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Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images Russia’s economy, bolstered by military activity, is now classified as a high-income country by the World Bank.Russia’s GDP is expected to grow by 3.6% in 2023, with the trade and financial sectors recovering.The World Bank also raised the ratings of Bulgaria and Palau, but downgraded the ratings of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Russia’s economy has defied sanctions in the two years since Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022, and the World Bank now classifies Russia as a “high-income country.”The World…

A growing number of startups are emerging to compete for TV ad dollars in the crowded territory between digital out-of-home (DOOH) and connected TV (CTV). Loop Media, Atmosphere TV, Taiv and GSTV are just a few examples of companies that combine mass reach and targeting to sell video ads in public places (bars, restaurants, gas stations, etc.). One company that recently showed up in my inbox is BarBoards, an Austin-based startup that launched in February as a DOOH tech platform that runs ads on screens in restaurants and bars across Texas. If that range seems pretty narrow, it is. According…

Joey, an albino grizzly bear, has suffered a series of unfortunate events that have earned him the title of “the world’s most unlucky bear.” Joey’s unique appearance, characterized by his pure white albino fur, has led to many cases of misidentification. Conservationists and wildlife activists have repeatedly mistaken Joey for a polar bear, which has resulted in him being transported to the Arctic multiple times.Joey’s story began in the lush forests of Canada, where a group of conservationists first discovered him in 2021. His striking white fur immediately caught their attention, and they misidentified him as a polar bear that…

CNN  —  Defiance has become as much a part of Joe Biden’s psychology as Delaware. But as the president and his inner circle dig in following his disastrous debate performance last week, a growing number of Democratic leaders are saying they want him to step aside for the good of the party – and the country. Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas was the first to break ranks. “I represent the heart of a congressional district once represented by Lyndon Johnson. Under very different circumstances, he made the painful decision to withdraw. President Biden should do the same,” Doggett said in his…

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved from an early technology to a catalyst for industrial transformation. Generative AI models are gaining attention in 2023 and 2024. According to a McKinsey report titled “The Economic Potential of Generative AI,” generative AI could benefit the global economy by up to $4.4 trillion per year. In India, generative AI is helping advance sectors ranging from agriculture and education to manufacturing, banking, automotive, e-commerce and healthcare. New Indic language models such as OpenHathi for Hindi and Kan-Llama for Kannada are making AI accessible to people of different languages. The Indian government…

The excitement of investing in a company that could reverse fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, and even companies with no revenues, no profits, and a record of failure can find investors. But as Peter Lynch said: Winning on Wall Street”Long-term investments rarely pay off,” he said. Unprofitable companies have yet to prove themselves by turning a profit, and they may eventually see outside capital inflows dry up.If this isn’t your style, but you like companies that generate revenue and make a profit, you might be interested in companies like these: Brimstone Investments (JSE:BRT). This isn’t necessarily an…

ATLANTA — Free parking in Atlanta’s Little Five Points neighborhood is soon coming to an end.Permission was approved this week to convert the car park to paid parking.Many business owners worry that customers will abandon them.read more[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Southern Star Tattoo has been a Little Five Points staple for over a decade.”It’s really unfortunate,” said Eric Sleeth, owner of Southern Star Tattoo. Candace McCowan, Channel 2″None of the businesses here are big corporations making a ton of money. All of the businesses here in the Little Five Points neighborhood are small businesses.”He’s one…

of AHT Syngas Technologies NV (FRA:3SQ1) shares have performed very poorly over the last month, dropping a massive 33%. For long term shareholders, last month was the final month of a year to forget, with the share price falling 55%. Despite the large share price decline, and considering that roughly half of the companies in the German construction industry have a P/S ratio below 0.1, AHT Syngas Technology’s P/S ratio of 2.5x could be considered a stock to avoid altogether. However, there are potential explanations for why the P/S is so high, so it would be unwise to take it…

I have serious concerns about the County’s proposed new jail because it would have a significant fiscal impact and would only provide temporary relief to the overcrowding problem without acknowledging, addressing and effectively resolving the two main causes of overcrowding.As long as there is a possibility that the courts could block construction and derail the plan, we, the people of Allen County, should speak out against this plan based on its merits, not legal technicalities.First, the initial budget of $350 million “asked” from taxpayers does not come close to covering all the costs associated with actually building the prison –…

For Laurie Wajda, entrepreneurship was always in the back of her heart, but her satisfaction with the corporate environment kept her vision intact. After leaving her job as a corporate human resources director to spend time with her family and continue her role as a board member for the Bucks County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Wajda was looking for a place to use her human resources expertise. After working in HR for over 25 years, she decided to become her own boss and founded LKW Human Capital Solutions LLC in April 2023. This new venture allows her…