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According to Bersamin, the scheduled signing of the proposed P6.352-trillion 2025 national budget on Friday, Dec. 20, is postponed to give way to a review led by Marcos himself. President Marcos is set to veto certain provisions of the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) in the interest of public welfare, MalacanĚang announced early Wednesday morning, Dec. 18. This development came following budget cuts in the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). "We can now confirm that certain items and provisions of the national budget bill will be vetoed in the interest of public welfare, to conform with the fiscal program, and in compliance with laws," Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said in a statement. According to Bersamin, the scheduled signing of the proposed P6.352-trillion 2025 national budget on Friday, Dec. 20, is postponed to give way to a review led by Marcos himself. "The scheduled signing of the General Appropriations Act on December 20 will not push through to allow more time for a rigorous and exhaustive review of a measure that will determine the course of the nation for the next year," he said. "The ongoing assessment is being led by the President himself, in consultation with the heads of major departments," he added, noting that there is no new date for the signing yet. Early this week, President Marcos defended the significant increase in the proposed budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), saying the government must spend for the safety of the people. The proposed DPWH budget has bloated to P1.113 trillion from the initial P900 billion after the bicameral conference committee meeting. "But public works is still going to be one of the top recipients of budget because marami na tayong ginagawa (we are doing many things)," Marcos said. "We have big projects that we have to put in place. Infrastructure is important. And don't forget flood control became such a big, big part of the work of the DPWH," he added. On the other hand, the President said they are working to restore the P10-billion cut in the proposed budget for the DepEd. He said the budget cut contradicted his administration's policy direction regarding Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). "I think we'll still be able to do it, to be able to do something. Maybe this is the first thing, hindi pa buo ang sagot ko pero sasabihin ko na sa inyo, tinatrabaho namin 'yan (my answer is not complete yet but I will say now that we are working on it)," Marcos said. "You know, P12-billion request, the original request of the P12 billion to be reduced down to two. P12 billion is only sufficient to maintain what we're already doing when in fact we have to do more. So yun na nga, we have to figure that out. But we are," he added. Despite this, President Marcos said he will strive to sign the 2025 GAA before Christmas.Drone operators worry that anxiety over mystery sightings will lead to new restrictions
How to Make the Perfect Sloppy Joe Without the MeatDrones for commercial and recreational use have grown rapidly in popularity, despite restrictions on who can operate them and where they can be flown. No-fly zones are enforced around airports, military installations, nuclear plants, certain landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, and sports stadiums during games. Not everybody follows the rules. Sightings at airports have shut down flights in a few instances. Reported sightings of what appear to be drones flying over New Jersey at night in recent weeks have created anxiety among some residents, in part because it is not clear who is operating them or why. Some state and local officials have called for stricter rules to govern drones. After receiving reports of drone activity last month near Morris County, New Jersey, the Federal Aviation Administration issued temporary bans on drone flights over a golf course in Bedminster , New Jersey, that is owned by President-elect Donald Trump, and over Picatinny Arsenal Military Base . The FAA says the bans are in response to requests from âfederal security partners.â The FAA is responsible for the regulations governing their use , and Congress has written some requirements into law. With a 2018 law, the Preventing Emerging Threats Act, Congress gave certain agencies in the Homeland Security and Justice departments authority to counter threats from unmanned aircraft to protect the safety of certain facilities. New drones must be outfitted with equipment allowing law enforcement to identify the operator, and Congress gave the agencies the power to detect and take down unmanned aircraft that they consider dangerous. The law spells out where the counter-drone measures can be used, including ânational special security eventsâ such as presidential inaugurations and other large gatherings of people. To get a âremote pilot certificate,â you must be at least 16 years old, be proficient in English, pass an aeronautics exam, and not suffer from a âmental condition that would interfere with the safe operation of a small unmanned aircraft system.â Yes, but the FAA imposes restrictions on nighttime operations. Most drones are not allowed to fly at night unless they are equipped with anti-collision lights that are visible for at least 3 miles (4.8 kilometers). Over the past decade, pilots have reported hundreds of close calls between drones and airplanes including airline jets. In some cases, airplane pilots have had to take evasive action to avoid collisions. Drones buzzing over a runway caused flights to be stopped at Londonâs Gatwick Airport during the Christmas travel rush in 2018 and again in May 2023 . Police dismissed the idea of shooting down the drones, fearing that stray bullets could kill someone. Advances in drone technology have made it harder for law enforcement to find rogue drone operators â bigger drones in particular have more range and power. Some state and local officials in New Jersey are calling for stronger restrictions because of the recent sightings, and that has the drone industry worried. Scott Shtofman, director of government affairs at the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International, said putting more limits on drones could have a âchilling effectâ on âa growing economic engine for the United States.â âWe would definitely oppose anything that is blindly pushing for new regulation of what are right now legal drone operations,â he said. AirSight, a company that sells software against âdrone threats,â says more than 20 states have enacted laws against privacy invasion by drones, including Peeping Toms. Will Austin, president of Warren County Community College in New Jersey, and founder of its drone program, says it's up to users to reduce public concern about the machines. He said operators must explain why they are flying when confronted by people worried about privacy or safety. âIt's a brand new technology that's not really understood real well, so it will raise fear and anxiety in a lot of people,â Austin said. âWe want to be good professional aviators and alleviate that.â Associated Press reporter Rebecca Santana in Washington, D.C., contributed.
Franklin Resources Inc. lifted its stake in MannKind Co. ( NASDAQ:MNKD â Free Report ) by 3.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 160,016 shares of the biopharmaceutical companyâs stock after buying an additional 4,603 shares during the period. Franklin Resources Inc. owned about 0.06% of MannKind worth $1,047,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in MNKD. Millennium Management LLC lifted its position in shares of MannKind by 189.8% in the 2nd quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 4,744,519 shares of the biopharmaceutical companyâs stock worth $24,766,000 after acquiring an additional 3,107,598 shares during the period. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. bought a new position in MannKind in the third quarter worth $12,252,000. Two Sigma Advisers LP lifted its holdings in shares of MannKind by 60.7% during the 3rd quarter. Two Sigma Advisers LP now owns 2,648,327 shares of the biopharmaceutical companyâs stock worth $16,658,000 after acquiring an additional 1,000,600 shares during the period. Parkman Healthcare Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of MannKind by 37.1% during the 3rd quarter. Parkman Healthcare Partners LLC now owns 3,304,085 shares of the biopharmaceutical companyâs stock valued at $20,783,000 after acquiring an additional 894,486 shares in the last quarter. Finally, BNP Paribas Financial Markets increased its stake in MannKind by 421.3% in the third quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 471,802 shares of the biopharmaceutical companyâs stock valued at $2,968,000 after acquiring an additional 381,298 shares during the period. 49.55% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. MannKind Stock Down 1.0 % Shares of MannKind stock opened at $6.82 on Friday. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $6.78 and a 200 day simple moving average of $6.10. The stock has a market cap of $1.88 billion, a PE ratio of 97.43 and a beta of 1.28. MannKind Co. has a 12 month low of $3.17 and a 12 month high of $7.63. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Get Our Latest Research Report on MNKD Insider Activity In other news, Director Steven B. Binder sold 67,539 shares of MannKind stock in a transaction on Friday, November 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $6.76, for a total transaction of $456,563.64. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 1,075,026 shares of the companyâs stock, valued at $7,267,175.76. This trade represents a 5.91 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink . Also, insider Stuart A. Tross sold 55,000 shares of the companyâs stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $7.34, for a total transaction of $403,700.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now owns 967,191 shares of the companyâs stock, valued at approximately $7,099,181.94. This represents a 5.38 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders sold a total of 190,075 shares of company stock valued at $1,325,587 in the last ninety days. 3.00% of the stock is owned by insiders. About MannKind ( Free Report ) MannKind Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development and commercialization of inhaled therapeutic products for endocrine and orphan lung diseases in the United States. It offers Afrezza, an inhaled insulin used to improve glycemic control in adults with diabetes, and the V-Go wearable insulin delivery device, which provides continuous subcutaneous infusion of insulin in adults. Featured Stories Five stocks we like better than MannKind Compound Interest and Why It Matters When Investing Buffett Takes the Bait; Berkshire Buys More Oxy in December Stock Average Calculator Top 3 ETFs to Hedge Against Inflation in 2025 What Investors Need to Know About Upcoming IPOs These 3 Chip Stock Kings Are Still Buys for 2025 Receive News & Ratings for MannKind Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for MannKind and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .New Delhi: District-level data collection on climate change, creation of a âclimate-risk atlasâ and realigning of CSR subjects with environmental issues to re-focus from urban to rural areas are among the suggestions made by a core advisory group of the NHRC, officials said on Tuesday. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) organised a meeting of the group on environment, climate change and human rights on the theme âClimate Change and Human Rightsâ in hybrid mode in New Delhi. NHRCâs acting chairperson Vijaya Bharathi Sayani emphasised that climate change is impacting vulnerable communities, particularly tribal people whose traditional livelihoods are directly tied to the environment. She highlighted the ancient wisdom embedded in Indian texts, which underscores the deep connection between humanity and nature, to find solutions to deal with the challenges posed by climate change, the NHRC said in a statement. Some of the suggestions that emanated from the discussions included collecting data on climate change at the district level to understand its dimensions, and collaborating with local communities to develop expertise with sustainable solutions to mitigate its impact is necessary, a senior official said. Other suggestions included promoting research into the reasons and effects of climate change on migration from rural to urban areas in India, and identifying areas prone to climate change to create a âclimate-risk atlas and mitigate potential impactsâ. Ensuring the effective implementation of the Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA Act) and the Forest Rights Act (2006); and realigning Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) subjects with environmental issues to re-focus from urban to rural areas; encouraging plantation in arid regions using a â1-litre water technique for agroforestryâ in addition to crops, were other suggestions, it said. The Commission said it will further deliberate on the various suggestions to finalise its recommendations to be sent to the government on addressing various challenges aggravated by climate change.
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NCMS White Paper Shows How AI Improves Supply Chain ResilienceATN International, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ATNI â Get Free Report ) declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, December 10th, Wall Street Journal reports. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be given a dividend of 0.24 per share by the technology company on Wednesday, January 8th. This represents a $0.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.79%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 31st. ATN International has increased its dividend by an average of 8.6% per year over the last three years. ATN International has a dividend payout ratio of -300.0% indicating that the company cannot currently cover its dividend with earnings alone and is relying on its balance sheet to cover its dividend payments. Equities research analysts expect ATN International to earn ($0.32) per share next year, which means the company may not be able to cover its $0.96 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of -300.0%. ATN International Trading Down 0.2 % Shares of NASDAQ ATNI opened at $16.59 on Friday. The companyâs 50 day simple moving average is $20.92 and its 200 day simple moving average is $24.57. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95, a current ratio of 1.21 and a quick ratio of 1.15. ATN International has a fifty-two week low of $16.04 and a fifty-two week high of $39.71. The firm has a market capitalization of $250.74 million, a P/E ratio of -6.10 and a beta of 0.60. Analysts Set New Price Targets Read Our Latest Analysis on ATNI ATN International Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) ATN International, Inc, through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of digital infrastructure and communications services to residential, business, and government customers in the United States and internationally. The company operates through International Telecom and US Telecom segments. The company offers mobile, data, voice, broadband, and fixed services; handsets and accessories; and wholesale roaming, long distance voice services, and site maintenance services. Featured Stories Receive News & Ratings for ATN International Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for ATN International and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
LOS ANGELES , Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sports and recreational injuries send more than 3.5 million Americans to the hospital emergency room each year according to the National Safety Council. The problem is much greater in collegiate sports, where NCAA injury incident reports reached 1.3 million in 2022. Beyond soft tissue damage, these injuries include life-altering Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears and Traumatic Brain Injuries. To reduce the occurrence and impact of sports-related injuries, CLR Neurosthenics today launched CLR Advantage TM , a groundbreaking solution that employs interactive software and a wearable, wireless sensor network to collect real-time neurophysiological data while athletes perform pre-programmed physical exercises, cognitive tests, reaction games and position drills. This data is then used to instantly generate reports that reveal hidden deficiencies, indicate player readiness, and guide training routines for injury prevention, performance optimization and rehabilitation. Designed by a team of leading sports neurophysiologists and biometric engineers, patent-pending CLR Advantage TM utilizes FDA-approved qEEG brain wave sensors and physiological monitors to capture a continuous stream of high-resolution data, including cortical power, heart rate, heart rate variability, respiration rate, trapezoidal tension, galvanic skin response and peripheral temperature. The solution then employs NASA technology to process biometric signals and report on neurophysiological capabilities, including brain connectivity, power, activation and symmetry during various physical tasks and mental exercises. CLR Advantage TM finally correlates event-marked physiologic data to reinforce neurologic observations. For example, data may indicate certain risk in an athlete that exhibits an elevated heart rate, neurologic asymmetry and qEEG inhibition during a single-leg balance exercise. CLR Advantage TM recently completed a two-year clinical trial with 177 NCAA Division I athletes at the University of Cincinnati . Performed in partnership with Select Medical at the University's Sports Medicine Department, the study compared the neurophysiological performance of healthy athletes with those suffering from ACL injuries. Results from the study, which continues to assess injured athletes through various stages of rehabilitation, were published in the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy . To supplement ongoing research, CLR Advantage TM is currently employed by the NFL Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS) to study ACL injury propensity through assessments that include a variety of dynamic force exercises. "For the first time, we now have a better understanding of exactly how the brain is impacted by an acute injury," said Robert Mangine, Senior Athletic Director of Sports Medicine at the University of Cincinnati and Residency Director for NovaCare Rehabilitation. "CLR Advantage TM allows us to look at brain activity as athletes progress through the rehabilitation, then use that data and musculoskeletal measures to determine a safe return to play." The Microsoft Azure cloud-powered CLR Advantage TM platform provides an end-to-end, HIPAA-compliant solution for operators to organize teams, create athlete profiles, schedule appointments, conduct assessments, monitor live biometric data, and generate comprehensive analytic reports. Offered on a subscription basis, the solution is available for demonstration at CLR Neurosthenics' Los Angeles Assessment Center. https://clradvantage.com/ For additional information contact: Mark O'Bryan (424) 256-7264 [email protected] 1 https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/144/5/e20192759/38190/Soccer-Injuries-in-Children-and-Adolescents 2 https://perma.cc/9EG6-6TBJ ; Robert L. Parisien et. al., Implementation of an Injury Prevention Program in NCAA Division I Athletics Reduces Injury-Related Health Care Costs. 9 Orthopedic J. of Sports Med. (2023). https://ijspt.org/task-driven-neurophysiological-qeeg-baseline-performance-capabilities-in-healthy-uninjured-division-i-college-athletes/ SOURCE CLR NeurosthenicsKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) â Chaz Lanier scored 18 and No. 7 Tennessee extended its season-opening winning streak to seven games with a 78-35 victory over UT Martin on Wednesday. Felix Okpara had 10 points and 11 rebounds for the Volunteers (7-0). Zakai Zeigler added 11 points and nine assists, and Igor Milicic had 13 rebounds and nine points. The Skyhawks (2-5) were led by Josu Grullon's 15 points. Lanier scored 11 points in the first half as Tennessee built a 35-20 lead at the half. Grullon had 10 for UT Martin. UT Martin: Dropped its fifth straight after two opening wins under first-year coach Jeremy Shulman. After 21 wins last year, the Skyhawks brought in 16 newcomers this season. They are picked to finish 10th in the Ohio Valley Conference. Tennessee: After receiving the news that 6-foot-9 sophomore J.P. Estrella will miss the entire season with a foot injury, the Vols have had to go back to the drawing board to determine their rotation on the front court. Estrella had been coming off the bench with Cade Phillips to spell Igor Milicic and Felix Okpara. What that big man rotation looks like will be interesting. From late in the first half to early in the second half, Tennessee scored 14 straight points and turned a 10-point lead into a 44-20 advantage. Zakai Zeigler had five of those points. UT Martin committed 18 turnovers. Five of those were shot-clock violations. Tennessee scored 24 points off the turnovers. UT Martin will be at Charleston Southern next Tuesday. Tennessee will host Syracuse next Tuesday in the SEC/ACC Challenge. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball
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(The Center Square) â After a few recent recount wins for Republicans in state House races, it is confirmed that Democrats have lost the supermajority in the state House. Yet, on Jan. 8, the first regular session of the 75th General Assembly will open with Democrats still in control of both the stateâs Senate and House. âColorado Democrats held back the red wave that swept much of the country,â the Colorado Democratic Party said in a statement . âWe did that by showing up, especially in communities where Democrats arenât typically competitive. But thereâs more to do.â With Democrats also controlling the governorâs seat, the party will have a trifecta in the state. That makes Colorado one of just 15 states with a Democrat trifecta going into 2025. Republicans, on the other hand, will have a trifecta in 23 states. Shad Murib, chair of the Colorado Democratic Party, said that âunusualâ campaigning strategies helped Democrats maintain their majorities despite Republican momentum nationwide. âWith that refocus on rural Colorado and actually taking a look at counties that have often been left behind ... we found that a little bit goes a long way in some of these communities," Murib said. "So much of the work of politics is really about showing up.â Even though Republicans are still in the minority, they are staying positive going into the 2025 legislative session. âThis historic win marks the three seats flipped for the House Republicans this year,â said the Colorado House Republicans after two House Republicans were confirmed to have won their recounts. âWe are so excited to welcome them to our House Caucus.â This election marked the first in the past decade that Republicans actually won seats in the state House instead of losing them. Breaking the House supermajority and preventing one in the Senate will also give Republicans more power in the 2025 legislative session. Without a supermajority, Democrats cannot refer constitutional amendments to the ballot without Republican support. It will also prevent potential veto overrides of Gov. Jared Polis, who, though a Democrat, has been labeled a âpersistent roadblockâ to progressive policies. Ultimately, while the Republicansâ wins will likely not be enough to slow the tide of Democrat policies in the state entirely, it could still lead to more collaboration between the parties, as reported by the publication of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce . âReducing the number of Democrats ... could have a tangible impact on the kinds of bills coming out of the House.âNoneSpurs predicted to add Lakers superstar in surprising blockbuster trade | Sporting News
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Seattle (7-5) at Arizona (6-6) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Cardinals by 2 1/2. Series record: Seahawks lead 28-22-1. Against the spread: Seahawks 5-6-1, Cardinals 8-4. Last meeting: Seahawks beat Cardinals 16-6 on Nov. 24, 2024, in Seattle. Last week: Seahawks beat Chargers, 26-21; Cardinals lost to Vikings, 23-22. Seahawks offense: overall (16), rush (28), pass (2), scoring (15). Seahawks defense: overall (18), rush (21), pass (12), scoring (12). Cardinals offense: overall (11), rush (6), pass (22), scoring (17). Cardinals defense: overall (17), rush (13), pass (18), scoring (11). Turnover differential: Seahawks minus-6, Cardinals minus-1. DT Leonard Williams has been one of the most dominant players in the league over the past two weeks. Williams had 2 1/2 sacks, four tackles for loss and three quarterback hits two weeks ago against the Cardinals. Williams sacked Aaron Rodgers twice and scored his first career touchdown on a 92-yard pick-6. QB Kyler Murray has had some good moments over the past two games and completed 31 of 45 passes for 260 yards and a touchdown against the Vikings. But he also threw two interceptions in the fourth quarter which proved costly. QB Geno Smith vs. Arizona's defense. Smith has had another solid season and now he'll face an Arizona defense that's been vastly improved over the past 1 1/2 months. The Cardinals have been much more productive in the pass rush with 23 sacks over the past six games. That ranks third in the NFL over that span. Coach Mike Macdonald said he is optimistic that P Michael Dickson (back spasms) will be able to play this weekend, but bringing in another punter this week is âon the table.â.. LB Uchenna Nwosu has a chance to play this week. Nwosu missed the first four games of the season with a knee injury, then injured his thigh in his first game back in Week 5, and has been on injured reserve since. ... The Cardinals are relatively healthy. DLs Darius Robinson (calf) and Dante Stills (back) have been limited in practice this week. The Seahawks have won six straight games in the series going back to 2022. The Cardinals last won 23-13 on Nov. 21, 2021. The Cardinals haven't won at home against the Seahawks since 2020. The Seahawks' next win will be the 400th in franchise history. ... Since Week 9, Seattleâs defense ranks fifth in the NFL with 17.5 points allowed per game, 299 yards allowed per game, and 84.3 rushing yards allowed per game, while ranking sixth in the league with 18.8 first downs allowed. ... The Seahawks have two pick-6s in the past two games, the first time the team has done so since 2012. ... The Seahawks have held three straight opponents to under 300 yards, and fewer than 100 rushing yards. ... Seattle has outscored its opponents by 37 points in the final two minutes of halves this season, the best in the NFL. .. WR DK Metcalf needs one receiving TD to pass Steve Largent for the most in a playerâs first six seasons in franchise history with 47. ... Smith needs one 300-yard game to tie Russell Wilson for the most 300-yard games in a single season in franchise history with five. ... WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba Needs 171 yards for his first 1,000-yard season, and to become the 10th player in franchise history to reach that mark. ... Arizona has won three straight games at home. The Cardinals outscored those opponents 77-30 while scoring nine touchdowns and allowing none. ... TE Trey McBride has caught 12 passes in two straight games, which is the first time a tight end has had at least 12 receptions in two straight games in NFL history. ... Arizona's six losses have come to teams with a combined 55-18 record this season entering Week 14. ... S Budda Baker has 114 tackles this season, which ranks sixth in the league. ... McBride's caught 73 passes this season. He needs just nine more catches over the next five games to break his franchise record for a tight end. ... WR Marvin Harrison Jr. has caught seven TD passes this season, which leads all NFL rookies. ... The Cardinals have been flagged for 61 penalties this season, which is the fewest in the NFL. But the team was flagged 10 times in last week's loss to the Vikings. Arizona's defense is a strong play at home. The Cardinals are giving up just 17 points per game at State Farm Stadium, which is second in the league behind Pittsburgh. AP NFL:As the cost of living continues to rise across Australia, homeowners are increasingly looking for solutions that save money and contribute positively to the environment. Amid this financial strain, net zero homes are emerging as a viable option to significantly reduce utility bills and ease financial stress for homeowners. A net zero home is designed to be highly efficient in its energy use, reducing costs while minimising carbon output. 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JPMorgan Chase & Co. ( NYSE:JPM )âs stock price dropped 0.7% during trading on Friday . The company traded as low as $240.93 and last traded at $241.50. Approximately 889,141 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 90% from the average daily volume of 9,029,898 shares. The stock had previously closed at $243.14. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of research firms recently weighed in on JPM. Morgan Stanley cut shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from an âoverweightâ rating to an âequal weightâ rating and upped their target price for the company from $220.00 to $224.00 in a research note on Monday, September 30th. Barclays increased their target price on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $217.00 to $257.00 and gave the stock an âoverweightâ rating in a report on Monday, October 14th. Daiwa Capital Markets decreased their price target on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $240.00 to $235.00 and set an âoverweightâ rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, October 10th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $240.00 to $270.00 and gave the stock an âoverweightâ rating in a research note on Friday, November 15th. Finally, Citigroup lifted their price objective on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $215.00 to $250.00 and gave the company a âneutralâ rating in a report on Tuesday, November 19th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have given a hold rating and ten have issued a buy rating to the companyâs stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of âHoldâ and a consensus target price of $234.81. Check Out Our Latest Research Report on JPM JPMorgan Chase & Co. Trading Down 0.8 % JPMorgan Chase & Co. ( NYSE:JPM â Get Free Report ) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, October 11th. The financial services provider reported $4.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.02 by $0.35. JPMorgan Chase & Co. had a return on equity of 16.71% and a net margin of 19.64%. The business had revenue of $43.32 billion for the quarter, compared to analystsâ expectations of $41.43 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $4.33 EPS. JPMorgan Chase & Co.âs revenue for the quarter was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, analysts forecast that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will post 17.62 EPS for the current fiscal year. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 31st. Investors of record on Monday, January 6th will be issued a dividend of $1.25 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, January 6th. This represents a $5.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.07%. JPMorgan Chase & Co.âs payout ratio is 27.82%. Hedge Funds Weigh In On JPMorgan Chase & Co. A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in JPM. Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd. bought a new position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Catalyst Capital Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the third quarter worth $27,000. Fairway Wealth LLC acquired a new position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the second quarter worth $32,000. Anfield Capital Management LLC bought a new position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the second quarter valued at $34,000. Finally, West Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the 3rd quarter valued at $37,000. 71.55% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) JPMorgan Chase & Co operates as a financial services company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Consumer & Community Banking (CCB), Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB), Commercial Banking (CB), and Asset & Wealth Management (AWM). The CCB segment offers deposit, investment and lending products, cash management, and payments and services; mortgage origination and servicing activities; residential mortgages and home equity loans; and credit cards, auto loans, leases, and travel services to consumers and small businesses through bank branches, ATMs, and digital and telephone banking. Recommended Stories Receive News & Ratings for JPMorgan Chase & Co. Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for JPMorgan Chase & Co. and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
LA Tech kicker John Hoyet Chance kicks off to Army during the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl at Independence Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Shreveport, La. By JILL PICKETT | Staff photographer LA Tech wide receiver Tru Edwards signals a first down after making a catch in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl against Army on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La. By JILL PICKETT | Staff photographer LA Tech offensive lineman Ja'Marion Kennedy moves at the snap to block against Army during the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl at Independence Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Shreveport, La. By JILL PICKETT | Staff photographer Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Shreveport was well represented in the 2024 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl with 10 players listed on the Louisiana Tech roster. Four saw action with wide receiver Tru Edwards, offensive lineman Ja'Marion Kenndy and kicker John Hoyet Chance all in the starting lineup. Long snapper Ean Burch (Loyola) also played. Edwards led all receivers in the game with eight catches for 92 yards. He is the son of former Huntington High and Louisiana Tech standout Troy Edwards. He was born in Shreveport but was a two-sport (football, track and field) at Mansfield Legacy High School in Texas. Kennedy is a redshirt freshman from Northwood High School and started at right guard for the Bulldogs. Chance is a freshman who played at Captain Shreve last season. He inherited the kickoff duties for the bowl game when regular season kicker Buck Buchanan entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. Chance responded by putting all three of his kickoffs in the end zone for touchbacks. Others listed from the area included Braden Curry and Tristan Santoro of Evangel, Aubrey Hermes and Jay Simon from Calvary, Kendrick Rucker, Huntington and Mason Welch, Northwood. Photos: Check out the action from Army's victory over LA Tech in the Independence Bowl Army defeated LA Tech in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl on Saturday in Shreveport. Getting a one-up on rival Army quarterback Bryson Daily broke the NCAA record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback with his third score of the night. His 3-yard scoring run on the first play of the fourth quarter gave him 32 on the season. His total surpassed the previous record set by quarterback Keenan Reynolds who played for Army's biggest rival Navy. Daily had already set Army records for touchdowns responsible for in a season, rushing touchdowns in a season and rushing touchdowns in a single game. He also set an American Athletic Conference record for touchdowns in a single season. Tech in the Independence Bowl Louisiana Tech made its sixth appearance in the Independence Bowl - the most of any team. The Bulldogs have a record of 3-2-1 in the bowl that includes the only tie in the history of the bowl (1990 versus Maryland). Tech also has the only shutout in bowl history with a 14-0 defeat of Miami (Fla.) in its last appearance in the local bowl in 2019. Army grinds it out The Black Knights third scoring drive of the night took an Independence Bowl record 21 plays to cover 75 yards and ate up 12 minutes and 21 seconds of the second quarter. The drive consisted of 17 running plays and four passes with one completion. The Black Knights converted three third downs and two fourth downs in the drive. It was their third possession of the game and gave Army a 21-3 lead with 1:44 left to play in the first half. For the game Army ran the ball 64 times which tied them for third most in an Independence Bowl with McNeese (1980) and its 321 yards are the second most. Army defense stifling Army's defense held the Bulldogs to just a pair of field goals, the fourth-fewest in Independence Bowl history. They became the fourth team to keep their opponent out of the endzone. Louisiana Tech's 219 total yards are the fifth fewest in Independence Bowl history and their 50 plays and 22 rushing attempts are the second-fewest in bowl history. Attendance mark The announced attendance of 34,283 is the highest for the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl since 2014.As Canada Post unionized workers enter the second week on the picket lines, small businesses in Nova Scotia are missing out on holiday sales. Some are changing how they do business. Chelsea Thornton, the owner of Dianne Dancewear in Windsor, N.S., says she usually makes about a quarter of the year's sales during the holiday season. But she has had to pause sales on her Etsy shop. Through Canada Post, Thornton only paid around $8 per package delivered to the U.S., where most of her clients are located. Now, she is looking at a shipping price of around $25, something she says no client is willing to pay because it is more than half of the price of her regular products. "Etsy did offer alternative shipping through Ship Station and Chit Chats," said Thornton. "It was a significant price increase and so, as a company, we can't exactly absorb that cost." Chelsea Thornton says she hopes the workers and Canada Post reach a fair agreement so her business can go back to normal. (Chelsea Thornton) Around 55,000 postal workers went on strike on Nov. 15, with wages and benefits the main issues. Thornton said the timing is not the best for small business owners, as many see a rise in demand around Black Friday and end-of-year holidays. Striking postal workers in N.S. say they'd rather not be on the picket line Sarah Duggan, an artist and business owner in Dartmouth, said she had to halt international and out-of-province sales. She is focusing on local clients, personally delivering around the Halifax region. Not only is Duggan seeing weaker sales overall, it is taking more work to keep the business she has. Before the strike, Duggan said she used Canada Post to ship orders even within Halifax since it was practical. Now, she has to communicate with clients to drop off their orders, which adds stress to her work. "I'm trying to be more flexible to be able to offer free delivery, driving around the city to get things to folks or offering them to be able to pick up from me, which is a lot of time spent on logistics," she said. Sarah Duggan says she is now having to do extra to deliver her products to people in the Halifax area. (Mike Duggan) Support for workers While Thornton and Duggan's businesses may be struggling, they aren't criticizing the postal workers. "I know the postal workers here in our small community," said Thornton. "I drop the mail off all the time and I see them. They're part of our local community." MORE STORIES Search continues for killer in 30-year-old Halifax murder case New Heavy rainfall, high winds cause delays, flooding in Nova Scotia N.S. wildfire victim may have to pay hundreds more in property taxes. Political parties weigh in Video What issues matter to Nova Scotians this election N.S. political parties take differing views on federal government's GST holiday
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