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–News Direct– Pineapple Financial CEO Shubha Dasgupts joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the launch of a groundbreaking deal management system expected to propel the company's growth further. The unveiling coincides with the release of Pineapple Financial's second-quarter fiscal results for 2024, highlighting significant revenue growth and strategic expansions. The centerpiece of Pineapple Financial's growth strategy is PineappleONE, a first-of-its-kind platform designed to revolutionize broker operations in the mortgage market. PineappleONE streamlines the entire deal process, from origination to submission, providing brokers with a comprehensive view of mortgage deal details in a single interface. The system automates time-consuming tasks such as ge...

–News Direct– Source: Freepik Gold prices are on the upswing as investors keep a close watch on several key factors influencing the market. One significant driver is the anticipation of lower interest rates, which enhances gold's appeal as a hedge against inflation and currency devaluation. Furthermore, increased demand from China adds to the positive momentum, bolstering gold's position as a sought-after asset in global markets. Spot gold was trading over $2,320 an ounce on Monday, representing an advance of about 12% for the year.1 Central banks worldwide are also contributing to the rise in gold prices by demonstrating a continued interest in acquiring the precious metal. In March alone, central banks purchased a total of 16 tonnes of gold, highlighting its enduring ap...

–News Direct– FinTok 2024 Awards While TikTok enthusiasts convene at the Capitol in Washington and lawmakers strive to enact a nationwide ban on the beloved app, Debt.com is focusing on acknowledging and honoring the finest financial content creators. The subset of the app known as #FinTok has more than 4.5 billion views and is a popular outlet for advice. The dark side is that it contains misleading information that could land people in financial or legal trouble. For the second year in a row to help filter through the noise, Debt.com recognizes creators providing practical and actionable financial guidance. The FinTok Awards shines a spotlight on the valuable contributions of creators who empower users with trustworthy financial guidance in an increasingly digital world. Unlike many oth...

Coral Springs, FL, 7th May 2024, ZEX PR WIRE, All Year Cooling, a cornerstone in South Florida’s air conditioning industry since 1973, is gearing up to help residents face the expected intense heat of summer 2024. With a record of more than 350,000 satisfied customers, the company provides end-to-end air conditioning solutions, handling everything from system selection to complete installation. Tommy Smith, the president of All Year Cooling, expressed his commitment, “Having been a part of this community for over fifty years, our goal is to ensure that every household in Florida can enjoy a cool, safe home environment. Our team, known for their prompt and friendly service, will continue to offer free in-home consultations and same-day installations from Vero Beach to Homestead, ensuring...

–News Direct– In Debt and Full of Regret Debt.com, a leading financial resource, unveils startling insights from its recent survey of 1,000 Americans, shedding light on prevalent financial regrets during Financial Literacy Month. According to the survey findings, a staggering 78% of respondents admitted to harboring financial regrets, with overspending on credit cards emerging as the primary remorse for one in five individuals. Its unsurprising that credit card debt is a mounting concern. With over 1 billion credit cards in circulation in the United States for a population of 333 million, the escalation of credit card balances directly correlates with increased financial stress. Don Silvestri President of Debt.com The extent of credit card debt among respondents is equally concerning. Mor...

New York, US, 7th May 2024, ZEX PR WIRE, In an era where brand longevity is as volatile as fashion trends, Pelle Pelle’s 46-year legacy in the fashion industry embodies a rare blend of resilience and innovation. Launched in 1978 by the visionary Marc Buchanan in Detroit, Pelle Pelle emerged from a passion for high-quality leatherwear and has since evolved into an icon of hip hop and urban culture. With a reputation built on superior craftsmanship and vibrant, innovative designs, Pelle Pelle has managed to stay relevant in the rapidly changing fashion landscape. Today, as it commemorates its 46th anniversary, the brand not only celebrates its storied past but also embraces a resurgence, backed by high-profile endorsements from music and style icons like Alicia Keys and Playboi Carti. Pell...

–News Direct– PainReform CEO Ilan Hadar joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company at the forefront of addressing the opioid crisis in the United States, is developing PRF-110, an innovative post-operative pain treatment designed as an alternative to traditional opioids. PRF-110 is applied directly by surgeons during procedures, offering patients up to 72 hours of continuous pain relief, potentially eliminating the need for additional pain medications post-surgery. The company is currently advancing a Phase III study in Texas to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of PRF-110. The study, which began in October 2023, has already seen significant progress with more than 50% of the target 400 patients enrolled. Completion of patient enrollment is expected by mid-year, and ...

–News Direct– American Rare Earths Limited CEO Donald Swartz joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the results of a metallurgical study on the leaching extraction of Rare Earth Elements from Halleck Creek ore using low-temperature, direct acid leaching. The study, conducted by researchers at the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering at Virginia Tech, was part of a three-year research contract awarded by the U.S. Department of Energys Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to Phinix, LLC, with American Rare Earth and Virginia Tech as team members. Swartz highlighted that the positive results from the metallurgical study further confirm the findings of previous testwork carried out by Wood PLC. Independent technical studies, recently published and peer-reviewed,...

–News Direct– Ocean Power Technologies CEO Philipp Stratmann joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share exciting news with Proactive regarding the company's recent achievement in completing multiple offshore demonstrations for potential customers of its Artificial Intelligence-capable Maritime Domain Awareness Solution, Merrows. These demonstrations were conducted utilizing OPT's Next Generation PowerBuoy, marking a significant milestone in showcasing the solution's capabilities to key stakeholders. Stratmann emphasized that these successful field demonstrations position OPT uniquely, allowing the company to demonstrate the fully functional Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities of the PowerBuoy directly to potential customers. By bypa...

–News Direct– Ballast Rock, the diversified investment management firm, today announced it has launched Sunbelt Multifamily Fund III LP (SB3), the third private equity real estate fund in its Sunbelt series. Ballast Rock is targeting a raise of $100 million for the fund, which, like the previous Sunbelt Funds, will focus on acquiring and renovating a diversified portfolio of workforce multifamily properties in the U.S. Southeast. Ballast Rock has identified and is performing due diligence on a value-add property that would represent the first acquisition for the new fund. The broader real estate market has experienced tremendous uncertainty, given the rise in interest rates and disruptions in the credit markets. The team have patiently been assessing the long-term impacts of these changes...