–News Direct– BridgeFT, a cloud-native, API-first wealth infrastructure software company that enables financial institutions, fintech innovators and registered investment advisors (RIAs) to deliver better, data-driven outcomes for their clients, announced today that it has successfully completed its SOC (System and Organization Control) 2 Type II audit. Developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), a SOC 2 information security standard is a report that validates controls relevant to security, availability, integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. The SOC 2 Type II certification ensures service providers meet a standard degree of security control in areas including organization and management, communications, risk management and monitoring of controls. The a...

–News Direct– Chesnara PLC chief executive Steve Murray discusses the company's full-year results for 2023 with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion, describing them as strong and particularly highlighting 53 million in commercial cash generation and a dividend coverage of around 150%. The company has seen a return to economic growth, with an improvement in the solvency ratio to 205%, the highest in its nearly 20-year history. New business improved to 10 million. It also completed two acquisitions this year, contributing to its M&A momentum. Chesnara announced a 3% increase in its full-year dividend to 23.97p per share, continuing a 19-year track record of increasing dividends. Operational efficiency improvements were noted, particularly in cost management, contributing...

–News Direct– Paxful, the borderless payment marketplace helping millions of individuals and businesses participate in the global economy from anywhere, has just launched support for the worlds 2nd most popular cryptocurrency, Ethereum. To celebrate the launch of ETH trading – and with it all new ways to move, save and earn money on Paxful – the company announced major new and existing trader incentives that have already set new ETH trading records, approximately 5x the all-time marketplace ETH volume. The promotion period continues until April 25th, 2024, offering no-fee trading on ETH for gift card traders, up to $100 of account credit for new traders, and a selection of VIP benefits to Paxfuls top ETH traders by volume. Now available through 450 payment methods in 170 countries, ETH i...

–News Direct– Kuehn Law, PLLC, a shareholder litigation law firm, is investigating whether certain officers and directors of Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTLA) breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders. The investigation concerns potential self-dealing. Shareholders may be entitled to damages and corporate governance reforms. If you own NTLA please contact Justin Kuehn, Esq. by email at justin@kuehn.law or call (833) 672-0814. The consultation and case are free with no obligation to you. Kuehn Law pays all case costs and does not charge its investor clients. Shareholders should contact the firm immediately as there may be limited time to enforce your rights. Why Your Participation Matters: As a shareholder your voice matters, and by getting involved, you contribute to the i...

–News Direct– Today, DeFi Kingdoms (DFK) crown token $JEWEL launched for trading on the Metis Layer 2 network and its leading DEX, Hercules. DFK emerged on the Web3 gaming scene in 2021, when people were still learning about Web3 gaming. Its so far garnered industry-wide attention, massive user adoption, and booming transaction volumes, earning its place among the top Web3 games and one of the most fun to play. The gaming protocol recently partnered with Metis to launch its upcoming Player vs Player Arena (PvP), known as The Colosseum, exclusively on the Metis Layer 2 network the only L2 sharing operational control and revenue with its community via a Decentralized Sequencer. The launch of DFK token $JEWEL on Hercules boosts the already booming growth trajectory of Metis leading DEX. H...

–News Direct– MIXIK SKIN, a Korean beauty brand based in Los Angeles, launched today on a mission to break down the barriers of skincare, making it accessible for all, irrespective of age, gender, or skin type. Teaming up with first retail partner Thirteen Lune, MIXIK SKINs innovative all-mist skincare line introduces a minimalist yet effective skincare collection designed to simplify routines while delivering exceptional results. Founder Sunny Oh created MIXIK SKIN out of an essential need for a convenient, sanitary, and travel-friendly skincare solution that was fun yet effective. Inspired by Korean beauty practices, Oh joined forces with co-founders Christine Moon and Lena Park, who recognized the transformative potential of mists in skincare, especially for those with active lifestyl...

–News Direct– By Austin DeNoce, Benzinga Three prominent capital markets firms recently initiated coverage on Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR), a key player in the Bitcoin and high-performance computing (HPC) sector. Bitdeer is known for its diversified and vertically integrated operations that span self-mining, hash rate sharing, AI Cloud services and now Bitcoin mining chip development. Their unique position in the market has caught the attention of Roth/MKM, B. Riley Securities and BTIG, each of which offered its insights and projections on Bitdeer shedding light on its potential in the rapidly evolving Bitcoin mining landscape. Roth/MKM's Coverage Roth/MKM kicked off its analysis of Bitdeer Technologies Group with a bullish stance, awarding it a Buy rating and sett...

–News Direct– The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) offers investors a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the high-end retail market. XLY offers exposure to the consumer discretionary sector, making it an appealing option for investors looking to tap into the potential of profit margins from high-priced goods and services. This sector includes companies involved in the production and distribution of non-essential goods and services such as electronics, travel, dining out, vacations, video games, toys, and entertainment. A Look At The Top Holdings* Currently XLY's holdings include a comprehensive list of high-performing stocks from industry-leading companies like Amazon (23.14%), Tesla (12.85%), Home Depot (10.07%), McDonald's (4.24%) and Lowes (3.96...

–News Direct– By Jeremy Golden, Benzinga The structures protecting homes and commercial buildings are significantly contributing to global pollution levels, causing some experts to sound the alarm and call for more sustainable construction materials. Roofing waste is one of the top four construction or demolition materials discarded in landfills, with about 15 million tons of asphalt shingles ending up there annually. When dumped in landfills, shingles can take as long as 300 years to degrade and decompose to base elements. Asphalt shingles are North America's most popular roofing material due in part to their durability and low cost. Nearly six million U.S. homes are reroofed annually, sending asphalt roofing shingles to landfills for disposal. A cleantech company called Sky Qu...

–News Direct– By Cboe The trading floor, or "the pit" as its often called, has been the heart of financial markets for decades. This bustling environment, where traders use shouts and hand signals to trade stocks and options, embody the energy and dynamism of the financial markets from New Yorks Wall Street to Chicagos LaSalle Street. The pit is where the action happens with traders in colorful jackets representing different brokerages working hard to get the best prices for their clients amidst the seeming chaos. Many of the once-treasured trading floors across the globe have been replaced by electronic trading, leaving many to believe the pit is a relic of the past. They would be wrong. There are several trading floors still in action today, including the largest opti...