On Monday, September 9, Apple hosted fans, developers and reporters at its Cupertino headquarters.The event was a series of product announcements for the coming year, led by CEO Tim Cook. Following up on the company’s annual WorldWide Developer Conference (WWDC) in June, Apple is ready to start releasing the next iteration of several major product lines, many based around Apple’s latest investments in artificial intelligence.The question is whether this will excite and inspire Apple’s loyal user base. It’s a question Apple increasingly wants to answer in the face of popular, but legacy, product lines and strong, but dipping sales worldwide.For…
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If it’s sweltering outside oh-so-chill inside, it must be the annual Summer Happy Hour for the Duke Nelson Memorial Scholarship Foundation.The fourth annual event took place Aug. 7 at Meat Market.Maribel Alvarez, Carolina Buia and Francesca Jabbour were chairwomen for the evening, which included cocktails, creative hors d’oeuvres, music, and a silent auction offering restaurant gift certificates, Miami Heat VIP tickets, a customized Crisloid backgammon board, and a William Yeoward caviar serving dish donated by Mary Mahoney.Robert Riva was chairman.More Palm Beach society news here.The scholarship, awarded to Dreyfoos School of the Arts students, is named for Duke Nelson, a Dreyfoos…
You may be wondering how the upcoming election could affect the value of your home or the affordability of buying in Sarasota. The truth is the impact might not be as immediate or significant as you think.As we enter the homestretch in what will most likely prove among the most unusual and contested presidential elections in our lifetime, I’m frequently asked which administration would be most favorable to the housing industry. Now I hope all voters are formulating preferences based on assessments across a wide spectrum of political philosophies, policy, and observations on individual character rather than a single topic,…
The royal family has wished the Duke of Sussex a happy 40th birthday in what marks the first public message for Harry since 2021.A post shared on X, formerly Twitter, said simply: “Wishing The Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday today!”.The message was also complete with a picture of a smiling Harry and an emoji of a birthday cake.It is the first time the royal family has shared a public message for Harry since wishing him a happy birthday in 2021.Harry is spending his milestone birthday on Sunday with Meghan and their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.He…
Currency Exchange International (CXI), a leading provider of foreign exchange services, reported a marginal decrease in net income to $3.9 million for the third quarter ending July 31, 2024, compared to $4 million in the same period last year. The company’s total revenue increased by 2% year-over-year to $24 million, primarily driven by new customer acquisitions in the U.S. market. Despite a loss in Canadian operations, U.S. net income saw a 13% rise to $5.14 million, contributing significantly to the overall performance. Key TakeawaysNet income for Q3 slightly down to $3.9 million from $4 million year-over-year.Total revenue rose by 2%…
Today’s certificate of deposit (CD) interest rates are some of the highest we’ve seen in more than a decade thanks to several rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. However, the Fed is expected to cut its target rate next week, so now could be your last chance to lock in a competitive rate.CD rates vary widely across financial institutions, so it’s important to ensure you’re getting the best rate possible when shopping around for a CD. The following is a breakdown of CD rates today and where to find the best offers.Overview of CD rates todayHistorically, longer-term CDs offered higher…
The automobile got its first taste of blood 125 years ago today — and it’s never been able to kick the habit.Coverage as far away as Illinois focused on the coming lethal threat of the automobile.On the evening of Sept. 13, 1899 — 125 years ago today — taxi cab driver Arthur Smith struck Manhattan resident Henry Hale Bliss on Central Park West, making him the first victim of a fatal car crash in the Western Hemisphere.”The automobile has tasted blood,” wrote the Alton (Illinois) Evening Telegraph, pivoting to prescience: “It is now an engine of death.”An engine of death. Behind those four…
To MAGA-era conservatives, there is no crime more unforgivable than for a traditional, Reagan-era Republican to endorse voting for Vice President Kamala Harris. You won’t find any such endorsement here: I care less about whom you’re voting for than you should care about for whom I’m casting my ballot.Of course Harris can’t keep the price of food and clothing down by setting up a ridiculous “price gouging” law (and if she could, why hasn’t the Biden/Harris administration done so yet?). Obviously giving $25,000 to first-time homebuyers would increase demand and drive up housing prices. And taxing unrealized gains would be…
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Credit: Frontier DevelopmentsAs a huge fan of both theme parks and computer games, 2016’s Planet Coaster was in many ways a dream game for me. Since playing Bullfrog’s seminal game, Theme Park, back in the mid-90s, first on the Amiga and then on PC, I have been obsessed with theme park management strategy games.As you can imagine, then, the announcement earlier this year that Planet Coaster 2 was to come in late 2024 (pre-orders are now live, and it launches on November 6, 2024),…
Some investors prefer to target small-cap stocks, as their growth potential is undoubtedly hard to ignore.After all, don’t we all dream of getting in early on the next big thing?Of course, it’s critical for investors to realize the higher volatility nature of small-caps, as they are less liquid and more sensitive to monetary policy.For those interested in the idea, two small-caps – Heritage Insurance (HRTG Quick QuoteHRTG – Free Report) and EZCORP (EZPW Quick QuoteEZPW – Free Report) – sport favorable growth profiles paired with positive Zacks Ranks. Let’s take a closer look at each.EZCORP Reports Record SalesEZCORP, a current…