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A Forward-Looking Exploration of Wi-Fi: WAA - Informa Tech 2024 Barcelona Roundtable Concludes Successfully

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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David Mudd, Global Head of Digital Trust Assurance of BSI, emphasized the importance of AI in improving network security and experience.

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  • David Mudd, Global Head of Digital Trust Assurance of BSI, emphasized the importance of AI in improving network security and experience.
  • Shi Hao, WAA Deputy Secretary-General, believes that home and campus scenarios are complex, with a multitude of technological options available.
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    The roundtable concluded successfully in an atmosphere of joint cooperation and in-depth discussion.
  • This roundtable was not only WAA's first international seminar held overseas, but also a deep exploration and cooperative opportunity regarding the development direction of the Wi-Fi industry.

HKTDC's major focus areas promote Hong Kong's advantages

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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HONG KONG, Feb 21, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) today announced its major focus areas for 2024-2025, which strengthen Hong Kong's status as a leading global business and investment hub and convention and exhibition (C&E) centre.

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  • HONG KONG, Feb 21, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) today announced its major focus areas for 2024-2025, which strengthen Hong Kong's status as a leading global business and investment hub and convention and exhibition (C&E) centre.
  • The HKTDC is committed to promoting Hong Kong's advantages internationally and creating opportunities for Hong Kong businesses.
  • Looking ahead, we will further consolidate Hong Kong's status as an international financial, trade and international C&E centre and promote Hong Kong's strengths internationally.
  • - We will deepen collaboration with R&D and innovation centres of Hong Kong-based universities to promote technology commercialisation with a focus on healthtech.

Franklin Energy Announces Revolving Credit Facility Maturity Extension and Credit Ratings Upgrade

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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PORT WASHINGTON, Wisconsin, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Franklin Energy , one of North America’s largest providers of tech-enabled sustainable energy management solutions and products, announced today that lenders to the company’s revolving credit facility have unanimously approved an 18-month extension to the facility’s maturity to February 2026.

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  • PORT WASHINGTON, Wisconsin, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Franklin Energy , one of North America’s largest providers of tech-enabled sustainable energy management solutions and products, announced today that lenders to the company’s revolving credit facility have unanimously approved an 18-month extension to the facility’s maturity to February 2026.
  • In connection with the previously announced preferred equity investment and the extension of the revolving credit facility, the company received an upgrade to its credit ratings from Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s.
  • Standard & Poor’s raised their issuer credit rating and rating on the company’s first-lien term loan to B- and changed their outlook on the company to Stable.
  • “The credit ratings upgrade and revolver extension underscore the tremendous effort that Franklin Energy continues to put forth, building on our 30-year legacy, strengthening our business and financial position,” said Terry Sobolewski, Franklin Energy CEO.

Vantage Hemp Co. Achieves GMP Certification from Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Greeley, Colorado, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vantage Hemp Co. (“Vantage” or “the Company”), a globally accredited plant-based extractor and finished product manufacturer, is proud to announce that it has successfully obtained Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification from Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).

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  • Greeley, Colorado, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vantage Hemp Co. (“Vantage” or “the Company”), a globally accredited plant-based extractor and finished product manufacturer, is proud to announce that it has successfully obtained Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification from Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
  • Vantage is establishing a leadership position in key international markets by obtaining formal approval for importation through its demonstration of manufacturing excellence.
  • This milestone not only marks Vantage’s adherence to long-standing GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing standards but also industry-specific regulations including Therapeutic Goods (Standard for Medicinal Cannabis) (TGO 93) Order 2017 (TGO 93).
  • The final evaluation concluded that Vantage operates in accordance with the relevant GMP requirements.

Standard BioTools Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Standard BioTools will host a conference call and webcast today at 1:30 p.m. PT, 4:30 p.m.

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  • Standard BioTools will host a conference call and webcast today at 1:30 p.m. PT, 4:30 p.m.
  • ET, to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results and operational progress as well as to provide additional color on its strategic actions.
  • The non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release are non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, and adjusted EBITDA.
  • Standard BioTools encourages investors to carefully consider its results under GAAP, as well as its supplemental non-GAAP information and the reconciliations between these presentations, to more fully understand its business.

Forget QR codes: Discover the 5 reasons why brands are shifting to dynamic QR codes without compromising their budget

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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The digital world is buzzing over the dynamic QR revolution started by QR Code KIT , and here's why you should, too.

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  • The digital world is buzzing over the dynamic QR revolution started by QR Code KIT , and here's why you should, too.
  • As the dust settles on the battleground of innovation, dynamic QR codes emerge as the undisputed champions of marketing agility and efficiency.
  • Unlike static QR codes, which permanently link to a single URL, dynamic QR codes allow for real-time updates to the linked content without needing to alter the QR code itself.
  • The question isn't if you can afford to adopt dynamic QR codes; it's whether you can afford not to.

The Standard Expands Personalized Managed Account Solutions for Workplace Retirement Plans

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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The Standard is expanding its retirement plan investment solutions with the introduction of TargetPro Portfolios, professionally managed accounts that provide personalization to help employees of all ages work toward their retirement goals.

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  • The Standard is expanding its retirement plan investment solutions with the introduction of TargetPro Portfolios, professionally managed accounts that provide personalization to help employees of all ages work toward their retirement goals.
  • The TargetPro Portfolios solution is available as a turnkey managed account service and can also be rebranded for advisor managed accounts.
  • “Interest in personalized approaches to retirement investing continues to grow,” said Jason Burlie, vice president of Retirement Plan Sales at The Standard.
  • Participants who enroll in the managed account receive customized asset allocations that align with their financial situations and retirement goals.

“Finish Your Story” in WWE® 2K24 Deluxe Edition and Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition Now Available Worldwide

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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* The Standard Edition and Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition will be available on Friday, March 8, 2024.

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  • * The Standard Edition and Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition will be available on Friday, March 8, 2024.
  • * The Standard Edition and Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition will be available on Friday, March 8, 2024.
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    The Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition is available for $119.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
  • Deluxe Edition physical version available March 5 in select territories, and March 8 for the rest of the world.

Securian Financial Reports Strong 2023 Results

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229392922/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229392922/en/
    “In 2023, we generated strong financial results and took bold steps to position the company for continued success in our chosen markets,” said Chris Hilger, Securian Financial’s chairman, president and CEO.
  • Insurance in force—the financial protection Securian Financial provides to its customers—was over $1.6 trillion, rising more than 7%.
  • Securian Financial also maintains a fully funded, 100% employer-paid pension plan, with employees vested in the pension after five years of service.
  • Per its usual annual cycle, Securian Financial expects to release its 2023 Annual Report—with audited GAAP financial information—in April.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for Exchange-Traded Funds

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") is a federally registered investment advisor and serves as the Fund's investment advisor.

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  • First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") is a federally registered investment advisor and serves as the Fund's investment advisor.
  • FTA has collective assets under management or supervision of approximately $211 billion as of January 31, 2024 through unit investment trusts, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, mutual funds and separate managed accounts.
  • Please refer to each fund's prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for additional details on a fund's risks.
  • First Trust Advisors L.P. (FTA) is the adviser to the First Trust fund(s).