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Guidehouse Names Shannon White Leader of Defense & Security Segment( MENAFN - Investor Brand Network) PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) has recently garnered attention following analyst upgrades and strategic initiatives aimed at revitalizing growth. Wolfe Research upgraded PayPal to“Outperform” with a $107 price target, citing the company's streamlined focus, expense management and shareholder returns as key factors contributing to a positive outlook. Analysts anticipate growth in areas such as branded checkout innovations, Braintree and Venmo monetization, alongside increased debit card adoption through the PayPal Everywhere rewards campaign. Similarly, Bank of America Securities upgraded PayPal to“Buy” from“Neutral,” raising the price target to $103. This optimism is attributed to PayPal's turnaround efforts under CEO Alex Chriss, with expectations of accelerated transaction profit growth in 2025. Encouraging e-commerce spending data during the recent holiday season further supports this positive sentiment. Additionally, PayPal's investor day in February is anticipated to be a potential catalyst for the company's future performance. As of Dec. 16, 2024, PayPal's stock is trading at $91.05, reflecting a slight increase from the previous close. The stock has shown resilience, with a year-to-date increase of approximately 47%, though it remains over 70% below its 2021 peak. Investors are closely monitoring PayPal's strategic initiatives and market performance, particularly in the face of competition from platforms like Apple Pay, as the company seeks to enhance its branded checkout experience and expand its market presence. To view the company's latest earnings release, visit About PayPal Holdings Inc. PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling and shopping simple, personalized and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit . About CurrencyNewsWire CurrencyNewsWire (“CNW”) is a state-of-the-art digital hub that aggregates and disseminates news and information covering the fast-moving financial markets. It is one of 70+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio @ IBN that delivers: (1) access to a vast network of wire solutions via InvestorWire to efficiently and effectively reach a myriad of target markets, demographics and diverse industries; (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ outlets ; (3) enhanced press release enhancement to ensure maximum impact; (4) social media distribution via IBN to millions of social media followers; and (5) a full array of tailored corporate communications solutions . CNW covers companies, currencies and events that impact traditional fiat currencies and their market dynamics; cryptocurrencies, blockchain technologies and digital assets; the Federal Reserve's policies and their influence on financial markets; global economic and monetary trends and their far-reaching influence; regulatory changes and their implication; as well as banking, finance, financial innovations, and investment strategies. CNW is the central platform for understanding the multifaceted world of currencies and finance. For more information, please visit Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the CurrencyNewsWire website applicable to all content provided by CNW, wherever published or re-published: /Disclaimer CurrencyNewsWire Los Angeles, CA 310.299.1717 Office [email protected] CurrencyNewsWire is powered by IBN MENAFN16122024000224011066ID1109000099 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.

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Alberta will test new technologies in an effort to use less water during energy production by oil and gas companies. The provincial government announced Monday it’s investing $2.7 million from the industry-funded Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) program for three new projects. One of said projects is in Three Hills, southeast of Red Deer. “Global energy demand is rising and jurisdictions around the world are looking to us for ways to grow production while maximizing water efficiency,” says Rebecca Schulz, environment and protected areas minister. “This funding will help test and advance three new technologies designed to help companies reduce water use and increase energy production at the same time. It’s a win for the environment, the energy sector and the economy.” The project at Three Hills will be operated by Aqua Pure Technologies, utilizing innovative ultra-filtration technology known as PROH2O®. The tech can remove 99.9 per cent of contaminants from water, the company claims. “The significant financial backing received from the Government of Alberta and Emissions Reduction Alberta will accelerate the progress and commercialization of Aqua Pure Technologies’ PROH2O® Technology,” says Daniel Nelson, CEO, Aqua Pure. “This funding is crucial for improving the company’s ability to deliver clean technology developed in Alberta to both domestic and global markets while highlighting Alberta’s leadership in oil and gas water reuse and emissions reduction initiatives.” Funding will support a self-cleaning system, will reduce costs, and improve productivity. The other two projects are as follows: Eximius Environmental Solutions will advance its VelRay XTM system, which filters tiny particles from water used in oil extraction, making it cleaner for reuse and reducing the need for freshwater. Cleaner water prevents blockages, protects equipment, extends its life, lowers pollution risks, and cuts wastewater disposal costs. The system uses durable stainless-steel filters instead of emissions-intensive bag filters, reducing waste and landfill emissions. Test sites will be announced soon. Canadian Natural Resources Limited is using $1.2 million in provincial funding to test a chemical additive that improves the flow of heavy oil and bitumen in its steam-assisted gravity drainage operations. The additive helps oil flow faster, prevents blockages, and reduces the need for steam, thereby lowering water use. Testing will occur at the Kirby North plant in Lac La Biche. The Government of Alberta says oil and gas operators have already reduced water use by 25 per cent, and now recycle about 80 per cent of water used — accomplished by using advanced filtration systems to treat wastewater, and thereby reducing the need for freshwater.If your last week of the year is anything like mine, it's all about munching on those Christmas leftovers while watching the Boxing Day Test and wading through the big pile of books Santa generously dropped down the chimney. Subscribe now for unlimited access . Login or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Breaking news alerts direct to your inbox Interactive Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All articles from the other regional websites in your area Continue This year, the tome that made the biggest thud as it landed under our Christmas tree was Australian Lustre: Places, spaces and things by Trent Mitchell. It's one of those books you can dip in and out of, like between a few lazy laps at Manuka Pool or body surfs at Broulee. And it's not because it has standalone chapters - rather because it's a photographic record of that annual holiday tradition for many: the road trip. However, Australian Lustre isn't a compilation of glossy, set-up shots that have been photoshopped to fill tourist brochures, cram influencers Instagram feeds or adorn those calendars that you scored for Christmas and are now already 50 per cent off at the mall. No, this is Australia through Trent Mitchell's eyes. And dare I say it, it's the real Australia. Photographer Trent Mitchell loves the ocean, but his latest book Australian Lustre he takes the reader on a road trip around Australia. Picture by Trent Mitchell Australian Lustre features more than 300 photographs of places Trent visited as kid or wanted to; and has since (re)visited on hundreds of road trips as an adult. Trent's insatiable ache for the road trip dates to Christmas holidays as a kid when his parents would load the family wagon and drive up the NSW coast to caravan parks. View + 6 Photos His wonderfully evocative memory of the Budgewoi caravan park on the Central Coast, published in the foreword, suggests he should write more to accompany his photos. "The caravan park was wedged between an enormous open sharky beach and a smelly stagnant lake that gave you pelican itch. Across the water, a power station loomed as the centrepiece to our sunset view. The air was thick with salt, glazing everything with a distinctive coastal patina. Most things would decay in the elements. Bikes and barbecues tended to go first. The hard sun and open space didn't help, yet the heat was perfect for fish and chips, bare feet and ice cream." Those childhood summers left an indelible impact on Trent. "During these never-ending holidays our family existed in a quintessentially Australian world, and the experiences were etched deep into the corners of my subconscious, truly informing the curiosity and passion that I carry with me on the road now," he reveals. Trent admits he pines for those simple summer days and loves pointing his camera to the past, "holding onto those cherished slices of time in hope to infuse the reflections and feelings into pictures". And boy does he do it well, leading us on a nostalgic journey through the holidays of not only his own childhood, but, if you grew up in Australia in the mid-to-late-1900s, probably yours too. His take on Big Things sums up his idiosyncratic style. Goulburn's Big Merino appears at its best angle - some kids gathered, gawking questionably at its posterior. Meanwhile, he captures the Big Prawn poking its garish head over the roof of a three-bedroom brick veneer house in a Ballina cul-de-sac on bin day. You won't see this view of Ballina's Big Prawn in the tourist brochures. Picture by Trent Mitchell "I'm always looking for an interesting point of view or something that has an unexpected look to it. With the prawn I was seeing how far away I could go with it still standing out without all the clutter around it," he explains. While Trent has a real zeal for outback outposts such as Coober Pedy - he admits he could "publish a whole book on that town" - plenty of coastal shots made their way into the book too, including former Gold Coast motels in various states of (dis)repair. He also has a thing about out-of-place Hills Hoists. Those with beach views, those adorned with just a Santa hat, a piece of tinsel and a pair of undies, to those abandoned in a parched desert landscape. Hills Hoist in Coober Pedy, South Australia. Picture by Trent Mitchell Trent says that when he arrives somewhere, "he wanders the backstreets to see what makes a place tick, not just drive down the main street - I go into the back streets, am curious, what's around that corner, check out all sorts of nooks and crannies." No doubt, that's how an unbalanced skateboarder attempting tricks in a deserted Aldi loading bay and a discarded giant yellow smiling golf ball abandoned in someone's driveway also ended up in the book. Fore! The things you see in people's driveways. Palm Beach, Queensland. Picture by Trent Mitchell While some road trips result in more Kodak moments than others, given he is on the road so much, sometimes Trent just happens to be in the right place and at the right time, such as when he visited the Big Koala at Dadswells Bridge in Victoria. "I was trying to work out how to best photograph it, when suddenly a caravan pulled up with the slogan 'home amongst the gum trees' splashed across its tailgate," he muses, adding, "It was perfect." The Big (Giant) Koala at Dadswells Bridge, Victoria. Picture by Trent Mitchell Trent is currently planning a six-month lap of the country for later this year with his own young family to add to Australian Lustre for a second edition. "It's easy photographing, as I don't have to plan anything," he says adding, "I just do it." Mmm. Sounds a bit like my next week relaxing on the couch. Australian Lustre: Places, spaces and things by Trent Mitchell quickly sold out. Picture by supplied. Although only published a month ago, Trent's book has already sold out, but he does have a waitlist for reprints and future editions. trentmitchell.com Long live the Desert Wave In this corresponding column last year, I wrote about the apparent demise of the "desert wave" - that friendly wave exchanged between passing motorists on country roads. Since then, I've received a constant stream of correspondence from readers reporting that, at least in remote areas, the wave is alive and well. "We recently did a trip from Canberra to Alice Springs, via Broken Hill, and back via the South Australian peninsulas," Marica Denman says. "We waved to everybody, and most waved back." Peter Longhurst, of Cooma, who has travelled "most of Australia over the past 17 years with a camper trailer on many dirt roads", confirms "the desert wave is still alive in all outback areas of the country". "Travelling with a camper trailer for 15 years and now a caravan, the wave between these drivers still exists, along with ute drivers with swags," reports Peter, adding, "the only drivers that do not wave are generally motorhome drivers". "I can only assume that they have rented their motorhomes and therefore think they are above the humble van and trailer travellers," he says. Meanwhile, Brian Macdonald, of Cook, suspects the desert wave is dying "because the closing speed between two vehicles is now over 200kmh meaning drivers are more intent on avoiding a head-on collision than acknowledging the other driver." Is the friendly desert wave still alive and well? Picture by Tim the Yowie Man That said, Brian believes you have a much higher chance of receiving a return wave if you are driving a similar vehicle. "I drive a VW van and often exchange the V (or peace) sign when with other VWs." Similarly, Maureen Bell reveals drivers of old Peugeots have a secret signal. "We wave, beep or flick high beam at other drivers of Pugs," reports Maureen, adding, "perhaps it's the attraction of membership of a minority." WHERE ON THE SOUTH COAST? Recognise this landmark building circa 1910? Picture supplied Rating: Medium-Hard Clue: Yes, it's still there. Not far from a beach pool. How to enter: Email your guess along with your name and address to tym@iinet.net.au The first correct email received after 10am, Saturday, December 28, wins a double pass to Dendy, the Home of Quality Cinema . Did you recognise this south coast beach? Picture by J Asche Last week: Congratulations to Judi Power Thomson, of Ainslie, who was first to identify last week's photo as Merry Beach, near Kioloa, taken from near the Snapper Point walking track. Judi just beat several readers including Gwenyth Bray, of Curtin; Ann Smith, of Curtin, and Ian Boyd, of Croobyar (near Milton), to the last prize for 2024. I'd love to see a rephotograph of the same spot now, so if you are near Merry Beach this summer, and happen to take a photo, please send it to me at the address at the end of this column. Penguin or Horseshoe: you decide Steve Leahy was perplexed by the "think outside 'the penguin" clue that accompanied the photo of Jerrabomberra Waterhole recently in this column's photo quiz. When I explained to Steve the clue related to the ACT border resembling a penguin (Jerrabomberra being in NSW), he was equally bemused. "I always thought the ACT looked like a kookaburra," he asserts. Steve has a point - there's a resemblance to both creatures. Did You Know: If former surveyor-general Charles Scrivener had his way we may have ended up with a horseshoe-shaped border that included the Queanbeyan and Molonglo River catchments instead of the Gudgenby, Naas and Paddys River catchments. The ACT was initially proposed to be a horseshoe shape, that included the Queanbeyan and Molonglo River catchments. Picture supplied Season's Greetings to all readers. Thank you for all the letters, emails and photos submitted throughout the year. As is tradition, this column won't be taking a break over the holiday season, so keep sending in those reports of quirky, mysterious and unusual sightings. CONTACT TIM: Email: tym@iinet.net.au or Twitter: @TimYowie or write c/- The Canberra Times , GPO Box 606, Civic, ACT, 2601 Share Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Email Copy Tim the Yowie Man Tim the Yowie Man is a Canberra Times columnist, and an intrepid adventurer, mystery investigator, and cryptonaturalist. Tim the Yowie Man is a Canberra Times columnist, and an intrepid adventurer, mystery investigator, and cryptonaturalist. 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OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 12, 2024-- Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE: PAYC) (“Paycom”), a leading provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management software, today announced the appointment of Joe Binz to Paycom’s board of directors, effective Dec. 10, 2024. Binz currently serves as chief financial officer at Atlassian, where he is responsible for its global finance organization and oversees the company’s accounting, finance, internal audit, investor relations, tax, treasury and procurement teams. He has more than 30 years of financial leadership experience in the technology industry. Prior to joining Atlassian, Binz held management roles at Microsoft, where he led the company’s finance functions and guided its business transformation to the cloud. Binz also spent eight years at Intel Corporation, where he held a variety of finance roles supporting manufacturing operations, product groups and Intel Capital. “Joe is a seasoned professional who brings experience in the high-growth tech sector. His expertise will help us continue providing the best possible value for our clients and stockholders,” said Paycom founder, CEO and chairman Chad Richison. Binz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. “I’m honored to be a part of the Paycom team, which is known for its innovative, cloud-based approach in helping customers manage and transform the complete employee life cycle,” said Binz. “I’m looking forward to contributing my experience in the technology industry to help drive the next phase of Paycom’s growth and success.” About Paycom For over 25 years, Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE: PAYC) has simplified businesses and the lives of their employees through easy-to-use HR and payroll technology to empower transparency through direct access to their data. From onboarding and benefits enrollment to talent management and more, Paycom’s employee-first technology leverages full-solution automation to streamline processes, drive efficiencies and give employees power over their own HR information, all in a single app. Paycom’s single database combines all HR and payroll data in one place, providing a seamless and accurate experience without the errors and inefficiencies associated with integrating multiple systems. Recognized nationally for its technology and workplace culture, Paycom serves businesses of all sizes in the U.S. and internationally. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241212749816/en/ CONTACT: Investor Relations: James Samford investors@paycom.com Paycom Software, Inc. KEYWORD: OKLAHOMA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES HUMAN RESOURCES SOURCE: Paycom Software, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/12/2024 04:05 PM/DISC: 12/12/2024 04:04 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241212749816/enTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) will present at Citi's 2024 Global Healthcare Conference at 9:30 a.m. ET on Thursday , Dec. 5, 2024. Peter Griffith , executive vice president and chief financial officer at Amgen, Jay Bradner , executive vice president of Research and Development and chief scientific officer at Amgen, and Susan Sweeney , executive vice president of Obesity and Related Conditions at Amgen, will participate in a fireside chat at the conference. The webcast will be broadcast over the internet simultaneously and will be available to members of the news media, investors and the general public. The webcast, as with other selected presentations regarding developments in Amgen's business given by management at certain investor and medical conferences, can be found on Amgen's website, www.amgen.com , under Investors. Information regarding presentation times, webcast availability and webcast links are noted on Amgen's Investor Relations Events Calendar. The webcast will be archived and available for replay for at least 90 days after the event. About Amgen Amgen discovers, develops, manufactures and delivers innovative medicines to help millions of patients in their fight against some of the world's toughest diseases. More than 40 years ago, Amgen helped to establish the biotechnology industry and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what's known today. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline that builds on its existing portfolio of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, inflammatory diseases and rare diseases. In 2024, Amgen was named one of the "World's Most Innovative Companies" by Fast Company and one of "America's Best Large Employers" by Forbes, among other external recognitions . Amgen is one of the 30 companies that comprise the Dow Jones Industrial Average ® , and it is also part of the Nasdaq-100 Index ® , which includes the largest and most innovative non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization. Amgen is one of the 30 companies that comprise the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also part of the Nasdaq-100 index. In 2023, Amgen was named one of "America's Greatest Workplaces" by Newsweek, one of "America's Climate Leaders" by USA Today and one of the "World's Best Companies" by TIME. 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We perform a substantial amount of our commercial manufacturing activities at a few key facilities, including in Puerto Rico , and also depend on third parties for a portion of our manufacturing activities, and limits on supply may constrain sales of certain of our current products and product candidate development. An outbreak of disease or similar public health threat, such as COVID-19, and the public and governmental effort to mitigate against the spread of such disease, could have a significant adverse effect on the supply of materials for our manufacturing activities, the distribution of our products, the commercialization of our product candidates, and our clinical trial operations, and any such events may have a material adverse effect on our product development, product sales, business and results of operations. 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Iowa followed its lowest-scoring game of the season with a 110-point eruption the next time out. The Hawkeyes will be one week removed from that scorching effort when they host Northwestern in Tuesday's Big Ten opener in Iowa City, but rust won't be the only roadblock for a potential repeat showing. Iowa (6-1) also is bracing for stiffer competition in conference play while navigating an injury to Seydou Traore. The reserve forward suffered a sprained ankle midway through the first half of a 110-77 home rout of South Carolina Upstate on Nov. 26. Also missing frontcourt contributors Even Brauns and Cooper Koch, the Hawkeyes still flexed their resilience and depth. Brock Harding notched a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds and Owen Freeman netted 17 points as five Iowa players scored in double figures. "Coming off a loss, going into Thanksgiving break here, we've got a couple days off coming, it'd be easy to kinda (think), ‘All right, let's relax for this one, guys sit out,'" Harding said. "But I think we really locked in." Northwestern (6-2) overcame 40.8 percent shooting to defeat UNLV 66-61 in the third-place game of the Arizona Tip-Off on Friday in Tempe, Ariz. Brooks Barnhizer, a preseason All-Big Ten pick who was sidelined by a foot injury during the Wildcats' first four games, had team highs of 23 points, nine rebounds and six assists. He has scored at least 20 points in three of four games. Northwestern limited UNLV to a 42.1 percent effort from the floor. Matthew Nicholson propelled the defense with two of the Wildcats' seven steals to go with two blocks. "We're a defensive-minded team and, you know, our identity is just getting stops," Barnhizer said. "Everything else will take care of itself. So, the older guys were trying to come out here and do that tonight and I think we did a pretty good job of it." Strong ‘D' helped Northwestern's ball movement, too, as the Wildcats assisted on 15 of 20 made field goals. Northwestern went 8-for-18 (44.4 percent) from long range to improve to 3-0 this season when connecting on 40 percent of its 3-point shots or better. --Field Level Media

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