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Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell speaks at the DealBook Summit in New York, Wednesday, Dec. 4, … [+] 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The Federal Open Market Committee started cutting interest rates in September and that broad trend looks set to continue. However, fixed income markets now see perhaps only two more cuts in 2025, according to the CME FedWatch Tool. That’s in part as inflation, though cooling overall, is not immediately on track for the FOMC’s 2% annual goal. It’s currently closer to 3%. In addition, the jobs market and economic growth appear…
Investors continue to embrace fitness software firms as Europe-based bsport becomes the latest brand to receive a cash infusion Barcelona-based boutique fitness software platform bsport has raised €30 million ($31.5 million) in a Series B funding round, setting the stage for international expansion, including a bigger push into the United States market.Bsport announced the funding round this week, which was led by American venture capital firm Base10 Partners and U.K. firm Octopus Ventures. Stanford University, Seventure Partners and Seed4Soft also participated in the round.With the new funding, bsport intends to drive expansion across the North American, European and Asia-Pacific (APAC)…
Bosch is the latest recipient of (preliminary) CHIPS and Science Act funding. The company signed a non-binding agreement with the US Commerce Department and could receive up to $225 million in funding.Lest you think Amazon’s gruff crime solver somehow got a piece of the action, Bosch is also a German multinational corporation that makes… just about everything under the sun. (That even includes a stink-removal machine!) The company recently accelerated its silicon development, buying TSI Semiconductors in 2023 and finalizing the deal early this year. But instead of focusing on cutting-edge silicon for computers, phones and AI, Bosch specializes in…
The Xbox Series X was the perfect opportunity for Microsoft to run far away from its tumultuous Xbox One years and towards an era of genuine 4K gaming, ray tracing and Game Pass abundance. But it was not meant to be. The PlayStation 5 has outsold Microsoft’s new consoles by two to one, according to a VGChartz sales comparison, a replay of the battle between the PS4 and Xbox One. Now, Microsoft simply seems to be running down the clock of this console generation.When I initially reviewed the Xbox Series X, I found it to be a powerful console that…
When you imagine making holiday goodies you probably picture 5-pound bags of flour and sugar, a kitchen sink filled with mixing bowls, and a butter-smeared apron. It’s an activity that can go on for hours and mean tasting at least one of every batch of cookies as they emerge from the oven. But that’s not the only way to produce a seasonal sweet treat. This chocolate chip cookie dough comes together in minutes with minimal mess. There’s no need to fire up the oven. And best of all, it’s packed with protein. Cottage cheese is your superpower when it comes…
Marks second agreement Whitestone has executed with the rapidly growing, High Value. Low Price. (HVLP)® fitness brand Innovative amenities and affordable fitness options support Whitestone’s community-oriented and customer-first mission HOUSTON, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) (“Whitestone” or the “Company”), a hands-on owner and manager of open-air shopping centers located in high-growth neighborhoods in Texas and Arizona, today announced that it has expanded its relationship with the rapidly growing, High Value. Low Price. (HVLP)® gym brand EoS Fitness. EoS Fitness will open an approximate 40,000-square-foot location at Whitestone’s Windsor Park Center in San Antonio, marking the…
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.The Philadelphia school district and University of Pennsylvania are preparing to launch an artificial intelligence professional development program for school staff that they hope will serve as a transformative national model.Beginning in March 2025, the Pioneering AI in School Systems or PASS program will be rolled out to select schools across the district with plans to expand to other regional schools and across the country, according to a joint statement from the Philadelphia school district and Penn’s Graduate School of Education Tuesday.“Our goal is to…
Organizations face a balancing act: empowering teams to create impactful campaigns while maintaining brand consistency. Marketing teams struggle with inconsistent branding across channels, cumbersome list management and segmentation, or limited control over campaign creation. Add to that the challenge of identifying what’s working—and what isn’t—and the need for a more streamlined approach becomes clear. Join MarTech’s Take Your Email Marketing to the Next Level: Balance Brand Control and Team Flexibility to learn practical strategies for overcoming these hurdles and driving real results in the new year. In this session, you’ll discover how to: Ensure brand consistency across regions, teams, and campaigns. Deliver personalized, localized…
On 19 November 2024, the Council of the European Union formally adopted the new ESG Ratings Regulation (the “Regulation”), following a proposal from the European Commission on 13 June 2023 and an agreement with the European Parliament at first reading. This regulation marks a significant step in the European Union’s (“EU”) efforts to regulate ESG rating activities, addressing long-standing concerns over inconsistencies, lack of transparency, and fragmented practices across Member States. This Regulation reflects the EU’s continuing commitment to fostering sustainable finance markets, in pursuit of the EU’s Green Deal objectives. It will be published in the EU’s Official…
Here are some gadgets that can turn okay video call quality to superb quality.ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — Many people are working from home and are on video calls all day so these gadgets may come in handy to make your calls look good.Start with a camera. Today’s point-and-shoot digital cameras from Canon and Sony can be plugged into a computer to use as a web camera. The Sony ZV1 softens the background and smoothens complexions. Plus, you can use it to shoot 4K videos and still photos away from work.If you don’t want to spend a lot on…