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ABC News
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- ABC News
How Whoopi Goldberg's bringing netball to the world
Hollywood icon Whoopi Goldberg has teamed up with Netball Australia in a groundbreaking new broadcast deal that will give the sport global exposure. The three year broadcast deal will see the Super Netball competition showcased to more than 65 new countries. ABC Sport's Daniela Intili spoke with Netball Australia CEO Stacey West about the deal.
Forbes
13 hours ago
- Business
- Forbes
Top EY Researcher Says These 3 Things Are Missing For Gen Z Workforce
Building the future of work with Gen Z. The new EY Global Generations Report 2024, based on a survey of over 22,000 individuals across 22 countries, offers critical insights into the evolving ambitions and workplace expectations of Gen Z (those born between 1997-2007). Inside a challenging job market, where both employers and students are questioning the value of a college degree, a non-traditional career path is emerging for high-growth organizations. For business leaders, and Gen Z job seekers, a roadmap to the future of work is being brought to life via a revised understanding of the authentic desires of the youngest generation in the workforce. For companies that want to create greater employee engagement and retention, particularly when working with Gen Z, these three critical elements are where the conversation begins. Marcie Merriman, Cultural Anthropologist at EY. That's according to Marcie Merriman, EY Global People Advisory Services Leader. In an exclusive interview with Forbes, she shared what organizations are missing, when it comes to Gen Z - and how the youngest generation can still find ways to realize their career goals. 'The ambition of Gen Z extends beyond material possessions,' she says via Zoom, referencing the EY study. In the survey, only 31% of Gen Z respondents feel financially secure - but there's more to the story. While nearly 9 out of 10 respondents prioritize financial security, less than two thirds want to 'get rich'. Indeed, wealth can be measured in many ways - including some things that money can't buy. Understanding the values of Gen Z is crucial in the hiring process, for forward-thinking leaders today. "The Gen Z cohort measures success by their mental and physical health, the impact they make, and their ability to live authentically," Merriman says. For Gen Z, this means seeking out roles and cultures that genuinely support their holistic well-being and allow them to connect their daily work to a larger purpose. For organizations, generational expectations demand a rethink on incentive structures and career paths, emphasizing training, leadership development and growth. Contribution, challenge and personal development are places to concentrate. Fostering environments where employees feel genuinely valued, challenged and fulfilled beyond their paychecks isn't easy in the age of AI - but difficult is not the same as impossible. Here are three critical elements that employers need, in order to attract and retain the brightest and best: For Gen Z job seekers, Merriman offers this critical mindset shift for career success: move from a supported to supportive mentality, at work. She says we have to let go of preconceptions around the way the world is supposed to work, so that we can really get to work on what matters. 'Gen Z has lived in a world where the world was designed around serving them,' Merriman says. From parents who tried hard to avert every crisis (including COVID, but it hit us all nonetheless), the feeling that the world is supposed to come to you, support you and protect you is an outdated idea. 'The mindset is, ''I'm supposed to be taught, I'm supposed to be educated.' So whether it's middle school, high school, college, this world is here for my benefit,' she explains. The hard part is shifting into the understanding that the employer is not here for their benefit. 'When you go into an interview, go in with the mindset that you are here to support that employer," she urges. 'In the process of asking questions about what the employer needs and wants, plus how they work, it gives you the opportunity to learn whether this is a place that fits with your values - what a Gen Z employee is looking for.' The interview process, Merriman says, is filled with people jockeying for position - not positioning themselves around authentic and clear communication. And that clarity needs to come from both sides of the desk (or screen, as the case may be). The blueprint for navigating the interview process is leading to disillusionment and frustration, for new hires and hiring managers alike. 'Gen Z's not getting what they thought they would get,' Merriman says. 'Maybe they have a mentality that they could fix it and change it. The employer's not getting what they wanted because they've sold something different. Often they're selling a different value proposition than what they're delivering. There's also a requirement of that paradigm shift around honesty: why you are in that space and is that reason a good fit with what you want as an individual?' she explains. Acceptance, for employers and Gen Z workers, is key. From an understanding of what's expected, needed and required, the best companies arrive at the ability to navigate the future of work. And that acceptance goes both ways, when new hires don't reach into a bag of 'interview tricks and techniques' in order to get the job, because they can accept the importance of serving and supporting an employer. If you are presenting an interview persona, and not an authentic person, the hiring process is not going to lead to aligned outcomes for either party. Authenticity is key, for employers and employees at every level. Being able to authentically accept who you are (as an organization, as an employee) and express those puts and takes with acceptance, candor and courage is vital to effective communication. And for Gen Z in the workforce today, adaptability begins with deeper understanding of what employers really need.
Globe and Mail
14 hours ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Medicinal Herbs Market Booming Worldwide, Forecasted to Reach USD 478.93 Bn by 2032 at 11.21% CAGR
The medicinal herbs market is experiencing a significant trend towards the adoption of herbal remedies and supplements for various health conditions such as digestive disorders, respiratory issues, and immune system support. Additionally, the integration of medicinal herbs into functional foods and beverages is gaining traction, as consumers seek convenient ways to incorporate these beneficial ingredients into their daily diets. Medicinal Herbs Market Insights The Medicinal Herbs Market is witnessing accelerated expansion driven by heightened consumer trust in natural therapeutics and increased R&D investments in phytochemical standardization. Robust regulatory support for botanical ingredients and collaborations between extract manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies are reshaping the landscape, reinforcing both market dynamics and industry trends. Market Size and Overview- The Global Medicinal Herbs Market size is estimated to be valued at USD 227.65 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 478.93 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.21% from 2025 to 2032. • This medicinal herbs market size underscores significant industry size expansion and business growth. • A comprehensive market report and market size data reveal pivotal market drivers and market restraints shaping supply chains. Request Sample Copy of this Report (Use Corporate eMail ID to Get Higher Priority) at: Market Key Takeaways Latest medicinal herbs market report highlights: • North America: Advanced clinical trials and strong nutraceutical demand drive innovative extract applications. • Latin America: Rich biodiversity and traditional usage support smallholder cultivation models. • Europe: Stricter quality regulations boost standardized extract production and traceability. • Asia Pacific: Longstanding herbal medicine heritage fuels pharmaceutical and OTC integration. • Middle East: Rising healthcare expenditures and wellness tourism increase botanical consumption. • Africa: Untapped wild-harvest potential balanced by emerging sustainable sourcing initiatives. Segment Covers market segments and subsegments: • Product Type: Leaves (e.g., Echinacea in cold remedies), Roots & Rhizomes (e.g., Ginseng in adaptogens), Seeds & Flowers (e.g., Chamomile in sleep aids). • Application: Pharmaceuticals (standardized extracts for chronic conditions), Nutraceuticals (capsules and tonics), Cosmetics (anti-aging serums). • End User: Hospitals & Clinics (clinical formulations), Household & OTC (teas, supplements). Growth Factors • Expanding medicinal herbs market share is driven by a 9% rise in chronic disease prevalence (WHO, 2024), escalating demand for herbal adjunct therapies. • Increased cultivation acreage—up 8.2% year-on-year to 2.1 million hectares in 2024—enhances supply security and production capacity. • Government incentives in Asia Pacific raised organic herb farms by 15% in 2024, fueling market opportunities and industry share gains. Book the Latest Edition of this Market Study Get Up to 25 % Discount: Market Trends • Emergence of green extraction methods—supercritical CO2 adoption rose 15% in 2024—optimizes yield and purity, reflecting current market trends. • Digital traceability platforms for herb sourcing expanded by 30% in 2025, addressing market challenges around quality and counterfeit products. • Co-formulations combining herbs and probiotics are projected to capture 22% of new product launches in 2025, reshaping market opportunities. Actionable Insights • Supply-Side Indicators: Global production capacity reached 3.5 million tons in 2024; average export prices for major herbal extracts climbed 6% Y-o-Y. • Demand-Side Indicators: Imports of dried roots grew 9% in Europe (2024); pharmaceutical application drove 45% of total medicinal herbs market revenue in 2024. • Micro Indicators: Over 120 new herb distillation units commissioned in 2024, boosting regional capacity by 7%. • Nano Indicators: Unit pricing for high-purity flavonoid extracts rose from USD 120 to USD 135 per kg between Q1 and Q4 2024. Key Players • Bio Botanica • Nature's Answer • Nutraceutical Corporation (Bright Food) • Horphag Research (Pycnogenol) • Indena S.p.A • Euromed S.A • Martin Bauer Group • Organic Herb Trading • Starwest Botanicals • Traditional Medicinals • Gaia Herbs • Herb Pharm • MediHerb (Integria Healthcare) • Blackmores • Schwabe Group Get Customization on this Report: Competitive Strategies: • Indena S.p.A invested USD 50 million in R&D for standardized flavonoid extracts in 2024, boosting its medicinal herbs market share by 12% across Europe. • Nature's Answer launched a blockchain-based traceability program in North America in late 2024, enhancing consumer trust and driving a 14% revenue uplift. • Bio Botanica formed strategic distribution partnerships in Asia Pacific in 2025, achieving an 18% surge in regional market revenue within six months. Frequently Asked Questions 1. Who are the dominant players in the Medicinal Herbs Market? Leading market players include Bio Botanica, Indena S.p.A, Nature's Answer, Euromed S.A, and Gaia Herbs, accounting for diversified portfolios and strong R&D. 2. What will be the size of the Medicinal Herbs Market in the coming years? The market forecast projects growth from USD 227.65 billion in 2025 to USD 478.93 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 11.21%. 3. Which end-user industry has the largest growth opportunity? The pharmaceutical segment, leveraging standardized extracts for chronic therapies, is poised to capture the largest share by 2032, driven by clinical validation. 4. How will market development trends evolve over the next five years? Trends such as green extraction, digital traceability, and co-formulations with probiotics will dominate product innovation and industry share expansions through 2032. 5. What is the nature of the competitive landscape and challenges in the Medicinal Herbs Market? Intense competition among key companies focuses on quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and sustainable sourcing; primary challenges include supply chain variability and fluctuating raw material prices. 6. What go-to-market strategies are commonly adopted in the Medicinal Herbs Market? Leading strategies include blockchain traceability, strategic distribution partnerships, heavy R&D investments, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce platforms to enhance market penetration. About Coherent Market Insights Coherent Market Insights leads into data and analytics, audience measurement, consumer behaviors, and market trend analysis. From shorter dispatch to in-depth insights, CMI has exceled in offering research, analytics, and consumer-focused shifts for nearly a decade. With cutting-edge syndicated tools and custom-made research services, we empower businesses to move in the direction of growth. We are multifunctional in our work scope and have 450+ seasoned consultants, analysts, and researchers across 26+ industries spread out in 32+ countries.
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Global energy transition picks up pace amid rising challenges: WEF report
The World Economic Forum (WEF) Energy Transition Index 2025 report has indicated that global progress towards secure, sustainable, and equitable energy is picking up pace after years of moderate improvements. However, significant challenges such as geopolitical tensions, investment shortfalls, and a widening gap between clean energy innovation and deployment in areas that need it most could offset the progress. The 'Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2025' report benchmarks the energy systems of 118 countries, evaluating them across security, sustainability, and equity dimensions. Their readiness in terms of political commitment, finance and investment, innovation, infrastructure, education and human capital will also be explored. Notably, 65% of countries have improved their scores on the Energy Transition Index, with 28% showing advancement across all core dimensions in 2025. While advanced economies face challenges with grid congestion, elevated energy prices, and supply chain constraints, regions such as Emerging Europe and Emerging Asia are experiencing progress, driven by specific policy reforms, improved infrastructure, and a surge in clean energy investments. The 2025 Energy Transition Index posted a 1.1% year-on-year improvement, marking the fastest growth since pre-Covid. Equity saw the most significant gains, attributed to stable energy prices and subsidy reductions, while sustainability benefited from a rise in renewable energy use and energy efficiency advancements. Energy security saw little change, hindered by rigid power systems, reliance on imports, and limited diversification. Despite a $2tn investment in clean energy last year, emissions reached a record 37.8 billion tonnes in the warmest year on record, with energy demand climbing by 2.2%, driven by AI, data centres, cooling, and electrification. Sweden, Finland, and Denmark lead the Energy Transition Index. Norway and Switzerland complete the top five while Austria, Latvia, and the Netherlands also performed well, particularly in equity, clean energy capital flows, and renewable energy capacity expansion. China achieved a record 12th place, attributed to its innovation and clean energy investment. Brazil led Latin America in 15th place, with greater energy diversification, lower prices, and increased clean energy use. The UK and the US placed 16th and 17th, respectively, with the US ranking first in energy security due to its diverse energy system and innovation. World Economic Forum Centre for Energy and Materials head Roberto Bocca said: 'Energy systems are evolving at varying speeds.' The report advocates for flexible policies that can draw in sustained capital investment, encourage collaboration, upgrade existing infrastructure, channel funds into workforce development and innovation, expand the deployment of clean technologies, and boost financial investment in the economies of developing nations. Emerging Europe showed the strongest gains, with Latvia scoring highest and Bosnia and Herzegovina growing the most. Emerging Asia is led by China and followed by Malaysia. Sub-Saharan Africa also made progress, with Nigeria climbing from 109th in 2016 to 61st in 2025, highlighting the impact of targeted reforms and localised transition strategies. "Global energy transition picks up pace amid rising challenges: WEF report" was originally created and published by Energy Monitor, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Is WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend ETF (DGS) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Broad Emerging Market ETFs category of the market, the WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend ETF (DGS) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 10/30/2007. The ETF industry has long been dominated by products based on market cap weighted indexes, a strategy created to reflect the market or a particular market segment. Because market cap weighted indexes provide a low-cost, convenient, and transparent way of replicating market returns, they work well for investors who believe in market efficiency. There are some investors, though, who think it's possible to beat the market with great stock selection; this group likely invests in another class of funds known as smart beta, which track non-cap weighted strategies. Non-cap weighted indexes try to choose stocks that have a better chance of risk-return performance, which is based on specific fundamental characteristics, or a mix of other such characteristics. This area offers many different investment choices, such as simplest equal-weighting, fundamental weighting and volatility/momentum based weighting methodologies; however, not all of these strategies can deliver superior results. Because the fund has amassed over $1.63 billion, this makes it one of the larger ETFs in the Broad Emerging Market ETFs. DGS is managed by Wisdomtree. Before fees and expenses, this particular fund seeks to match the performance of the WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Index. The WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Index is a fundamentally weighted index that measures the performance of primarily small cap stocks selected from the WisdomTree Emerging Markets Dividend Index. Companies included in the Index fall within the bottom 10% of total market capitalization of the WisdomTree Emerging Markets Dividend Index. Cost is an important factor in selecting the right ETF, and cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive cousins if all other fundamentals are the same. Operating expenses on an annual basis are 0.58% for DGS, making it on par with most peer products in the space. The fund has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 3.08%. Most ETFs are very transparent products, and disclose their holdings on a daily basis. ETFs also offer diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk, though it's still important for investors to research a fund's holdings. Taking into account individual holdings, Old Mutual Ltd (OMU) accounts for about 0.82% of the fund's total assets, followed by Tisco Financial Group Pcl - Nvdr (TISCO-R) and Grupo Aeroportuario Del Centro (OMAB). The top 10 holdings account for about 7.32% of total assets under management. The ETF has added roughly 10.97% and is up roughly 6.42% so far this year and in the past one year (as of 06/19/2025), respectively. DGS has traded between $43.34 and $54.95 during this last 52-week period. The ETF has a beta of 0.65 and standard deviation of 14.35% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 1112 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk . WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend ETF is not a suitable option for investors seeking to outperform the Broad Emerging Market ETFs segment of the market. Instead, there are other ETFs in the space which investors should consider. Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) tracks FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index and the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) tracks MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index. Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF has $87.35 billion in assets, iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF has $89.57 billion. VWO has an expense ratio of 0.07% and IEMG changes 0.09%. Investors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Broad Emerging Market ETFs To learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend ETF (DGS): ETF Research Reports This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research 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
