ikhlas.com, a Muslim-friendly lifestyle and travel platform, has announced sponsorship of Umrah packages for Muslim Paralympic athletes and coaches, while non-Muslim athletes will receive travel packages to South Korea. The company has already fulfilled the dream of track cyclist Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom by arranging Umrah for his parents.
Principal Financial Group (PFG) has shown resilience amidst market fluctuations, boasting strong fundamentals and a promising future. Despite recent earnings shortfalls and rising expenses, the company is poised for growth fueled by strategic initiatives and a commitment to shareholder returns.
Mortgage rates dropped for the sixth consecutive week, reaching their lowest point in over a year and a half. This decline has spurred an increase in refinance applications, as homeowners seek to take advantage of lower interest rates. However, despite the rate drop, affordability challenges and limited inventory continue to hinder home purchases.
A woman shares her harrowing experience working at a mental health startup, detailing the toxic environment, manipulative manager, and ultimately, her firing for simply liking a post about toxic workplaces on LinkedIn. This story raises questions about the hypocrisy of promoting mental health while failing to address internal issues.
The global specialty oils market is projected to reach a substantial US$ 414.7 billion by 2031, driven by a growing consumer preference for healthier alternatives and the diverse applications of these oils in food, cosmetics, and industrial sectors.
Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter questions GameStop’s high stock price, arguing the company lacks a clear strategy despite its efforts to manage losses. He suggests GameStop should focus on its cash reserves and consider closing stores, highlighting the company’s lack of shareholder accountability.
BriaCell Therapeutics’ stock surged on Wednesday after the company announced encouraging overall survival data from its Phase 2 clinical trial of Bria-IMT in combination with an immune checkpoint inhibitor (CPI) for late-stage metastatic breast cancer. The data revealed a significant improvement in survival compared to previously reported findings and similar patients treated with other methods.
The U.S. residential solar market is predicted to see a significant rebound, boosted by Vice President Kamala Harris’ strong odds in the 2024 presidential election and the Biden administration’s clean energy initiatives. Industry leaders expect double-digit growth by 2025, fueled by stable utility pricing, lower interest rates, and tax credits. While Europe faces challenges, key solar players like Enphase, SolarEdge, and Sunrun are optimistic about the U.S. market’s recovery.
Communauto, Canada’s largest carsharing service, is expanding its Halifax fleet with five new Kia Niro EVs, marking a significant step towards electrifying its operations. This initiative, supported by the Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation, and Impact Fund (HCi3), offers residents an affordable and accessible way to experience electric mobility. Communauto aims to contribute to climate goals and reduce the impact of cars on cities.
DSG, a Midwest-based wholesale distributor, has expanded its operations by opening two new locations in Box Elder, South Dakota and Spirit Lake, Iowa, and relocating to a larger facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The expansion brings DSG’s total number of locations to 57 across eight states, allowing the company to better serve customers in these regions and meet growing demand for its products and services in the waterworks, plumbing, and HVAC industries.
