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Jaguar Freight | The Weekly Roar – Top Shipping News

In this week’s Roar: diesel at a two-year low, new FMC rules in force, port congestion in Singapore, good news for air cargo demand, and the real costs of the Red Sea conflict. Diesel prices continue to fall, with the U.S. price reaching its lowest point in the past two years. The average price per gallon is now $3.758, which is 30.3 cents lower than the price was on April 8, 2024. Prices are down in nine out of the...

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Vulcan View: The latest EU developments 27 May – 31 May

What a Labour Government means for the UK Economy With the UK General Election cycle having completed its first week, the pressure has been on the Labour Party, who hold a significant polling lead over the Tories, to provide details on what exactly a Labour government means for the United Kingdom? In particular, what can voters expect from Sir Kier Starmer’s party on the economy. In her first speech on the campaign trail, Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP provided some insights into...

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Wilson Sonsini | The Entrepreneurs Report – Private Company Financing Trends: Q1 2024

Key Features and Developments in This Report Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month In a compelling interview, Wilson Sonsini partner Salil Gandhi talks with Notable’s Robin Li. They delve into the influence of Li's identity and personal experiences on her career trajectory and explore the changing landscape of Asian American & Pacific Islander representation in the tech and venture capital sectors.   Valuations Show Mixed Signs of Recovery Early 2024 saw mixed signals in early-stage valuations, following notable highs in the previous...

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Sika | Sika received SBTi validation for its net-zero targets

Sika’s near and long-term emissions reduction targets, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)1. This important achievement underscores Sika’s commitment to sustainability and its proactive role in decarbonizing the construction and automotive industries.   By 2032, Sika is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50.4% compared to the 2022 baseline, for scope 1 and scope 2 emissions, whilst advancing its growth strategy. These include direct emissions from owned or controlled...

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CLA Outlook for Q2 2024: Resilience, Growth in a Transformative Market

Key insights • Trends indicate a robust economy supported by strong consumer spending and transformative wealth transfers. CLA is predicting the rest of 2024 is characterized by a sense of resilience and optimism. • Market sentiment is leaning toward a growth mindset, with the economy showing strength and businesses focusing on expanding and managing costs effectively. • Within investing, a diversified portfolio is strategically designed to mitigate market volatility. It serves to both preserve and augment capital. Curious about the many benefits of...

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Troutman Pepper | Accelerated Approval Process Is Not Without Risk: Placing Recent FDA Action in Context

On February 23, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) withdrew approval of Pepaxto (melphalan flufenamide), a drug that it had previously granted accelerated approval for treatment of multiple myeloma. The decision came after a post-marketing, confirmatory study of Pepaxto failed to confirm the drug’s clinical benefit, and FDA determined that available evidence demonstrated that Pepaxto was not shown to be safe or effective under its conditions of use. Although accelerated approval remains an important pathway for sponsors to make...

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Jaguar Freight | The Weekly Roar – Top Shipping News

In this week’s Roar: Container shortages in China, a soft U.S. truck market, the new tribunal for the Law of the Sea, the EU is embracing nearshoring, and key logistics trends for 2024. Strong market demand and reduced vessel capacity due to the Red Sea crisis are resulting in container shortages at many Chinese ports. Forwarders are reporting an ongoing scramble for containers, with many carriers facing delays and equipment shortages. Waiting times at ports have gone up to 3...

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Vulcan View: The latest EU developments 20 May – 24 May

Unpacking the EU leadership debate 2024 With less than two weeks until the first Europeans head to the poll, on Tuesday (21 May), Brussels think tank Bruegel and the Financial Times hosted the ‘Economic choices for Europe: EU leadership debate 2024’ to debate the economic policy positions of the main EU parties and their lead candidates. Those in attendance were as follows: Sandro Gozi (lead candidate for the centrist Renew Europe), Ursula von der Leyen (President of the European Commission and lead candidate for...

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CILcare | Ototoxicity: a high risk to auditory function that needs to be monitored in drug development

Article by Marie-Pierre Pasdelou, Lise Byelyayeva, Susanna Malmström, Sylvie Pucheu, Marie Peytavy, Hugo Laullier, Donald B. Hodges, Abraham R. Tzafriri, Gaëlle Naert | Hearing loss constitutes a major global health concern impacting approximately 1.5 billion people worldwide. Its incidence is undergoing a substantial surge with some projecting that by 2050, a quarter of the global population will experience varying degrees of hearing deficiency. Environmental factors such as aging, exposure to loud noise, and the intake of ototoxic medications are implicated...

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Bannockburn Global Forex | After Hawkish FOMC Minutes, the Dollar Comes Back Softer

Overview:  The dollar was aided yesterday by the hawkish FOMC minutes and the backing up of US rates. The greenback has stabilized today and is softer against all the G10 currencies. The stronger eurozone PMI masks divergence between Germany and France but keeps the recovery narrative intact. The dollar's broad gains pressured the yuan, and the PBOC's dollar reference rate was set at its highest since January. Favorable guidance by Nvidia is helping lift US index futures today, especially the NASDAQ....

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