CHINA-BEIJING-CIFTIS-SUMMIT (CN)(230902) -- BEIJING, Sept. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The Global Trade in Services Summit of the 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) is held in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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AvePoint Inc ( NASDAQ:AVPTW – Get Rating ) was the recipient of a large drop in short interest in May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totalling 800 shares, a drop of 87.1% from the May 15th total of 6,200 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 17,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.0 days. AvePoint Stock Performance NASDAQ AVPTW traded up $0.03 on Monday, reaching $1.23. 809 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 16,597. The stock's fifty day moving average price is $0.

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ForthRight Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF ( NYSEARCA:IDOG – Get Rating ) by 3.2% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 167,562 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 5,238 shares during the quarter. ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF comprises 2.2% of ForthRight Wealth Management LLC's portfolio, making the stock its 12th largest position.

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Starting this fall, there will be additional free job training courses available for Hawaiʻi Island residents through the Good Jobs Hawaiʻi initiative. Some of the training will also be open to residents throughout the state. These training sessions will provide opportunities for people to upskill and earn industry credentials in the healthcare, skilled trades and technology industries, which will lead to employment, paid internships and apprenticeship pathways. Sign ups for a variety of online and in-person training of different durations are now available through the Good Jobs Hawaiʻi website.

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Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totalling 1,540,000 shares, a decrease of 43.0% from the June 15th total of 2,700,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 361,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 4.3 days. Analysts Set New Price Targets Several research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Oppenheimer cut Ondas from an 'outperform' rating to a 'market perform' rating in a research note on Friday, March 17th.

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A kid gestures as he poses for his mother for a picture with a replica of a firefighter on the occasion of the centenary of the Italian air force at the hangar Linate airport, in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

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Help us create a sustainable future for independent local journalism As New Zealand moves from crisis to recovery mode the need to support local industry has been brought into sharp relief. As our journalists work to ask the hard questions about our recovery, we also look to you, our readers for support. Reader donations are critical to what we do. If you can help us, please click the button to ensure we can continue to provide quality independent journalism you can trust.

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Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry hinted that she does not expect B.C. to move to Step 4 of its restart plan on Sept. 7, the earliest possibl...

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Ex-Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony has revealed that he's formed a new band with Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X and current Aerosmith touring drummer John Douglas. There's also a 'really cool singer' on board, but Anthony is choosing to keep that a mystery for now. Anthony, who's currently the bassist for Sammy Hagar and The Circle, opened up about the project in a new interview on SiriusXM's Trunk Nation with Eddie Trunk. When asked about his career trajectory if Hagar were to retire from performing, Anthony let the cat out of the bag.

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Conroy will represent Australia at the United States-Pacific Island Dialogue, to be co-hosted by Prime Minister James Marape and US Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken.   'This will be my fourth visit to Papua New Guinea as Minister for International Development and the Pacific, reflecting the Australian government's deep commitment to the relationship between Australia and Papua New Guinea and the special bond between our people,' said Conroy.   'The United States-Pacific Island Dialogue is the first of its kind to be held in-person in the Pacific and underscores the strong ties between the United States and the members of the Pacific Islands Forum.

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The Buddha Dordenma statue overlooks the town of Thimphu, Bhutan. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton/File photo SYDNEY/KATHMANDU  – The reopening of Australia's borders to international students after the pandemic has triggered an exodus from Bhutan, as young people seek opportunities abroad amid growing economic unhappiness in the landlocked Himalayan kingdom. Student migration to Australia from Bhutan has soared, with over 12,000 long-term arrivals moving there in the 11 months to May alone, representing about 1.

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A student at IIT Patna died after being electrocuted while playing cricket on campus during a farewell visit

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The Philippines is sending observers for the first time to the Talisman Sabre, a multinational military exercise led by the Australia and United States, which is being presented as a display of unity among Washington's allies amid China's assertiveness in the region. The presence of three military officers—one each from the Armed Forces of the Philippines Education Training and Doctrine Command, Deputy Chief of Staff for Education and Training, and from the Philippine Marine Corps—is part of an intent of sending participants to the biennial exercise in the near future, AFP public affairs chief Lt.

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Seven professional emergency service personnel and volunteers from Fire and Rescue NSW, Marine Rescue NSW, Surf Life Saving NSW, NSW Ambulance, NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW State Emergency Service and VRA Rescue NSW were announced as winners on the night, from a pool of 28 finalists. The Officer of the Year in a Volunteer Capacity was awarded to Morgan Clarke, Woonona Club Captain, Surf Lifesaving NSW - Wollongong and the Officer of the Year in a Paid Capacity was awarded to Erin Pogmore, Leading Firefighter, Fire & Rescue NSW - Liverpool.

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My DeFi Pet ( DPET ) traded up 0.9% against the US dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 14:00 PM ET on August 12th. My DeFi Pet has a market capitalization of $923,429.23 and $188,005.36 worth of My DeFi Pet was traded on exchanges in the last day. During the last week, My DeFi Pet has traded up 0.7% against the US dollar. One My DeFi Pet token can currently be purchased for approximately $0.0314 or 0.00000107 BTC on major cryptocurrency exchanges. Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed during the last day: Binamars (BMARS) traded down 4.

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The Philippine men's baseball team completed a sweep of the East Asia Baseball Cup after repeating over Hong Kong, 10-2, in the championship game on Thursday in Bangkok, Thailand. A six-run fourth inning coupled with the dominant pitching of veteran Romeo Jasmin propelled the Filipino batters to the championship of a tournament that was the team's first since the start of the pandemic. It was the Philippines' fourth straight title in the competition participated in by teams from East Asia, adding to its victories in the first three editions in 2012, 2015 and 2018, while also qualifying for the Asian Baseball Championship slated for November in Taiwan.

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BACOLOD CITY — Another decomposing body found at the Economic Highway in Barangay Cabug here has been identified as a Silay resident who had previously been arrested for illegal drugs. The Bacolod police investigators are creating a special task force to identify the person/s behind the recent dumping of three bodies and body parts in the city. Col. Noel Aliño, acting Bacolod police director, said the body found Tuesday was identified as that of a Silay City resident who was allegedly abducted from his home by four men on April 18.

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