NoneShares of several quantum computing companies, including IonQ, Inc. IONQ , Quantum Computing Inc. QUBT and Rigetti Computing, Inc. RGTI , are trading higher Monday as excitement builds around the quantum computing sector. Here’s what you need to know. What To Know: IonQ shares are up by more than 25% at the time of writing. The company recently showcased its ion trap technology , which forms the foundation of IonQ's quantum computers. IonQ also discussed go-to-market partnerships and commercial momentum in the quantum space at Q2B24 last week. IonQ has also secured notable contracts, such as a $54.5 million deal with the U.S. Air Force Research Lab and partnerships with the South Korean government and Zapata Computing in recent months. This visibility potentially boosts investor confidence in the quantum sector as a whole, increasing interest across the industry. Quantum Computing shares are up by more than 60% on Monday. The company recently announced its second purchase order for its thin film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic chip foundry from the University of Texas at Austin. The collaboration supports advanced research into chip-scale acoustic and cross-domain microsystems using Quantum Computing’s scalable TFLN processes, highlighting the technology's potential in next-generation photonics, signal processing and quantum applications. Fulfillment of the purchase order is expected in the first quarter of 2025. Check This Out: Quantum Computing Innovation: IonQ’s Ion Trap On Display At NYSE Additionally, Rigetti Computing's stock is on the rise amid continued momentum in the quantum computing space. The rally across quantum names follows Google's recent announcement of a breakthrough quantum computing chip, "Willow," which achieves significant error reduction and performs computations exponentially faster than traditional supercomputers. Rigetti shares, which have surged over 600% in the past three months, have attracted short-seller attention. Citron Research recently criticized the company's valuation , calling it unsustainable and pointing to recent equity dilution. Despite valuation concerns, Rigetti shares hit new 52-week highs on Monday. Why It Matters: The broader momentum in the quantum sector reflects growing optimism around the industry's potential to address large-scale computational challenges. Companies like IonQ, Quantum Computing and Rigetti appear to be capitalizing on the surge in interest through advancements in quantum technology, partnerships and emerging applications in fields ranging from telecommunications to defense. As quantum technologies advance, the commercial and practical applications of quantum computing continue to expand, likely influencing both the future of computing and the broader tech landscape. Quantum Stocks Price Action: IonQ shares were up 25.4% at $42.41, Quantum Computing shares were up 65% at $11.06 and Rigetti shares were up 30.2% at $9.32 at the time of writing, according to Benzinga Pro. Photo: courtesy of IonQ. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.GENEVA (AP) — World Cup sponsor Bank of America teamed with FIFA for a second time Tuesday, signing for the Club World Cup that still has no broadcast deals just over six months before games start. Bank of America became FIFA’s first global banking partner in August and sealed a separate deal for a second event also being played in the United States, two days before the group-stage draw in Miami for the revamped 32-team club event . It features recent European champions Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more.
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MapmyIndia informed the bourses on Friday that its CEO Rohan Verma would be parting ways from the executive duties to fully focus on building a B2C business However, investors have slammed the move, saying that the terms of the separation agreement aren’t fair to MapmyIndia’s minority stakeholders Despite the backlash, Rohan Verma remains adamant and plans to use his own funds to fund and run the new B2C venture Share price of geotech company MapmyIndia’s parent CE Info Systems plunged to a new 52-week low of INR 1,535 during the intraday trading on Tuesday (December 3), marking an about 12.5% decline from its closing price of INR 1,753.80 on Friday (November 29). The company’s market capitalisation fell to INR 8,370.79 Cr (about $988.34 Mn) at the end of Tuesday’s trading session. Behind this fall in stock price was a series of events, beginning Friday. The company informed the bourses on Friday, after market hours, that its CEO and executive director Rohan Verma will be parting ways from the executive duties to fully focus on building a B2C business as a “a dedicated separate” company. CEO Verma will be transitioning from CE Info Systems to take up an executive position in the new company from April 1, 2025. However, he will remain a non-executive director on the board of the geotech company. Moving forth, MapmyIndia said that its CMD Rakesh Kumar Verma will continue to provide leadership to the company. In a subsequent press release issued on December 1, MapmyIndia, without exactly saying it, made it clear that it will hive off its B2C business after the incorporation of the new startup. In the press release titled, “MapmyIndia to continue focusing on its core B2B and B2B2C businesses”, the company said that the new venture will use MapmyIndia’s consumer facing map product Mappls. However, MapmyIndia will continue to have access to Mappls for its B2B2C and B2G2C offering. The new company will operate as an independent entity and bear all expenses related to its business, be it people cost, marketing cost or cloud cost. MapmyIndia will acquire a 10% stake in the new entity with an investment of INR 10 Lakh. Further, it will also be subscribing to INR 35 Cr worth of compulsorily convertible debentures (CCDs) of the new company, which will convert to equity either after 10 years or at a 25% discount to any third party valuation of the new company, whichever is earlier. “The future capital requirement will be taken up by the MapmyIndia board at appropriate time,” it said. MapMyIndia’s departing CEO Rohan Verma will hold the remaining 90% stake in the new venture. MapmyIndia held an investor meeting on Monday (December 2) to discuss the latest developments. However, it laid bare the dissatisfaction of investors and analysts with the company’s decisions, with one of the investors going as far as saying that the terms of the separation agreement aren’t fair to MapmyIndia’s minority stakeholders. During the call, the CMD said that MapmyIndia consulted many “serious investors, not retail traders” before taking the decision. “All of them said that the company’s quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) performance is what ultimately matters,” he added. When asked if the move would actually translate to a better financial performance on a QoQ level, he refrained from making a direct comment on the impact on the company’s immediate future. Instead, he said that the company has been facing investor scrutiny over its weak financial performance in the last quarter. In the quarter ending September 2024 (Q2 FY25), MapmyIndia’s profit after tax (PAT) declined 15% on a sequential basis to INR 33.09 Cr from INR 35.86 Cr. In Q1 FY25, the decline in PAT was about 6% QoQ. Explaining the rationale behind the decision to hive off the B2C business after two consecutive quarters of less-than-satisfactory performances, the departing CEO said that MapmyIndia is a B2B company at its core and it lacks the DNA of a B2C business. Thus, while the company spent a significant amount on incubating its B2C arm, it made a dent in its bottom line. In its investor presentation for Q2 FY25, MapmyIndia said, “Marketing expenses went up by an incremental INR 2.3 Cr and cloud infrastructure costs increased by INR 1.3 Cr QoQ to support consumer brand Mappls reach, resulting in increased downloads to 25 Mn+ Mappls app users at the end of Q2 FY25.” During the call, the company’s management said that the increase in its marketing expenses was solely to support the growth of the consumer facing business. However, proxy advisory firm InGovern Research Services pointed out that MapmyIndia would still invest in the separate new B2C venture while focusing on its core B2B and B2B2C operations. “The potential diversion of capital towards the new venture may impact the company’s operational efficiency and profitability in its primary business areas,” it said. Further, InGovern also pointed out the significant investment that MapmyIndia would be making in the new entity through CCDs. It questioned the company’s financial risk management plans in case the new entity failed to perform. Later on Tuesday, MapmyIndia apparently decided to not subscribe to the CCDs. “MapmyIndia’s board approved investment of INR 35 Cr through CCDs... but after hearing the concerns of minority investors, I have decided not to take the investment, and I’ll use my own funds to run this venture,” Rohan Verma told ET. However, MapmyIndia had not informed the bourses about the development till the time of publishing this story. The new entity will also inherit Mappls Mall and Travel, which MapmyIndia said is in the incubation stage, and Mappls Gadgets for consumers, marketed through D2C or ecommerce channels. The company’s Mappls app, which provides maps, real-time updates with ETA, voice navigation, safety alerts for disturbances like speed breakers, potholes, accident prone areas and 3D photo realistic viewability option, has seen over 10 Mn downloads on the Google Playstore. In its investor presentation for Q2 FY25, MapmyIndia said that Mappls became the “No. 1 on App Store in India across all categories” in FY24. The separation of Mappls into a different entity is perhaps the biggest concern that investors have. During an over hour-long investor call, the primary question that was repeatedly asked to MapmyIndia’s management was the impact the separation would have on the company. The company’s management said that the ownership of Mappls will be with the new entity. Hence, while the new company will earn its revenue from Mappls’ products, CE Infosystem will only have access to anonymised data collected by it. This irked many investors and analysts who sought to know the reasoning behind this move. Addressing the concerns, Rakesh Verma said that Mappls as a brand itself is not the consumer business of the company today. The app is free to use and will continue to be free in the near foreseeable future, he asserted. “MapmyIndia has created 25 Mn downloads for Mappls as of today. It is going to them, but MapmyIndia is keeping the full brand usage for five years. I can’t answer what will happen after five years,” he said. The outgoing CEO justified the separation by saying that the purpose of Mappls was to showcase and complement MapmyIndia’s core business. Hence, when it is spread out to more customers, it is likely to translate in more revenue for MapmyIndia as the brand gets to showcase its tech to a greater audience. He said that this showcase as well as the extra data MapmyIndia will get can actually be seen as the “royalty” for it. Some investors and a number of people on the internet posed questions on the related party transaction (RPT) and the terms of the deal. In a post on X, portfolio management service provider Capitalmind’s CEO Deepak Shenoy said, “Regardless of who’s putting in money to fund a “B2C” business, it’s not good corporate governance to offer a brand, past goodwill and potential future growth of a consumer business to a related party, while taking only 10% stake.” In its report, InGovern marked the RPT as the biggest red flag. It said that Rohan Verma’s continued presence on the board could influence decisions related to the new B2C entity. It added that his dual role could blur the “lines of governance and accountability” at MapmyIndia. However, MapmyIndia, in its statement, said that the RTP was considered “carefully” by the board and it is as per the compliance requirement. “MapmyIndia founders (Rakesh Verma and Rashmi Verma) will have no part in the new entity. They will be completely focused on building MapmyIndia and have no other interests beyond MapmyIndia and will continue guiding the company towards new growth trajectories without any distractions. While Rohan can concentrate his energies on building the B2C business,” it said. Step up your startup journey with BHASKAR! From resources to networking, BHASKAR connects Indian innovators with everything they need to succeed. Join today to access a platform built for innovation, growth, and community.
Bank of Canada preparing for more uncertain, shock-prone future VANCOUVER — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank is preparing for a future that looks more uncertain and more prone to shocks. The Canadian Press Dec 16, 2024 12:21 PM Dec 16, 2024 12:35 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message A Greater Vancouver Board of Trade podium is pictured in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, ahead of a speech by Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns VANCOUVER — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank is preparing for a future that looks more uncertain and more prone to shocks. In a speech to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, he said Monday structural changes are underway in the world including demographic shifts, technological changes, decarbonization and a move away from globalization. "We need to use the pandemic experience to prepare for future crises," Macklem said in a prepared text of his speech. To that end, Macklem says the Bank of Canada is working to learn what it can from how the economy reacted to the pandemic and in its aftermath. The Bank of Canada is conducting a review of the policy actions it took to restore financial stability and support the economy during the pandemic that it plans to publish along with an assessment of an independent panel of experts. Macklem said the spike in inflation in 2022 was a reminder that even though inflation was relatively low and stable for 30 years leading up to the pandemic, central banks cannot take public trust for granted. "All of a sudden, people couldn’t afford the things they need to live. And while inflation is low once again, many prices are still a lot higher than they were before the pandemic. So people feel ripped off. And that erodes public trust in our economic system," he said. The Bank of Canada has cut its key policy interest rate five times this year including last week when it reduced the benchmark by a half a percentage point to 3.25 per cent. Macklem says the bank will be evaluating the need for further reductions in the policy rate one decision at a time and anticipates a more gradual approach to monetary policy if the economy evolves as expected. Statistics Canada reported last month that the annual inflation rate was two per cent in Ontario, hitting the Bank of Canada's target. The speech by Macklem came ahead of the release of the November inflation report on Tuesday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 16, 2024. The Canadian Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message More The Mix Stock market today: Nasdaq hits a record as Wall Street drifts ahead of Federal Reserve's meeting Dec 16, 2024 1:25 PM S&P/TSX composite down more than 100 points Monday, U.S. markets mixed Dec 16, 2024 1:25 PM Liberals table fall economic update despite losing finance minister Dec 16, 2024 1:15 PM Featured Flyer
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49ers claim running back after McCaffrey, Mason injuriesDear Editor, On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), the Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD) celebrates the leadership of persons with disabilities and their vital role in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable Guyana for all persons with disabilities. The 2024 theme that was coined by the United Nations, “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future,” is a powerful reminder that true progress is only possible when persons with disabilities have a seat at the table. We do recognize the efforts of the Dr. Irfaan Ali led Government in ensuring that persons with disabilities are meaningfully engaged and included in Guyana’s development. However, there is a role for other members of society to ensure that the leadership potential of persons with disabilities is maximized. Persons with disabilities have long been leaders in driving change, yet barriers like inaccessible information, an inaccessible built environment, inequitable opportunities, and stigma and discrimination continue to hinder full participation of this group. Addressing these challenges as a society is essential to building a Guyana where everyone can contribute and thrive. The Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities is committed to advocating for 1) the updating and enforcement of our National building Codes congruent to the Universal design and digital accessibility, ensuring everyone can fully access public spaces and engage with technology; 2) The creation of more inclusive policies and programs that promote leadership opportunities for persons with disabilities in all sectors within our society; 3) The creation of more employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in accessible and inclusive workplaces that recognize and value their contributions. “We have seen great examples of leadership from persons with disabilities to improve the lives of persons with disabilities and positively transform the disability landscape, however there’s still more work to be done to amplify their voices and break down systemic barriers,” said Ganesh Singh, programme manager of the Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities. We call on all Guyana to join us on this December 3 in celebrating the achievements and leadership of persons with disabilities and in building a future where their contributions are recognized and celebrated. As we celebrate this significant day we would like to take the opportunity to remind all of the international disability movement slogan “Nothing About Us Without Us”. Sincerely, Ganesh Singh Programme manager, GCOPDGreg Quatchak, chief at Ingomar Volunteer Company, is running out of ideas. The McCandless resident has been part of Ingomar VFC 187 for 50 years, and chief for 24. It was a family thing, following his father’s footsteps. Living on Harmony Road, across the street from the main station, he fondly remembers his dad volunteering. “I signed up as soon as I was 17,” said Quatchak, now 67. He is being recognized in December for 50 years of service. Recruiting doesn’t seem as easy these days, he acknowledged. “Things have changed,” Quatchak said. “Volunteer fire departments are facing tough challenge,s and our call volumes are steadily increasing annually. People are busy.” Wess Amara, a lieutenant at the Ingomar VFC, works remotely in IT, so he can do his job while manning the station if needed. He’s an immigrant from Tunisia and feels it’s his duty to serve. “It’s my way to give back and help me feel better about myself,” he said. But Amara agrees things are different than what they used to be. “There’s a message issue. We can’t encourage young people. It’s a cultural shift,” Amara said. Ingomar VFC has 10 to 12 active volunteer firefighters, but Quatchak said it would ideal to have closer to 20. The company also has volunteers who perform administrative duties. The Ingomar station has recruitment events throughout the year, and several people do show interest. But they tend to shy away after learning about the commitment, saying they’ll return after family and life get less busy, Quatchak said. He understands this and hopes they do return. But that doesn’t help with current shortages. One day in November yielded seven emergency calls. Quatchak expects to have 700 calls just this year for Ingomar. ‘It goes in cycles’ The other McCandless firefighting units, Peebles Volunteer Fire Company and Highland Volunteer Fire Department, also experience high volumes, he said. Quatchak estimates Peebles will receive 1,000 by the end of the year. Highland is busy, too. “We have already surpassed 750 calls for the year and receive anywhere from 65 to 85 calls per month on average, so I project well over 800 calls for the year,” said Seth Merriman, recruitment coordinator for Highland. “With increasing call volumes and training requirements as the years go on, the demand on our volunteers has drastically increased.” Shawn O’Brien, Highland president, said recruiting often “comes in waves.” “If we get one to two people, then there’s a chance their friends will also join,” he said. “It goes in cycles.” Merriman agreed. “I think we have had our good years and our bad ones as well, but retaining the members is a whole other battle in itself. We have gone whole years without a single application, but we have had years where we have taken up to 10 in one year. We had one of those years back in 2021, but have unfortunately lost more than half of those 10 or so members,” he said. Quatchak said all three firefighting entities are required to attend every emergency call. Unfortunately, a bulk of the calls are false commercial alarms, which they have to answer. He said McCandless council recently approved a decision to require businesses to pay for repeat false alarms. But that doesn’t help the volunteer who is getting up to answer them. An obvious alternative is to have a paid fire department for the town, which Quatchak and Amara said would be a big expense for the taxpayers. They’re hoping it doesn’t come to that. They still get calls for cats in trees or locked doors, and they don’t mind because it makes such a difference when they see the gratitude of the people they help. Amara said visiting local schools and talking about fire safety is one of his favorite things to do. ‘Essentially a free associate degree’ There are some worthwhile incentives for volunteer fire departments in the area. The Allegheny County Fire Volunteer Education, Service Training Scholarship Program, or FireVEST, provides full scholarships for an associate degree or certificate program at Community College of Allegheny County, as well as training at the Allegheny County Fire Academy, according to www.ccac.edu. Of the 200 scholarships offered per year, 150 are for new recruits in exchange for a commitment of five years of service to a volunteer fire department in Allegheny County, while 50 scholarships will be awarded to existing volunteers in exchange for a commitment of five additional years of service. Merriman said there’s a project in progress with North Allegheny School Board and the county fire academy in which students can start at the academy during school as early as their sophomore year and would graduate with essentials of firefighting completed. That gives them the required training and qualifications to be an interior firefighter, as well as CPR/AED and first aid. “This would send them off already qualified to participate in the FireVEST scholarship through CCAC, essentially giving them a free associate degree of their choice,” Merriman said. Quatchak said he has a member who just earned a degree using the scholarship. And both McCandless and Allegheny County offer a tax credit of up to $500 each, a combined amount of $1,000. Local volunteer firefighters also receive free access to county pools, ice rinks and ski slope facilities. There’s a real community and family feel for the volunteers, a lot of camaraderie, said Quatchak. The Ingomar station still looks as new as it did when it opened in 2012. The station features a well-equipped fitness center for volunteers and their families. There’s a lounge and social area, kitchen, meeting rooms and areas for in-house training. A smaller substation is located on Old Perry Highway. The state requires 180 hours of training, including passing four modules. Quatchak said he doesn’t put pressure on a potential volunteer to complete training within a certain time period. “If you’re showing progress and you’re going to training, we allow them to take as long as they need,” Quatchak said. For residents living in Marshall and interested in the Marshall Volunteer Fire Department Township, visit www.marshallvfd.org . Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company can be found at www.franklinparkvfc158.org . Visit www.bradfordwoodspa.org to find residential volunteering opportunities at the Bradford Woods Volunteer Fire Company.