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VETS Indexes announces the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards recipients

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

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NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VETS Indexes is proud to unveil the 2024 honorees for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards, including some of the world's largest multinational corporations, government agencies, small companies and nonprofits, and almost every type of organization in between.

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NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VETS Indexes is proud to unveil the 2024 honorees for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards, including some of the world's largest multinational corporations, government agencies, small companies and nonprofits, and almost every type of organization in between.
Click this link to see the full slate of awardees: https://vetsindexes.com/award-results-2024
"I am amazed and gratified to see so many employers participate in the VETS Indexes Employer Awards this year!"
Of those, VETS Indexes recognized 285 organizations across the following award levels: 5 Star Employer, 4 Star Employer, 3 Star Employer, and Recognized Employer.
To register and participate in the upcoming 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards competition, please click here: https://vetsindexes.com/employer-awards/ .

Quorum Federal Credit Union Celebrates 90-Year Anniversary

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

PURCHASE, N.Y., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quorum Federal Credit Union, a forward-thinking, technology-based online credit union serving members across the U.S., celebrates 90 years in business in 2024.

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PURCHASE, N.Y., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quorum Federal Credit Union, a forward-thinking, technology-based online credit union serving members across the U.S., celebrates 90 years in business in 2024.
Quorum Federal Credit Union Celebrates 90-Year Anniversary and reflects on its beginnings and how it has evolved.
The credit union was originally formed in the midst of the Great Depression as Kraft Foods Credit Union, when banks were failing and personal savings were being lost as a result.
In 1994, that General Foods Federal Credit Union merged with Kraft Employees Credit Union to become Kraft General Foods Federal Credit Union, then in 1995 to Kraft Foods Federal Credit Union, and not until 2005 did the credit union become Quorum Federal Credit Union to better reflect its growth beyond its corporate roots, and its ever-expanding membership, which now serves over 50 companies nationwide including Ogilvy, Avon, Mastercard, Mondelēz International, Philip Morris International, Altria, and Heineken and has members living in all 50 states.

Roundhill Investments Appoints Dave Mazza as CEO

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

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NEW YORK, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Roundhill Investments, an ETF sponsor focused on innovative financial products, today announced the appointment of Dave Mazza as its Chief Executive Officer as the firm embarks on its next stage of growth.

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NEW YORK, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Roundhill Investments, an ETF sponsor focused on innovative financial products, today announced the appointment of Dave Mazza as its Chief Executive Officer as the firm embarks on its next stage of growth.
"We are thrilled for Dave to take on the CEO role as Roundhill enters the next phase of its growth trajectory," said Will Hershey, Roundhill Co-Founder.
Mazza is a long-standing ETF industry expert, frequently appearing on financial media including CNBC and Bloomberg.
Prior to joining Roundhill, Mazza was Managing Director, Head of Product, at Direxion.

The Hunt for the Best in Fintech - Leadership, Innovation, AI Technology Shaping Future Growth

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Report Ocean says, "The global Fintech market is on an unparalleled growth trajectory, projected to soar at an impressive CAGR of 25.0% from 2022 to 2028.

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Report Ocean says, "The global Fintech market is on an unparalleled growth trajectory, projected to soar at an impressive CAGR of 25.0% from 2022 to 2028.
"Escalating investments in technology-driven solutions, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), cloud computing, and blockchain, are propelling the Fintech sector forward."
With strong growth on the horizon for Fintech stocks, the Industry is recognizing excellence and innovation in payments and financial technology to showcase the leaders.
For investors, industry recognition is another tool for due diligence, but using the company's technology is the best first hand test for defining the winners of the future.

Clartias Chief AI Officer Rex Briggs to Keynote Possible

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Cincinnati, Ohio, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Claritas ®, a data-driven marketing leader that leverages a proprietary identity graph to help marketers achieve superior ROI, today announced that its Chief AI Officer Rex Briggs will deliver a keynote discussion at Possible 2024.

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Cincinnati, Ohio, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Claritas ®, a data-driven marketing leader that leverages a proprietary identity graph to help marketers achieve superior ROI, today announced that its Chief AI Officer Rex Briggs will deliver a keynote discussion at Possible 2024.
In addition to Briggs, other speakers at Possible 2024 include: Linda Boff, GE Chief Marketing Officer VP, Learning & Culture President, GE Foundation; Esi Eggleston Bracey, Chief Growth & Marketing Officer, Unilever; Tariq Hassan, Chief Marketing & Customer Experience Officer, McDonald's Corporation; Diana Haussling, SVP - GM Consumer Experience and Growth, Colgate-Palmolive; Linda Lee, Chief Marketing Officer, Campbell’s Soup; Frank Cooper III, Chief Marketing Officer, Visa; Remi Kent, Chief Marketing Officer, Progressive Insurance; David Droga, Chief Executive Officer, Accenture Song; Soyoung Kang, Chief Marketing Officer, Eos; Dana Marineau, Chief Marketing Officer, Rakuten; Bozoma Saint John, Hall of Fame Inducted Marketing Executive, Author, and Entrepreneur; Jaime Teevan, Chief Scientist, Microsoft and Gary Vaynerchuk, Chairman, VaynerX.
During Briggs’ work with the Ad Council, he discovered ArtsAI and experimented with its patented AI Personalization technology.
In his latest book, “The AI Conundrum” (MIT Press), Briggs and co-author Caleb Briggs explore why artificial intelligence’s strengths are also AI’s weaknesses – and how businesses can effectively apply AI to improve their business.

The Education Plan® is a Great Option to Invest Your Tax Refund

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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To date, the average federal tax refund for 2024 is approximately $3,145, according to CNBC .

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To date, the average federal tax refund for 2024 is approximately $3,145, according to CNBC .
For those looking to make a meaningful investment in their future, reserving some or all of the funding from their tax refund for a 529 education savings plan provides numerous benefits.
Investing in a 529 plan not only helps families prepare for future education expenses, but also offers significant tax benefits.
Additionally, funds invested in the plan grow tax-free, and funds withdrawn to cover qualified education expenses are tax-free.

INDUSTRY LEADERS CONVENE TO SHINE SPOTLIGHT ON LATINOS IN SPORTS

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Monday, April 8, 2024

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MIAMI, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seasoned executives from the worlds of sports, media, and marketing announced today a joint venture focused on the power of Latinos in the global sports industry. The multitiered platform will focus on content, careers, and convenings, and officially launch during Miami's Formula 1 weekend at a star-studded event presented by Amerant Bank and in partnership with CNBC. Through his company ImpactX Sports Group, Xavier A. Gutierrez—president and CEO of the Arizona Coyotes NHL club and the only Latino currently leading a major American sports team—created the venture with Pedro A. Guerrero—CEO of Guerrero and publisher of Hispanic Executive, the leading English language media brand highlighting Hispanic business leadership. For more information, visit www.LatinosInSports.com.

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"Sports are critically important to culture, commerce, and community; and by any measure Latinos are driving the future growth of this industry," said Gutierrez, Founder of ImpactX Sports Group.
"There is a dearth of impactful events, content, and research shining a spotlight on these trendlines, and Pedro is the perfect partner to join me in filling that void."
Following the event, the group will roll out a digital content platform, proprietary research studies, thought leadership initiatives, and career resources for current and aspiring Latino executives in the sports industry.
"The Latino community is the driving engine of the American economy, and sports is a thriving industry where Latinos are leading both on the field and in the executive ranks," said Guerrero, publisher of Hispanic Executive.

Trian Reaffirms Its Call for Change at Disney and the Commitment of Its Director Candidates to Work Collaboratively with Members of the Disney Board

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Monday, March 25, 2024

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NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Trian Group,1 which beneficially owns over $3.5 billion of common stock in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), today reaffirmed its call for change in the composition of the Board of Directors of Disney and the commitment of its nominees, Nelson Peltz and Jay Rasulo, to work constructively with the Company’s Board and leadership team to drive long-term, sustainable value creation.

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Trian believes Disney’s problems lay at the feet of the Board, which lacks focus, alignment and accountability.
Although the Board members are accomplished professionals, they are extraordinarily busy, have invested almost none of their own money in Disney stock and have failed to heed investor input.
In 2019, Mr. Peltz was asked by Mr. Iger to address the Disney Board about shareholder sentiment in the media industry.
Trian is convinced that Mr. Peltz and Mr. Rasulo can assist Disney with its challenges and help ensure a brighter future.

Maxim Group Hires Tom Forte as Managing Director and Senior Consumer Internet Analyst

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maxim Group LLC, a leading full-service investment banking, securities and wealth management firm today announced that Tom Forte is re-joining the firm as Managing Director and Senior Consumer Internet Analyst in its Equity Research department.

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NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maxim Group LLC, a leading full-service investment banking, securities and wealth management firm today announced that Tom Forte is re-joining the firm as Managing Director and Senior Consumer Internet Analyst in its Equity Research department.
Forte brings decades of consumer internet industry experience to Maxim Group.
In addition to his previous work at Maxim Group LLC, Mr.
“As we evolve in our 21st year of existence, Maxim will continue to opportunistically add high-quality professionals to our full-service platform,” said Anthony Vendetti, Executive Managing Director, and Head of Research.

ITS Logistics March Port Rail Ramp Index: Uncertainty with ILA Negotiations Makes List of Largest Concerns for 2024

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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RENO, Nev., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ITS Logistics today released the March forecast for the ITS Logistics US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index.

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RENO, Nev., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ITS Logistics today released the March forecast for the ITS Logistics US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index.
In addition, as Q2 approaches, the index will closely follow the International Longshoremen Association (ILA) negotiations as current ocean contracts are being deliberated.
The ITS Logistics US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index forecasts port container and dray operations for the Pacific, Atlantic, and Gulf regions.
Visit here for a full comprehensive copy of the index with expected forecasts for the US port and rail ramps.