Optimism

Global Survey From Board Bridges Tech Trends, AI Opportunities, & Planning Imperatives

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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Board International has published its second annual Global Planning Survey .

Key Points: 
  • Board International has published its second annual Global Planning Survey .
  • The Global Planning Survey revealed a significant gap between aspiration and reality.
  • According to the survey, 78% of respondents believe their planning transformation attempts were successful in 2023.​ But despite this optimism, only 16% of businesses have achieved “the gold standard” of business planning: continuous agile planning.
  • For more details on the Global Planning Survey ’24, visit: https://www.board.com/en/document/global-planning-survey-2024

Starbucks Reports Q2 Fiscal 2024 Results

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, Sale, Coffee, Acoustics, Pump, Starbucks, Annual general meeting, Partnership, Webcast, Bank of America, Lighting, SKU, Bank, Regulation Fair Disclosure, Optimism, Workers United, Growth, Disclosure

Operating income decreased to $216.3 million in Q2 FY24 compared to $262.1 million in Q2 FY23.

Key Points: 
  • Operating income decreased to $216.3 million in Q2 FY24 compared to $262.1 million in Q2 FY23.
  • The company will discuss fiscal year 2024 financial targets during its Q2 FY24 earnings conference call starting today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
  • The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.57 per share, payable on May 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on May 17, 2024.
  • A replay of the webcast will be available until end of day Friday, June 14, 2024.

Rhode Island Business Leaders Express Cautious Optimism About Economy During Annual Forum Hosted by Santander Bank and Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Banking, Professional Services, Finance, Education, Commercial, Santander Bank, Commerce, Optimism, Partnership, Transport, GPCC, Growth, Bryant University, Senior, Crowne Plaza, ESG, Commercial bank, Banco Santander, Fortune (magazine), Workforce, Government, Health, International business, Management

(“Santander” or “the Bank”) and the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce today hosted their 21st Economic Outlook Breakfast for Rhode Island’s business community.

Key Points: 
  • (“Santander” or “the Bank”) and the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce today hosted their 21st Economic Outlook Breakfast for Rhode Island’s business community.
  • Approximately 300 people gathered at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, Rhode Island for the event, which gives business, education, healthcare, government and community leaders a forum to discuss the economy and changing dynamics of Rhode Island.
  • The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce is Rhode Island’s only statewide chamber of commerce.
  • Our mission is to ensure every GPCC member is prepared to become or continue to be a thriving Rhode Island business.

UpSwell Marketing Survey Unveils Small Businesses Are Navigating Economic Challenges with Strategic Confidence

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Digital, Recession, Optimism, Fear, Growth, Retail

MARIETTA, Ga., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UpSwell Marketing, a premier direct response marketing agency dedicated to small business growth, today unveiled the findings from its 2024 SMB Owner Sentiment Survey.

Key Points: 
  • MARIETTA, Ga., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UpSwell Marketing, a premier direct response marketing agency dedicated to small business growth, today unveiled the findings from its 2024 SMB Owner Sentiment Survey.
  • Revenue Growth: A significant majority of businesses, 60.18%, reported an increase in revenue in 2023, with over half anticipating further growth in 2024.
  • "Reflecting on the survey findings, it's clear that a majority of small businesses, the backbone of the U.S. economy, are looking at the year ahead with optimism," stated Eric Goodstadt, CEO of UpSwell Marketing.
  • "Despite acknowledging various challenges, these businesses are more focused on navigating through them with resilience rather than viewing them as deterrents.

Saks Launches Mental Health Awareness Month Campaign Featuring Dr. Deepika Chopra

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Saks Fifth Avenue, Mental Health Awareness Month, The Trevor Project, Employee resource group, Partnership, Life, Mental, Organization, Mental health, Optimism, Nursing

NEW YORK, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This May, Saks, the premier luxury ecommerce platform, is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month with a multifaceted campaign to highlight the importance of mental wellbeing and to raise funds for the Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation. Campaign components include a partnership with celebrated behavioral scientist and founder of Things Are Looking Up®️, Dr. Deepika Chopra, who is widely known as The Optimism Doctor®, as well as fundraising, employee events, and a local grant program to support nonprofit organizations working to provide direct access to mental health care in their communities.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This May, Saks, the premier luxury ecommerce platform, is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month with a multifaceted campaign to highlight the importance of mental wellbeing and to raise funds for the Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation.
  • "This Mental Health Awareness Month, we are proud to use our platform to inspire people everywhere to prioritize their mental wellbeing.
  • "Optimism is not just a mindset; it is a powerful tool for mental health," said Dr. Deepika Chopra.
  • To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, Saks will donate 10% of the purchase price from sales on Saks.com from April 30 to May 7 to support the Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation's mental health initiatives, with a maximum donation of $50,000.

AI Security & Governance Survey Finds that AI is a Double-Edged Sword as Organizations Weigh the Risks and Rewards

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
AI, Machine learning, Research, Engineering, Product management, Privacy, Optimism, Face, Anomaly, Organization, Medical device

BOSTON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Immuta, a leader in data security, today announced The AI Security & Governance Report, which surveyed nearly 700 engineering leaders, data security professionals, and governance experts on their outlook for AI security and governance. The report features insights on how organizations are adopting AI, navigating emerging security and privacy challenges, and updating governance guidelines to safely capitalize on the technology's potential.

Key Points: 
  • 80% of data experts agree that AI is making data security more challenging, increasing sensitive information exposure risks and the likelihood of AI-powered attacks
    BOSTON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Immuta , a leader in data security, today announced The AI Security & Governance Report , which surveyed nearly 700 engineering leaders, data security professionals, and governance experts on their outlook for AI security and governance.
  • While rapid AI adoption is certainly introducing new security challenges, the optimism around its potential is pushing organizations to adapt.
  • Adopting an airtight security and governance strategy around generative AI data pipelines and outputs is imperative to this de-risking."
  • Immuta commissioned an independent market research agency, UserEvidence, to conduct the 2024 AI Security and Governance Survey.

Chargebee Releases 2024 State of Subscriptions & Revenue Growth Report

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Subscription business model, Face, Optimism, Acquisition, SAN, Artificial intelligence, InMe

SAN FRANCISCO, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chargebee, the leading revenue growth management platform for subscription businesses, today announced its 2024 State of Subscriptions & Revenue Growth Report, shedding light on the undergoing transformation in subscription management and revenue growth. The report focuses on this evolution, mapping the trajectory of subscription revenue and spotlighting the strategies that will define 2024 and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chargebee , the leading revenue growth management platform for subscription businesses, today announced its 2024 State of Subscriptions & Revenue Growth Report, shedding light on the undergoing transformation in subscription management and revenue growth.
  • The report focuses on this evolution, mapping the trajectory of subscription revenue and spotlighting the strategies that will define 2024 and beyond.
  • Key findings from the Chargebee 2024 State of Subscriptions & Revenue Growth Report include:
    Embracing Growth in the Face of Change: In a dynamic economic environment, businesses are embracing efficient growth strategies to adapt to technological advancements and market dynamics.
  • Subscription Revenue Projected to Increase: A staggering 96% of surveyed industry leaders anticipate substantial growth in subscription revenue for 2024, reflecting a robust confidence in the subscription economy's resilience.

S&P Global Market Intelligence Quarterly Report Finds Global M&A Deal Value Rose 18.5% YOY in Q1, Volume Fell to Lowest Level Since Q2 2020

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
IPO, Equity, S&P Global, COVID-19, Investment, Optimism, Acquisition, Video game

NEW YORK, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite Global M&A deal volume falling to the lowest level in almost four years, global M&A value increased in the first quarter of 2024, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence's newly released 2024 Q1 Global M&A and Equity Offerings Report.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite Global M&A deal volume falling to the lowest level in almost four years, global M&A value increased in the first quarter of 2024, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence's newly released 2024 Q1 Global M&A and Equity Offerings Report.
  • Higher interest rates have increased economic uncertainty and the cost of financing, which have decreased demand for M&A activity.
  • Key highlights from the quarterly report include:
    The number of global M&A announcements fell to 9,022, the lowest total since onset of the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted markets in the second quarter of 2020.
  • S&P Global Market Intelligence has produced the quarterly global M&A and equity offering report since the first quarter of 2018.

Zenfolio 2024 State of the Photography Industry Report

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
Professional Photographers of America, Digital single-lens reflex camera, AI, Photography, Artificial intelligence, Workflow, Optimism, Face, PPA, Student

Redwood City, CA, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zenfolio , the market leader in creative and business solutions for photographers, announced the release of its latest annual State of the Photography Industry Report .

Key Points: 
  • Redwood City, CA, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zenfolio , the market leader in creative and business solutions for photographers, announced the release of its latest annual State of the Photography Industry Report .
  • The 2024 survey group was 237% larger this year than last year reflecting the dynamism of the photography business.
  • The 2024 report marks the fifth study since its inception in 2021, representing a continued commitment to tracking the evolving landscape of the photography industry.
  • “This new 2024 State of the Photography Industry survey is our most comprehensive survey yet,” said John Loughlin, Zenfolio CEO.

Furrever Token (FURR)'s Presale Momentum Sets the Stage for Ethereum (ETH) and Shiba Inu (SHIB)'s Promising 2024 Returns

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Bitcoin, ROI, SHIB, Ecosystem, Safety, Life, Growth, Tokenomics, Optimism, EMA, Movement, Most, Telegraphy, Longevity, ETH, Cryptocurrency

Ethereum (ETH) experienced a 5% decline, with the current price hovering around $3,502, signaling a deviation from its recent upward trajectory.

Key Points: 
  • Ethereum (ETH) experienced a 5% decline, with the current price hovering around $3,502, signaling a deviation from its recent upward trajectory.
  • However, the asset's momentum seems to have waned slightly, resulting in the downturn observed today.
  • CoinGecko reported an approximately 8% price increase over the last 24 hours, with Ether peaking at $3,722 on April 9th.
  • Already garnering significant attention, Furrever Token has raised over $710,000, with its presale halfway through in just one month.