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Medical Second Opinion Market Analysis Report 2024 Featuring Medisense Healthcare, Second Opinion International, Elite Medical Services, Cigna, and Helsana - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Technology, Surgery, Men, Managed Care, Professional Services, Hospitals, Consumer, Health, Health Technology, Health Insurance, Other Technology, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Other Consumer, Insurance, Women, Practice Management, Oncology, Online, Diagnosis, Incidence, Hospital, Investment, M&A, Growth, Porter's five forces analysis, Medical device

The "Medical Second Opinion Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Medical Second Opinion Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The future of the global medical second opinion market looks promising with opportunities in the hospitals, online medical second opinion, and health insurance markets.
  • Segmentation Analysis: Medical second opinion market size by disorder type, end use, and region in terms of value ($B).
  • Growth Opportunities: Analysis of growth opportunities in different disorder types, end uses, and regions for the medical second opinion market.

Biometric Fingerprint Secured Credit Card Manufacturer SmartMetric Reports up to 80% of USA Credit Cards Have Been Compromised

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Other Consumer, Banking, Consumer, Professional Services, Fintech, ATM, Electronics, Motivation, OTC, TransUnion, Security printing

This allows the SmartMetric biometric card to be able to used “anywhere and anytime” a card holder wants to use their new biometric card.

Key Points: 
  • This allows the SmartMetric biometric card to be able to used “anywhere and anytime” a card holder wants to use their new biometric card.
  • “With so many credit card data breaches leaving a card holders credit card information in the hands of card fraud criminals, the use of on card biometric identity validation security, has become a necessity," said SmartMetric’s President and CEO, Chaya Hendrick.
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    Market research has shown that 70% of current credit card users are willing to pay $70.00 for a biometric fingerprint secured credit card.
  • To view the SmartMetric Biometric Card please follow this link - Video of the SmartMetric Biometric Card .

Allstate Announces February 2024 Catastrophe Losses and Implemented Rates

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Construction & Property, Insurance, Automotive, Other Automotive, Professional Services, Consumer, Other Consumer, Residential Building & Real Estate, Allstate, ALL, Pharmaceutical industry

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced that estimated catastrophe losses were below the $150 million reporting threshold for February 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced that estimated catastrophe losses were below the $150 million reporting threshold for February 2024.
  • Rate increases for Allstate brand auto insurance resulted in a premium impact of 0.1% for the month of February and 1.5% year-to-date.
  • Rate increases for Allstate brand homeowners insurance have resulted in a premium impact of 2.4% for the month of February and 2.7% year-to-date.
  • Implemented rate increases and inflation in insured home replacement costs resulted in a 12.4% increase in homeowners insurance average gross written premium in February 2024 compared to the prior year.

INFINITI Takes Luxury to New Heights With Dramatic Reveal of All-New 2025 INFINITI QX80

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Other Consumer, Luxury, Vehicle Technology, Automotive, General Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Performance & Special Interest, Consumer, Retail, Temperature, IHeartMedia, Season, Friction, MSRP, Artistry, SUV, Partnership, Klipsch Audio Technologies, Light, Air suspension, Edge, Google Maps, Google Play, Grammy Awards, Water, Atmosphere, Torque, Multimedia, Privacy, LED, Hudson Yards, Invisible Hood, Hand

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240321285840/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240321285840/en/
    The all-new 2025 INFINITI QX80 made its unforgettable debut today at Edge, the 100-story-high outdoor sky deck at Hudson Yards.
  • Award-winning broadcaster and entrepreneur Erin Andrews served as the official host for the evening as the all-new 2025 QX80 was unveiled.
  • Adding a flair of unexpectedly dramatic hospitality, QX80 features a welcome lighting sequence featuring the available INFINITI Light Path.
  • The all-new 2025 INFINITI QX80 will reach retailers later this summer, with Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP)6 as follows.

Secure Trust Bank PLC Preliminary Results for the 12 months to 31 December 2023

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Finance, Banking, Professional Services, Technology, Apps, Applications, Consumer, Fintech, Other Consumer, Appendix, Risk, Bank statement, Total, Growth, Annual report, STB, Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Secure Trust Bank PLC (‘STB’ or the ‘Group’), a leading specialist lender, is pleased to announce its financial results for the 12 months to 31 December 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Secure Trust Bank PLC (‘STB’ or the ‘Group’), a leading specialist lender, is pleased to announce its financial results for the 12 months to 31 December 2023.
  • The Group has made good progress on its Optimising for Growth strategic priorities to drive sustainable and attractive RoAE.
  • Statutory cost income ratio at 57.5% (2022: 55.0%)
    Cost of risk stable at 1.4% (2022: 1.4%)
    "Secure Trust has made significant progress in 2023 against our strategic priorities.
  • Once again, we have demonstrated our ability to grow in 2023 and the Group is well placed to realise our ambitions.

Cross-Border Spending Surging, 54% of Global Consumers Expect to Increase Amount of International Online Shopping but Expect More Payment Flexibility and Transparency in 2024

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Other Retail, Payments, Technology, Electronic Commerce, Online Retail, Consumer, Other Consumer, Retail, Motivation, Digital, Appetite, Social commerce, Social media, Research, Credit, USD, Online shopping

“Despite ongoing economic uncertainty and slowing global growth, it is clear that consumer spending will continue to grow.

Key Points: 
  • “Despite ongoing economic uncertainty and slowing global growth, it is clear that consumer spending will continue to grow.
  • Globally, the US (36%) and China (25%) stood out as the top regions for consumers’ international shopping.
  • When shopping with international merchants, 77% of survey consumers would likely abandon their cart if their preferred payment method is not available.
  • Credit cards (39%) were ranked as the most frequently used payment method among consumers shopping online from international merchants, followed by global digital wallets (26%).

Tractor Supply Wins 2024 CIO 100 Award

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Other Consumer, Home Goods, Women, Fashion, Retail, Pets, Men, Other Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Software, Networks, Online Retail, Consumer, Data Management, Technology, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Other Retail, Specialty, CIO, HR, Organization, Growth, Tractor Supply Company, Information technology, Intelligence, Knowledge, Artificial intelligence, Team, Life, TSCO

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today it has been named a 2024 winner of a CIO 100 Award by Foundry’s CIO .

Key Points: 
  • Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today it has been named a 2024 winner of a CIO 100 Award by Foundry’s CIO .
  • CIO 100 Awards recognize organizations that are using information technology in innovative ways to deliver business value.
  • Tractor Supply received the award for a groundbreaking project that leverages generative artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance customer service and increase conversion.
  • Tractor Supply will accept its award at the CIO 100 Symposium & Awards August 5-7, 2024 in Colorado Springs.

From Ransomware to Pig Butchering, Visa Report Shows Top Scams Impacting Consumers and Businesses Globally

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Women, Electronic Commerce, Technology, Men, Other Retail, Mobile, Wireless, Consumer, Personal Finance, Online Privacy, Payments, Retail, Fintech, Finance, Security, Banking, Professional Services, Software, Internet, Other Consumer, Online Retail, Synthetic media, Organization, Visa, Education, Social media, Spring, Intelligence, Human, Holiday, Investment, Fraud, Ecosystem, Multimedia, Artificial intelligence, Generative, PRA, Cryptocurrency

Today, Visa released the Spring 2024 Edition of its Biannual Threats Report, which outlines the top payment threats impacting consumers and businesses around the world.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Visa released the Spring 2024 Edition of its Biannual Threats Report, which outlines the top payment threats impacting consumers and businesses around the world.
  • “Visa is uniquely positioned to address these threats, with investments in tech and innovation reaching over $10 billion over the past five years.
  • According to another recent Visa survey, more than one-third of adults surveyed decided not to report scams committed against them1, suggesting the losses are higher than reported.
  • Leveraging AI to create more convincing campaigns, pig butchering scams have led to billions of dollars of losses for consumers2.

Sovos/Brewers Association Survey: 86% of Regular Craft Beer Drinkers Support Increased Access to DtC Shipping

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Software, Men, Accounting, Professional Services, Wine & Spirits, Specialty, Consumer, Technology, Data Analytics, Retail, Other Consumer, Women, Finance, Friends, The Harris Poll, Social media, Craft, DTC, Wine, Brewers Association, Multimedia, Beer, Family

“What’s notable is the DtC shipping market is of strong interest not only to regular craft beer drinkers, but among a majority of American adults,” said Alice Katwan, president, revenue, Sovos.

Key Points: 
  • “What’s notable is the DtC shipping market is of strong interest not only to regular craft beer drinkers, but among a majority of American adults,” said Alice Katwan, president, revenue, Sovos.
  • Cross-country interest in DtC: 85% of regular craft beer drinkers say the ability to purchase beer via DtC shipping would make them more likely to try beer from out-of-state breweries.
  • Additional consumer engagement: 86% of regular craft beer drinkers say they would be likely to think more positively of a brewery that offers a DtC shipping option.
  • Craft brewers could gain loyal buyers through beer clubs—68% of regular craft beer drinkers would be likely to subscribe to a subscription beer club if a brewery offered DtC beer shipping.

Samsung Accepts Healthcare Innovator Award for Contribution to Care in Underserved Communities

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Software, Other Health, General Health, Radiology, Consumer, Technology, Medical Devices, Hospitals, Health Technology, Other Consumer, Baby, Maternity, Women, Health, Lunch, Patient, Health care, Transport, AI, MD, Samsung, HHM, Language, Multimedia, Medical imaging

Boston Imaging, the United States headquarters of Samsung’s digital radiography and ultrasound business, was awarded HHM Health’s Healthcare Innovator Award for its SonoSync technology and contributions to closing the gap in quality, accessible healthcare for underserved communities.

Key Points: 
  • Boston Imaging, the United States headquarters of Samsung’s digital radiography and ultrasound business, was awarded HHM Health’s Healthcare Innovator Award for its SonoSync technology and contributions to closing the gap in quality, accessible healthcare for underserved communities.
  • The award was accepted on March 19 at HHM Health’s annual Healing Hands Luncheon in Dallas, Texas.
  • “We’re honored to receive this award and to play a part in HHM Health’s work as they provide care to underserved communities in the Dallas area,” said Tracy Bury, Women’s Health Segment Leader for Boston Imaging.
  • Tracy Bury, Beth Carini, John Dixon, and Anthony Tardi were present at the Luncheon to accept the award on behalf of Boston Imaging.