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Individual interviews were conducted with nine participants in May – June 2023. The participants’ characteristics are presented in Table 1. Using protean career theory as a framework, the following themes emerged.Table 1 Characteristics of participantsProtean career orientationProtean career orientation is a career approach characterised by self-direction where individuals desire to be agentic, in control of their careers and value-oriented. Intrinsic values guide their career decisions [14]. Here, the person rather than an organisation or others, is in charge, leading to self-direction, that is, an individual’s independence from external control or influence [14]. An individual’s interaction with intrinsic values leads to career…

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What is going on here?The Dow Jones and S&P 500 hit record highs, and the Nasdaq rose for the sixth straight week, helped by gains in tech stocks and Netflix’s earnings.What does this mean?By October 18, 2024, major US indexes led by the Dow Jones and S&P 500 had reached record highs. The Nasdaq soared as Netflix’s stock rose a whopping 11.1%. This was driven by better-than-expected subscriber growth, contributing to a 0.9% lift in the communications services sector. Technology giants Apple and Nvidia added to the momentum. Apple rose 1.2% on iPhone sales in China, while Nvidia rose 0.8%…

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GAAP diluted earnings per share: $0.42Net interest income: $82 million, roughly flat compared to the previous quarterOperating Expenses: $64 million, an increase of $5 million, including $1.7 million of non-recurring expensesNon-performing loans: 28 basis points of total receivablesCommon stock Tier I capital ratio: increased to 11.3%Tangible book value per share: $19.28, an increase of $0.35Loan originations: $431 million total (including $161 million in C&I originations)Deposit balance: Approximately 1% increase compared to the previous quarterNet collection: $88,000 for the quarter.Allowance for credit losses: Total $517,000Net interest margin: 2.67%, almost unchanged from the previous quarterQuarterly cash dividend: $0.20 per common share.Release date:…

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Net income: $446 million in the third quarter.Earnings per share (EPS): $0.49 in the third quarter.Total revenue growth: increased sequentially on both a reported and adjusted basis.Net interest income: increased 3% in the consolidated quarter.Adjusted non-interest income: +9% driven by service fees, capital markets and asset management.Adjusted noninterest expense: increased 4% compared to the prior quarter.Average loan amount: Maintained a stable level compared to the previous quarter.Loan terminations: Slightly lower quarter-over-quarter.Average deposit amount: Decreased slightly, but final deposit amount remained stable.Net charge-offs: $113 million, with a net charge-off ratio of 48 basis points.Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio: Estimated 10.6% for…

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Netflix continues to explore serious crime shows despite the legal risks. Streamers are facing a growing number of defamation lawsuits, which could increase production costs. But Netflix has no intention of easing its fees, as the genre drives subscriber engagement. Thank you for registering! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed on the go. Download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our settings page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email. “Monsters: The Story of Lyle and Erik…

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BLACKSBURG – On Friday night, the Hokies (7-10, 1-6 ACC) lost to North Carolina (14-2, 6-1 ACC) in a digpink pt. 1 match. game memo Jordan Hallman led the Hokies with a score of .857 (6K, 0E, 7TA) and five total blocks, marking his 15th game of the season with three or more total blocks. Jasmine Robinson had a match-high total of six blocks, five assists, one solo, five kills, and one ace. Ece Yildiz had 15 receptions, three digs and recorded his first career ace. Leandra Mangal Duran secured double-digit digs and receptions for the fifth straight game, recording…

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Kobani University will organize the 1st International Education Conference entitled “Educational Transformation in the Age of Technology: Vision and Implementation”. The conference opens today and ends tomorrow. Kobani University co-chair Shervan Muslim said that in addition to faculty from universities in northern and eastern Syria, faculty from the United States, Uruguay, Yemen and Libya will also attend the conference online. Muslim said that the conference will discuss topics such as “educational technology, digital transformation, educational problems and solutions in educational institutions, development of life and professional skills, research and innovation in education”. Mr. Muslim said the purpose of the conference…

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1200 Central Avenue in Dunkirk and 355 Central Avenue in Fredonia sold in October for $660,000. This building is located in two different municipalities. Pajama photo: Gregory BaconThe former city school building, now an apartment complex, has a new owner. The Post-Journal and Observer analyze real estate sales in Chautauqua County, most recently looking at transactions from Aug. 16 to Aug. 21. During this period, Branch Apartments, LLC sold 150 Prospect Street in Jamestown to EER Enterprise, LLC of Lakewood for $950,000. There is a plaque on this apartment building indicating that it was the location of Branch 9 in…

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For prospective homebuyers keeping an eye on the real estate market in the Cumberland County area, we’re highlighting properties that sold for $250,000 or less between October 7th and October 13th.Below is an overview of the top 10 properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to your desired price range and maximum living space.Please note that the properties listed below are for real estate sales with titles recorded during the week of October 7th, even though they may have been sold previously.1. $250,000, 2 bedrooms/2 bathroomsIn October, ownership of the two-bedroom, two-bathroom detached house at 33 Abbey Court changed…

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CNN — It was around 5:30 a.m. Thursday in Washington, D.C., when senior U.S. officials first received news and photos from Israeli officials that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar may have been killed. For more than a year since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7 last year, the Israeli military, with covert support from the United States, has been searching for the mastermind behind that day. They repeatedly approached, pushing Hamas leaders from one underground hiding place to the next. But Shinwar moved like a ghost in the endless tunnels dug beneath the streets of Gaza, rarely leaving the surface and…

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