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Seven months before Election Day, President Biden still faces widespread concerns about his age. Hundreds of thousands of voters filed protest ballots against him in the Democratic primary. And the post-pandemic economic turmoil, with inflation remaining unexpectedly high, could also hurt his re-election.But officials within the Biden campaign and across the Democratic Party see abortion rights as a silver bullet that could supersede all of the president’s agenda in a rematch with former President Donald Trump.The Biden campaign spent every day leading up to Nov. 5 reminding voters of President Trump’s record on abortion, hoping the issue would mobilize core…

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FirstEnergy Co., Ltd. (FE – (Free Report) continues to benefit from an expanded regulatory base, and expanded distribution and transmission lines are expected to further improve operations. The company’s strategic investments have the potential to improve grid reliability and enable efficient customer service. FE’s Energize365 initiative strengthens overall operational strength.However, this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company faces risks related to timely completion of projects and seasonal factors.TailwindThe utility’s efforts to expand its regulated generation mix have provided stability to its revenue trajectory. Over the past several years, we have successfully expanded our regulated business and successfully transitioned into a fully…

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The stock market is not a place you can visit but refers to the trading (some physical, most online) of shares representing the partial owning of companies. It’s not only where businesses raise capital but is used as a sign of the economy’s health. Key Takeaways The stock market refers to the collective trading network involving stocks and their derivatives. The original crowdsourcing, the stock market, is a central part of modern economies since it’s where companies raise vast sums of money to start a business, expand, or pay off debt. Companies listed on stock exchanges must be public, meaning…

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Allergies, which are common in the UK, occur when the body reacts to certain foods or substances. It affects more than 25% of people at some point, especially children. Some allergies go away with age, but many persist into adulthood, and new allergies may develop over time. Around the world, innovative startups are helping people suffering from allergies, helping individuals better understand themselves and make informed lifestyle choices. Here are the top 10 startups that are changing the way we think about allergies and helping individuals live a better quality of life. Top 10 allergy related startups 1.Kit Medical Kitt…

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The market assumes former President Donald J. Trump has an even chance of winning the November election.For now, they don’t seem to care either way.Political prediction markets, where traders can bet on the outcome of November’s election, indicate the presidential election will be close.After trailing for months, President Biden narrowly edged out Mr. Trump in bets on Predictit, the longest-running commercial prediction market in the United States. On Betfair, a robust UK predictions market that is officially closed to US residents, Mr Biden is moving within 1 percentage point of Mr Trump. Polymarket, an offshore market that only accepts cryptocurrencies,…

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McLean, VA, April 12, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kettler, a real estate investor, developer and operator, announced the addition of J.D. Sitton to its executive team. Mr. Sitton, a seasoned industry veteran, will serve as executive vice president of capital markets and strategy as Kettler’s investment management business grows.”Investment management is an important part of the next phase of our company’s evolution, and the experience and leadership that JD brings to our team will take us to the next level,” said Bob, Chairman and Founder. Kettler says. “We will continue to build our fiduciary business with the same level of passion, dedication and…

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WASHINGTON — Economists and small business owners urged U.S. lawmakers Thursday to extend or make permanent Trump-era tax cuts as Congress prepares to negotiate ahead of the expiration of the 2017 tax law. Business owners in West Virginia and Wisconsin testified at a House Ways and Means Committee hearing, arguing for the continuation of the deduction, saying it would allow them to reinvest in their businesses. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which expires at the end of 2025, allows some business owners to deduct up to 20% of their qualified business income. The bill also provides temporary…

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Donald Trump caused a minor kerfuffle this week when he styled himself “a Modern Day Nelson Mandela.”Specifically, the former president saw a common thread connecting the beloved anti-apartheid icon’s 27 years in prison and his own trial, beginning Monday, over hush money paid to an adult-film actress.“He is definitely delusional,” Zwelivelile “Mandla” Mandela, grandson of the great man, told the Times of London.Delusional, maybe — but also modest! Mandla Mandela must not have realized that Trump, in comparing himself to one of the towering figures of the 20th century, was in fact demoting himself. A couple of weeks earlier, Trump…

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Alain Bernard, general manager of consulting firm BPAC, spoke today: Bioprocess International Europe In Vienna, Austria, I spoke about important considerations for biotech startups to form and maintain successful partnerships with contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs).He said the number of first-time biotech launches is increasing globally, with startups rivaling the efficiency of large pharmaceutical companies, with 16 new product launches from 2020 to 2021.But founding a startup can be physically draining, mentally taxing, and endlessly nerve-wracking. Start-up companies often lack the resources needed to develop, test, and manufacture therapeutics. Most facilities have limited equipment, few assets, and no laboratories.…

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Applied Digital Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:APLD) stock is falling after the company reported worse-than-expected fiscal 2024 third-quarter financial results. Revenue increased 208% year-over-year to $43.3 million, missing consensus of $51.9 million. Revenues benefited from increased capacity across our three data center hosting facilities and revenue from our cloud services division, which began offering services during the year. Adjusted EBITDA loss was $2.3 million, compared to adjusted EBITDA of $0.9 million in the prior year period. Adjusted EPS loss was $(0.24), below the EPS consensus of $(0.10). As of February 29, 2023, cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were $41 million. “During…

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