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The Transformative Power of AI: How the Theories Group Disrupts the Media Landscape

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The emergence of new technologies, the development of digital platforms, and changing consumer behavior have significantly transformed the media and publishing industry. Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the primary drivers of this change. Over the years, AI has become an instrumental tool in addressing the challenges shared by both media and publishing, such as engaging end-users, predicting trends, and monetizing content. AI contributes to the media industry through recommendation engines. It became an essential tool to identify and understand the target audience's preferences in an era where personalized content has been replacing mass media. Meanwhile, in content creation, AI automates story generation, enhances content, generates highlights, and even creates subtitles and captions. It has also become vital for content consumption and sentiment analysis due to its capability to refine and discover future trends. Theories Group, a leading AI-driven digital media group based in Sweden, acknowledges the immense potential of AI in steering the industry toward a future where intelligent media transforms the way society consumes and interacts with content. Theories specialize in high-intent niches, connecting consumers with top brands worldwide. Its philosophy is based on the belief that there must be a way for technology to enhance processes efficiently. Following this ideology, Theories' vision is to operate thousands of brands in hundreds of languages across all digital channels to revolutionize the industry. Leveraging AI's proficiency in data and analytics, Theories Group has acquired three companies under its wing, with a fourth incoming. Deployr, the first of its companies, is a technology-focused venture dedicated to building an automatic publication platform. Cliqer, on the other hand, specializes in content creation driven by search engine optimization (SEO), focusing on global lead generation in over 70 markets. Meanwhile, RVSHR is an affiliate company serving over 300 brands in more than 30 markets daily. Theories' journey illustrates the significance of adaptation and innovation in the field. The group initially started as a tech startup to produce marketing web pages programmatically in multiple languages. This laid the foundation for Deployr. Theories later delved into a marketing affiliate business, successfully funding itself to run Cliqer and RVSHR, each contributing to Theories' overarching vision. Like many other companies in the online business landscape, Theories experienced remarkable growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, in 2022, the group had to reassess its traditional business model to ensure continued growth following the shift from online to offline activities. Spearheaded by its CEO, Jonas Angleflod, Theories Group navigated the challenges it faced. Theories' team of experts refined the group's approach to producing higher-quality content at significantly lower costs. The group pivoted away from its initial model, right-sized its operations, and leveraged AI to streamline its processes. "For us, AI isn't just a means to cut costs. We embrace it for its potential to add value," the CEO remarked. In 2023, Theories achieved an astounding turnaround. This prompted the decision to venture into creating news outlets on a massive scale. The forward-thinking group of companies envisions the future of publishing moving toward more personalized and localized content, and it aims to be at the forefront of this changing landscape. When asked how Theories leverages AI to guarantee this, Angleflod answered, "AI enables us to be relevant for our customers, capturing trends globally and locally. It's all about staying on the pulse of what's happening now and delivering content that aligns with high-intent searches." Essentially, AI enables Theories to identify global trends and delve into local nuances. The use of AI also extends to content research. AI technology automates the process of understanding the implications of trending topics, determining the questions users are seeking answers to, and creating content that directly addresses these needs. Unlike human writers who may lack cultural references for specific regions, AI possesses the capability to understand them, allowing it to connect the dots swiftly and accurately. This advantage significantly enhances efficiency. Angleflod emphasized, "Our approach to AI implementation is not about replacing existing processes. We augment them. Our goal is to add value in areas where conventional processes face limitations. For example, we can cover feature articles with local flavors in 100 countries. We focus on providing relevant, localized content adapted to diverse target groups to ensure that readers and consumers have an enriching experience. This is beyond challenging without AI assistance." Theories underscore its commitment to intelligent automation, promising to embed research, topic relevance, fact-checking, tonality, brand consistency, and editorial oversight into its processes to provide outputs of the highest quality. It plans to expand from eleven brands in over 50 countries to a thousand online brands in 100 countries within the next five years. With this, Theories Group is set to reshape media production and consumption with its bold vision, innovative strategies, and unique approaches that integrate the power of AI. Media Contact Name: Jonas Angleflod Email: jonas@theories.com Release ID: 878182

January 19, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

Bay Area Newborn Photographer Named Photographer of the Year by Oregon Professional Photographers Association (OPPA)

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Marcela Limon of Lemonshoots in Alameda, California was named Photographer of the Year at the end of year banquet in Portland, Oregon, along with winning other awards like the Portrait Division Photographer, Best Composition and Best Black and White Image. Lemonshoots The Photographer of the Year is the highest honor given by OPPA. It is given to the artist whose top 6 images scored the highest combined score overall at the association's image competitions of the year. Jurors deemed Marcela's work as top-notch image making, taking into account the 12 elements that make an image outstanding, including impact, storytelling, composition, color harmony, technical excellence, among others. Each year, the bar to choose a Portrait Division Photographer and Photographer of the Year is elevated, with makers producing quality work that surpasses the work from previous years. This year, Limon has been highly distinguished as the best portrait photographer thanks to her beautiful newborn and baby fine art photography. About OPPA: Oregon Professional Photographers of America (OPPA) is a Professional Photographers of America (PPA) affiliate that offers workshops and other education to help members become better photographers. They provide resources for their members to develop sustainable, profitable, and ethical photography businesses. Every year, they host image competitions to provide constructive, educational feedback to improve their members' skill as image makers. About Marcela: Marcela Limon is a Fine Art photographer specializing in maternity, newborn and baby photography. She owns her state of the art studio, Lemonshoots, located in Alameda, California, an island city in between Oakland and San Francisco. She is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) through PPA and earned her Master of Photography in 2022. For more information about her work and booking schedule, visit https://lemonshoots.com/. ### Media Contact Marcela Limon 2504 Santa Clara Ave Suite A, Alameda, CA 94501 (510) 747 9019 marcela@lemonshoots.com newsroom: news.38digitalmarket.com Release ID: 874142

January 19, 2024 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Ecolomondo Replaces a Member on its Board of Directors

Ecolomondo Corporation

Montreal, QC – TheNewswire - January 19, 2024 – Ecolomondo Corporation (TSXV:ECM) (OTC:ECLMF) (the “ Company ” or “ Ecolomondo ”), a cleantech company that designs, builds, operates and commercializes Thermal Decomposition turnkey plants using its proprietary Thermal Decomposition Process (“ TDP ”) recycling technology, announces that Alain Denis resigned from the Board of Directors and will be replaced by Mathieu Couillard. Mr. Alain Denis joined the Company as Director in October 2017, lately he was a member of the Compensation Committee and Chair of the Audit Committee. It is with regret that the Company must accept his resignation from the Board, motivated by personal and professional reasons. The Board of Directors decided to fill the vacancy immediately with Mr. Mathieu Couillard, as allowed by its by-laws, and subject to final approval by the authorities. Mr. Couillard is a financial consultant, advising management and board of directors on capital market matters. Mr. Couillard served as Managing Director of investment banking at Haywood Securities in Toronto, leading the Special Situations team from 2016 to 2022. Mr. Couillard is an experienced investment banker with extensive experience in capital markets. He participated in over $1 Billion in capital raises for private and public companies and is the architect of numerous mergers and acquisitions. Prior to joining Haywood Securities. Mr. Couillard was part of the Risk Management Solutions group specializing in the sales and structuring of derivative products at National Bank of Canada in Toronto. From 2006 to 2014, Mr. Couillard was part of National Bank's investment banking group in Montreal. Mr. Couillard is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries. "Alain has been a respected member of our Board of Directors for many years. We thank him for his involvement and his guidance. On the other hand, I look forward to work with Mathieu. His extensive experience in the capital markets will definitely add value and bring a different perspective to our team," commented Eliot Sorella, CEO & Chairman of Ecolomondo Corporation. About Ecolomondo Corporation Ecolomondo Corporation is a Canadian cleantech company that prides itself after its proprietary Thermal Decomposition technology TDP which is headquartered in Québec, Canada. It has a 25-year history and during this time has been focused on its development of its technology and the deployment of TDP turnkey facilities. TDP recovers high value re-usable commodities from scrap tire waste, notably rCB, oil, syngas, fiber and steel. Ecolomondo expects to be a leading player in the cleantech space and be an active contributor to the global circular economy. Ecolomondo trades in Canada on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol (TSXV:ECM) and in the United States under the symbol (OTCQB:ECLMF). To learn more, visit www.ecolomondo.com About the Hawkesbury Plant – A 2-Reactor TDP Facility The Hawkesbury facility building is 46,200 sq.ft and has an impressive indoor clearance of 28 feet. It is state-of-the-art and houses 4 main production departments, tire shredding, thermal decomposition, recycled carbon black refining and oil fractionation. Once fully operational, this facility is expected to process 1.3M of scrap tires per year and produce 8.7M lbs of recovered carbon black, 34,608 barrels of oil, 2.9M lbs of steel, and 2.6M lbs of process gas. About the Shamrock Project – A 6-Reactor TDP Facility Processing capabilities for the Shamrock facility is projected at 5.5M per year of end-of-life tires, yielding approximately 35.1M lbs of recovered carbon black, 128,100 barrels of oil, 11.9M lbs of steel, and 10.6M lbs of syngas; roughly three times the size of the Company’s Hawkesbury (Ontario) plant output. Facility construction is expected to begin by the third quarter of 202 4 with completion expected by the end of the fourth quarter of 2025. Projected cost to build is approximately US $93 million. Our Mission, Vision & Strategy Ecolomondo’s mission is to be a contributing participant in a dynamic Circular Economy and to increase shareholder value by producing and supplying large quantities of recovered resources to be re-used in the manufacture of new products. Ecolomondo’s vision is to be a leading producer and reseller of recovered resources by building and operating TDP facilities, strategically located in industrialized countries, close to feedstock, labor and offtake clients. Our strategy is to become a major global builder and operator of TDP turnkey facilities, for now specializing in the processing of ELTs. Our intent is to expand aggressively in North America and Europe. Our experience and modular technology should help us get there faster and better. We plan to keep performing ongoing research and development to ensure that Ecolomondo remains technologically advanced. ISCC Certification A confirmation of the Company’s successful process lies in the recent International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (“ISCC”) for its Hawkesbury TDP facility, another step forward that should help improve demand for TDP. ISCC is a Global Sustainability Certification System and offers chain-of-custody certification systems to ensure traceability and feedstock identity, which can add commercial value to the Company’s end-products as they remain traceable in the supply chain. ISO Certification The Company has obtained ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 certification of its Integrated Management System (IMS), which acknowledges Ecolomondo’s commitment for quality, environmental impact and health and safety at work. Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) On the social aspect the Company plans to measure global health and safety, injury rate and gender diversity, and finally in the corporate governance aspect, the Company is measuring ethics and anticorruption, ESG reporting and board independence. About TDP The TDP process is technically proven and more advanced than most other pyrolysis technologies. Over the years, our Technological teams were able to overcome all uncertainties that plagued most competitors especially in the s e areas: pre-filtration, reactor cooling, reactor rotation, water recycling, processing of rCB, (hydrocarbon removal), mass monitoring, heat curve development, humidity and water removal, safety testing, system automation, emissions control and monitoring. TDP is Environmentally Friendly – CO 2 Reduction By producing rCB, TDP reduces GHG emissions by 90% versus the production o f virgin carbon black. The production of rCB at the Hawkesbury and Shamrock facilities are expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 22,400 and 67,200 tons per year, respectively. Please follow Ecolomondo on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EcolomondoECM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EcolomondoECM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecolomondo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecolomondoecm/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ecolomondo Ecolomondo Corporation Contact Eliot Sorella Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ecolomondo Tel: (450) 587-5999 esorella@ecolomondocorp.com www.ecolomondo.com Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements The information in this news release includes certain information and statements about management's view of future events, expectations, plans and prospects that constitute forward looking statements. These statements are based upon assumptions that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Because of these risks and uncertainties and as a result of a variety of factors, the actual results, expectations, achievements or performance may differ materially from those anticipated and indicated by these forward-looking statements. Although Ecolomondo believes that the expectations reflected in forward looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that the expectations of any forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Except as required by law, Ecolomondo disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward-looking statements or otherwise. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

January 19, 2024 10:05 AM Eastern Standard Time

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BitMEX CEO Warns of March Banking Crisis Risks Triggering 40% Bitcoin Price Plunge

Meme Moguls

In an alarming prediction, the CEO of BitMEX has warned investors of a potential banking crisis in March, which could trigger a 40% plunge in Bitcoin prices. On a brighter note, Meme Moguls is currently in its presale phase, offering an exciting opportunity for early investors to get on board before the predicted 100x. Let's jump into the details of these two contrasting events. The Potential Banking Crisis In March Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, has forecasted a substantial downturn in the cryptocurrency market during March. He attributes this prediction to implications of the Bank Term Funding Program, the Reverse Repo Program, and the upcoming rate decision by the Federal Reserve. 1) Reverse Repo Program The Reverse Repo Program (RRP) uses securities and bonds as collateral to regulate short-term liquidity. Arthur Hayes points out that there has been a constant injection of liquidity into the financial markets driven by a reduction in the RRP balance. However, Hayes argues that this trend will come to an abrupt stop in March. Reduced liquidity in the financial markets could lead to a ripple effect on various industries, including cryptocurrencies. 2) Bank Term Funding Program The Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP) is scheduled to expire on March 12. Arthur Hayes has speculated that U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen may initially hesitate to extend the BTTP program, which could cause a massive liquidity crunch in the financial markets. Hayes contends that should this scenario lead to the downfall of several central banks, akin to the financial collapses experienced in March of the previous year, it could compel Yellen to reconsider and ultimately renew the BTFP. However, this may be too late to prevent a substantial downturn in the cryptocurrency market. 3) Federal Reserve’s Rate Decision The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) must make a decision on whether to keep interest rates low or raise them on March 20th. Rates were raised in March 2021, but there is now a possibility that rates will be cut by 0.25% in the following meeting. Arthur Hayes' March Bitcoin Prediction Hayes predicts that the convergence of these elements could result in a drop of as much as 40% in Bitcoin's value. He foresees the drop occurring around the 12th of March, coinciding with broader financial market movements. Nevertheless, Hayes anticipates a recovery before the Federal Reserve meeting, spurred by the prospect of additional liquidity being pumped into the market. He also highlighted the Bitcoin halving due in April, which could see another bullish run for the cryptocurrency. Then there is the Bitcoin ETF, which has just been approved by the SEC. This could lead to a mass influx of institutional investment, potentially bolstering Bitcoin's value and mitigating any potential slump. Meme Moguls: A P2E Phenomenon in the Making Meme Moguls is poised to make a substantial impact in the play-to-earn (P2E) gaming market. Here, players can enjoy a fusion of learning, entertainment, and financial opportunity — with memes at the center of it all. Players are given $100,000 in virtual money to start their trading journey. Although this starting capital is not real, players can earn MGLS tokens and unique NFTs by excelling in trading contests and achieving specific goals. There are one-on-one battles, paid trading competitions, and a challenging "Beat the Market" mode, where players strive to outdo conventional indices like the S&P 500. Successful traders have the opportunity to ascend to 'Meme Mogul' status, where they can share their expertise for passive income. MGLS Tokens: A Potential 100x Surge Central to Meme Moguls' gameplay is the MGLS token. It not only functions as an in-game currency but also empowers players with governance rights, allowing them to influence platform developments. Additionally, staking MGLS tokens in the liquidity pool can yield passive income for holders. MGLS tokens can now be purchased for just $0.0027 during the 4th presale stage, representing a 42% surge since the presale began. This price will keep rising until all 1.8B tokens allocated to the presale are sold. With a market cap of just $8.10M at the current stage and a product that could be a massive hit in the $20B memecoin market, MGLS' potential for growth is significant. It's not improbable to predict a 50x increase in token value as the platform gains traction. Visit Meme Moguls Meme Moguls and all cryptocurrencies are subject to significant price fluctuations and volatility. Investing in or holding Meme Moguls tokens carries substantial risks, including the potential for total loss. Past performance should not be considered indicative of future results. Contact Details Meme Moguls contact@mememoguls.com Company Website https://mememoguls.com/

January 19, 2024 09:05 AM Central Standard Time

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Downtown Music Publishing signs Grammy-winning, multi-platinum songwriter, Colbie Caillat

Downtown Music Holdings

Downtown Music Publishing (DMP) today announces a global music publishing agreement with multi-platinum, GRAMMY-winning US singer-songwriter, Colbie Caillat. Caillat shot to fame in 2007 with her 3x Platinum debut album Coco, which hit #5 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart upon release and included hit singles ‘Bubbly’ - which is certified 6x platinum - and 2x platinum ‘Realize’. Over the course of her exceptional career, the acclaimed singer-songwriter has been the recipient of two GRAMMY Awards and five GRAMMY nominations, boasting over 15 billion streams worldwide and eight number one/Top Ten singles across her lauded catalog. Caillat has collaborated with some of the industry’s biggest heavyweights, including Taylor Swift, Sheryl Crow, Jason Mraz, Brad Paisley and Gavin DeGraw to name only a few. Following her GRAMMY-winning duet with Jason Mraz, 4x platinum ‘Lucky’, in 2008, Caillat’ released her second studio album, the platinum-selling Breakthrough, which became the singer’s first album to debut at #1 on the Billboard album chart. The album features two, 2x platinum hits in ‘I Never Told You’ and ‘Fallin’ For You.’ Other notable platinum-certified catalog hits include ‘Brighter Than the Sun’ and ‘Try.’ Caillat will benefit from Downtown Music Publishing’s global administration service as well as creative sync services, whose recent high-profile placements include Bruce Hornsby’s 1988 track ‘The Show Goes On’ on Netflix’s The Bear, Air’s ‘Kelly Watch The Stars’ on Chanel’s Christmas advert and Doja Cat’s ‘Boss Bitch’ synced during 2023’s Super Bowl. The deal will cover Caillat’s full catalog and all future releases, including debut album, ‘Coco’, multi-platinum singles, ‘Bubbly’, ‘Realize’ and ‘Lucky’ and her debut country solo album ‘Along The Way’ featuring collaboration “I’ll Be Here” with Sheryl Crow. “My experience working with Downtown over the past year has been amazing and I’m grateful it will now also include their publishing team,” said Caillat. ‘Their creativity and passion for artists and songwriters goes above and beyond. I look forward to this exciting new chapter of working alongside the best in the business.” Colbie Caillat’s latest album ‘Along The Way’ - released in October 2023 via her own imprint Blue Jean Baby Records - was distributed via Downtown Artist & Label Services who, alongside Caillat’s publishing deal with Downtown Music Publishing, will continue to work with Caillat and her team across distribution on future releases. Downtown Artist & Label Services has had a significant stream of recent success across its distribution and marketing offering, including seeing client, Luis R Conriquez hitting the number one spot on Spotify’s debut global album chart with ‘Corridos Bélicos, Vol IV’. Since the launch of Downtown Music in August 2022, the group’s expanded service offering across publishing, distribution, marketing services, UGC and neighbouring rights has unified considerably, with a series of clients electing to partner with multiple Downtown divisions. In August 2023, British pop-rock band, The Hoosiers signed a global agreement with Downtown Music Publishing and a wide-ranging distribution deal with Downtown-owned distributor, FUGA, via their imprint, Crab Race Ltd. In June 2023, Downtown Neighbouring Rights signed an international deal with the Estate of Miles Davis, which followed a longstanding partnership with Downtown Music Publishing who has represented Davis’ coveted works since 2019. Jedd Katrancha, CCO of Downtown Music Publishing comments, ‘ Downtown Music Publishing takes great pride in being able to represent some of the world’s most talented songwriters, with Colbie Caillat one such exceptional talent. It is an honor to be working alongside Colbie and her team to maximize publishing opportunities across her highly respected and in-demand catalog.’ About Downtown Music Holdings & Downtown Music Publishing Downtown is the world's leading music services company with over 2 million clients from 145 countries representing a catalog of over 38 million music assets in a wide variety of genres and languages. Downtown's technology and service offerings support creators and businesses in all facets of the music industry including music creation, distribution, publishing, marketing, royalty collection, financing, accounting and payment services. Since the foundation of Downtown Music Publishing in 2007, publishing has been at the core of Downtown’s mission. Downtown Music’s publishing administration services - Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust, and Sheer Publishing Africa - currently have nearly 2 million songwriters and almost 5 million copyrights under management. Representing nearly 100 years of popular music, clients include Miles Davis, The National, Raja Kumari and many others. Contact Details Holly Rust Kite Hill PR +1 702-600-6741 downtownmusic@kitehillpr.com Company Website https://www.downtownmusic.com/

January 19, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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QYOU Media's Q GamesMela To Launch on mSeva Mobile App Platform

QYOU Media

Contact Details Doug Barker +1 437-992-4814 shareholder@qyoutv.com Company Website https://www.valuethemarkets.com

January 19, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Is a Recession Looming in 2024? Hedging through Real Estate Investing with DLP Capital

Benzinga

By Austin DeNoce, Benzinga As we march forward into 2024, the whispers of a potential recession continue to fester, echoing the financial challenges many Americans faced in 2023. Despite some positive signs in the economy, such as GDP growth and favorable unemployment data, the specter of a downturn looms, fueled by factors like the long and variable impact of the Federal Reserve's aggressive interest rate hikes and a globally interconnected economy showing signs of strain. Europe, China and much of the developed world have effectively already fallen into a recession or are likely to do so, and experts predict a slowing of the global economy in 2024, so preparing for a potential downturn isn’t unreasonable. Looking specifically at the U.S., many experts including JPMorgan (NYSE: JPM), PIMCO, and Deutsche Bank (NYSE: DB) have shared their concerns of at least a mild recession, with TD Securities noting, ”We put the odds of a U.S. recession at around 65%," citing interest rate effects, risk of government shutdown and a weaker labor market as the causes. With that uncertainty in mind, there are some resilient investments that may often be capable of weathering recessions better than others. One such asset is real estate – especially rental housing which is increasingly in demand in America. Why Real Estate Often Stands Strong During Recessions Real estate has historically demonstrated a remarkable ability to weather economic storms, particularly recessions. This stability stems from the intrinsic value of real property and its less direct correlation with market whims and investor sentiment shifts, which often plague the stock market during economic turmoil. When economies struggle, tangible assets like real estate can become a safe haven for investors seeking stability and more predictable cash flows. However, it's not just about stability. Real estate can also be a source of growth during downturns. While other investments may plummet in value real estate, such as multifamily properties or single-family rental communities, can hold their value and in some cases appreciate. This resilience can be attributed to several factors. First, real estate has an immutable role as a basic necessity. Everyone needs a place to live and keeps using real estate (their apartment, rental home, etc.) regardless of broader economic conditions. A family budget may get cut, but rent would usually be one of the last things to go. The demand for rental homes has especially been skyrocketing as the high cost of homeownership is increasingly unattainable for so many Americans. Second, real estate is used as a hedge against inflation. Because it’s a real, tangible asset, monetary debasement doesn’t impact its real value; it actually increases its nominal value, protecting wealth. Finally, rental income can provide steady investment cash flow. Harnessing The Power Of Real Estate With DLP Capital Enter DLP Capital, an organization harnessing the power of real estate to offer investors stable yet lucrative investment opportunities. With a range of funds like the DLP Preferred Credit Fund, DLP Building Communities Fund, DLP Lending Fund, and DLP Housing Fund, the firm targets annual net returns between 9% and 13%. However, its funds focus on much more than financial returns; they're about creating and preserving affordable workforce rental housing, a mission that serves a dual purpose of providing above-market returns for investors while addressing a critical societal need. DLP's funds are structured to capitalize on the strengths of real estate as an investment class. For instance, the Lending Fund focuses on first-position loans to seasoned real estate operators, such as multifamily owners, leveraging the security of real estate collateral. The Housing Fund and Building Communities Fund each take a more direct approach, investing in multifamily rental communities and new development projects, respectively. This diversification across different aspects of real estate not only spreads risk but can also provide resilience in downturns. A Path to Financial Stability and Growth In the face of a potential 2024 recession, DLP Capital's real estate-backed funds present potentially compelling strategic investments for investors. Its funds offer a direct path to surviving economic uncertainty with tried and true safe-haven assets but also provide opportunities for meaningful gains with target returns in the double digits. Nobody knows where the economy is headed, but the resilience of real estate investments can strike a great balance between asset protection and growth, regardless of economic fluctuations. For more on DLP and how investors can get involved, click here. Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

January 19, 2024 09:15 AM Eastern Standard Time

How Iteris (NASDAQ: ITI) And AI Are Enabling The Connected Transportation Network Of The Future

Benzinga

By Austin DeNoce, Benzinga Imagine a world where traffic flows smoothly, accidents are rare and sustainability is a priority. This is the vision of Iteris Inc. (NASDAQ: ITI), a pioneer in smart mobility infrastructure management. Leveraging advanced technologies like machine learning, cloud computing and advanced sensors, Iteris is helping transform transportation through AI-powered transportation networks that are boosting safety and efficiency. Innovative AI Solutions Current transportation technology often operates in silos, relying on outdated methods, but Iteris is confronting these challenges head-on by integrating infrastructure with vehicle technology. The company envisions a world where cloud infrastructure communicates with Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs) through cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) communication. This isn't a sci-fi scenario – it's the reality Iteris is helping to create. Iteris’s AI tools are used to help predict and manage traffic flow and enable infrastructure-to-vehicle communication for increased safety. Its innovations allow for a real-time, data-driven approach to transportation that shifts management decisions from reactive to proactive with its predictive capabilities. In other words, its AI is used to predict and prevent crashes and streamline processes like road maintenance and travel time. Iteris’s ClearMobility Platform Enter the ClearMobility Platform, Iteris's comprehensive transportation solution. This platform employs AI tools like Machine Learning (ML), Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) to manage and validate a diverse array of mobility data. The platform aggregates mobility data from smart sensors and traffic signals to facilitate real-time, data-driven decision-making. Its primary objective is to enhance the efficiency and safety of traffic systems, accommodating the dynamic nature of urban mobility. AI-Powered Tools And Their Applications Iteris offers a number of innovative AI-powered tools for improving the current and largely outdated transportation system: Vantage Apex: This tool adjusts traffic signals in real time by analyzing traffic patterns and adjusting signals accordingly, which helps alleviate inefficiencies and enhances the flow of traffic. ClearGuide: This is an AI-driven software that analyzes complex transportation data in the cloud to identify congestion points, analyze traffic trends and support data-driven planning. ClearAsset: This tool uses AI for managing the Internet of Things (IoT) and electronic devices in transportation, focusing on predictive maintenance and efficiency of critical infrastructure. Iteris’s Comprehensive Strategy In AI Iteris's strategy for AI is all about integrating it into its entire system, aiming to make transportation safer, more efficient and more eco-friendly through AI by predicting and preventing accidents, managing traffic better and reducing emissions. It’s also leading in smart mobility, constantly researching and developing new AI tech for continued advancements by working with public agencies, media partners, mapping technology vendors and other commercial entities. Additionally, Iteris’s API-based technology platform supports an ecosystem of mobile applications, smart devices, connected vehicles, Bluetooth-enabled devices and roadside sensors to create practical, user-friendly solutions. The company’s focus is on keeping up with the latest trends and making sure its AI can grow and adapt to the changing needs of transportation. In short, Iteris is making big moves using AI to eliminate friction on the road and improve how we get around. Smarter, Safer Transportation If all goes according to plan, Iteris could have a significant impact on the evolution of transportation through its innovative use of AI. By integrating advanced technologies, it’s actively helping to reshape the landscape of mobility, focusing on smoother traffic flow and enhancing overall road safety. Ultimately, its strategy demonstrates the great potential of AI-driven improvements to our current infrastructure, even in seemingly unlikely areas like transportation. Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

January 19, 2024 09:15 AM Eastern Standard Time

West Red Lake Gold (WRLG.V) completes 2023 drill program at the Rowan Property

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd.

January 19, 2024 – TheNewswire – Global Stocks News – In a press release dated January 17, 2024, West Red Lake Gold Mines (TSXV:WRLG) (OTC:WRLGF) reported final drill results from the 2023 drilling campaign at its 100% owned Rowan Property located in the prolific Red Lake Gold District of Northwestern Ontario, Canada. “The West Zone at Rowan is an area that was historically mined,” Will Robinson VP of Exploration told Guy Bennett, CEO of Global Stocks News (GSN). “We drilled 80 meters beneath the lowest level of historic workings and hit 4.0 meters @ 9.5 g/t gold, demonstrating that mineralization continues at depth.” “In the East Zone, there appears to be asymmetric folding that doubles up and thickens the mineralized zones, delivering spectacular intercepts. The West Zone is probably along the limb of a deposit-scale fold,” added Robinson. “ This type of gold system requires extensive drilling to accurately define and grow it. The West Zone currently has a low drill density. We are going to explore it further in 2024”. The company’s flagship asset - The Madsen Gold Mine – is debt free, fully permitted, with a brand-new 800+ tonne per day mill, a tailings and water treatment facility. [ 1 ] The Rowan Gold Project is 15 kilometers as the crow flies from the Madsen mill. WRLG is exploring synergies between the high-grade resources at Rowan and the Madsen mill. Current drilling at Rowan has tested the gold-grade down to a depth of approximately 550 meters. The Red Lake Mining District is known to host ore bodies that extend down to +4 kilometers (km) depth. Click Image To View Full Size The Rowan drill holes highlighted in the January 17, 2024 news release were focused on infilling gaps in the geologic model between the East and West Zones, as well as infill and expansion at depth on the West Zone ore shoot. Most of the historic production at the Rowan Mine was from the West ore shoot area – mainly concentrated on Veins 103 & 104. Notably, hole RLG-23-177 was successful in intercepting 4.0m @ 9.5 g/t Au approximately 80m beneath the historic workings, demonstrating the down-plunge potential that still exists in the West Zone. HIGHLIGHTS: Intersected 4.0m @ 9.5 g/t Au, from 212m to 216m, Including 0.75m @ 25.20 g/t Au, from 212m to 212.75m, Also including 1.1m @ 13.0 g/t Au, from 213.25m to 214.35m. Intersected 2.7m @ 3.66 g/t Au, from 211m to 213.7m, Including 0.7m @ 13.41 g/t Au, from 213m to 213.7m; And 3.6m @ 3.13 g/t Au, from 221m to 224.6m, Including 0.5m @ 20.01 g/t Au, from 223.6m to 224.1m; And 9.0m @ 3.25 g/t Au, from 255m to 264m, Including 0.5m @ 51.67 g/t Au, from 259.9m to 260.4m. Intersected 1.0m @ 12.21 g/t Au, from 185m to 186m; And 2.0m @ 10.84 g/t Au, from 406m to 408m, Including 0.5m @ 42.60 g/t Au, from 406m to 406.5m. Intersected 1.0m @ 16.19 g/t Au, from 420m to 421m, Including 0.5m @ 31.65 g/t Au, from 420.5m to 421m. Intersected 3.5m @ 3.22 g/t Au, from 92.5m to 96.0m, Including 0.55m @ 15.90 g/t Au, from 93.95m to 94.50m; And 2.0m @ 6.09 g/t Au, from 203m to 205m, Including 0.6m @ 19.99 g/t Au, from 203.7m to 204.3m. Intersected 0.5m @ 17.78 g/t Au, from 218.5m to 219m. Intersected 1.5m @ 3.93 g/t Au, from 281m to 282.5m, Including 0.5m @ 10.68 g/t Au, from 282m to 282.5m. “The work completed at Rowan during 2023 was catalyst rich, and not only demonstrated the high-grade growth potential of the deposit, but also our commitment to sustainable exploration and development in Red Lake,” stated Shane Williams, WRLG President & CEO. “Working towards a restart scenario at the Madsen Mine will remain the primary focus for our team in 2024, but we are also very excited about the exploration potential we see in the district and look forward to updating our shareholders on continued exploration successes and Company milestones throughout the year,” added Williams. In 2023, WRLG drilled a total of 62 holes for 20,211.4 meters of NQ diamond drill core at the Rowan Mine deposit, including these highlights: 70.80 g/t Au over 8.3m in hole RLG-23-163B (see press release dated September 12 th 50.52 g/t Au over 4.0m in hole RLG-23-149B (see press release dated August 1 st 66.66 g/t Au over 2.0m in hole RLG-23-153 (see press release dated August 29 th 45.20 g/t Au over 2.0m in hole RLG-23-166B (see press release dated October 11 th 10.34 g/t Au over 8.0m in hole RLG-23-134 (see press release dated May 23 rd Resource investors tend to focus on drill results, but metallurgy is an equally critical component of a precious metal project. “ Process metallurgy is concerned with the extraction of metals from their ores and the refining of metals,” states Science Direct. On November 15, 2023 WRLG reported that The Rowan Mine Deposit “exhibits an excellent response using conventional metallurgical techniques” with a very high percentage of Gravity Recoverable Gold (GRG). The metallurgical test work was completed using the Madsen Mill Flowsheet with the same specifications and parameters currently in place at the Madsen Mill. Test work completed on the Rowan Master Composites (MCs) indicates that Rowan vein material can be processed through the Madsen Mill with minor changes to the existing flowsheet. The results indicate the MCs tested produce very high gravity recovery with overall gold extraction above 98% after a 48-hour cyanide leach of the gravity tailings. Gravity Recoverable Gold (GRG) ranged from 75.8% to 94.9% and the gold was found to be coarse to very coarse. At a primary grind of 80% passing (P 80 75 microns, very low cyanide consumptions, below 0.23 kilogram per tonne (“kg/t”), were required to achieve gold extractions above 98%. “It is worth noting that 75-95% of that recovery is coming from the gravity circuit on the front end of the mill,” Robinson told GSN. “It’s what we call ‘easy ounces’. It radically improves the economics of the operation.” “Overall gold extraction at Madsen is above 98%,” confirmed Robinson. “We’ve demonstrated that the Rowan material can be processed at the Madsen mill, using the same flow sheets.” “The high percentage of gold that is able to be extracted via gravity methods further increases our confidence in the Rowan Deposit as a future source of high-grade, easily recoverable gold ounces that could potentially add a significant boost to the overall production profile at Madsen,” added CEO Shane Williams. The price of gold hit a high of USD $2,096 on December 27, 2023. It’s since pulled back $80 to $2,016. Governments are positioning themselves for weakening of global fiat currency. In October, 2023 (the last month of official records) central banks added 42 tonnes of gold to their official reserves. The Shanghai Gold Benchmark Price rose 17% in 2023. The People’s Bank of China increased their gold reserves in 2023 by 225 tonnes to 2,235 tonnes. Click Image To View Full Size Source: https://www.gold.org/goldhub/research/market-primer/gold-market-primer-market-size-and-structure On November 7, 2023 West Red Lake Gold announced an upsize of marketed private placement of units to CND $13 million at.52 per unit. Last year, WRLG raised CDN $46.7 million to fund operations in challenging gold equity markets. WRLG CEO Shane Williams has designed, built and operated mines (open pit and underground) for Eldorado Gold and Rio Tinto. He has a stellar track record of moving mineral assets into production. References: 1. SRK Consulting. (2021). Independent NI 43-101 Technical Report and Updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the PureGold Mine, Canada (West Red Lake Gold Mines, Ed.) [Review of Independent NI 43-101 Technical Report and Updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the PureGold Mine, Canada. https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2022/08/10/2495601/0/en/PureGold-Announces-Updated-Mineral-Resource-Estimate-for-PureGold-Mine.html guy.bennett@globalstocksnews.com Full Disclaimer

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