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- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (June 29): Shares in Hartalega Holdings Bhd saw the highest jump in a day since November last year and emerged as the top gainer on Bursa Malaysia, amid spots of resurgence in Covid-19 cases. At the opening bell, the stock opened unchanged at RM2.65 and surged further towards the closing bell, ending the day 30 sen or 11.32% higher to RM2.95. Trading volume surged to 25.44 million shares, highest since March 18 and five times its 200-day average of 4.72 million shares. At RM2.95, the glove maker is valued at RM10.11 billion. Previously, the highest jump in a day by Hartalega was on Nov 29 last year, whereby the stock closed 72 sen or 13.27% higher to RM6.16. Since the beginning of this year, the stock has fallen by 59.86%, following the global transition to the endemic phase of the Covid-19 pandemic. On the broader market, the Bursa Malaysia Healthcare Index — which tracks the performance of healthcare stocks — ended in the positive … [Read more...] about Hartalega posts largest single-day jump since November, glove stocks rise on Covid resurgence fears

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Jarnell Stokes was recruited early on in his basketball career to follow in the footsteps of some of the NBA’s greatest players. After a career altering injury in 2018, he had to pivot – embracing his Memphis roots and a deep mindfulness. Stokes is now a successful crypto investor, entrepreneur, published author, and movie producer. And he’s just getting started. Brendan Doherty: Let’s start early - how did growing up in Memphis in the ‘90s shape who you are today? Jarnell Stokes: Memphis is an extremely authentic place when it comes to diversity, it’s a booming place. I call it the new Harlem. Much like Harlem in the 1920s, Memphis is seeing many African American artists and creatives rising up. I feel that heritage is engraved in me and has made me a tough-minded individual. The thing that stands out in my mind is the music - hearing the trombones and the tubas, the flutes, the drum line filling. That's what I … [Read more...] about Icon: NBA Pro Turns Injury Into Wins Across Crypto, Hollywood, & Mindfulness

One of the reasons I'm so passionate about entrepreneurship is that it allows anyone to chart their own destiny. If you have a good idea and the willingness to pursue it, you're on your way to supporting yourself and adding value to our economy. Which is why, as my company gathered stories from LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs for Pride Month, I was happy to hear that the spirit of self-determination is alive and well. "Ever since I was a child, I've always wanted to be my own boss," says RJ Silver, owner of Sad Boy Designs. "The only thing that ever struck my interest was art, and I wanted to find the best way to display my talents. Today, I'm a graphic designer, and I create multiple things ranging from small keychains to large car decals." We need more, not less, of stories like this. That's one reason Hello Alice regularly surveys the more than 800,000 small business owners on our platform to understand their quantitative and qualitative experiences and advance targeted … [Read more...] about 4 Challenges–and Triumphs–of LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs in 2022

Editor's note: Below you'll find the week 93 release of the NYC Recovery Index, originally published June 14, 2022. Visit the NYC Recovery index homepage for the latest data. New York City’s Economic Recovery Index remained unchanged for the week ending June 4, 2022, at a score of 73 out of 100. Positive changes were recorded in rental availability, UI claims, subway ridership, and COVID-19 hospitalizations, which declined from the highs reached last week. Meanwhile, a notable decline was seen in the number of restaurant reservations, eliminating recent gains within the city’s dining scene. New York City’s economic recovery stands at a score of 73 out of 100, according to the New York City Recovery Index, a joint project between Investopedia and NY1 . Over two years into the pandemic, New York City’s economic recovery is just under three-quarters of the way back to pre-pandemic levels. COVID-19 Hospitalization Rate Retreats The COVID-19 hospitalization rate in … [Read more...] about The New York City Recovery Index: June 13

Editor's note: Below you'll find the week 94 release of the NYC Recovery Index, originally published June 21, 2022. Visit the NYC Recovery index homepage for the latest data. New York City’s economic recovery index rose by two points for the week ending June 11, 2022, reaching a score of 75 out of 100. Large increases were recorded in rental vacancies and restaurant reservations, along with a slight increase in home sales. Meanwhile, subway ridership recorded a slight decline, while the COVID-19 hospitalization rate rose. New York City’s economic recovery stands at a score of 75 out of 100, according to the New York City Recovery Index, a joint project between Investopedia and NY1 . Over two years into the pandemic, New York City’s economic recovery is three-quarters of the way back to pre-pandemic levels. COVID-19 Hospitalizations Back on the Rise The COVID-19 hospitalization rate in New York City increased during the week ending June 11, as daily … [Read more...] about The New York City Recovery Index: June 20

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Imagine, if you will, a train journey from London to Avignon, earlier this week. I was on holiday (yes, it was great, thanks for asking). All had gone swimmingly, from the Eurostar which whisked me from St Pancras International to Lille in just over 90 minutes, a pleasant lunch in Lille and then the Train Grand Vitesse from Lille to Avignon. MORE FROM FORBES Apple iOS 16: Apple Just Revealed The Coolest iPhone Upgrade Yet By David Phelan I know, I thought, after watching a movie on my iPad Air, audio track shared with companion’s AirPods, I’ll test out the Find My app. When I get off the train, I’ll squirrel the iPad between the seats so nobody can see it, and see what happens. No, of course I didn’t. I accidentally left the tablet under my seat so deeply buried that my hasty disembarkation hid it from me. Cut to two days later, literally the first time I needed my iPad again, and a frantic search of … [Read more...] about Apple iPad Air: How Find My iPad Saved My Vacation

The rise of remote work has drastically changed the relationship between companies and their employees. advertisement advertisement What began two years ago as a sudden shift to a work-from-home model has changed collaboration, coordination, and communication permanently. As companies work to find the right balance between flexible work and optimum productivity, the “hybrid” work model is being codified in company policies. The stakes are high: The terms of the new hybrid work contract have a direct bearing on companies’ ability to keep employees happy, and to attract new ones. According to a recent Gallup survey , nearly 60% of employees who can work from home would prefer a hybrid work schedule going forward. At the same time, roughly 60% said they want more structure from their employers when it comes to deciding hybrid work schedules. Less clear for employers, though, is how frequently employees might come into the office. Every company … [Read more...] about What the future of hybrid work will (and won’t) look like, according to 27 business leaders

New York (CNN Business) Editor's Note: This story is part of CNN Business' Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free, here. Raise your hand if this thought — an actual quote from a real-life CEO — crosses your mind a few times a day: "I just want to go sit at the beach and do nothing." That's what Andrew Formica, the 51-year-old chief executive of Jupiter Fund Management, told Bloomberg this week after he suddenly announced he's leaving the $68 billion asset management fund after three years at the helm (and a long career in finance). Which just illustrates how deeply the mood around work has shifted during the pandemic. The rank-and-file are disgruntled. So are middle managers. And executives aren't feeling great, either (they're just paid much, much better). Read More Here's the deal: The so-called Great Resignation, in which workers are quitting in record numbers to move into better jobs, isn't limited … [Read more...] about Why ‘back to normal’ is just a C-suite fantasy

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Thomas Aronica is the founder and CEO of Biller Genie , a solution that automates accounts receivable to get businesses paid faster. Of all the truths I have unveiled throughout my career, this is one of my most valuable. The imminent failure of unrealistic expectations is a lesson that became known to me even before I started my first company. And I, of course, chose to learn it the hard way. The Expectation Around Expectations The reality of the situation is that there is no facet of our lives in which we do not have to be conscious of this potential pitfall. The tendency and capacity to form expectations around anything and everything (even expectations themselves) is just a default psychological pattern that comes with being human. There’s no getting around it. It’s inevitable! And most of the time, it’s subconscious. We don’t even know we’re doing it. This is where it can really create a cognitive … [Read more...] about The Imminent Failure Of Unrealistic Expectations

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Sean McDermott is Founder and CEO of Windward Consulting Does your business rely on technology, processes and people to operate faster, make data-driven decisions and react to threats and opportunities? Do your employees use cloud-based, business-driven applications to get their work done daily? If you’re running a modern business, then you need all these things and more. And consequently, you’ve likely adopted IT Service Management (ITSM) for business continuity and growth. Businesses with IT Service Management (ITSM) tend to build a competent and well-organized IT business unit that transcends traditional, reactive IT support functions. Unlike old ad-hoc practices, ITSM helps teams manage the end-to-end delivery of their IT tools and services by streamlining design, creation, delivery and support. This efficiency helps IT functions become true service-oriented business partners capable of advancing the … [Read more...] about Five Reasons Companies Are Doubling Down On Their ITSM Investments