Finance
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration: What is Dry AMD, and How is Lineage Cell Therapeutics Changing the Game?
Previously Published to Benzinga: The following post was written and/or published as a collaboration between Benzinga’s in-house sponsored content team and a financial partner of Benzinga. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease originating in the retina, which may worsen over time, according to WebMD. It’s said to be the leading cause of severe, permanent vision loss in people older than 60. When the macula — the small central portion of the retina — wears down, the light-sensing nerve tissue at the back of the eye begins to deteriorate. While it doesn’t always cause complete blindness, severe vision problems such as loss of central vision may occur. As the condition worsens,…
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Why Is There a Renewed Interest in Hemp by Textile and Manufacturing Companies?
Previously Published to Benzinga: The following post was written and/or published as a collaboration between Benzinga’s in-house sponsored content team and a financial partner of Benzinga. The truth is, the interest in hemp by textile and manufacturing companies never really left. The demand has always been there, but legal restrictions needed to be lifted so that hemp could be grown in the U.S. and companies could use hemp in products and materials. In the meantime, U.S. companies relied on imports. In addition to its known uses, new technological discoveries have been made in the use, sustainability and impact of hemp on the environment. To put it simply, both the fiber and hurd…
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What is a UTV, and Why Might Investing in BAM be a Good Idea?
Previously Published to Benzinga. Most people know what an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is, but not everyone has heard of a utility task vehicle (UTV). Some may even assume they are the same thing. While most ATVs are banned from U.S. public roadways, 32 states welcome UTVs on their roads. Some of those states that do not approve of UTVs on the roadways do make exceptions for law enforcement professionals, disabled individuals and emergency travel, as designated by the Director of Public Safety in those states. An all-terrain vehicle is a “quad,” or a four-wheeler, meant for a single rider. In general, they’re faster and cheaper than a UTV. Avid riders…
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BEST FINTECHS IN COLUMBUS, RANKED
Previously Published to Benzinga Money. As companies leave Silicon Valley during the Covid exodus, a new fintech base is establishing itself in Columbus, Ohio. Curious to know more about the best fintechs in Columbus? Ranking fintechs both old and new, we introduce you to the 10 best fintechs in Columbus, Ohio. What is Fintech? Fintech is short for financial technology. A fintech is a company, service and/or solution that falls within both the finance and technology sectors. They generally support or enable trade, banking and financial services and have essentially become a crucial part of our lives. 10 Best Fintechs in Columbus Each fintech on this list serves a purpose. Some of…
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BEST FINTECHS IN BOSTON, RANKED
Previously Published to Benzinga Money. At this point, technology is integral to all parts of life, including our finances. Fintechs companies, like the best fintechs in Boston, help build, grow and improve our finances on a near-daily basis by providing tools and resources that make personal finance know-how available to everyone. In this article, we introduce you to the best fintechs in Boston, and break down just how they’re changing lives. What is Fintech? A fintech is the cross-culmination of innovative technologies and the traditional activities often associated with the banking, accounting and finance industries. It’s how we do business in the 21st century and how we connect with our…