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PrestigePEO Acquires Georgia-Based PEO, Teamwork Services Expanding Reach and Increasing Service Offerings

PrestigePEO

PrestigePEO, a leading Professional Employer Organization (PEO), announced the acquisition of Teamwork Services, Inc., headquartered in Brunswick, Georgia. This strategic transaction, finalized on October 25, 2024, represents a pivotal step in expanding PrestigePEO's geographic footprint and service capabilities. Expanding Capabilities and Market Reach The acquisition of Teamwork Services will allow PrestigePEO to extend its market reach in the Southeastern United States, providing a broader network of clients and benefits brokers with high-quality Fortune 500-level employee benefits, compliance and risk management solutions, and extensive HR support. This acquisition strengthens PrestigePEO’s mission to empower small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with the tools they need to scale and succeed in a competitive landscape. " Bringing Teamwork Services into the PrestigePEO family represents an incredible opportunity to enhance our service delivery and expand our reach," said Andy Lubash, CEO of PrestigePEO. " Our shared commitment to providing premium benefits and personalized service will enable us to make a meaningful difference for businesses and broker partners across the Southeast, helping them grow and thrive in an evolving marketplace.” Strategic Value and Executive Insight PrestigePEO and Teamwork Services share a strong client-centric approach grounded in innovation, professionalism, and deep industry expertise. The collaboration will provide expanded solutions for clients while maintaining the high service standards each company is known for. Robyn Rusignuolo, COO of PrestigePEO, commented, " This acquisition is a great match between companies with proven leadership and a commitment to providing an excellent service experience. We are thrilled to welcome Teamwork Services’ clients, employees, and partners into our network, and we look forward to leveraging our combined expertise to support PrestigePEO’s market expansion." Pam Morris, President of Teamwork Services, expressed her enthusiasm: " We are excited to join forces with PrestigePEO and bring expanded resources and benefits to our valued clients. PrestigePEO's innovative approach to HR and compliance aligns perfectly with our mission to provide personalized and effective HR solutions. This partnership will only strengthen the support and expertise we can offer." About PrestigePEO PrestigePEO is one of the nation's leading PEOs, offering premium employee benefits, comprehensive HR solutions, compliance guidance, payroll management, retirement plan options, and more. PrestigePEO supports benefits brokers and their small and medium-sized business clients by providing personalized services and Fortune 500-caliber benefits, empowering businesses to scale confidently and successfully. Headquartered in Melville, NY, PrestigePEO operates nationwide, focusing on client support and industry-leading service. To learn more about, visit www.prestigepeo.com and follow PrestigePEO on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube. About Teamwork Services, Inc. Founded in 1989, Teamwork Services, Inc. is a Brunswick, Georgia-based PEO specializing in payroll management, HR consulting, risk management, and business planning services. Teamwork Services has a long-standing reputation for providing customized solutions to businesses across various industries, emphasizing trust, support, and reliable expertise. The company's commitment to its clients is paramount, making this partnership with PrestigePEO a natural progression in its mission to provide the highest level of HR support. Contact Details PrestigePEO Jay Zamft, Director of Marketing +1 516-692-8202 jzamft@prestigepeo.com Company Website https://www.prestigepeo.com/

November 04, 2024 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Mothers' Milk Bank California Launches Online Milk Drive for National Prematurity Awareness Month

The Mothers' Milk Bank

What: In honor of Prematurity Awareness Month this November, Mothers' Milk Bank California is launching an Online Milk Drive to raise awareness about the vital role donor breast milk plays in saving the lives of premature and medically fragile infants. With over 380,000 babies born prematurely in the U.S. each year, the need for donated human milk is greater than ever. This drive aims to increase the number of breast milk donors while educating the public about the importance of donor milk for infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs). When: November 1 – November 30, 2024 Where: Online or in-person at any of our 10 collection centers across California and Nevada. Who: Mothers' Milk Bank California invites breastfeeding mothers, community members, and supporters across the country to join this critical initiative. The Online Milk Drive is open to anyone who wants to help make a difference, whether by d onating milk online, dropping off milk at our collection centers, or spreading the word. Why: Donor breast milk provides life-saving nutrients and immune support to premature and sick infants who are unable to receive their mother’s milk. It is a crucial alternative when a mother’s own milk is unavailable, reducing the risk of serious infections like necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and improving health outcomes for the most vulnerable babies. The goal of this drive is to ensure that no baby goes without the nourishment they need to survive and thrive. How to Participate: Breastfeeding mothers can sign up to become milk donors through our easy online application or drop off their milk at any of our 10 collection centers. Community members can support the campaign by sharing it on social media and encouraging prospective milk donors to join the online drive. Make a Monetary Donation: You can support us financially by donating online. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps cover the costs of processing and distributing donor milk to those in need Founded 50 years ago, Mothers' Milk Bank California is a leading nonprofit dedicated to providing screened, donated human milk to babies in need. As a founding member of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA), it helped set standards for nonprofit milk banks across North America. The organization collects, pasteurizes, and distributes safe human milk to hospitals and families, ensuring essential nutrition for infants. Committed to improving lives, Mothersâ Milk Bank California supports families and advances neonatal care. Contact Details Jennifer Benito-Kowalski +1 408-831-7276 jbenito@mothersmilk.org Company Website https://camilkbank.org/

November 01, 2024 08:02 AM Pacific Daylight Time

Personal and Haunting Reflections on the American State

University of Michigan Press

With the persistent dysfunction of our current political moment, we should examine how significant changes to the American state have triggered this evolution. When Trump was elected in 2016, his sudden emergence surprised journalists, pundits, political consultants, and academics alike. Yet as the years since have demonstrated, the election was no fluke, but rather the rise of a movement. Twilight of the American State by Pierre Schlag (published free-to-read online by the University of Michigan Press in 2023) not only explores how U.S. law and legal institutions set the stage for 2016, but the book also shows how the uneasy and unstable combination of different versions of the state—liberal democratic, administered, neoliberal, and dissociative—fueled the political-legal dysfunction America confronts today. Of course this is not an easy topic to tackle. After reading the book, Mark Tushnet, William Nelson Cromwell Emeritus Professor of Law from the Harvard Law School wrote, “Schlag tells us that understanding how we got to where we are is the precondition for doing something about it, though he forgoes prescribing simple remedies.” That is immediately clear from the preface, where the author writes, “This is an unusual book for law. It has no conclusion. Instead, it offers itself as a preliminary step: it is an effort at awareness and reconnaissance—a kind of intellectual reckoning with our political-legal conditions.” As promised, Twilight of the American State avoids prescribing quick fixes or lamenting political polarization, and instead invites all readers to take a big picture view of how our law and legal institutions have changed, and how those changes will shape our future. It’s a provocative thesis—a dramatic rethinking of the political-legal character of the American state. Mitchel Lasser, Professor of Law and Director of Graduate Studies at Cornell Law School praised Schlag’s writing for making an “exciting and cutting-edge contribution in the fields of legal and political theory and history” and added, “Its distinctive voice is simultaneously personal, charming, and haunting.” Author Pierre Schlag is University Distinguished Professor & Byron R. White Professor of Law at the University of Colorado. In his book, he brings to bear his experience teaching jurisprudence, constitutional laws, and contemporary legal theory, as well as his previous experience as a lawyer with the Washington, D.C. firm of Covington & Burling. Since writing the book, Schlag has continued to consider the issues that remain unaddressed. He reflected, “My own profession (law) has largely failed to examine the ways in which it has allowed law to turn from a profession into a business. Indeed, the state (with or without Trump) is now a business—a set of extensive (and largely covert) legalistic entanglements with private enterprise—local tax breaks, selected subsidies, exemptions, special dispensations, waivers, and so on. These are markers of institutions that have been implicated in and become victims of their own degradation.” In thinking about the upcoming election he added, “Now, of course, given the election... these questions are probably not foremost on everyone’s mind. But even so our institutions—the media, the press, the political parties—could do with a bit of self-reckoning—and not just internally.” Twilight of the American State is part of the University of Michigan Press’s “ Dialogues in Democracy ” collection, which invites all readers to find books that contextualize their experiences of voting in America. As they point out, while “tensions erupt every four years during the presidential election, [they] also shape our daily experiences of democracy outside the voting booth.” To make sure all interested readers have an opportunity to engage with this scholarship, the book was published open access and is immediately available free-to-read online at https://doi.org/10.3998/mpub.12393244. So, what has changed, and what can we do to address it? We invite you all to read the book for free and reflect on your own solutions. The University of Michigan Press is a vital component of UM Library's Publishing division, which is the primary academic publishing division of the University. In partnership with authors and series editors, they publish in a wide range of humanities and social science disciplines. They champion the library’s dedication to helping all learners, researchers, and creators to succeed through global digital and print publishing and distribution programs. The Press, with a rich history of publishing expertise, continues to lead in the development of digital scholarship and to support the dissemination of quality knowledge as widely and freely as possible. Twilight of the American State By Pierre Schlag Publication Date: February 16, 2023 Cloth ISBN 978-0-472-13338-3 | $75.00 Paper ISBN 978-0-472-03926-5 | $24.95 Open Access ISBN 978-0-472-903832 242 pages, 2 tables, 6x9” Distributor: Chicago Distribution Center https://doi.org/10.3998/mpub.12393244 Contact Details Danielle Coty-Fattal Publicity Manager dcoty@umich.edu

November 01, 2024 09:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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MYBUNDLE BLACK FRIDAY INDUSTRY INITIATIVE DELIVERS STREAMING TV DEALS AND SPENDING POWER TO MILLIONS OF HOLIDAY SHOPPERS

MyBundle

MyBundle, the leading platform connecting consumers, streaming services and broadband providers with tools to simplify streaming television, shared details of a new Black Friday industry program. The program leverages MyBundle’s unique channel of big and small broadband provider partners around the country to give streaming services and their Black Friday deals unprecedented exposure and context. MyBundle partners with a growing network of more than 270 broadband providers that collectively serve more than 13.5 million internet customers. These customers look to their broadband providers for guidance on streaming TV services and often, free credits toward streaming TV bundled with their internet service. In turn, broadband providers look to MyBundle to provide marketing resources, expertise and a vehicle for providing those credits. The MyBundle Black Friday program capitalizes on these relationships with two key components. First, MyBundle will publish all Black Friday streaming deals the moment they go live at mybundle.tv/pages/black-friday, which instantly syndicates across the sites of the MyBundle broadband partner network. Second, MyBundle is giving those partners everything they need - from marketing materials to customer emails to a co-branded site where customers receive their MyBundle streaming payment cards - to offer their own Black Friday streaming TV promotions. For example, order internet service and get $100 in streaming credits to spend on Black Friday deals or upgrade your internet service and get $15/month for the next six months. “Consumers have long adopted Black Friday as the unofficial start of the holiday shopping period, and the streaming industry has jumped in with both feet. MyBundle believes it is the ideal time for folks to sign up for new services they have had their eyes on,” said MyBundle Co-Founder and CEO, Jason Cohen. “With this program, broadband providers get to leverage streaming deals to grow subscriber adds, upgrades and retention and to drive broadband revenue. Streamers get to leverage the broadband providers to get their deals in front of new customers. And customers get outstanding values on streaming deals, from a provider they trust, with subsidies to spend and a directory of where to spend it.” Streaming services that want to be promoted to this base of millions of subsidized streamers should send the details of their Black Friday offer, including discounts and effective dates to blackfriday@mybundle.tv. More information on MyBundle partnership opportunities for broadband providers can be found at mybundlepartners.com. More information on MyBundle partnership opportunities for streaming services can be found at mybundlepartners.com/streaming. More MyBundle Free Consumer Tools Find My Bundle is MyBundle’s free, easy-to-use personalized streaming TV recommendation engine that enables and streamlines the migration from traditional pay TV to streaming alternatives. Find My Bundle guides customers through a step-by-step process to specify all of their television needs, including live locals, news and sports, and then recommends the simplest, most affordable streaming alternative. The MyBundle mobile app was recently launched to help consumers build and maintain a list of movies and TV shows they want to watch, with synopses, ratings, trailers and “where to watch” all in one place. The new MyBundle NFL schedule provides listings information for every streaming television option of every game this regular season, organized by team. Further, any latest promotional deal for the respective streaming services will also be promoted on the MyBundle NFL schedule page. About MyBundle MyBundle is the industry-leading consumer and enterprise platform simplifying streaming TV. MyBundle’s free and easy-to-use tools help consumers discover and manage their streaming service subscriptions, watch free live TV, and find content to watch across their services. Now with more than 150 streaming services and partnering with more than 270 broadband providers serving more than 13.5 million customers and growing, the MyBundle platform helps consumers navigate the streaming video world. The MyBundle partner network creates new, symbiotic growth opportunities for programmers and high-speed data distributors alike by syndicating MyBundle’s educational and informational tools to prospective new customers. Contact Details Becker PR for MyBundle Eric Becker +1 303-638-3469 press@mybundle.tv Company Website https://mybundle.tv/

November 01, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Joe Homebuyer SoCal Metro Launches New Cash Offer Program for San Bernardino Residents

Rev Up Marketers

Joe Homebuyer SoCal Metro has officially launched its Cash Offer Program, offering San Bernardino residents an efficient and straightforward solution for selling their homes for cash. This program is tailored for homeowners seeking quick sales without the complications and costs associated with traditional real estate transactions. Addressing Local Homeowners’ Needs In recent years, many San Bernardino homeowners have faced personal and financial challenges necessitating swift home sales. Whether avoiding foreclosure or selling inherited properties, the Cash Offer Program provides fair cash offers and fast turnaround times, making it easier to Sell home fast San Bernardino, often closing deals in under 10 days. Program Overview Homeowners can initiate the process by submitting property information via the company’s website or by contacting the team for a free consultation. Joe Homebuyer SoCal Metro evaluates the property’s condition and the current market conditions before delivering a fair, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours. The program eliminates the need for repairs, showings, or agent fees, allowing homes to be sold as-is. Joe Homebuyer SoCal Metro emphasizes transparency and integrity throughout the transaction process, ensuring homeowners understand their offers and receive the full agreed-upon amount at closing. Tailored Solutions for Every Homeowner This program caters to various homeowner circumstances, including those needing expedited sales, owners of distressed properties, or those wishing to avoid the lengthy listing process. Additionally, it serves individuals relocating or downsizing who desire a simplified selling experience without extensive negotiations. “Recognizing that every homeowner's situation is unique, customized solutions are offered to meet individual needs, whether due to financial difficulties or the desire for a straightforward cash sale,” added Asis. Serving the San Bernardino Community The Cash Offer Program reflects Joe Homebuyer SoCal Metro’s commitment to the San Bernardino community. With a team of local real estate professionals, the company delivers personalized service that national chains may not provide. The initiative empowers homeowners by offering a hassle-free method to sell their homes for cash without hidden fees or delays. About Joe Homebuyer SoCal Metro: Joe Homebuyer SoCal Metro is a local real estate company dedicated to providing homeowners with a quick and reliable way to sell their properties. With a focus on transparency and customer service, the company offers tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of San Bernardino residents. For more information about the Cash Offer Program or to schedule a free consultation, please visit www.joehomebuyersocalmetro.com Contact Details Joe Homebuyer SoCal Metro Kenneth Asis +1 562-620-4062 info@joehomebuyersocalmetro.com Company Website https://www.joehomebuyersocalmetro.com

November 01, 2024 08:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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The Tech Driving Rezolve Ai’s Mission To Transform Retail, And What Sets It Apart From The Pack

Benzinga

By Josh Enomoto, Benzinga As artificial intelligence continues to capture significant attention across industries, we are now witnessing companies like Rezolve Ai (NASDAQ: RZLV) pave a path for the commercialization of AI technologies. With a focus on revolutionizing retail interactions, Rezolve Ai believes it is poised to redefine the shopping experience through its innovative solutions, particularly in the emerging fields of Conversational AI and Conversational Commerce. Introducing BrainPowa: Rezolve AI's Cutting-Edge Language Model At the heart of Rezolve Ai’s offerings is BrainPowa, a proprietary large language model that integrates AI, machine learning and automation. This platform enhances customer engagement, streamlines checkout processes and delivers real-time, personalized shopping experiences. Designed for scalability, BrainPowa can be deployed across multiple cloud platforms, making it adaptable for businesses of all sizes. Tailored AI Solutions for Retail Rezolve Ai’s BrainPowa is specifically engineered for retail applications, addressing key consumer pain points and enhancing operational efficiency. The platform is divided into three core components, each designed to boost engagement and revenue: Brain Commerce; Offers personalized product recommendations and optimizes the shopping experience, ensuring customers find exactly what they need. Brain Checkout: Streamlines the payment process, reducing cart abandonment with features like one-click purchases and automated payment integrations. Brain Assistant: Provides real-time customer support with advanced conversational AI capabilities in 95 languages, enhancing the overall shopping experience. Rezolve Ai reports that it distinguishes itself in the crowded AI market by offering benefits on both the customer-facing and backend sides of retail operations. This dual approach ensures smooth interactions for both buyers and sellers. Recently, Rezolve Ai announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) to integrate and commercialize the BrainPowa suite across Microsoft's marketplace, sales channels and Azure cloud infrastructure. Enhancing The Shopping Experience Brain Commerce and Brain Assistant work together to significantly improve the shopping experience. By leveraging predictive analytics, Rezolve Ai can assess customer behaviors to promote relevant product searches, increasing time spent on e-commerce platforms and boosting conversion rates. On the backend, Brain Checkout reduces friction in the checkout process with one-click purchases and automated payment integrations. This component also optimizes backend operations like inventory updates and order processing. With studies showing that nearly 70% of online shopping carts are abandoned, Rezolve Ai’s technology offers solutions to analyze customer behavior, predict abandonment triggers and implement personalized solutions to reduce cart abandonment. The Brains Behind BrainPowa Rezolve Ai’s success is driven by its leadership team, which includes experts in technology, software development and global marketing. CEO Daniel M. Wagner, a serial eCommerce innovator, leads the company alongside Chief Product Officer Souvik Banerjee, who brings over two decades of experience in technology and digital product development. CTO Dr. Salman Ahmed, with over 20 years of experience, rounds out the team, helping enable Rezolve Ai to capitalize on the growing AI market in e-commerce. Distinguishing Itself In A Competitive Market While generative AI models like OpenAI's ChatGPT offer mass data processing capabilities, Rezolve Ai’s BrainPowa is specifically tailored for retail and e-commerce. This focus allows Rezolve AI to provide more relevant and effective solutions for retailers, addressing inefficiencies and promoting additional purchasing opportunities. The company reports that unlike other AI solutions, BrainPowa offers full enterprise on-premise optionality, allowing it to scale with the enterprises it serves. This flexibility is crucial for retailers looking to enhance their digital presence and improve customer interactions. Built For Scalability And Flexibility Rezolve Ai’s platform is designed to accommodate the complexities of businesses across the valuation spectrum. Its cloud-agnostic design allows it to operate on multiple cloud providers, avoiding vendor lock-in issues and ensuring seamless integration and scalability. This flexibility enables retailers to quickly implement and benefit from BrainPowa's capabilities. Driving The Future Of Retail Innovation Rezolve Ai seeks to carve out and lead in a completely new category: Conversational AI and Conversational Commerce. The company reports that the BrainPowa platform sets a new standard in retail technology, combining AI-driven personalization, seamless interactions and flexible cloud infrastructure. As the retail sector increasingly embraces AI to tackle modern challenges, Rezolve Ai’s tailored solutions potentially position it as a leader in this transformation, providing businesses with the tools they need to thrive in a competitive landscape. Featured image by Preis_King from Pixabay. Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

November 01, 2024 08:35 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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ETFs Aligned With U.S. Political Divides: Perspectives Ahead Of The Election

Benzinga

By Kyle Anthony, Benzinga Elections represent a key inflection point for market sentiment, influencing the political and economic landscape. With less than 30 days until the U.S. presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump are making a concerted push to amplify their respective platforms to the American public. While the U.S. presidential election is dominating headlines, congressional elections will also occur in November. Given the nature of the interaction between both branches of the U.S. government, congressional leadership can have a material impact on the president’s ability to achieve their agenda; as such, observing the behaviors and actions of congressional members can provide some level of insight into pending decisions that may have real-world ramifications. Gleaning investment insight from U.S. congressional members and their spouses is the basis of Subversive Capital’s Unusual Whales Subversive Democratic ETF (BATS: NANC) and Unusual Whales Subversive Republican ETF (BATS: KRUZ). Investing In The Wisdom Of Crowds NANC and KRUZ reflect the “wisdom of crowds” theory, which suggests that large crowds are collectively wiser than individual experts. By investing in accordance with the trading activity of congressional members, the ETFs potentially benefit from the informational insight these individuals may be privy to. Investments by members of Congress and their spouses must be disclosed under the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act (STOCK Act), which requires members of Congress and their spouses to disclose any trades for transactions over $1,000 within 45 days. STOCK Act filings are filed with either the Senate Office of Public Records or the Clerk of the House of Representatives and made available online according to the Ethics in Government Act (EIGA). While bipartisan support has been growing for restricting congressional trading, enacting such a bill is still far off. It’s also important to note that the current STOCK Act 45-day disclosure delay hasn't materially impacted the performance of NANC and KRUZ, as they continue to provide valuable insight into congressional members' long-term investment strategies. As long as the legislative framework remains unchanged, these ETFs offer a unique advantage in capturing these trends. Looking Below The Surface On Both ETFs In constructing the ETFs, holdings were based on the relative dollar amounts disclosed by Congress members and their spouses. In essence, larger dollar amounts equate to more "weight" in the portfolio. When a trade is disclosed, the manager selects the midpoint of the reported range. Both ETFs thus far in the year have seen double-digit returns. Year-to-date, as of October 25, 2024, KRUZ has returned 14.33% (NAV Total Return), while NANC ’s return of 25.24% (NAV Total Return) has been comparable to that of the S&P 500 Total Return Index (23.14%) and Nasdaq Composite Total Return Index (24.06%). The S&P 500 Total Return Index reflects the 500 largest companies that are in the United States, whereas the Nasdaq Composite Total Return Index is composed of stocks listed on the Nasdaq stock Exchange, which is heavily weighted towards companies in the information technology sector. The performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent Standardized Performance and month-end performance, click the following links: KRUZ and NANC. While both funds have a similar number of holdings (NANC: 168 vs. KRUZ: 169), their respective compositions are significantly different, highlighting the difference in the worldview of each political group. NANC’s predominant exposure is the technology sector (42.48%), with consumer cyclical (12.08%), communication services (11.19%) and healthcare (11.05%) being the other significant sector exposures. Conversely, KRUZ’s sector exposures are relatively more distributed. While the technology sector (25.54%) is still the largest, financial services (14.92%), industrials (13.81%) and energy (10.35%) round out the other significant sector exposures. Ironically, the only shared holdings held by both funds are Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) (NANC: 12.74% vs. KRUZ: 3.46%) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) (NANC: 7.97% vs. KRUZ: 1.26%), with both being among NANC’s top 10 holdings and Nvidia being in KRUZ’s top 10. This is noteworthy, as both companies are seminal leaders in artificial intelligence (AI) development and advancement. As such, despite each group's differing political ideologies, these companies' strong performance is irrefutable, regardless of where one stands on the political aisle. Investing In A Changing Political Landscape Both presidential candidates have outlined their respective views on the U.S. economy and their plans should they enter the Oval Office. Congress has a significant role in bringing to fruition or blocking any policy actions advocated by the executive branch; as such, the investing activity of these individuals provides some insight into the collective intelligence of the most informed group regarding future U.S. policy legislation and its impact on the broader economy. For investors who maintain a macroeconomic focus and want to benefit from the informational advantage gleaned from knowing the investing activity of congressional individuals, NANC and KRUZ are turnkey solutions that meet these characteristics. Featured photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash. Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Investing involves risk including possible loss of principal. It is possible that legislation or regulation could be enacted that limits, restricts or prevents United States Congresspeople and/or their spouses from personal securities trading. Legal, tax and regulatory changes could occur that may adversely affect the Fund and its ability to pursue its investment strategies and/or increase the costs of implementing such strategies. Government regulation may change the manner in which the Fund is able to implement it’s principal investment strategy. Government regulation may change frequently and may have significant adverse consequences for the Fund or its investments. It is not possible to predict fully the effects of current or future regulation. A high portfolio turnover rate has the potential to result in the realization and distribution to shareholders of higher capital gains, which may subject you to a higher tax liability. High portfolio turnover also necessarily results in greater transaction costs which may reduce Fund performance. Before investing you should carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This and other information is in the prospectus and summary prospectus available on the respective product pages of each fund:KRUZ and NANC. Please read the prospectus and summary prospectus carefully before you invest. Distributor: Quasar Distributors, LLC. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

November 01, 2024 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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News Release

China’s Antimony Export Restrictions Ignite Global Demand Surge: A Bullish Outlook on This Critical Mineral

MILIF, PPTA, LMT, NOC

Antimony, an essential mineral for military and high-tech applications, is at the center of an escalating supply crisis. In August 2024, China, which controls nearly 80% of global antimony production, imposed strict export restrictions, citing national security concerns. This decision left Western nations scrambling to secure alternative sources, underscoring their dependency on China for critical minerals. “The vise-tight grip that China wields over rare minerals crucial for today’s technologies is about to become even stronger,” reported The New York Times, capturing the harsh reality facing many industries. For U.S. defense contractors like Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC), the timing couldn’t be worse. Both rely on antimony to harden ammunition and enhance flame-resistant armor. Without secure, reliable supply chains, these companies face potential production disruptions, sparking concerns around U.S. defense readiness. The urgency to secure antimony has led to renewed focus on North American mining projects, one of note is the Perpetua Resources’ (NASDAQ: PPTA) Stibnite Gold Project in Idaho. Backed by government funding and fast-tracked permits, Perpetua’s project could provide much-needed domestic supply. CEO Jon Cherry describes it as a "win-win" for Idaho and U.S. security, stressing its potential to reduce reliance on China. As Western nations grapple with a critical supply crisis in antimony, driven by China's stringent export restrictions, there is a pressing need for alternative sources of this essential mineral. This urgency has sparked renewed interest in domestic and European mining projects, highlighting the importance of securing reliable supply chains for defense and technology applications. In this context, Military Metals Corp. (CSE: MILI) (OTCQB: MILIF) is positioning itself to play a vital role in addressing these challenges through strategic acquisitions and resource development. West Gore Antimony Project In September 2024, Military Metals acquired the historic West Gore Antimony Project in Nova Scotia, Canada—a former antimony-producing site with a history dating back to the late 19th century. The brownfield project, with a record of significant antimony and gold production, represents a cornerstone of Military Metals’ portfolio. At its peak, West Gore was Canada’s largest antimony mine, with historic high-grade drill results revealing yields of 10.6 grams per tonne (gpt) of gold and 3.4% antimony across 7.07 meters. Military Metals CEO Scott Eldridge noted that the acquisition aligns with the company’s goal of becoming a significant global player in antimony. “Antimony prices have surged due to recent supply constraints, including China’s export restrictions. West Gore is a critical step toward providing our shareholders exposure to this strategically important metal,” Eldridge stated. The site offers valuable untapped resources and aligns with efforts to secure domestic critical mineral supplies. West Gore spans 585 hectares, with additional claims in Hants County covering another 388 hectares, encompassing historic mine workings and mineralized zones. Reports of surface stockpiles and tailings from early 20th-century operations provide a potential near-term resource. This Canadian acquisition strengthens Military Metals' foothold as the company prepares to explore both legacy deposits and new mineralized zones for the 2024 season. Expanding into Europe Extending its reach into Europe, Military Metals recently signed a definitive agreement to acquire three key properties in Slovakia, marking its entry into the European critical mineral landscape. This acquisition includes the Trojarova and Tiennesgrund antimony projects, and the Medvedi-Potok tin project—sites that were initially explored during the Soviet era. These locations hold substantial historical data, with Soviet-era exploration indicating strong antimony potential, especially at Trojarova. Trojarova, the most advanced of the three, contains an estimated 1.5 kilometers of mineralized strike. While Soviet classifications need modern confirmation, Military Metals intends to conduct validation drilling to bring estimates in line with National Instrument 43-101 standards. Eldridge highlighted the acquisition’s strategic importance, pointing to the European Union’s Critical Raw Materials Act as a potential pathway to secure funding for regional mineral projects. These resources aim to meet European demand and diversify supply chains, reducing dependency on minerals from politically sensitive regions. Alongside Trojarova, the Tiennesgrund Project features a 10-kilometer fault-hosted vein system with promising mineralization potential. Initial surveys will be followed by further exploration, as past production was largely artisanal. The Medvedi-Potok Project complements Military Metals’ portfolio with its tin deposit, adding revenue potential within a stable European jurisdiction. Positioning and Market Impact With antimony prices surging from $11,000 per tonne to over $34,000 due to recent supply disruptions, Military Metals is positioning itself to address demand. Antimony’s importance spans applications from advanced battery technologies and military equipment to renewable energy solutions, making it a designated critical mineral in the U.S., Canada, the European Union, and other Western economies. China, Russia, and Tajikistan collectively control over 90% of the world’s antimony reserves, leaving the Western world vulnerable to supply issues and pushing for new domestic sources. Military Metals’ acquisitions not only expand its portfolio but align with a broader Western push to secure critical resources vital for economic and defense stability. These efforts may also benefit from regulatory support, like the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act, which could help fund mineral development on the continent. By establishing assets in stable, Western-aligned jurisdictions, the company aims to cater to North American and European markets and reduce the reliance on politically sensitive imports. Looking Ahead: Military Metals’ Growing Role in the Critical Minerals Landscape With the recent uplisting to the OTCQB on October 30, Military Metals has gained increased visibility in U.S. markets, positioning itself to attract a broader investor base as it expands through strategic acquisitions and resource development. By securing assets across North America and Europe, the company is establishing itself at the center of the Western antimony supply chain, poised to meet both North American and European demand. As geopolitical tensions reshape global supply chains, Military Metals Corp. is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone in Western markets for this essential mineral. With exploration underway, the industry is closely watching the company’s Canadian and Slovakian projects as they promise to support a diversified and secure supply chain for the West. Disclaimers: RazorPitch Inc. "RazorPitch" is not operated by a licensed broker, a dealer, or a registered investment adviser. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investment advice. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides investors a safe harbor in regard to forward-looking statements. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, goals, assumptions, or future events or performances are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. 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ETFs: A Streamlined Approach to Sector-Specific Investment

Select Sector SPDR

In the dynamic world of financial markets, the Select Sector SPDR ETFs offer a practical method for investors seeking sector-specific investments. By segmenting the S&P 500 into defined sectors, these ETFs present both individual and institutional investors with an opportunity to build more targeted and strategic investment portfolios. Select Sector SPDR ETFs are designed to cater to various segments of the economy, allowing investors to concentrate their investments based on specific economic sectors, aligned with their investment goals, risk tolerance, and market perspectives. Overview of the available Select Sector SPDR ETFs Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) is centered around telecommunications and media companies. Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) is comprised of companies involved in non-essential goods and services focused on luxury items, automobiles, and hotels. Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) is primarily essential consumer goods and services like beverages, clothing, and personal products. Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) is focused on the energy sector which includes oil and natural gas industries. Financials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) includes banking, capital markets, and insurance industries. Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) is dedicated to pharmaceuticals, healthcare equipment, and biotechnology. Industrials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) encompasses manufacturing, construction, and aerospace companies. Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) focuses on mining, construction materials, and packaging sectors. Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE) looks into commercial real estate services and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), excluding Mortgage REITs. Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) is focused on the information technology, semiconductor, and electronics industries. Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) centers around electricity and natural gas companies. The Select Sector SPDR ETFs provide an uncomplicated and transparent way to navigate sector-specific investments, allowing investors to adjust their strategies in response to ever-changing market dynamics. This sector-focused approach can provide detailed analysis and strategic portfolio management, offering a valuable tool for investors to fine-tune their investment allocations. As the ETF landscape continues to evolve, the Select Sector SPDR provides a mechanism for investors aiming to fine tune their investment strategies through focused sector allocations. This structured investment avenue supports the development of robust and adaptive portfolios, tailored to meet diverse investor needs and market conditions. DISCLAIMER: This is a work of research and should not be taken as investment or financial advice. Therefore, Select Sector SPDRs or the publisher is not liable for any decision made based on the publication. About the Company: Select Sector SPDR ETFs offer flexibility and customization opportunities. Many investors have similar outlooks, but no two are exactly alike. Select Sector SPDR ETFs let investors select the sectors that best meet their investment goals. DISCLOSURES The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index of 500 common stocks that is generally considered representative of the U.S. stock market. The index is heavily weighted toward stocks with large market capitalizations and represents approximately two-thirds of the total market value of all domestic common stocks. The S&P 500 Index figures do not reflect any fees, expenses or taxes. An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, fees and expenses before investing. One may not invest directly in an index. Transparent ETFs provide daily disclosure of portfolio holdings and weightings All ETFs are subject to risk, including loss of principal. Sector ETF products are also subject to sector risk and nondiversification risk, which generally will result in greater price fluctuations than the overall market. Diversification does not eliminate risk. An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus, which contains this and other information, call 1-866-SECTOR-ETF (732-8673) or visit www.sectorspdrs.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., a registered broker-dealer, is distributor for the Select Sector SPDR Trust. Media Contact: Company: Select Sector SPDRs Contact: Dan Dolan* Address: 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203 Country: United States Email: dan.dolan@sectorspdrs.com Website: https://www.sectorspdrs.com/ *Dan Dolan is a Registered Representative of ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., a registered broker-dealer, is the distributor for the Select Sector SPDR Trust. SEL007907 EXP 12/31/24 Contact Details Dan Dolan +1 203-935-8103 dan.dolan@sectorspdrs.com Company Website https://www.sectorspdrs.com/

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