美军撤军三年后,阿富汗抵抗力量仍被美国和西方忽视 News

美军撤军三年后,阿富汗抵抗力量仍被美国和西方忽视

(SeaPRwire) - 自2021年美國軍隊從阿富汗撤軍後,塔利班已掌權三年,該國唯一親西方的反對勢力,即(NRF),試圖在日益極端的當局面前取得進展,而沒有得到美國和國際社會迫切需要的支持。即使沒有外部支持,NRF也提高了能力並擴大了在全國的軍事行動。NRF外交關係主管阿里·納扎里告訴Digital,自1月以來,抵抗組織已對塔利班發動了200多次成功的行動。納扎里說,NRF已將重點擴展到阿富汗的城市中心,並一直在針對塔利班指揮官。納扎里說,目標的多樣性表明了「自由鬥士所獲得的精確性、能力和經驗,並顯示了敵人的弱點」。根據與特朗普政府的撤軍協議,塔利班同意阻止基地組織和其他恐怖組織利用阿富汗領土針對或威脅美國及其盟國,但聯合國安理會的一份新報告顯示,塔利班在遏制基地組織在阿富汗的活動方面幾乎沒有採取行動。報告指出,基地組織在阿富汗各地,包括北部阿富汗的叛亂分子據點,開設了八個新的訓練營,並擁有安全避難所。報告指出,基地組織「抱有全球野心,據報告,他們進行了秘密和精心策劃的重建能力的努力」。聯合國 2022 年的一份報告說,基地組織「據報導,其領導人在塔利班中發揮著顧問作用,兩者關係密切」。塔利班一直迅速淡化他們與基地組織的密切關係,或他們面臨的任何抵抗,無論是來自 NRF 等抵抗組織,還是來自伊斯蘭國-K 等恐怖組織。根據 NRF 的數據,自 1 月以來,已有 493 名塔利班戰士被打死或受傷,這很難否認地面上的事實。NRF 由艾哈邁德·馬蘇德領導,實際上是唯一一支反對塔利班的可靠的親西方阿富汗抵抗力量。馬蘇德是艾哈邁德·沙阿·馬蘇德的兒子,艾哈邁德·沙阿·馬蘇德是一位著名的聖戰者叛軍,曾在 20 世紀 80 年代抗擊蘇聯,並在 9·11 事件發生前兩天被基地組織特工暗殺。NRF 由前阿富汗國家防禦和安全部隊的成員組成,這些成員聚集在塔利班進軍喀布爾後反塔利班抵抗勢力的傳統據點。前總統阿什拉夫·加尼政府中的其他阿富汗安全部隊成員和官員加入了 NRF,包括前副總統阿姆魯拉·薩利赫。中東研究所非常駐高級研究員法特梅·阿曼告訴Digital,塔利班正在努力改變國際社會對他們建立了一個以嚴重侵犯人權和對婦女實施殘酷政策為標誌的政府的看法。阿曼說,NRF 仍然是反對塔利班在阿富汗統治的唯一力量,但目前似乎沒有出現可行的替代方案。「沒有大規模起義和阿富汗國內和國際社會的廣泛支持,任何組織似乎都無法取代塔利班政權」,阿曼說。在美國今年 11 月舉行爭議性和非常接近的總統選舉之前,在經歷了多重全球危機之後,該政府似乎對三年後阿富汗局勢並沒有多少興趣。一位國務院發言人告訴Digital,美國不支持在阿富汗進行武裝衝突。 「該國已經處於戰爭狀態 44 年。我們不想看到阿富汗再次陷入衝突,我們也從阿富汗人民那裡聽到他們也不想這樣做」,國務院發言人說。納扎里說,NRF 的部隊由前阿富汗安全部隊的成員組成,這些部隊接受了美國和國際部隊 20 年的訓練,以進行反恐行動。 「我們擁有最能與恐怖分子作戰的部隊,我們已經這樣做了三年,沒有任何支持。我們相信,只要有我們最小的支持,我們就能在阿富汗內部打敗恐怖主義」,他說。沒有美國或外部支持,NRF 想要對塔利班的鐵腕統治構成真正的挑戰將非常困難。塔利班也無法獲得主要大國的國際承認或在聯合國的席位。塔利班一旦開始執政並背棄了尊重所有阿富汗人權利的承諾,就保留了其全球不受歡迎的國家地位。塔利班實施了「和婦女權利。 根據人權觀察組織的報告,阿富汗仍然是世界上唯一一個禁止婦女和女孩接受中學和高等教育以及參與經濟和政府許多部門的國家。維也納阿富汗民主進程是唯一一個由阿富汗抵抗力量參與的論壇,旨在恢復法治、民主和人權。該進程匯集了 40 個不同的流亡團體,包括婦女組織、媒體代表和有影響力的人物。該組織尋求恢復一個包容性的政府,代表阿富汗多元社會的各個層級。「該進程為反對派聯盟奠定了基礎,吸引了國際社會對塔利班非法性的關注」,阿富汗駐奧地利大使馬尼扎·巴赫塔裡告訴Digital。 在伊斯蘭阿富汗共和國崩潰後,一些在前任政府任職的大使建立了一個大使委員會。根據巴赫塔裡的說法,這些成員堅持民主價值觀,包括人權、婦女參與和女孩教育,這與塔利班的目標直接對立。塔利班不承認拒絕遵守其指示的大使館。然而,許多大使館繼續向阿富汗僑民提供領事服務,並致力於維持其服務。儘管塔利班在重掌權力之前做出了保證,但他們排除了其他種族群體參與政府,並維持了其普什圖族基地的權力。對話的作用也或歐盟,這使得他們更難對挑戰塔利班產生影響。 雖然 NRF 正在進行艱苦卓絕的努力,試圖將塔利班趕下台,但自 2021 年以來,阿富汗的人道主義狀況在塔利班統治下也變得更加糟糕。根據聯合國的數據,2023 年有超過 2300 萬人需要人道主義援助。聯合國還報告說,有 400 萬阿富汗人營養不良,其中包括 320 萬 5 歲以下兒童。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
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GF Securities Announces its 2024 Interim Results

HONG KONG, Aug 31, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - GF Securities Co., Ltd. ("GF Securities" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries within the scope of its consolidated financial statements (“subsidiaries”), the “Group”; HKSE: 1776; SZSE: 000776) announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 August 2024 (the “Reporting Period”). During the Reporting Period, under the guidance of the Board of Directors, the management of the Company led all staff to carry out key work to focus on enhancing core business capabilities, cultivating new quality competitiveness, improving comprehensive service capabilities and boosting resource allocation efficiency, as a result of which, the Company’s operating results achieved stable development with a total revenue and other income of RMB17,136 million, and a net profit attributable to owners of the Company of RMB4,362 million. As of 30 June, 2024, the Group’s total asset amounted to RMB689,328 million, representing an increase of 1.05 % as compared to the end of 2023 ; and equity attributable to owners of the Company amounted to RMB140,703 million, representing an increase of 3.67% as compared to the end of 2023.As one of the first batch of pilot comprehensive management brokerages selected by the CSRC, GF Securities possesses licenses for a full range of services involved in four business segments, including investment banking, wealth management, trading and institution, and investment management. The Group has successively set up futures subsidiaries, public fund subsidiaries, private fund subsidiaries, alternative investment subsidiaries and asset management subsidiaries. With its unique value concept and pragmatic entrepreneurial style, the Company has built up a full-service chain with comprehensive layout and strong strength. In respect of regional development, the Company based in Guangdong and serves the whole country, connecting domestically and internationally, forges a leading national brokerage with a long-term vision and an open mind. Against this backdrop, the Company has maintained main operating indicators ranking among the top securities companies in China for many consecutive years, and established its leading advantages in various key business segments.Wealth Management Business Continues to Lead under Ongoing and Deepening TransformationThe Company has taken the lead in proposing wealth management transformation and has currently been equipped with excellent financial product research, sales capabilities and professional asset allocation capabilities. The Company had more than 4,400 securities investment advisors, ranking No. 1 in the industry (in terms of parent company caliber), striving to provide precise wealth management services to different clients.In the first half of 2024, the Company focused on strengthening the construction of investment research and professional investment & advisory service capabilities, continuing to build a differentiated product and service supply system, and promote the transformation of wealth management business into an investor-oriented buy-side investment advisory business to enhance investors’ sense of gain. In the domestic market, as of the end of June 2024, the total balance of financial products sold by the Company on a commission basis exceeded RMB220 billion, representing an increase of 4.00% as compared to the end of last year while the sales amount of financial products on the Yitaojin E-commerce platform (including Cash Return and Taojin Market amounted to RMB116.918 billion. In the overseas market, the Group further diversified its product offerings and continued to transform into wealth management with net sales income and balance of financial products and commissions for multi-market transactions achieving a year-on-year growth. In addition, the market share (in terms of trading volume and trading amount of futures) of GF Futures, the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group, achieved year-on-year growth. GF Futures (Hong Kong) was awarded the Most Active Chinese Commodity Futures Broker of 2023 by the Singapore Exchange.At the end of June 2024, the Company had 356 branches and business departments nationwide, with a presence in 31 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions across the PRC. The number and coverage ratio of business outlets in the nine cities of the Pearl River Delta in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area ranked No. 1 in the industry, providing a wide range of market reach for the Company’s business and laying important support for customer accumulation and service.Continuous Development of Insitutional Business with Outstanding Research Capabilies EmpowermentThe Company actively seizes the opportunities of reform on the investment, financing and trading, gives full play to the role of research in empowering and promoting the Company's core business, integrates resources to provide comprehensive solutions for institutional customers, improves institutional customer service capabilities and institutional customer service systems, and continues to expand institutional business.In the first half of 2024, the market-making business of the Company continued to be in the first echelon of the market, providing market-making services for more than 700 funds and all ETF options of the SSE and SZSE, and market-making services for CSI 300 stock index options and CSI 1000 stock index options of the China Financial Futures Exchange. The Company issued 44,559 private equity products through the China Securities Inter-agency Quotation System and OTC market, with a total amount of RMB338.330 billion. The Company became the lead market maker for stock index options of the China Financial Futures Exchange, and was granted the SSE’s 2023 Stock Option Market Development Contribution Award (Outstanding Option Market Maker Award and Contribution to New Option Varieties Award), the SZSE’s 2023 Outstanding ETF Liquidity Provider Award and Outstanding Option Market Maker Award, and the CFFEX’s 2023 Outstanding Stock Index Option Market Maker Award (Bronze Award). As the end of June 2024, the Company provided market-making services to 47 NEEQ enterprises while its bond market-making business created the “GF Securities Pearl River Delta ESG Sustainable Development Local Debt Basket ” to help market institutions actively participate in the green economy construction and sustainable development in the Pearl River Delta through portfolio investment.At the same time, as a primary dealer of OTC derivatives business with professional advantages in derivatives pricing and trading, the Company continued to strengthen the construction of team and system, enhanced product creation, strategy innovation and trading and sales capabilities, and diversified and expanded its product system, types of underlying products and revenue structure, so as to continuously provide institutional customers with asset allocation and risk management solutions through OTC derivatives.The Group continued to promote the research-driven business model and gave full play to the empowerment and promotion effect of research on the Company’s core business. As of the end of June 2024, the Group’s equity research covered 28 industries and 993 A-share listed companies in mainland China, and 154 Hong Kong and overseas listed companies. The Company achieved research results based on digital means such as GF research portal and mini programs, continued to explore in the direction of intelligence, and strived to build a multiplatform, multi-channel and multi-dimensional customer service system. During the Reporting Period, the industrial research institute of the Company continued to build an ecosystem of production, learning, research, investment and financial integration, empowered the development of various business segments, provided research support for policy formulation and industrial planning of government departments, and explored the establishment of industrial incubation and transformation cooperation mechanism with key scientific research universities to play a role as a bridge of “technology-finance-industry.The outstanding research capacity of the Company enjoys a high reputation in the industry and received numerous honors. The Company has received the New Fortune Domestic Best Research Teams and the New Fortune Most Influential Research Institution for consecutive years from 2017 to 2023, and Top 5 Golden Bull Research Institution award by China Securities Industry Analyst Golden Bull Award for consecutive years. Meanwhile, it ranked in the forefront in the selection of Sell-side Analyst Crystal Ball Award , Best Analyst of Shanghai Securities News, the Golden Kirin Best Analyst of Sina Finance and the Gold Analysts of the 21st Century .Continuous Improvement of Investment Banking Business with Outstanding FunctionalitiesGuided by customer demand, the Company has built an investment banking service system with a full business chain throughout the life cycle. During the Reporting Period, the Company actively implemented the national strategies and regulatory policies by adhering to the fundamental purpose of serving the real economy with finance and giving priority to functionality; focused on serving the development of new productive forces and national strategic emerging industries by deeply exploring “specialized, sophisticated, distinctive and innovative” enterprises and effectively fulfilled its responsibility as a “gatekeeper” in the capital market.In respect of domestic equity financing, as of the end of June 2024, the Company sponsored 43 companies listed on the NEEQ as the lead brokerage, of which 76.74% were “specialized, sophisticated, distinctive and innovative” enterprises. In respect of overseas equity financing, the Company completed two Hong Kong IPO projects including one IPO project as a sponsor with an issue size of HK$1.046 billion, ranking third in the market; completed two refinancing projects with an underwritten amount of HK$4.881 billion; and its equity financing business in Hong Kong ranked third among Chinese-based securities companies in terms of the total issuance size of IPOs and refinancing projects equally distributed among all underwriters, according to the statistics of Dealogic.In respect of bond and financing business, the Company attached great importance to serving national strategies and facilitated technological innovation enterprises to develop new productive forces; steadily enhanced its market position through leveraging the Group’s synergistic advantages, consistently expanding key regions, strengthening internal assessment mechanism and other measures, on the basis of a strict control of business development risk; and actively practices ESG to promote the green and lowcarbon development through bond and financing business. During the Reporting Period, the Company acted as the lead underwriter for 293 tranches of bonds, representing a year-on-year increase of 70.35%, with a lead underwritten amount of RMB152.428 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 64.63%; acted as the lead underwriter for 52 tranches of various science and technology innovation bonds with an underwritten amount of RMB19.128 billion; and acted as the lead underwriter for 4 tranches of various low-carbon transformation and green bonds with an underwritten amount of RMB1.088 billion. In respect of Chinese offshore bond business, 33 bonds were issued with an underwritten amount of US$5.617 billion.In respect of financial advisory business, centered around the guidance of national industrial policies, financial policies and regional development policies, the Company practiced the business model of “One Guangfa” by holding a forum on merger and acquisition of new productive forces and building a merger and acquisition business ecosystem to provide customers with multi-level and all-round comprehensive services, promoting the orderly circulation of assets and capital. During the Reporting Period, the Company completed two projects in major asset restructuring and financial advisory business that had industry and regional influence, involving a total transaction amount of approximately RMB12.851 billion; and completed one overseas equity transaction, involving a transaction amount of approximately HK$1.098 billion. Two transactions in which the Company acted as buyer’s financial advisor were awarded the 2023-2024 Top Ten Domestic M&A Golden Whistle Award.In the future, GF Securities will continuously commit to its corporate values of “inquisitiveness and integrity” and carry forward its excellent cultural genes of an “army of doctors”, with knowledge as the guarantee and professionalism as the cornerstone, continue to deepen and consolidate the Company 's outstanding location advantage in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and other places, deploy long-term strategies to well develop business with higher standard, accelerate high-quality development and contribute to serving the real economy. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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廣發證券公佈2024年度中期業績

香港, 2024年8月31日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 廣發証券股份有限公司(「廣發証券」或「公司」,公司及併表範圍內的子公司〔附屬公司〕,統稱「集團」;HKSE:1776, SZSE:000776)發佈2024年度中期業績。報告期內,在董事會指導下,公司經營管理層帶領全體員工以提升核心業務能力、培育新質競爭力、提升綜合服務能力、提高資源分配效率爲重點工作,經營業績穩定發展,集團實現收入及其他收益總額171.36億元(人民幣,下同),歸屬于本公司股東的淨利潤43.62億元。截至2024年6月30日,集團總資產為6,893.28億元,較2023年末增加1.05%;歸屬于本公司股東的權益為1,407.03億元,較2023年末增加3.67%。作為國內首批大型綜合類券商,廣發証券擁有投資銀行、財富管理、交易及機構和投資管理四大業務板塊,具備全業務牌照。先後設立期貨子公司、公募基金子公司、私募基金子公司、另類投資子公司和資産管理子公司等,以獨有的價值理念和務實的創業作風,打造了佈局完善、實力强勁的全業務鏈條。在區域發展上,公司立足廣東,服務全國,聯通境內外,以長遠的眼光、開放的格局鍛造綜合金融服務實力,主要經營指標連續多年穩居中國券商前列,在多項核心業務領域中形成領先優勢。財富管理業務持續領先,轉型不斷深化廣發証券在國內率先提出財富管理轉型,擁有優秀的金融産品研究、銷售能力及專業的資産配置能力;擁有超過4,400名証券投資顧問,行業排名第一(母公司口徑),致力於爲不同類型的客戶提供精准的財富管理服務。2024年上半年,公司圍繞强化投研能力和投顧專業服務能力建設,持續打造差异化的産品和服務供給體系,推動財富管理業務向「以投資者爲本」的買方投顧轉型,提升投資者獲得感。在境內,截至2024年6月末,公司代銷金融産品保有規模超過2,200億元,較上年末增長4.00%,易淘金電商平台金融産品(含現金增利及淘金市場)銷售金額達1,169.18億元。在境外,公司進一步豐富産品種類,持續向財富管理轉型,金融産品銷售淨收入、保有量及多市場交易傭金均實現同比增長。此外,全資子公司廣發期貨成交量及成交金額市場份額同比增長,境內外業務穩步發展。廣發期貨(香港)榮獲新加坡交易所頒發2023年最活躍中資商品期貨經紀商。截至2024年6月末,公司在全國擁有356家分公司及營業部,實現全國31個省、直轄市、自治區全覆蓋;粵港澳大灣區、珠三角九市營業網點家數及覆蓋佔比均居行業第一,爲公司業務開展提供了廣泛的市場觸角,爲客戶積累和服務提供了重要支撑。機構業務持續發力,研究賦能顯著公司積極把握投資端、融資端、交易端改革契機,充分發揮研究對公司核心業務的賦能推動作用,整合資源爲機構客戶提供綜合解决方案,提升機構客戶服務能力,完善機構客戶服務體系,持續做大機構業務。2024年上半年,公司做市業務繼續保持在市場第一梯隊,爲上交所、深交所的700多隻基金及全部ETF期權提供做市服務,爲中金所的滬深300股指期權、中証1000股指期權提供做市服務。公司通過中証機構間報價系統和櫃檯市場發行私募産品44,559隻,合計規模人民幣3,383.30億元;成爲中金所股指期權主做市商;榮獲上交所2023年股票期權市場發展貢獻獎(優秀期權做市商獎、期權新品種貢獻獎),深交所2023年優秀ETF流動性服務商獎、優秀期權做市商獎,中金所2023年股指期權優秀做市商獎(銅獎)。截至2024年6月末,公司爲47家新三板企業提供做市服務;債券做市創設「廣發証券珠三角ESG可持續發展地方債籃子」,助力市場機構通過組合方式積極參與珠三角地區綠色經濟建設和可持續發展。同時,作爲場外衍生品業務一級交易商,公司立足衍生品定價和交易的專業優勢,不斷强化團隊及系統建設,提升産品創設、策略創新及交易銷售能力,豐富和拓展産品體系、挂鈎標的種類及收益結構,持續爲機構客戶提供以場外衍生品爲載體的資産配置和風險管理解决方案。集團持續推動研究驅動經營模式。截至2024年6月末,集團的股票研究涵蓋中國28個行業和993家A股上市公司,以及154家香港及海外上市公司;公司研究成果借助於廣發研究門戶網站、小程序等數字化手段,不斷朝智能化方向探索,著力構建多平台、多渠道、多維度的客戶服務體系。報告期內,公司産業研究院持續打造産、學、研、投、融生態,賦能各業務板塊發展,爲政府部門的政策制定與産業規劃提供研究支持,探索與重點科研高校建立産業孵化轉化合作機制,發揮“科技-金融-産業”的橋梁作用。公司卓越的研究能力在業界享有盛譽,屢獲殊榮。2017年至2023年,公司連續多年獲得新財富本土最佳研究團隊、新財富最具影響力研究機構;連續多年獲得中國証券業分析師金牛獎評選的五大金牛研究機構獎;同時在賣方分析師水晶球獎、上証報最佳分析師、新浪財經金麒麟最佳分析師、21世紀金牌分析師等評選中位居前列。投行業務持續精進,功能性凸顯公司以客戶需求爲導向,構建全業務鏈、全生命周期的投資銀行服務體系。報告期內,公司積極貫徹落實國家戰略及監管政策,堅持將金融服務實體經濟作爲根本宗旨,把功能性放在首要位置,聚焦服務新質生産力及國家戰略新興産業,深入挖掘專精特新企業,切實履行資本市場「看門人」責任。境內股權融資方面,截至2024年6月末,公司作爲主辦券商持續督導挂牌公司共計43家,其中「專精特新」企業佔比達76.74%。境外股權融資方面,完成港股IPO項目2單,其中作爲保薦代表人IPO項目1單,發行規模10.46億港元,市場排名第3;完成再融資項目2單,承銷金額48.81億港元,根據Dealogic統計,按IPO和再融資項目發行總規模在所有承銷商中平均分配的口徑計算,在香港市場股權融資業務排名中,位列中資証券公司第3。債券融資方面,公司高度重視服務國家戰略,助推科技創新類企業發展新質生産力,在嚴控展業風險的基礎上,通過發揮集團協同優勢、持續拓展重點區域,穩步提升市場地位。同時,公司積極踐行ESG,以債券融資業務推動綠色低碳發展。報告期內,公司主承銷發行債券293期,同比增長70.35%;主承銷金額1,524.28億元,同比增長64.63%。主承銷各品種科技創新債券52期,承銷金額191.28億元;主承銷各品種低碳轉型和綠色債券4期,承銷金額10.88億元。在中資離岸債券業務方面,完成債券發行33單,承銷金額56.17億美元。財務顧問方面,公司緊密圍繞國家産業政策、金融政策、區域發展政策指導方向,踐行「一個廣發」展業模式,舉辦新質生産力併購論壇,構建併購業務生態圈,爲客戶提供多層次、全方位的綜合服務,促進資産資本有序循環。報告期內,公司完成境內具有行業及區域影響力的重大資産重組項目與財務顧問項目2單、涉及交易總額約128.51億元;完成境外股權交易1單,涉及交易金額約10.98億港元。公司作爲買方財務顧問的兩單交易獲評2023-2024十佳境內併購交易金哨獎。未來,廣發証券將繼續秉持「知識圖强,求實奉獻」的核心價值觀,發揚「博士軍團」優秀的文化基因,以知識爲保障,以專業爲基石,持續深化鞏固公司在粵港澳大灣區等地的突出區位優勢,以更高標準佈局長期戰略、做好核心業務,加速高質量發展,爲服務實體經濟貢獻廣發力量。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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卓悅集團公佈2024年中期業績 ACN Newswire

卓悅集團公佈2024年中期業績

香港, 2024年8月31日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 卓悅控股有限公司(「卓悅」或「集團」,股票編號:0653.HK)於8月30日公佈截至2024年6月30日止六個月(「期內」或「上半年」)之未經審核綜合中期業績。美妝、健康及生活時尚產品批發及零售毛利率較去年全年增長期內,集團總體毛利率維持25.8%,其中美妝、健康及生活時尚產品批發及零售的毛利率為53.8%,較2023年全年的41%增長近13個百分點;上半年實現收入約55,700,000港元,盈利約100,000港元。此外,集團期內淨負債比率維持在0.4,與2023年全年持平,較2022年底的約0.9有大幅改善;期內融資活動現金流入淨額約為14,600,000港元(2023年:15,600,000港元),主要為其他借款及股東貸款所得款項,反應集團大股東看好集團未來發展並為集團持續提供長期有利的支持。「香港貓2.0」 智能全渠道 積極支援中小企數字化轉型復常後「新常態」下,商業生態系統已從傳統零售模式向全面整合的線上及線下(O2O)零售體驗的智能全渠道模式轉型,線上零售銷售趨勢正在增長。卓悅自2020年起以「科技+消費」的創新之路積極把握零售業發展趨勢,把美妝零售業務拓展至「Beauty、Health & Lifestyle 」產品,建成了香港疫後第一間香港公司建立的全球跨境電商平台「香港貓HKMALL」。目前集團不僅已實現由單一化的美妝零售公升級成擁有多元化業務的綜合企業,並積極協助香港中小企商家數字化轉型。近年來,集團戰略性優化零售門店數量,將其轉型為O2O門店,在為消費者提供全新的購物體驗的同時實現更好的成本控制,並透過擴大全球跨境電商平台「香港貓」將業務重點轉向線上零售。新開發的 「香港貓」2.0平台能為客戶提供快速訪問多樣商戶的渠道,並提供根據個人喜好量身定制的個性化的購物體驗。同時,集團亦擁有自己的直播室供KOL在社交媒體上進行直播展示與推廣互動,截止今年6月,頻繁的多渠道直播使得銷售較去年增長了超過10%。集團亦在期內與湖南廣播電視台合作,在其電視購物頻道「快樂購」上銷售 Suisse Reborn護膚產品,是旨在通過數字電視平台成功向內地客戶推廣產品的試點計劃的一部分。期內,集團在O2O平台上完成的包括美妝產品和科技產品的訂單的商品總值(GMV)達約9,330萬港元(2023年同期:7,910萬港元)。卓悅主席陳健文先生表示:「現時數字化轉型正在重塑各個行業,卓悅將繼續憑藉「科技+消費」的創新之路,積極把握經濟及行業發展機遇,持續尋求有益的戰略合作意向與機會。卓悅在新零售科技和擴展業務範圍方面已做好充分準備,將利用『科技+消費+資本』的組合,致力於實現持續發展與穩健成長,服務消費者、商家及供應商等及令其受惠,並為股東提供更好的回報。」關於卓悅控股有限公司 卓悅控股有限公司(股份代號:653.HK)建基於「Beauty, Health & Beautiful Life」的全新概念,自2020年開始積極推動以「科技+消費」為基礎的新業務模式。實踐發展「香港貓」(HongKong Mall-全球跨境電商平台)、「卓悅科技」、「美顏及大健康產業」及「創新產業」的四輪驅動策略。集團現於在香港貓、天貓全球、考拉、eBay、Facebook和微信商城等41個中國內地及海外網購平台作線上零售,提供超過30萬款銷售產品,共銷售往34個國家。卓悅不斷創新商業模式,對市場新動向保持敏銳的觸覺,致力為商戶、為顧客提供更加優質和更多元化的服務。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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Celeb-red our Nation’s Birthday with LAC! ACN Newswire

Celeb-red our Nation’s Birthday with LAC!

SINGAPORE, Aug 31, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The last few years have been tumultuous, marked by rising inflation, job market fluctuations and housing market volatilities, among other challenges. Despite these difficulties, Singaporeans have shown remarkable resilience, navigating adversity with unwavering strength and determination.Mental resilience aside, the pandemic has also highlighted the importance of maintaining our health resilience, prompting a growing emphasis on enhancing and safeguarding physical health in its aftermath. In fact, a recent Yougov survey found that three out of five residents in Singapore plan to place emphasis on their physical health as their top new year resolution in 2024.In line with this year's National Day theme of "Together, As One United People," LAC (pronounced L-A-C) is dedicated to playing its part in supporting Singaporeans' immunity and health resilience. With a wide range of speciality supplements made conveniently available to people across all walks of life, LAC aims to help individuals tide through current and future health challenges, reinforcing our collective strength, unity and well-being.Formulated with Traditional Chinese Medicine ingredients such as Lingzhi and Cordyceps, LAC ACTIVATED® Zhi® Immunity serves as a natural booster of the immune system. These well-known ingredients help strengthen the body’s natural resilience, accelerate recovery and boost energy levels to safeguard against illnesses caused by the fatigue of daily life. Additionally, the natural energy boosters found in LAC ACTIVATED® Zhi® Immunity also help to improve focus and alertness without relying on the need for stimulants such as caffeine.For busy individuals looking to enhance their immunity, multivitamins can be a convenient addition to daily routines. LAC Women’s Mega Multi Active and LAC Men’s Mega Multi Active are designed with essential ingredients like Zinc and Vitamin C to support immune health, making them perfect for those with demanding schedules. These supplements also cater to the different nutritional needs of men and women with calcium to combat osteoporosis in women and Branched-Chain Amino Acids to enhance exercise performance and muscle growth in men, serving as an effective and convenient all-in-one solution to help bolster the body’s natural immunity and safeguard against potential illnesses.As the nation celebrates shared identities and resilience this National Day, it is crucial to prioritise physical health amidst current societal challenges, so as to be fully present to spend quality time with people who matter. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Gome Retail Continue to Focuses on Main Business, Actively Innovates and Transforms to Reduce Costs and Increase Efficiency ACN Newswire

Gome Retail Continue to Focuses on Main Business, Actively Innovates and Transforms to Reduce Costs and Increase Efficiency

HONG KONG, Aug 30, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Gome Retail Holdings Limited (Stock code: 493.HK, "Gome Retail" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, “the Group”) announced its unaudited six-month results for the six months ended June 30, 2024 (the "Reporting Period").Focusing on the main industry to consolidate the border, take multiple measures to actively resolve the debt problemIn the first half of 2024, the domestic economy was affected by the severe and complex international environment and cyclical adjustments of domestic policies, and recovery was still slow. From an industry perspective, real estate market declined significantly, and the income growth of local governments and households slowed down. The home appliance industry has been affected by these factors, and the retail sales growth of all types of home appliances has slowed to varying degrees in the first half of the year. In the first half of 2024, the Group recorded revenue of approximately RMB169 million; and loss attributable to owners of the parent was approximately RMB4,432 million.In the first half of 2024, the Group continued to focus on its core retail business, activate the “Home‧Living” omni-retail ecosystem, actively and extensively explore a variety of procurement channels and methods, and focus on the retail of home appliances, consumer electronic products, groceries and various types of daily necessities. It also promoted offline upgrades and strengthened new operating methods such as online live streaming. In addition, it accelerated the development of franchising business and the GOME Automobile Experience Hall commenced its operation, creating new growth opportunities. In respect of dealing with its debt issues, the Group has continued to divest from serious lossmaking businesses and non-core assets. Furthermore, it also disposed some of its long-term assets to settle debts, and actively negotiated with creditors for debt settlements.Reshape the retail business, promote single store franchises, and continue to optimize and upgrade new model business strategiesGome's new retail model business strategy continues to be optimized and upgraded. On the one hand, Gome uses live broadcast as the fulcrum to promote the focus on its main business, tap new increments through short videos, live broadcast and other marketing models, and consolidate online business; on the other hand, the Company actively promotes single-store franchises As the core asset-light joint venture and cooperation model, we get rid of "heavy assetoperation" and open up "single store franchise" with the "light asset", "heavy operation" and "strong management" operating model. The Company fully opens brand authorization to franchisees, focuses on supply chain model innovation, and shifts from electrical appliance franchises to all-industry franchises, quickly forming a franchise network of different models and different formats. Based on maintaining the original franchise equity cooperation, single stores are encouraged to join similar franchise equity form of cooperation.During the reporting period, the single-store franchise joint venture cooperation model has entered the substantive operation stage and achieved rapid development, attracting the attention of many investors. At present, dozens of companies have signed contracts, and nearly a hundred companies are in the process of signing contracts.Actively exploring new business growth curves, the GOME Automobile Experience Hallhas received enthusiastic response from the marketGome Retail focuses on the experience of its main business, at the same time, actively thinks about changes and strives for progress, explores new growth models, and builds offline automoblie experiencehall. Gome Automobile Experience Hall is OMO's one-stop car selection, car purchase, and car use platform with product closed-loop empowerment capabilities. It uses a solid store expansion model to empower the automoblie product market and solve the problem of individual car dealers' purchase difficulties and expensive purchases. Meanwhile, it also ensures that consumers in various regional markets can buy new car products with clear channels, low prices and transparency, bringing consumers a new car buying experience. With its unique business model and enabling support including vehicle source channels, logistics and warehousing, Gome Automobile Experience Hall has received cooperation intentions from many well-known domestic and overseas automobile brands. During the Reporting Period, the Gome Automobile Experience Hall has started substantial operations and has received good market feedback.Looking ahead, the government emphasized the active expansion of domestic demand, further clarified the comprehensive relaxation of real estate controls, and emphasized that "the focus of economic policies will shift more to benefiting people's livelihood and promoting consumption." It is believed that more positive policies will be introduced in the second half of this year to support the economy. With a steady recovery, the industry environment is expected to improve.Gome Retail management said: “In the future, the retail industry will face more new opportunities and challenges, Gome has never forgotten its original intention of serving the people's better life and its responsibility as a listed company. The Company's management will still work hard, lean management, integrate resources and business collaboration, and create direct operational contributions; at the same time, we also look forward to continuing to work with more partners to empower each other and jointly help the retail industry to upgrade and iterate, to satisfy Chinese families’ pursuit of a better life.”- End -About GOME RETAIL HOLDINGS LIMITEDGOME RETAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in July 2004 (Stock Code: 493HK). Founded in 1987 in China, GOME is committed to building China's leading technology-based, experiential, entertainment-oriented and socialized home-life technology retailer. With the strategy of "Home Living", Gome Group focuses on retailing of electrical appliances and consumer electronics products, and builds a closed-loop ecosystem for the entire product line.Please visit our website for more information: www.gome.com.hkIssued by EVER BLOOM (HK) COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS GROUP LIMITED for and on behalf of GOME Retail Holdings Limited. For further information, please contact:EVER BLOOM (HK) COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS GROUP LIMITEDMs Wu Xiaoyue / Ms Isla GuTel:(852) 3468 8874 Fax:(852) 2111 1103Mail:xiaoyue.wu@everbloom.com.cn/jin.gu@everbloom.com.cn Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Legend Holdings Recorded a Revenue of RMB233.4 Billion in H1 2024

HONG KONG, Aug 30, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Legend Holdings Corporation (“Legend Holdings” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 3396. HK) announces the unaudited condensed consolidated interim results of the Group for the six months ended 30 June 2024 (the “Reporting Period”). In the first half of 2024, adhering to high-quality development driven by technological innovation, Legend Holdings prioritized stability while pursuing progress, responded to changes in macro factors, strived to develop new quality productive forces, and the Company’s core competitiveness was steadily improved. During the Reporting Period, the Company recorded revenue of RMB233.4 billion, representing a 16% year-on-year increase, with net profit increasing to RMB2.805 billion. The net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company was RMB286 million, and this year-on-year decrease recorded was primarily due to the increasing complexity and uncertainty of global economy, which had impacts on profits contributed by diversified-industries operation segment as well as the investment business of industrial incubations and investments segment.During the Reporting Period, Legend Holdings continued to drive industrial innovation through sci-tech innovation, emphasizing new quality productive forces as a key focus for the enterprise’s high-quality development, expanding its presence in frontier industries such as artificial intelligence, biopharmaceuticals, advanced materials and new energy, while exploring emerging frontiers and achieving positive outcomes in building up modernized industrial system. The Company has been committed to increasing its investment in technology development and innovation, with accumulated R&D investments increasing 3.4% to RMB7.3 billion. Lenovo Group, a subsidiary of Legend Holdings, achieved milestone breakthroughs in strategic products, including the launch of the first AI PCs worldwide and several AI servers. Meanwhile, the Legend Holdings Family Group has stepped up developments in frontier industries such as advanced materials, innovative drugs, biomanufacturing, and commercial space. Legend Holdings has also made forward-looking investments, making early moves in new sectors such as quantum technology and life sciences, which are expected to become the growth drivers for new quality productive forces. During the Reporting Period, Legend Holdings has invested in nearly 40 technology projects, and to date, the Company has invested in a total of 120 national specialized and innovative “little giant” enterprises, maintaining an industry-leading position.Legend Holdings has always been committed to serving national strategic needs and actively promoting the high-quality development of the manufacturing industry chain. By advancing new industrialization and boosting China’s strategic strength in manufacturing, and digital development, Legend Holdings has promoted the intelligent transformation and upgrading of China’s manufacturing industry. Currently, 90% of China’s top 500 manufacturers, over 1,000 leading manufacturing enterprises, and more than 2,000 growth manufacturing enterprises have received support from the Legend Holdings Family Group. Meanwhile, funds under the management of Legend Holdings have invested over RMB20 billion in the manufacturing sector, promoting the listing of dozens of manufacturing enterprises and fostering about 20 niche-sector leaders in the industry. As the world’s leading AI full-stack product portfolio and solution service provider, Legend Holdings has intensified its efforts to expand its footprint in AI and promote AI applications and built a vibrant AI+ application ecosystem with cumulative investments in over 250 AI-related companies. Meanwhile, Legend Holdings has actively promoted the industrialization of digital sectors and digital transformation of various industries. This includes supporting the proactive construction of digital infrastructure, and building a nationwide integrated computing power network to advance the deep integration of the digital economy with the real economy.Legend Holdings has always insisted on integrating the green concept into its high-quality development and actively fulfilled its social responsibilities. Lenovo Group was the first domestic high-tech manufacturer to pass the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) net-zero target validation, and its MSCI ESG rating remains at AAA, the highest rating in this assessment. A number of green industrial projects newly laid out by Levima Advanced Materials were completed in the first half of the year, and multiple projects are scheduled to be completed and put into production in 2025. ZQET Group is expanding in the photovoltaic industry. It has invested in a 20GW N-type high-efficiency solar cell smart manufacturing project, with the first phase already in operation and its core products ranking among the top tier of the industry. Meanwhile, Legend Holdings focuses on systematic planning and long-term investment in public welfare areas such as “rural revitalization”, “innovative technology” and “promoting righteousness”, and has been keeping contributing Legend's value to the society.In the face of challenges and opportunities, Legend Holdings will continue to deepen the high-quality development led by scientific and technological innovation. While strengthening its industrial foundation and optimizing the resource allocation, the Company will expand its presence in frontier areas, cultivate emerging and future industries, further focus on new quality productive forces, and build its new core competitiveness. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Inkeverse Group Announces 2024 Interim Financial Results ACN Newswire

Inkeverse Group Announces 2024 Interim Financial Results

HONG KONG, Aug 30, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Inkeverse Group Limited ("Inkeverse" or "the Group", Stock Code: 3700.HK) announces its full-year results for the period ended June 30, 2024.During the reporting period, the Group’s total revenue was RMB 3533.2 million, up 13.0% compared to the same period in 2023. Revenue from the Group’s value-added services was RMB 2601.2 million,yoy 12.4%, representing 73.6% of the Group’s overall revenue. The content services business recorded total revenue of RMB 642.7 million,yoy 36.1%, accounting for 18.2% of the Group’s overall revenue.Live Streaming and Social Ecosystem Thrives, Creating a Sustainable Development LoopThe Group’s live streaming and social business, through long-term stable operations and continuous refinement, has built a robust commercial ecosystem. The core product, "Inke Live," maintains its brand advantage in the live streaming sector. Despite market fluctuations, it has created a healthy, active user community through a mature and evolving operational system and ongoing optimization of the ecosystem structure.The social business continues to benefit from its product matrix advantage, adapting flexibly to the increasingly diverse and refined needs of users. The Group adjusts its strategy with an efficient product matrix to precisely match emerging social scenarios, deeply penetrating multiple verticals, and satisfying differentiated social needs, demonstrating strong market adaptability. The stable and innovative operation of the Group’s two core businesses provides stable and substantial cash flow support, effectively driving the Group’s deep expansion and continuous innovation in more business areas.Playlet Business Leads the Industry, Secure Industry-Leading Position with Full Industry Chain LayoutIn the face of intensifying competition in the short -form video market, the Group remains at the forefront of the industry due to its forward-looking layout and innovation. By leveraging early precision entry and efficient investment strategies, the Group has rapidly established a complete ecosystem for the playlet industry, optimizing the entire chain from content creation to distribution and promotion, ensuring steady business growth. This underscores the Group’s deep understanding of the playlet field and lays a solid foundation for continued industry leadership.Looking ahead, the Group is cautiously advancing the deep integration of playlets with cultural tourism and other diverse industries, aiming to create a series of high-quality, high-grade micro-playlet to offer a richer audiovisual experience to viewers. Simultaneously, the Group is exploring new opportunities in overseas playlets, broadening its business scope through internationalization. Breakthrough in Overseas Expansion, Successfully Opening New MarketsThe Group continues to deepen its overseas strategy and has achieved results. Leveraging its rich experience in the domestic market, the Group adopts a vertically segmented matrix strategy to rapidly enter target markets. To better meet local needs, the Group integrates rich local elements into product design, enhancing market competitiveness. Some products launched in Southeast Asia have successfully completed commercial validation, providing valuable experience and models for expansion into other regions. This year, the Group has entered emerging markets such as the Middle East, launching products and achieving a certain level of user accumulation.By continuously optimizing product models and deeply understanding overseas user needs, the Group has significantly shortened the adaptation cycle in new markets and accumulated valuable localized operational experience. This experience not only lays a solid foundation for the Group’s deep expansion in overseas markets but also provides strong support for further exploration in these markets.Future OutlookLooking ahead, the Group will continue to gain insights into user needs, enrich the social product matrix, and solidify competitive advantages through matrix-based synergy while exploring new growth points through innovation. Relying on its deep accumulation in interactive entertainment, the Group will quickly incubate new products, optimize content quality, enhance user experience and platform stickiness, and maintain its leading position in the market. Simultaneously, the Group is actively adjusting its overseas operations strategy, deepening localization, enriching product formats, and expanding efforts in emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and the Middle East, aiming to achieve scalable growth. Additionally, the Group is keeping up with technological frontiers, actively laying out Web3.0 and AI fields, planning strategic cryptocurrency holdings, and promoting AI applications to lead industry future development and create new interactive entertainment experiences.-End-About Inkeverse Group Limited: Inkeverse Group (3700.HK) is a leading full-scenario new social platform in China, formerly known as Inke Interactive Entertainment Group. It’s core business covers live streaming social, playlets, and overseas segments, driving performance growth through a matrix of products and diversified business formats. In 2015, the first product, Inke Live, was launched, initiating the domestic mobile live streaming trend. In 2018, Inke, just three years after its establishment, was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as the first entertainment live streaming stock. Since then, the Group has incubated multiple products around the "interactive social" strategy, creating a rich social product matrix. In the second half of 2022, the Group pioneered the short drama market, firmly establishing itself as an industry leader with its early advantage and high-quality content. The Group is also accelerating its global layout and expanding overseas market growth. In 2022, the Group officially renamed itself Inkeverse and is actively laying out AI, Web3.0, and other cutting-edge fields to offer users rich, multidimensional social scenarios and services, further enhancing commercial value.For more information, please visit Inkeverse IR website: https://ir.inkeverse.com/sc/ir_overview.phpFor enquiry, please contact Intelligent Joy Limited Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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LINK Business Brokers Brisbane Launches Educational Program for Business Sellers SeaPRwire

LINK Business Brokers Brisbane Launches Educational Program for Business Sellers

Brisbane, Australia – August 31, 2024 – (SeaPRwire) – LINK Business Brokers Brisbane announces enhancement of educational initiative to empower business sellers with essential knowledge for successful transactions. LINK Business Brokers is amplifying its efforts to educate business sellers by launching an initiative that provides resources and guidance throughout the selling process. This program supports sellers with seminars, personalised consultations, and comprehensive online materials. Co-Director Blair Luckman spoke about LINK’s dedication to education. “Our mission is to empower business sellers by enhancing their understanding of the selling process. This knowledge prepares them for negotiating sales and improves the outcomes of their transactions,” he says. Co-Director Vince Konig adds, “Informed sellers make strategic decisions that positively impact their business deals. Our educational programs are designed to turn sellers into well-informed market participants.” The initiative includes resources like seminars, workshops, and one-on-one consultations to clarify the sales process. LINK experts cover topics such as preparing a business for sale, understanding market valuation, and effective marketing strategies. This approach ensures sellers are well-prepared and confident. LINK also uses advanced technology and data-driven insights to support its educational services. They provide sellers with realistic appraisals, market analyses, and trend reports that aid decision-making. LINK’s educational resources, including webinars, downloadable guides, and an interactive Q&A series where sellers can engage directly with LINK’s expert brokers, are available online. With this initiative, LINK Business Brokers Brisbane continues to lead in the business brokerage industry, supporting their clients through education and empowerment. About LINK Business Brokers Established in 1996, LINK Business Brokers is the largest business brokerage group globally. They operate across New Zealand, Australia, and the USA and are committed to facilitating business sales with confidentiality and integrity. Each broker at LINK is a sector specialist, equipped with deep market knowledge and a commitment to delivering superior service. LINK combines powerful analytics with a personalised approach, establishing itself as a trusted partner in business sales. Contact Information Brand: LINK Business Brokers Brisbane Contact: Media team Email: brisbane@linkbusiness.com.au Website: https://linkbusiness.com.au/business-brokers/brisbane/ The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Sectors: Top Story, Corporate News SeaPRwire provides real time press release distribution for companies and organizations to 6,500+ media outlets & 3.5 million professional desktops in 90 regions. It distributes press releases in different languages, including: IndonesiaFolk, IndoNewswire, SEATribune, IDNewsZone, LiveBerita, DailyBerita, TaiwanPR, SinchewBusiness, AsiaEase, BuzzHongKong, SingapuraNow, TIHongKong, TaipeiCool, TWZip, AsiaFeatured, dePresseNow, THNewson, KULPR, VNFeatured, MENAEntry, HunaTimes, DubaiLite, ArabicDir, BeritaDaring, TekanAsia, JamKopi ...
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Dream Draw LLC FZ Expands to European Markets with Unique Shopping Model SeaPRwire

Dream Draw LLC FZ Expands to European Markets with Unique Shopping Model

Dubai, UAE – August 31, 2024 – (SeaPRwire) – Dream Draw LLC FZ, an e-commerce platform known for its creative shopping experience that blends retail with the excitement of raffles, is set to expand its operations into European markets. This move is part of the company’s strategic plan to reach new audiences and further establish its presence in the global e-commerce industry. Dream Draw LLC FZ has seen a strong rise in popularity in the Middle East by offering a diverse range of products from well-known brands. The platform is noted for its straightforward and user-friendly shopping experience, which includes a variety of items such as perfumes and exclusive gifts. Additionally, Dream Draw enhances the shopping experience by offering unique opportunities that add an element of excitement to every purchase, making it a preferred choice for many customers. This model has proven successful, attracting over 100,000 customers and driving significant revenue growth. “We are thrilled to bring Dream Draw to Europe, where we believe our unique blend of shopping and winning will resonate with a wide audience,” said Malik Awan, COO of Dream Draw LLC FZ. “Our expansion into Europe marks a significant milestone for the company and reflects our commitment to offering customers a shopping experience that is both enjoyable and potentially life-changing.” As part of its European expansion, Dream Draw will adapt its platform to cater to regional preferences and regulations, ensuring that customers receive a localized shopping experience. The company is also investing in robust customer support and building strong partnerships with local suppliers and retailers, aiming to offer a wide variety of products that align with European tastes. “We’ve seen tremendous success in the Middle East, and we are confident that our model will thrive in Europe as well,” Awan added. “Our goal is not only to meet but exceed the expectations of our new customers, offering them a seamless and thrilling shopping experience.” About Dream Draw LLC FZ Dream Draw LLC FZ is a creative e-commerce platform based in Dubai, UAE, that combines traditional online shopping with the excitement of a raffle system. Every purchase made on the platform gives customers a chance to win significant prizes, from luxury goods to cash rewards. Founded with the vision of turning ordinary shopping into an extraordinary experience, Dream Draw has rapidly grown its customer base across the Middle East and is now expanding into European markets. For more information, visit www.dreamdraw.us. Contact Information Brand: Dream Draw LLC FZ Contact: Malik Awan Email: customer-support@dreamdraw.us Website: https://dreamdraw.org/ The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Sectors: Top Story, Corporate News SeaPRwire provides real time press release distribution for companies and organizations to 6,500+ media outlets & 3.5 million professional desktops in 90 regions. It distributes press releases in different languages, including: IndonesiaFolk, IndoNewswire, SEATribune, IDNewsZone, LiveBerita, DailyBerita, TaiwanPR, SinchewBusiness, AsiaEase, BuzzHongKong, SingapuraNow, TIHongKong, TaipeiCool, TWZip, AsiaFeatured, dePresseNow, THNewson, KULPR, VNFeatured, MENAEntry, HunaTimes, DubaiLite, ArabicDir, BeritaDaring, TekanAsia, JamKopi ...
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國美零售持續聚焦主業 積極創新轉型降本增效 ACN Newswire

國美零售持續聚焦主業 積極創新轉型降本增效

香港, 2024年8月30日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 國美零售控股有限公司(香港聯合交易所代號:493.HK,“國美零售”或“公司”,及其子公司,統稱“集團”),今天公布其截至2024年6月30日止六個月(“報告期”)未經審計之六個月業績。聚焦主業鞏固邊界 多舉措積極化解債務問題2024年上半年,國內經濟受到嚴峻複雜的國際環境和國內政策周期影響,復蘇依舊緩慢。從行業來看,房地産下行明顯,地方政府和居民部門收入增長放緩,家電行業受到此等因素影響,各類家電上半年零售增速均出現不同程度的放緩。2024年上半年集團錄得收入約爲人民幣169百萬元;母公司擁有者應占虧損約爲人民幣4,432百萬元。2024年上半年,國美零售繼續聚焦零售業,激活“家生活”全零售生態,積極廣泛開拓多種采購渠道和方式,專注做好家用電器、消費電子産品、日用品及各類生活用品的零售,推動綫下升級,强化綫上直播等新運營手段,同時,加快類加盟業務開拓步伐,實現國美汽車體驗館開館展業,打開新增長機會。此外,公司繼續剝離虧損嚴重業務和非核心資産,同時通過出售部分長期資産以清償債務,幷積極與債權人溝通協商,推進債務化解。重塑零售業務推進單店加盟 持續優化升級新模式經營策略國美零售新模式經營策略持續優化升級,一方面以直播爲支點,推進主業聚焦,通過短視頻、直播等營銷模式挖掘新增量,鞏固綫上;另一方面,公司積極推進以單店加盟爲核心的輕資産合資合作模式,擺脫“重資運營”,以“輕資産”“重運營”“强管理”運營模式開放“單店加盟”。公司向加盟商全面開放品牌授權、聚焦供應鏈模式創新,以電器加盟轉向全業態招商,迅速形成不同模式及不同業態加盟網絡,在保持原類加盟股權合作基礎上,鼓勵單店以類加盟股權形式合作。報告期內,單店加盟合資合作模式已進入實質化運營階段,幷實現快速發展,引發衆多投資者關注。目前,已完成簽約數十家,另有近百家企業正在簽約過程中。積極探索新業務增長曲綫 汽車體驗館市場反響熱烈國美零售在圍繞主業的同時,積極思變、求進,探索新的增長曲綫,打造綫下汽車體驗館。國美汽車體驗館是擁有産品閉環賦能實力的OMO一站式選車、購車、用車平臺,以實打實的門店拓展模式爲車型産品市場下沉賦能,在解决個體車商進貨難、進貨貴問題的同時,也確保各區域市場的消費者能够買到渠道清晰、低價透明的新車産品,爲消費者帶來全新購車體驗。國美汽車體驗館憑藉獨特的商業模式以及包括車源渠道、物流倉儲等賦能支持,目前已收到衆多海內外知名汽車品牌的合作意向。報告期內,國美汽車體驗館業務已開啓實質運營,幷取得良好的市場反饋。展望未來,政府部門强調積極擴大國內需求,進一步明確對房地産調控的全面鬆綁,幷强調“經濟政策的著力點更多轉向惠民生、促消費”,相信今年下半年會有更多積極政策出臺以支持經濟平穩復蘇,行業環境有望得到改善。國美零售管理層表示:“未來,零售行業還將面臨更多新的機遇與挑戰,國美從未忘記自己服務人民美好生活的初心和作爲上市企業的責任擔當,公司管理層仍將繼續積極拼搏,精益管理,做好資源整合和業務協同,創造直接的經營貢獻;同時也期待能繼續與更多的合作夥伴携手,相互賦能,共同助力零售行業升級迭代浪潮,滿足中國家庭對美好生活的追求。” - 完 -關于國美零售控股有限公司國美零售控股有限公司于2004年7月在香港聯交所上市(股份代號:493)。國美集團1987年于中國成立,致力于打造中國領先的科技型、體驗型、娛樂態、社交化的家生活科技零售服務商,秉持“家·生活”戰略,以電器及消費電子産品零售爲主營業務,構建全品類閉環生態。更多詳情請流覽公司網站:www.gome.com.hk此新聞稿由九富(香港)財訊公關集團有限公司代表國美零售控股有限公司發布。如有垂詢,九富(香港)財訊公關集團有限公司吳宵月小姐/古今小姐電話:(852) 3468 8944 傳真:(852) 2111 1103電郵:xiaoyue.wu@everbloom.com.cn/jin.gu@everbloom.com.cn Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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聯控(3396. HK)半年收入升16% 發展新質生產力應挑戰

香港, 2024年8月30日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 據財華社報道,今日,聯想控股公佈了2024年中期業績,實現收入2,334億元(人民幣,下同),同比增長16%;淨利潤增長至28.05億元;歸母淨利潤2.86億元,同比有所下降,公司表示,主要由於全球經濟形勢的複雜性與不確定性持續攀升,令產業運營板塊的貢獻利潤以及產業孵化與投資板塊的投資業務受到了波及。整體來看,2024上半年外部環境變化帶來的不利影響逐步增多,資本市場也呈現出較大波動:內地創業板指和科創50同步下跌約16%,恆生科技指數低位持續下跌6%,A股和港股的市場流通性呈現明顯頹勢,中國企業境內外上市數量亦持續收縮,數據顯示,今年上半年該數字同比下降62%至82家。即使面對如此挑戰,聯控於報告期內依然推動了8家企業上市,佔近一成。筆者分析,如此境況下,像聯控這類大型企業受資本市場波動的影響也往往較大,逆風入市難以及時體現優質資產的顯性價值,聯控或許也在有意把控這一節奏,以更加從容地應對宏觀環境的不確定性。雖然聯控上半年歸母淨利同比有所下滑,但相較其2023年度業績而言,可以看到明顯改善,同時,公司上半年收入錄得同比增長,這說明其各項業務依然處於積極推進和發展中,穩健的產業基礎也為公司的可持續發展提供了堅實保障。複雜多變的外部環境也為國家推進新質生產力的發展提出了新的要求和挑戰。2024年6月,國家發文表示,「新質生產力是創新起主導作用,具有高科技、高效能、高質量特徵,符合新發展理念的先進生產力質態,必須繼續做好創新這篇大文章,推動新質生產力加快發展。」聯控持續響應這一號召,聚焦以科技創新推動產業創新,將發展新質生產力作為公司堅持高質量發展主線的重要著力點。具體來看,公司繼續加強技術研發,研發投入累計增長3.4%至73億元;且旗下聯想集團率先推出了全球首款AI PC和多款AI服務器,也意味著標誌性重大戰略產品取得突破。聯控在持續加強人工智能、生物醫藥、新材料、新能源等前沿佈局的同時,還關注新領域的開闢,加快發展生物製造、商業航天等產業,提前開拓量子科技和生命科學等新賽道。據筆者了解,報告期內,聯控投資科技項目近40個,而截至目前累計投出國家級專精特新「小巨人」企業120家,處於行業領先水平。以商業航天為例,聯控旗下君聯資本被投企業銀河航天,作為中國領先的衛星互聯網解決方案提供商和衛星製造商,為中國巨型低軌通信星座的快速部署提供了技術支撐。此外,聯控旗下君聯資本、聯想之星、聯想創投共同投資的圖靈量子,持續探索量子計算與經典算力、人工智能的融合發展,協助孕育了新一批新質生產力。而在助推中國製造業智能化轉型升級的進程中,聯想控股也在持續推動製造業產業鏈的高質量發展。資料顯示,聯控體系已支持到90%的「中國製造業500強」企業、1,000多家頭部製造型企業以及2,000多家成長型製造企業,旗下基金在製造業總投資超過200億元,累計推動數十家製造企業上市,打造了約20家製造業單項冠軍。同時,根據Gartner最新榜單,聯想集團連續三年位列全球前10,是亞太地區唯一上榜的高科技製造企業。而作為全球領先的全棧式AI產品組合與方案服務供應商,聯想也在進一步加大人工智能領域的佈局和應用推廣,累計投資AI企業超250家,構建AI+應用生態圈。筆者認為,聯控正漸漸走出調整轉型的承壓期,公司主動調整業務節奏、謹慎發力穩中求進,在尖端領域的超前佈局亦於這一時期獲得了穩定持續的積累。憑借其穩健的產業基礎和高質量發展的潛能釋放,相信公司已逐步回到健康可持續的增長曲線之中。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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著力發展新質生產力 聯想控股2024上半年收入2,334億元

香港, 2024年8月30日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 聯想控股股份有限公司(「聯想控股」或「公司」;3396.HK)於今日公佈截至2024年6月30日止6個月(「報告期」)未經審計簡明綜合中期業績。2024上半年,聯想控股堅持科技創新引領高質量發展,穩中求進,主動應對宏觀因素變化,著力發展新質生產力,企業核心競爭力穩步提升。報告期內,公司實現收入2,334億元(人民幣,下同),同比增長16%;淨利潤增長至28.05億元;歸屬於本公司權益持有人淨利潤2.86億元,錄得同比下降主要由於全球經濟形勢的複雜性與不確定性持續攀升,產業運營板塊貢獻利潤以及產業孵化與投資板塊的投資業務受到波及。報告期內,聯想控股持續通過科技創新推動產業創新,聚焦新質生產力作為企業高質量發展的重要著力點,深化人工智能、生物醫藥、新材料、新能源等前沿領域佈局,同時關注新領域的開闢,在構建現代化產業體系上取得良好成效。公司繼續加強技術研發,研發投入累計增長3.4%至73億元;旗下聯想集團率先推出全球首款AI PC和多款AI服務器,標誌性重大戰略產品取得突破。與此同時,聯控體系加快發展前沿新材料、創新藥、生物製造、商業航天等產業,提前佈局開拓量子科技和生命科學等新賽道,打造新質生產力增長極。報告期內,公司投資科技項目近40個,而截至目前,已累計投出國家級專精特新「小巨人」企業120家,處於行業領先水平。立足服務國家戰略需求,聯想控股積極推動製造業產業鏈高質量發展,圍繞新型工業化和加快建設製造強國、數字中國等戰略任務,助推中國製造業智能化轉型升級。目前,聯控體系已支持到90%的「中國製造業500強」企業、1,000多家頭部製造型企業以及2,000多家成長型製造企業,同時旗下基金在製造業總投資超過200億元,累計推動數十家製造企業上市,打造了約20家製造業單項冠軍。聯想作為全球領先的全棧式AI產品組合與方案服務供應商,進一步加大在人工智能領域的佈局和應用推廣,構建AI+應用生態圈,累計投資AI企業超過250家。公司還積極推進數字產業化、產業數字化,助力超前建設數字基礎設施,加快形成全國一體化算力體系,促進數字經濟和實體經濟深度融合。聯想控股始終堅持將綠色理念融入到企業高質量發展之中,積極履行企業社會責任。聯想集團是中國首家通過科學碳目標倡議組織(SBTi)淨零目標驗證的高科技製造企業,其明晟MSCI ESG評級保持在AAA級,為該評估的最高等級。聯泓新科新佈局的多個綠色產業項目均在上半年建成,並有多個項目計劃於2025年建成投產。正奇光能佈局光伏產業,投建20GW高效N型電池片項目,目前第一期已投產,核心產品躋身行業第一梯隊。同時,聯想控股重點在「鄉村振興」、「科技創新」、「弘揚正氣」等公益領域系統規劃並長期投入,持續貢獻「聯想」價值。面對挑戰與機遇,聯想控股將持續深化科技創新引領高質量發展,在持續夯實產業基礎、優化資源配置的同時,加強前沿領域佈局,培育新興和未來產業,進一步聚焦新質生產力,打造企業新的核心競爭力。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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映宇宙公佈2024年中期業績公告

香港, 2024年8月30日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) — 映宇宙集團有限公司(「映宇宙」或「集團」,股份代號:3700.HK)公佈截至2024年6月30日全年業績。報告期內,集團總收益為3533.2百萬港元,較2023年同期增長13.0%;其中,集團增值服務總收益為2601.2百萬港元,同比增長12.4%,該業務佔集團整體收益73.6%;內容服務業務錄得總收益為642.7百萬港元,同比增長36.1%,該業務佔集團整體收益18.2%。直播及社交生態充滿活力 鑄就可持續發展閉環集團直播及社交業務基於長期穩健運行與不斷精細化運營,構建了良性的商業生態系統。核心產品“映客直播”延續了在直播賽道的品牌優勢,面對市場環境的波動,仍然憑藉一套成熟且不斷進化的運營體系,以及對生態結構的持續優化,成功營造出一個健康、活躍的用戶社群環境。社交業務延續了產品矩陣的優勢,針對用戶需求的日益多元化與精細化趨勢,集團靈活調整策略,以高效的產品矩陣精准對接新興社交場景,深度滲透多個垂直領域,滿足用戶差異化的社交需求,持續彰顯出強大的市場適應力。集團兩大核心基礎業務的長期穩健經營與持續創新,為集團提供了穩定且豐厚的現金流支持,也有效推動了集團在更多業務領域的深度拓展和持續創新。短劇業務領跑行業 全產業鏈佈局穩固行業領先地位在當前短劇市場競爭日益激烈的背景下,集團憑前瞻佈局與創新力穩居行業頭部。面對挑戰,集團依託早期精准入局、高效投放策略,迅速打通短劇產業完整生態鏈,實現從內容創作到分發推廣的全鏈條優化,確保了業務規模的穩健增長。凸顯了集團在短劇領域的深刻理解,也為持續引領行業發展打下了堅實基礎。在短劇業務未來發展方向上,集團正審慎地推進短劇與文旅等多元產業的深度融合,旨在打造一系列高質量、高品位的精品微短劇,為觀眾帶來更加豐富多元的視聽享受。同時,集團還瞄準海外市場,試水海外短劇新機遇,通過國際化佈局進一步拓寬業務版圖。海外拓展再獲突破 多市場成功打開新局面集團持續深化出海戰略並取得成效。集團憑藉在國內市場積累的豐富經驗,採用垂直細分的矩陣式策略,迅速切入目標市場。同時,為了更好地適應本地化需求,集團在產品玩法和設計上融入了豐富的本土元素,提升產品的市場競爭力。目前集團在東南亞市場上線的部分產品順利完成了商業驗證,為集團在其他地區的拓展提供了寶貴的經驗和範本。今年以來,集團開始進入中東等新興市場,已上線產品並取得了一定的用戶積累。通過持續優化產品模型,深入瞭解海外用戶需求,集團顯著縮短了在新市場的適應週期,積累了豐富的本地化運營經驗。這些寶貴的經驗不僅為集團在海外市場的深入拓展奠定了堅實基礎,也為未來在海外市場的進一步深耕探索提供了有力支撐。未來展望展望未來,集團將持續洞察用戶需求,豐富社交產品矩陣,通過矩陣式聯動穩固競爭優勢,併發揮創新能力探索新增長點。依託在互動娛樂領域的深厚積累,集團將快速孵化新產品,優化內容品質,提升用戶體驗與平臺粘性,確保在市場中保持領先地位。同時,集團正積極調整海外運營策略,深化本地化運營,豐富產品業態,加大在東南亞、中東等新興市場的拓展力度,致力於跑通規模化增長路徑。此外,集團緊跟科技前沿,積極佈局Web3.0與AI等新興領域,計畫戰略性持有加密貨幣,推動AI應用落地,以科技創新引領行業未來發展,開創互動娛樂體驗的新篇章。-完-關於映宇宙集團有限公司:映宇宙集團(3700.HK)是中國領先的全場景新社交平臺,原名映客互娛集團,核心業務覆蓋直播社交、短劇、海外等板塊,以矩陣式產品、多元化業態帶動業績增長。2015年,首款產品映客直播上線,開創國內移動直播潮流。2018年,成立僅3年的映客在香港上市,成為港交所娛樂直播第一股。上市後,集團圍繞“互動社交”戰略,陸續孵化出多款產品,構建起豐富的社交產品矩陣。 2022年下半年,集團搶先佈局短劇市場,憑藉先發優勢和精品化內容穩居行業第一梯隊;同時,映宇宙還在不斷加速全球化佈局,打開海外市場增長空間。2022 年,集團正式更名為映宇宙,積極佈局AI、Web3.0等前沿領域,旨在基於全新技術形態,為用戶提供豐富多維的社交場景和服務,實現商業價值的進一步提升。有關更多資料,請訪問映宇宙IR網站:https://ir.inkeverse.com/sc/ir_overview.php如有垂詢,請聯絡慧悅公共關係顧問集團有限公司:Jaon Guo電郵:Jason.guo@intelligentjoy.com Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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大型銀行因低現金清算帳戶利率面臨反彈 Business

大型銀行因低現金清算帳戶利率面臨反彈

(SeaPRwire) - 隨著高利率時代逐漸結束,大型銀行和證券公司因其處理客戶閒置現金的方式而受到越來越嚴格的審查。爭議的焦點是現金清算帳戶,這是一種將多餘現金在隔夜轉入計息帳戶的機制。然而,客戶越來越不滿意這些帳戶提供的低回報,導致一系列針對摩根大通 (NYSE:JPM) 和富國銀行 (NYSE:WFC) 等主要金融機構的訴訟和監管調查。 訴訟和監管調查 最近幾週,針對多家知名銀行和財富管理公司,包括Raymond James (NYSE:RJF)、摩根大通等,已提起多起訴訟。客戶指控這些機構一直在短缺他們,在他們的現金清算帳戶上支付的利率遠低於他們通過其他金融產品(如貨幣市場基金或定期存款)可以獲得的利率。 投訴的核心在於現金清算帳戶提供的利率與其他地方可獲得的更高回報之間的差距。例如,雖然美聯儲基準利率徘徊在 5.25% 到 5.5% 之間,但許多現金清算帳戶提供的利率低至 0.01%,這讓客戶感到沮喪。這導致訴訟案件激增,原告主張他們被不公平地剝奪了潛在收益。 更令人關注的是,美國證券交易委員會的監管機構已對富國銀行和摩根士丹利 (NYSE:MS) 的現金清算做法展開調查。這些調查的重點是這些銀行是否充分向客戶披露了其現金清算計劃的利率和條款。富國銀行甚至報告稱,他們正在就這些做法進行“解決方案討論”,這表明監管機構的重視程度。 現金清算帳戶的機制 現金清算帳戶最初是作為一種方便的方式,讓銀行和經紀商可以利用客戶的閒置現金。該過程涉及將多餘現金自動轉入銀行或其聯屬公司提供的貨幣市場基金或其他收益率更高的產品。作為回報,客戶會在其餘額上獲得預設的利率。然而,通過這些帳戶賺取的利息通常遠低於通過直接投資於定期存款或貨幣市場基金可以獲得的利息。 對於銀行來說,這些清算計劃非常有利可圖,因為他們可以從這些資金中賺取利差或收入,同時向客戶支付相對較低的利率。這種動態引發了批評,客戶認為銀行正在從他們的現金中獲取過多的利潤,而只提供很少的回報。 近期利率調整 為回應日益增長的壓力,一些銀行已開始調整其現金清算利率。例如,摩根士丹利最近將其現金餘額超過 250,000 美元的諮詢帳戶的利率從 0.01% 提高到 2%。同樣,富國銀行也提高了其財富管理部門的現金清算利率,儘管預計這次提高將給該銀行的淨利息收入造成 3.5 億美元的損失。 儘管進行了這些調整,但根本問題仍然存在:客戶認為他們沒有從使用資金中獲得公平的報酬。金融服務律師 Chip MacDonald 指出,雖然經紀客戶獲得低於市場利率並不罕見,但缺乏關於這些帳戶運作方式以及客戶可供選擇的選項的明確披露可能會導致法律和監管問題。 大型銀行的巨大賭注 大型銀行面臨著巨大的財務和聲譽風險。兩年前,查爾斯·施瓦布 (NYSE:SCHW) 支付了 1.87 億美元,以解決美國證券交易委員會關於其機器人顧問服務中的現金清算帳戶與未公開的利益衝突和隱藏費用相關的指控。隨著訴訟和監管調查的增多,如果其他銀行被發現誤導客戶或未能提供充分的披露,他們可能會面臨類似的懲罰。 結論 針對低現金清算帳戶利率的抵制清楚地表明了高利率時代客戶不滿情緒的加劇。隨著訴訟和監管調查的繼續,大型銀行和證券公司需要重新評估其現金清算做法,以恢復信任並避免進一步的法律和財務後果。持續的審查提醒人們在金融行業中透明度和公平待遇的重要性。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
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CrowdStrike 高管將就全球 IT 中斷事件作證 Business

CrowdStrike 高管將就全球 IT 中斷事件作證

(SeaPRwire) - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) 的一位高級主管將於 9 月 24 日在美國眾議院作證,事件涉及該公司軟體更新引發的大規模全球 IT 中斷。這起事件發生在 7 月 19 日,導致航空、銀行、醫療保健、媒體和酒店等各行業出現廣泛的服務中斷。 CrowdStrike 在停機事件中的作用 7 月 19 日的事件已成為一項重大的關注議題,是由 CrowdStrike 的有缺陷軟體更新引發的。這項更新導致 IT 故障連鎖反應,造成航班停飛,並在全球各地多個產業造成混亂。這起事件突顯了像 CrowdStrike 這樣的網路安全公司在維護全球 IT 基礎架構中的關鍵作用,以及軟體更新可能帶來的潛在風險。 CrowdStrike 的反對手行動資深副總裁 Adam Meyers 已被召至眾議院國土安全網路安全與基礎設施保護小組作證。他的證詞將提供對停機事件原因、CrowdStrike 為防止未來事件所採取的措施以及對關鍵基礎設施網路安全的更廣泛影響的見解。 IT 停機事件的影響 IT 停機事件產生了深遠的後果,影響了許多依賴無縫且安全的 IT 運營的產業。航空業受到的打擊尤其嚴重,全球航班取消導致數千名乘客滯留。銀行面臨其營運出現重大中斷,醫療保健提供者經歷系統停機,影響了病患照護,而媒體公司則與廣播中斷作鬥。甚至大型酒店連鎖店也沒有倖免,其預訂和管理系統離線。 這種廣泛的服務中斷引發了對關鍵基礎設施 IT 系統漏洞以及對網路安全公司(如 CrowdStrike)保護這些系統的依賴的嚴重擔憂。這起事件引發了關於需要更嚴格的監督和監管措施的辯論,以確保此類停機事件在未來不會發生。 國會調查和產業影響 Adam Meyers 即將進行的證詞是國會對 CrowdStrike IT 停機事件的原因和後果進行更廣泛調查的一部分。眾議院國土安全網路安全與基礎設施保護小組預計將仔細審查導致停機事件發生的事件、CrowdStrike 的回應以及預防類似事件所需的潛在監管變革。 Meyers 的證詞也有可能說明 CrowdStrike 自事件發生以來為恢復其服務信心所採取的措施。該公司一直面臨著巨大的壓力,需要證明它已實施有效的措施來防止此類破壞性事件再次發生。這包括改善軟體更新的品質控制流程,並增強其網路安全解決方案的整體彈性。 這起事件也對 CrowdStrike 造成財務影響。儘管該公司股價一直保持堅挺,但停機事件引發了投資者和客戶對其服務可靠性的質疑。國會的證詞將受到市場密切關注,因為它可能會影響該公司的未來前景和投資者信心。 對網路安全的更廣泛影響 CrowdStrike IT 停機事件清楚地提醒我們網路安全在保護全球 IT 基礎架構中的重要性。隨著企業和產業越來越多地依賴數位系統,網路安全故障的潛在影響也變得更加重大。這起事件強調了持續警惕、強大的網路安全實務和有效的監管框架,以保護關鍵基礎設施的必要性。 在事件發生後,其他網路安全公司也可能面臨監管機構和客戶的更多審查。整個產業可能需要重新評估其實務,以確保提供的服務不僅有效,而且可靠且安全。 結論 當 Adam Meyers 準備好在國會作證時,CrowdStrike IT 停機事件仍然是一個具有深遠影響的關鍵問題。這次證詞的結果可能會影響未來針對網路安全的監管方法,並影響產業為確保關鍵 IT 基礎架構可靠性而制定的標準。對於 CrowdStrike 而言,這是恢復信任和證明其致力於保護全球數位系統的關鍵時刻。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
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通膨報告激勵投資信心,華爾街股市上漲 Business

通膨報告激勵投資信心,華爾街股市上漲

(SeaPRwire) - 週五股市上漲,此前公佈的樂觀通脹報告證實價格上漲正在降溫。 標普 500 指數上漲 0.5%,納斯達克指數上漲 0.7%,道瓊斯工業平均指數上漲 160 點,漲幅為 0.4%,延續了前一天創紀錄高點的漲勢。 隨著通脹繼續放緩,投資者情緒受到美聯儲可能在即將舉行的會議上降息的樂觀情緒提振。 通脹報告證實價格降溫 備受期待的通脹報告是美聯儲密切關注的一個關鍵指標,它提供了通脹壓力正在減輕的證據。 美聯儲首選的通脹衡量指標個人消費支出 (PCE) 價格指數在 7 月僅上漲 0.1%,使同比漲幅達到 2.6%。 這僅略高於美聯儲 2% 的目標,遠低於 2022 年年中 7.1% 的峰值。 該報告引發了樂觀情緒,認為美聯儲很快將從激進的貨幣緊縮立場轉變。 交易員現在越來越相信,美聯儲最早可能在 9 月就會降息。 市場預計美聯儲到年底將降息一個百分點,此舉將降低整個經濟的借款成本,並有可能刺激進一步增長。 晶片製造商引領漲勢 積極的通脹報告也提振了晶片製造商,這些公司週五出現了廣泛的漲幅。 美滿科技 (NASDAQ:MRVL) 股價飆升 7.3%,此前公佈的季度業績符合華爾街的銷售和盈利預期。 公司的強勁業績反映了對晶片的持續需求,特別是在人工智慧和資料中心等領域。 戴爾科技 (NYSE:DELL) 也公布了優於預期的收益,這得益於其伺服器和網路部門的創紀錄收入。 公司的股票在盤前交易中上漲了 4.4%,因為它繼續從企業對人工智慧基礎設施的投資中受益。 零售商業績喜憂參半 並非所有部門都分享了市場的漲幅。 歐舒丹 (NASDAQ:ULTA) 是一家以購物中心為基礎的化妝品零售商,其股價下跌 8.7%,此前公佈的銷售和利潤低於預期。 儘管最近面臨挑戰,但歐舒丹仍然是美容行業的重要角色,儘管它下調了今年剩餘時間的預期。 沃倫·巴菲特的波克夏·哈撒韋 (NYSE:BRK.B) 最近披露持有歐舒丹的股份,由於該公司正在應對艱難的零售環境,它可能需要重新評估其持股。 全球市場對美國通脹數據做出反應 全球市場對美國通脹數據做出積極反應,歐洲指數小幅上漲。 法國 CAC 40 指數上漲 0.3%,德國 DAX 指數上漲 0.2%,英國富時 100 指數上漲 0.3%。 這些變動反映了更廣泛的樂觀情緒,認為美聯儲可能降息將支持全球經濟增長。 在亞洲,日本日經 225 指數上漲 0.7%,收於 38,647.75 點。 上漲部分歸因於工業生產數據,數據顯示 7 月份工業生產增長 2.8%,從 6 月份下降 4.2% 的水平反彈。 然而,東京的消費者價格漲幅超出了預期,8 月份同比上漲 2.6%。 通脹的這種上升可能會引起日本央行的注意,日本央行可能會考慮在今年晚些時候或明年年初加息。 能源和貨幣市場 在能源交易方面,油價小幅下跌。 美國基準原油下跌 17 美分,收於每桶 75.74 美元,而國際標準布倫特原油下跌 9 美分,收於每桶 78.73 美元。 這些小幅下跌反映了供應擔憂和經濟增長放緩的潛在風險之間的平衡。 在貨幣方面,美元兌日元略微走強,從 145.02 日元升至 145.37 日元。 歐元也小幅上漲,交易價格為 1.1084 美元,高於 1.1082 美元。 結論:美聯儲降息即將到來? 最新的通脹報告加強了價格壓力正在減輕的說法,為美聯儲可能降息鋪平了道路。 隨著華爾街繼續做出積極回應,特別是在科技和晶片製造等領域,投資者對市場方向越來越樂觀。 即將舉行的美聯儲會議將受到密切關注,因為交易員和分析師都在期待央行的下一步行動。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
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通膨減緩,聯準會考慮降息 Business

通膨減緩,聯準會考慮降息

(SeaPRwire) - 美國聯準會最青睞的個人消費支出(PCE)物價指數顯示出進一步降溫跡象,暗示央行可能很快就會開始降低其關鍵利率。商務部報告稱,價格從 6 月到 7 月僅上漲 0.2%,略高於前一個月的 0.1% 上漲。同比通膨率維持在 2.5%,接近聯準會 2% 的目標。隨著通膨壓力減輕,許多人預期聯準會的貨幣政策策略將發生轉變。 通膨持續下降表明聯準會策略轉變 一年多來,美國聯準會一直在用一系列激進的升息措施來應對高通膨。然而,最近的數據表明,這些努力可能正在奏效,因為這反映出通膨的持續下降。目前的通膨率為 2.5%,遠低於 2022 年 6 月達到的 7.1% 的峰值,這是 40 年來的最高水平。 核心通膨率,不包括波動性食品和能源價格,也顯示出穩定的跡象。它從 6 月到 7 月上漲了 0.2%,與前一個月相同,並且同比維持在 2.6%。經濟學家通常關注核心通膨率,因為它能更清楚地反映出潛在的通膨趨勢。 美國聯準會主席鮑爾最近談到了 2021 年開始的通膨飆升,將其歸因於大流行導致的供應減少和由聯邦刺激支票推動的消費需求增加。隨著通膨現在顯示出放緩的跡象,鮑爾表示,聯準會可能很快會從其抗通膨立場轉變為更寬鬆的政策。 降息在望:預期事項 通膨降溫引發了人們的猜測,即聯準會可能在 9 月 17 日至 18 日的下次會議上將利率降至四年多來的首次。聯準會的基準利率目前為 5.3%,經濟學家普遍預計至少會降息四分之一點。降低利率將降低消費者和企業的借貸成本,這可能會提振經濟。 Nationwide 的高級經濟學家 Ben Ayers 在最近的研究報告中指出,「聯準會抗通膨的行動即將結束。」他補充說,隨著通膨進一步降溫,聯準會可能會在未來幾個月內更積極地降息,具體取決於經濟數據的發展。 消費者支出依然強勁 儘管通膨下降,但消費者支出繼續推動美國經濟向前發展。報告顯示,美國人從 6 月到 7 月的支出增加了 0.5%,高於前一個月的 0.3% 增長。這種強勁的消費活動對經濟來說是一個積極的信號,表明家庭仍然願意支出,即使通膨降溫。 然而,報告還強調儲蓄率下降,降至 2.9%,為疫情初期以來的最低水平。儲蓄減少表明消費者可能需要在不久的將來減少支出,這可能會減緩經濟增長。 為什麼聯準會青睞 PCE 指數 美國聯準會更青睞 PCE 物價指數而不是更為人熟知的消費者物價指數 (CPI),因為 PCE 考慮到價格上漲時消費者行為的變化。例如,它捕捉到消費者從價格較高的全國品牌轉換為價格更實惠的商店品牌的案例。此外,PCE 指數通常顯示出比 CPI 更低的通膨率,部分原因是它對租金的權重較低,而租金一直是通膨的主要推動力。 通膨降溫和強勁的經濟增長為聯準會考慮下一步措施提供了更為有利的背景。週四,政府將 4 月至 6 月期間經濟增長的估計值上修至年化 3%,高於之前的 2.8%。這種上修表明,儘管聯準會努力抑制通膨,但經濟仍然具有韌性。 結論:為聯準會的下一步行動做好準備 隨著通膨顯示出明顯的放緩跡象,美國聯準會可能會將重點轉移到支持經濟增長。隨著央行為其即將召開的會議做準備,投資者和消費者都在密切關注聯準會是否會真的開始降息。通膨壓力減輕,加上強勁的消費者支出,表明美國經濟正處於更為穩定的軌道上,為未來可能降息鋪平了道路。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
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Dollar General 銷售下滑引發預測下調,股價下跌 Business

Dollar General 銷售下滑引發預測下調,股價下跌

(SeaPRwire) - Dollar General (NYSE:DG) 的股價在公布年度銷售和利潤預測下修後暴跌 24%,遭遇挫折。這家折扣零售商一直在應對具有挑戰性的經濟環境,其特點是競爭激烈,對非必需品的 demand 減弱。本文探討了 Dollar General 銷售下滑的原因、對其股價的影響,以及該公司為應對這些動盪時期正在採取的措施。 Dollar General 的預測修訂:需求疲軟的結果 零售業一直面臨著越來越大的壓力,Dollar General 也不例外。該公司最近將其 2024 財年同店銷售增長預測下調至 1% 至 1.6% 的區間,低於之前預測的 2% 至 2.7%。同樣,年度每股收益預測也降至 5.50 美元至 6.20 美元,大幅低於之前預測的 6.80 美元至 7.55 美元。這一修訂突顯了 Dollar General 面臨的困境,因為它在競爭日益激烈的市場中,正在與 demand 減弱作鬥,特別是非必需品的 demand。 首席執行官 Todd Vasos 承認了令人失望的財務業績,將銷售放緩歸咎於其客戶群的財務壓力。儘管客流量出現正增長,但該公司的營收卻低於預期,突顯出在增長放緩的環境中維持市場份額的難度。 競爭加劇:Walmart 及其他公司構成威脅 Dollar General 不僅面臨著內部挑戰,還面臨著來自 Walmart (NYSE:WMT)、Target (NYSE:TGT) 以及中國電子商務巨頭 PDD Holdings (NASDAQ) 等競爭對手的外部壓力,後者運營著低成本平台 Temu。這些競爭對手一直在積極降價,吸引那些可能曾經選擇 Dollar General 等折扣零售商的預算敏感型消費者。 本月初,Walmart 和 Target 都上調了全年利潤預測,受益於吸引成本敏感型消費者的戰略性降價。這些大型零售商在艱難的經濟環境中取得的成功,進一步加劇了 Dollar General 面臨的挑戰,後者正在努力跟上其競爭對手的步伐。 運營挑戰和利潤率壓力 除了競爭和 demand 疲軟之外,Dollar General 還面臨著一些運營挑戰,這些挑戰給其利潤率帶來了壓力。該公司受到勞動力成本高漲、降價幅度加大以及庫存損壞的嚴重影響。零售收縮,包括因盜竊或損壞造成的損失,也是一個重大問題,進一步侵蝕了盈利能力。 截至 8 月 2 日的季度,Dollar General 報告的淨銷售額為 102.1 億美元,低於分析師預測的 103.7 億美元。該公司當季的利潤為每股 1.70 美元,低於分析師預測的 1.79 美元。這些令人失望的結果反映了該公司在成本上升和利潤率縮減的背景下,在維持盈利能力方面面臨的更廣泛問題。 前進的步伐:提升價值和客戶體驗 為了應對充滿挑戰的環境,Dollar General 正在採取措施提升其價值主張,改善客戶的店內體驗。該公司正在探索通過定價策略和促銷活動提供更多價值的方式,並投資於其商店內的整體客戶體驗。這些努力旨在重新獲得客流量,扭轉最近銷售下降的趨勢。 CFRA Research 的分析師 Arun Sundaram 指出,包括 Dollar General 在內的美元店經營者在目前的宏觀經濟環境中正在苦苦掙扎。為了重獲競爭優勢,他們可能需要考慮更大幅度的降價和加大促銷力度,以吸引價格敏感型消費者重返其商店。 結論:Dollar General 面臨艱難的道路 Dollar General 的銷售下滑和隨後的預測下調給市場帶來了衝擊,導致其股價大幅下跌。該公司面臨著 demand 疲軟、競爭激烈以及運營挑戰的完美風暴,這些挑戰給其財務業績帶來了沉重壓力。儘管 Dollar General 正在採取措施解決這些問題,但前方的道路仍然充滿不確定性。如果該公司希望穩定其業務並重獲投資者的信心,它需要謹慎地應對這些挑戰。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
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波蘭發現 500 年歷史的導航工具,可能與哥白尼有關 News

波蘭發現 500 年歷史的導航工具,可能與哥白尼有關

(SeaPRwire) - 在波蘭的宗教聖職人員住所中,出土了一件古老的小工具,其歷史可以追溯到 500 年前。 這項發現是一個罕見的銅製指南針。它的形狀有點像叉骨,頂部連接,兩個叉子延伸成 V 字形。 這項發現是由負責發現它的 Warminska Grupa Eksploracyjna 小組在 2024 年 8 月 4 日的 Facebook 帖子中宣布的。 「今天我們非常成功,」該小組的 Facebook 聲明翻譯成中文後說道。該小組進一步分享說,他們能夠定位到地下的隧道,在那裡他們發現了這件古代文物。 根據該考古小組的 Facebook 帖子,這個指南針是波蘭發現的第三個同類指南針,該帖子也 在文物被發現後,它被交給了 Detekt Archaeological Services,根據 Live Science 的說法,該公司證實了指南針來自 15 世紀到 16 世紀之間。 據信該指南針可能與波蘭天文學家和數學家尼古拉·哥白尼有關。哥白尼和該工具之間的聯繫主要來自於它是在弗倫堡被發現的,具體來說是在哥白尼大部分時間都在那裡度過的宗教聖職人員的花園中。 「我們發現了一架古老的指南針,它可能屬於尼古拉·哥白尼,」Misja Skarb Foundation,一個也參與了此次發現的小組,在由 Michael Antcza 組織並專門用於為考古研究籌款的翻譯網頁上寫道。「這種工具可以被天文學家用於進行精確的測量和計算,這些測量和計算對他的天文學研究至關重要。這一發現具有重大的歷史意義,因為指南針是哥白尼科學實踐應用中為數不多的直接證據之一。」哥白尼於 1473 年 2 月 19 日出生。他以他的 聞名,特別是關於日心說的理論。根據 History.com 的說法,他是第一位提出地球和其他行星圍繞太陽旋轉的歐洲科學家。 這與天文學家普遍持有的地球位於中心的觀點相矛盾。 他的想法為他之後的許多天文學家奠定了基礎,他們在哥白尼的思想基礎上,更好地理解了宇宙。 根據 Space.com 的說法,哥白尼的理論在他的書中得到了描述,他於 1532 年完成了這本書。 直到 1543 年這本書才最終出版,同年哥白尼在弗倫堡去世。 自從發現了可能屬於這位著名天文學家的指南針以來,它已被重新安置到尼古拉·哥白尼博物館,該博物館已經擁有另一個類似的工具,根據 8 月 4 日博物館發布的 Facebook 帖子。 本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
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