Author: Max Smith

Regular readers know that we love Simply Wall Street Dividends. First Financial Bankshares Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:FFIN) is scheduled to trade ex-dividend in the next four days. The ex-dividend date is one business day before the company's record date, which is the date on which the company determines which shareholders are entitled to receive the dividend. It is important to be aware of the ex-dividend date, as stock trades must be settled on or before the record date. Therefore, an investor in First Financial Bank stock who purchased the stock after March 14th will not receive the dividend, which will be…

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After a year of strong gains, the stock price Z scaler (ZS -1.28%) We encountered some bumps on the road. However, this is not to say that cloud-native cybersecurity leaders are underperforming. On the contrary, the company's performance is very strong, but growth continues to be slow. I remain optimistic about his Zscaler and his cloud security companies, but will this still be his top buy cybersecurity stock in 2024 and beyond? Are Zscaler's top competitors a threat? Let's start this discussion by recognizing the changes brought about by the top pure-play cybersecurity companies and Zscaler's competitors. palo alto networks…

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Just_Super/Getty Images/iStockphoto Just_Super/Getty Images/iStockphoto Dr. Margaret Parsons, one of three dermatologists at her 20-person practice in Sacramento, Calif., is in trouble. Parsons said she and her colleagues have been unable to bill for services electronically since the Feb. 21 cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a previously unknown medical payment processing company. She said she heard that Noridian Healthcare Solutions, California's Medicare payment processor, was not accepting paper claims as of earlier this week. And she estimates that paper bills can take her three to six months to get paid. “We're going to be in trouble very soon and it's very stressful,”…

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introductionThe field of video games has always been at the forefront of technological innovation, offering a unique blend of art, storytelling, and interactive entertainment. At the heart of this evolution is artificial intelligence (AI), a transformative force that has gradually reshaped the landscape of game development and player experience. The effects of AI range from increasing the complexity of non-player characters (NPCs) to introducing dynamic environments that respond to player actions. This study explores the pivotal role AI plays in video game development, focuses on its impact on gameplay, content generation, and personalization, and considers the future of immersive gaming…

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Ken Blaze/USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert reacts after fouling out against the Cleveland Cavaliers. CNN — Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was given a costly technical foul in the team's game Friday night after he appeared to make a gesture demanding money from a referee after a controversial call. With less than 30 seconds left in the game between the Timberwolves and Cleveland Cavaliers, and with his team leading by just one point, Gobert was called for his sixth foul and was ejected. In the aftermath of a dispute between Gobert and his teammates over the offensive…

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The Virginia Tech Hokies (17-13, 9-10 ACC) have won their third straight home game and will take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (12-18, 7-12 ACC). The Hokies are favored by 9.5 points in the contest, which begins Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. ET. The over/under for this matchup is 134.5 points.Bet on college basketball games at BetMGM and get your first deposit bonus when you sign up using our link!Virginia Tech vs. Notre Dame odds and informationdate: Saturday, March 9, 2024time: 2:30pm ETtv set: ESPNUwhere: blacksburg, virginiavenue: Kassel ColiseumWatch college basketball action all season long on Fubo!…

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SPRINGFIELD — University of Illinois Springfield students won major awards for excellence at the Model Illinois Government Simulation held March 1-3 at the Illinois State Capitol and Wyndham Springfield City Center.Joel Lemmert of Dixon received the Illinois Outstanding Contribution to Government Model Award.UIS students competed against students from 14 colleges and universities across Illinois. MIG gives them the opportunity to work as legislators, staffers, lobbyists, journalists, and executive branch officials. Participants learn about the legislative process by actively participating in simulations through committee activities, regular legislative sessions, and veto sessions.“This was a record year in terms of delegate awards, and…

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Students from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine and others, as well as students from the Amarillo School of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences, participated in a disaster day simulation Thursday at Texas Tech University Graduate School of Medicine. participated in. Veterinary medicine.According to Texas Tech University, the scenarios developed in collaboration with the Texas Tech University College of Veterinary Medicine (TTUSVM), Red Cross staff and volunteers, the Amarillo Fire Department, and the Amarillo Medical Response Department provide a realistic picture of what could happen in the event of a disaster. It…

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