Global equity funds saw a notable rise in inflows in the week through Dec. 4, driven by a record-setting rally fueled by strong U.S. economic growth prospects and optimism about tech stocks, despite political turmoil in France and South Korea. Investors pumped a robust $21.8 billion into global equity funds during the week, the biggest amount since Nov. 13, LSEG Lipper data showed. U.S. equity funds led with net inflows of $8.85 billion, while European and Asian equity funds also saw substantial inflows, receiving $5.92 billion and $4.58 billion respectively. “The underlying strength of the U.S. economy and further interest rate cuts should provide additional momentum,” said Mark Haefele, chief investment officer at UBS Global Wealth Management. Despite economic hurdles in the euro zone, the European Central Bank is expected to make its fourth rate cut of 2024 this month due to slowing inflation, with continued easing expected through June 2025, fostering a favorable environment for reasonably valued European stocks, he said. By sector, financials and industrials attracted a noticeable $813 million and $573 million, respectively. The healthcare and technology sectors, meanwhile, witnessed outflows totaling a net $790 million and $620 million, respectively. Global bond funds were popular for the 50th successive week with net investments worth $10.82 billion during the week. High yield, dollar denominated medium-term and loan participation funds stood out as these funds drew $1.69 billion, $1.43 billion and $880 million, respectively in inflows. Global money market funds, meanwhile, saw a net $169.4 billion worth of purchases, the largest for a week since early April 2020. Among commodities, gold and precious metal funds lost a marginal $65 million in outflows following two weekly inflows in a row. Energy funds, meanwhile, gained $78 million worth of inflows. Data covering 29,635 emerging market funds showed that weekly outflows for equity funds eased to a four week low of $834 million during the week. In parallel, bond funds saw their first weekly inflow in seven weeks, to the tune of $872 million on a net basis. Source: Reuters (Reporting by Gaurav Dogra and Patturaja Murugaboopathy in Bengaluru, Editing by Gareth Jones)TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli soldiers raided a hospital in isolated northern Gaza after forcing all the patients and most of the doctors to leave, the Palestinian Health Ministry said Tuesday. The Israeli military confirmed its troops had entered the Indonesian Hospital in the town of Jabaliya as part of an operation searching for Hamas fighters. Winter is hitting the Gaza Strip and many of the nearly 2 million Palestinians displaced by the devastating 15-month war with Israel are struggling to protect themselves from the wind, cold and rain. In the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian city of Bethlehem was marking a somber Christmas Eve under the shadow of war in Gaza, with most festivities cancelled and crowds of tourists absent. Israel's bombardment and ground invasion in Gaza has killed over 45,000 Palestinians, more than half of them women and children, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between fighters and civilians in its count. The war was sparked by Hamas’s attack on southern Israel in October 2023, during which about 1,200 people were killed and 250 taken hostage by Palestinian militants. Around 100 hostages are still being held in Gaza, although only two thirds are believed to still be alive. Here’s the latest: JERUSALEM — The Israeli negotiating team working on a ceasefire returned from Qatar to Israel on Tuesday, the prime minister’s office said, after what it called “a significant week” of talks. After months of deadlock, the U.S., Qatar and Egypt resumed their mediation efforts in recent weeks and reported greater willingness by the warring sides to reach a deal. According to Egyptian and Hamas officials, the proposed agreement would take place in phases and include a halt in fighting, an exchange of captive Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, and a surge in aid to the besieged Gaza Strip. Israel says Hamas is holding 100 hostages, over one-third of whom are believed to be dead. On Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there was “some progress” in efforts to reach a deal, but added he did not know how long it would take. CAIRO — Israeli soldiers took control of a hospital in isolated northern Gaza after forcing all the patients and most of the doctors to leave, the Palestinian Health Ministry said Tuesday. Some of the patients had to walk to another hospital while others were driven by paramedics, according to Health Ministry spokesperson Zaher al-Wahidi. He did not specify how many patients had evacuated. The Israeli military confirmed its troops had entered the Indonesian Hospital in the town of Jabaliya as part of an operation searching for Hamas fighters. The army later said its soldiers had left the hospital. The military said it had assisted with evacuating the patients and had not ordered the hospital closed. However, al-Wahidi said only one doctor and maintenance person were left behind. The Indonesian Hospital is one of three hospitals left largely inaccessible in the northernmost part of Gaza because Israel has imposed a tight siege there since launching an offensive in early October. The Israeli army said Tuesday’s operation at the Indonesian Hospital came after militants carried out attacks from the hospital for the past month, including launching anti-tank missiles and planting explosive devices in the surrounding area. The Health Ministry accused Israel of “besieging and directly targeting” the three hospitals in northern Gaza. Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, said Israeli drones detonated explosives near the hospital and that 20 people were wounded, including five medical staff. The Israeli military declined to comment on the operation around the hospital. DAMASCUS — Scores of Syrian Christians protested in the capital Damascus on Tuesday, demanding greater protections for their religious minority after a Christmas tree was set on fire in the city of Hama a day earlier. Many of the insurgents who now rule Syria are jihadis, although Ahmad al-Sharaa, the leader of the main rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, has renounced longtime ties to al-Qaida and spent years depicting himself as a champion of pluralism and tolerance. It remains unclear who set the Christmas tree on fire Monday, which was condemned by a representative of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham who visited the town and addressed the community. “This act was committed by people who are not Syrian, and they will be punished beyond your expectations," the HTS representative said in a video widely shared on social media. "The Christmas tree will be fully restored by this evening.” On Tuesday, protesters marched through the streets of Bab Touma in Damascus, shouting slogans against foreign fighters and carrying large wooden crosses. “We demand that Syria be for all Syrians. We want a voice in the future of our country,” said Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II of the Syriac Orthodox Church as he addressed the crowd in a church courtyard, assuring them of Christians’ rights in Syria. Since HTS led a swift offensive that overthrew President Bashar Assad earlier this month, Syria’s minority communities have been on edge, uncertain of how they will be treated under the emerging rebel-led government. “We are here to demand a democratic and free government for one people and one nation,” another protester said. “We stand united — Muslims and Christians. No to sectarianism.” DOHA — Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said that ceasefire negotiations to end the war in Gaza were ongoing in Doha in cooperation with Egyptian, Qatari, and American mediators. “We will not leave any door unopened in pursuit of reaching an agreement,” said Majid al-Ansari, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Tuesday. Al Ansari added that rumors the ceasefire would be reached before Christmas are “speculation.” The ceasefire negotiations come at a time when winter is hitting the Gaza Strip and many of the nearly 2 million Palestinians displaced by the devastating 15-month war with Israel are struggling to protect themselves from the wind, cold and rain. Families of the approximately 100 hostages who have been held for 445 days in Gaza are also worried their loved ones will not survive another winter. In a press conference, al-Ansari also called on the international community to lift sanctions on Syria as quickly as possible on Tuesday. “The reason was the crimes of the previous regime, and that regime, with all of its authority, is no longer in place, therefor the causes for these sanctions no longer exist today,” he said. DAMASCUS, Syria — American journalist Austin Tice is believed to be still alive, according to the head of an international aid group. Nizar Zakka, who runs the Hostage Aid Worldwide organization, said there has never been any proof that Tice, who has been missing since 2012, is dead. Zakka told reporters in Damascus on Tuesday that Tice was alive in January and being held by the authorities of ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad. He added that U.S. President Joe Biden said in August that Tice was alive. Zakka said he believes Tice was transferred between security agencies over the past 12 years, including in an area where Iranian-backed fighters were operating. Asked if it was possible Tice had been taken out of the country, Zakka said Assad most likely kept him in Syria as a potential bargaining chip. Biden said Dec. 8 that his administration believed Tice was alive and was committed to bringing him home, although he also acknowledged that “we have no direct evidence” of his status. TEL AVIV, Israel — Hannah Katzir, an Israeli woman who was taken hostage on Oct. 7, 2023, and freed in a brief ceasefire last year, has died. She was 78. The Hostages Families Forum, a group representing the families of people taken captive, confirmed the death Tuesday but did not disclose the cause. Her daughter, Carmit Palty Katzir, said in a statement that her mother’s “heart could not withstand the terrible suffering since Oct. 7.” Katzir’s husband, Rami, was killed during the attack by militants who raided their home in Kibbutz Nir Oz. Her son Elad was also kidnapped and his body was recovered in April by the Israeli military, who said he had been killed in captivity. She spent 49 days in captivity and was freed in late November 2023. Shortly after Katzir was freed, her daughter told Israeli media that she had been hospitalized with heart issues attributed to “difficult conditions and starvation” while she was held captive. TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel's military said the projectile was intercepted before crossing into Israeli territory, but it set off air raid sirens overnight in the country's populous central area, sending residents looking for cover. Israel’s rescue service Magen David Adom said a 60-year-old woman was seriously wounded after being hurt on her way to a protected space. There was no immediate comment from Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. It was the third time in a week that fire from Yemen set off sirens in Israel. On Saturday, a missile slammed into a playground in Tel Aviv, injuring 16, after Israel’s air defense system failed to intercept it. Earlier last week, Israeli jets struck Yemen’s rebel-held capital and a port city, killing nine. Israel said the strikes were in response to previous Houthi attacks.Noneph777.ph apk 。

Blake Lively has sued her It Ends With Us costar and director Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment and what she claims is a coordinated effort to destroy her reputation. The director-actor duo did not look eye to eye during promotions and their rift has been confirmed with Blake's move. Amid all this, actor Michele Morrone has expressed his support for Blake Lively. Morrone, who is set to star alongside Lively in the upcoming A Simple Favor sequel, shared a heartfelt video on Instagram supporting the actress. Michele Morrone stands in support of Blake Lively In the video, Morrone can be heard saying, "So it’s usually not my thing to make these types of videos, but I think it’s time to stand up for a person I really love and this person is Blake Lively. I personally met Blake during A Simple Favor 2, we shot this incredible film together, and I felt something was wrong, and I felt the pain and then we had the opportunity to talk, me and her." Michele even added that Blake "was in pain. And I’m really tired to see those kind of cruel and bad comments about her without knowing the situation. So that’s why I want to link right here the article [from] The New York Times so that you can understand before commenting, what happened." According to the Daily Mail, Morrone concluded the video with "That’s all I ask. That’s what I want you to do. Blake, I love you so much. Keep it up and we’re going to see each other very, very soon. Love you." Blake Lively sues Justin Baldoni According to TMZ, the actress cited incidents including inappropriate comments about weight, discussions of sexual topics, and references to Baldoni's "pornography addiction" in front of her and other cast members. She also alleged that Baldoni showed her explicit images and made comments about the cast and crew's genitalia. The suit further claims that Lively demanded certain boundaries during a meeting attended by figures including her husband, Ryan Reynolds. The demands according to the lawsuit cited by TMZ, addressed in the meeting included "no more showing nude videos or images to Blake," "no more adding sex scenes outside the approved script," and "no further comments about Blake's late father." According to TMZ, Sony Pictures, the film's distributor, approved Lively's requests. However, she alleges in the lawsuit that Baldoni later began a "social manipulation" campaign to damage her reputation. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Hollywood, Entertainment News and around the world.

There are few pieces of heavy machinery as distinctly American as big, beefy tractors like the legendary Big Bud . You can't paint a picture of a classic American farmer without placing them on or near a powerful tractor, tilling the land, harvesting crops, and just generally bending nature to their will. As farming is a prominent industry in America, there are obviously tons of different machinery and automotive brands out there specializing in tractors of various builds and occasionally exorbitant price ranges . One such brand is Bad Boy, best known for its distinct growling bulldog logo and bright orange paint jobs. Bad Boy bills itself as an old-fashioned American brand, creating hefty equipment exclusively with western farming needs in mind. However, branding and reality aren't always exactly the same thing. While Bad Boy markets primarily in the United States and maintains its headquarters in Arkansas, that doesn't mean all of its heavy vehicles are manufactured in their entirety on American soil. Even an old-fashioned American brand needs a little bit of help from foreign manufacturing now and then, and Bad Boy is no exception. According to the company's history available on its website , Bad Boy originally got its start showcasing a prototype riding mower at the 2002 Lawn and Garden Expo in Louisville, Kentucky. The fledgling brand managed to take home the Product of the Year award from this event with its proprietary zero-turn mower design. Bad Boy claims that it was the first manufacturer of zero-turn mowers to market its wares directly to rural landowners and homeowners, rather than just commercial mowing companies. Bad Boy maintains its headquarters in its hometown of Batesville, Arkansas, which is also where you'll find its primary assembly plant. The brand advertises that its products, particularly its lawnmowers, are made at its headquarters from American-sourced materials like steel. Its tractors, however, feature no such guarantee, and there's a reason for this: Bad Boy does have the final say on the assembly process of all of its products, but for the tractors, at least, the actual manufacturing occurs elsewhere in the world. Back in 2020, Bad Boy struck a deal with Kukje Machinery Co., LTD., a manufacturing company specializing in agricultural equipment based out of Okcheon County in South Korea. The precise deal that was inked had Kukje agree to handle the manufacturing process for Bad Boy on all tractors operating in the 22-35 horsepower range until 2027. Kukje manufactures the parts that are used in Bad Boy's products, after which they're shipped off to the Bad Boy HQ in Arkansas, where they assemble the parts into completed tractors in-house. Bad Boy confirmed this in a 2021 comment on its Facebook page , writing, "Bad Boy Tractors are manufactured by Kukje Machinery in South Korea however we are happy to have final assembly here in Batesville, AR." As far as available information indicates, this partnership only applies to Bad Boy's tractors. The brand's information maintains that its riding mowers are still manufactured and assembled entirely on-site.Blundstone has a dressier version of its classic Chelsea boots — I've been wearing them for years, and they're just as durable and comfortable as the originalsExela Technologies Inc. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitorsThe Chairman of Samsung Lee Jae-yong, in what is seen as a ‘desperation’ move to win freedom, has finally admitted in a South Korean Court yesterday, that Samsung is in trouble and is facing a difficult time ahead with more senior management cuts coming in the next few weeks. Samsung Electronics, who recently laid off 10% of their staff locally after a shocker 2023 financial report that saw both profits and revenues fall, has acknowledged that the business is facing a grim 2025 and that Chairman Lee Jae-yong is needed to run the business. The Chairman of Samsung Lee Jae-yong, enters court in South Korea With their share price down 29% year to date, Lee who has attended close to 100 court hearings since October 2020, yesterday acknowledged in front of a South Korean Court where prosecutors want him sent back to prison, that Samsung is grappling with multiple challenges including poor earnings and technological setbacks. In the past Samsung Australia has funded journalists to attend CES, this year there is no funding for “Any journalists” according to insiders, despite the Company looking to use the 2025 CES event in Las Vegas to launch several new TV’s and appliances. Yesterday was the first time that the Samsung chairman has publicly acknowledged that Samsung is “struggling” claim observers who were shocked at the comments. “I am well aware of the mounting concerns surrounding Samsung’s future. Some worry it is facing a fundamental crisis and fear it might be different from the challenges we have faced before. Others offer encouragement, saying Samsung will overcome the difficulties,” Lee said, addressing the judges. As ChannelNews has reported before Samsung has a track record of being able to turn difficult situations around as they have done several times in the past. Lee, pledged to tackle the difficulties, with management admitting that more “drastic changes” including major personnel reshuffles coming in the next few weeks. Pleading before the court Samsung’s Chairman said “I will do everything I can for Samsung to continue earning the public’s love and trust. I sincerely ask for the opportunity to fully focus on fulfilling my responsibilities.” Facing a final hearing of a retrial on allegations including stock manipulation related to a controversial 2015 merger, Lee pledged to do everything he can for the company to overcome its current challenges. Samsung’s problems have been developing over time, in 2021 the Company delivered A$53.36 billion dollars in profits, In 2022 this fell to $A47.5 billion, then in 2023 as Samsung Australia’s profits fell 50% the Company globally report a slump in profits to A$7.18 billion. The plunge was largely due to the poor performance of its chip division, which was severely impacted by a market downturn coupled with a major downturn in TV and appliance sales. This year the Company faced for the first time ever conflicts involving labour unions. Lee appealed to the Court for an opportunity to lead its recovery, claiming that Samsung needed him ‘At this difficult time”. “The challenges we face today are tougher than ever, but we will persevere, overcome them and move forward,” Lee said. Previously Lee was indicted on multiple charges including bribery and tax evasion, linked to the corruption scandal involving then South Korean President Park Geun-hye. In the latest case a lower court acquitted Lee of all of the 19 charges, this was not acceptable to prosecutors in the case, and they appealed resulting in yesterday’s court hearing. Now they are requested the same punishment of five years in prison and a fine of A$500,000 for Lee. If this happens Samsung’s share price is tipped to fall further despite the stock climbing over 3.6% during the past five days. In the processor market where Samsung has dominated in the past Samsung has been lagging behind South Korea’s SK Hynix when it comes to high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips used in AI chipsets. This has been a major contributor to the fall in profits claim analysts. Samsung has also lost a significant number of (HBM-related) employees to SK Hynix observers claim. Currently the Company is punting on a deal with Nvidia. A few weeks ago, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Nvidia claimed his Company was working as fast it can to certify Samsung’s AI memory chips, telling Bloomberg on the sideline of an event at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. In late October Samsung declared progress in supplying its most advanced AI memory chips to Nvidia. Ironically, Huang did not mention Samsung when he named a number of major partners during a post-earnings call with analysts late last week in Hong Kong. Young Hyun Jun, the head of Samsung’s chip division, wrote in a letter to customers, investors, and employees earlier this month “The leadership team at Samsung Electronics wishes to apologise for not meeting your expectations with our performance,” “We have caused concerns about our technical competitiveness, with some talking about the crisis facing Samsung. As leaders of the business, we take full responsibility for this,” said Jun, who took over the division in a management shake-up in May. One bright point is that Samsung has a healthy and highly profitable mobile phone division. The South Korean brand is currently the world’s largest smartphone and mobile phone manufacturer. It sells over a hundred products of different varieties and models, with operational branches present in 74 countries as of this year. Samsung’s innovation is recognised with industry accolades, including 46 wins at the CES Innovation Awards 2023, 75 trophies at the iF Design Awards 2024, and 50 awards at the International Design Excellence Awards 2023. Lee Byung-Chul founded Samsung in 1938. It started as a trading company until it gradually became an electronics manufacturer in the late 1960s. It employs about 270,372 employees, with operations in 74 countries.

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Experts and specialists in artificial intelligence (AI) have called for thinking about how to turn this technology into a tool that benefits all of humanity, with a focus on bridging digital divide, combating cybercrime, and establishing regulatory frameworks to ensure its responsible use. This was discussed during a session held Sunday as part of the Doha Forum 2024, titled "The Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence." The session explored the geopolitical implications of this emerging technology, its growing influence on global power dynamics, its transformative potential to improve quality of life, and the challenges posed by its rapid expansion. Featuring President of World Economic Forum Borge Brende, Secretary-General of the Digital Cooperation Organisation Deemah al-Yahya, and Co-Head of the Goldman Sachs Global Institute and President of Global Affairs Jared Cohen, the session focused on finding a balance between the opportunities AI presents and the challenges it imposes, particularly amid the rising geopolitical rivalry between major powers such as the US and China. The session emphasised that countries that effectively invest in AI will see a boost in their global influence, while those that fall behind in this area may face negative impacts on their economic and social stability. In this context, the President of World Economic Forum explained that countries with the financial resources and energy capacity to develop AI will be better positioned to lead in this field. He pointed out that developing countries face significant challenges due to a lack of basic infrastructure, such as electricity and internet access, which limits their ability to participate in the global technological revolution. He also noted that these challenges mean that countries lacking these resources could fall further behind, stating there is a fear that the gap between developed and developing nations will continue to widen unless we can turn AI into a tool for balance rather than a source of division. He further stressed the urgent need for international cooperation to reduce this disparity and ensure that everyone can benefit from AI's potential. Deemah al-Yahya highlighted the significant gap in access to modern technology between countries. She explained that the digital divide, particularly in regions like Africa, poses a major obstacle to utilizing AI, stating that in Africa, only 20% of the population has access to the internet, explaining that without electricity or infrastructure, AI cannot become a tool for progress, and that this gap threatens to exclude millions of young people with exceptional technical abilities. She added that AI has vast potential to improve lives if used correctly, offering examples of how it can enhance healthcare in rural areas and improve education by providing virtual lessons from global experts. However, she stressed that tapping into this potential requires global cooperation to close the digital divide and ensure equitable technological development. Co-Head of the Goldman Sachs Global Institute and President of Global Affairs Jared Cohen addressed the risks posed by cybercrime, noting that losses from these crimes could reach $10tn annually by 2025. He emphasised that major powers like the US and China must agree on strong measures to combat these crimes. He added that all must recognize that cybercrime is a threat to everyone, and that cooperation in this area is not a luxury but a necessity. If major powers can agree on measures to curb cybercrime, it would be a crucial step toward safer and more effective use of AI. In discussing the competition between major powers, the speakers compared the AI race to the post-World War II nuclear arms race, pointing out that the international community had, to some extent, managed to establish treaties to limit nuclear proliferation. They suggested that this could serve as a model for regulating AI. However, Brende pointed out that reaching treaties to regulate AI might be more complex due to the rapid pace of technological advancements. He warned that unlike nuclear weapons, AI holds tremendous positive potential, but without clear regulatory frameworks, the world risk turning that potential into tools for conflict rather than progress. The session concluded by emphasizing that investing in the Middle East presents a unique opportunity for nations seeking to leverage AI, given the regions abundance of affordable energy and infrastructure capable of executing large-scale projects quickly. The potential for using advanced technologies in areas like water desalination and data center cooling was also highlighted. It was noted that data is now the "new oil" in the age of AI. In closing, the session stressed the importance of balancing competition and cooperation in AI use, emphasizing that the race to dominate this technology should not come at the expense of developing countries or global stability, and that the future depends on the ability of all nations to work together to develop AI responsibly. 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Thirty Indian companies have answered the space regulator's call to build and operate constellations of Earth Observation (EO) satellites in a groundbreaking private-public partnership to reduce the country's reliance on foreign data for defence, infrastructure management and other critical mapping needs. "We have received 9 applications ... Each applicant represents a consortium involving a total of 30 companies," said Pawan Goenka, chairman of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre, or IN-SPACe. The regulator had sought "expressions of interest" (EoI) in July to build home-grown satellite constellations as part of a broader strategy to monetise the sector and ensure data sovereignty. India is doubling down on its small satellite and data services market to carve out a leading role in the global commercialisation of space. The market for such services, increasingly key for industries ranging from telecoms to climate monitoring, is projected to reach $45 billion by 2030. The applicants for IN-SPACe's latest effort in this regard include startups such as Google-backed Pixxel and Baring Private Equity-backed SatSure and larger entities like Tata Group's Tata Advanced Systems. The companies did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Goenka said he expects technical evaluations to be completed by the end of January, after which a tender will be floated to determine the winning bidder. IN-SPACe's eligibility criteria include applicants raising or investing at least ₹ 85 crore in space-related activities, having a valuation of ₹ 8,500 crore, or a turnover of ₹ 200 crore in the past three years. They must also set up spacecraft control centres in India or partner with ground station service providers for operational needs. The government plans to loan up to ₹ 350 crore to the winner, with private companies expected to cover the remaining costs, according to a source familiar with the matter. Since opening the sector to private players in February, India has established a ₹ 1,000 crore venture fund to support space startups. The country has also unveiled ambitious plans for crewed space exploration and a mission to Venus, but the primary focus remains on fostering commercial ventures and scaling up private sector participation. India currently sources much of its EO data from foreign companies and agencies like the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). IIFCL Projects Ltd, an advisory arm under the Ministry of Finance, is overseeing the bidding process.In today’s volatile e-commerce environment, because the focus is on price management, the effective use of analytical tools and residential proxies is becoming essential. The use of residential proxies helps with real-time data processing. This article focuses on time-sensitive information in e-commerce and how firms can use it to benefit their operations. E-commerce price strategy is a term used to describe the method that is used in setting prices for a product or service. Market condition analysis strategy helps in identifying, assessing and determining the best price to sell the product. This helps maximize sales and profitability. By having real-time data analysis, e-commerce businesses are in a good position to price in line with current market trends, the customers’ buying behavior and prices offered by competitors. Due to real-time information analysis, it’s possible to make the right decisions, adjust the pricing policy quickly, and use newly appeared opportunities. Real time data can be described as fast and ongoing accumulation of information from customers, sales, and website traffic. Due to real-time data, e-commerce firms are able to get proper understanding of customer behavior, market conditions, and competitor strategy. To monitor competitor prices effectively, e-commerce businesses should use the right price tracking tools that are available in the market. These offer real time information of competitor prices, offers and stocks. These tools facilitate awareness of changes in market trends, which help companies to change their prices. Through this, e-commerce businesses can capture live market trends and customers’ needs in an effort to seize new opportunities about right pricing strategies . Market information and customer insights make businesses flexible in the world of e-commerce where emerging competition is imminent. Maintaining a competitive edge helps change the pricing policies according to the real-time data and provides companies with e-commerce solutions with the necessary tools to compete in the market. As a result, getting ahead of competitors and making the right response to market conditions, can help companies attract clients and ensure sales expansion. Based on real time price strategy, e-commerce firms can attract new customers as well as retain old ones. Customer targeting and segregation by behavior also leads to improved shopper satisfaction. Behavior analysis provides differentiation and offers price adjustments according to the consumer’s wants and needs. This helps boost customer loyalty and retention. Proper management of pricing gathered from online real-time data will result in higher sales and revenues for online businesses. With the help of analyzing the market trends, competitors’ prices, and consumer behaviors, businesses achieve maximum revenue and improve their customer base. Residential proxies exist to scale web scraping at different geographical areas without being detected. Web scraping is important to gather information from websites. Residential proxies prove to be essential in data gathering and analysis whereby businesses collect real-time data without traceability. Residential proxies help in the acquisition of information with the use of an anonymous IP address. It means that the businesses can get more accurate and current data for effective decision making by using residential proxies. As the world continues to turn its eyes toward data privacy, residential proxies allow businesses to carry out real-time analysis of data safely. Meta-analysis of the literature shows that, through anonymization of their operations on the internet, firms can avoid divulging sensitive information and Rectify or prevent security threats. This ultimately encapsulates a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Real-time data processing is something that’s particularly useful for e-commerce businesses seeking to upscale their pricing models and consequently, realize long-term growth. Therefore, with the help of real-time data on market trends, competitors’ prices, and customer behavior, businesses make better decisions among competition. This emphasizes real-time data analysis as a critical success factor. This is especially true for online retailers who wish to adapt their pricing strategies to suit the customers and sustain healthy growth in sales. By tracking competitors, using tools for monitoring the market, and using residential proxies is an effective approach for entrepreneurs to compete in the e-commerce environment. The next chapter in the development of e-commerce price strategies is in the use of future breakthrough technologies. These include artificial intelligence and machine learning to distill data in real time and accurately anticipate consumers’ actions. By practicing innovativeness and using information technology, businesses can open the doors to new growth and opportunities for success in today’s digital market.The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) commends the pioneering effort of green hydrogen shipment from New Zealand to Fiji, coupled with the commissioning of an innovative hydrogen dual-fuel generator, launched at the Fiji Gas Lautoka Terminal. FCCC Chief Executive Officer, Joel Abraham, said the project – driven by Obayashi Corporation and Halcyon Power partnered with Fiji Gas and supported by the Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ), also demonstrates how global partnerships can drive transformative solutions that balance economic growth with environmental stewardship. “The project marks a major step forward for sustainable energy solutions in Fiji and the Pacific, addressing the challenges posed by climate change and achieving Fiji’s national targets under the Paris agreement,” said Abraham. “FCCC has always been, and remains, committed to fostering sustainability through our advocacy for renewable energy adoption and innovation and it fills me with pride to see Fiji at the forefront, setting regional standards for sustainability.” “It shows that by embracing innovation and international collaboration, energy security for the nation is within reach, as we tackle climate change head-on, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and unlock cleaner, more efficient energy solutions.” The pilot project integrates a comprehensive green supply chain, utilising geothermal power from New Zealand – a renewable, carbon-neutral energy source – to produce ‘green’ hydrogen, which is then shipped to Fiji. At the Lautoka Terminal, the hydrogen is cautiously released upon arrival and used to run a dual-fuel generator. Both hydrogen and diesel can be used to power this generator, which greatly lowers greenhouse gas emissions while generating cleaner, more effective energy. By diversifying fuel sources, hydrogen technology also promotes energy security. Dual-fuel systems lessen dependency on imported fuels, saving money and fostering Fiji’s energy independence as the world’s energy markets grow more unstable. Abraham also expressed gratitude to the governments of Japan and New Zealand for their assistance. “We extend our deepest gratitude to the Government of Japan for its visionary support and the New Zealand Government for its critical role in producing and supplying green hydrogen. Your leadership inspires hope and determination for a cleaner, greener future for Fiji and the Pacific region,” said Abraham. In order to guarantee that Fiji remains at the forefront of sustainable development in the Pacific, FCCC looks forward to supporting and advancing additional green energy innovations. It also invites other stakeholders to be inspired by this initiative and work together on projects that tackle important problems like climate change, energy security, and economic development. “By embracing cutting-edge technologies, Fiji is paving the way for a greener future where progress and sustainability go hand in hand,” Abraham concluded

NoneROCHESTER, N.Y. — The holiday shopping season unofficially kicks off in just a couple of days on what’s known as Black Friday. What are the trends and are folks expected to fork over the funds for the presents this year? A local mall general manager and shoppers give their take. “We obviously love this time of year," said the General Manager of Ontario County’s Eastview Mall Mike Kauffman. "[It's a] great time of year for us. Our merchants love it. We're expecting a really good holiday season for us.” Kauffman says stores in the Victor mall are gearing up for a huge weekend of sales. “This is obviously a huge weekend for us," he said. "It's kind of a symbolic start to the season. It’s been a good year. And normally when we have a good year, January through October, it carries on through the holidays.” Kauffman says the trends show that people are returning to shopping in person. “They like to come out and kind of see and feel and touch the products they want to buy," he said. "But they also like to get out and see their friends and come out to the mall with their family and have a good time.” What are folks buying this year? Kauffman says electronics and clothes. “It's more electronic than anything else," shopper Zavid Butman said. "Like, just with how stuff is nowadays, it's mostly just like clothes and shoes and stuff like that, because it's more stuff that people need. Because money's real tight with a lot of people." “Well, [I'm shopping] mostly for my grandchildren," said shopper Mary Habasi. "So it's like Minecraft and Zelda and Legos. What else do they like? Pretty much, they like anything." "]I'm shopping for] pretty much anything sentimental," shopper Ally Rauber said. "I like getting people things that they're going to hold on to for a while. Anything that involves family members or loved ones that is going to hold them close.” But Kauffman says the gift-giving trend seems to be shifting toward more social experience gifts – like tickets to events or gift cards to restaurants, “I think we're going to see that category probably amongst the strongest categories for us this season," he said. “My wife and I have agreed since we've been getting my niece and nephew gifts that we're going to get them one small gift every year for the last four or three years," shopper Ryan Jackson said. "And then the same year, the real big-ticket item part is the experience. We want to have more experiences with them, more than, things that are there.” So store owners and the mall are feeling positive heading into the holidays. “We see a direct correlation between how the stock market performs as to how sales perform here at the mall," Kauffman said. "You know, it's been a pretty good run for the stock market. And it's been a pretty good run for us."

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