Managed Mobility Services Market Future of Trends, CAGR and Value Insights for 2024-2031 12-03-2024 09:16 PM CET | IT, New Media & Software Press release from: SkyQuest Technology Managed Mobility Services Managed Mobility Services Market Scope: Global Managed Mobility Services Market size was valued at USD 25.40 billion in 2022 and is poised to grow from USD 33.93 billion in 2023 to USD 344.42 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 33.60% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The study of the global Managed Mobility Services Market is presented in the report, which is a thoroughly researched presentation of the data. The analysis delves into some of the key facets of the global Managed Mobility Services Market and shows how drivers like pricing, competition, market dynamics, regional growth, gross margin, and consumption will affect the market's performance. A thorough analysis of the competitive landscape and in-depth company profiles of the top players in the Managed Mobility Services Market are included in the study. It provides a summary of precise market data, including production, revenue, market value, volume, market share, and growth rate. Request for Sample Copy of this Global Managed Mobility Services Market: https://www.skyquestt.com/sample-request/managed-mobility-services-market The best investment markers are insights into the most prominent market trends, which help potential participants make decisions even easier. The research aims to discover the numerous growth chances that readers may take into consideration and take advantage of using all the necessary information. The market growth over the coming years can be predicted with greater accuracy by carefully examining the important growth-influencing aspects including pricing, production, profit margins, and value chain analyses. Managed Mobility Services Market Segments: Service Type Mobile Device Management, Security and Compliance Management, Mobile Application Management, and Device and Expense Management Deployment Model Cloud-based and On-premises Enterprise Size Large Enterprises and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises End User Industry IT and Telecom, Healthcare, Financial Services, and Manufacturing Major Players Covered in Global Managed Mobility Services Market Report: • Wipro Limited• Tata Consultancy Services• Cognizant Technology Solutions• IBM Corporation• Telefónica S.A.• Cisco Systems Inc.• Tech Mahindra Ltd.• Fujitsu Limited• Deutsche Telekom AG• Orange Business Services• Verizon Communications Inc.• Hewlett Packard Enterprise• Vodafone Group plc• Accenture• Sprint Corporation• CompuCom Systems Inc.• AT&T Inc.• Soti Inc.• AirWatch - VMware• BlackBerry Limited View report summary and Table of Contents (TOC): https://www.skyquestt.com/report/managed-mobility-services-market Report Inclusions: Market Overview: A product/services overview and the size of the global Managed Mobility Services Market are included. It provides a summary of the report's segmental analysis. Here, the focus is on the product/service type, application, and regional segments. Revenue and sales market estimates are also included in this chapter. Competition: This section includes information on market conditions and trends, analyzes manufacturers, and provides data on average prices paid by players, revenue and revenue shares of individual market players, sales and sales shares of individual players. Company Profiles: This part of the research provides in-depth, analytical information on the financial and business strategy data of some of the top players in the global Managed Mobility Services Market. This chapter of the report also covers a number of other specifics, such as product/service descriptions, portfolios, regional reach, and revenue splits. Region-wise Sales Analysis: This portion of the study provides market data along with regional revenue, sales, and market share analysis. Additionally, it offers estimates for each examined regional market's sales and sales growth rate, pricing scheme, revenue, and other factors. North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico) Europe (Germany, France, UK, Russia, and Italy) Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, and Southeast Asia) South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, etc.) The Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa) The research study can answer the following Key questions: (1) What is the estimated size of the global Managed Mobility Services Market at the end of the forecast period? (2) Is the segment-leading the global Managed Mobility Services Market anticipated to retain its leadership? (3) Which regions demonstrate the maximum growth potential? (4) Does any player dominate the global Managed Mobility Services Market? (5) What are the main drivers and restraints in the global Managed Mobility Services Market? Want to customize this report? Ask here : https://www.skyquestt.com/speak-with-analyst/managed-mobility-services-market Table of Contents Chapter 1 Industry Overview 1.1 Definition 1.2 Assumptions 1.3 Research Scope 1.4 Market Analysis by Regions 1.5 Market Size Analysis from 2024 to 2031 11.6 COVID-19 Outbreak: Managed Mobility Services Market Industry Impact Chapter 2 Competition by Types, Applications, and Top Regions and Countries 2.1 Market (Volume and Value) by Type 2.3 Market (Volume and Value) by Regions Chapter 3 Production Market Analysis 3.1 Worldwide Production Market Analysis 3.2 Regional Production Market Analysis Chapter 4 Managed Mobility Services Market Sales, Consumption, Export, Import by Regions Chapter 5 North America Market Analysis Chapter 6 East Asia Market Analysis Chapter 7 Europe Market Analysis Chapter 8 South Asia Market Analysis Chapter 9 Southeast Asia Market Analysis Chapter 10 Middle East Market Analysis Chapter 11 Africa Market Analysis Chapter 12 Oceania Market Analysis Chapter 13 Latin America Market Analysis Chapter 14 Company Profiles and Key Figures in Managed Mobility Services Market Business Chapter 15 Market Forecast (2024-2031) Chapter 16 Conclusions About Us: SkyQuest is an IP focused Research and Investment Bank and Accelerator of Technology and assets. 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William Henckel earned a first place finish for Blair wrestling at the 2024 Ironman tournament in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. The Walsh Tournament, annually hosted by Walsh Jesuit High School, regularly features some of the top high school grapplers in the nation. Over 120 teams were represented at this year’s tournament. The championship match at 175 pounds featured Henckel, the No. 2 in Flowrestling’s national rankings and the No. 4 at 165 Asher Cunningham (State College, PA). The Pennsylvania wrestler jumped out to an early 7-0 lead after securing a takedown and four near fall points towards the end of the opening period. A takedown by Henckel and a reversal by Cunningham made it a 10-3 lead for Cunningham at the start of the third period. Henckel scored two takedowns to make it 12-9 before landing a tying takedown with 17 seconds left to force overtime. Henckel initiated a shot seconds off the first overtime whistle and secured a go-behind off a scramble to finish off the comeback with a 15-12 sudden victory win. Henckel, the top-seed of his weight class, made his way to the finals by earning pins over Brayden Kobylinski (Brecksville, OH) and Andrew Barford (St. Francis DeSales, OH) and decision wins over Maximus Norman (Baylor School, TN) and Emmit Sherlock (Gilman School, Md.) Blair finished with three placers in all, as sixth-seeded Michael Batista worked his way back from a semifinals loss to take fifth place at 113 while seventh-seeded Peter Snyder finished eighth at 190. The Bucs earned 89.5 team points, which gave the team a ninth place overall finish. RECOMMENDED • nj .com Andriulli nets hat trick as Lakeland downs Mountain Lakes in season-opener - Boys ice hockey Dec. 4, 2024, 9:40 p.m. Locricchio leads West Orange in home-opening win over Nutley - Boys ice hockey recap Dec. 4, 2024, 9:26 p.m. Michael Mocco, the son of New Jersey wrestling legend and North Bergen native Steve Mocco, earned another piece of hardware for the family by taking the top spot at heavyweight. Michael Mocco, the top-seed and No. 6 at 285, earned the Ironman title by taking a 16-6 major over No. 7 and second-seeded Mark Effendian (Faith Christian Academy, Pa.). The Cardinal Gibbons senior made his way to the finals off a pin and a pair of tech falls. Before becoming an Olympian. a three time Pan American champ and a two-time NCAA champion for Oklahoma State and Iowa, Steve Mocco earned four national prep titles competing for St. Benedict’s and Blair. The N.J. High School Sports newsletter is now appearing in mailboxes 5 days a week. Sign up now! Follow us on social: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter)
ITD District 6 Leads Innovation with HyMax Hydrogen Fuel Cell Deployment, Ensuring Safer and Smarter Roads in Idaho With the first deployment of HyMax hydrogen fuel cells, ITD District 6 ensures uninterrupted traffic flow at Diverging Diamond Interchanges, offering extended backup power for up to five days while addressing safety, reliability, and environmental sustainability. ITD District 6 has made a significant leap forward in road safety and mobility for the 207,000 residents it serves by deploying two HyMax hydrogen fuel cell systems, marking the first deployment of this innovative technology in Idaho. Designed to redefine how backup power supports critical infrastructure, HyMax ensures uninterrupted operations and lighting at Diverging Diamond Interchanges (DDIs) during power outages and severe weather conditions, meeting the growing demand for safety, reliability, and sustainability. Traditional backup power solutions, such as diesel generators and standalone batteries, face significant challenges. Diesel generators are noisy, polluting, and limited by fuel storage, while batteries, although cleaner, have a finite lifespan and capacity, typically providing only four hours of power. These limitations leave critical intersections vulnerable during extended outages. HyMax hydrogen fuel cells overcome these challenges by delivering uninterrupted power for up to five days or more, depending on load and environmental factors, in combination with existing Battery Backup Systems (BBS). This enhanced capability ensures that critical infrastructure, like the DDIs in Idaho, remains operational under even the most challenging circumstances, safeguarding public safety and mobility. Modern hydrogen fuel cell systems are built with rigorous safety protocols, extensively tested to meet the highest standards. Research from agencies like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has demonstrated that hydrogen is a safe and reliable fuel source when used in modern systems. ITD District 6’s deployment of HyMax reflects its confidence in this technology’s reliability and safety, strengthening public trust in sustainable infrastructure solutions. ITD D6 Traffic/Operations Engineer, shared: HyMax provides an extended power supply for our DDIs and addresses safety concerns effectively, demonstrating how innovation and careful planning can lead to better outcomes for our community and environment. This deployment highlights ITD’s commitment to smarter, safer solutions that enhance our residents’ mobility and quality of life.” By producing zero emissions at the point of use, HyMax contributes to cleaner air quality and a reduced carbon footprint, further solidifying the district’s dedication to public safety and environmental responsibility. This milestone project underscores the successful collaboration between ITD District 6 and Western Systems. It reflects the district’s proactive approach to adopting cutting-edge technologies and its unwavering commitment to improving safety, mobility, and sustainability for the community it serves. For more information about HyMax and its role in advancing traffic management systems, visit . READ the latest news shaping the hydrogen market at ITD District 6 Leads Innovation with HyMax Hydrogen Fuel Cell Deployment, Ensuring Safer and Smarter Roads in Idaho, SFC Energy is participating in a pilot project (GH2GH) with a fuel cell energy solution as part of the Export Initiative Environmental Protection in Tema, Ghana • Energy supply for Sub-Saharan Africa with EFOY Hydrogen... Korea – Gov’t selects Gyeongju as home to country’s largest hydrogen fuel cell plant SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Yonhap) — The finance ministry said Thursday it has selected the southeastern city of Gyeongju... Gyeongju gets $553M hydrogen fuel cell power plant project The Finance Ministry said Thursday it has selected the southeastern city of Gyeongju as the site for a 771.6 billion won ($552.8 million) project to construct...South Korea lifts president’s martial law decree after lawmakers vote against it
Oslo, 25 November 2024: Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement published by Vow ASA (the " Company ") earlier today, 25 November 2024, regarding the commencement of the subscription period in the fully underwritten rights issue of 166,666,666 new shares in the Company, at a subscription price of NOK 1.50 per share (the " Rights Issue "). As part of this process, tradable subscription rights have been allocated to primary insiders and their close associates, including, but not limited to: Henrik Badin, CEO of the Company, has on 25 November 2024 received 107,368 subscription rights in the Company with no price payable. Badin Invest Limited, a company closely associated to Henrik Badin, CEO of the Company, has on 25 November 2024 received 4,264,647 subscription rights in the Company with no price payable. Thomas Borgen, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, has on 25 November 2024 received 4,392 subscription rights in the Company with no price payable. TFBConsulting AS, a company closely associated to Thomas Borgen, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, has on 25 November 2024 received 248,899 subscription rights in the Company with no price payable. Jonny Hansen, COO of the Company, has on 25 November 2024 received 117,128 subscription rights in the Company with no price payable. Exproco Limited, a company closely associated to Jonny Hansen, COO of the Company, has on 25 November 2024 received 10,775,901 subscription rights in the Company with no price payable. Egil Haugsdal, Member of the Board of Directors of the Company, has on 25 November 2024 received 55,636 subscription rights in the Company with no price payable. Jens Langebrekke, Group Finance Manager, has on 25 November 2024 received 3,660 subscription rights in the Company with no price payable. Andreas Robert Nils Ormsby, Project Controller, has on 25 November 2024 received 951 subscription rights in the Company with no price payable. Mari Danielsen Stamsø, Financial Advisor to the Company, has on 25 November 2024 received 4,225 subscription rights in the Company with no price payable. Limamo Invest AS, a company closely associated to Mari Stamsø, Financial Advisor to the Company, has on 25 November 2024 received 106,880 subscription rights in the Company with no price payable. Please see the attached notifications of trade for further information regarding the primary insiders' and their close associates' receipt of tradable subscription rights in the Rights Issue. This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to article 19 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation and section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. Attachment 25112024 - PDMR form
NEW YORK, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Results from the 2024 Travelers Risk Index highlight a concerning increase in distracted driving, with many risky behaviors surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Recently, Jessica Kearney and Ginny Brzezinski from the Travelers Institute, along with Ryan McMahon from Cambridge Mobile Telematics, partnered with D S Simon Media on a nationwide satellite media tour to discuss the dangers of distracted driving, tips to navigate the holidays, and the growing use of telematics to offer solutions. Millions of Americans will be hitting the road this holiday season, and with that comes a rise in distracted driving. While traffic fatalities decreased by 4% last year to 44,450, distracted driving remains a growing issue. According to the 2024 Travelers Risk Index, 78% of consumers believe distracted driving is worse now than a few years ago, with many drivers admitting to risky behaviors: close to 60% are reading texts or emails while driving; 26% are updating or checking social media; and 24% are taking photos or videos. Young drivers, particularly Gen Z, are especially at risk. Compared to overall averages, drivers ages 16-20 engage in some hazardous driving behaviors more frequently, like texting/emailing, scrolling and GPS navigation. Additionally, 41% of parents surveyed said they don’t feel like distracted driving is emphasized enough in drivers ed, so they are taking matters into their own hands. Here are some important tips to help prevent distracted driving: Activate the “Do Not Disturb” feature on your phone to block notifications while driving. Before starting your trip, program your GPS and review the route to avoid distractions while on the road. Consider signing up for a telematics program to promote safe driving habits beyond the holiday season. Finally, don't hesitate to speak up if you see a friend or loved one driving distracted—encourage them to focus on the road. If you're on the phone with someone who's driving, ask them to call you back once they've safely reached their destination. Telematics technology is playing a key role in promoting safer driving by collecting data from connected vehicles, IoT devices, and smartphones. It tracks behaviors such as speeding, hard braking, and distraction, and provides users with feedback to help improve their driving habits. By monitoring performance and encouraging safer choices, telematics helps drivers adopt better habits beyond the holiday season. To learn more about the Travelers Institute, visit travelersinstitute.org . To learn more about Cambridge Mobile Telematics, visit cmt.ai . About Jessica Kearney Jessica Kearney is Vice President for Public Policy at the Travelers Institute, the public policy division of Travelers. In this role, she leads corporate thought leadership initiatives on policy issues of interest to the property casualty insurance sector, as well as the financial services industry more broadly. Her portfolio has included work addressing the economy, cybersecurity, small business advocacy, auto safety, autonomous vehicles and disaster preparedness. She also serves as a member of the company’s Autonomous Vehicles and Electric Vehicles Working Groups. Kearney is co-creator, producer and guest host for the Travelers Institute’s webinar series, which seeks to help business and risk professionals navigate today’s biggest challenges in insurance, business and leadership. She leads operations and initiatives for the Travelers Institute, presents at client and industry conferences, and was named to Insurance Business America’s annual Hot 100 list for 2022. About Ginny Brzezinski Ginny Brzezinski is Assistant Vice President for Public Policy Initiatives at the Travelers Institute, the public policy division of Travelers. In this role, she works on corporate thought leadership initiatives on policy issues of interest to the property casualty insurance sector, as well as the financial services industry more broadly. Brzezinski is a producer for the Travelers Institute’s webinar series, which seeks to help business and risk professionals navigate today’s biggest challenges in insurance, business and leadership. Her portfolio also includes work on the Institute’s podcast and social media. Prior to joining Travelers, Brzezinski worked for more than a decade on Capitol Hill, including as Communications Director for the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, the U.S. Senate Government Affairs Committee and Press Secretary for U.S. Senator Bill Roth. She is the co-author of Comeback Careers, a blueprint for women looking to reinvent, reboot or reimagine careers at 40, 50 and beyond. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from Brown University and completed Masters studies in communications at Boston University. About Ryan McMahon Ryan McMahon is the Senior Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development at Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world’s largest telematics provider. Ryan joined CMT from the insurance industry where he held several leadership roles, introducing new products and insurance services to personal and commercial markets. Ryan is a member of CMT's executive team with responsibilities overseeing corporate development, government, and public affairs. Ryan holds a BA in Psychology from SUNY Potsdam and an MBA from Worcester Polytechnic University. About D S Simon Media: The firm is well known as a leader in the satellite media tour industry and produces tours from its studio and multiple control rooms at its New York headquarters. Clients include top brands in healthcare, technology, travel, financial services, consumer goods, entertainment, retail and non-profits. Established in 1986 the firm has won more than 100 industry awards. About YourUpdateTV: YourUpdateTV is a property of D S Simon Media. The video included and release was part of a media tour that was produced by D S Simon Media on behalf of the Travelers Institute. Dante Muccigrosso Director of Media Integration & Client Reporting E: dantem@dssimon.com C: 973.524.0104 A video accompanying this release is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/96ea9c3b-7434-4a89-83c4-2cdbdf2ccd2bVan Nistelrooy has replaced Steve Cooper at the King Power Stadium and saw Jamie Vardy open the scoring after just 98 seconds. Bilal El Khannouss and Patson Daka added goals after the break to ensure the Dutchman started with three points in style. Starting with a win! 🤩 Delivered by @bcgame #LEIWHU pic.twitter.com/X90nFSbMLm — Leicester City (@LCFC) December 3, 2024 His task is to keep the Foxes in the Premier League this season and after ending a five-game winless run they moved up to 15th, four points clear of the relegation zone. West Ham’s hierarchy will have seen what impact a managerial change can have as the jury remains out on Lopetegui, with away fans making their feelings clear by chanting “You’re getting sacked in the morning”. Niclas Fullkrug scored a consolation goal at the death but it counted for nothing and forthcoming games against Wolves, Bournemouth, Brighton and Southampton could determine the Spaniard’s future. When Van Nistelrooy went to bed last night, even he would not have dreamt of his side starting as well as they did as they went ahead with less than two minutes on the clock. One of the Dutchman’s first conversations following his appointment was to take Vardy to task for breaking his record for scoring in the most consecutive Premier League games nine years ago. And the veteran striker rolled back to the years as, living on the shoulder of the West Ham defence, he raced clear from El Khannouss’ through-ball and slotted into the corner. The linesman’s flag immediately went up but a lengthy VAR review ruled Vardy had timed his run perfectly and the goal stood. Vardy could have added a second from a similar move but this time Lukasz Fabianski denied him. The Dutchman quickly learned about the frailties of his side as West Ham created a raft of chances in search of an equaliser. Jarrod Bowen forced Mads Hermansen into a stretching save when he cut in from the right before Ings’ header crashed into the post and Max Kilman slipped at the crucial point from the rebound. Bowen, a constant threat, sent a ball across face of goal which evaded everyone before the England international was denied by a reflex save from the busy Hermansen. The Danish goalkeeper needed to be alert to tip over Mohammed Kudus’ deflected effort early in the second half before he was saved by the referee’s whistle after after his attempted punch went into his own goal, Tomas Soucek the man penalised. Leicester remained a threat on the counter-attack and that is how they doubled their lead just after the hour. Kasey McAteer was set clear down the left and his ball inside was perfect for El Khannouss to find the bottom corner from 15 yards. It was almost three as Fabianski produced an acrobatic save from Wilfred Ndidi’s header before Leicester needed a heroic piece of defending to keep their 2-0 lead intact. Crysencio Summerville bundled the ball goalwards and it was heading over the line until Conor Coady adjusted his feet and poked it clear. The Foxes, who also had a goal from substitute Bobby De Cordova-Reid chalked off by VAR, wrapped things up in the 90th minute when Daka broke clear and emphatically converted into the roof of the net. West Ham did get on the scoresheet when Fullkrug headed a corner home, but the game was already done.
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Percentages: FG 41.429, FT .667. 3-Point Goals: 4-26, .154 (Chea 2-10, Belker 1-8, Tall 1-4, Amanze 0-1, Nweke 0-2, Parrella 0-1) Blocked Shots: 3 (Hill 2, Amanze 1) Turnovers: 9 (Hill 2, Chea 2, Amanze 2, Belker 1, Hutcherson 1, Nweke 1) Steals: 6 (Tall 4, Hill 1, Chea 1) Technical Fouls: None Percentages: FG 35.185, FT .778. 3-Point Goals: 4-20, .200 (McMiller 3-8, Petticord 1-5, Perkins 0-1, Lacey 0-3, Thompson 0-3) Blocked Shots: 2 (Lacey 1, McMiller 1) Turnovers: 14 (Adams 5, McMiller 3, Cornwell 2, Perkins 1, Thompson 1, Walker 1, Petticord 1) Steals: 4 (Cornwell 2, Adams 1, McMiller 1) Technical Fouls: None A_2,281 Officials_Kaz Beverley, Josh Howell, Angie EnlundThe AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Bryce Lindsay had 18 points in James Madison’s 78-61 win against Utah Valley on Saturday night. Lindsay added five rebounds for the Dukes (6-4). Xavier Brown scored 12 points and added seven assists. AJ Smith went 4 of 6 from the field (2 for 3 from 3-point range) to finish with 10 points, while adding seven rebounds and three steals. The Wolverines (4-5) were led in scoring by Osiris Grady, who finished with 12 points. Tanner Toolson added 10 points and two steals. Hayden Welling had nine points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
Love Christmas lights? Check out these 10 destination neighborhoodsBOISE, Idaho (AP) — LeJuan Watts had 20 points in Washington State's 74-69 victory against Boise State on Saturday night. Watts had 11 rebounds and six assists for the Cougars (8-2). Dane Erikstrup scored 14 points while shooting 6 for 10 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 0 of 3 from the free-throw line. Isaiah Watts had 12 points and shot 5 for 9, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc. Andrew Meadow led the Broncos (6-3) in scoring, finishing with 21 points and seven rebounds. Tyson Degenhart added 18 points for Boise State. Alvaro Cardenas Torre also had 10 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals. Isaiah Watts scored nine points in the first half for Washington State, who led 44-24 at the break. LeJuan Watts led Washington State with 12 points in the second half as their team was outscored by 15 points over the final half but hung on for the victory. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
Discount retailers Dollar General DG , Dollar Tree Inc DLTR and Five Below Inc FIVE will look to win over investors when each company reports third-quarter financial results this week . Here's a look at their earnings estimates and what analysts are saying. Dollar General The Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based company is set to report third-quarter financial results before the market opens Thursday, Dec. 5. According to data from Benzinga Pro , analysts expect: Third-quarter revenue of $10.15 billion, up from $9.69 billion in last year's third quarter, Earnings per share of 94 cents, down from $1.26 in last year's third quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in six of the last 10 quarters, as well as estimates for earnings per share in five of the last 10 quarters. Data from Placer.ai shows third quarter visits to Dollar General were up 4.8% year-over-year — positive in all the months tracked for the quarter. The report said discount and dollar store leaders like Dollar General are showing consistent strength in the retail space. Oppenheimer analyst Rupesh Parikh currently has a Perform rating and no price target. There are low expectations for Dollar General and a risk of lower guidance from the company, he said. It could also see pressure from the impact of several hurricanes in the south and the continued macroeconomic backdrop. "On the top line, we expect another soft quarter driven by ongoing discretionary category headwinds and expectations for continued pressures on the company's low-end consumer," Parikh said. Dollar General stock typically struggles after the company reports quarterly results. Shares fell each of the past eight report days, Parikh said, adding, "We remain sidelined with our entire dollar store coverage." Read Also: Breaking Down Dollar Gen: 8 Analysts Share Their Views Dollar Tree The Chesapeake, Virginia-based company reports third-quarter financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Analysts expect: Third-quarter revenue of $7.44 billion, up from $7.32 billion in last year's third quarter. And third-quarter earnings per share of $1.07, up from last year's 97 cents per share in the third quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in six of the last 10 quarters, plus estimates for earnings per share in six of the last 10 quarters. Data from Placer.ai shows third quarter visits to Dollar Tree up 5.3% year-over-year, with each month in the quarter up year-over-year. In the second quarter, Dollar Tree initiated a formal review of strategic alternatives for its Family Dollar business, which include a sale or spin-off. Investors will be looking for an update on how the review is going. Five Below The Philadelphia-based company reports third-quarter financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Analysts expect: Third-quarter revenue of $795.4 million, up from $736.4 million in last year's third quarter. Third-quarter earnings per share of 17 cents, down from 26 cents per share in last year's third quarter. The company has beaten analyst revenue estimates in five of the last 10 quarters and estimates for earnings per share in five of the last 10 quarters. Data from Placer.ai shows third quarter visits for Five Below up 13.8% year-over-year, suggesting a potentially strong quarter for the company. The report highlights Five Below opening a record 205 new stores last year, which will add to its potential growth for the 2024 holiday shopping season. Telsey analyst Joseph Feldman recently downgraded Five Below stock from Outperform to Sector Perform and lowered the price target from $102 to $95. The analyst cautioned on the stock with a transition for its business model and leadership changes taking time. "The company dealt with the last round of tariffs by breaking the $5 price point and gradually increasing prices since then, while quality did not always keep pace, thereby eroding value," Feldman said. What's Next: Placer.ai said weekly visits to both Dollar Tree and Dollar General locations tend to increase after Black Friday and peak around the last full week before Christmas. This could make early commentary on the current fourth quarter and guidance important when the companies report. Similarly, Five Below sees its traffic increase leading up to the Christmas holiday with its busiest day often Super Saturday, or the Saturday before Christmas. Last year, Five Below saw traffic up 337.3% on Super Saturday compared to its daily average. Price Action: Dollar General stock is up 1.62% Tuesday to $79.04 versus a 52-week trading range of $72.12 to $168.07. Shares are down 43% year-to-date in 2024. Dollar Tree stock is down 0.45% to $72.48 on Tuesday versus a 52-week trading range of $60.49 to $151.22. Shares are down 49% year-to-date. Five Below stock is up 4% to $103.20 at last check Tuesday versus a 52-week trading range of $64.87 to $216.18. Shares are down 52% year-to-date. Read Next: Dollar General Aims To Draw Customers From Walmart, Amazon With Holiday Sales Events Image: Pixabay © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Insurgents reach gates of Syria’s capital, threatening to upend decades of Assad rule BEIRUT (AP) — A Syrian opposition war monitor and a pro-government media outlet say government forces have withdrawn from much of the central city of Homs. The pro-government Sham FM reported that government forces took positions outside Syria’s third-largest city, without elaborating. Rami Abdurrahman who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said Syrian troops and members of different security agencies have withdrawn from the city, adding that rebels have entered parts of it. Losing Homs is a potentially crippling blow for Syria’s embattled leader, Bashar Assad. An archbishop's knock formally restores Notre Dame to life as winds howl and heads of state look on PARIS (AP) — France’s iconic Notre Dame Cathedral has formally reopened its doors for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark in 2019. The five-year restoration is widely seen as a boost for French President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the ambitious timeline, and brings a welcome respite from his domestic political woes. World leaders, dignitaries, and worshippers gathered on Saturday evening for the celebrations under the cathedral's soaring arches. The celebration was attended by 1,500 dignitaries, including President-elect Donald Trump, Britain’s Prince William, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. For Catholics, Notre Dame’s rector said the cathedral “carries the enveloping presence of the Virgin Mary, a maternal and embracing presence.′′ Trump is welcomed by Macron to Paris with presidential pomp and joined by Zelenskyy for their talks PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed Donald Trump to Paris with a full dose of presidential pomp. And they held a hastily arranged meeting with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a day that's mixing pageantry with attention to pressing global problems. The president-elect's visit to France is part of a global a celebration of the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral five years after a devastating fire. Macron and other European leaders are trying to win Trump’s favor and persuade him to maintain support for Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s invasion. Trump isn't back in office but he's already pushing his agenda and negotiating with world leaders NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is making threats, traveling abroad, and negotiating with world leaders. He has more than a month-and-a-half to go before he’s sworn in for a second term. But the president-elect is already moving aggressively to not only fill his Cabinet and outline policy goals, but also to try to achieve his priorities. In recent days, Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico, two of the country’s largest trading partners. That led to emergency calls and a visit. And he's warned of “ALL HELL TO PAY” if Hamas doesn't release the hostages still being held captive in Gaza. South Korea's president avoids an impeachment attempt over short-lived martial law SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol has avoided an opposition-led attempt to impeach him over his short-lived imposition of martial law. Most of Yoon's ruling party lawmakers boycotted a parliamentary vote Saturday to deny a two-thirds majority needed to suspend his presidential powers. The scrapping of the motion is expected to intensify protests calling for Yoon’s ouster and deepen political chaos in South Korea. A survey suggests a majority of South Koreans support the president’s impeachment. Yoon’s martial law declaration drew criticism from his own ruling conservative People Power Party. But the party also apparently fears losing the presidency to liberals. Days after gunman killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO, police push to ID him and FBI offers reward NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly four days after the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, police still do not know the gunman’s name or whereabouts or have a motive for the killing. But they have made some progress in their investigation into Wednesday's killing of the leader of the largest U.S. health insurer, including that the gunman likely left New York City on a bus soon after fleeing the scene. The also found that the gunman left something behind: a backpack that was discovered in Central Park. Police are working with the FBI, which on Friday night announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has opened the door for many people to vent their frustrations and anger over the insurance industry. The feelings of exasperation, anger, resentment, and helplessness toward insurers aren’t new. But the shooting and the headlines around it have unleashed a new wave of patients sharing such sentiments and personal stories of interactions with insurance companies. Conversations at dinner tables, office water coolers, social gatherings and on social media have pivoted to the topic. Many say they hope the new amplified voices can bring about change for companies often accused of valuing profits over people. 2 Pearl Harbor survivors, ages 104 and 102, return to Hawaii to honor those killed in 1941 attack PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — The bombing of Pearl Harbor 83 years ago launched the United States into World War II. Two survivors have returned to the Hawaii military base for a remembrance ceremony on the attack's anniversary. Both are over 100 years old. They joined active-duty troops, veterans and members of the public for an observance hosted by the Navy and the National Park Service. A third survivor was planning to join them but had to cancel due to health issues. The bombing killed more than 2,300 U.S. servicemen. An explosion destroys an apartment block in a Dutch city, killing at least 3 and injuring others THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An explosion and fire has rocked a neighborhood in the Dutch city of The Hague, killing three people and injuring other people and destroying several apartments. The cause of the disaster is unclear. Emergency authorities said four people were rescued from the rubble and taken to the hospital. The mayor said rescuers were no longer looking for survivors but for eventual bodies, but could not specify how many people might still be unaccounted for. Residents of the northeastern neighborhood of Mariahoeve in The Hague heard a huge bang and screams before dawn. Dutch authorities have deployed a specialized urban search and rescue team to find victims. How 'Mufasa' rose with Aaron Pierre and Blue Ivy's voices along with new Lin-Manuel Miranda music SAN DIEGO (AP) — When Aaron Pierre was cast as Mufasa, the weight of following in the late James Earl Jones’ legendary footsteps was enough to rattle any actor. But instead of letting the pressure roar too loudly, he harnessed his nerves to breathe fresh life into his young lion character. Pierre found parallels between himself and his character while filming his leading role in “Mufasa: The Lion King,” which opens in theaters Dec. 20. He took the reigns as the new voice of Mufasa after Jones played the iconic King Mufasa in both the 1994 and 2019 versions of Disney’s “The Lion King.” The prequel offers a fresh exploration into Mufasa’s origin story.Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers, accused of domestic violence, cleared to practice and playManaged Mobility Services Market Future of Trends, CAGR and Value Insights for 2024-2031 12-03-2024 09:16 PM CET | IT, New Media & Software Press release from: SkyQuest Technology Managed Mobility Services Managed Mobility Services Market Scope: Global Managed Mobility Services Market size was valued at USD 25.40 billion in 2022 and is poised to grow from USD 33.93 billion in 2023 to USD 344.42 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 33.60% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The study of the global Managed Mobility Services Market is presented in the report, which is a thoroughly researched presentation of the data. 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Managed Mobility Services Market Segments: Service Type Mobile Device Management, Security and Compliance Management, Mobile Application Management, and Device and Expense Management Deployment Model Cloud-based and On-premises Enterprise Size Large Enterprises and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises End User Industry IT and Telecom, Healthcare, Financial Services, and Manufacturing Major Players Covered in Global Managed Mobility Services Market Report: • Wipro Limited• Tata Consultancy Services• Cognizant Technology Solutions• IBM Corporation• Telefónica S.A.• Cisco Systems Inc.• Tech Mahindra Ltd.• Fujitsu Limited• Deutsche Telekom AG• Orange Business Services• Verizon Communications Inc.• Hewlett Packard Enterprise• Vodafone Group plc• Accenture• Sprint Corporation• CompuCom Systems Inc.• AT&T Inc.• Soti Inc.• AirWatch - VMware• BlackBerry Limited View report summary and Table of Contents (TOC): https://www.skyquestt.com/report/managed-mobility-services-market Report Inclusions: Market Overview: A product/services overview and the size of the global Managed Mobility Services Market are included. 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Ask here : https://www.skyquestt.com/speak-with-analyst/managed-mobility-services-market Table of Contents Chapter 1 Industry Overview 1.1 Definition 1.2 Assumptions 1.3 Research Scope 1.4 Market Analysis by Regions 1.5 Market Size Analysis from 2024 to 2031 11.6 COVID-19 Outbreak: Managed Mobility Services Market Industry Impact Chapter 2 Competition by Types, Applications, and Top Regions and Countries 2.1 Market (Volume and Value) by Type 2.3 Market (Volume and Value) by Regions Chapter 3 Production Market Analysis 3.1 Worldwide Production Market Analysis 3.2 Regional Production Market Analysis Chapter 4 Managed Mobility Services Market Sales, Consumption, Export, Import by Regions Chapter 5 North America Market Analysis Chapter 6 East Asia Market Analysis Chapter 7 Europe Market Analysis Chapter 8 South Asia Market Analysis Chapter 9 Southeast Asia Market Analysis Chapter 10 Middle East Market Analysis Chapter 11 Africa Market Analysis Chapter 12 Oceania Market Analysis Chapter 13 Latin America Market Analysis Chapter 14 Company Profiles and Key Figures in Managed Mobility Services Market Business Chapter 15 Market Forecast (2024-2031) Chapter 16 Conclusions About Us: SkyQuest is an IP focused Research and Investment Bank and Accelerator of Technology and assets. 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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions spent three months scoring at a historic rate. Now with the weather changing outside, they’re winning with old school football, too. Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for two scores , David Montgomery added a third TD run and Detroit's increasingly stingy defense kept the Indianapolis Colts out of the end zone on Sunday, leading the Lions to their ninth straight win, 24-6. “This is, whatever it is, 10 quarters without allowing a touchdown and the three last games in the second half we're not allowing it,” coach Dan Campbell said. “We talk about it all the time — limiting points, play physical style, shut down the run — we were able to do that.” They've been doing it all season in their greatest run in decades, but have been more effective lately and it has shown. The Lions improved to 10-1 for the first time since 1934, their inaugural season in the Motor City. They own the league's longest active winning streak and are 6-0 on the road this season. While the Lions have scored points by the dozens all season, Campbell's preference for physical football means they're equally capable of grinding out wins with the combination of a ball-control offense and an ascending defense that propelled them to this win. Gibbs finished with 21 carries for 90 yards on a day Goff went 26 of 36 with 269 yards and no touchdowns. And for the third straight week, all against AFC South foes, the Lions had a second-half shutout. “If you can win on the road, you're normally a pretty damn good team,” Campbell said. “And we can win on the road.” The Colts (5-7) found out the hard way by losing their second straight home game and for the fourth time in their past five games. Anthony Richardson had another up-and-down game , going 11 of 28 with 172 yards while rushing 10 times for 61 yards. But it was Indy's inability to finish drives with touchdowns that again cost the team. That flaw was evident right from the start when Richardson took the Colts inside the Lions 5-yard line on the game's first series and settled for a short field goal when they couldn't punch it in. “We've got to take advantage of our opportunities,” Colts coach Shane Steichen said. “This league comes down to inches, it comes down to yards and you've got to take advantage of those opportunities. We've had issues down in the red zone and you have to look at the tape and clean it up.” Detroit made Indy pay dearly for its offensive miscues. Gibbs' 1-yard TD run on the Lions' second series made it 7-3 early in the second quarter and after Indy settled for another short field goal, Montgomery spun his way across the goal line for a 6-yard TD and a 14-6 lead. Detroit's defense made sure that was all the scoring punch it needed. “Those players, we've been around each other long enough, they've been around each other to know exactly what we're looking for,” Campbell said. “We have an identity about us. We know the critical factors as they pertain to winning, and those guys take that stuff serious.” Gibbs' 5-yard TD run late in the third quarter gave Detroit a 21-6 lead and they closed it out with a 56-yard field goal midway through the fourth. Amon-Ra St. Brown caught six passes for 62 yards for Detroit while Michael Pittman Jr. had six catches for 96 yards for Indy despite leaving briefly in the first half with an injured shoulder. Gibbs' first score extended Detroit's league record to 25 consecutive games with a TD run, including the playoffs. He's also the third Lions player with 1,000 scrimmage yards and 10 TDs in each of his first two pro seasons with Detroit, joining Billy Sims and Barry Sanders. Gibbs and Montgomery have each scored at least one TD in the same game nine times. Lions: Things got ugly during a third-quarter flurry. Receiver-punt returner Kalif Raymond (foot), left tackle Taylor Decker (right leg) and Montgomery (shoulder) all left in quick succession. Raymond and Montgomery did not return. Decker did. CB Carlton Davis II left early in the fourth with what appeared to be a left knee injury. Colts: Indy deactivated left tackle Bernhard Raimann (knee), forcing the Colts to again use three rookie linemen. Receivers Ashton Dulin (ankle) and Josh Downs (shoulder) both left in the second half. Downs returned, Dulin did not. Lions: Host Chicago in its traditional Thanksgiving Day game. Colts: Visit New England next Sunday. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLMany compliant taxpayers have expressed their frustration with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for insisting that the Return of Income for the year of assessment 2023/2024 be filed as an electronic return (e-return). It is perplexing why such a requirement is being enforced in a country such as ours where computer skills are woefully lacking. In many other countries the taxpayer is entitled to submit a return either electronically or by hard copy (paper). The choice should be with the taxpayer and not the IRD. In some countries, any tax refunds to individuals are inevitably delayed for those who submit manual returns compared to those who submit e-returns. This incentivises the taxpayer to embrace technology. But here, it is forced down the taxpayer’s throat. A fundamental principle must be that tax compliance should not result in the taxpayer having to incur additional cost or physical/mental stress in fulfilling their civic obligation of paying their income tax. Many senior citizens are not computer savvy enough to navigate through complex returns or do not have access to a laptop or other paraphernalia needed to upload supporting documents. Therefore, many individual taxpayers who struggle to complete their returns by themselves are now forced to engage the services of a professional tax consultant or accountant to submit their returns. This is an additional cost that taxpayers should not be burdened with. We understand that the IRD reluctantly accepted hard copy (paper) returns from some senior citizen who insisted they could not submit an e-return. The IRD should concentrate on getting more people liable to pay tax to do so, thus widening the tax net instead of penalizing those who settle their dues but may delay submitting their return for the above mentioned reasons. The Inland Revenue Act provides penalties for failure to file a return on time and for criminal proceedings as well as issuing default assessments where necessary. It has often been said, with good reason, that the IRD bullies people who pay their taxes and submit their returns and does little to tackle blatant evasion which is rampant. We have been told that taxpayers who receive interest income from fixed deposits are required to enter a significant amount of information into the e-return, which is tedious and unnecessary, particularly if the taxpayer can submit or upload a certificate from the deposit taker confirming the interest received and the advance income tax deducted at source. As in other countries, it is up to the IRD and the deposit taking institutions to devise a compliant digital platform that will enable such information to be uploaded to the IRD’s Random Access Management Information System (RAMIS). IRD invested hugely in setting up RAMIS but was unable to utilize it effectively over many years. The banks and other deposit, too, have not played their part in this because many banks are not issuing certificates to their customers that disclose all the information required by the IRD. Time was when a blanket 15 percent withholding tax (WHT) was imposed at source on interest and dividend income with no further liability thereafter. This undoubtedly imposed hardship on those not liable for income tax in obtaining notoriously slow refunds from the department and was an advantage to high income earners. Nevertheless, like PAYE (Pay As You Earn) tax, it was an easy collection method for IRD. After the November deadline for submitting the annual return for 2023/24 passed, the IRD issued a circular extending the deadline for submitting tax returns for that year until December 7. The circular cites the difficulties taxpayers encountered last week due to the inclement weather that prevailed in the country. No mention has been made of the RAMIS system being more or less inaccessible in the days leading to the deadline, as it could not deal with too many taxpayers trying to access the system at the same time! The circular also mentions that IRD officials will offer special support until December 6, 2024, for those who visit the department for technical assistance to submit their return online. This is most welcome. According to currently available information, about a million taxpayers are registered with the IRD. This seems insufficient, considering that more than eight million are employed, and the income threshold for paying income tax is Rs. 100,000 monthly. It will be interesting to know as to how many of the million have submitted their tax returns by the due date or will do so in the next few days and weeks. Undoubtedly, people need to be tax-compliant, but it is also necessary for the IRD to make the process easy for taxpayers to make payments and submit their annual income tax returns. The IRD currently does not accept cheques for settling tax obligations. A taxpayer must make a direct bank transfer or settle his/her dues through a banker’s pay order. This imposes an unfair added cost on tax payers as well as the inconvenience of having to visit the bank for this purpose. This requirement clearly is intended to ensure that tax cheques do not bounce. But the department is empowered to impose penalties on those whose cheques are dishonoured. Why impose additional burdens on taxpayers accustomed to meet their obligations by writing a cheque instead of visiting a bank and paying for the issue of a banker’s pay order? The bottom line is that the IRD must be more taxpayer friendly than it is at present. Printing platitudes like “Thank you for paying your taxes” on its stationary is just not enough. Honest taxpayers with files on record must not be bullied, as is often done at present, and burdens like the compulsory online payment requirement now imposed as well as the ‘no cheques’ rule must done away with. Also, the department must take note of the resentment of people who pay taxes long seeing those who do not getting away Scott free.
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Attorneys for Fox Corp. asked a Delaware judge Friday to dismiss a shareholder lawsuit seeking to hold current and former company officials personally liable for the financial fallout stemming from Fox News reports regarding alleged vote rigging in the 2020 election. Five New York City public employee pension funds, along with Oregon’s public employee retirement fund, allege that former chairman Rupert Murdoch and other Fox Corp. leaders deliberately turned a blind eye to liability risks posed by reporting false claims of vote rigging by election technology companies Dominion Voting Systems and Smartmatic USA. Smartmatic is suing Fox News for defamation in New York, alleging damages of $2.7 billion. It recently settled a lawsuit in the District of Columbia against One America News Network, another conservative outlet, over reports of vote fraud. Dominion also filed several defamation lawsuits against those who spread conspiracy theories blaming its election equipment for Donald Trump’s loss in 2020. Last year, Fox News settled a defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion in Delaware for $787 million. RELATED COVERAGE Texas Supreme Court overturns ruling that state Attorney General Ken Paxton testify in lawsuit CNN wants the North Carolina lieutenant governor’s defamation lawsuit against it thrown out Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules The shareholder plaintiffs also allege that Fox corporate leaders ignored “red flags” about liability arising from a 2017 report suggesting that Seth Rich, a Democratic National Committee staffer, may have been killed because he had leaked Democratic party emails to Wikileaks during the 2016 presidential campaign. Rich, 27, was shot in 2016 in Washington, D.C., in what authorities have said was an attempted robbery. Fox News retracted the Seth Rich story a week after its initial broadcast, but Rich’s parents sued the network for falsely portraying their son as a criminal and traitor. Fox News settled the lawsuit in 2020 for “millions of dollars,” shortly before program hosts Lou Dobbs and Sean Hannity were to be deposed, according to the shareholder lawsuit. Joel Friedlander, an attorney for the institutional shareholders, argued that Fox officials waited until the company’s reporting about Rich became a national scandal before addressing the issue. Similarly, according to the shareholders, corporate officials, including Rupert Murdoch and his son, CEO Lachlan Murdoch, allowed Fox News to continue broadcasting false narratives about the 2020 election, despite internal communications suggesting that they knew there was no evidence to support the conspiracy theories. “The Murdochs could have minimized future monetary exposure, but they chose not to,” Friedlander said. Instead, he argued, they engaged in “bad-faith decision making” with other defendants in a profit-driven effort to retain viewers and remain in Trump’s good graces. “Decisions were made at the highest level to promote pro-Trump conspiracy theories without editorial control,” Friedlander said. Defense attorneys argue that the case should be dismissed because the plaintiffs filed their lawsuit without first demanding that the Fox Corp. board take action, as required under Delaware law. They say the plaintiffs also failed to demonstrate that a pre-suit demand on the Fox board would have been futile because at least half of the directors face a substantial likelihood of liability or are not independent of someone who does. Beyond the “demand futility” issue, defense attorneys also argue that allegations that Fox officials breached their fiduciary duties fail to meet the pleading standards under Delaware and therefore should be dismissed. Defense attorney William Savitt argued, for example, that neither the Rich settlement, which he described as “immaterial,” nor the allegedly defamatory statements about Dominion and Smartmatic constitute red flags putting directors on notice about the risk of defamation liability. Nor do they demonstrate that directors acted in bad faith or that Fox “utterly failed” to implement and monitor a system to report and mitigate legal risks, including defamation liability risk, according to the defendants. Savitt noted that the Rich article was promptly retracted, and that the settlement included no admission of liability. The Dominion and Smartmatic statements, meanwhile, gave rise themselves to the currently liability issues and therefore can not serve as red flags about future liability risks, according to the defendants. “A ‘red flag’ must be what the term commonly implies — warning of a risk of a liability-causing event that allows the directors to take action to avert the event, not notice that a liability-causing event has already occurred,” defense attorneys wrote in their motion to dismiss. Defense attorneys also say there are no factual allegations to support claims that Fox officials condoned illegal conduct in pursuit of corporate profits, or that they deliberately ignored their oversight responsibilities. They note that a “bad outcome” is not sufficient to demonstrate “bad faith.” Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster is expected to rule within 90 days.
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ATLANTA — The General Assembly should pass legislation that regulates artificial intelligence without stifling innovation, a state Senate study committee recommended Tuesday, Dec. 3. The Senate Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence, which held eight meetings this summer and fall, unanimously adopted a 185-page report containing 22 recommendations for how lawmakers should address rapidly developing AI technology. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
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