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No two countries have exactly the same politics or political environments, but the crushing defeat suffered by French President Emmanuel Macron’s party in Sunday’s election should serve as a warning to President Biden, his campaign and the Democratic Party as a whole.For the second time in eight years, a shock election on either side of the Atlantic appears to be influencing the US presidential election. The first was in June 2016, when a majority in the UK voted to leave the European Union. On Sunday, French voters announced that the far-right National Rally party is on track to become the…
LANSING, Michigan — Sen. Joseph Bellino on Monday applauded the announcement that more than $200,000 in Going PRO Talent Fund grants have been awarded to five businesses in Monroe and Hillsdale counties to help train local workers. “Investing in our workforce is an investment in our future,” said Bellino, a Republican from Monroe. “Going Pro funding will support our economy by helping companies train local workers for high-skill, high-wage jobs in manufacturing and healthcare, helping workers gain valuable skills to earn higher wages. I have long supported these smart investments that support Michigan businesses and help improve the skills of…
As the stock market (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) enters the second half of the year, investor attention will turn to the Federal Reserve’s stance on monetary policy. Jim Smigiel, Chief Investment Officer at SEI, offers his views on the economic situation.While acknowledging the economy’s resilience, Smigiel warned that rising interest rates will likely remain a challenge in the coming months. “Inflation is stronger than we expected,” he said, suggesting the Fed will probably cut rates only once this year, if at all.”The only uncertainty here is what the Fed will do,” Smigiel told Yahoo Finance, saying he thinks a July rate…
The corridors of the Google DeepMind offices, in the central London neighborhood of King’s Cross, are almost deserted. The company — a world benchmark in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) — brings together some of the best scientists in this discipline, who work diligently behind closed doors in modern rooms bathed in natural light into which the visitor cannot even peek. What is brewing on the multiple screens of these computers is the present and future of AI, the technology destined to change everything. The secrecy is such that visitors are even accompanied to the bathroom.Lila Ibrahim, 54, walks…
Casper College press release by Lisa S. Icenogle:Casper College freshman Susan Noah won $1,250 in the women’s entrepreneur category for best submission in the John P. Ellbogen $50,000 Entrepreneurship Competition.Noah, an entrepreneurship major at CC, began her business proposal for the competition in October 2023. She started the competition with a three-page executive summary. Her summary paper was accepted and she advanced to the second round, where she had to present a six-page business concept to a panel of judges and participate in an eight-minute Zoom presentation followed by an eight-minute question-and-answer session.The field was narrowed down to eight participants,…
Aviance Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEARCA:VTI – FREE REPORT ) during the first quarter, the company announced in its latest 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 7,128 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,853,000. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company’s stock. Trexquant Investment LP increased its holdings in Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF by 2.6% in the third quarter. Trexquant Investment LP now holds 11,816 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2.51 million. It acquired…
Last week I commented that futures traders seemed to be ignoring some fundamental factors in the grain market. The frustration seemed to stem from the fact that this week the grain market actually had new numbers released in the form of grain stocks and acreage reports that were perceived as negative for corn prices. The problem was that traders viewed them as negative and were trying to drive prices down. It appears the market is hoping prices will fall, either against the news or in support of the news. The final outcome for North American corn and soybean harvests is…
Private equity firms best known for levered buyouts of established companies and “roll-ups” in consumer sectors like retail, fast food and healthcare are increasingly turning their attention to startups and software companies, a move that could revolutionize startup funding in Australia but has raised concerns in some quarters about a potential culture clash between the two sides of the investment landscape.Quadrant Private EquityRecent $500 million investment from Canva This is the most high-profile recent example of a traditional buyout firm making a venture-style investment, but industry insiders say it may just be the tip of the iceberg. KKR, Five V…
In today’s digital age, a wave of innovation is sweeping nearly every sector, and the trucking industry is no exception. A combination of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms is finally allowing trucking companies to take advantage of the data they’ve been collecting for years. Data no longer sits dormant; it is being transformed into actionable insights that lead to improved efficiency, streaming workflows, and ultimately increased profits. While advancements like advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), electric vehicles and autonomous technology are getting the most attention, a quiet revolution is happening behind the scenes. Here are six ways back-end technology…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Travel presenter Samantha Brown shares her best tips for saving money on summer travel. Joey Hadden/Business Insider Travel presenter Samantha Brown said the rising cost of travel meant people felt unable to travel.Rising airfare prices and the rise of luxury travel can make your dream trip seem unattainable.Brown recommends finding alternative destinations and adopting a new travel perspective. People are finding the prices too high to travel.Those are the words of Samantha Brown, an Emmy Award-winning travel host who has spent the past 20 years showcasing local destinations on…