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Crossroads Summit Taps Leading AI Expert Pascal Bornet For November Event To Offer Insights On Tackling Chaos Caused By Disruptive Innovation

Benzinga

By Anthony Termini, Benzinga The 2024 Crossroads Summit is less than a month away – get your tickets for this event that promises important insights! When Challenger, Gray & Christmas, an executive outplacement firm, began tracking the effect AI was having on labor markets, it noted that it was “ no longer a just threat on the horizon.” One of America’s leading authorities on hyperautomation, a combination of robotic process automation (RPA) and AI, agrees that the future is almost here – but it doesn’t have to mean jobs are threatened. Will The Risks Of AI Outweigh Its Rewards According to award-winning expert Pascal Bornet, “algorithms are to white-collar workers what tractors were to farmers.” Bornet should know. He is a recognized thought leader on the subjects of RPA and AI. Bornet is the author of the best-selling book “Intelligent Automation” and is ranked as one of the top 10 global experts in AI and Automation. He was named the Global Top Voice in Tech in 2019 and the number one Global Thought Leader in RPA in 2020. In 2022, Bornet was named one of the 50 most powerful AI influencers, and in 2023, he was named a top 50 global thought leader and influencer on AI. He is currently among the top 25 AI Influencers to follow in 2024. Bornet is a senior executive with more than 20 years of experience in digital transformation. He founded and led the “AI and Automation” practices at McKinsey & Company and Ernst & Young (EY) and is currently on the leadership team of Mountain View, California-based software innovator Aera Technology. Published in Forbes, Bloomberg, The World Economic Forum, McKinsey Quarterly, The Times, Japan Times, Business Times, AI Magazine and CIO Advisors, Bornet is a member of the Forbes Technology Council, a Senior Advisor for the Institute of Robotic, Automation and Artificial Intelligence (IRPAAI), and a senior advisor and board member to several startup enterprises and nonprofits. Bornet notes that RPA and AI are tools that “dramatically increase the productivity of each worker, and thus shrink the total number of workers required to produce the same output.” But he also points out that “as some work activities are displaced, new ones, more fulfilling and value-adding, arise.” This dichotomy between the potential risks and opportunities created by hyperautomation will be among the subjects Bornet addresses as a keynote speaker at the upcoming Crossroads Summit to be held on November 21 st and 22 nd in Miami, Florida. Why Investors And Business Leaders Are Attending The Crossroads Summit Even as hyperautomation often presents contrasting paths leading to potential risks and opportunities, the Crossroads Summit, sponsored by TradeStation Group, offers leaders a vision into the broader theme of juxtaposing potential risks against possible opportunities that could emerge from a rapidly changing world. Apart from disruptions related to technology, like the rise of AI and decentralized currencies, economic uncertainty defined by the end of near-zero interest rates and stubborn inflation pressure exists in a world where regional conflict and global tension remain in daily headlines. Yet emerging from each of these unsettling challenges could be unexpected investment opportunities. In the United States alone, every change in the federal government’s stance on regulating businesses and fiscal and monetary policy brings the potential for new investable products to emerge. The Crossroads Summit was created to provide business leaders and investors with an opportunity to hear from – and mingle with – some of the most respected authorities in disciplines including economics and political science, history and demographics and technology and automation. The Crossroads Summit could be a catalyst for uncovering opportunities for many, a place to forge new connections and a chance to redefine your future investments. TradeStation Group Is A Title Sponsor Of The Crossroads Summit TradeStation Group is an integral member of the Crossroads Summit ecosystem. The firm brings expertise, resources and opportunities that enrich the summit experience and empower attendees to thrive amid uncertainty. Supporting both sophisticated traders and institutions, TradeStation Group, through its operating subsidiaries, offers trading and brokerage solutions, award-winning trading software, modern analytics tools and extensive customization, as well as a private brokerage service to qualified clients. TradeStation Group’s sponsorship of the Summit appropriately dovetails its capabilities with the needs of attendees, as does the presence of leading experts such as Pascal Bornet. Learn from leading hyperautomation expert Pascal Bornet about its potential risks and opportunities by attending the Crossroads Summit 2024! Featured photo by Pete Linforth from Pixabay. Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. 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November 04, 2024 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

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BridgeFT Wins 2024 Global Tech Award in the WealthTech Category

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BridgeFT, a cloud-native, API-first wealth infrastructure software company that enables financial institutions, fintech innovators, and registered investment advisors to deliver better, data-driven outcomes for their clients, announced today that it has been named a winner of the 2024 Global Tech Awards in the WealthTech category. BridgeFT’s distinction as the only winner in the WealthTech category is a testament to its commitment to accelerating, simplifying and reducing the cost of wealth management application development and maintenance, which empowers clients to focus on their differentiators. The Global Tech Awards recognizes outstanding achievements of tech organizations and professionals who are making an impact worldwide by creating and delivering innovative technologies that drive progress and shape the future of technology. The 2024 award program highlights 200 winners, including organizations and individuals, across 106 categories, evaluating entries based on four criteria: design, impact, creativity, and ease of use. “We are honored to receive the 2024 Global Tech Award alongside companies and individuals pushing the boundaries of innovation across numerous industries,” said BridgeFT Chief Executive Officer Joe Stensland. “At BridgeFT, we remain committed to being a true technology enabler for our clients, making it easier for them to gain access to critical total wealth data⸺whether from custodians, back offices, alternatives or held-away assets⸺to further enable differentiation and accelerate growth. This award serves as further validation that our modern, API-first WealthTech-as-a-Service platform is having an impact on the wealth management industry.” BridgeFT offers the industry’s first true, API-only WealthTech-as-a-Service platform, a purpose-built, WealthTech-specific data infrastructure and application development solution that enables wealth management firms to build apps faster and better. With BridgeFT’s WealthTech API platform, financial services firms and technology companies can build next-generation apps with direct access to the highest-quality total wealth data, advanced analytics and application building blocks needed to differentiate and scale. WealthTech API users experience a 50-75% quicker time to market and cost reduction when compared to internal builds or other outsourced data integration options. Over the last year, BridgeFT has earned numerous awards and accolades, including a Wealthies Award in 2023 from WealthManagement.com in the category of Industry Disruptors, multiple awards from the WealthTech Americas Awards, and Data Warehouse Solution Provider of the Year in the Data Breakthrough Awards. BridgeFT has further received nominations from prestigious outlets such as ThinkAdvisor Luminaries, InvestmentNews and U.S. FinTechAwards, among others. About BridgeFT BridgeFT is a cloud-native, API-first Wealth Infrastructure software company that enables financial institutions, FinTech innovators, TAMPs, and registered investment advisors to deliver better, data-driven outcomes for their clients. Leading financial services firms and technology companies trust BridgeFT to power their digital wealth management ecosystems and automate critical back-office operations—seamlessly aligning essential wealth data, proactive client insights and reporting, and portfolio management automation to deliver a truly personalized client experience. From an integrated advisor solution to the industry’s only WealthTech-as-a-Service platform offering open APIs, BridgeFT delivers the infrastructure needed to power next generation wealth management applications. For more information, visit bridgeft.com. Contact Details For BridgeFT Peter Page ppage@vocatusllc.com Company Website https://www.bridgeft.com/

November 04, 2024 08:15 AM Eastern Standard Time

PrestigePEO Acquires Georgia-Based PEO, Teamwork Services Expanding Reach and Increasing Service Offerings

PrestigePEO

PrestigePEO, a leading Professional Employer Organization (PEO), announced the acquisition of Teamwork Services, Inc., headquartered in Brunswick, Georgia. This strategic transaction, finalized on October 25, 2024, represents a pivotal step in expanding PrestigePEO's geographic footprint and service capabilities. Expanding Capabilities and Market Reach The acquisition of Teamwork Services will allow PrestigePEO to extend its market reach in the Southeastern United States, providing a broader network of clients and benefits brokers with high-quality Fortune 500-level employee benefits, compliance and risk management solutions, and extensive HR support. This acquisition strengthens PrestigePEO’s mission to empower small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with the tools they need to scale and succeed in a competitive landscape. " Bringing Teamwork Services into the PrestigePEO family represents an incredible opportunity to enhance our service delivery and expand our reach," said Andy Lubash, CEO of PrestigePEO. " Our shared commitment to providing premium benefits and personalized service will enable us to make a meaningful difference for businesses and broker partners across the Southeast, helping them grow and thrive in an evolving marketplace.” Strategic Value and Executive Insight PrestigePEO and Teamwork Services share a strong client-centric approach grounded in innovation, professionalism, and deep industry expertise. The collaboration will provide expanded solutions for clients while maintaining the high service standards each company is known for. Robyn Rusignuolo, COO of PrestigePEO, commented, " This acquisition is a great match between companies with proven leadership and a commitment to providing an excellent service experience. We are thrilled to welcome Teamwork Services’ clients, employees, and partners into our network, and we look forward to leveraging our combined expertise to support PrestigePEO’s market expansion." Pam Morris, President of Teamwork Services, expressed her enthusiasm: " We are excited to join forces with PrestigePEO and bring expanded resources and benefits to our valued clients. PrestigePEO's innovative approach to HR and compliance aligns perfectly with our mission to provide personalized and effective HR solutions. This partnership will only strengthen the support and expertise we can offer." About PrestigePEO PrestigePEO is one of the nation's leading PEOs, offering premium employee benefits, comprehensive HR solutions, compliance guidance, payroll management, retirement plan options, and more. PrestigePEO supports benefits brokers and their small and medium-sized business clients by providing personalized services and Fortune 500-caliber benefits, empowering businesses to scale confidently and successfully. Headquartered in Melville, NY, PrestigePEO operates nationwide, focusing on client support and industry-leading service. To learn more about, visit www.prestigepeo.com and follow PrestigePEO on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube. About Teamwork Services, Inc. Founded in 1989, Teamwork Services, Inc. is a Brunswick, Georgia-based PEO specializing in payroll management, HR consulting, risk management, and business planning services. Teamwork Services has a long-standing reputation for providing customized solutions to businesses across various industries, emphasizing trust, support, and reliable expertise. The company's commitment to its clients is paramount, making this partnership with PrestigePEO a natural progression in its mission to provide the highest level of HR support. Contact Details PrestigePEO Jay Zamft, Director of Marketing +1 516-692-8202 jzamft@prestigepeo.com Company Website https://www.prestigepeo.com/

November 04, 2024 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Mothers' Milk Bank California Launches Online Milk Drive for National Prematurity Awareness Month

The Mothers' Milk Bank

What: In honor of Prematurity Awareness Month this November, Mothers' Milk Bank California is launching an Online Milk Drive to raise awareness about the vital role donor breast milk plays in saving the lives of premature and medically fragile infants. With over 380,000 babies born prematurely in the U.S. each year, the need for donated human milk is greater than ever. This drive aims to increase the number of breast milk donors while educating the public about the importance of donor milk for infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs). When: November 1 – November 30, 2024 Where: Online or in-person at any of our 10 collection centers across California and Nevada. Who: Mothers' Milk Bank California invites breastfeeding mothers, community members, and supporters across the country to join this critical initiative. The Online Milk Drive is open to anyone who wants to help make a difference, whether by d onating milk online, dropping off milk at our collection centers, or spreading the word. Why: Donor breast milk provides life-saving nutrients and immune support to premature and sick infants who are unable to receive their mother’s milk. It is a crucial alternative when a mother’s own milk is unavailable, reducing the risk of serious infections like necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and improving health outcomes for the most vulnerable babies. The goal of this drive is to ensure that no baby goes without the nourishment they need to survive and thrive. How to Participate: Breastfeeding mothers can sign up to become milk donors through our easy online application or drop off their milk at any of our 10 collection centers. Community members can support the campaign by sharing it on social media and encouraging prospective milk donors to join the online drive. Make a Monetary Donation: You can support us financially by donating online. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps cover the costs of processing and distributing donor milk to those in need Founded 50 years ago, Mothers' Milk Bank California is a leading nonprofit dedicated to providing screened, donated human milk to babies in need. As a founding member of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA), it helped set standards for nonprofit milk banks across North America. The organization collects, pasteurizes, and distributes safe human milk to hospitals and families, ensuring essential nutrition for infants. Committed to improving lives, Mothersâ Milk Bank California supports families and advances neonatal care. Contact Details Jennifer Benito-Kowalski +1 408-831-7276 jbenito@mothersmilk.org Company Website https://camilkbank.org/

November 01, 2024 08:02 AM Pacific Daylight Time

Personal and Haunting Reflections on the American State

University of Michigan Press

With the persistent dysfunction of our current political moment, we should examine how significant changes to the American state have triggered this evolution. When Trump was elected in 2016, his sudden emergence surprised journalists, pundits, political consultants, and academics alike. Yet as the years since have demonstrated, the election was no fluke, but rather the rise of a movement. Twilight of the American State by Pierre Schlag (published free-to-read online by the University of Michigan Press in 2023) not only explores how U.S. law and legal institutions set the stage for 2016, but the book also shows how the uneasy and unstable combination of different versions of the state—liberal democratic, administered, neoliberal, and dissociative—fueled the political-legal dysfunction America confronts today. Of course this is not an easy topic to tackle. After reading the book, Mark Tushnet, William Nelson Cromwell Emeritus Professor of Law from the Harvard Law School wrote, “Schlag tells us that understanding how we got to where we are is the precondition for doing something about it, though he forgoes prescribing simple remedies.” That is immediately clear from the preface, where the author writes, “This is an unusual book for law. It has no conclusion. Instead, it offers itself as a preliminary step: it is an effort at awareness and reconnaissance—a kind of intellectual reckoning with our political-legal conditions.” As promised, Twilight of the American State avoids prescribing quick fixes or lamenting political polarization, and instead invites all readers to take a big picture view of how our law and legal institutions have changed, and how those changes will shape our future. It’s a provocative thesis—a dramatic rethinking of the political-legal character of the American state. Mitchel Lasser, Professor of Law and Director of Graduate Studies at Cornell Law School praised Schlag’s writing for making an “exciting and cutting-edge contribution in the fields of legal and political theory and history” and added, “Its distinctive voice is simultaneously personal, charming, and haunting.” Author Pierre Schlag is University Distinguished Professor & Byron R. White Professor of Law at the University of Colorado. In his book, he brings to bear his experience teaching jurisprudence, constitutional laws, and contemporary legal theory, as well as his previous experience as a lawyer with the Washington, D.C. firm of Covington & Burling. Since writing the book, Schlag has continued to consider the issues that remain unaddressed. He reflected, “My own profession (law) has largely failed to examine the ways in which it has allowed law to turn from a profession into a business. Indeed, the state (with or without Trump) is now a business—a set of extensive (and largely covert) legalistic entanglements with private enterprise—local tax breaks, selected subsidies, exemptions, special dispensations, waivers, and so on. These are markers of institutions that have been implicated in and become victims of their own degradation.” In thinking about the upcoming election he added, “Now, of course, given the election... these questions are probably not foremost on everyone’s mind. But even so our institutions—the media, the press, the political parties—could do with a bit of self-reckoning—and not just internally.” Twilight of the American State is part of the University of Michigan Press’s “ Dialogues in Democracy ” collection, which invites all readers to find books that contextualize their experiences of voting in America. As they point out, while “tensions erupt every four years during the presidential election, [they] also shape our daily experiences of democracy outside the voting booth.” To make sure all interested readers have an opportunity to engage with this scholarship, the book was published open access and is immediately available free-to-read online at https://doi.org/10.3998/mpub.12393244. So, what has changed, and what can we do to address it? We invite you all to read the book for free and reflect on your own solutions. The University of Michigan Press is a vital component of UM Library's Publishing division, which is the primary academic publishing division of the University. In partnership with authors and series editors, they publish in a wide range of humanities and social science disciplines. They champion the library’s dedication to helping all learners, researchers, and creators to succeed through global digital and print publishing and distribution programs. The Press, with a rich history of publishing expertise, continues to lead in the development of digital scholarship and to support the dissemination of quality knowledge as widely and freely as possible. Twilight of the American State By Pierre Schlag Publication Date: February 16, 2023 Cloth ISBN 978-0-472-13338-3 | $75.00 Paper ISBN 978-0-472-03926-5 | $24.95 Open Access ISBN 978-0-472-903832 242 pages, 2 tables, 6x9” Distributor: Chicago Distribution Center https://doi.org/10.3998/mpub.12393244 Contact Details Danielle Coty-Fattal Publicity Manager dcoty@umich.edu

November 01, 2024 09:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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MYBUNDLE BLACK FRIDAY INDUSTRY INITIATIVE DELIVERS STREAMING TV DEALS AND SPENDING POWER TO MILLIONS OF HOLIDAY SHOPPERS

MyBundle

MyBundle, the leading platform connecting consumers, streaming services and broadband providers with tools to simplify streaming television, shared details of a new Black Friday industry program. The program leverages MyBundle’s unique channel of big and small broadband provider partners around the country to give streaming services and their Black Friday deals unprecedented exposure and context. MyBundle partners with a growing network of more than 270 broadband providers that collectively serve more than 13.5 million internet customers. These customers look to their broadband providers for guidance on streaming TV services and often, free credits toward streaming TV bundled with their internet service. In turn, broadband providers look to MyBundle to provide marketing resources, expertise and a vehicle for providing those credits. The MyBundle Black Friday program capitalizes on these relationships with two key components. First, MyBundle will publish all Black Friday streaming deals the moment they go live at mybundle.tv/pages/black-friday, which instantly syndicates across the sites of the MyBundle broadband partner network. Second, MyBundle is giving those partners everything they need - from marketing materials to customer emails to a co-branded site where customers receive their MyBundle streaming payment cards - to offer their own Black Friday streaming TV promotions. For example, order internet service and get $100 in streaming credits to spend on Black Friday deals or upgrade your internet service and get $15/month for the next six months. “Consumers have long adopted Black Friday as the unofficial start of the holiday shopping period, and the streaming industry has jumped in with both feet. MyBundle believes it is the ideal time for folks to sign up for new services they have had their eyes on,” said MyBundle Co-Founder and CEO, Jason Cohen. “With this program, broadband providers get to leverage streaming deals to grow subscriber adds, upgrades and retention and to drive broadband revenue. Streamers get to leverage the broadband providers to get their deals in front of new customers. And customers get outstanding values on streaming deals, from a provider they trust, with subsidies to spend and a directory of where to spend it.” Streaming services that want to be promoted to this base of millions of subsidized streamers should send the details of their Black Friday offer, including discounts and effective dates to blackfriday@mybundle.tv. More information on MyBundle partnership opportunities for broadband providers can be found at mybundlepartners.com. More information on MyBundle partnership opportunities for streaming services can be found at mybundlepartners.com/streaming. More MyBundle Free Consumer Tools Find My Bundle is MyBundle’s free, easy-to-use personalized streaming TV recommendation engine that enables and streamlines the migration from traditional pay TV to streaming alternatives. Find My Bundle guides customers through a step-by-step process to specify all of their television needs, including live locals, news and sports, and then recommends the simplest, most affordable streaming alternative. The MyBundle mobile app was recently launched to help consumers build and maintain a list of movies and TV shows they want to watch, with synopses, ratings, trailers and “where to watch” all in one place. The new MyBundle NFL schedule provides listings information for every streaming television option of every game this regular season, organized by team. Further, any latest promotional deal for the respective streaming services will also be promoted on the MyBundle NFL schedule page. About MyBundle MyBundle is the industry-leading consumer and enterprise platform simplifying streaming TV. MyBundle’s free and easy-to-use tools help consumers discover and manage their streaming service subscriptions, watch free live TV, and find content to watch across their services. Now with more than 150 streaming services and partnering with more than 270 broadband providers serving more than 13.5 million customers and growing, the MyBundle platform helps consumers navigate the streaming video world. The MyBundle partner network creates new, symbiotic growth opportunities for programmers and high-speed data distributors alike by syndicating MyBundle’s educational and informational tools to prospective new customers. Contact Details Becker PR for MyBundle Eric Becker +1 303-638-3469 press@mybundle.tv Company Website https://mybundle.tv/

November 01, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Joe Homebuyer SoCal Metro Launches New Cash Offer Program for San Bernardino Residents

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Joe Homebuyer SoCal Metro has officially launched its Cash Offer Program, offering San Bernardino residents an efficient and straightforward solution for selling their homes for cash. This program is tailored for homeowners seeking quick sales without the complications and costs associated with traditional real estate transactions. Addressing Local Homeowners’ Needs In recent years, many San Bernardino homeowners have faced personal and financial challenges necessitating swift home sales. Whether avoiding foreclosure or selling inherited properties, the Cash Offer Program provides fair cash offers and fast turnaround times, making it easier to Sell home fast San Bernardino, often closing deals in under 10 days. Program Overview Homeowners can initiate the process by submitting property information via the company’s website or by contacting the team for a free consultation. Joe Homebuyer SoCal Metro evaluates the property’s condition and the current market conditions before delivering a fair, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours. The program eliminates the need for repairs, showings, or agent fees, allowing homes to be sold as-is. Joe Homebuyer SoCal Metro emphasizes transparency and integrity throughout the transaction process, ensuring homeowners understand their offers and receive the full agreed-upon amount at closing. Tailored Solutions for Every Homeowner This program caters to various homeowner circumstances, including those needing expedited sales, owners of distressed properties, or those wishing to avoid the lengthy listing process. Additionally, it serves individuals relocating or downsizing who desire a simplified selling experience without extensive negotiations. “Recognizing that every homeowner's situation is unique, customized solutions are offered to meet individual needs, whether due to financial difficulties or the desire for a straightforward cash sale,” added Asis. Serving the San Bernardino Community The Cash Offer Program reflects Joe Homebuyer SoCal Metro’s commitment to the San Bernardino community. With a team of local real estate professionals, the company delivers personalized service that national chains may not provide. The initiative empowers homeowners by offering a hassle-free method to sell their homes for cash without hidden fees or delays. About Joe Homebuyer SoCal Metro: Joe Homebuyer SoCal Metro is a local real estate company dedicated to providing homeowners with a quick and reliable way to sell their properties. With a focus on transparency and customer service, the company offers tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of San Bernardino residents. For more information about the Cash Offer Program or to schedule a free consultation, please visit www.joehomebuyersocalmetro.com Contact Details Joe Homebuyer SoCal Metro Kenneth Asis +1 562-620-4062 info@joehomebuyersocalmetro.com Company Website https://www.joehomebuyersocalmetro.com

November 01, 2024 08:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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The Tech Driving Rezolve Ai’s Mission To Transform Retail, And What Sets It Apart From The Pack

Benzinga

By Josh Enomoto, Benzinga As artificial intelligence continues to capture significant attention across industries, we are now witnessing companies like Rezolve Ai (NASDAQ: RZLV) pave a path for the commercialization of AI technologies. With a focus on revolutionizing retail interactions, Rezolve Ai believes it is poised to redefine the shopping experience through its innovative solutions, particularly in the emerging fields of Conversational AI and Conversational Commerce. Introducing BrainPowa: Rezolve AI's Cutting-Edge Language Model At the heart of Rezolve Ai’s offerings is BrainPowa, a proprietary large language model that integrates AI, machine learning and automation. This platform enhances customer engagement, streamlines checkout processes and delivers real-time, personalized shopping experiences. Designed for scalability, BrainPowa can be deployed across multiple cloud platforms, making it adaptable for businesses of all sizes. Tailored AI Solutions for Retail Rezolve Ai’s BrainPowa is specifically engineered for retail applications, addressing key consumer pain points and enhancing operational efficiency. The platform is divided into three core components, each designed to boost engagement and revenue: Brain Commerce; Offers personalized product recommendations and optimizes the shopping experience, ensuring customers find exactly what they need. Brain Checkout: Streamlines the payment process, reducing cart abandonment with features like one-click purchases and automated payment integrations. Brain Assistant: Provides real-time customer support with advanced conversational AI capabilities in 95 languages, enhancing the overall shopping experience. Rezolve Ai reports that it distinguishes itself in the crowded AI market by offering benefits on both the customer-facing and backend sides of retail operations. This dual approach ensures smooth interactions for both buyers and sellers. Recently, Rezolve Ai announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) to integrate and commercialize the BrainPowa suite across Microsoft's marketplace, sales channels and Azure cloud infrastructure. Enhancing The Shopping Experience Brain Commerce and Brain Assistant work together to significantly improve the shopping experience. By leveraging predictive analytics, Rezolve Ai can assess customer behaviors to promote relevant product searches, increasing time spent on e-commerce platforms and boosting conversion rates. On the backend, Brain Checkout reduces friction in the checkout process with one-click purchases and automated payment integrations. This component also optimizes backend operations like inventory updates and order processing. With studies showing that nearly 70% of online shopping carts are abandoned, Rezolve Ai’s technology offers solutions to analyze customer behavior, predict abandonment triggers and implement personalized solutions to reduce cart abandonment. The Brains Behind BrainPowa Rezolve Ai’s success is driven by its leadership team, which includes experts in technology, software development and global marketing. CEO Daniel M. Wagner, a serial eCommerce innovator, leads the company alongside Chief Product Officer Souvik Banerjee, who brings over two decades of experience in technology and digital product development. CTO Dr. Salman Ahmed, with over 20 years of experience, rounds out the team, helping enable Rezolve Ai to capitalize on the growing AI market in e-commerce. Distinguishing Itself In A Competitive Market While generative AI models like OpenAI's ChatGPT offer mass data processing capabilities, Rezolve Ai’s BrainPowa is specifically tailored for retail and e-commerce. This focus allows Rezolve AI to provide more relevant and effective solutions for retailers, addressing inefficiencies and promoting additional purchasing opportunities. The company reports that unlike other AI solutions, BrainPowa offers full enterprise on-premise optionality, allowing it to scale with the enterprises it serves. This flexibility is crucial for retailers looking to enhance their digital presence and improve customer interactions. Built For Scalability And Flexibility Rezolve Ai’s platform is designed to accommodate the complexities of businesses across the valuation spectrum. Its cloud-agnostic design allows it to operate on multiple cloud providers, avoiding vendor lock-in issues and ensuring seamless integration and scalability. This flexibility enables retailers to quickly implement and benefit from BrainPowa's capabilities. Driving The Future Of Retail Innovation Rezolve Ai seeks to carve out and lead in a completely new category: Conversational AI and Conversational Commerce. The company reports that the BrainPowa platform sets a new standard in retail technology, combining AI-driven personalization, seamless interactions and flexible cloud infrastructure. As the retail sector increasingly embraces AI to tackle modern challenges, Rezolve Ai’s tailored solutions potentially position it as a leader in this transformation, providing businesses with the tools they need to thrive in a competitive landscape. Featured image by Preis_King from Pixabay. Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. 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November 01, 2024 08:35 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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ETFs Aligned With U.S. Political Divides: Perspectives Ahead Of The Election

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By Kyle Anthony, Benzinga Elections represent a key inflection point for market sentiment, influencing the political and economic landscape. With less than 30 days until the U.S. presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump are making a concerted push to amplify their respective platforms to the American public. While the U.S. presidential election is dominating headlines, congressional elections will also occur in November. Given the nature of the interaction between both branches of the U.S. government, congressional leadership can have a material impact on the president’s ability to achieve their agenda; as such, observing the behaviors and actions of congressional members can provide some level of insight into pending decisions that may have real-world ramifications. Gleaning investment insight from U.S. congressional members and their spouses is the basis of Subversive Capital’s Unusual Whales Subversive Democratic ETF (BATS: NANC) and Unusual Whales Subversive Republican ETF (BATS: KRUZ). Investing In The Wisdom Of Crowds NANC and KRUZ reflect the “wisdom of crowds” theory, which suggests that large crowds are collectively wiser than individual experts. By investing in accordance with the trading activity of congressional members, the ETFs potentially benefit from the informational insight these individuals may be privy to. Investments by members of Congress and their spouses must be disclosed under the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act (STOCK Act), which requires members of Congress and their spouses to disclose any trades for transactions over $1,000 within 45 days. STOCK Act filings are filed with either the Senate Office of Public Records or the Clerk of the House of Representatives and made available online according to the Ethics in Government Act (EIGA). While bipartisan support has been growing for restricting congressional trading, enacting such a bill is still far off. It’s also important to note that the current STOCK Act 45-day disclosure delay hasn't materially impacted the performance of NANC and KRUZ, as they continue to provide valuable insight into congressional members' long-term investment strategies. As long as the legislative framework remains unchanged, these ETFs offer a unique advantage in capturing these trends. Looking Below The Surface On Both ETFs In constructing the ETFs, holdings were based on the relative dollar amounts disclosed by Congress members and their spouses. In essence, larger dollar amounts equate to more "weight" in the portfolio. When a trade is disclosed, the manager selects the midpoint of the reported range. Both ETFs thus far in the year have seen double-digit returns. Year-to-date, as of October 25, 2024, KRUZ has returned 14.33% (NAV Total Return), while NANC ’s return of 25.24% (NAV Total Return) has been comparable to that of the S&P 500 Total Return Index (23.14%) and Nasdaq Composite Total Return Index (24.06%). The S&P 500 Total Return Index reflects the 500 largest companies that are in the United States, whereas the Nasdaq Composite Total Return Index is composed of stocks listed on the Nasdaq stock Exchange, which is heavily weighted towards companies in the information technology sector. The performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent Standardized Performance and month-end performance, click the following links: KRUZ and NANC. While both funds have a similar number of holdings (NANC: 168 vs. KRUZ: 169), their respective compositions are significantly different, highlighting the difference in the worldview of each political group. NANC’s predominant exposure is the technology sector (42.48%), with consumer cyclical (12.08%), communication services (11.19%) and healthcare (11.05%) being the other significant sector exposures. Conversely, KRUZ’s sector exposures are relatively more distributed. While the technology sector (25.54%) is still the largest, financial services (14.92%), industrials (13.81%) and energy (10.35%) round out the other significant sector exposures. Ironically, the only shared holdings held by both funds are Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) (NANC: 12.74% vs. KRUZ: 3.46%) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) (NANC: 7.97% vs. KRUZ: 1.26%), with both being among NANC’s top 10 holdings and Nvidia being in KRUZ’s top 10. This is noteworthy, as both companies are seminal leaders in artificial intelligence (AI) development and advancement. As such, despite each group's differing political ideologies, these companies' strong performance is irrefutable, regardless of where one stands on the political aisle. Investing In A Changing Political Landscape Both presidential candidates have outlined their respective views on the U.S. economy and their plans should they enter the Oval Office. Congress has a significant role in bringing to fruition or blocking any policy actions advocated by the executive branch; as such, the investing activity of these individuals provides some insight into the collective intelligence of the most informed group regarding future U.S. policy legislation and its impact on the broader economy. For investors who maintain a macroeconomic focus and want to benefit from the informational advantage gleaned from knowing the investing activity of congressional individuals, NANC and KRUZ are turnkey solutions that meet these characteristics. Featured photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash. Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Investing involves risk including possible loss of principal. It is possible that legislation or regulation could be enacted that limits, restricts or prevents United States Congresspeople and/or their spouses from personal securities trading. Legal, tax and regulatory changes could occur that may adversely affect the Fund and its ability to pursue its investment strategies and/or increase the costs of implementing such strategies. Government regulation may change the manner in which the Fund is able to implement it’s principal investment strategy. Government regulation may change frequently and may have significant adverse consequences for the Fund or its investments. It is not possible to predict fully the effects of current or future regulation. A high portfolio turnover rate has the potential to result in the realization and distribution to shareholders of higher capital gains, which may subject you to a higher tax liability. High portfolio turnover also necessarily results in greater transaction costs which may reduce Fund performance. Before investing you should carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This and other information is in the prospectus and summary prospectus available on the respective product pages of each fund:KRUZ and NANC. Please read the prospectus and summary prospectus carefully before you invest. Distributor: Quasar Distributors, LLC. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

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