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Goldman Sachs told regional employees to work from home and follow local officials' guidance, prioritizing safety and client continuity.
Citigroup instructed staff to work from home until further notice, citing employee safety as the top priority.
JPMorgan advised regional staff to work from home as it assesses the situation and maintains client services.
FedEx highlighted its priority on staff safety and ongoing contingency measures to minimize service disruption.
Amazon Web Services reported a data center connectivity issue in the UAE, attributed to objects causing sparks and fire.
BlackRock said it is focused on employee and client safety following Iran's retaliatory strikes.
Airbnb stated it has no regional offices but is checking in with employees regarding safety and policyholders affected by disruptions.
FedEx's regional hub in Dubai World Central remains key for operations with ongoing service alerts.
Dubai and Abu Dhabi continue to attract Western professionals seeking lifestyle and business opportunities, despite regional tensions.
The article notes the situation follows retaliatory strikes by Iran and regional attacks that prompted policy changes.

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Morningstar upgrades MTUM to Silver Medalist Rating with an Above Average Process Pillar, citing momentum-based selection and quarterly rebalances.
IWV earns Silver with Process Pillar moving from High to Above Average, reflecting broad exposure and low turnover.
QLERX moves from Neutral to Bronze with an Above Average Process Pillar, reflecting a more systematic risk approach.
Morningstar emphasizes governance and risk controls as part of the rating methodology for these funds.
The upgrades reflect Morningstar’s broader editorial stance on independence and transparency in fund analysis.
MTUM’s methodology centers on momentum and volatility-adjusted seven- to 13-month returns with a capped weight.
IWV targets the US equity market by representing a broad sample of the Russell 3000 constituents with low turnover.
QLERX employs a market-neutral model with a futures overlay to target roughly 0.5 beta over time.
Morningstar highlights risk-adjusted momentum as a key feature for MTUM’s selection and diversification.
The upgrades include a focus on editorial transparency and how Morningstar handles data and conflicts of interest.

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