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The Publisher Desk and Intermarkets Launch Ringside Intel, the News Leader in Sports Entertainment and Combat Sports

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The Publisher Desk and Intermarkets, two leading integrated audience development and growth partners for digital publishers, today launched Ringside Intel, a news and information site for sports entertainment, mixed martial arts, professional wrestling, and combat sports. Ringside Intel brings together some of the top sources for sporting news and analysis – Wrestle Newz, MMA Frenzy, Fightline, and Caged Insider – under a single banner and backed by one of the most experienced teams to cover the WWE, UFC, AEW, Bellator, and more. “As the recent acquisition of WWE by Endeavor has shown, multiple fan bases continue to converge,” said Jeff Misenti, co-founder of The Publisher Desk. “By combining some of the most respected brands into one environment, Ringside Intel becomes the go-to destination for information, news, and exclusive content for any sport in the ring.” Ringside Intel is targeted at the estimated 1.2 billion fans worldwide of WWE, TNA, and AEW, along with another 700 million fans of UFC, Bellator, and other MMA promotions. While the popularity of pay-per-view events provides a thriving place in the market, most of the audience consumes combat content online. For example, according to data from the WWE, the company alone garnered more than 7.5 billion digital and social media views in January and February of this year, up 15% from the same time frame a year ago. The recent WrestleMania 39 had more than 500 million views and 11 million hours of video consumed over the two days of the event, a 42% increase over last year. The Publisher Desk partnered with Intermarkets to add Ringside Intel to its growing portfolio of sports, entertainment, and information sites, including the company’s flagship site, Sportsnaut, the most powerful name in sports news and information. “The Publisher Desk is a top-notch partner for our mission to give combat sports and sports entertainment fans the quality content they’ve come to expect from our brands,” said Intermarkets CEO and Founder Kevin Lucido. “This opportunity fits with Intermarkets’ strategy of expanding our businesses and harnesses The Publisher Desk’s marketplace power in generating expanded growth opportunities. Backed by the combined weight of Intermarkets and The Publisher Desk, these greater joint opportunities will grow Ringside Intel as fans’ destination for all things that punch, grapple, sweat, and bleed.” This launch comes a month after The Publisher Desk acquired Forever Blueshirts, the leading source of information about the New York Rangers, and six months after Intermarkets added Bounding Into Sports, a spin-off of the popular entertainment site Bounding Into Comics, which brings Bounding's signature brand of unmatched insights and in-depth coverage to the world of sports. Ringside Intel is not affiliated with the WWE, UFC, or any other professional sports and entertainment promotions. About The Publisher Desk The Publisher Desk, based in New York with offices in London and South Florida, is a fully integrated audience development and content monetization partner to digital publishers, in addition to publishing several owned and operated sites. The company, founded in 2014, helps websites increase advertising revenues and reduce operational costs. Our team provides the proper resources, direction, operations, technology, and support for digital business, empowering sports, lifestyle & business media brands to connect with their audience and value-aligned advertisers. About Intermarkets, Inc. Founded in 1997, Intermarkets is a privately-owned company based in Virginia focused on helping digital publishing brands be successful through audience growth and monetization strategies. As one of the longest operating firms in its space, Intermarkets’ commitment to the free sharing of news and information is demonstrated through decades of working for publishers to ensure they generate the revenue they need to fund and sustain their content operations. Over the years, Intermarkets led the industry by creating new tactics, strategies, ad formats, and more. Unlike other companies, Intermarkets is privately funded, intentionally small, and prioritizes the human expertise it takes to harness tech. About Sportsnaut Sportsnaut is the most powerful name in sports. Since launch in 2014, Sportsnaut has been dedicated to covering the big and little stories in sports without an agenda. The company, and its publishing partners, provide news, opinion, rumors, and statistics for fans of the NFL, NCAA Football, NBA, NHL, Golf, NCAA Basketball, MLB, and more. Contact Details For The Publisher Desk press@publisherdesk.com For Intermarkets sschatz@intermarkets.net Company Website https://www.publisherdesk.com/

May 16, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Cinedigm launches Entrepreneur TV as latest channel on growing streaming platform

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Cinedigm president and chief strategy officer Erick Opeka joins Natalie Stoberman from the Proactive studios to share the launch of Entrepreneur TV as the newest channel on its streaming platform. Opeka says the new channel will utilize Cinedigm's industry-leading Matchpoint technology platform to power the service, making Entrepreneur another great brand to leverage the Matchpoint platform on a SaaS basis. He adds that this addition to their streaming library aims to cater to the growing demand for entrepreneurial-oriented programming, inspired by popular shows like Shark Tank. Contact Details Proactive Investors +1 347-449-0879 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

May 15, 2023 11:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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How Does A Tweet Affect Your Business? FiscalNote’s (NYSE: NOTE) Aicel Technologies Can Tell You

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By Jad Malaeb, Benzinga Turning abstract and unstructured data into actionable information can feel like a monumental task, yet it often has a great effect on businesses. “Reputation,” for example is an abstract concept that will likely generate a different definition depending on who you ask, but its impact is so important that it is included in financial statements like balance sheets (in the form of Goodwill and other designations). Similarly, sentiment, another valuable abstraction created from Tweets, “Reddit Storms” and Facebook groups, can often lead to a significant impact on businesses, generating trends, spending sprees and brand loyalty that translate into profits. But interpreting this information is a difficult task and using it to generate actionable insights is even more challenging. When trying to figure out how unstructured data affects one’s business and surroundings, it’s often best to consult experts. As a technology company specializing in the analysis and tracking of legislation and regulations in the U.S. and abroad, FiscalNote Holdings Inc. (NYSE: NOTE) is a preferred destination for some of the biggest organizations in the world, including the U.S. government itself – and its latest acquisition can help make sense of the flow of social media information and other unstructured data to get the most value from it. Interpreting Unstructured Data Using FiscalNote’s Aicel Technologies Recently, FiscalNote acquired Aicel Technologies, a rapidly-growing alternative data company based in Seoul, South Korea. Aicel processes both proprietary and licensed data, including trade and export information, patent filings and aggregated consumer and retail transactions, on a subscription basis for customers such as asset management companies, multinational corporations, hedge funds and investment firms. In the complicated task of turning abstractions into actionable data, Aciel is a specialist. The company uses advanced technology to collect, refine, process, and deliver tailored data to customers while also powering a data exchange marketplace through its Data-as-a-Service model. As an alternative data platform, Aicel allows users to capture value and insight from unstructured data, helping blue-chip customers like hedge funds, asset managers and quant firms capture alpha-generating opportunities. Aicel will augment FiscalNote's existing AI data products, including FiscalNote AI Solutions, DataHunt, and Predata, and its growth strategy by expanding alternative data sources, deepening expertise in sophisticated artificial intelligence, data transformation, data ingestion, and API development. The combination of Aicel with FiscalNote will accelerate the continued expansion of its customer base and revenues through a strong network of established partners, as well as sales and marketing relationships with leading firms. Whether it’s Tweets, blog posts, market prices, user information or consumer trends, FiscalNote’s newly acquired tool, Aicel, will sift through a myriad of seemingly nonsensical data and provide users with a structured, insightful path to capturing business opportunities. Click here for more. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

May 15, 2023 10:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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PrimeXBT: A revolutionary crypto futures platform

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In a world where cryptocurrency trading is becoming more prevalent, there is a need for a platform that caters to traders who want to take advantage of the volatility of cryptocurrencies. PrimeXBT is a platform that offers users access to a wide range of cryptocurrencies, traditional asset CFDs, copy trading, contests, and an extensive trading academy. This review will explain why PrimeXBT is a revolutionary crypto futures platform. Advanced trading tools and a user-friendly interface PrimeXBT offers a highly intuitive and user-friendly interface designed to cater to novice and experienced traders. The platform provides a high degree of customization, allowing users to tailor the platform to their specific needs. This includes the ability to customize the trading interface's layout and choose from various technical analysis tools. The platform's user interface is easy to navigate, and traders can choose from a wide range of order types, including limit, market, and stop orders. The platform also offers advanced charting tools, customizable workspaces, and a variety of technical indicators, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced traders. Unmatched selection of cryptocurrencies One of the standout features of PrimeXBT is its unmatched selection of cryptocurrencies. Traders can trade major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Litecoin (LTC), as well as numerous altcoins. The platform continually adds new assets based on market demand and trends, providing traders with diverse trading opportunities. In addition to cryptocurrencies, PrimeXBT also offers traditional asset CFDs, including forex, commodities, and stock indices. This includes gold, oil, the S&P 500, and, more recently, PrimeXBT added base industrial metals like copper and lead. The platform provides traders with greater flexibility and convenience, allowing them to diversify their portfolios and take positions in multiple financial markets, all in one place. Leverage and margin trading Leverage enables traders to open significant positions with much smaller amounts of capital than what would typically be allowed. PrimeXBT offers both cross and isolated-margin trading across a simple sliding system, allowing traders to adjust risk based on market conditions, available margin, and other factors. The platform's order placement system makes it clear how much margin impact each trade will have, as well as how much margin will be left available and at what price the position will be liquidated. Up to 200x leverage is offered for crypto and up to 1000x for traditional assets. Competitive trading fees and funding rates PrimeXBT charges competitive trading fees for cryptocurrency futures contracts, with most pairs incurring a fee of 0.05%. Additionally, traders must pay a funding rate every 24 hours, which varies depending on the trading pair. The funding rate for most pairs is 0.0694%, while for BTC/USD and ETH/USD, it's 0.0389%. These rates are subject to change based on market conditions and serve as a mechanism to balance long and short positions in the market. Traders should consider these fees and funding rates to ensure profitability when developing their trading strategies. However, it is worth noting that PrimeXBT's fees are highly competitive compared to other leading cryptocurrency futures trading platforms. In fact, PrimeXBT currently charges no fees on most traditional assets. Copy trading, trading academy, and contests Copy trading is an increasingly popular trading strategy that enables traders to follow and copy the trades of top-performing users on the platform. PrimeXBT offers a copy trading feature that allows traders to do just that, making learning from successful traders and diversifying their trading portfolios easier. With PrimeXBT copy trading, traders can browse through a list of top-performing traders on the platform and see their performance over time. Once a trader has identified a top-performing user to follow, they can easily copy their trades with just a few clicks. PrimeXBT contests offer weekly trading competitions for traders to showcase their skills and compete for crypto-based prizes. The contests feature a variety of assets, including cryptocurrencies, forex, and commodities, and winners are determined based on the highest returns at the end of the competition or other unique factors. The platform's risk-free demo funds offered also allow traders to practice their strategies and test their trading abilities against other traders. PrimeXBT contests provide traders a fun and exciting way to improve their trading skills while competing for valuable prizes. Another aspect of the platform that sets it apart from its competitors is the PrimeXBT Trading Academy. The Academy offers a comprehensive educational program to help traders develop their skills and strategies. The program includes articles, tutorials, videos, and webinars on a variety of topics, including technical analysis, risk management, and trading psychology. The Academy is accessible to all traders, from beginners to advanced, and is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their trading skills. PrimeXBT mobile app and customer support The platform also offers a mobile app for iOS and Android, making trading on the go simple and convenient. With the app, users can manage their trades, view real-time market data, and make deposits or withdrawals with ease. Also available via the website or mobile app, PrimeXBT's customer support team is highly responsive and provides assistance through live chat, email, and an extensive knowledge base. The company is committed to ensuring the security of its platform and user funds. It employs industry-standard security measures, including cold storage of user funds, two-factor authentication (2FA) for account access, and encrypted data storage. Most user funds are kept offline in cold storage wallets protected by multi-signature technology and only accessible by authorized personnel. PrimeXBT futures summary PrimeXBT is a revolutionary crypto futures platform that offers traders a wide range of features and benefits. Its competitive trading fees, diverse selection of cryptocurrencies, traditional asset CFDs, high-leverage trading opportunities, and strict security measures make it an excellent choice for anyone looking to trade cryptocurrency. For those considering trading on PrimeXBT, there is an attractive promotional offer to take advantage of. Upon depositing more than $500, you can claim a bonus of $100 within 48 hours of registering an account. Deposits can be made in various popular cryptocurrencies such as BTC, ETH, USDT, and USDC, as well as fiat currencies like USD and EUR. No minimum deposit is required, and users can even purchase crypto directly from the platform. This deposit bonus is just one of the many benefits that PrimeXBT offers to its users. Interested in learning more? Check out Benzinga’s PrimeXBT Review! This content contains sponsored advertising content and is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

May 12, 2023 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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President Biden Issues First Veto – Stay Ahead Of The News With FiscalNote (NYSE: NOTE)

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By Jad Malaeb, Benzinga President Biden issued his first veto in office. House Republicans are pressing a new energy bill, dubbed H.R.1, that would “expedite energy products, eliminate or reduce certain fees related to the development of federal energy sources and eliminate certain funds that provide incentives to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases.” In short, the Lower Cost Energy Act (i.e. H.R.1) is a plea for looser restrictions on greenhouse-producing energy products and activities like oil drilling and exploration. Even though the bill was a long way from reaching the Presidential desk, the White House made its stance clear. In a statement issued on Mar. 27th, the White House said: “If presented to the President in its current form, he would veto it.” - which they did. The White House noted that H.R. 1 would replace “pro-consumer policies with a thinly veiled license to pollute” and “raise costs for American families by repealing household energy rebates and rolling back historic investments to increase access to cost-lowering clean energy technologies.” Legislation And Regulation Tracking Technology Through FiscalNote Bills with a monumental impact on the future of the nation are discussed on a continuous basis by the U.S. government. These bills can also have major implications for financial markets. President Biden’s Infrastructure Act, for example, is heavily linked to the rise in the stock prices of companies like Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) and Applied Material Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) in anticipation of the Act taking effect. Individually keeping track of each bill, however, is a nearly impossible task without the help of specialized software. This is where FiscalNote Holdings Inc. (NYSE: NOTE) comes in. As a technology company specializing in the analysis and tracking of legislation and regulations in the U.S. and abroad, the company can be an investor, trader or any other citizen’s preferred destination when organizing and tracking major changes in government. Find, Track And Plan For Government Policies With CQ Federal CQ Federal is a FiscalNote platform offering real-time updates on legislative and regulatory developments. It alerts users to important policy changes and provides deep archives of legislative information. With CQ Federal, government affairs professionals can stay up-to-date with policy changes and take quick and effective action. One of the standout features of CQ Federal is its exclusive access to House Action Reports. These reports provide forward-looking summaries and analyses of every bill set for debate, anticipated amendments, fact sheets of major legislation and summaries of all bill changes made in the conference. Additionally, CQ Federal provides live and archived videos of everything that happens on the floor of the House and Senate, searchable by keyword, chamber, speaker and date. The closed captions act as unofficial transcripts and are available in real-time. CQ Federal's platform also offers custom reports and analyses to help organizations make informed decisions. The company's unmatched breadth and depth of federal data enables government relations professionals to know more and get more done. CQ Federal's advanced alert tools ensure users get everything they need and nothing they don't, filtering out the noise from the thousands of documents and updates produced by the US government. CQ Federal provides government affairs professionals with the most comprehensive set of data around federal legislation available. It is a valuable resource for any organization looking to stay informed and up-to-date with policy changes and take effective action. Check out the platform here. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

May 12, 2023 09:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Stay One Step Ahead: Master the Essentials of Cybersecurity Readiness!

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From data breaches to phishing scams, cybercrime is on the rise, and it's time to arm yourself with the knowledge and tools to stay safe in the digital world. Recently, Dave Lewis, Global Advisory Chief Information Security Officer at Cisco Security, conducted a satellite media tour to share tips and tricks to outsmart cyber criminals and stay safe online. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/VDTqR8LqwOM After surveying over 6,700 cybersecurity leaders worldwide, Cisco found that less than 15% of companies were ‘Mature’ enough (or considered to have advanced enough security) to defend against modern cybersecurity risks, even though 82% of respondents said they expect a cybersecurity incident to disrupt their business in the next two years. While this may not seem to directly impact consumers at first, the aftermath can take a large toll on the public, causing emails, credit cards and personal information to be leaked on the internet. Here are some tips that Lewis shared: · Be a safe shopper: o Never use a debit card, use a credit card, I like one specifically for online purchases. o Don’t save your personal or credit card information on any company site – If they company doesn’t have it, the company can’t lose it, and the criminals can’t steal it. o Closely watch your online accounts. · Build cyber street smarts - Criminals will use information from a breach against you: o Evaluate the company before sharing personal information. o Only share essential information with any company or third-party. o Know the signs of a scam - If it seems too good to be true, if there’s too much pressure. · Personal resilience - Expect breaches: o Use multi-factor on all accounts. o Use separate email addresses and credit cards – our phones may make this easier. o Talk about it when it happens – empathy and compassion, kinder than necessary. According to Cisco, 60% of respondents said they had a cybersecurity incident in the last year, which cost 41% of organizations affected at least $500,000. While forward-looking businesses are investing in resilience and focused on improving their ability to defend against and minimize the impact of an attack, consumers also must take an active role in protecting their own information, especially as breaches become more and more inevitable. To learn more about this and Cisco’s Cybersecurity Readiness Index, visit: cisco.com/go/readinessindex BIO: Dave Lewis is a Global Advisory CISO at Cisco Security. He has 25 years of experience in IT security operations and management including a decade dealing with critical infrastructure security. He is the founder of the security site Liquidmatrix Security Digest and writes columns for Daily Swig, Forbes and several other publications. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

May 11, 2023 02:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Uno Pizzeria and Grill reaches out to Bed Bath and Beyond customers to accept their expired coupons

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Uno Pizzeria and Grill, the historic Deep Dish pizza restaurant chain, has stepped up to now offer a matching 20% food discount to beleaguered Bed Bath and Beyond customers who were told last week that the iconic blue-and-white coupons are no longer valid at the now-closing chain of retail stores. This offer echoes similar offers that Bed Bath and Beyond competitor retailers, such as The Container Store and Boscov’s, offered upon the news that the chain would be closing all of its locations. “We have decided to give the customers of Bed Bath and Beyond a break and offer use of the classic blue 20% off coupon at one of our 75 Unos restaurants around the country. Come in and enjoy a great meal in a friendly environment and enjoy the 20% off of your food items on that check. Plus, when you join our Uno Extras Rewards program you will continue to receive discounts and specials for Unos as part of our loyalty program.” stated Chris Dellamarggio, Head of Marketing for Uno Restaurants, LLC. The coupon will be valid for food items only (alcoholic beverages excluded) and is being offered to people who join or are already a member of their loyalty program called Uno Extras. The discount will be accepted in-restaurant from May 15 th through June 3rd. Also, a maximum discount of $20 will be allowed. The offer is intended as a one-time use and is valid for Dine-in only not to be combined with other offers. “We always want to provide value for our Guests and this is a way to extend that value a little further during these economically challenging times. We figured that the bad news of Bed Bath and Beyond closing for their customers could be softened just a little bit by extending this discount for them to join us for a an awesome meal”, concluded Dellamarggio. About UNO Pizzeria & Grill Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Uno Restaurant Holdings Corporation includes approximately 80 company-owned and franchised UNO Pizzeria & Grill restaurants located in 18 states, and the District of Columbia, India, and Saudi Arabia. UNO is all about connecting people over pizza – from its famous Chicago Deep Dish, which UNO invented in 1943, to its Chicago Thin Crust, to its gluten-free and vegan pizzas. The Company also operates Uno Foods, a consumer packaged-foods business which supplies supermarkets, airlines, movie theaters, hotels, airports, travel plazas, and schools, with both frozen and refrigerated UNO branded products. For more information, visit www.unos.com. Contact Details Chris Dellamarggio +1 339-613-7641 cdellamarggio@unos.com Company Website https://www.unos.com/

May 11, 2023 02:56 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Kosmos Games Presents New Quests In Solitaire Social

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Solitaire Social is a popular free-to-play casual game with 10 million players and great graphics. Play Solitaire against other players, grow a beautiful garden, and learn more about new stories of the game! Kosmos Games announces new quests and storylines in Solitaire Social after researching players' requests, wishes, and feedback. The Solitaire Social team is happy to bring Solitaire fans brand-new content, striving to make all players amused and entertained. So, the Solitaire Garden welcomes old and new players on board to explore new stories and tasks! Kosmos Games is an independent casual games developer that has successfully presented one of the best card games — Solitaire Social — the PvP online game based on classic Klondike Solitaire. Players compete against each other or several players simultaneously. The emphasis is on "social," as you will meet many fans of this card game! The game can be played for free in the browser by using the Solitaire Social website. Besides being free, it does not require registration, and you can start your journey right away! Solitaire Social immerses all card game fans in an alternative world of a magical garden grown by Granny Lily. By playing Solitaire games, users enhance the garden, making it more vibrant and unique. Players can team up, create groups, and unite to progress together. Participate in team events, get to the top in tournaments with big prizes, and enter worldwide competitions to demonstrate your amazing Solitaire skills! With 10 million active players worldwide and a vast community, the company bases its projects on what players want and expect. Kosmos Games is grateful for players' feedback and is now enhancing stories and quests all players can enjoy soon! So, what are the novelties? Starting on the 1st of June, all solitarians will have opportunities to get more rewards by completing the new Daily Quests. Moreover, the new quests can get more diverse and lively with different difficulty levels, and rewards will also grow! Complete the Easy level, proceed to Medium, and demonstrate your Solitaire skills playing the Hard level. Soon, players who complete all three levels can try a tougher challenge by playing in the Super Hard mode. Of course, advancement means winning greater rewards and amazing prizes! Skilled solitaire players can nail all those tasks fast, and Kosmos Games adds a bit of thrill to the game by bringing in a timer. But do not worry if the timer runs out! You will still get all chances to win many rewards by completing another task of the same or lower difficulty. How does the story progress with this? Solitaire Social players will accompany Melissa, Lily's granddaughter, on her educational journey. Apt, smart, and curious about everything in this beautiful and magical world, Melissa returns to the Solitaire Garden with a school task on her mind. Sure thing, Granny Lily wants to ensure her golden girl succeeds with the school project. Together, they will gather everything Melissa needs for her big project and work hard while enjoying the serenity of Granny's magnificent garden. By clicking a button on the panel, players can see Melissa's notebook, where she writes down all tasks she must complete for today. Bonding with nature and having a great time with her granny, Melissa is grateful for your assistance and cannot wait for the next day to collect new materials for her project. We also remind you that SolitaireSocial has many tournaments, including… Standard tournaments. The regular competition aims to help players grow their skills, win bonuses, and connect with other card game fans. Round the World. Start your journey in the US or Europe and venture to the most beautiful corners of Earth. Visit interesting places, claim bonuses, meet other travelers, and win prizes! Knockout. Get a ticket for free and compete against THREE solitarians with your best Solitaire skills to claim the great Chest and three prizes inside. Ensure you are not the last to complete a solitaire game, or you will be knocked out! On the last note, Kosmos Games emphasizes that all Solitaire Social players are important, and developers are grateful for their support and the thoughts they share. The Solitaire Garden grows and blooms thanks to players. Lily hopes every card game fan finds harmony and fun in this cute and sunny place! Contact Details Kosmos Games Leonid Ustin +1 929-491-3157 support@kosmosteam.com Company Website https://kosmos.games/

May 11, 2023 11:41 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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3 Small-Cap Tech Stocks That Appear Ready to Resume Their Rallies

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Unearth hidden treasures in the high-risk, high-reward realm of small-cap stocks, where savvy investors can capitalize on market dips and ride the wave of growth, armed with diligent research and risk management strategies. Waiting for a pullback on quality small-cap stocks can be an attractive investment strategy for risk-tolerant investors seeking higher returns. Small-cap stocks have historically outperformed their larger peers over a long time horizon, offering higher growth potential in exchange for some additional risk. However, it is essential to focus on quality stocks with strong fundamentals, as they are more likely to withstand market fluctuations and deliver consistent returns in the long run. These under-the-radar companies can sometimes avoid much of the broader market chaos, making them appealing investment options during market dips. When investing in small-cap stocks, it is crucial to focus on research and make proper asset allocation decisions, as these stocks are highly volatile and susceptible to market risks. Investors should also consider their risk appetite before venturing into small-cap investments, as these stocks can experience significant declines during market downturns. Buying the dip in quality small-cap stocks can be a rewarding strategy for investors with a higher risk appetite and a long-term investment horizon. By focusing on strong fundamentals and proper asset allocation, investors can maximize their returns and grow their wealth over time while navigating the inherent risks associated with small-cap investments. With quality small-cap stocks in mind, here are three tech-focused companies that are worth researching further: 1. Asure Software (NASDAQ: ASUR) The Austin, Texas-based company provides cloud-based human capital management (HCM) software solutions geared towards small and medium-sized businesses. Asure’s suite of services aims to help businesses cut costs by streamlining back-office operations across human resources, payroll, tax, employee attendance, HR compliance, and more. Since the start of 2023, Asure has inked partnerships with notable companies such as H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) and Intuit's (NYSE: INTU) TurboTax to expand their offerings and features aimed at helping small business boost their employee retention and recruitment efforts. Asure Software saw impressive growth during 2022, which resulted in total revenue of $95.8 million or 26% year-over-year growth. Adjusted EBITDA for 2022 improved by $4.2 million to reach $11.8 million. The HCM provider’s 2022 results surpassed its own guidance by a significant margin and with SMBs continuing to look for ways to cut costs and get leaner, Asure’s products & services likely face another year ahead of strong demand and growth. The strong growth trend appears to be continuing into 2023 so far, after the company reported impressive Q1 2023 results with revenue of $33.1 million, a 36% increase from Q1 2022. Recurring revenue reached $28.0 million, up 22% from the previous year, and net income stood at $0.3 million, a $3.4 million improvement year-over-year. The company also reported a gross profit of $24.4 million, marking a 58% rise from Q1 2022. Following these strong results, Asure has updated its full year 2023 guidance, with expected revenue in the range of $111.0M - $113.0M, up from the previously estimated $105.0M - $107.0M. The company also provided Q2 2023 guidance, forecasting revenue between $25.0M - $26.0M, and an Adjusted EBITDA of $2.5M - $3.5M. According to Nasdaq.com, Institutional investors continue to provide Asure with strong support with institutional ownership of over 65%, which equates to a total value of around $182 million, as of this writing. Furthermore, disclosures from the period ended March 31, 2023, showed Asure gained Barclays PLC (NYSE: BCS), Ritholtz Wealth Management, Jump Financial, LLC, and others as new institutional shareholders. 2. C3 AI (NYSE: AI) Based out of Redwood City, CA, C3 AI describes itself as an enterprise AI app software company, which offers a comprehensive platform that allows businesses and organizations to develop, deploy and operate AI applications. C3 AI's platform features many industry-specific software-as-a-service (SaaS) AI apps that are geared toward helping enterprises begin to adopt new technologies into their operations. Artificial intelligence has been a major theme through the first half of 2023. The rise of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and the incredible capabilities of new AI programs have led to a surge in demand. C3 AI has been a beneficiary of this demand, as investors look to scoop up AI-related investments. Even the U.S. Department of Defense has partnered with C3 AI to develop enterprise AI solutions for the U.S. Air Force’s critical mission readiness. C3 AI is well-capitalized with a strong current ratio of 7.70, as a result of cash & equivalents holding of over $311 million and limited debt, as of January 2023. Nasdaq.com highlights C3 AI’s institutional ownership at nearly 42%, which has seen 80 new institutions add shares of C3 AI since the end of Q3 2022. 3. Vimeo (NASDAQ: VMEO) Vimeo is a New York-based video software solutions provider. Using a SaaS model, Vimeo allows subscribers to create, collaborate and deploy video within its platform. From OTT streaming and monetization capabilities to AI-based video creation and editing, Vimeo's platform provides a comprehensive solution for major corporations, small businesses, solopreneurs, schools, and more. In early May 2023, Vimeo reported first quarter 2023 financial results, which continued to demonstrate growth at the video software provider. While total revenue did see a slight 4% decrease y/y to $103.6 million, net losses saw a massive improvement of $25.9 million during the quarter to reach ($0.7 million). In addition, adjusted EBITDA improved by $13.6 million to reach $3.2 million during the first three months of 2023. Enterprise booking saw impressive growth of 62% y/y, thanks to new customers including BBC, UCLA, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), Warner Brothers, and more. Over the past several months, Vimeo's share price has struggled but has continuously found support around the $3.25 level. Based on the financial results, Vimeo is seeing a growth shift to enterprises. This could help the company stabilize results, as enterprise customers tend to be more vested and longer-term focused than smaller organizations and individuals. If Vimeo can continue to build on its enterprise growth, its share price could see some improvement. Disclaimer: Spotlight Growth is compensated, either directly or via a third party, to provide investor relations services for its clients. Spotlight Growth creates exposure for companies through a customized marketing strategy, including design of promotional material, the drafting and editing of press releases and media placement. All information on featured companies is provided by the companies profiled, or is available from public sources. 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