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Hearing Notice - CIRO to Hold a Disciplinary Hearing for Clarus Securities Inc. and James Christodoulis

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2024 /CNW/ - A hearing has been scheduled before a hearing panel of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) under the Investment Dealer and Partially Consolidated Rules in the matter of Clarus Securities Inc. (Clarus) and James Christodoulis.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2024 /CNW/ - A hearing has been scheduled before a hearing panel of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) under the Investment Dealer and Partially Consolidated Rules in the matter of Clarus Securities Inc. (Clarus) and James Christodoulis.
  • The decision of the hearing panel will be made available at www.ciro.ca .
  • The Notice of Hearing and Statement of Allegations, which set out the allegations, are available at:
    The alleged violations occurred while James Christodoulis was a Registered Representative with Clarus.
  • James Christodoulis is the co-founder of Clarus and has been the firm's Ultimate Designated Person since 2013.

Laredo Oil, Inc. Announces Agreement to Drill Up to Three Wells in Montana

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Monday, January 22, 2024
OTC Markets Group, Erewhon, HCC, Participation, Investment, Acquisition, LRDC, Security (finance)

The Participation Agreement will initially provide $2,034,000 million in cash to fund the drilling of a development well and the acquisition of certain leases currently held by Lustre Oil Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, in the Midfork Field in Montana.

Key Points: 
  • The Participation Agreement will initially provide $2,034,000 million in cash to fund the drilling of a development well and the acquisition of certain leases currently held by Lustre Oil Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, in the Midfork Field in Montana.
  • Several of the participating investors also hold $575,000 in the Company's convertible debt, plus accrued interest, which investments are included as investments under the Participation Agreement.
  • After the repayment to the investors, the split between the investors and HCC and Erehwon will be on a 50%/50% basis.
  • After the development well is drilled, the investors have the option to invest in up to two additional wells in the field.

PIONEERING "FUTURE OF TRAVEL" MULTICULTURAL RESEARCH RELEASED; TECH-ENABLED STUDY REVEALS EMOTIONAL, CULTURAL CONSUMER TRUTHS

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Monday, January 22, 2024
FOT, Family, Research, Trust, Generation Z, JMI, Participation, Culture, Friends, Gen, SMS, Millennials, Emotion, Organization, Marketing, Machine learning, Tourism, Growth

RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In an era of unprecedented change and transformation in travel, the first edition of "Future of Travel" (FOT), the groundbreaking multicultural consumer insights report, is now available. Aimed at reshaping how travel and tourism brands and organizations perceive, understand, and connect with the growing U.S. multicultural traveler segment, the study reveals key insights, including: 86% of multicultural travelers share similar emotional needs, values and drivers; and nearly 80% of diverse travelers 'always' or 'occasionally' factor in their own identity, culture, or background when looking for trip inspiration.

Key Points: 
  • We believe this project will redefine the travel industry, preparing it for the demands of emerging consumers and communities."
  • FOT is made possible by the support of Virginia Tourism Corporation, Richmond Region Tourism (Virginia), and Miles Partnership.
  • The collective seeks to build belonging into the future of travel narrative, by promoting continued research of multicultural travelers, offering leadership on inclusivity, multicultural connections, and human insights needed to advance the industry.
  • Female Participation: Over 50% of respondents identify as Female, making their insights and perspectives a critical component of the research findings.

YuJa Continues Leading Ed-Tech Space in Q4 of 2023 with AI-Led Accessibility Automation, Generative-AI Tools and Innovative New Features

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Monday, January 15, 2024
Education, Data Management, Technology, Audio, Video, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Training, Cloud, Synthetic media, Learning, Participation, HTML, Microsoft PowerPoint, Android, Canvas, Digital, WCAG, IOS, Material Design

YuJa, Inc., a leader in ed-tech solutions, has released new and innovative features and product updates across its portfolio, which includes the flagship YuJa Enterprise Video Platform, YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform, YuJa Engage Student Response System, YuJa Verity Test Proctoring, and YuJa Himalayas Enterprise Archiving Platform.

Key Points: 
  • YuJa, Inc., a leader in ed-tech solutions, has released new and innovative features and product updates across its portfolio, which includes the flagship YuJa Enterprise Video Platform, YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform, YuJa Engage Student Response System, YuJa Verity Test Proctoring, and YuJa Himalayas Enterprise Archiving Platform.
  • The YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform continues to see improvements in identifying and enabling remediation of accessibility issues.
  • Increased accessibility checks for images to improve accessibility.
  • A number of Enterprise Video Platform improvements were implemented, including:
    Generative AI detects video chapters and highlights key moments in videos.

Axcelis Updates and Increases Q4 2023 Guidance

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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BEVERLY, Mass., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of enabling ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry, today increased financial guidance for the fourth quarter of 2023 and reaffirmed its expectations for the full year. Based on preliminary fourth quarter financial results, the Company expects revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023 to be greater than $300 million, above the approximately $295 million prior guidance, and reaffirmed its expectation for full year 2023 revenue above $1.1 billion. Earnings per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2023 are now forecasted to be greater than $2.05, above prior guidance of approximately $2.00.

Key Points: 
  • Based on preliminary fourth quarter financial results, the Company expects revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023 to be greater than $300 million, above the approximately $295 million prior guidance, and reaffirmed its expectation for full year 2023 revenue above $1.1 billion.
  • Earnings per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2023 are now forecasted to be greater than $2.05, above prior guidance of approximately $2.00.
  • President and CEO Russell Low commented, "Our excellent financial performance in the fourth quarter and for the full year 2023 resulted from strong execution by Axcelis employees, combined with our leadership position in the growing power device market."
  • The Company will release financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023 on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).

Revolutionizing Reading Comprehension for the Digital Generation

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Student, Vanguard, Literacy, Multimedia, Participation, Comprehension, Language, Digital, Conference, Reading Recovery, Cart, Education, Book

Navigating the New Literacy Landscape In an era where digital interfaces are as standard as paperbacks, comprehension extends beyond the page.

Key Points: 
  • Navigating the New Literacy Landscape In an era where digital interfaces are as standard as paperbacks, comprehension extends beyond the page.
  • Cart's interactive session on January 28, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio, boldly reimagines reading comprehension, offering educators a robust toolkit for the digital realm.
  • It's a clarion call to educators to blend digital and traditional media tools into their curricula, igniting student engagement and elevating comprehension.
  • Attendees will depart with a transformative outlook on reading comprehension, ready to foster a generation of critical thinkers, eloquent communicators, and innovative creators.

Acadia Realty Trust to Announce Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings on February 13, 2024

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Friday, January 12, 2024
Professional Services, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Finance, Construction & Property, REIT, Banking, Participation, AKR

Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE:AKR) (“Acadia” or the “Company”) will release its fourth quarter 2023 earnings on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, after market close.

Key Points: 
  • Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE:AKR) (“Acadia” or the “Company”) will release its fourth quarter 2023 earnings on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, after market close.
  • Management will conduct a conference call on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 11:00 AM ET to review the Company’s earnings and operating results.
  • Participant registration and webcast information is listed below.

AEGIS Markets Achieves Multiple Volume Milestones In Q4

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
Finance, Banking, Oil, Gas, Professional Services, Alternative Energy, Energy, Mining, Minerals, Data Analytics, Natural Resources, Other Professional Services, Participation, AEGIS, Aluminium

AEGIS SEF, LLC (“AEGIS Markets”) today provided multiple updates on its financial counterparty (“Dealer”) participation, record 4Q and 2023 trading activity, and new market-leading trade analytics.

Key Points: 
  • AEGIS SEF, LLC (“AEGIS Markets”) today provided multiple updates on its financial counterparty (“Dealer”) participation, record 4Q and 2023 trading activity, and new market-leading trade analytics.
  • AEGIS Markets ended 2023 with 26 participating dealers complimenting over 350 Commercial End Users.
  • AEGIS Markets also achieved another key milestone with over 500,000 lots traded.
  • Regarding this milestone, Chris Payne, President of AEGIS Markets stated, “Our substantial levels of liquidity and end-user demand enabled these significant volumes and supported our mission of making hedging markets more efficient for all participants.” In addition, December saw AEGIS Markets launch a first for the bilateral commodity markets – online Trade Insights.

Strategic Organizing Center Launches www.BrewABetterStarbucks.com and Files Preliminary Proxy Statement

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Friday, January 12, 2024
Courts, Public Policy, Government, Retail, Advocacy Group Opinion, Labor, Food, Beverage, Starbucks, Proxy, Strategic Organizing Center, Participation, SOC, SBUX, Annual general meeting, BLUE, Nature

The Strategic Organizing Center (the “SOC”), a shareholder of Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) (“Starbucks” or the “Company”), today announced the launch of its website www.BrewABetterStarbucks.com and that it has filed a preliminary proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) in connection with Starbucks’ 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”).

Key Points: 
  • The Strategic Organizing Center (the “SOC”), a shareholder of Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) (“Starbucks” or the “Company”), today announced the launch of its website www.BrewABetterStarbucks.com and that it has filed a preliminary proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) in connection with Starbucks’ 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”).
  • Joshua Gotbaum and Wilma Liebman – for election to the Starbucks Board of Directors (the “Board”) at the upcoming Annual Meeting.
  • The Proxy Statement and an accompanying BLUE proxy card will be furnished to some or all of the Company’s stockholders and will be, along with other relevant documents, available at no charge on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov .
  • Information about the Participants and a description of their direct or indirect interests by security holdings or otherwise is contained in the preliminary proxy statement filed by the Participants with the SEC on January 12, 2024.

Democratizing Philanthropy Project Announces Vivian Chang as Interim Executive Director

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Friday, January 12, 2024
Thought Leadership, Business, Professional Services, Philanthropy, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Fund Raising, Other Philanthropy, Foundation, Other Professional Services, Democracy, Participation, Congress, DPP, Executive, Susan Sandler, Movement, Pressure, Manager, Interim, Organization, Growth

Democratizing Philanthropy Project, which shifts power to chronically underfunded, historically excluded frontline organizations, announced today that longtime funder, board member, and catalyst Vivian Chang has been named Interim Executive Director.

Key Points: 
  • Democratizing Philanthropy Project, which shifts power to chronically underfunded, historically excluded frontline organizations, announced today that longtime funder, board member, and catalyst Vivian Chang has been named Interim Executive Director.
  • Chang assumed her new role in January 2024 after DPP publicly announced that Kina Collins, prior Executive Director, would step down to pursue a Congressional seat in her hometown of Chicago, IL.
  • “Vivian has believed in and invested in the Democratizing Philanthropy Project from the very start,” noted Iara Peng, founder and Board Chair of DPP.
  • With the impact we’ve experienced in this short time, the Democratizing Philanthropy Project is at an inflection point and ready for the next chapter of growth,” concluded Chang.