Empowered Funds LLC Has $653,000 Stock Position in Limbach Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LMB)Nebraska has landed one of its most high-profile transfers of the portal era in a former five-star prospect who fills an immediate team need. Ex-Missouri defensive end Williams Nwaneri committed to the Huskers on Thursday afternoon after entering the portal earlier that morning. He has four years of eligibility remaining after redshirting his first college season — he appeared in four games and logged 38 defensive snaps and two tackles this fall. The 6-foot-7, 255-pounder from the Kansas City area held offers from most top schools in college football as the nation’s No. 1 edge rusher in the 2024 class. Nebraska’s connection begins with senior football assistant Jamar Mozee, who was Nwaneri’s high school coach at Lee’s Summit North. Mozee convinced the teenager to play football as a freshman and his stock soared soon after while playing for one of the area’s top programs. Nwaneri as a prep senior logged 50 tackles (13 for loss) in 11 games with 23 quarterback hurries and three forced fumbles. Mozee — who once went through the recruiting process as a K.C. high-school star running back and was part of Oklahoma’s 2000 national-title team — served as one of Nwaneri’s central advisors during his recruitment. Georgia and Oklahoma were the prospect’s other finalists then. Being close to home and an extensive family of supporters was key in his evaluation. “I feel like he wasn’t biased in any way,” Nwaneri said of Mozee a year ago when he signed with Missouri. “He was coming from a place of caring about me. I thank him a lot.” Mozee celebrated with Nwaneri at the time before leaving to join UCF in February 2024 as an off-field staffer. Nebraska coach Matt Rhule hired Mozee in July. At Nwaneri’s signing ceremony last year, Mozee said the player had “pro talent” he flashed daily. “You’ve got to be careful to say that as a high school coach but there’s just not many kids like him, just being honest,” Mozee said. “Physically, the way he’s made, the way he’s built. He’s different than everybody I’ve ever seen.” Nwaneri also played multiple seasons at Lee’s Summit North with incoming Nebraska receiver Isaiah Mozee, Jamar’s son. The younger Mozee has said he leaned on Nwaneri at times during his own recruiting process that included navigating 40-plus offers. Nwaneri drew national headlines as a prep senior when the state of Missouri passed a law allowing high schoolers to earn name-image-likeness benefits once they’ve signed with a school. The legislation applies only to Missouri residents. Rhule this month praised Nebraska’s formidable financial resources made available through its 1890 collective and what’s coming with revenue sharing. It allows the Huskers to be competitive with anyone for any player, he said. That includes Nwaneri, who arrives as the Huskers reset their defensive line with a new position coach and different starters for the entire front. “We are officially now a ‘have,’” Rhule said. “We’re going to have more (resources) than most people in college football.” Get local news delivered to your inbox!
EV maker DFSK enters the Philippine marketMontreal police chief expects additional arrests following anti-NATO protestThe app that can tell US housebuyers how their new neighbours voted“Wanted” posters with the names and faces of health care executives have been popping up on the streets of New York. Hit lists with images of bullets are circulating online with warnings that industry leaders should be afraid. The apparent targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the menacing threats that followed have sent a shudder through corporate America and the health care industry in particular, leading to increased security for executives and some workers. In the week since the brazen shooting , health insurers have removed information about their top executives from company websites, canceled in-person meetings with shareholders and advised all employees to work from home temporarily. An internal New York Police Department bulletin warned this week that the online vitriol that followed the shooting could signal an immediate “elevated threat.” Police fear that the Dec. 4 shooting could "inspire a variety of extremists and grievance-driven malicious actors to violence," according to the bulletin, which was obtained by The Associated Press. “Wanted” posters pasted to parking meters and construction site fences in Manhattan included photos of health care executives and the words “Deny, defend, depose” — similar to a phrase scrawled on bullets found near Thompson’s body and echoing those used by insurance industry critics . Thompson's wife, Paulette, told NBC News last week that he told her some people had been threatening him and suggested the threats may have involved issues with insurance coverage. Investigators believe the shooting suspect, Luigi Mangione , may have been motivated by hostility toward health insurers. They are studying his writings about a previous back injury, and his disdain for corporate America and the U.S. health care system. Mangione’s lawyer has cautioned against prejudging the case. Mangione, 26, has remained jailed in Pennsylvania, where he was arrested Monday . Manhattan prosecutors are working to bring him to New York to face a murder charge. UnitedHealthcare’s parent company, UnitedHealth Group, said this week it was working with law enforcement to ensure a safe work environment and to reinforce security guidelines and building access policies, a spokesperson said. The company has taken down photos, names and biographies for its top executives from its websites, a spokesperson said. Other organizations, including CVS, the parent company for insurance giant Aetna, have taken similar actions. Government health insurance provider Centene Corp. has announced that its investor day will be held online, rather than in-person as originally planned. Medica, a Minnesota-based nonprofit health care firm, said last week it was temporarily closing its six offices for security reasons and would have its employees work from home. Heightened security measures likely will make health care companies and their leaders more inaccessible to their policyholders, said former Cigna executive Wendell Potter. “And understandably so, with this act of violence. There’s no assurance that this won’t happen again,” said Potter, who’s now an advocate for health care reform. Private security firms and consultants have been in high demand, fielding calls almost immediately after the shooting from companies across a range of industries, including manufacturing and finance. Companies have long faced security risks and grappled with how far to take precautions for high-profile executives. But these recent threats sparked by Thompson's killing should not be ignored, said Dave Komendat, a former security chief for Boeing who now heads his own risk-management company. “The tone and tenor is different. The social reaction to this tragedy is different. And so I think that people need to take this seriously,” Komendat said. Just over a quarter of the companies in the Fortune 500 reported spending money to protect their CEOs and top executives. Of those, the median payment for personal security doubled over the last three years to just under $100,000. Hours after the shooting, Komendat was on a call with dozens of chief security officers from big corporations, and there have been many similar meetings since, hosted by security groups or law enforcement agencies assessing the threats, he said. “It just takes one person who is motivated by a poster — who may have experienced something in their life through one of these companies that was harmful," Komendat said. Associated Press reporters Wyatte Grantham-Philips in New York and Barbara Ortutay in San Francisco, contributed to this report. The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
Rocky Mountain Advisers LLC boosted its position in shares of Alphabet Inc. ( NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report ) by 33.2% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 3,210 shares of the information services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 800 shares during the quarter. Rocky Mountain Advisers LLC’s holdings in Alphabet were worth $532,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of GOOGL. New Hampshire Trust increased its position in Alphabet by 2.7% in the second quarter. New Hampshire Trust now owns 43,714 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $7,963,000 after purchasing an additional 1,132 shares during the period. Trinity Financial Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Alphabet by 4.5% in the 3rd quarter. Trinity Financial Advisors LLC now owns 4,423 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $771,000 after purchasing an additional 190 shares during the last quarter. abrdn plc boosted its stake in shares of Alphabet by 10.7% in the 3rd quarter. abrdn plc now owns 6,305,717 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $1,037,196,000 after purchasing an additional 611,233 shares during the last quarter. StoneCrest Wealth Management Inc. grew its position in shares of Alphabet by 0.7% during the 3rd quarter. StoneCrest Wealth Management Inc. now owns 21,509 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $3,567,000 after buying an additional 140 shares during the period. Finally, EWG Elevate Inc. raised its stake in shares of Alphabet by 9.7% during the third quarter. EWG Elevate Inc. now owns 1,305 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $216,000 after buying an additional 115 shares during the last quarter. 40.03% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Alphabet Stock Down 1.7 % NASDAQ:GOOGL opened at $164.76 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.02 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.85, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 1.03. Alphabet Inc. has a twelve month low of $127.90 and a twelve month high of $191.75. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $167.64 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $170.35. The company has a quick ratio of 1.95, a current ratio of 1.95 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04. Alphabet Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, December 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 9th will be issued a dividend of $0.20 per share. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.49%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 9th. Alphabet’s dividend payout ratio is 10.61%. Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of equities analysts have issued reports on GOOGL shares. JMP Securities raised their price objective on shares of Alphabet from $200.00 to $220.00 and gave the company a “market outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 30th. Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $210.00 price target (up from $200.00) on shares of Alphabet in a research report on Wednesday, October 30th. Bank of America upped their price objective on Alphabet from $206.00 to $210.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 30th. China Renaissance upgraded Alphabet from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 31st. Finally, Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and set a $210.00 target price on shares of Alphabet in a research report on Wednesday, October 30th. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, thirty-one have issued a buy rating and five have issued a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Alphabet currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $205.90. Get Our Latest Stock Report on GOOGL Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, insider John Kent Walker sold 21,467 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $160.35, for a total value of $3,442,233.45. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now directly owns 39,334 shares in the company, valued at $6,307,206.90. The trade was a 35.31 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website . Also, Director Kavitark Ram Shriram sold 10,500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, October 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $180.78, for a total value of $1,898,190.00. Following the transaction, the director now owns 330,466 shares in the company, valued at $59,741,643.48. The trade was a 3.08 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders sold a total of 206,795 shares of company stock valued at $34,673,866 over the last ninety days. 11.55% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders. Alphabet Profile ( Free Report ) Alphabet Inc offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. The Google Services segment provides products and services, including ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. Further Reading Want to see what other hedge funds are holding GOOGL? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Alphabet Inc. ( NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Alphabet Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Alphabet and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
December 12, 2024 (PORT SUDAN) – The Sudanese People’s Liberation Movement- Revolutionary Democratic Current (SPLM-RDC) on Thursday urged Sudanese expatriates to protest the ongoing conflict and rejected the formation of a government-in-exile, warning it could lead to the country’s division. The statement comes in response to proposals from some Tagadum political groups to establish an exile government to challenge the military’s authority. However, the SPLM-RDC, led by Yasir Arman, argues that such a move would only “legitimize the division of Sudan, prolong the war, and increase the suffering of citizens.” “We do not support the establishment of a government-in-exile,” the group said in a statement. “The priority should be given to stopping the war, isolating those calling for its continuation, and preserving the unity of the state.” The government in exile has divided the anti-war coalition. However, the Revolutionary Current was the first to openly reject this proposal. The military has consolidated its power in Port Sudan since the outbreak of the conflict with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Additionally, they ousted several Darfur group leaders from the Sovereign Council due to their declared neutrality in the ongoing war.”. The SPLM-RDC criticized the international community’s tacit recognition of the military authority in Port Sudan, stating it reflects a desire to avoid declaring Sudan a failed state. Further, the group called on Sudanese nationals abroad to organize a campaign to stop the conflict and war crimes, including supporting displaced people and refugees and lobbying international organizations. “Mutual concessions between the forces of the revolution are sufficient to change the balance of power and restrain the forces of war,” the statement said. The group also rejected the immediate inclusion of those who orchestrated the 2021 coup and the current conflict in any future political negotiations, insisting that they should not be allowed to “gain power without resolving the humanitarian disaster and war crimes.” The SPLM-RDC emphasized the need for unity among pro-democracy forces before any formal political process begins.
Syria's de facto leader says it could take up to 4 years to hold electionsGeode Capital Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Cipher Mining Inc. ( NASDAQ:CIFR – Free Report ) by 37.8% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 5,509,853 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,511,455 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC owned about 1.58% of Cipher Mining worth $21,327,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Victory Capital Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Cipher Mining by 8.8% in the third quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 25,996 shares of the company’s stock worth $101,000 after purchasing an additional 2,101 shares in the last quarter. Vima LLC grew its position in Cipher Mining by 11.3% in the third quarter. Vima LLC now owns 24,656 shares of the company’s stock valued at $95,000 after purchasing an additional 2,504 shares in the last quarter. Verition Fund Management LLC increased its stake in Cipher Mining by 30.7% in the 3rd quarter. Verition Fund Management LLC now owns 13,130 shares of the company’s stock valued at $51,000 after buying an additional 3,086 shares during the last quarter. Amalgamated Bank lifted its position in Cipher Mining by 321.8% during the 2nd quarter. Amalgamated Bank now owns 5,973 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 4,557 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Strategic Blueprint LLC boosted its stake in shares of Cipher Mining by 33.3% during the 3rd quarter. Strategic Blueprint LLC now owns 20,000 shares of the company’s stock worth $77,000 after buying an additional 5,000 shares during the last quarter. 12.26% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. Cipher Mining Trading Down 7.6 % Shares of Cipher Mining stock opened at $4.86 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a current ratio of 2.57 and a quick ratio of 2.57. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $6.15 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $4.92. Cipher Mining Inc. has a 1 year low of $2.15 and a 1 year high of $7.99. The company has a market capitalization of $1.69 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -37.38 and a beta of 2.29. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of research firms recently issued reports on CIFR. Canaccord Genuity Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $7.00 target price on shares of Cipher Mining in a research report on Friday, November 1st. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $9.00 price target on shares of Cipher Mining in a research report on Thursday, October 3rd. Northland Capmk raised Cipher Mining to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 25th. Macquarie raised their target price on shares of Cipher Mining from $6.00 to $7.25 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 7th. Finally, HC Wainwright reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $7.00 price target on shares of Cipher Mining in a research report on Friday, November 1st. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $8.03. View Our Latest Stock Analysis on Cipher Mining Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, major shareholder Top Holdco B.V. Bitfury sold 1,000,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, October 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $6.22, for a total value of $6,220,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now owns 99,047,588 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $616,075,997.36. The trade was a 1.00 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link . Also, COO Patrick Arthur Kelly sold 53,161 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $7.16, for a total transaction of $380,632.76. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer now directly owns 664,270 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,756,173.20. This represents a 7.41 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders sold 1,446,623 shares of company stock worth $9,000,561 over the last three months. Insiders own 2.25% of the company’s stock. About Cipher Mining ( Free Report ) Cipher Mining Inc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development and operation of industrial scale bitcoin mining data centers in the United States. The company was incorporated in 2020 and is based in New York, New York. Cipher Mining Inc operates as a subsidiary of Bitfury Holding B.V. Featured Stories Five stocks we like better than Cipher Mining Most active stocks: Dollar volume vs share volume Buffett Takes the Bait; Berkshire Buys More Oxy in December Airline Stocks – Top Airline Stocks to Buy Now Top 3 ETFs to Hedge Against Inflation in 2025 Find and Profitably Trade Stocks at 52-Week Lows These 3 Chip Stock Kings Are Still Buys for 2025 Receive News & Ratings for Cipher Mining Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Cipher Mining and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
Actor Aasif Khan , who is widely recognized for his memorable role as Ganesh in the acclaimed web series Panchayat, has tied the knot with his long-time love, Zeba. The couple exchanged vows on December 10, 2024, and the actor delighted fans by sharing stunning pictures from their traditional wedding on Instagram. Khan captioned the post with “Qubool Hai. 10.12.24 – ,” as the photo series captured the joy and love of their union. In the first image, the newlyweds are seen holding hands, their radiant smiles reflecting their happiness. Other snapshots include a candid moment of the couple cherishing their special day, a heartwarming kiss on Zeba’s forehead, and a lively scene where friends share laughs with the pair on stage. Both Aasif and Zeba looked regal in their wedding attire, exuding grace and elegance. Unlike his character in 'Panchayat', who often faces challenges, Aasif’s real-life journey to marriage was smooth and full of love. His fans flooded social media with congratulatory messages, celebrating the actor’s new chapter. Aasif Khan’s acting journey has been remarkable, featuring in shows like 'Mirzapur' and movies such as 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' and 'Pagglait'. Recalling a special memory, Aasif shared his experience of working with Anushka Sharma in 'Pari'. During the shoot, he encountered AirPods for the first time, a detail that still amuses him. “I saw her putting something in her ears during cuts, and that’s when I learned about AirPods,” he said, reminiscing about the shoot. With his personal and professional life flourishing, Aasif Khan’s fans eagerly await his return as Ganesh in ' Panchayat Season 3 '. Meanwhile, his heartfelt wedding photos continue to win hearts online. Dehati Ladke Trailer: Kusha Kapila And Shine Pandey Starrer Dehati Ladke Official Trailer
Predators play the Devils following Josi's 2-goal gameCovestor Ltd lessened its holdings in Alphabet Inc. ( NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report ) by 24.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 4,401 shares of the information services provider’s stock after selling 1,458 shares during the period. Alphabet makes up 0.5% of Covestor Ltd’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 17th largest position. Covestor Ltd’s holdings in Alphabet were worth $729,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Christopher J. Hasenberg Inc raised its position in Alphabet by 75.0% in the second quarter. Christopher J. Hasenberg Inc now owns 140 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 60 shares during the period. Kings Path Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Alphabet in the second quarter valued at $36,000. Denver PWM LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Alphabet in the 2nd quarter valued at $41,000. Quarry LP acquired a new position in Alphabet during the 2nd quarter worth about $53,000. Finally, Summit Securities Group LLC purchased a new position in Alphabet during the 2nd quarter valued at about $55,000. 40.03% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Alphabet Stock Down 1.7 % GOOGL opened at $164.76 on Friday. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $167.64 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $170.35. The company has a quick ratio of 1.95, a current ratio of 1.95 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04. The company has a market cap of $2.02 trillion, a PE ratio of 21.85, a P/E/G ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 1.03. Alphabet Inc. has a 52 week low of $127.90 and a 52 week high of $191.75. Alphabet Dividend Announcement The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, December 16th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 9th will be issued a $0.20 dividend. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.49%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 9th. Alphabet’s payout ratio is 10.61%. Insider Transactions at Alphabet In other Alphabet news, CEO Sundar Pichai sold 22,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, September 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $158.68, for a total transaction of $3,570,300.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 2,137,385 shares in the company, valued at approximately $339,160,251.80. The trade was a 1.04 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website . Also, CAO Amie Thuener O’toole sold 682 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $160.44, for a total transaction of $109,420.08. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer now owns 32,017 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,136,807.48. This represents a 2.09 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders have sold a total of 206,795 shares of company stock worth $34,673,866 over the last ninety days. 11.55% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth GOOGL has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. The Goldman Sachs Group cut their price target on shares of Alphabet from $217.00 to $208.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, October 14th. Phillip Securities upgraded shares of Alphabet to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Friday, November 1st. Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on shares of Alphabet from $190.00 to $205.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 30th. Piper Sandler reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $210.00 price objective (up previously from $200.00) on shares of Alphabet in a research report on Wednesday, October 30th. Finally, Pivotal Research lifted their target price on Alphabet from $215.00 to $225.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 30th. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, thirty-one have given a buy rating and five have given a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $205.90. Read Our Latest Report on Alphabet Alphabet Company Profile ( Free Report ) Alphabet Inc offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. The Google Services segment provides products and services, including ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. Further Reading Five stocks we like better than Alphabet Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) Pulls Back After Shaky Guidance Vertiv’s Cool Tech Makes Its Stock Red-Hot Unveiling The Power Of VWAP: A Key Indicator For Traders MarketBeat Week in Review – 11/18 – 11/22 What Do S&P 500 Stocks Tell Investors About the Market? 2 Finance Stocks With Competitive Advantages You Can’t Ignore Want to see what other hedge funds are holding GOOGL? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Alphabet Inc. ( NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Alphabet Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Alphabet and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Weeks after winning the election, President-elect Donald Trump took aim at Mexico and Canada over border security. The Great White North appears to be acting as the threat of tariffs looms. Trump issued his warning to Canada and Mexico last month that if they did not stop the flow of illegal drugs and illegal immigrants across the United States's northern and southern borders, then the president-elect would impose a 25% tariff on all imports into the U.S. when he entered office. “I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the United States, and its ridiculous Open Borders. This Tariff will remain in effect until such time as Drugs, in particular, Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country! Both Mexico and Canada have the absolute right and power to easily solve this long simmering problem. We hereby demand that they use this power, and until such time that they do, it is time for them to pay a very big price!” Trump posted on Truth Social last month. The Canadian government is working on a plan to increase its border security, according to a report from the New York Times. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other top officials said plans were being made during a meeting Wednesday. The report claims that officials are considering using drones, dog units, technological advancements to curb the flow of illegal drugs, and databases, among other proposals. The cost of the measures is expected to be released Monday, according to the report, and the plan is expected to be presented to the incoming Trump administration prior to the president-elect's inauguration next month. Trump and Trudeau met in Mar-a-Lago shortly after the initial tariff threat by the president-elect, in what was called a “very productive meeting” by Trump and an “excellent conversation” by Trudeau. Earlier this month, after the Trump-Trudeau meeting, Canadian Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc told Canadian news outlet CBC News about the importance of border security between the U.S. and Ca nada to be improved in a “visible and muscular way.” CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Since making the initial threat of tariffs against Canada, Trump has joked about the country being the 51st U.S. state and calling Trudeau the governor "of the Great State of Canada." Trudeau also took a jab at the U.S. for not electing its first female president last month, instead opting for Trump, after previously rejecting a female candidate for president in 2016, Hillary Clinton, who Trump also defeated. Canada only has one female prime minister, Kim Campbell, who served in the position for a few months in 1993.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Receiver Demarcus Robinson will not be suspended by the Los Angeles Rams this week after his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. Robinson will be available to play when the Rams (5-6) visit the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Rams coach Sean McVay said Wednesday. “I think he does understand the severity of this, and how lucky we were that nobody was injured,” McVay said. “I do believe that he's remorseful. We are going to let the legal process take place. The league has a process as well.” Robinson was arrested early Monday morning after California Highway Patrol officers observed a white Dodge sedan driving over 100 mph on the 101 freeway in the western San Fernando Valley, a few miles from the Rams’ training complex in Woodland Hills. The driver, who identified himself as Robinson, had “objective signs and symptoms of alcohol impairment,” the CHP said in a statement released to The Associated Press. Robinson spoke to the team and expressed remorse about his arrest, McVay and quarterback Matthew Stafford said. “I think it was a bad decision he made,” McVay said. “I don't think that makes him a bad person, and I do believe this is something that, with the words that he said, our guys will learn from it, and hopefully nobody is ever going to repeat something like this. Let it be a learning opportunity, and a fortunate outcome that nobody was injured.” Robinson has 26 receptions for 384 yards and a team-leading six touchdown catches while starting all 11 games in his second season with the Rams . He caught a TD pass in the Rams' 37-20 loss to Philadelphia several hours before his arrest. The nine-year NFL veteran has served as a capable No. 3 option for Stafford behind star receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua. Robinson spent his first six NFL seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, winning a Super Bowl ring in February 2020, and spent one year with Baltimore before joining the Rams last year. “Let this be a lesson to all of us,” Stafford said. “We're lucky with the result that came of it, to be honest with you, that nobody was hurt or injured. I know that D-Rob is a great person. I love being around him. Love him as a teammate. ... I'm just trying to support him, help him out any way I can.” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFLBEIRUT (AP) — Syria's de facto leader said Sunday it could take up to four years to hold elections in Syria, and that he plans to dissolve his Islamist group that led the country's insurgency at an anticipated national dialogue summit for the country. Read this article for free: Already have an account? As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. Now, more than ever, we need your support. Starting at $14.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website. or call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527. Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community! BEIRUT (AP) — Syria's de facto leader said Sunday it could take up to four years to hold elections in Syria, and that he plans to dissolve his Islamist group that led the country's insurgency at an anticipated national dialogue summit for the country. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s de facto leader said Sunday it could take up to four years to hold elections in Syria, and that he plans to dissolve his Islamist group that led the country’s insurgency at an anticipated national dialogue summit for the country. Ahmad al-Sharaa, who leads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the group leading the new authority in Syria, made the remarks in an interview with Saudi television network Al-Arabiyya. It comes almost a month after a lightning insurgency led by HTS overthrew President Bashar Assad’s decades-long rule, ending the country’s uprising-turned civil war that started back in 2011. Al-Sharaa said it would take time to hold elections because of the need for Syria’s different forces to hold political dialogue and rewrite the country’s constitution following five decades of the Assad dynasty’s dictatorial rule. Also, the war-torn country’s battered infrastructure needs to be reconstructed, he said. “The chance we have today doesn’t come every 5 or 10 years,” said al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani. “We want the constitution to last for the longest time possible.” Al-Sharaa is Syria’s de facto leader until March 1, when Syria’s different factions are set to hold a political dialogue to determine the country’s political future and establish a transitional government that brings the divided country together. There, he said, HTS will dissolve after years of being the country’s most dominant rebel group that held a strategic enclave in the country’s northwest. Earlier, an Israeli airstrike in the outskirts of Damascus on Sunday killed 11 people, according to a war monitor, as Israel continues to target Syrian weapons and military infrastructure even after the ouster of Assad. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the airstrike targeted a weapons depot that belonged to Assad’s forces near the industrial town of Adra, northeast of the capital. The observatory said at least 11 people, mostly civilians, were killed. The Israeli military did not comment on the airstrike Sunday. Israel, which has launched hundreds of airstrikes over Syria since the country’s uprising turned-civil war broke out in 2011, rarely acknowledges them. It says its targets are Iran-backed groups that backed Assad. Unlike his criticism of key Assad ally Iran, al-Sharaa hoped to maintain “strategic relations” with Russia, whose air force played a critical role in keeping Assad in power for over a decade during the conflict. Moscow has a strategic airbase in Syria. The HTS leader also said negotiations are ongoing with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in northeastern Syria, and hopes that their armed forces will integrate with the Syrian security agencies. The Kurdish-led group is Washington’s key ally in Syria, where it is heavily involved in targeting sleeper cells belonging to the extremist Islamic State group. Turkish-backed Syrian rebels have been clashing with the SDF even after the insurgency, taking the key city of Manbij, as Ankara hopes to create a buffer zone near its border in northern Syria. The rebels attacked near the strategic northern border town of Kobani, while the SDF shared a video of a rocket attack that destroyed what it said was a radar system south of the city of Manbij. In other developments: — Syrian state-run media said a mass grave was found near the third largest city of Homs. SANA said civil defense workers were sent to to the site in al-Kabo, one of many suspected mass graves where tens of thousands of Syrians are believed to have been buried during a brutal crackdown under Assad and his network of security agencies. — An Egyptian activist wanted by Cairo on charges of incitement to violence and terrorism, Abdulrahman al-Qardawi, was detained by Lebanese security forces after crossing the porous border from Syria, according to two judicial and one security officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to to talk to the press. Al-Qardawi is an Egyptian activist residing in Turkey and an outspoken critic of Egypt’s government. He had reportedly visited Syria to join celebrations after Assad’s downfall. His late father, Youssef al-Qaradawi, was a top and controversial Egyptian cleric revered by the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood. He had lived in exile in Qatar for decades. — Lebanese security forces apprehended an armed group in the northern city of Tripoli that kidnapped a group of 26 Syrians who were recently smuggled into Lebanon, two Lebanese security officials said on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to share the information with the media. The Syrians included five women and seven children, and security officials are working to return them to Syria. Advertisement AdvertisementNobody doubts the level of ambition Keir Starmer is showing on housing. But will it work? That's unclear. The prime minister acknowledges that 1.5m homes in this parliament is the hardest of his milestones to meet. Today's plan tries to inject pressure on one corner of the system - the role of planning involving local councils. There are new building obligations spelt out on a council by council basis. But it is not entirely clear what happens if it's not met or the council is not co-operative. You cannot really write local plans in Whitehall. Politics latest: Starmer and Farage defend sandwiches Then there are other unsolved questions. Unlike the last building revolution in the 1960s and 70s, this revolution will be undertaken by the private sector. So land value and interest rates and other things out of the control of government play a role. More on Housing Government demands 'immediate, mandatory' housing plans from councils to build 1.5m homes Angela Rayner says newts can't be more protected than people who need housing Starmer's infrastructure promise could take until the 2040s to deliver - will it be fast enough for voters? Related Topics: Housing Then, there are more difficult areas that slow down building - the proliferation of judicial reviews, consultations and the role of habitat and nature regulations. All these are incredibly tricky to tackle - and, despite hints from the PM today, it's not clear they are being properly examined inside government. Read more: Newts can't be more protected than people Councils to get £68m to build thousands of homes Construction industry 'roaring' after rebound in house building Yet developers and experts say they're the key - and each involve big fights, the most toxic of which could be with the Labour-friendly environment movement. There are routes through that do not come at the expense of basic rights and nature, but it will take skilled technocrats and careful political handling to achieve this. The PM putting on a hard hat alone will not help him reach this target.
Detroit Red Wings (8-10-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (8-8-5, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders host the Detroit Red Wings after Kyle Palmieri scored two goals in the Islanders' 3-1 win against the St. Louis Blues. New York has an 8-8-5 record overall and a 3-3-2 record in home games. The Islanders have a 2-3-1 record when they commit more penalties than their opponent. Detroit is 8-10-2 overall and 4-5-1 on the road. The Red Wings have gone 3-3-2 in games their opponents serve fewer penalty minutes. The teams meet Monday for the third time this season. The Red Wings won the last meeting 2-1. TOP PERFORMERS: Bo Horvat has five goals and nine assists for the Islanders. Maxim Tsyplakov has over the last 10 games. Alex DeBrincat has eight goals and nine assists for the Red Wings. Albert Johansson has over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Islanders: 4-3-3, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.7 assists, 2.6 penalties and 5.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game. Red Wings: 4-5-1, averaging 2.2 goals, 3.5 assists, 2.2 penalties and 4.4 penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game. INJURIES: Islanders: None listed. Red Wings: None listed. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
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Five months after ( ) to its cybersecurity software that brought a large slice of corporate America to a halt, most of the issues surrounding the massive information technology meltdown seem to be resolved. And CrowdStrike stock appears to have recovered. That's the verdict from stock analysts, crisis management experts and industries impacted by the July 19 outage. The outage cost an estimated $10 billion in damages and affected thousands of clients using CrowdStrike's cybersecurity software. It also interrupted the lives of millions of people. The company still faces some financial headwinds as it continues to compensate clients over the episode. Indeed, many analysts say just yet. But it's getting high marks for its recovery efforts. "It's been a master class in how to handle that kind of situation," JMP Securities analyst Trevor Walsh told Investor's Business Daily. He added: "I haven't heard anything in the months and weeks since from anyone talking about how it was badly handled." Others on Wall Street echo those sentiments. D.A. Davidson analyst Rudy Kessinger said in a September note to clients that his brokerage surveyed two dozen CrowdStrike customers and came away with the "clear assurance" that CrowdStrike did everything it could to address customers' needs following the outage, and it was forthcoming about it. "Some customers indicated they had never seen such levels of transparency before, with some even suggesting they would 'double down' on (CrowdStrike) because of it," Kessinger wrote. A Return To Normal For CrowdStrike Stock Indeed, CrowdStrike's stock price suggests a return to normalcy. Its share price fell nearly half in less than a month — from the stock's July 9 peak to its Aug. 5 trough. Since then, 80%. It's back above where it was on July 18, the day before the outage, and is approaching that July 9 peak again. Investor's Business Daily in its computer software-security group, right behind ( ). It gets a Composite Rating of 95, out of a possible 99. Its Earnings Per Share Rating is 97 while its Relative Strength Rating is 84. But there are some lingering effects that could put some speed bumps in the road for CrowdStrike stock. For one, it still faces a major lawsuit from one of its customers, ( ). The carrier estimated it canceled more than 6,000 flights over five days, affecting 1.3 million passengers as a result of the outage. in damages. Offering Free Services Further, CrowdStrike continues to compensate affected customers through various means — including deep discounts on expanded services. Those are expected to impact the company's financials well into next year. For the company's 2025 fiscal third quarter, which ended in October, on a key metric, annual recurring revenue or ARR, for the fourth quarter ending in January. ARR is tied to subscription services growth. "The ongoing headwinds from more customer commitment packages will likely move consensus ARR estimates lower for the next few quarters," BMO Capital Markets analyst Keith Bachman said when in late November. The the cybersecurity company is reporting a 97% customer retention rate. "Depending on need, our customer commitment packages encompass additional modules, professional services, flexible payment terms as well as discounts and extended duration to a customer's subscription," the company said in a prepared statement. "The leading mechanism for these packages is our Falcon Flex program, which provides customers with access to any and all modules they wish at compelling economic values." 'Blue Screen Of Death' On July 19, millions of workers were greeted with a "blue screen of death" on their computers. That screen shows up when 's ( ) Windows operating system gets jammed. The reason for the jam was that CrowdStrike issued an automatic update to its Falcon Sensor security software, designed to detect attacks on certain Windows-based systems. But the update provided too many "input fields," causing system crashes on an estimated 8.5 million computers worldwide. Those who rebooted found that it reintroduced the error to their computers. Factories, hotels, retailers, emergency services and government offices were all hit. Particularly hard hit were financial institutions and health care providers. Airlines took a body blow, forcing them to strand passengers for some time. About six weeks after the outage, in late August, CrowdStrike itself for the year as a result. At the time, however, it managed to beat second-quarter earnings predictions. CrowdStrike's quick response won the company praise from a number of circles. It also didn't hurt that the company's president, Michael Sentonas, days after the outage to accept a trophy for the "most epic fail" in the industry. A Razzie award of sorts, the move probably won over a sizable number of those affected by the outage. Sentonas vowed to display the award prominently to remind staffers of what could happen. "It always helps to own up to a mistake and take responsibility," said Kelcey Kintner, senior vice president at Red Banyan, a crisis management PR firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. "There was no way for CrowdStrike to hide from this. The company had to lean in, and own it." CrowdStrike Stock: Holding It Accountable In written responses to IBD, Kintner praised CrowdStrike for its response to its clients. But she says they could have done more to communicate with the customers of those clients. "They missed the mark on apologizing to all the people that sat in airports for days, the everyday individuals that missed weddings, funerals, and other impactful life events," she said. "The company needed to communicate to those folks directly in a really transparent, impactful and human way. That was the missing piece in their response." Kintner says it's difficult for consumers at the end of the chain to hold the cybersecurity firm accountable. "It's a lot easier to stop or stop — both brands that suffered from severe customer backlash after a crisis," she said. Making Lemonade From Lemons Still, the company appears to be making lemonade from lemons. It's offering trial runs to affected customers on additional products — much like a cable company offering free HBO to subscribers. That gives CrowdStrike a chance to ultimately sell more goods and services. "As our (Chief Executive) George Kurtz stated in our Q3 earnings, Q3 gross retention was over 97%, and customers are spending more, entering into longer subscription terms, and taking the opportunity to achieve their consolidation objectives faster," a CrowdStrike spokesperson said in a written statement for IBD. Kintner notes that CrowdStrike has become more high profile as a result of the crisis. She says that could work in the company's favor. "Most people had never heard of CrowdStrike before July 19th. Now they certainly have," she said. "And even though the whole experience was an enormous PR nightmare, the company can potentially build on that name recognition as they move in the right direction. Everybody loves a comeback story." Seeking Delta Lawsuit Dismissal Perhaps the biggest obstacle for CrowdStrike is the Delta lawsuit, which alleges negligence against the cybersecurity software maker. Delta claims CrowdStrike "forced untested and faulty updates to its customers." CrowdStrike called Delta's allegations "spurious" in a recent a 39-page motion to dismiss the case. It added that the pact between the two precludes the airline from seeking $500 million in damages. Neither Delta nor its attorneys returned messages seeking comment on the proposed dismissal. But CrowdStrike points out the airline remains a customer. Ultimately, CrowdStrike stock analysts are largely pleased with how the company has handled the crisis so far. "While the company will face some lingering headwinds over the next 12 months as a consequence of the IT outage, it does not change our positive long-term view of CrowdStrike," Wedbush Securities analyst Daniel Ives said in a recent note to clients. He added the company "remains the gold standard for cybersecurity with the outage only representing a dark chapter" in its growth path.
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Drew Lock matched his career high of four touchdown passes and also rushed for a score and the New York Giants snapped their franchise-record 10-game losing streak with an entertaining 45-33 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J. Malik Nabers had seven receptions for a career-best 171 yards and two touchdowns to exceed 100 receptions and 1,000 yards during his strong rookie campaign. New York (3-13) registered a season best for points scored by more than tripling its league-worst season average of 14.3 per game. The setback eliminated the Colts (7-9) from the AFC playoff race. Lock completed 17 of 23 passes for 309 yards and Wan'Dale Robinson and Darius Stayton also had receiving scores for the Giants, who won at home for the first time this season. Ihmir Smith-Marsette returned a kickoff for a touchdown. Joe Flacco started for Indianapolis with Anthony Richardson (back/foot) sidelined and completed 26 of 38 passes for 330 yards and two touchdowns. But he also was intercepted twice and lost a fumble. Jonathan Taylor rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns on 32 carries, Michael Pittman Jr. had nine receptions for 109 yards and one touchdown and Alec Pierce caught six passes for 122 yards and a score. Indianapolis pulled within 35-33 on Flacco's 7-yard touchdown pass to Pittman with 6:38 remaining. The Giants answered with Lock's 5-yard scramble with 2:57 left to push the lead to nine. After Flacco was picked off by Dru Phillips, Graham Gano tacked on a 30-yard field goal 37 seconds later to put it away. New York held an eight-point halftime lead before Smith-Marsette fielded the opening kickoff of the second half and returned it 100 yards for a touchdown to give the Giants a 28-13 advantage. The Colts answered with Taylor's 26-yard run to move within eight with 11:03 left in the third quarter. Flacco threw a 13-yard touchdown catch to Pierce with 10:53 remaining in the game to move Indianapolis within two. A trick play on the two-point conversion failed. New York increased its lead to nine just more than two minutes later when Nabers caught a short pass at midfield and easily shed two tacklers before sprinting down the right sideline for a 59-yard score. Lock tossed three first-half touchdown passes as the Giants led 21-13 at the break. Nabers caught a short pass in the right flat and raced 31 yards for a score to give New York a 7-3 lead with 1:05 left in the opening quarter. He finished the day with 104 receptions for 1,140 yards. Lock tossed touchdown passes of 32 yards to Slayton and 5 yards to Robinson while increasing the lead to 21-6. Taylor scored on a 3-yard run with 20 seconds remaining. --Field Level MediaDetroit Red Wings (8-10-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (8-8-5, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders host the Detroit Red Wings after Kyle Palmieri scored two goals in the Islanders' 3-1 win against the St. Louis Blues. New York has an 8-8-5 record overall and a 3-3-2 record in home games. The Islanders have a 2-3-1 record when they commit more penalties than their opponent. Detroit is 8-10-2 overall and 4-5-1 on the road. The Red Wings have gone 3-3-2 in games their opponents serve fewer penalty minutes. The teams meet Monday for the third time this season. The Red Wings won the last meeting 2-1. TOP PERFORMERS: Bo Horvat has five goals and nine assists for the Islanders. Maxim Tsyplakov has over the last 10 games. Alex DeBrincat has eight goals and nine assists for the Red Wings. Albert Johansson has over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Islanders: 4-3-3, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.7 assists, 2.6 penalties and 5.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game. Red Wings: 4-5-1, averaging 2.2 goals, 3.5 assists, 2.2 penalties and 4.4 penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game. INJURIES: Islanders: None listed. Red Wings: None listed. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .