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Renascor Resources Limited (AU:RNU) has released an update. Renascor Resources Limited secured a A$185 million loan from the Australian Government’s Critical Minerals Facility to fast-track the Siviour Graphite Concentrate Operation in South Australia. The project, which includes one of the world’s largest graphite deposits, aims to supply refined graphite products for the electric vehicle battery market. Renascor’s Managing Director expressed confidence in the opportunity for Australia to become a leading supplier in the lithium-ion battery supply chain. For further insights into AU:RNU stock, check out TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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A group of Democratic U.S. senators recently questioned student loan experts and stakeholders about the performance of MOHELA, a student loan servicer that has been in the spotlight for allegations that it mismanaged the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and provided poor customer service to student loan borrowers. On April 10, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, chair of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Policy, called the hearing. She was joined by Sens. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., John Fetterman, D-Pa., and Raphael Warnock, D-Ga. In the audience, a group of borrower…

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As artificial intelligence has become an increasingly powerful technology across several industries, many of us have begun to wonder how they can harness AI’s potential to improve their operations and increase conversions. Entrepreneurs and sales leaders have a powerful AI tool to potentially revolutionize their sales pipeline in 2024: custom GPTs. While many sales teams have already begun to use the OpenAI generative LLM ChatGPT and other programs for parts of their sales process, such as drafting emails and proposals, custom GPTs related to sales can take this automation to an even…

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In 2015, 52% of U.S. households subscribed to a streaming service from Hulu, Netflix or Amazon Prime, according to the Leichtman Research Group, a broadband, media and entertainment firm. Fast forward to 2023, and that number grew to 83% of households. With so many streaming services to choose from, it helps to know what your costs will be and what features come with each subscription. If you’re already familiar with Hulu, Netflix and Amazon Prime, you may be curious to learn more about another streaming service, Paramount+. Paramount+ Essential Paramount+ divides its services into two tiers: Paramount+ Essential and Paramount+…

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Sure, the Olympics are about feats of athletic prowess. But they’re also about fashion. And this summer, the games are being held in Paris, arguably the fashion capital of the world. Lululemon, the official outfitter of Team Canada, understood the assignment. “We were focused on functionality, but we didn’t compromise on style,” says Audrey Reilly, Lululemon’s creative director who led the design of Canada’s kits. Lululemon was tasked with designing athletes’ outfits for their entire experience at the Olympics. This includes the big moments, like the opening and closing ceremonies, receiving medals on the podium, and speaking with the media.…

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As business operations shift, executives and entrepreneurs are increasingly turning to an on-demand workforce that is simultaneously empowered by technology and drawn to purpose-driven projects. Consider Upwork, whose 2020 Future of Workforce Pulse Report revealed that nearly 80% of hiring managers engaging freelancers feel confident about doing so. These hires provide coveted expertise — on a project-to-project basis — that entrepreneurs need to scale their operations without incurring long-term overhead costs. This new market paradigm also promotes dynamism, with 79% of businesses agreeing that freelance talent enables greater innovativeness. Perhaps most telling,…

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Macquarie analyst Paul Golding has maintained their bullish stance on PLNT stock, giving a Buy rating on April 11. Paul Golding’s rating is based on a combination of factors, including leadership changes and the new CEO’s relevant experience. Colleen Keating, the appointed CEO of Planet Fitness, brings a strong background in hospitality, real estate, operations, and franchise management, which Golding sees as a good fit for the company’s franchise-focused business model. Keating’s track record at prominent hotel and property management firms is expected to align well with Planet Fitness’s strategic direction and its ongoing development of franchise operations. Furthermore, Golding…

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Let’s face it — U.S. workers are burned out. Research from Aflac on the stress levels of U.S.-based workers found that over 50% of respondents experienced burnout in 2023, and nearly 75% reported having moderate stress levels at work. But organizational psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant, a go-to expert for mindset and organizational habits, says that leaders in the workplace are to blame, not burned-out employees. Adam Grant onstage during a panel at the 2022 Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit (Brian Stukes/Getty Images) “I think about burnout as a sense of emotional exhaustion that’s both persistent and impairing,…

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Both of Emba’s “beside the point” concessions in her piece—that the value of the limit itself is “arbitrary” and “context-dependent,” not to mention nearly impossible to enforce in our current fiscal system—actually seem to pose the most interesting philosophical challenges of all.  How would we even begin to identify such a threshold? It reminds me a little of the fabled Google interview questions (how many gumballs can you fit inside a school bus?). Maybe it’s less about the number itself, and more about the reasoning we use for getting there. Presumably there is some point beyond which society begins deteriorating…

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When it comes to credit card perks, cash back and travel rewards get a lot of attention. But you may be carrying a card that grants you access to concerts, shows, dining experiences and more. When you do pick an event to attend, you can buy tickets early, gain VIP access, get better seats or score discounts on concessions. If you’re looking for a special way to celebrate a birthday or anniversary, or if you just want to get out of the house, take a look at how your credit cards may pave the way for more memorable experiences. AmEx…

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