An Ashburton woman has been thrilled by an extra special birthday message from her favourite person on her favourite TV show: The Chase host Bradley Walsh. Doris Wakelin, 106, was treated to a video message from Walsh, arranged by the Ashburton Guardian for its local centenarian. Doris Wakelin told OneNews she's definitely a 'Bradley groupie'. Photo / OneNews In the video, shared to   Ashburton Guardian 's Facebook page, Walsh, also known for his roles on   Coronation Street ,   Law and Order: UK  and  Doctor Who  tells Wakelin: ".

https://www.thecoast.net.nz/trending-now/the-chase-star-bradley-walsh-sends-special-message-to-kiwi-fan-for-106th-birthday/

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KBC Group NV raised its holdings in Adobe Inc. ( NASDAQ:ADBE – Free Report ) by 97.2% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 572,163 shares of the software company's stock after buying an additional 282,068 shares during the period. Adobe comprises about 1.1% of KBC Group NV's holdings, making the stock its 13th largest position. KBC Group NV owned 0.12% of Adobe worth $220,495,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/30/kbc-group-nv-grows-stock-position-in-adobe-inc-nasdaqadbe.html

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China's benchmark Shanghai Composite Index (000001.SH) lost 0.37% on Monday, while the Shenzhen Component Index (399001.SZ) fell 0.8%. Shanghai's tech-heavy STAR 50 Index (000688.SH) lost 2.74% for the day, while Shenzhen's similar ChiNext Index (399006.SZ) fell 0.14%.

https://www.caixinglobal.com/2023-04-10/shanghai-composite-index-fell-037-on-monday-102017207.html

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Edge Capital Group LLC increased its stake in shares of QUALCOMM Incorporated ( NASDAQ:QCOM – Free Report ) by 10.7% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 117,714 shares of the wireless technology company's stock after acquiring an additional 11,419 shares during the period. QUALCOMM comprises 0.9% of Edge Capital Group LLC's holdings, making the stock its 27th largest position. Edge Capital Group LLC's holdings in QUALCOMM were worth $15,018,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/29/qualcomm-incorporated-nasdaqqcom-shares-purchased-by-edge-capital-group-llc.html

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cybersecurity market-increase S. Korea's cybersecurity market increases nearly 17 pct in 2022 SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's information security market expanded nearly 17 percent last year from a year earlier thanks to sharp growth in cloud and network security services, government data showed Monday. The total sales of the country's cybersecurity industry reached 16.2 trillion won (US$12.3 billion) in 2022, up 16.7 percent from a year earlier, according to the data by the Ministry of Science and ICT.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0014169741?sid=104

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SINGAPORE/TOKYO – The dollar tracked toward a second consecutive quarterly loss on Friday, as investors see U.S. interest rates close to peaking and expect the dollar's yield advantage is in decline. A modest boost from a rush to safety around mid-March as banking jitters hit global markets seems to be fading, and the dollar index is down 1.2 percent for the quarter, to extend a 7.7- percent fall in the fourth quarter of 2022. Moves in the Asia session on Friday were modest, as a tense calm has settled over traders, who still have an eye on the prospect of further deposit flight at U.

https://business.inquirer.net/393985/dollar-eyes-quarterly-drop-as-rate-rise-bets-recede

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More than 500 people have now died in the Ebola outbreak gripping the Democratic Republic of Congo, World Health Organization figures showed Monday. A newly updated count issued by the UN health agency showed that there have been 1,561 confirmed cases in the DR Congo since the outbreak was declared in mid-May, including 506 confirmed deaths.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1508242/more-than-500-dead-in-dr-congo-ebola-outbreak.html

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Maxim Group cut shares of Generation Income Properties ( NASDAQ:GIPR – Get Rating ) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, The Fly reports. Generation Income Properties Price Performance NASDAQ GIPR opened at $4.50 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $11.75 million, a PE ratio of -3.24 and a beta of -0.16. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.30, a quick ratio of 7.92 and a current ratio of 7.59. The business's fifty day moving average is $5.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/02/generation-income-properties-nasdaqgipr-lowered-to-hold-at-maxim-group.html

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There are many ways to kickstart a career in the Indonesian music scene. From showcasing talents in talent shows and performing at cafes and weddings, to independently producing singles and albums, or even covering popular songs and sharing them on social media. Aziz Hedra, an aspiring musician, chose the latter approach, and his captivating performances caught the attention of Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia. This fruitful encounter led to the release of his debut single, "Somebody's Pleasure," in 2022.

https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/07/06/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/aziz-hedra-from-song-covers-to-his-own-viral-single/1899230

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The Air Force is actively working to shift the mindset of its people to be multi-capable while identifying advanced training for specific career specialties to prepare Airmen for Air Force Force Generation deployments in support of Agile Combat Employment operations. The Multi-Capable Airman training framework provides a consolidated training and educational approach for Airmen to conduct a wide range of military operations. The MCA training framework includes: Foundational: Introduces total force Airmen to MCA fundamentals, beginning with accessions delivered via academic or practical exercise Functional: Focuses on primary Air Force Specialty Code skill set, occurs typically during technical training Main operating base: Cross-utilization training to support mission employment for Airmen demonstrating a capacity to handle additional tasks beyond their primary AFSC Forward operating sites: Intermediate-level MCA training designed to support rotational operations or theater-assigned forces for ACE-capable force packages Contingency locations: Advanced-level MCA training designed for small, multidisciplinary teams to support independent force packages conducting ACE at austere locations.

https://www.miragenews.com/us-air-force-unveils-mca-training-framework-1086571/

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Brookstone Capital Management raised its holdings in ARK Innovation ETF ( NYSEARCA:ARKK – Free Report ) by 1.2% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 308,403 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 3,724 shares during the period. Brookstone Capital Management owned approximately 0.16% of ARK Innovation ETF worth $13,486,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/18/brookstone-capital-management-purchases-3724-shares-of-ark-innovation-etf-nysearcaarkk.html

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Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Réjean Savoie, Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, and His Worship Derek Pleadwell, Mayor of Arcadia, announced a joint investment of more than $393,000 to revitalize Arcadia's sewage treatment lagoon. This investment will optimize the lagoon operations to improve the reliability of the treatment systems and protect the health of the environment and residents.

https://www.miragenews.com/canada-new-brunswick-invest-in-wastewater-1042025/

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Neuberger Berman Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of Adobe Inc. ( NASDAQ:ADBE – Get Rating ) by 25.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 772,897 shares of the software company's stock after acquiring an additional 154,545 shares during the quarter. Neuberger Berman Group LLC owned approximately 0.17% of Adobe worth $212,852,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the business.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/11/adobe-inc-nasdaqadbe-shares-acquired-by-neuberger-berman-group-llc.html

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NYM ( NYM ) traded up 0.6% against the dollar during the 1-day period ending at 18:00 PM Eastern on July 8th. In the last week, NYM has traded up 2% against the dollar. NYM has a total market capitalization of $63.00 million and approximately $197,981.62 worth of NYM was traded on exchanges in the last day. One NYM token can now be purchased for approximately $0.19 or 0.00000641 BTC on major cryptocurrency exchanges. Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed in the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/08/nym-nym-hits-24-hour-trading-volume-of-197981-62.html

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Divi ( DIVI ) traded down 2.4% against the U.S. dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 17:00 PM Eastern on April 3rd. In the last seven days, Divi has traded 2.8% higher against the U.S. dollar. Divi has a market cap of $20.25 million and $578,364.59 worth of Divi was traded on exchanges in the last day. One Divi coin can currently be bought for about $0.0061 or 0.00000022 BTC on exchanges. Here's how other cryptocurrencies have performed in the last day: Avalanche (AVAX) traded down 2.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/03/divi-trading-2-8-higher-over-last-7-days-divi.html

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Zambesigold ( ZGD ) traded up 11.5% against the US dollar during the 1 day period ending at 18:00 PM Eastern on April 24th. In the last seven days, Zambesigold has traded 11.7% higher against the US dollar. Zambesigold has a total market cap of $61.50 million and approximately $112,173.96 worth of Zambesigold was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Zambesigold token can now be purchased for approximately $0.55 or 0.00002018 BTC on major cryptocurrency exchanges. Here is how similar cryptocurrencies have performed in the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded down 4.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/24/zambesigold-zgd-reaches-one-day-trading-volume-of-112173-96.html

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Detectives have released CCTV vision as investigations continue into the attempted murder of a man and the stabbing of a second man earlier this year. Shortly after 3am on Saturday 29 July 2023, emergency services responded to Oxford Street, Surry Hills, after reports of a stabbing outside a nightclub. A 25-year-old man was reportedly approached by a number of men – armed with knives – and stabbed multiple times. A 34-year-old man was also stabbed, when he went to the aid of the younger man. The armed men fled and were last seen running south down Foley Street.

https://www.miragenews.com/cctv-footage-released-in-surry-hills-attempted-1081238/

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CEBU CITY, Philippines— The vaunted Dancesport Team Cebu City (DTCC) harvested 13 gold medals in the recently concluded Philippine DanceSport Federation, Inc.(PDSFI) First Quarterly Rankings & Competition that was held over the weekend at the PhilSports Multi-Purpose Arena in Pasig City. In addition to DTCC's 13 gold medals were six silver medals and seven bronze medals. Leading DTCC's gold medal haul was one of its founders, Eleanor Hayco, the wife of Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Commissioner and DTCC founder Edward Hayco.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/496597/dancesport-team-cebu-city-harvests-13-golds-in-pdsfi-1st-quarterly-rankings-competition

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East West Bancorp, Inc. ( NASDAQ:EWBC – Get Rating ) Director Manuel Pham Alvarez acquired 1,250 shares of East West Bancorp stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 11th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $43.60 per share, for a total transaction of $54,500.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director now owns 4,445 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $193,802. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/16/insider-buying-east-west-bancorp-inc-nasdaqewbc-director-purchases-1250-shares-of-stock.html

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