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GeneDx Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:WGSWW) Sees Significant Drop in Short InterestGatineau man charged in connection with Dec. 1 homicide in Val-des-MontsTORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Thursday, helped by strength in energy and utilities stocks, while U.S. markets moved lower ahead of reports on the labour market on both sides of the border. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 38.86 points at 25,680.04. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 248.33 points at 44,765.71. The S&P 500 index was down 11.38 points at 6,075.11, while the Nasdaq composite was down 34.86 points at 19,700.26. Friday will bring the monthly jobs reports in both the U.S. and Canada, which markets will be eyeing for clues on upcoming interest rate decisions by central banks, said Kevin Headland, co-chief investment strategist at Manulife Investment Management. The U.S. Federal Reserve has several key data reports coming before it makes its own decision on Dec. 18, said Headland, including inflation. Markets are currently leaning toward a quarter-percentage-point cut from the Fed, he said. But “there’s a lot of data for them to digest before the announcement.” The Bank of Canada’s decision is next week, and Headland said markets seem to think there’s a good chance the central bank could cut by an outsized half-percentage point. “In my belief, the bank is trying to front-run the mortgage renewals that are coming due over the next year or so, to just avoid some of the bigger hits to discretionary spending,” said Headland. “There’s no reason for them not to continue rate cuts unless there’s a surprise tomorrow.” Canadian bank earnings continued to roll in on Thursday. CIBC saw its profit rise while its provisions for loan losses dropped. TD also saw its profit rise, though its adjusted earnings were lower as the bank continues to work through the fallout from its anti-money laundering deficiencies. Meanwhile, BMO’s earnings were a miss on analyst expectations but the bank said it expects loan performance to improve in 2025. So far, there haven’t been any major surprises from bank earnings overall, said Headland. Bitcoin continued its meteoric rise, briefly breaching US$100,000 for the first time after U.S. president-elect Donald Trump tapped crypto advocate Paul Atkins to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. “US$100,000 is definitely a psychological threshold,” said Headland. “I guess time will tell whether it can remain at that level,” he added. “If we’re getting downside pressure to risk assets, I would assume that Bitcoin and other companies will be swept up in that negativity.” But for now, the surge is indicative of the broader positive momentum markets have enjoyed since Donald Trump’s election, said Headland. The Canadian dollar traded for 71.24 cents US compared with 71.09 cents US on Wednesday. The January crude oil contract was down 24 cents at US$68.30 per barrel and the January natural gas contract was up four cents at US$3.08 per mmBTU. The February gold contract was down US$27.80 at US$2,648.40 an ounce and the March copper contract was down a penny at US$4.19 a pound. — With files from The Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 5, 2024. Companies in this story: (TSX:GSPTSE, TSX:CADUSD) Rosa Saba, The Canadian PressSenior Punjab Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday wrote to President Droupadi Murmu , urging her to direct the Centre ro raise a memorial for former prime minister Manmohan Singh at the Raj Ghat complex . Sidhu's letter comes a day after the Congress accused the Centre of insulting Manmohan Singh, the country's first Sikh prime minister, by carrying out his last rites at the Nigambodh Ghat instead of a designated spot that could have become his memorial. ET Year-end Special Reads What kept India's stock market investors on toes in 2024? India's car race: How far EVs went in 2024 Investing in 2025: Six wealth management trends to watch out for The opposition party had written to the Centre for identifying a designated place for Singh's last rites. The Centre responded by saying a decision to set up a memorial has already been taken and a trust would be formed to identify the location soon. Manmohan Singh died on December 26. He was cremated at the Nigambodh Ghat on December 28. BJP president J P Nadda has also responded to the Congress' accusations, saying the Centre has decided to allocate space for Manmohan Singh's memorial and informed his family about it. He accused the grand old party of indulging in "cheap politics" over the former prime minister's cremation. Sharing his letter on X, Sidhu posted, "This is not just about a memorial; it's about upholding historic norms and the dignity of our democracy. 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"I write to you with profound concern and deep conviction regarding the need to establish a memorial for Dr Manmohan Singh, the 13th Prime Minister of India, at the Raj Ghat complex, a site that symbolizes the glorious tradition of commemorating the legacy of our nation's leaders. "As you are aware, all former Prime Ministers, including (caretaker) Prime Minister like Gulzarilal Nanda, have been accorded memorial to honour their contribution. "These include Shanti Van for Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru, Vijay Ghat for Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri, Shakti Sthal for Smt. Indira Gandhi, Vir Bhumi For Rajiv Gandhi, and Sadaiv Atal for Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee," Sidhu wrote. "The Raj Ghat complex has been the chosen resting place for all these leaders, reflecting its sanctity as a repository of our democratic legacy," Sidhu wrote. But this tradition was "conspicuously broken" when Manmohan Singh was cremated at the Nigambodh Ghat, a site where no other prime minister has been cremated, and no steps have been taken to commemorate his remarkable legacy, Sidhu said. "It is alarming to note that this departure from tradition reeks of visible insecurity and political bias," he alleged in his letter. The establishment of memorials is not a partisan issue but an act of preserving India's glorious history and honouring those who have shaped its destiny, wrote Sidhu. He mentioned that Dr Singh's contribution as an economist, statesman, and leader who guided India through a decade of transformative growth and global integration cannot be ignored. "It is pertinent to mention that even Prime Ministers like P V Narasimha Rao, whose cremation took place outside Delhi, have been honoured with memorials, such as Gyan Bhumi in Hyderabad. Therefore, the inaction regarding Dr Singh's memorial raises questions about the motives behind this omission," he said. Sidhu said honouring leaders with memorials has been an integral part of India's democratic ethos, transcending political differences. "Notable exceptions like V P Singh, who lacks a memorial, have drawn criticism even from his family," he pointed out, while adding "this neglect must not be extended to Dr Manmohan Singh, whose legacy is too significant to be ignored or politicized". Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi had said the BJP-led Centre had "totally insulted" Singh, a great son of Mother India and the first prime minister from the Sikh community, by performing his last rites at the Nigambodh Ghat. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )

It’s been tough for Casey Mittelstadt lately. He has struggled to produce after a solid start to the season, but it’s nothing new to him. “I definitely expect a lot more out of myself than what it’s been the last little bit here,” Mittelstadt said. “So I’ve been through stretches like this before, though, and obviously gotten through them, and guys keep working hard and trying to get better. I think that’s how you get through.” The 26-year-old has 18 points in 26 games but has been held scoreless in nine of the last 10. For a player that head coach Jared Bednar said has another level — elite, even — you’ve got to wonder if it’s a mental block he’s going through. Ross Colton May Be Back in Avalanche Lineup Soon “He’s probably a little frustrated in his game, but for us to have a guy that can play in that two hole and play in all situations and help us create offense with some of the high-end wingers that we got, I think is really important,” Bednar said. Accountability is important in any job and it’s no different in professional sports, especially team sports. “When I watch my games back, to be honest, it’s probably mostly my fault, if you want my honest answer,” Mittelstadt said. “As a player, you got to take responsibility and know that you have to be better. Otherwise, you just brush it off and it continues to linger. So for me, just keep working hard and get better.” Mittelstadt only had eight shots in the last 10 games. He had 21 shots in the 10 games prior and notched 11 points. I talked to him about shooting more earlier in the season and if that was something he was focused on. He said he knew he needed to shoot more but it wasn’t natural to him. “He’s got to have more of a shot mentality,” Bednar said. “If you look to pass and stop your feet all the time, the defending is too good in this league, and they’re going to break up a lot of plays. Still makes a lot of really nice plays on a nightly basis.” The Eden Prairie, Minnesota native did not use his cycling of linemates as an excuse for his scoring drought. Bednar, on the other hand, acknowledged that his line has shifted around the most which can throw a player off. “His position, his linemates — they’ve been the most inconsistent, probably out of any line that we’ve had this year because of injuries. So I know that that’s difficult. He’s just got to keep plugging away,” Bednar said. His ice time was significantly reduced in the 5-4 comeback win against his former team, the Buffalo Sabres, on Tuesday. He played 16 minutes, compared to an average of over 20 minutes in the three games before that. Other Avs players going through a slump just needed to get that first after a long while to blow the doors off a scoring drought. Mittelstadt just needs that break — whether it’s a skilled, perfectly placed shot or a lucky bounce, something’s got to give. Other Avalanche News Deen’s Daily: 4 Nations Face-Off Rosters Revealed; Lehkonen, Toews Selected Artturi Lehkonen Joins Mikko Rantanen on Team Finland for 4 Nations Face-Off Next Day: 10 Observations From the Avalanche’s Massive Come-From-Behind Victory vs Buffalo (+) This article first appeared on Colorado Hockey Now and was syndicated with permission.Joe Spagnolo: Liberals’ war of the roses must end

Shares of Chinook Tyee Industry Ltd ( CVE:XCX – Get Free Report ) shot up 21.6% during trading on Friday . The company traded as high as C$0.53 and last traded at C$0.45. 203,469 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 356% from the average session volume of 44,615 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$0.37. Chinook Tyee Industry Price Performance The company has a market cap of C$9.10 million and a PE ratio of -2.60. The business has a 50 day moving average of C$0.45 and a 200 day moving average of C$0.45. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 20.15, a current ratio of 1.55 and a quick ratio of 1.55. Chinook Tyee Industry Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Chinook Tyee Industry Limited operates as a financial service company in Canada. The company was formerly known as Global Railway Industries Ltd. and changed its name to Chinook Tyee Industry Limited in August 2013. Chinook Tyee Industry Limited is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Read More Receive News & Ratings for Chinook Tyee Industry Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Chinook Tyee Industry and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Magnifica Unveils the Future of Luxury Living at December 9th Launch Event Orlando, FL - December 2024Daily scores two TDs to help No. 25 Army hold off UTSA 29-24

All Paws Matter holiday events to help local animal charitiesTORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Thursday, helped by strength in energy and utilities stocks, while U.S. markets moved lower ahead of reports on the labour market on both sides of the border. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 38.86 points at 25,680.04. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 248.33 points at 44,765.71. The S&P 500 index was down 11.38 points at 6,075.11, while the Nasdaq composite was down 34.86 points at 19,700.26. Friday will bring the monthly jobs reports in both the U.S. and Canada, which markets will be eyeing for clues on upcoming interest rate decisions by central banks, said Kevin Headland, co-chief investment strategist at Manulife Investment Management. The U.S. Federal Reserve has several key data reports coming before it makes its own decision on Dec. 18, said Headland, including inflation. Markets are currently leaning toward a quarter-percentage-point cut from the Fed, he said. But “there’s a lot of data for them to digest before the announcement.” The Bank of Canada’s decision is next week, and Headland said markets seem to think there’s a good chance the central bank could cut by an outsized half-percentage point. “In my belief, the bank is trying to front-run the mortgage renewals that are coming due over the next year or so, to just avoid some of the bigger hits to discretionary spending,” said Headland. “There’s no reason for them not to continue rate cuts unless there’s a surprise tomorrow.” Canadian bank earnings continued to roll in on Thursday. CIBC saw its profit rise while its provisions for loan losses dropped. TD also saw its profit rise, though its adjusted earnings were lower as the bank continues to work through the fallout from its anti-money laundering deficiencies. Meanwhile, BMO’s earnings were a miss on analyst expectations but the bank said it expects loan performance to improve in 2025. So far, there haven’t been any major surprises from bank earnings overall, said Headland. Bitcoin continued its meteoric rise, briefly breaching US$100,000 for the first time after U.S. president-elect Donald Trump tapped crypto advocate Paul Atkins to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. “US$100,000 is definitely a psychological threshold,” said Headland. “I guess time will tell whether it can remain at that level,” he added. “If we’re getting downside pressure to risk assets, I would assume that Bitcoin and other companies will be swept up in that negativity.” But for now, the surge is indicative of the broader positive momentum markets have enjoyed since Donald Trump’s election, said Headland. The Canadian dollar traded for 71.24 cents US compared with 71.09 cents US on Wednesday. The January crude oil contract was down 24 cents at US$68.30 per barrel and the January natural gas contract was up four cents at US$3.08 per mmBTU. The February gold contract was down US$27.80 at US$2,648.40 an ounce and the March copper contract was down a penny at US$4.19 a pound. — With files from The Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 5, 2024. Companies in this story: (TSX:GSPTSE, TSX:CADUSD) Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press

William Penn Bancorporation ( NASDAQ:WMPN – Get Free Report ) saw a large growth in short interest in the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 13,300 shares, a growth of 43.0% from the November 30th total of 9,300 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 36,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.4 days. Approximately 0.2% of the shares of the company are sold short. William Penn Bancorporation Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ:WMPN opened at $12.02 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $110.68 million, a PE ratio of -200.33 and a beta of -0.03. The company has a current ratio of 0.78, a quick ratio of 0.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. William Penn Bancorporation has a 1-year low of $10.80 and a 1-year high of $13.87. The business’s 50 day moving average is $12.79 and its 200-day moving average is $12.18. William Penn Bancorporation ( NASDAQ:WMPN – Get Free Report ) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 16th. The company reported $0.01 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.04) by $0.05. William Penn Bancorporation had a negative net margin of 0.09% and a negative return on equity of 0.19%. The firm had revenue of $4.79 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.86 million. William Penn Bancorporation Dividend Announcement Institutional Inflows and Outflows An institutional investor recently raised its position in William Penn Bancorporation stock. Dryden Capital LLC grew its stake in William Penn Bancorporation ( NASDAQ:WMPN – Free Report ) by 722.5% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 228,560 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 200,773 shares during the period. William Penn Bancorporation makes up approximately 4.5% of Dryden Capital LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 9th largest holding. Dryden Capital LLC owned approximately 2.42% of William Penn Bancorporation worth $2,606,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 31.18% of the company’s stock. William Penn Bancorporation Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) William Penn Bancorporation operates as the holding company for William Penn Bank that provides retail and commercial banking products and related financial services in the United States. The company offers time, savings, money market, and demand deposits; certificates of deposit; and non-interest bearing and interest-bearing checking, as well as money market, savings and club, and individual retirement accounts. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for William Penn Bancorporation Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for William Penn Bancorporation and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

MapMyIndia CEO and whole-time director, Rohan Verma, will step down from his executive role effective March 31, 2025. He will transition to a new role as a Non-Executive Director on the company’s board. Verma is in the process of starting a new company in the segment of B2C. MaypMyIndia has approved an investment of ₹10 lakh for a 10 per cent equity stake in the new entity and an additional ₹35 crore through Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCDs). “The Board considered & approved to make an investment of ₹10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs only) to acquire 10 per cent stake at face value of ₹10 per share and further invest ₹35 Crores in the form of Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCDs) in the proposed new Company to be formed by Mr. Rohan Verma for doing the B2C business exclusively,” said the company in its filing. The proposed investment is part of the company’s strategic initiatives to support innovative technologies, while maintaining its exclusive focus on B2B & B2B2C business. Meanwhile, Rakesh Kumar Verma, chairman and managing director will continue to provide the leadership in MapmyIndia.Under his guidance, the company aims to strengthen its position in geospatial technologies and related innovations. MapmyIndia reported a 13.82 per cent year-on-year jump in revenue from operations to ₹103.67 crore in Q2 FY25. However, it registered an 8.2 per cent drop in consolidated net profit to ₹30.33 crore in Q2 FY25, compared to ₹33.04 crore in Q2 FY24. CommentsS&P/TSX composite rises Thursday, U.S. markets down ahead of jobs report TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Thursday, helped by strength in energy and utilities stocks, while U.S. markets moved lower ahead of reports on the labour market on both sides of the border. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 38. Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press Dec 5, 2024 1:46 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message A Canadian flag flies in the Bay Street financial district in Toronto on Friday, August 5, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Thursday, helped by strength in energy and utilities stocks, while U.S. markets moved lower ahead of reports on the labour market on both sides of the border. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 38.86 points at 25,680.04. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 248.33 points at 44,765.71. The S&P 500 index was down 11.38 points at 6,075.11, while the Nasdaq composite was down 34.86 points at 19,700.26. Friday will bring the monthly jobs reports in both the U.S. and Canada, which markets will be eyeing for clues on upcoming interest rate decisions by central banks, said Kevin Headland, co-chief investment strategist at Manulife Investment Management. The U.S. Federal Reserve has several key data reports coming before it makes its own decision on Dec. 18, said Headland, including inflation. Markets are currently leaning toward a quarter-percentage-point cut from the Fed, he said. But “there’s a lot of data for them to digest before the announcement.” The Bank of Canada’s decision is next week, and Headland said markets seem to think there’s a good chance the central bank could cut by an outsized half-percentage point. “In my belief, the bank is trying to front-run the mortgage renewals that are coming due over the next year or so, to just avoid some of the bigger hits to discretionary spending,” said Headland. “There’s no reason for them not to continue rate cuts unless there’s a surprise tomorrow.” Canadian bank earnings continued to roll in on Thursday. CIBC saw its profit rise while its provisions for loan losses dropped. TD also saw its profit rise, though its adjusted earnings were lower as the bank continues to work through the fallout from its anti-money laundering deficiencies. Meanwhile, BMO’s earnings were a miss on analyst expectations but the bank said it expects loan performance to improve in 2025. So far, there haven’t been any major surprises from bank earnings overall, said Headland. Bitcoin continued its meteoric rise, briefly breaching US$100,000 for the first time after U.S. president-elect Donald Trump tapped crypto advocate Paul Atkins to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. “US$100,000 is definitely a psychological threshold,” said Headland. “I guess time will tell whether it can remain at that level,” he added. “If we’re getting downside pressure to risk assets, I would assume that Bitcoin and other companies will be swept up in that negativity.” But for now, the surge is indicative of the broader positive momentum markets have enjoyed since Donald Trump’s election, said Headland. The Canadian dollar traded for 71.24 cents US compared with 71.09 cents US on Wednesday. The January crude oil contract was down 24 cents at US$68.30 per barrel and the January natural gas contract was up four cents at US$3.08 per mmBTU. The February gold contract was down US$27.80 at US$2,648.40 an ounce and the March copper contract was down a penny at US$4.19 a pound. — With files from The Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 5, 2024. Companies in this story: (TSX:GSPTSE, TSX:CADUSD) Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message More The Mix US judge rejects Boeing's plea deal in a conspiracy case stemming from fatal plane crashes Dec 5, 2024 2:15 PM Chief 'disappointed' to see clean water used as a political 'tactic' by Conservatives Dec 5, 2024 2:15 PM Exiled Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof's definition of home is shifting Dec 5, 2024 1:44 PM Featured Flyer

IG Group Holdings plc ( OTCMKTS:IGGHY – Get Free Report )’s share price traded up 11.5% on Friday . The company traded as high as $12.80 and last traded at $12.80. 467 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 52% from the average session volume of 983 shares. The stock had previously closed at $11.48. IG Group Trading Up 11.5 % The business’s fifty day moving average price is $11.45 and its 200-day moving average price is $11.30. IG Group Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) IG Group Holdings plc, a fintech company, engages in the online trading business worldwide. The company offers over the counter (OTC) derivatives, which include CFD (Contracts For Difference) that enable traders to take advantage of changes in an asset's price without owning the asset itself, as well as access to a range of risk-mitigation measures, including stops and limits, and negative-balance protection; and OTC FX and options, and spread bets, under IG and IG Prime brands. Featured Articles Receive News & Ratings for IG Group Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for IG Group and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .S&P/TSX composite rises Thursday, U.S. markets down

One of America's largest health insurers reversed a change in policy Thursday after widespread outcry, saying it would not tie payments in some states to the length of time a patient went under anesthesia. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * One of America's largest health insurers reversed a change in policy Thursday after widespread outcry, saying it would not tie payments in some states to the length of time a patient went under anesthesia. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? One of America’s largest health insurers reversed a change in policy Thursday after widespread outcry, saying it would not tie payments in some states to the length of time a patient went under anesthesia. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield said in a statement that its decision to backpedal resulted from “significant widespread misinformation” about the policy. “To be clear, it never was and never will be the policy of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to not pay for medically necessary anesthesia services,” the statement said. “The proposed update to the policy was only designed to clarify the appropriateness of anesthesia consistent with well-established clinical guidelines.” Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield would have used “physician work time values,” which is published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, as the metric for anesthesia limits; maternity patients and patients under the age of 22 were exempt. But Dr. Jonathan Gal, economics committee chair of the American Society for Anesthesiologists, said it’s unclear how CMS derives those values. In mid-November, the American Society for Anesthesiologists called on Anthem to “reverse the proposal immediately,” saying in a news release that the policy would have taken effect in February in New York, Connecticut and Missouri. It’s not clear how many states in total would have been affected, as notices also were posted in Virginia and Colorado. People across the country registered their concerns and complaints on social media, and encouraged people in affected states to call their legislators. Some people noted that the policy could prevent patients from getting overcharged. Gal said the policy change would have been unprecedented, ignored the “nuanced, unpredictable human element” of surgery and was a clear “money grab.” Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. “It’s incomprehensible how a health insurance company could so blatantly continue to prioritize their profits over safe patient care,” he said. “If Anthem is, in fact, rescinding the policy, we’re delighted that they came to their senses.” Prior to Anthem’s announcement Thursday, Connecticut comptroller Sean Scanlon said the “concerning” policy wouldn’t affect the state after conversations with the insurance company. And New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in an emailed statement Thursday that her office had also successfully intervened. The insurance giant’s policy change came one day after the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, another major insurance company, was shot and killed in New York City. ___ The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content. Advertisement Advertisement

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler is determined to find the "right solution" for Evan Ferguson amid reports the striker could leave on loan during the January transfer window. Republic of Ireland international Ferguson has been restricted to just two Premier League starts for the Seagulls this season. The 20-year-old, who missed Friday evening's 0-0 draw with Brentford due to an ankle issue, has made a further 10 substitute appearances in the top flight, scoring once. Hurzeler insists he is "really happy" to have Ferguson at the Amex Stadium but suggested the player's future is being discussed. "At first, I think he needs to get back on the pitch," Hurzeler said of Ferguson ahead of Monday's trip to Aston Villa. "The rumours, I won’t discuss them in public. "I think it’s very important the player knows our idea, that we know the idea from the player and then it’s most important to be honest with each other, to find the right solution for the club and in the end also for the player. "I’m really happy that Evan is in our squad and I’m hoping that he will be back on the pitch as soon as possible." In Ferguson's absence, Brighton's winless run was stretched to six league matches by a frustrating stalemate against the Bees. Five of those results have come against teams in the bottom half of the division, with the Seagulls dropping from second spot to mid-table amid the poor run. Hurzeler, who has masterminded wins over Manchester United, Tottenham and Manchester City since succeeding Roberto De Zerbi in the summer, has mixed feelings about his first half a season in English football. "When we look at the games we had, for sure we should be disappointed because we have other ambitions," said the 31-year-old German. "We want to finish the games with different results. "But in the end we know that it will be a process, we had a lot of changes in the summer. We have a really, really young squad and therefore we have to give them time. "We know that a process is not always linear. You will do a process in waves and then you have to work hard for it and that’s why there are pros and cons where you can say there was a good half-season or a bad half-season. "We just try to focus on the process, try to improve, try to be more consistent in the way we get results and then I’m quite positive we will play a good second half of the season." Unai Emery's Villa sit only two points above Brighton as they balance domestic duties with their Champions League exploits. "They had also a tough period, now they are getting more and more back to shape," Hurzeler said of Villa. "They had some great games already in the Champions League, they have a clear style of play. "Emery has a big impact on Aston Villa’s philosophy, they have great individual players. "I heard a lot about the atmosphere there so it will be a great opportunity for us to improve and to show our identity."lululemon athletica inc. Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 ResultsTORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Thursday, helped by strength in energy and utilities stocks, while U.S. markets moved lower ahead of reports on the labour market on both sides of the border. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 38.86 points at 25,680.04. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 248.33 points at 44,765.71. The S&P 500 index was down 11.38 points at 6,075.11, while the Nasdaq composite was down 34.86 points at 19,700.26. Friday will bring the monthly jobs reports in both the U.S. and Canada, which markets will be eyeing for clues on upcoming interest rate decisions by central banks, said Kevin Headland, co-chief investment strategist at Manulife Investment Management. The U.S. Federal Reserve has several key data reports coming before it makes its own decision on Dec. 18, said Headland, including inflation. Markets are currently leaning toward a quarter-percentage-point cut from the Fed, he said. But “there’s a lot of data for them to digest before the announcement.” The Bank of Canada’s decision is next week, and Headland said markets seem to think there’s a good chance the central bank could cut by an outsized half-percentage point. “In my belief, the bank is trying to front-run the mortgage renewals that are coming due over the next year or so, to just avoid some of the bigger hits to discretionary spending,” said Headland. “There’s no reason for them not to continue rate cuts unless there’s a surprise tomorrow.” Canadian bank earnings continued to roll in on Thursday. CIBC saw its profit rise while its provisions for loan losses dropped. TD also saw its profit rise, though its adjusted earnings were lower as the bank continues to work through the fallout from its anti-money laundering deficiencies. Meanwhile, BMO’s earnings were a miss on analyst expectations but the bank said it expects loan performance to improve in 2025. So far, there haven’t been any major surprises from bank earnings overall, said Headland. Bitcoin continued its meteoric rise, briefly breaching US$100,000 for the first time after U.S. president-elect Donald Trump tapped crypto advocate Paul Atkins to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. “US$100,000 is definitely a psychological threshold,” said Headland. “I guess time will tell whether it can remain at that level,” he added. “If we’re getting downside pressure to risk assets, I would assume that Bitcoin and other companies will be swept up in that negativity.” But for now, the surge is indicative of the broader positive momentum markets have enjoyed since Donald Trump’s election, said Headland. The Canadian dollar traded for 71.24 cents US compared with 71.09 cents US on Wednesday. The January crude oil contract was down 24 cents at US$68.30 per barrel and the January natural gas contract was up four cents at US$3.08 per mmBTU. The February gold contract was down US$27.80 at US$2,648.40 an ounce and the March copper contract was down a penny at US$4.19 a pound. — With files from The Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 5, 2024. Companies in this story: (TSX:GSPTSE, TSX:CADUSD) Rosa Saba, The Canadian PressIt was an exciting end to the game week 14, as both Fulham and Bournemouth came up with huge wins. Let's have a look at how things went before heading match week 15. New Delhi: The matchweek 14 finally comes to an end, and this congestion of fixtures will bring the Premier League action back this weekend, Saturday onwards. However, the game wekk ended with two exciting results that saw Fulham taking the charge against a very confident Brighton side, while AFC Bournemouth completely dominating Tottenham Hotspur at Vitality stadium. It was truly a mesmerising result for the triumphant teams while for the other two, it was a massive slip as they failed to capitalise and make the most out of these fixtures. This loss against Bournemouth meant that Tottenham slipped down to 10th while their opponents moved up to ninth. Meanwhile, Brighton’s European hopes took a hit after that performance against Fulham, as now the Cottagers are breathing down the Seagulls’ neck at sixth. Fulham 3-1 Brighton BIG three points! 🤍 #FULBHA pic.twitter.com/uz0vwPYnOY — Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) December 5, 2024 At Craven Cottage, Alex Iwobi’s double puts Fulham up to sixth place in the Premier League following a spectacular three-point victory over a determined Brighton team. Although the match was played in terrible weather with a lot of rain and wind, the hosts took an unexpected early lead thanks to a mistake made by Bart Verbruggen. When the former Arsenal midfielder caught the Dutchman’s short pass, he made no mistake and slid the ball into an empty net. However, the Seagulls came back in the second half and earned an equalizer through a brilliant strike from Baleba, but Matt O’Riley’s own goal and Iwobi’s second goal of the game gave the Cottagers the victory. Despite the loss, Brighton had the better number of chances throughout the game and now they are up against the Foxes, Leicester while Fulham will be facing an unforgiving Arsenal side in the next matchday of Premier League. Bournemouth 1-0 Tottenham 🍒 Chill guy Huijsen for Bournemouth’s win over Spurs — who’s your Man of the Match? pic.twitter.com/YCe9cDJMss — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 5, 2024 With a 1-0 victory at home against the London team, Bournemouth moves up to ninth place in the Premier League, and it could have been even more. Spurs were the superior team at the beginning of the match, and Solanke blew a fantastic opportunity to put his old team ahead. Shortly after, Huijsen reached the back post to meet Tavernier’s corner, punishing him for the miss. He put Bournemouth in control of the game by heading past Forster to give the home club a 1-0 lead before 20 minutes. The score was 1-0 at halftime after Bournemouth’s second goal was disallowed just before the interval. Tottenham returned with the same starting lineup and the same drab showing as the first half. As Bournemouth persisted in their attack, VAR chalked off another goal because Evanilson was offside. Son came on for Spurs, but he was unable to keep onside before putting the ball in the net, so Bournemouth still had the lead. Tottenham never truly seemed like they were going to bother Kepa in goal, and they lost rightfully, but the home team may have felt the room for improvement after the number of mistakes they made. Click for more latest Football news . Also get top headlines and latest news from India and around the world at News9. Upamanyu Sanyal has been a sports content writer for a while now. He is a sports enthusiast and a dedicated sports writer working under News9. He has been following football since 2009 and has written a numerous analytical as well as factual pieces on the beautiful game. He himself has played football at a very high level and he loves to write, report and debate about football stories.