of making the World's Cleanest Shoes. This means galvanizing why the brand exists and investing in partnerships and processes that will make an even bigger difference in the decades ahead, including a multi-year partnership with environmental educator and filmmaker Max Romey.

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  • The truth is that traditional shoemaking is harmful to the planet and people, yet has remained unchanged for decades.
  • In 2023, KEEN organized its efforts for greatest impact around three Kore Value System Pillars: People, Planet, and Product.
  • Product: At KEEN, Consciously Creating means harvesting better materials, sourcing ethically, detoxing the planet, and making for life.
  • As it looks ahead to the next decade, KEEN is investing in momentous partnerships and processes to push the boundaries of Consciously Created shoemaking.

Manufacturing PMI® at 50.3%; March 2024 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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TEMPE, Ariz., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March after contracting for 16 consecutive months, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®.

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March after contracting for 16 consecutive months, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®.
  • (A Manufacturing PMI® above 42.5 percent, over a period of time, generally indicates an expansion of the overall economy.)
  • The Prices Index registered 55.8 percent, up 3.3 percentage points compared to the reading of 52.5 percent in February.
  • "The Supplier Deliveries Index figure of 49.9 percent is 0.2 percentage point lower than the 50.1 percent recorded in February.