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OTC MarketNEW YORK, July 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the operator of regulated marketplaces trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced that Sovereign Metals Limited (ASX: SVM; AIM: SVML; OTCQX: SVMLF), a future critical minerals supplier, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. Sovereign Metals Limited has been upgraded from the Pink® Market to the OTCQX.Sovereign Metals Limited will begin trading today on the OTCQX under the symbol “SVMLF.” U.S. investors can view the company’s latest financial disclosures and real-time Level 2 quotes at www.otcmarkets.com.Upgrading to the OTCQX market is an…

Politicians want to take credit for rising stock prices, or in some cases predict that stock prices will crash if they lose, but the market has no strong ideological preferences. The only thing that matters is how the government affects corporate profits. Stock prices can rise or fall depending on the policies of the political left or right. There’s conventional wisdom on Wall Street that markets prefer gridlock in Washington, D.C. — one party controlling the White House and the other party controlling Congress. But what markets prefer even more is certainty, a high degree of predictability about what the…

Kovach Advisors Inc. increased its holdings in the iShares US Technology ETF (NYSEARCA:IYW – free report ) by 16.5% during the first quarter, according to its latest filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought an additional 900 shares during the quarter, bringing its holdings to 6,353 shares of the exchange-traded fund. Kovach Advisors’ holdings of the iShares US Technology ETF were worth $858,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other large investors also recently added to or reduced their holdings in IYW. Headinvest LLC purchased a new stake of $42,000 in iShares US Technology…

Time trends in disease prevalence. Prevalence of cardiovascular and mental-related diseases in China from the Health Statistics Yearbook 2009-2019. The National Health Commission publishes disease prevalence in five-year intervals for 2008, 2013, and 2018. Source: Agarwal et al. (Nature Mental Health, 2024). The emergence of computerized trading and fintech platforms has made stock investing easier and more accessible to individuals around the world. This has led to increased stock market participation in many countries, including China. Between 2000 and 2022, the number of people investing in stocks in China grew from 29.3 million to a staggering 322.6 million. As a…

Tallinn-based SmartCap venture capital fund has invested €5 million in Antler’s Nordic Fund II to strengthen its support for early-stage startups and innovative technology investments. Nordic Fund II has secured anchor investments from the Danish Export Investment Fund (EIFO) and Finland’s Tesi. The fund marks Antler’s second focus in the Nordic region, after launching its first €30 million fund in 2021. SmartCap: Estonian fund supporting greentech startups SmartCap, a subsidiary of Enterprise and Innovation SA, has been operating under a license from the Estonian Financial Supervisory Authority since 2011. The company focuses on developing the Estonian venture capital market through…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic concept. It is a force that is transforming industries around the world. For entrepreneurs and startups, AI offers a unique opportunity to accelerate growth, streamline operations, and gain a competitive advantage. Learn how entrepreneurs can effectively leverage AI to take their startup to the next level. Rashmi Chopra, Founder and Managing Director, ECloset 1. Improved customer experience AI-driven tools such as chatbots, virtual assistants, and personalized recommendation systems can significantly improve customer experience. Chatbots handle customer queries 24/7 and provide instant responses, freeing up human resources for more complex tasks. Personalized…

When the White House decided to hold next week’s NATO “Washington Summit” to mark the alliance’s 75th anniversary and just days before the Republican National Convention, it could not have anticipated that it would coincide with such turmoil in domestic politics. President Biden will take part in a series of public events, including a news conference that could determine his political fate after last week’s debate fiasco.But for Ukraine, the stakes are even higher.More than two years after Russia launched a full-scale invasion, Ukraine is still fighting bravely against the relentless aggression of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has relentlessly…

The second season of Anzisha Prize’s ‘Journey’ documentaries will feature young African entrepreneurs Noreen Mutafhatsindi and Collins Katuri. Anzisha Prize today launched season two of its African youth entrepreneur documentary series, “The Journey.” “The Journey” is a fascinating eight-episode documentary that follows the inspiring two-year journey of 30 African youth entrepreneurs aged between 15 and 22, selected for 2022. This season captures the dynamic and often challenging world of African youth entrepreneurship, highlighting the determination, innovation and resilience of these young visionaries. This documentary series was produced by the editorial team of Anzisha Prize, Africa’s premier young entrepreneurship initiative, as…

Usually, when one insider buys shares, it may not be a monumental event. But when multiple insiders buy shares, Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ:CWBC) sends a positive message to the company’s shareholders.While insider trading is not the most important aspect of long-term investing, it would be foolish to ignore it completely. Check out our latest analysis for Community West Bank Shares Insider transactions at Community West Bancshares in the last 12 monthsAnthony Ramos, Executive Vice President and Market Officer at Central Valley Community Bank, made the largest insider sale in the past 12 months. The transaction sold $251K worth of shares…

Board of directors Ingles Market Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:IMKT.A) announced a dividend payment on July 18. Investors will receive $0.165 per share. The payment brings the dividend yield to 1.0%, below the industry average. Check out our latest analysis for Ingress Markets Ingles Markets’ dividends are well covered by profits.The dividend yield is a bit low, and dividend sustainability is also an important factor when evaluating an income stock. However, Ingles Markets’ profits more than cover the dividend, and as a result, the majority of profits are reinvested in the business.Looking ahead, if the trends of the past few years continue,…