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Leader Live
3 hours ago
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- Leader Live
Music legend Gloria Jones Keynote at Beckenham Conference
Legendary Motown singer-songwriter and composer Gloria Jones famed for her song ' Tainted(*) Love,' (s keynoting at the trailblazing 'Evolution of Finance,' conference aimed at transforming women's relationship with finance at Beckenham Spa on Thursday12th June 2025,( Hosted by the Queen of Connection Jackie Groundsell from the 1230 The Women's Company, a leading UK's business women's network; the conference is designed to tackle the often tainted relationship which women experience in business finance, investments and long-term wealth building and how all this impacts their relationships and vice versa. ( Lessons from a music legend: Since the age of 17, Gloria has always found a way to stay creative and has been writing songs since 1968. She has written for Gladys Knight and the Pipps, Marvin Gaye, the Jackson Five, Diana Ross and many more. She bought her first home at the age of 21, funded by her creativity. Gloria's advice for women in business: ' As long as you have an idea, as long as you can create, you can stay afloat. As well as your health and your right mind, and your ideas, and you are creating, and you are living, and when you are excited about life, because that is all in financing' She believes that only reason people give up is that they cannot deal with change, or they cannot deal with life experiences, women have learned to become stronger now, ' It's having the confidence the knowledge and the experience to take the risk, you can't do any of this if you don't trust yourself to take that risk. This is why I want to promote hope, and why I am launching a perfume, because I can! ' (**) Her new perfume called ' Revenge,' out on 7th June. ' Most of the time when you hear the word it sounds negative but I look at it, it's about never giving up and to keep on going! ' Gloria Jones. Finding deeper meaning with money and life. Despite all of her incredible creative success when she started to do all of her charity work, it gave her life a deeper meaning and it still does. She got involved in charity work which helped her to learn how to be human again, after seeing a child eating out of a trash can, and not understanding that that's how that child lives and survives. When she was in South Africa, and wanted to help the street children, who did not have any food she simply did not know what to do. So she asked her Lawyer who said go to the market and find out the days that they are just throwing away food. She went to the market and they said to her that the spare food was going to the farmer to feed his pigs. They said to ask the farmer if they would give her a day for her to give the surplus food to the children and they said yes on Wednesdays and that was the start of the Gloria Jones Foundation, in 1990. Then she travelled to Sierra Leone which she instantly loved, as she saw her family's features and there was such acceptance of her and ten years ago started the Marc Bolan School of Music and Film. Now this year when she went she has 5 college graduates who came to the school when they were ten years of age. The importance of women helping each other ' We have to encourage each other as women, it's very important, especially in America right now women are really coming together, in sisterhood and at one time it wasn't like that it was like I have to get my own, I hope that the Evolution of Finance Event will go around the world. Financially, women didn't know that we had this power, to acquire money and to build wealth. Other speakers at the Evolution of Finance Other speakers will be sharing their professional insights to help women evolve their relationships with finance. Financial Planner Jeanne Opondo will be talking about how women can think about their financial future and build wealth whilst their life is happening. For example: she will be sharing how to protect the value of their business such as navigating the risks of what to put into place if you become ill, somebody dies or want to leave your company. Sandra Harewood with be offering strategies to help women deal with how our relationships impact our finances. Sarah Marsh-Collings will be talking about the impact finances have on all relationships: family, partners, friends, even networking contacts. Mindsets that fundamentally need changing if women are to ever gain financial parity with our male counterparts. She'll be talking about her personal journey and sharing insights into what she's learned over her life and over 11 plus years in business. It's an open door policy at the Evolution of Finance event in Beckenham Spa. Everybody is welcome; it's a friendly family atmosphere. There will be no jargon, and no big words! It's a day where women will share their stories and insights about how to transform our often tainted relationship with money, including a living legend Gloria Jones. The event will be fun too we have a bonanza lucky dip with prizes from all the speakers and scratch cards, so everyone will win something, complimentary afternoon tea, and networking bingo! Founder and Event Organiser Jackie Groundsell says: 'We want every woman to leave this event not just inspired, but equipped – with clarity, confidence, and practical knowledge that helps her grow her business, keep more profit, and plan for a financially secure future."
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Unpacking Q1 Earnings: ScanSource (NASDAQ:SCSC) In The Context Of Other IT Distribution & Solutions Stocks
Wrapping up Q1 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the it distribution & solutions stocks, including ScanSource (NASDAQ:SCSC) and its peers. IT Distribution & Solutions will be buoyed by the increasing complexity of IT ecosystems, rising cloud adoption, and demand for cybersecurity solutions. Enterprises are less likely than ever to embark on these complicated journeys solo, and companies in the sector boast expertise and scale in these areas. However, cloud migration also means less need for hardware, which could dent demand for large portions of the product portfolio and hurt margins. Additionally, planning for potentially supply chain disruptions is ongoing, as the COVID-19 pandemic showed how damaging a pause in global trade could be in areas like semiconductor procurement. The 7 it distribution & solutions stocks we track reported a mixed Q1. As a group, revenues along with next quarter's revenue guidance were in line with analysts' consensus estimates. In light of this news, share prices of the companies have held steady as they are up 3.9% on average since the latest earnings results. Operating as a crucial link in the technology supply chain since 1992, ScanSource (NASDAQ:SCSC) is a hybrid distributor that connects hardware, software, and cloud services from technology suppliers to resellers and business customers. ScanSource reported revenues of $704.8 million, down 6.3% year on year. This print fell short of analysts' expectations by 9.4%. Overall, it was a slower quarter for the company with full-year revenue guidance missing analysts' expectations significantly. 'Our business performed well this quarter with both segments achieving year-over-year gross profit growth and higher EBITDA margins,' said Mike Baur, Chair and CEO of ScanSource, ScanSource delivered the weakest performance against analyst estimates of the whole group. Interestingly, the stock is up 11.6% since reporting and currently trades at $40.22. Read our full report on ScanSource here, it's free. Starting as a small computer products seller in 1982 and evolving into a Fortune 1000 company, Connection (NASDAQ:CNXN) is a technology solutions provider that helps businesses and government agencies design, purchase, implement, and manage their IT infrastructure and systems. Connection reported revenues of $701 million, up 10.9% year on year, outperforming analysts' expectations by 8.5%. The business had an incredible quarter with a solid beat of analysts' EPS estimates. Connection achieved the biggest analyst estimates beat and fastest revenue growth among its peers. The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 10.1% since reporting. It currently trades at $68.29. Is now the time to buy Connection? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it's free. Serving as the crucial middleman in the technology supply chain, TD SYNNEX (NYSE:SNX) is a global technology distributor that connects thousands of IT manufacturers with resellers, helping businesses access hardware, software, and technology solutions. TD SYNNEX reported revenues of $14.53 billion, up 4% year on year, falling short of analysts' expectations by 1.7%. It was a softer quarter as it posted a miss of analysts' EPS estimates. As expected, the stock is down 1% since the results and currently trades at $124.15. Read our full analysis of TD SYNNEX's results here. Serving as a crucial bridge between technology manufacturers and end users since 1984, CDW (NASDAQ:CDW) is a multi-brand provider of information technology solutions that helps businesses and public sector organizations select, implement, and manage hardware, software, and IT services. CDW reported revenues of $5.20 billion, up 6.7% year on year. This print surpassed analysts' expectations by 5.3%. Overall, it was an exceptional quarter as it also recorded a solid beat of analysts' EPS estimates. The stock is up 14.7% since reporting and currently trades at $188.10. Read our full, actionable report on CDW here, it's free. With a century-long history of adapting to technological evolution, Avnet (NASDAQ:AVT) is a global electronic components distributor that connects manufacturers of semiconductors and other electronic parts with businesses that need these components. Avnet reported revenues of $5.32 billion, down 6% year on year. This result met analysts' expectations. Aside from that, it was a mixed quarter as it also produced a solid beat of analysts' EPS estimates but a significant miss of analysts' EPS guidance for next quarter estimates. The stock is flat since reporting and currently trades at $50.91. Read our full, actionable report on Avnet here, it's free. In response to the Fed's rate hikes in 2022 and 2023, inflation has been gradually trending down from its post-pandemic peak, trending closer to the Fed's 2% target. Despite higher borrowing costs, the economy has avoided flashing recessionary signals. This is the much-desired soft landing that many investors hoped for. The recent rate cuts (0.5% in September and 0.25% in November 2024) have bolstered the stock market, making 2024 a strong year for equities. Donald Trump's presidential win in November sparked additional market gains, sending indices to record highs in the days following his victory. However, debates continue over possible tariffs and corporate tax adjustments, raising questions about economic stability in 2025. Want to invest in winners with rock-solid fundamentals? Check out our Top 6 Stocks and add them to your watchlist. These companies are poised for growth regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate. 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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ePlus (PLUS) Q1 Earnings Report Preview: What To Look For
IT solutions provider ePlus (NASDAQ:PLUS) will be announcing earnings results tomorrow after market hours. Here's what to expect. ePlus missed analysts' revenue expectations by 7.7% last quarter, reporting revenues of $511 million, flat year on year. It was a disappointing quarter for the company, with a significant miss of analysts' EPS estimates. Is ePlus a buy or sell going into earnings? Read our full analysis here, it's free. This quarter, analysts are expecting ePlus's revenue to decline 5.5% year on year to $523.9 million, a reversal from the 12.7% increase it recorded in the same quarter last year. Adjusted earnings are expected to come in at $0.87 per share. Analysts covering the company have generally reconfirmed their estimates over the last 30 days, suggesting they anticipate the business to stay the course heading into earnings. ePlus has missed Wall Street's revenue estimates four times over the last two years. Looking at ePlus's peers in the it distribution & solutions segment, some have already reported their Q1 results, giving us a hint as to what we can expect. Connection delivered year-on-year revenue growth of 10.9%, beating analysts' expectations by 8.5%, and CDW reported revenues up 6.7%, topping estimates by 5.3%. Connection traded up 7% following the results while CDW was also up 9.8%. Read our full analysis of Connection's results here and CDW's results here. There has been positive sentiment among investors in the it distribution & solutions segment, with share prices up 14.5% on average over the last month. ePlus is up 9.3% during the same time and is heading into earnings with an average analyst price target of $77 (compared to the current share price of $65.71). Unless you've been living under a rock, it should be obvious by now that generative AI is going to have a huge impact on how large corporations do business. While Nvidia and AMD are trading close to all-time highs, we prefer a lesser-known (but still profitable) semiconductor stock benefiting from the rise of AI. Click here to access our free report on our favorite semiconductor growth story. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Connection Achieves Full Suite of Microsoft Security Specializations
MERRIMACK, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Connection (PC Connection, Inc.; NASDAQ: CNXN), a leading information technology solutions provider to business, government, healthcare, and education markets, is pleased to announce that it has achieved Microsoft Security Specializations for proficiency in all four solution areas: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Information and Protection Governance, and Threat Protection. Connection's attainment of all four Microsoft Security specializations is a testament to Connection's deep expertise and ongoing commitment to delivering comprehensive, end-to-end protection against evolving cyber threats. Microsoft Specializations are awarded based on the demonstrated ability to successfully deliver solutions built on Microsoft technology. Results are measured by performance, skilling, and customer success. Connection achieving all four Microsoft Security Specializations showcases the Company's ability to provide comprehensive security solutions that are aligned to Microsoft Cloud and help customers achieve their business goals. Dave Hall, General Manager, Technology Solutions and Services at Connection said, 'Attaining all four Microsoft Security Specializations reflects the significant investment Connection has made in our technical expertise, resources, and solution-building capabilities—and our commitment to helping customers integrate advanced security into every layer of their organizations. Combined with the team's customer-centric focus and deep portfolio of Microsoft Solutions Partner designations, this achievement enables our Technology Solutions and Services organization to deliver ingenuity, unparalleled support, and exceptional value at a time when the threat landscape demands it. Connection will continue to align with trusted partners and invest in our capabilities to help customers build innovative, effective security strategies to protect their users, devices, and critical data.' Tony Surma, CTO, Microsoft Americas Global Partner Solutions said, 'Connection's attainment of all four Microsoft Security specializations is a testament to Connection's deep expertise and ongoing commitment to delivering comprehensive, end-to-end protection against evolving cyber threats. This accomplishment reinforces Connection's position as a leading Microsoft Security partner and highlights our shared commitment to prioritize cybersecurity for every person and organization on the planet.' Connection is an AI Cloud Microsoft Solutions Partner with the following Microsoft Designations, Specializations, Expert Programs, and Capabilities: Designations Solutions Partner for Infrastructure (Azure) Solutions Partner for Data & AI (Azure) Solutions Partner for Digital & App Innovation (Azure) Solutions Partner for Modern Work Solutions Partner for Security Solutions Partner for Business Applications Specializations Cloud Security Identity and Access Management Information Protection and Governance Threat Protection Adoption and Change Management Modernize Endpoints Teamwork Deployment Expert Programs Azure Expert Managed Services Provider (MSP) Capabilities Microsoft Direct Cloud Services Partner Microsoft FastTrack Ready Partner Microsoft Marketplace Co-Sell Ready Microsoft Multi-Party Private Offer Selling Partner Microsoft Authorized Surface Provider Microsoft Authorized Education Partner Microsoft Delivery Service Partner Microsoft Open Value, Charity, and Academic Volume Licensing Programs with Service and Support for Microsoft Enterprise Agreements and Microsoft Products and Services Agreement About Connection PC Connection, Inc. and its subsidiaries, dba Connection, ( NASDAQ: CNXN) is a Fortune 1000 company headquartered in Merrimack, NH. With offices throughout the United States, Connection delivers custom-configured computer systems overnight from its ISO 9001:2015 certified technical configuration lab at its distribution center in Wilmington, OH. In addition, the Company has over 2,500 technical certifications to ensure that it can solve the most complex issues of its customers. Connection also services international customers through its GlobalServe subsidiary, a global IT procurement and service management company. Investors and media can find more information about Connection at Connection Business Solutions (800.800.5555) is a rapid-response provider of IT products and services serving primarily the small-and medium-sized business sector. It offers more than 460,000 brand-name products through its staff of technically trained sales account managers, publications, and its website at Connection Enterprise Solutions (561.237.3300), provides corporate technology buyers with best-in-class IT solutions, in-depth IT supply-chain expertise, and real-time access to over 460,000 products and 1,600 vendors through MarkITplace ®, a proprietary next-generation, cloud-based supply chain solution. The team's engineers, software licensing specialists, and subject matter experts help reduce the cost and complexity of buying hardware, software, and services throughout the entire IT lifecycle. Connection Public Sector Solutions (800.800.0019), is a rapid-response provider of IT products and services to federal, state, and local government agencies and educational institutions through specialized account managers, publications, and online at
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Connection Achieves Full Suite of Microsoft Security Specializations
Company Demonstrates Deep Proficiency in Security Solutions Aligned to Customer Outcomes MERRIMACK, N.H., May 21, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Connection (PC Connection, Inc.; NASDAQ: CNXN), a leading information technology solutions provider to business, government, healthcare, and education markets, is pleased to announce that it has achieved Microsoft Security Specializations for proficiency in all four solution areas: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Information and Protection Governance, and Threat Protection. Microsoft Specializations are awarded based on the demonstrated ability to successfully deliver solutions built on Microsoft technology. Results are measured by performance, skilling, and customer success. Connection achieving all four Microsoft Security Specializations showcases the Company's ability to provide comprehensive security solutions that are aligned to Microsoft Cloud and help customers achieve their business goals. Dave Hall, General Manager, Technology Solutions and Services at Connection said, "Attaining all four Microsoft Security Specializations reflects the significant investment Connection has made in our technical expertise, resources, and solution-building capabilities—and our commitment to helping customers integrate advanced security into every layer of their organizations. Combined with the team's customer-centric focus and deep portfolio of Microsoft Solutions Partner designations, this achievement enables our Technology Solutions and Services organization to deliver ingenuity, unparalleled support, and exceptional value at a time when the threat landscape demands it. Connection will continue to align with trusted partners and invest in our capabilities to help customers build innovative, effective security strategies to protect their users, devices, and critical data." Tony Surma, CTO, Microsoft Americas Global Partner Solutions said, "Connection's attainment of all four Microsoft Security specializations is a testament to Connection's deep expertise and ongoing commitment to delivering comprehensive, end-to-end protection against evolving cyber threats. This accomplishment reinforces Connection's position as a leading Microsoft Security partner and highlights our shared commitment to prioritize cybersecurity for every person and organization on the planet." Connection is an AI Cloud Microsoft Solutions Partner with the following Microsoft Designations, Specializations, Expert Programs, and Capabilities: Designations Solutions Partner for Infrastructure (Azure) Solutions Partner for Data & AI (Azure) Solutions Partner for Digital & App Innovation (Azure) Solutions Partner for Modern Work Solutions Partner for Security Solutions Partner for Business Applications Specializations Cloud Security Identity and Access Management Information Protection and Governance Threat Protection Adoption and Change Management Modernize Endpoints Teamwork Deployment Expert Programs Azure Expert Managed Services Provider (MSP) Capabilities Microsoft Direct Cloud Services Partner Microsoft FastTrack Ready Partner Microsoft Marketplace Co-Sell Ready Microsoft Multi-Party Private Offer Selling Partner Microsoft Authorized Surface Provider Microsoft Authorized Education Partner Microsoft Delivery Service Partner Microsoft Open Value, Charity, and Academic Volume Licensing Programs with Service and Support for Microsoft Enterprise Agreements and Microsoft Products and Services Agreement About Connection PC Connection, Inc. and its subsidiaries, dba Connection, ( NASDAQ: CNXN) is a Fortune 1000 company headquartered in Merrimack, NH. With offices throughout the United States, Connection delivers custom-configured computer systems overnight from its ISO 9001:2015 certified technical configuration lab at its distribution center in Wilmington, OH. In addition, the Company has over 2,500 technical certifications to ensure that it can solve the most complex issues of its customers. Connection also services international customers through its GlobalServe subsidiary, a global IT procurement and service management company. Investors and media can find more information about Connection at Connection Business Solutions (800.800.5555) is a rapid-response provider of IT products and services serving primarily the small-and medium-sized business sector. It offers more than 460,000 brand-name products through its staff of technically trained sales account managers, publications, and its website at Connection Enterprise Solutions (561.237.3300), provides corporate technology buyers with best-in-class IT solutions, in-depth IT supply-chain expertise, and real-time access to over 460,000 products and 1,600 vendors through MarkITplace®, a proprietary next-generation, cloud-based supply chain solution. The team's engineers, software licensing specialists, and subject matter experts help reduce the cost and complexity of buying hardware, software, and services throughout the entire IT lifecycle. Connection Public Sector Solutions (800.800.0019), is a rapid-response provider of IT products and services to federal, state, and local government agencies and educational institutions through specialized account managers, publications, and online at ### View source version on Contacts Corporate Communications Contact: Jeff Frank, Investor Relations Contact: Thomas Baker, 603.683.2505Senior Vice President, CFO, and Treasurertom@ Sign in to access your portfolio
