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WASHINGTON — The man tapped to be Donald Trump’s top legislative liaison will face challenges on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue as he manages a mercurial boss and tough math in both chambers of Congress. If the president-elect’s late-night and pre-sunrise social media blasts about legislation and lawmakers don’t prove challenging enough for former congressional aide James Braid and his incoming White House legislative affairs staff, the tight margins in what will be the Republican-run House and Senate will likely only further complicate matters. But Republican sources say Braid’s history in conservative circles should help the Trump team clear any potential hurdles, predicting several legislative wins next year. Braid is a former policy director for the hard-line conservative House Freedom Caucus and was a staffer for former South Carolina GOP Rep. Mark Sanford and for North Carolina Republican Ted Budd, when he served in the House. He most recently was a senior aide to Ohio Sen. JD Vance, the incoming vice president. “James is a very serious staffer. He works so hard and puts a lot of blood, sweat and tears into whatever he’s working on,” a former Senate GOP aide who has worked directly with Braid said this week. “I could see James and Trump getting along very well. Both are very ‘America First.’ They’re both very boisterous and full of energy — and they’re both hardcore and get-down-to-business guys.” A veteran of the first Trump administration as a legislative affairs aide in the White House Office of Management and Budget, Braid will be able to “tap into his vast well of knowledge about the appropriations process,” according to the former Senate GOP aide. “He’s a strategic thinker and has a lot of political savvy, and is someone who has a history of working with coalitions to get things done,” the former aide added. ‘One of the toughest jobs’ Several Republican sources this week said Trump and his incoming team were eager to, as one said, “put points on the board early.” That means Braid will be busy even before Day 1, as sources noted that House and Senate Republicans and their aides already have begun to look toward the new Congress and advancing Trump’s agenda. G. William Hoagland, a former senior Senate Republican staffer, said in an email that Braid will have “one of the toughest jobs in the White House.” “I would expect there could be some real shouting matches, or at least difficult discussions, with Trump as to why [Braid] cannot get certain House members to fall in line, unlike 2017, when Republicans had nearly a 40-seat majority,” added Hoagland, now with the Bipartisan Policy Center. “I don’t envy his job at all and he will be inundated with outside advisers — Elon Musk, etc. — not to mention new Cabinet officers and [OMB Director pick] Russ Vought.” Vought, who also served as acting OMB director toward the end of Trump’s initial term, could push Braid particularly hard from the White House side of Pennsylvania Avenue. Vought was also a key driver of the conservative Heritage Foundation-led “Project 2025” initiative which calls for deep cuts to federal programs and spending as well as a major overhaul of the federal apparatus — all of which would need Congress’ blessing. “Based on the conversations that I’ve had with the Trump team and some folks who are probably going in [the administration], a big part of what that will be, at least at the start, will be going after the ‘woke’ and weaponized pieces of appropriations,” the former Senate GOP aide said. “And also dealing with Ukraine aid, if that conflict isn’t already over by March,” when a potential pre-recess stopgap spending measure could be due to expire. (Lawmakers are expected this month to extend government funding through the early spring.) Braid did not respond to a message seeking an interview. Nor did Vance’s Senate office. Working the margins Republicans expect to move out on fast-track budget legislation under Congress’ special reconciliation rules, but crafting legislation that both moderate and conservative members can support has been tricky in the past. Finding a way to get that done will be crucial, GOP sources said, because any reconciliation legislation likely would not garner a single Democratic vote in either chamber. “It may be that James’ biggest issue for his future in that position is to quickly establish a good working relationship with the House leadership team including both the speaker’s and minority leader’s offices,” Hoagland said. “This is critical, given the margins.” With the last House race being called by The Associated Press early Wednesday, House Republicans will hold just a paper-thin majority next year — 220-215, assuming full attendance. That margin is, at least temporarily, on track to shrink in the early months of next year. Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, who resigned from Congress last month shortly before withdrawing from consideration to be Trump’s attorney general, has said he will not return next year despite winning a fifth term in November. Two other members are expected to depart to join the new administration — New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, the House GOP conference chair who is Trump’s pick to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, and Florida Rep. Michael Waltz, the incoming national security adviser. While special elections are organized and held for those seats, Braid will have his work cut out for him maneuvering members of a House GOP conference that the former senior aide quipped “can go at each other often.” But in doing so, the former aide noted, Braid will have a political reality on his side during the sometimes-testy talks about the contents of legislation. “Remember, all those House members are up for reelection in two years,” he said. “So going against Trump won’t be very wise if they don’t want a primary opponent. I’d expect them to, eventually, fall in line.” Aaron Cutler, a former House GOP leadership aide, said in an email this week that “with tight margins in both chambers, Braid’s task will be to maximize every opportunity for legislative success,” adding: “By focusing on shared priorities and leveraging the president’s strong connection with the Republican base, they’ll have an opportunity to secure wins even in a closely divided Congress.” Beyond the fast-track reconciliation bills, however, Trump and Braid would need to secure at least some Democratic votes for other priorities. Some members of the opposition party already this week were giving Republicans some subtle advice. “Our divisions still run very deep, but our task in this chamber cannot and will not change,” Senate Democratic leader Charles E. Schumer, fresh off being elected by his conference to continue in his role, said Tuesday. “We are sent here to make life better for the American people.” ©2024 CQ-Roll Call, Inc., All Rights Reserved. Visit cqrollcall.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.The Boston Red Sox have added Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler this offseason to revamp their starting rotation. Their moves likely indicate they will not be bringing back veteran starter Nick Pivetta. Just Baseball's Ryan Finkelstein predicted that Pivetta would leave the Red Sox to join the Toronto Blue Jays on a two-year, $40 million deal with an opt-out. "The downside to Pivetta is the fact that he has not finished any of the last four seasons with an ERA under 4.00, and teams will have to forfeit draft capital to sign him," wrote Finkelstein. "If there is one team that might be desperate enough to not care about the draft capital at this stage of the offseason, it's the Toronto Blue Jays. The Jays have struck out on most major free agents, with a lot of their pursued targets having been attached to the qualifying offer." Pivetta has started 107 games for the Red Sox in the last five seasons. Signing with the Blue Jays would give him the opportunity to make the Red Sox pay for not bringing him back. The Blue Jays have not been able to convince stars to sign with them. They have, however, successfully added Andrés Giménez through trade. An offseason haul of Giménez and Pivetta is not what the Blue Jays had in mind, but it is not bad. Pivetta could serve as a solid arm in the backend of the Blue Jays rotation. He would be a great compliment to Kevin Gausman, José Berríos and Chris Bassitt. Pivetta has already made two starts against the Red Sox in his career. He has a 0.69 ERA and 15 strikeouts against them. He could continue to succeed against the Red Sox if he joined the Blue Jays. Additionally, Pivetta has a 3.74 ERA in seven starts at the Rogers Center in his career. More MLB: Corbin Burnes Lands $210 Million Contract With Surprise National League West TeamThe FIFA World Cup will be bringing the boom to Canada — economically, at least. With the country set to host 13 games in the 2026 edition of the tournament — along with the United States and Mexico, it’s set to be one of the biggest sporting events ever on North American soil. Canada will host 12.5% of the 104 matches. Seven are set for BC Place in Vancouver, while six matches will be played at BMO Field in Toronto. And while the two other host countries will host more matches than their Canadian counterparts, there will still be quite a sizeable impact on the national economy. , approximately 24,100 jobs will be created in Canada around the period of June 2023 through August 2026. The report also estimates that Canada will generate C$3.8 billion in “positive economic output for Canada as a host nation” in the process leading up to and during the tournament. More specifically, the report states that $2 billion will be projected to be added to the Canadian gross domestic product (GDP), $1.3 billion to the country’s labour income and $700 million. to government revenue, “The FIFA World Cup 26 will have a hugely positive impact on Canada, with millions of Canadians sure to be inspired to follow, attend and play the beautiful game – some of them for the very first time,” said Victor Montagliani, FIFA vice president and Concacaf president. “I truly believe that the 2026 tournament will build on our long-standing football culture in Canada and take it to the next level, elevating all aspects of the sport along the way.” Montagliani, who formerly served as Canada Soccer president from 2012 to 2016, is evidently quite excited for the first-ever 48-team edition of the tournament. “It’s the biggest sports and entertainment event in history and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase our nation on the global stage,” Montagliani added. The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

One in four have been convinced to invest in stocks and shares by a mate in the pubClosing doors: The decline of French influence in AfricaMohan Kuthar Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru Mangaluru, Dec 28: The tragic gas explosion that occurred at a house in Khandige, Manjanady village, on December 8 has claimed another life. Fatimath Maizha (9), who was undergoing treatment at a private hospital, has passed away, raising the death toll to three. In the incident, the mother and three daughters had sustained severe burns and injuries. The explosion occurred while the family was asleep, engulfing the entire house in flames. The victims, including the mother Kubra and her three daughters Zulekha Mahadiya, Mazhiya, and Fatimath Maizha, were rushed to a private hospital in Deralakatte. Kubra succumbed to her injuries on December 13, followed by her eldest daughter Zulekha Mahadiya on December 26. With Fatimath Maizha's passing, only one daughter, Mazhiya, has survived and been discharged after recovering from her injuries. Preliminary investigations suggest that the incident was caused by a gas leak from an additional LPG cylinder stored in the house. A case has been registered at Konaje police station against the gas agency. Speaker U T Khader visits affected family Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U T Khader visited the house affected by the explosion on Saturday. Speaking to the media, he expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and emphasized the importance of humanity over politics during such difficult times. "This incident in the Muthalib family is extremely heartbreaking. Responsibility lies with me, and I understand when compensation needs to be provided. Announcing compensation when lives are hanging by a thread isn’t appropriate. Money isn’t everything in such moments. In a civil society, certain ethical considerations must be upheld, and humanity shouldn’t be forgotten. Not everything is political," he said. Khader added, "I will consult with elders in the community and the family members. Some people speaking about this incident haven’t even visited the hospital or the affected house. The matter has already been discussed with the chief minister. Discussions will also involve the gas company, police department, and fire brigade. Although I couldn’t visit earlier due to the assembly session, the primary focus is to save lives. With the cooperation of the local community, every effort will be made to support the family. All departments will stand by them in their time of need." He further mentioned, "Skin grafts were arranged overnight from Belagavi, and discussions were held with Mumbai facilities for further assistance if required. Let us refrain from politicizing this tragedy." The visit was attended by assistant commissioner Harshavardhan, ACP Dhanya M Nayak, HP Gas marketing division manager Rahul, tahsildar Puttaraju, former ZP member NS Kareem, Monu Kalkatta, KP Ashraf, Ashraf Katte, and Rafiq Kalkatta. Mangaluru: Gas cylinder blast - Death toll rises to two as teenager succumbs Mangaluru: Woman succumbs to injuries from gas cylinder blast Mangaluru: Gas cylinder blast injures mother, three children seriously

“In light of the volatility in the equity markets , our NRI clients have raised some concerns about the near to medium term outlook for Indian assets in their portfolio ,” says Samir Bahl , CEO - Investment Banking, Anand Rathi Advisors. In an interview with ETMarkets, Bahl said: “Over the long term, we strongly believe that the India story is going to play out very well with aggressive reforms expected to be pushed through by the government” Edited excerpts: Thanks for taking the time out for us. We have witnessed a volatile November as markets keep moving from bullish and bearish phases. What is your call on markets? November has indeed been a volatile month for the Indian markets, driven by factors like rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Presidential elections in the US and Legislative Assembly elections in Maharashtra, together leading to significant FII outflows. 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However, we have observed a notable recovery in the markets since mid-November, fuelled by positive developments such as the Central Government’s landslide victory in Maharashtra and Donald Trump’s win in the US. Although these factors have injected a sense of optimism into the markets, we still see valuations being stretched in certain pockets and hence expect the markets to witness volatility and remain sideways over the short term. Over the long term, we strongly believe that the India story is going to play out very well with aggressive reforms expected to be pushed through by the government. This, coupled with India’s strategic positioning in the geo-political landscape are expected to be strong catalysts for growth Market might be down by about 8-10% from the highs in terms of benchmark levels. But are you getting any bargain buys at current levels? In November, the NIFTY dropped sharply to ~23,000 levels but has since shown signs of recovery, finding strong support around 23,200 levels. The index sharply recovered, gaining more than 1,000 points in just 3 trading sessions. The recovery was likely fuelled by the Central Government’s victory in Maharashtra. While most indices have rebounded alongside this recovery, the NIFTY FMCG index remains below its September highs of ~ 66,000. The FMCG pack saw steep declines due to muted Q2FY25 results and worries surrounding declining rural demand. Most of the stocks in this pack are down 20%+ from their 52-week highs. We expect the pent-up demand to rebound in Q3-Q4FY25. Marquee FMCG names are available at attractive levels and present a case for a bargain buy. Trump pledges 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and deeper tariffs on China. Do you see any impact for India Inc.? President Trump’s recent announcement of a 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian imports, along with an additional 10% on Chinese imports, is a significant move under his "America First" policy. Historically, while India has exported ~18% of its merchandise to the US, President Trump has criticized India for its high import tariffs. In the short to medium term, the tariffs imposed will present an opportunity for Indian businesses to plug the gaps left by Mexican, Canadian and Chinese products in the U.S. However, given Trump’s focus on reciprocal trade policies, there is a possibility that India could face similar tariffs in the future. Given India’s strategic positioning in the geo-political landscape, we expect limited tariffs to be imposed and corresponding impact only on limited sectors Is there any beaten-down theme that is now attractive as the risk-to-reward ratio is more comfortable? As discussed in the 2nd question, we believe the FMCG sector stands out as an attractive investment opportunity, offering a favourable risk-to-reward ratio for investors. The NIFTY FMCG index’s PE multiple has corrected more than 20% from its highs in September end. Most of the stocks in this space are down 20%+ from their 52-week highs and are trading at good support zones. We expect pent-up demand to rebound in Q3-Q4FY25. Current levels present investors with a good risk-to-reward ratio and may offer a strategic entry point for those looking towards long term gains. What are the queries that you get from NRI clients? In light of the volatility in the equity markets, our NRI clients have raised some concerns about the near to medium term outlook for Indian assets in their portfolio. Further, their primary focus has been two-fold: Understanding whether and how they should reallocate their portfolios between debt and equity in the Indian markets to align with the changing market dynamics. The impact of rupee depreciation on their investments. With rupee depreciating briskly, import led companies are facing earnings pressure and corresponding impact on stock prices. To tackle this, India has to become more competitive on the current account and more confident on the local economy. Further, this has to be backed with exponential increase in defence spends to become a global power. These factors coupled could enable India to aspire for a reserve currency status for the rupee, the advantages of which the US has been reaping for years There is too much chatter about FIIs taking out money, but they have been consistent buyers in debt. How do you think investors should read this? FIIs have been net sellers in the equity markets since the beginning of October, selling (net) an average of ₹3,800 crore per day, aggregating to net sales of ~1 lakh crore. However, they have been consistent net buyers in the debt markets with average net purchase of ~10k crore over the last 5-6 months. We believe, the factors behind this are instruments are offering good yields and rate cuts just around the corner. This should instil confidence among the investor community to look at portfolio diversification opportunities. In light of a strong dollar and its global repercussions, how do you see currency movements affecting Indian investments? The dollar index has seen significant gains in October and November, climbing to approximately 106 from around 100 in September. This surge is aligned with ongoing FII outflows and the bearish sentiment currently prevailing in Indian markets. A rising dollar index often deters FIIs from viewing emerging markets, including India, as attractive high-return potential candidates. Additionally, as the rupee continues to depreciate against the dollar, India faces higher import costs and mounting inflationary pressures. This impact is evident in the ~20% fall in the BSE Oil and Gas index since September. Elevated inflation is likely to dampen investor sentiment further, potentially leading to reduced inflows into Indian markets. (Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views, and opinions given by experts are their own. These do not represent the views of the Economic Times) (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel )Timothée Chalamet Posts Sweet Pic with 'My Movie Dad' Matthew McConaughey, Who Played His Father in “Interstellar”

Ireland weather: Timeline for major 'snow storm' and -9C Arctic blastWashington: Most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO – although not as much as the person who pulled the trigger, according to a new poll. In the survey from NORC at the University of Chicago, about eight in 10 US adults said the person who committed the killing has “a great deal” or “a moderate amount” of responsibility for the December 4 shooting of Brian Thompson . Luigi Mangione, centre, is escorted from Manhattan Criminal Court after his arraignment where he pleaded not guilty to state murder and terror charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Credit: AP Despite that, some have cast Luigi Mangione – the 26-year-old suspect charged with Thompson’s murder – as a heroic figure in the aftermath of his arrest, which gave rise to an outpouring of grievances about insurance companies. Police say the words “delay,” “deny” and “depose” were scrawled on the ammunition investigators found at the scene, echoing a phrase commonly used to describe insurer tactics to avoid paying claims. UnitedHealthcare has said Mangione was not a client. About seven in 10 adults said denials for health care coverage by insurance companies, or the profits made by health insurance companies, also bear at least “a moderate amount” of responsibility for Thompson’s death. Younger Americans were particularly likely to see the murder as the result of a confluence of forces rather than just one person’s action. Loading Most Americans get health coverage through their job or by purchasing individual policies. Separate government-funded programs provide coverage for people with low incomes or those who are aged 65 and over or have severe illnesses or disabilities. Americans saw a wide range of factors contributing to UHC CEO’s killing and the poll found that the story of the slaying is being followed widely. About seven in 10 said they had heard or read “a lot” or “some” about Thompson’s death. Multiple factors were seen as responsible. About half in the poll believed that at least “a moderate amount” of blame is rooted in wealth or income inequality, although they did not think other factors like political divisions in the US held the same level of responsibility. Patients and doctors often complain about coverage denials and other complications interfering with care, especially for serious illnesses like cancer and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. Insurance industry critics frequently point to company profits in questioning whether the interests of patients are their top focus. UnitedHealthcare made more than $US16 billion in profit last year, before interest and taxes, on $US281 billion in revenue. Insurers frequently note that most of the revenue they bring in goes back out the door to pay for care. UnitedHealthcare said this month that it pays about 90 per cent of medical claims upon submission. The insurer has not provided details on the number of claims involved. Among young people, blame was spread equally between insurers and the killer. Americans under 30 were especially likely to think a mix of factors was to blame for Thompson’s death. They say that insurance company denials and profits are about as responsible as Thompson’s killer for his death. About 7 in 10 US adults between 18 and 29 say “a great deal” or “a moderate amount” of responsibility falls on profits made by health insurance companies, denials for health care coverage by health insurance companies or the person who committed the killing. Loading Young people are also the least likely age group to say “a great deal” of responsibility fell on the person who committed the killing. Only about four in 10 say that, compared with about 6 in 10 between 30 and 59. Roughly eight in 10 adults over 60 say that person deserved “a great deal” of responsibility. About two-thirds of young people placed at least a moderate level of blame on wealth or income inequality, in general. Frustrations with health insurers, coverage and the complicated US healthcare system have been simmering for years among patients. About three in 10 Americans said they had problems getting coverage from their health insurer in the [ast year, whether those involved problems finding a suitable provider in-network, a claim getting denied or issues getting prior authorisation or insurer approval before care happens. These struggles were more prevalent among Americans under 60. Loading The poll of 1001 adults was conducted from December 12 to 16 using a sample drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, which is designed to be representative of the US population. 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Edison International stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitorsA United Nations (UN) watchdog is set to launch an investigation into sexual misconduct claims made against the International Criminal Court (ICC) top prosecutor, according to a Tuesday report from The Associated Press. The decision is expected to raise conflict-of-interest concerns due to the prosecutor's wife's previous role with the oversight body. Who Is the ICC Prosecutor? Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan delivered updates this week in The Hague on the International Criminal Court's politically charged investigations into war crimes and atrocities in Ukraine, Gaza and Venezuela, along with other conflict zones, during the court's annual meeting. Judges last month granted a request from Karim Khan to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas ' military chief over accusations of crimes against humanity related to the war in Gaza. Allegations An Associated Press investigation in October revealed that as the ICC was preparing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Khan was facing internal allegations of misconduct, including claims that he attempted to pressure a female aide into a sexual relationship and groped her on multiple occasions over several months. The Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute, which governs the International Criminal Court, previously announced plans for an external investigation into the allegations but has not disclosed who will lead the inquiry. During this week's meeting, Päivi Kaukoranta, a Finnish diplomat leading the ICC's oversight body, informed delegates that the investigation would be handled by the U.N.'s Office of Internal Oversight Services, according to two diplomats who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity due to the confidential nature of the discussions. Last month, two prominent human rights organizations raised concerns over the potential involvement of the U.N. in the investigation, citing a possible conflict of interest. Khan's wife, a well-known human rights attorney, previously worked for the agency in Kenya in 2019 and 2020, where she focused on sexual harassment investigations. The allegations against Khan emerged in May when two court employees who were confided in by the alleged victim came forward. This occurred just weeks before Khan first pursued arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Israel's defense minister and three Hamas leaders on war crimes charges. The Associated Press reported that Khan frequently traveled with a woman after transferring her to his office from another department at ICC headquarters. According to whistleblower documents reviewed by the AP and submitted to the court's watchdog, Khan allegedly asked the woman to join him on a hotel bed during one trip and "sexually touched her." On another occasion, he reportedly knocked on her hotel room door at 3:00 a.m. for 10 minutes. Responses In a joint statement, the International Federation for Human Rights and Women's Initiatives for Gender Justice called for Karim Khan to be suspended during the investigation. The groups also urged a rigorous vetting process for the investigative body to ensure it is free from conflicts of interest and has proven expertise in handling such matters. "We strongly recommend ensuring that these concerns are openly and transparently addressed before assigning the mandate to the OIOS," the joint statement said. Kaukoranta declined to comment on the investigation when approached by The Associated Press on Tuesday during the ICC's annual meeting. Neither the U.N. nor Khan's attorney immediately responded to The Associated Press' requests for comment. This article includes reporting from The Associated Press.

Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ANIP – Free Report ) by 4.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 425,225 shares of the specialty pharmaceutical company’s stock after buying an additional 17,314 shares during the quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC owned approximately 2.02% of ANI Pharmaceuticals worth $25,373,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of ANIP. Barclays PLC raised its position in shares of ANI Pharmaceuticals by 1,681.2% during the 3rd quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 143,033 shares of the specialty pharmaceutical company’s stock worth $8,534,000 after acquiring an additional 135,003 shares in the last quarter. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of ANI Pharmaceuticals during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $405,000. State Street Corp boosted its holdings in shares of ANI Pharmaceuticals by 9.1% in the 3rd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 703,843 shares of the specialty pharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $41,991,000 after buying an additional 58,698 shares in the last quarter. Stifel Financial Corp purchased a new position in shares of ANI Pharmaceuticals in the 3rd quarter valued at $418,000. Finally, Janus Henderson Group PLC raised its stake in ANI Pharmaceuticals by 83.7% during the 3rd quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 9,510 shares of the specialty pharmaceutical company’s stock worth $568,000 after acquiring an additional 4,333 shares in the last quarter. 76.05% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. ANI Pharmaceuticals Price Performance ANI Pharmaceuticals stock opened at $54.41 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.52, a current ratio of 2.74 and a quick ratio of 1.97. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $57.48 and a 200-day simple moving average of $59.68. ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has a 12 month low of $52.50 and a 12 month high of $70.81. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.14 billion, a PE ratio of -98.93 and a beta of 0.73. Insider Activity at ANI Pharmaceuticals In related news, CEO Nikhil Lalwani sold 33,481 shares of ANI Pharmaceuticals stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $57.99, for a total value of $1,941,563.19. Following the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 370,378 shares in the company, valued at $21,478,220.22. The trade was a 8.29 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link . Also, SVP Krista Davis sold 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $60.00, for a total value of $60,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president now owns 49,059 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,943,540. The trade was a 2.00 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders sold a total of 42,231 shares of company stock worth $2,434,286 over the last 90 days. Company insiders own 12.70% of the company’s stock. Analyst Ratings Changes Several equities analysts have issued reports on ANIP shares. Leerink Partnrs raised ANI Pharmaceuticals to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 11th. Leerink Partners began coverage on ANI Pharmaceuticals in a research note on Wednesday, December 11th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $80.00 price target on the stock. Truist Financial boosted their price objective on ANI Pharmaceuticals from $60.00 to $62.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 22nd. Raymond James raised their target price on shares of ANI Pharmaceuticals from $81.00 to $83.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, September 18th. Finally, Piper Sandler initiated coverage on shares of ANI Pharmaceuticals in a research report on Friday, October 11th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $68.00 price target for the company. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, six have assigned a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $77.71. Get Our Latest Stock Report on ANIP ANI Pharmaceuticals Profile ( Free Report ) ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc, a biopharmaceutical company, develops, manufactures, and markets branded and generic prescription pharmaceuticals in the United States and Canada. The company manufactures oral solid dose products; semi-solids, liquids, and topicals; controlled substances; and potent products, as well as performs contract development and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products. See Also Five stocks we like better than ANI Pharmaceuticals Expert Stock Trading Psychology Tips S&P 500 ETFs: Expense Ratios That Can Boost Your Long-Term Gains What is the FTSE 100 index? How AI Implementation Could Help MongoDB Roar Back in 2025 Stock Ratings and Recommendations: Understanding Analyst Ratings Hedge Funds Boost Oil Positions: Is a Major Rally on the Horizon? 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Fresh off a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Hahnemann University Hospital, a young cardiologist arrived in Pottsville at the Reading Railroad Station on East Norwegian Street in 1972. Dr. Muhammad M. Munir came to join Dr. Benjamin Platt, whom he met at Hahnemann, in Dr. Norman Wall’s practice in Pottsville. It was his first practice, in a place he’d hardly ever heard of, and he stayed for 52 years until retiring from the staff of Lehigh Valley Health Network in July. Munir is notable for his dedication, vision and contribution to the health care of Schuylkill County. “My patients were like family to me,” the 83-year-old retired physician said in a recent interview. “They were responsible for me staying here as long as I have.” In retirement, he maintains contact with some of his patients, making sure they are well taken care of. He continues to read medical journals, keeping abreast of the latest developments in cardiology. Dr. Munir was honored recently during a gala at Arrow Studio & Events in Pottsville, organized by his daughter, Farrah, a pediatric cardiologist at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Among the 135 guests was Dr. Abdul Wahhab, a colleague who practiced surgery in Pottsville for 42 years before retiring in 2015. A skilled artist whose work hangs in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill, Wahhab presented Munir with a commemorative painting. In 1977, Munir converted a former A&P supermarket into a Medical Arts Building on Claude A. Lord Boulevard in Pottsville. Joining him as partners were doctors Platt, Wahhab, Abdul Rashid and Ghaffar A. Zafar. During his career, Munir was directly or indirectly responsible for recruiting 15 young doctors of various specialties to practice in Schuylkill County. The son of a postmaster, he grew up in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, at a time of political turmoil. One of seven children, he says his mother’s commitment to education is largely responsible for him becoming a doctor. After graduating from Nishtar Medical College in Multan, Pakistan, in 1964, he did residencies in Albany, the Bronx, London and Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn before securing a two-year fellowship at Hahnemann. Seeing himself as an old-style clinician, Munir spent much of his time in face-to-face encounters with patients. Rarely did he use a computer during a consultation. “Medicine is not strictly a science,” he contends, “there is an art to it.” In addition to his spouse, Misbah, Munir was joined by his children, Shawn, Farrah and Omar at the gala. He was particularly happy that so many of the nurses he worked with at the former Good Samaritan Hospital were able to attend the gala. Nurses, perhaps more than anyone in the medical profession, helped him throughout his career, he says. Long a resident of Howard Avenue in Pottsville, Munir currently lives in Cressona.

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