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MICROSOFT EXPANDS DIGITAL FOOTPRINT IN QUEBEC WITH USD$500 MILLION INVESTMENT IN INFRASTRUCTURE AND SKILLING INITIATIVES

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MICROSOFT EXPANDS DIGITAL FOOTPRINT IN QUEBEC WITH USD$500 MILLION INVESTMENT IN INFRASTRUCTURE AND SKILLING INITIATIVES

QUEBEC, Nov. 22, 2023 /CNW/ – Today, Microsoft announced it will expand its current digital infrastructure footprint in Quebec alongside new AI and cybersecurity skilling initiatives that will reinforce the province’s robust innovation economy, fuel high-value job creation, and help prepare the province for the new AI economy. Microsoft will invest USD$500 million in expanding its … Read more

Investors exit long positions as rain aligns over Brazil

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Investors exit long positions as rain aligns over Brazil

Home » Investors exit long positions as rain aligns over Brazil Source: Sosland Publishing Co. Recap for November 17 The prospect of rain in drought-stricken Brazil weighed on grain and oilseed futures Friday as traders exited long positions heading into a shortened Thanksgiving trading week. Soybeans and corn dropped more than 1%. Wheat prices were … Read more

Britain falls from top spot in Economist Impact’s latest Health Inclusivity Index

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Britain falls from top spot in Economist Impact’s latest Health Inclusivity Index

The second phase of the index, supported by Haleon, assesses governments’ efforts across 40 countries to ensure that good health is accessible to all individuals LONDON, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Economist Impact, an arm of The Economist Group that works with organisations globally to further their missions, today launched phase two of the Health Inclusivity … Read more

Chinese news lifts soybean futures

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Chinese news lifts soybean futures

Home » Chinese news lifts soybean futures Source: Sosland Publishing Co. Recap for November 2 US soybean futures rose on Thursday with Chinese demand driving the market. China said its soybean imports are likely to stay high through the fourth quarter. Analysts and traders said that could take 2023 purchases to an all-time record. Wheat … Read more

WSWA’s SipSource Explores Expected Holiday Trends and 2024 Drinks Preview

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WSWA’s SipSource Explores Expected Holiday Trends and 2024 Drinks Preview

SipSource Analysts: “Expect consumers to spend less or the same this holiday season, but typically trade up to more premium products” WSWA’s SipSource Announces New 2024 Forecasting Capabilities WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Yesterday, WSWA’s SipSource hosted its annual Holiday Trends and Drinks Preview webinar with Analysts and industry veterans Danny Brager and Dale Stratton … Read more

Subtle Medical Achieves Exponential International Growth, Doubling Business in the Last 12 Months

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Subtle Medical Achieves Exponential International Growth, Doubling Business in the Last 12 Months

Subtle reports the rapid global expansion of their AI software for faster medical imaging and better patient care MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Subtle Medical, a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered technology for faster medical imaging, announced its remarkable growth, having doubled its business both in the US and internationally in … Read more

Simple Bars keep it simple

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Simple Bars keep it simple

NASHVILLE, TENN. — Following what began as a three-week experiment to cut sugar from her diet, Amanda Ament created Simple Bars, a line of nut-based snack bars with zero added sugar. “A few years ago, I realized I was eating too much sugar,” said Ms. Ament, founder and chief executive officer of Simple Bars. “I would … Read more

Tomato girl summer? How brands can keep up with TikTok’s micro-trends

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Tomato girl summer? How brands can keep up with TikTok’s micro-trends

Makeup artist Rachel Rigler, who coined one of summer 2023’s most popular trends “latte makeup”, (which was also co-signed by Bieber) believes that, despite how many trends there are, consumers are still likely to find one that suits their personal aesthetic. The psychological play on wanting to chase the latest viral moment also helps drive … Read more

The new W.K. Kellogg Co. – A tale of two horizons

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The new W.K. Kellogg Co. – A tale of two horizons

NEW YORK — The management team of the soon-to-be cereal centric W.K. Kellogg Co. has two primary goals — upgrade and grow a business that has been a cog in a much larger organization featuring a diverse product portfolio and accelerate future top-line growth by looking beyond cereal. The leaders of the business that is … Read more