
Donald Trump’s selection for the nation’s next top law enforcement official is expected to execute the “retribution” and “vengeance” he has promised against his political enemies. Now-former congressman Matt Gaetz — a Trump loyalist who spearheaded legal threats among House Republicans against the prosecutors and judges overseeing the criminal investigations against the former president — has withdrawn his name from consideration one week after Trump picked him for attorney general . A list of names in consideration for the role that circulated in the weeks leading up to Election Day did not include Gaetz, whose selection surprised members of Congress, where he remains under investigation for allegations of sexual misconduct. The job now appears up for grabs. Trump’s next attorney general — among the most critical roles in his administration — is widely expected to defy the Justice Department’s independence and work closely with the White House to protect the president-elect’s agenda. A planning document titled “ Transition Planning: Legal Principles ” that was crafted by Trump’s top campaign advisers offered several potential picks for the job. The list includes Jeffrey Clark, who is among the president-elect’s criminally charged co-defendants in a sprawling election inference case in Georgia and an unindicted co-conspirator in the federal prosecution of the former president for his efforts to overturn election results. Clark, who previously served as assistant attorney general in Trump’s first administration, also worked at a right-wing think tank founded by Russell Vought, among the authors of Project 2025 and Trump’s pick for the next director of the Office of Management and Budget. The transition document also names District Judge Aileen Cannon, who dismissed Trump’s federal criminal case involving his possession of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. Cannon was nominated to the judiciary in 2020. Former White House lawyer Mark Paoletta also appears on the list. Paoletta, who represented Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ wife Ginni during the House select committee investigation into January 6, has previously said it is the “constitutional duty” of the Department of Justice to implement Trump’s agenda. The former general counsel of the Office of Management and Budget in Trump’s first term has previously demanded Justice Department lawyers “be fully committed to implementing President Trump’s policies or they should leave or be fired.” The list also includes Trump’s criminal defense attorney Todd Blanche, who ultimately was nominated for deputy attorney general, the second-highest role at the Justice Department . Emil Bove, who along with Blanche defended Trump during the still-active hush money trial, was also nominated as principal deputy attorney general. Trump does not necessarily need to immediately fill the power vacuum for the top job. His two well-regarded attorneys — who have thus far kept him out of having to face any consequences for his criminal convictions — could fill acting roles at the top of the Justice Department while waiting for the nomination and confirmation of the next attorney general. Donald Trump Jr and Steve Bannon, meanwhile, have pushed for Trump’s legal ally Mike Davis as attorney general. Davis has recently threatened New York Attorney General Letitia James (“we will put your fat a** in prison”) and has vowed a “reign of terror” during the incoming administration. Matthew Whitaker was also considered a top contender for the role; Trump ultimately picked him for NATO ambassador. The former acting attorney general in Trump’s first administration has said that judges need to have a “biblical view of justice” and questioned the judgment of a secular judiciary. He also is on the board of America First Legal and chairs America First Policy Institute, groups that drafted policy documents for Trump’s administration while joining legal challenges against President Joe Biden. Media outlets and right-wing personalities have also offered up the names of several state attorneys general who have vigorously defended the former president. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has launched dozens of lawsuits against the Biden administration, including litigation against the president’s student loan debt relief plans and Title IX changes. He has also tried to inject himself in Trump’s criminal cases by demanding that judges lift gag orders against the former president. He testified in front of members of Congress about Trump’s criminal cases and called on the Justice Department to turn over files related to the special counsel’s investigations. Earlier this year, Trump himself said that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton would make a good candidate for attorney general. Paxton joined state attorneys general who launched a failed attempt to challenge Trump’s loss in four battleground states in 2020, and he spoke at the rally in Washington DC before a mob of Trump’s supporters stormed the Capitol on January 6. Paxton also has cast himself as a victim of political persecution in a way that Trump has characterized the mountain of cases against him. Last year, Paxton was impeached, then acquitted, on allegations that he abused his power in office, and in March, prosecutors agreed to drop three felony securities fraud charges against him. Senator Mike Lee, a former clerk for Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and a former federal prosecutor, has been floated among his GOP colleagues for next attorney general. The adversarial Republican from Utah is among Trump’s biggest cheerleaders in the upper chamber of Congress, and already has the support of some of his colleagues who could hear him out during confirmation hearings. Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who is also the state’s former solicitor general, has also been floated as a possible contender.
Lucid Group ( LCID 14.83% ) is an emerging company in the electric vehicle (EV) space that has caught the attention of investors since its merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) three years ago. Its luxury EVs boast an impressive driving range, and the company is looking to take on industry giants like Tesla . While Lucid stands to gain from the growing long-term demand for electric vehicles, its journey to production hasn't been without hurdles. After reaching a peak of $57.75 per share in late 2021, Lucid's stock has seen a steep decline of 95%, currently trading under $3 per share. If you're thinking of scooping up shares of this promising electric vehicle company, consider the following. Lucid looks to claim its stake in the EV market Lucid Group focuses on manufacturing luxury EVs in pursuit of a more affluent customer base. The company aims to position itself as a premium brand in the competitive automotive industry with its commitment to delivering a high-quality driving experience. One distinguishing feature of Lucid's vehicles is their impressive range. The flagship Lucid Air Pure, priced at $69,900, offers an exceptional range of 420 miles and boasts 430 horsepower. For those seeking even more performance, the Ground Touring model, priced at $110,900, has 819 horsepower and an impressive driving range of 512 miles. In addition to its impressive range, Lucid's fast-charging technology allows drivers to gain 200 miles of range in just 12 minutes, making it an appealing choice for long-distance travel. One thing Lucid doesn't lack is support. Since 2018, the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia has invested billions in the luxury EV maker. At the end of the third quarter, Lucid had over $5 billion in liquidity, providing it with enough funding through 2026. The company also launched its long-awaited SUV model, the Lucid Gravity Grand Touring, in early November and is taking orders for the EV SUV, priced at $94,900. The company began production of this vehicle in December, which boasts an impressive driving range of 450 miles. Lucid has solid backing from the Public Investment Fund and is making progress as it rolls out new vehicles, which could make it an appealing buy. However, investors will want to consider the company's financial situation before investing. Lucid has tapped investors for money numerous times It's been a difficult journey for the automaker, and things haven't quite gone according to plan. When Lucid first went public in 2021, Lucid management projected it would produce and deliver 49,000 vehicles by 2023 and 90,000 by this year . Last year, the company manufactured 8,428 vehicles and delivered 6,001. This year, Lucid has delivered 7,142 vehicles, including 2,781 in the third quarter, a 91% increase from one year ago. The company says it is on track for 9,000 vehicles this year. Lucid has had a slow ramp-up in production, and another pressing concern that investors should be mindful of is its cash burn rate. The company's revenue through the first three quarters of the year is up 31%, to $573 million. However, expenses continue to balloon in comparison. This year, expenses have been around $2.9 billion, and Lucid has a staggering operating loss of $2.3 billion . It lost a similar amount of money through the same period last year. For an up-and-coming, pre-profit company like Lucid, funding is crucial for its long-term success. Because it doesn't have any profit to reinvest into the business, it has had to raise capital several times from outside investors to stay afloat. This includes capital raises through public equity offerings and investments from Saudi Arabia's PIF. In October, Lucid raised $719 million in capital by selling 262.5 million shares priced at around $2.66 per share. The PIF invested another $1 billion in Lucid, bringing the PIF's total investment in Lucid since 2018 to $8.9 billion. The move provides Lucid with enough funding for a financial runway through 2026. LCID Revenue (TTM) data by YCharts Since 2022, Lucid's outstanding shares have increased from 1.65 billion to 2.32 billion, or 40%, as it has repeatedly tapped equity markets and watered down investors' positions in the process. Should you buy, hold, or sell Lucid stock? Lucid Group's luxury EVs are pushing the limits of EVs, and the company could benefit from long-term tailwinds for EVs. According to projections from the consulting firm PwC, the number of EVs in the U.S. could reach 27 million by 2030 and 92 million by 2040. If Lucid can gain its footing and generate positive cash flows, it has a real chance to grow rapidly alongside this market. The company is taking steps to rein in costs but has required further investments from equity offerings and the PIF to keep things going. While the company has a cash runway to 2026, I'd like to see it make progress in improving its bottom-line results. Until then, investors should avoid or sell the stock until more tangible positive results are visible.In a flurry of nominations last week and over the weekend, President-elect Donald Trump added nine potential officials to his administration, including hedge fund manager Scott Bessent for treasury secretary, Brooke Rollins for agriculture secretary and Project 2025 author Russell Vought as head of the Office of Management and Budget. Most of Trump's picks share a certain quality: Loyalty. Bessent, for example, raised money for Trump's campaign, and both Rollins and Vought were part of the administration during Trump's first term in office. Rollins' selection as agriculture secretary rounds out Trump's choices cabinet-level secretary positions. RELATED STORY | Here's who Trump has asked to join his administration Trump and his cabinet appointments now face confirmation tests in the Senate, which are not a guarantee. Pushback from senators against Trump's first pick of Matt Gaetz for attorney general, for example, show that lawmakers are prepared to scrutinize and object to at least some of Trump's appointments. "The Senate, of course, under the Constitution, has the job of advising and consenting on nominations, and I take that responsibility very seriously," Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) told CBS' "Face the Nation." "It will be really important that the new Republican leader in the Senate uphold the Senate's prerogatives under the Constitution and not try to do an end run." Another concern, raised by President Biden's White House, is that the Trump transition team has not yet signed memorandums of understanding or ethics pledges that smooth the transition from one administration to the next. Without the paperwork in place, the FBI has so far not been able to conduct background checks into administration appointments.Dr Shelly Nuruzzaman, a scientist turned entrepreneur, has transformed her love for authentic Bangladeshi curry into a thriving six-figure business. With a modest £650 investment, a passion for cooking, and an entrepreneurial spirit, she created BANG! Curry , a brand now serving over 250,000 customers and stocked in major retailers like Waitrose and HelloFresh. Dr Shelly Nuruzzaman , 52, holds a doctorate in Inertial Confinement Fusion from Imperial College London, graduating in 2000. She spent years working in London's financial sector before pausing her career after the birth of her second son. In 2014, inspired by her Bangladeshi heritage and a desire to balance work with family life, Dr Nuruzzaman decided to channel her culinary skills into a business. Encouraged by her husband, Mark, she coined the name BANG! Curry and embarked on her entrepreneurial journey. "I had more time to cook and focus on what we were eating," Dr Nuruzzaman told The Sun . "The idea of turning that passion into something bigger felt exciting." Starting small, Dr Nuruzzaman invested £650 to kick-start BANG! Curry . She began hosting cooking classes priced at £90 and would showcase her products at local food markets. Drawing from her lifelong experience preparing Bangladeshi dishes, she set out to create curry kits that would make it easier for customers to recreate authentic flavours at home. Perfecting her recipes took nearly a year of experimentation, blending spices to replicate the rich and nuanced tastes of Bangladeshi cuisine. By 2019, Dr Nuruzzaman launched her website and began selling her kits online. "I wanted something simple and approachable, where people could enjoy curry without feeling intimidated by the process," she said in an interview . BANG! Curry has flourished in the years since its launch. The brand has sold 750,000 kits in just five years and continues to grow. Its meal kits simplify cooking by breaking the process down into three easy steps, with video tutorials available to guide customers. Unlike pre-made sauces, BANG! Curry kits offer spice blends that allow customers to prepare homemade curry with their choice of ingredients. The kits cater to various dietary preferences, including vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options, ensuring inclusivity for all households. Dr Nuruzzaman proudly markets her kits as a faster, healthier alternative to takeaway curries. On her LinkedIn profile, she emphasises the convenience of BANG! Curry , which offers the flavours of home-cooked food in a fraction of the time. Today, the brand's products are featured in high-profile platforms like Waitrose and HelloFresh, making them widely accessible. Dr Nuruzzaman's achievements have not gone unnoticed. Her culinary expertise and entrepreneurial drive recently earned her a nomination as one of the Top 10 chefs from Bangladesh. As BANG! Curry continues to thrive, Dr Nuruzzaman credits her heritage and dedication to authenticity for the brand's success. "It's about bringing people closer to the joy of cooking," she says. Her journey from lab coat to CEO highlights the power of blending passion with perseverance, turning a modest investment into a flourishing business.
Dana Hull | (TNS) Bloomberg News Jared Birchall, Elon Musk’s money manager and the head of his family office, is listed as the chief executive officer. Jehn Balajadia, a longtime Musk aide who has worked at SpaceX and the Boring Co., is named as an official contact. Related Articles National Politics | Trump’s picks for top health jobs not just team of rivals but ‘team of opponents’ National Politics | Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to reach consensus National Politics | Biden vetoes once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal judgeships, citing ‘hurried’ House action National Politics | A history of the Panama Canal — and why Trump can’t take it back on his own National Politics | President-elect Trump wants to again rename North America’s tallest peak But they’re not connected to Musk’s new technology venture, or the political operation that’s endeared him to Donald Trump. Instead, they’re tied to the billionaire’s new Montessori school outside Bastrop, Texas, called Ad Astra, according to documents filed with state authorities and obtained via a Texas Public Information Act request. The world’s richest person oversees an overlapping empire of six companies — or seven, if you include his political action committee. Alongside rockets, electric cars, brain implants, social media and the next Trump administration, he is increasingly focused on education, spanning preschool to college. One part of his endeavor was revealed last year, when Bloomberg News reported that his foundation had set aside roughly $100 million to create a technology-focused primary and secondary school in Austin, with eventual plans for a university. An additional $137 million in cash and stock was allotted last year, according to the most recent tax filing for the Musk Foundation. Ad Astra is closer to fruition. The state documents show Texas authorities issued an initial permit last month, clearing the way for the center to operate with as many as 21 pupils. Ad Astra’s website says it’s “currently open to all children ages 3 to 9.” The school’s account on X includes job postings for an assistant teacher for preschool and kindergarten and an assistant teacher for students ages 6 to 9. To run the school, Ad Astra is partnering with a company that has experience with billionaires: Xplor Education, which developed Hala Kahiki Montessori school in Lanai, Hawaii, the island 98% owned by Oracle Corp. founder Larry Ellison. Ad Astra sits on a highway outside Bastrop, a bedroom community about 30 miles from Austin and part of a region that’s home to several of Musk’s businesses. On a visit during a recent weekday morning, there was a single Toyota Prius in the parking lot and no one answered the door at the white building with a gray metal roof. The school’s main entrance was blocked by a gate, and there was no sign of any children on the grounds. But what information there is about Ad Astra makes it sound like a fairly typical, if high-end, Montessori preschool. The proposed schedule includes “thematic, STEM-based activities and projects” as well as outdoor play and nap time. A sample snack calendar features carrots and hummus. While Birchall’s and Balajadia’s names appear in the application, it isn’t clear that they’ll have substantive roles at the school once it’s operational. Musk, Birchall and Balajadia didn’t respond to emailed questions. A phone call and email to the school went unanswered. Access to high quality, affordable childcare is a huge issue for working parents across the country, and tends to be an especially vexing problem in rural areas like Bastrop. Many families live in “childcare deserts” where there is either not a facility or there isn’t an available slot. Opening Ad Astra gives Musk a chance to showcase his vision for education, and his support for the hands-on learning and problem solving that are a hallmark of his industrial companies. His public comments about learning frequently overlap with cultural concerns popular among conservatives and the Make America Great Again crowd, often focusing on what he sees as young minds being indoctrinated by teachers spewing left-wing propaganda. He has railed against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and in August posted that “a lot of schools are teaching white boys to hate themselves.” Musk’s educational interests dovetail with his new role as Trump’s “first buddy.” The billionaire has pitched a role for himself that he — and now the incoming Trump administration — call “DOGE,” or the Department of Government Efficiency. Though it’s not an actual department, DOGE now posts on X, the social media platform that Musk owns. “The Department of Education spent over $1 billion promoting DEI in America’s schools,” the account posted Dec. 12. Back in Texas, Bastrop is quickly becoming a key Musk point of interest. The Boring Co., his tunneling venture, is based in an unincorporated area there. Across the road, SpaceX produces Starlink satellites at a 500,000-square-foot (46,000-square-meter) facility. Nearby, X is constructing a building for trust and safety workers. Musk employees, as well as the general public, can grab snacks at the Boring Bodega, a convenience store housed within Musk’s Hyperloop Plaza, which also contains a bar, candy shop and hair salon. Ad Astra is just a five-minute drive away. It seems to have been designed with the children of Musk’s employees — if not Musk’s own offspring — in mind. Musk has fathered at least 12 children, six of them in the last five years. “Ad Astra’s mission is to foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in the next generation of problem solvers and builders,” reads the school’s website. A job posting on the website of the Montessori Institute of North Texas says “While their parents support the breakthroughs that expand the realm of human possibility, their children will grow into the next generation of innovators in a way that only authentic Montessori can provide.” The school has hired an executive director, according to documents Bloomberg obtained from Texas Health and Human Services. Ad Astra is located on 40 acres of land, according to the documents, which said a 4,000-square-foot house would be remodeled for the preschool. It isn’t uncommon for entrepreneurs to take an interest in education, according to Bill Gormley, a professor emeritus at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University who studies early childhood education. Charles Butt, the chairman of the Texas-based H-E-B grocery chain, has made public education a focus of his philanthropy. Along with other business and community leaders, Butt founded “Raise Your Hand Texas,” which advocates on school funding, teacher workforce and retention issues and fully funding pre-kindergarten. “Musk is not the only entrepreneur to recognize the value of preschool for Texas workers,” Gormley said. “A lot of politicians and business people get enthusiastic about education in general — and preschool in particular — because they salivate at the prospect of a better workforce.” Musk spent much of October actively campaigning for Trump’s presidential effort, becoming the most prolific donor of the election cycle. He poured at least $274 million into political groups in 2024, including $238 million to America PAC, the political action committee he founded. While the vast majority of money raised by America PAC came from Musk himself, it also had support from other donors. Betsy DeVos, who served as education secretary in Trump’s first term, donated $250,000, federal filings show. The Department of Education is already in the new administration’s cross hairs. Trump campaigned on the idea of disbanding the department and dismantling diversity initiatives, and he has also taken aim at transgender rights. “Rather than indoctrinating young people with inappropriate racial, sexual, and political material, which is what we’re doing now, our schools must be totally refocused to prepare our children to succeed in the world of work,” Trump wrote in Agenda 47, his campaign platform. Musk has three children with the musician Grimes and three with Shivon Zilis, who in the past was actively involved at Neuralink, his brain machine interface company. All are under the age of five. Musk took X, his son with Grimes, with him on a recent trip to Capitol Hill. After his visit, he shared a graphic that showed the growth of administrators in America’s public schools since 2000. Musk is a fan of hands-on education. During a Tesla earnings call in 2018, he talked about the need for more electricians as the electric-car maker scaled up the energy side of its business. On the Joe Rogan podcast in 2020, Musk said that “too many smart people go into finance and law.” “I have a lot of respect for people who work with their hands and we need electricians and plumbers and carpenters,” Musk said while campaigning for Trump in Pennsylvania in October. “That’s a lot more important than having incremental political science majors.” Ad Astra’s website says the cost of tuition will be initially subsidized, but in future years “tuition will be in line with local private schools that include an extended day program.” “I do think we need significant reform in education,” Musk said at a separate Trump campaign event. “The priority should be to teach kids skills that they will find useful later in life, and to leave any sort of social propaganda out of the classroom.” With assistance from Sophie Alexander and Kara Carlson. ©2024 Bloomberg News. Visit at bloomberg.com. 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Former four-time F1 champion Sebastian Vettel has made his position clear on the recently re-elected US President Donald Trump , branding. The recent US presidential campaign between Trump and Kamala Harris came to an end on November 5, 2024. The campaign saw many celebrities from multiple fields speak out on their views. Now, Vettel has delivered his verdict on Trump winning the election. During an interview with RTL (below), the German driver, who retired from Formula 1 at the end of 2022, was asked if he would have voted for Trump. He responded: "No. Because I don't think he's a good person. There are lots of other reasons, but I think the short answer is that I don't think he's a good person." When asked what he expects for the world after the election of Trump, Vettel replied: "Well, on the one hand I look at it with concern. I would of course like, or hope, that people are not worse off on balance, that it does not cause too much damage. It remains to be seen. "Maybe, we'll all be surprised, but generally, as I said, I'm not a fan of him. I think he is too narcissistic and puts himself in the spotlight and doesn't really try to do the best for the people of the country." Sebastian Vettel about Donald Trump pic.twitter.com/3Iy8MKLvsI Vettel is not the first from the motorsport world to make his position clear on US politics. Former NASCAR and IndyCar driver Danica Patrick has been very public in her support of Trump. Speaking to the media, Patrick commented, as previously reported by Newsweek Sports : "The person that runs this country should ultimately be running it very much like a business. I can't really think of a better businessman than Donald Trump," Patrick said. "A guy like that who has been in business as long as he has, he's gonna go into that room and he's gonna get stuff done. That's what we need, a president who is actually going to make changes happen." The former driver added: "I think that Trump did a really good job of letting us know that there is such a thing as fake news." Patrick also revealed that 2024 was the first time that she had voted in an election. Encouraging others from the same position to do the same, she explained why she wanted to be so outspoken about her first time voting: "It's a matter of doing that and helping people understand how to do it - especially getting people who have never voted before." Note: All opinions expressed in this article are of Sebastian Vettel and Danica Patrick and do not represent Newsweek.
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BIG 12 THIS WEEKIs the World Series champions’ plucking of another starting pitcher bad for baseball? Or should other organizations just try harder?Happy Birthday for Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024: You are complex. You are playful, warm and friendly, but you are also intense and impulsive. You care. This is a slower paced year. Focus on your closest relationships and make sure you are with people who have your back. Take time to rejuvenate yourself. The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19)  Be patient with children and young people in the morning, because they might annoy you or test you in some way, especially by refusing to accept responsibility for something. Or perhaps their values differ from yours. Tonight: Welcome support. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  Minor disputes or spats with partners, spouses and close friends might occur this morning. This is natural if there is tension in the air. Fortunately, these people will help and support you later in the day. Tonight: Agreement. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  Squabbles about work, duties and possibly a pet might annoy you this morning. Nevertheless, after this happens, you will be productive in all your efforts because you’re willing to do whatever is necessary to make things work. In fact, it will all unfold with dignity and tradition. Tonight: You’re organized. CANCER (June 21-July 22)  Difficulties with your kids or younger people who are present might be a challenge this morning. For some of you, this difficulty will be with a romantic partner. Fortunately, this is temporary. The rest of the day will be a delight in pageantry and tradition that all will welcome. Tonight: Socialize! LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  In your zeal to make this day unfold according to your hopes and plans, you might be at odds with a parent or a family member this morning. Let this go. Move on. In fact, everyone will respect traditional ways of doing things and be willing to put their wishes second to the needs of the group. Tonight: Relax. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  You might feel irritated this morning because you have a lot on your plate. Unexpected guests or news from family members you haven’t seen for a while might catch you off guard. Fortunately, you will rise to the task and keep things orderly and practical. Planning always pays off. Tonight: Conversations! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  Morning squabbles with a friend or a group, perhaps about money or possessions, might irritate you. Fortunately, whatever the problem is it will be resolved. Later in the day, you feel calm, in control and capable of running everything smoothly. Tonight: Everything’s orderly. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  Someone might challenge you this morning, especially an authority figure who tries to get in your way. (Bad move.) Later in the day, things will flow smoothly, and you will take on chores and duties with grace and a willing acceptance of duty. Tonight: You win! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  Ignore worries and challenges with travel or controversial politics this morning. Everything will come together in one way or another. By the end of the day, with the sun in your sign and your strong sense of duty, you will be pleased with how this day unfolds. Tonight: Quiet times. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  Squabbles about shared values, shared costs and inheritances might be a challenge to your morning. However, there is no sign that reveres tradition more than you. Furthermore, you have unwavering family values. Tonight: Friendships. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  Don’t let morning squabbles with partners, friends, parents or bosses ruin your day. It’s not going to happen. Au contraire! Today you will be respected because of the unflagging energy and support you are giving to everyone. You will spare no effort. Tonight: You’re noticed. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  Steer clear of controversial subjects or travel problems this morning. You need to stay calm and clear today, which you will, because you’re willing to put your own comfort second so that everything comes off in a way that pleases everyone. Tonight: Explore! — King Features Syndicate Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Prospera Financial Services Inc cut its position in Johnson Controls International plc ( NYSE:JCI – Free Report ) by 8.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 8,248 shares of the company’s stock after selling 808 shares during the quarter. Prospera Financial Services Inc’s holdings in Johnson Controls International were worth $640,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of JCI. Fortitude Family Office LLC raised its position in Johnson Controls International by 195.8% in the third quarter. Fortitude Family Office LLC now owns 420 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 278 shares during the last quarter. Continuum Advisory LLC raised its position in shares of Johnson Controls International by 65.2% during the second quarter. Continuum Advisory LLC now owns 527 shares of the company’s stock worth $35,000 after acquiring an additional 208 shares during the last quarter. Wolff Wiese Magana LLC raised its position in shares of Johnson Controls International by 977.3% during the third quarter. Wolff Wiese Magana LLC now owns 474 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after acquiring an additional 430 shares during the last quarter. Western Pacific Wealth Management LP bought a new position in shares of Johnson Controls International during the third quarter worth about $44,000. Finally, Hexagon Capital Partners LLC raised its position in shares of Johnson Controls International by 39.7% during the second quarter. Hexagon Capital Partners LLC now owns 711 shares of the company’s stock worth $47,000 after acquiring an additional 202 shares during the last quarter. 90.05% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Johnson Controls International Stock Down 0.6 % Johnson Controls International stock opened at $83.45 on Friday. Johnson Controls International plc has a fifty-two week low of $51.70 and a fifty-two week high of $87.16. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a current ratio of 0.94. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $78.13 and its 200 day simple moving average is $72.44. The stock has a market cap of $55.26 billion, a PE ratio of 32.85, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.34 and a beta of 1.29. Johnson Controls International Announces Dividend Insiders Place Their Bets In other Johnson Controls International news, COO Nathan D. Manning sold 1,167 shares of Johnson Controls International stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $72.75, for a total transaction of $84,899.25. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer now owns 143,488 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,438,752. This trade represents a 0.81 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website . Also, CEO George Oliver sold 110,616 shares of Johnson Controls International stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $84.60, for a total transaction of $9,358,113.60. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 1,244,617 shares in the company, valued at approximately $105,294,598.20. This represents a 8.16 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders have sold a total of 561,095 shares of company stock valued at $44,820,037 in the last 90 days. 0.69% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on JCI. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price objective on Johnson Controls International from $73.00 to $81.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, August 2nd. Morgan Stanley began coverage on Johnson Controls International in a research report on Friday, September 6th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $85.00 price objective for the company. Barclays raised their price objective on Johnson Controls International from $62.00 to $64.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 2nd. Oppenheimer raised their target price on Johnson Controls International from $86.00 to $87.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 7th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on Johnson Controls International from $84.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 7th. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $77.21. Get Our Latest Research Report on Johnson Controls International About Johnson Controls International ( Free Report ) Johnson Controls International plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in engineering, manufacturing, commissioning, and retrofitting building products and systems in the United States, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. It operates in four segments: Building Solutions North America, Building Solutions EMEA/LA, Building Solutions Asia Pacific, and Global Products. 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