Author: Vickie Helm

The People’s Pension Expands into Private Market Investments The People’s Pension has announced plans to enter the realm of private market investments in the coming months, promising significant growth for its assets. As one of the largest independent master trusts in the UK, The People’s Pension currently serves over 6.8 million pension savers and manages an impressive £31 billion in assets. This bold move is set to position the trust to allocate a substantial portion of its funds into private markets by the end of this year, with a goal of reaching £4 billion by 2030. The initial focus will…

Oklahoma Women’s Basketball Team Falls in AP Rankings The Oklahoma women’s basketball team has slipped three spots in The Associated Press Poll, now holding the No. 13 position nationally. This marks the lowest ranking for the Sooners thus far this season. Recent Game Performances Last week, the Sooners faced a tough battle, suffering a narrow loss to Mississippi State (15-3, SEC 2-2) with a final score of 81-77. However, they bounced back on Sunday with a solid victory against Texas A&M (8-8, SEC 1-3), winning 77-62. Struggles and Improvements Throughout the week, the team struggled with turnovers and fouls, accumulating…

Midday Market Movers: Highlights from Quantum Stocks to Banking Giants As midday trading unfolds, several companies are making significant waves in the stock market, particularly in quantum computing and banking sectors. Quantum Stocks Surge Quantum computing stocks saw impressive gains after Microsoft revealed its quantum-ready strategy designed to help businesses adapt to the upcoming advancements in quantum technology. Additionally, Nvidia announced a special “quantum day” at its annual GTC conference. Notably, Rigetti Computing experienced a remarkable rally of 22.2%, while D-Wave Quantum surged by 22.4%. IonQ saw an extraordinary increase of 33.5% during this trading session. Beacon Roofing Supply’s New…

Bihar Minister Stresses Strong NDA Support Amidst Political Landscape Shifts In a decisive statement made on Saturday, Prem Kumar, a BJP leader and Bihar’s Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, reaffirmed the unwavering backing for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), downplaying the political relevance of Lalu Yadav. Speaking to ANI, Kumar asserted that the people of Bihar are eager for a double-engine government that can effectively drive the state’s development forward. Public Sentiment Against Lalu Yadav Kumar expressed, “The public has moved away from Lalu Yadav. He no longer plays a significant role in Bihar’s political arena, as the…

YieldFi Launches Pioneering DeFi Asset Management Platform United Arab Emirates – 15th Jan, 2025 – YieldFi, a revolutionary platform for comprehensive asset management, has unveiled its approach to simplifying yield generation within the decentralized finance (DeFi) arena. By harnessing the top stablecoin yields available across both Layer-1 (L1) and Layer-2 (L2) blockchain networks, YieldFi aims to become the preferred choice for efficient, transparent, and automated asset management. At the core of YieldFi’s offering is its signature yUSD token, designed to empower users to utilize advanced yield strategies that were historically available only to institutions and high-net-worth individuals, all within a…

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. – The East Stroudsburg University (ESU) athletic department is excited to announce the third annual Salute to Women’s Sports event, commemorating National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD). This celebration is set for Saturday, February 15, at Koehler Fieldhouse. The festivities will coincide with a women’s and men’s basketball doubleheader against Shippensburg, beginning at 1 p.m. for the women and 3 p.m. for the men. This year’s event holds special significance as it marks the 30th anniversary of the remarkable 1994-95 PSAC Champion and NCAA Tournament Warriors women’s basketball team. Attendees are encouraged to don pink…

Premarket Highlights: Key Companies Making Waves As the stock market prepares to open, several companies are drawing attention in premarket trading. Here’s a look at the highlights that are shaping the financial landscape today. JPMorgan Chase Reports Strong Earnings JPMorgan Chase, the prominent banking institution, has exceeded analyst expectations with its fourth-quarter results. The bank reported earnings of $4.81 per share and a revenue of $43.74 billion, outperforming the LSEG consensus which anticipated earnings of $4.11 per share on $41.73 billion in revenue. Following this announcement, shares witnessed an increase of over 1%. Quantum Computing Stocks Surge In an exciting…

Sexual Assault Incident Sparks Political Controversy in Tamil Nadu The sexual assault of a 19-year-old female student at Anna University on December 23, 2024, has triggered a significant political uproar in Tamil Nadu, leading to widespread criticism of the State government for both the incident itself and its subsequent response. After remaining silent on the issue, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, who also oversees Home affairs, was compelled to address the incident in the Legislative Assembly on January 8, nearly two weeks after the assault occurred. According to State Police, just days following the incident, Gnanasekaran, the accused man, was arrested…

Lidl Ireland Highlights Need for Increased Visibility in Women’s Sports Lidl Ireland advocates for the recognition of female athletes as a new study reveals that 42% of the Irish population are inclined to attend women’s sports events when a prominent player is participating. 25% of respondents report a growing interest in women’s sports over the past year. 43% identify lack of awareness of female athletes as a major obstacle to attending women’s sports events. 24% of current inter-county LGFA players view gender-related issues and societal norms as barriers to becoming role models. Dublin, January 14th, 2025: Lidl Ireland, in partnership…

Midday Trading Highlights: Key Companies Making Waves in the Market Here’s a glance at some of the notable companies that are making headlines during midday trading. Eli Lilly Struggles with Revenue Expectations Eli Lilly & Company experienced a significant setback, with its shares dropping 6.6%. The pharmaceutical giant has revised its expectations for 2024, anticipating revenues of around $45 billion, which falls short of the previous estimate of $45.4 billion to $46 billion. This adjustment follows a noted decline in demand for its weight loss and diabetes medications. Boeing Faces Delivery Shortfall Boeing’s shares dipped 2.1% as the company reported…