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By MICHELLE L. PRICE and ROB GILLIES NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s recent dinner with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his visit to Paris for the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral were not just exercises in policy and diplomacy. They were also prime trolling opportunities for Trump. Related Articles National Politics | Biden issues veto threat on bill expanding federal judiciary as partisan split emerges National Politics | Trump lawyers and aide hit with 10 additional felony charges in Wisconsin over 2020 fake electors National Politics | After withdrawing as attorney general nominee, Matt Gaetz lands a talk show on OANN television National Politics | What will happen to Social Security under Trump’s tax plan? National Politics | Republican-led states are rolling out plans that could aid Trump’s mass deportation effort Throughout his first term in the White House and during his campaign to return, Trump has spun out countless provocative, antagonizing and mocking statements. There were his belittling nicknames for political opponents, his impressions of other political figures and the plentiful memes he shared on social media. Now that’s he’s preparing to return to the Oval Office, Trump is back at it, and his trolling is attracting more attention — and eyerolls. On Sunday, Trump turned a photo of himself seated near a smiling first lady Jill Biden at the Notre Dame ceremony into a social media promo for his new perfume and cologne line, with the tag line, “A fragrance your enemies can’t resist!” The first lady’s office declined to comment. When Trudeau hastily flew to Florida to meet with Trump last month over the president-elect’s threat to impose a 25% tax on all Canadian products entering the U.S., the Republican tossed out the idea that Canada become the 51st U.S. state. The Canadians passed off the comment as a joke, but Trump has continued to play up the dig, including in a post Tuesday morning on his social media network referring to the prime minister as “Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada.” After decades as an entertainer and tabloid fixture, Trump has a flair for the provocative that is aimed at attracting attention and, in his most recent incarnation as a politician, mobilizing fans. He has long relished poking at his opponents, both to demean and minimize them and to delight supporters who share his irreverent comments and posts widely online and cheer for them in person. Trump, to the joy of his fans, first publicly needled Canada on his social media network a week ago when he posted an AI-generated image that showed him standing on a mountain with a Canadian flag next to him and the caption “Oh Canada!” After his latest post, Canadian Immigration Minister Marc Miller said Tuesday: “It sounds like we’re living in a episode of South Park.” Trudeau said earlier this week that when it comes to Trump, “his approach will often be to challenge people, to destabilize a negotiating partner, to offer uncertainty and even sometimes a bit of chaos into the well established hallways of democracies and institutions and one of the most important things for us to do is not to freak out, not to panic.” Even Thanksgiving dinner isn’t a trolling-free zone for Trump’s adversaries. On Thanksgiving Day, Trump posted a movie clip from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” with President Joe Biden and other Democrats’ faces superimposed on the characters in a spoof of the turkey-carving scene. The video shows Trump appearing to explode out of the turkey in a swirl of purple sparks, with the former president stiffly dancing to one of his favorite songs, Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.” In his most recent presidential campaign, Trump mocked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, refusing to call his GOP primary opponent by his real name and instead dubbing him “Ron DeSanctimonious.” He added, for good measure, in a post on his Truth Social network: “I will never call Ron DeSanctimonious ‘Meatball’ Ron, as the Fake News is insisting I will.” As he campaigned against Biden, Trump taunted him in online posts and with comments and impressions at his rallies, deriding the president over his intellect, his walk, his golf game and even his beach body. After Vice President Kamala Harris took over Biden’s spot as the Democratic nominee, Trump repeatedly suggested she never worked at McDonalds while in college. Trump, true to form, turned his mocking into a spectacle by appearing at a Pennsylvania McDonalds in October, when he manned the fries station and held an impromptu news conference from the restaurant drive-thru. Trump’s team thinks people should get a sense of humor. “President Trump is a master at messaging and he’s always relatable to the average person, whereas many media members take themselves too seriously and have no concept of anything else other than suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome,” said Steven Cheung, Trump’s communications director. “President Trump will Make America Great Again and we are getting back to a sense of optimism after a tumultuous four years.” Though both the Biden and Harris campaigns created and shared memes and launched other stunts to respond to Trump’s taunts, so far America’s neighbors to the north are not taking the bait. “I don’t think we should necessarily look on Truth Social for public policy,” Miller said. Gerald Butts, a former top adviser to Trudeau and a close friend, said Trump brought up the 51st state line to Trudeau repeatedly during Trump’s first term in office. “Oh God,” Butts said Tuesday, “At least a half dozen times.” “This is who he is and what he does. He’s trying to destabilize everybody and make people anxious,” Butts said. “He’s trying to get people on the defensive and anxious and therefore willing to do things they wouldn’t otherwise entertain if they had their wits about them. I don’t know why anybody is surprised by it.” Gillies reported from Toronto. Associated Press writer Darlene Superville contributed to this report.Legible's Thanksgiving "Living Cookbook” with AI Sous Chef by Celebrity Cristina Ferrare to be Featured on Drew Barrymore Show

Bison Video Blog: The fallout from the loss in Vermillion and an early-look at the playoff bracketOn Monday, the CSIRO released as well as a According to the CSIRO’s analysis, producing power from a conventional, large-scale reactors would cost between one and half and two and half times more than from a 90% renewables system backed up by batteries and gas. Unfortunately, the CSIRO’s costing for nuclear power was not a particularly comprehensive one. It doesn’t adequately take account of the complexity involved in nuclear power plant construction and high risk of budget cost blow-outs with this technology. The CSIRO’s Gencost publication assumes the cost of building a nuclear reactor in 2030 will be around $8.5 billion for a one gigawatt unit. Yet the experience from r across Europe and the United States indicates the lower bound cost is $14.9 billion and the upper end is $27.5 billion. The nature of the CSIRO’s Gencost publication is that it needs to provide single point estimates for the cost of constructing different power generation technologies which only allows for slightly varying levels of technological progress over time. It isn’t intended to capture the varying risk of construction cost blow outs across technologies. However, this is a major problem with nuclear that would be reckless to ignore. As I’ve touched upon previously, Oxford University’s professor Bent Flyvberg has built up a large database on the track record of major construction projects across the globe in managing to achieve their planned budgets and time-frames. That nuclear projects are characterised by extremely high risk of construction cost blow-outs, with budgets typically blowing out by 120%. Solar and wind projects by contrast have some of the lowest risks of budget cost blow-outs. CSIRO’s costing also accepted the nuclear industry’s claim that they can realise a more than halving in their costs relative to recent experience through what they term “Nth of a kind” efficiencies. The “Nth of a kind” costing is based on a theory that the nuclear industry will be able to dramatically reduce their costs as they build more of given type of reactor until they reach the Nth number. Exactly what number N might be however is usually left rather rubbery. While learning by doing cost reductions have been proven to unfold in renewable energy and batteries, in as occurred. Instead costs for nuclear over time as the industry has been required to make modifications to address vulnerabilities in reactor safety. In the last few months we obtained a concrete example of why CSIRO’s costing is unrealistic for the Australian context. The CSIRO have indicated that they based their capital costs on Korean experience, which is the only developed country that has had much success in building nuclear on time and budget. However, in a tender held by the Czechia Government this year, Korean Hydro and Nuclear Power offered to build two reactors not the $8.5 billion CSIRO estimates. These would be built on the site of a pre-existing nuclear power plant with all the pre-existing infrastructure and cost savings that provides. No doubt the Liberal-National Coalition will dismiss all of this by pointing to a range of nuclear “experts” to claim nuclear will deliver us lower costs. Maybe they’ll be right and the nuclear industry will finally get their act together to deliver projects on time and on budget. But here’s the ultimate test – are those experts prepared to sink their own money into the project rather than Australian taxpayers? If nuclear technology is so cost effective then why can’t Electricite De France (owned by the French Government); or Westinghouse (owned by overseas pension holders via Brookfield), or Korean Hydro and Nuclear Power (majority owned by the Korean Government) stump up their own cash to build reactors around the country? Why should Australian taxpayers be required to take on this risk? In reality Peter Dutton and Ted O’Brien don’t actually need to get involved in evaluating power generation technologies in which they have no qualifications or experience. Instead, if they are genuinely committed to achieving net zero emissions why not convert this into a legislated requirement for electricity generators to achieve a steadily reducing cap on carbon emissions over time. They can then overturn the ban on nuclear power and leave it up to people with vastly more power sector experience than them to work out which technology is cheapest. Back in 2006, the Howard Government-commissioned Switkowski nuclear inquiry came to precisely this conclusion. In response the Howard Government reluctantly agreed that they were right. Almost twenty years later one is left wondering why is it now so hard for the Coalition to back their emissions target with legislation and put their faith in the private sector to deliver?

Could comeback spark winning streak for West Virginia or NCCU?Bitcoin ticks closer to $100,000 in extended surge following US electionsMatthew Knies has quickly emerged as a critical player for the Toronto Maple Leafs, especially in the defensive zone. During a Hockey Central segment , the panel analyzed how Knies excels in areas often overlooked by casual fans. Luke Gazdic highlighted Knies’ mastery of what he calls the “longest mile in hockey.” That is the six to ten feet inside the blue line. Knies’ skill creates more offensive opportunities for the team in this space. What Is the “Longest Mile in Hockey”? Gazdic refers to the six-to-ten-foot stretch inside the defensive blue line as hockey’s “longest mile.” For wingers, it’s a zone that demands quick decision-making, situational awareness, and precise execution. In this critical area, players must identify their help—whether a centerman supporting in the middle or a defenseman ready to join the play. Knies has mastered shielding the puck with his body and making intelligent plays under pressure, ensuring the team doesn’t turn pucks over in dangerous areas. He’s shown tremendous courage and high hockey IQ and is making the moves he makes on the ice. That puts him almost always around scoring in some way or another. Knies’ Defensive Skill Set Leads to Offense Gazdic praised Knies for turning defensive challenges into offensive opportunities. His ability to win battles along the boards and execute clean zone exits has directly impacted the Maple Leafs’ attack. Gazdic pointed out several examples of Knies’ success. First, against Tampa Bay, Knies won a battle at the defensive blue line, used his body to shield the puck, and chipped it into the neutral zone to a speeding teammate. Second, against Edmonton, he found space and chipped the puck to a teammate underneath the forecheck, initiating a clean breakout. Third, against Washington, Knies executed a perfectly-timed chip pass along the boards to Auston Matthews , leading to a fast-paced transition play. Knies’ Value to the Maple Leafs Keeps Climbing Gazdic speculates that Knies’ growing proficiency in the game’s “gray areas” will add significant value to his career. Skills like this contribute to team success and enhance a player’s earning potential. Interestingly, there are contract implications for Knies. Gazdic humorously suggested that Knies’ ability to execute in these crucial zones could add “a couple of extra zeros” to his next contract. Knies, who plays alongside stars like John Tavares and William Nylander , complements the Maple Leafs’ offensive firepower with his two-way reliability. The Bottom Line: Knies Quiet Rise to Becoming an X-Factor Knies is proving that he’s more than just a promising young talent—he’s becoming an essential component of the Maple Leafs’ success. By excelling in the game’s small, gritty details, Knies is improving his own stock and helping the Leafs capitalize on their transition game. As his skills develop, it’s worth speculating how far Knies can go. Could he become a consistent difference-maker in the playoffs? If his current trajectory holds, the answer might be yes. The Maple Leafs appear to have found a player who thrives in the unglamorous but critical areas of the game— qualities that define an X-factor. This article first appeared on NHL Trade Talk and was syndicated with permission.Simone Biles’ Latest Announcement Leaves Many Fans Confused

Euronet Worldwide EEFT has been analyzed by 6 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish. The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 3 2 1 0 0 Last 30D 0 1 0 0 0 1M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 2 1 1 0 0 3M Ago 1 0 0 0 0 Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Euronet Worldwide, revealing an average target of $124.5, a high estimate of $136.00, and a low estimate of $110.00. A 0.4% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $125.00. Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study The standing of Euronet Worldwide among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets. Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target Rayna Kumar Oppenheimer Raises Outperform $135.00 $121.00 Mayank Tandon Needham Lowers Buy $120.00 $125.00 Andrew Schmidt Citigroup Lowers Neutral $110.00 $118.00 Peter Heckmann DA Davidson Maintains Buy $136.00 $136.00 Rayna Kumar Oppenheimer Announces Outperform $121.00 - Mayank Tandon Needham Maintains Buy $125.00 $125.00 Key Insights: Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Euronet Worldwide. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company. Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Euronet Worldwide compared to the broader market. Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Euronet Worldwide's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time. To gain a panoramic view of Euronet Worldwide's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table. Stay up to date on Euronet Worldwide analyst ratings. Discovering Euronet Worldwide: A Closer Look Euronet Worldwide Inc is a provider of electronic financial transaction solutions. The company operates an independent network of ATMs in Europe, along with a network for prepaid products such as mobile top-ups, and processes point-of-sale transactions. It operates in three segment EFT Processing Segment, epay Segment, and Money Transfer Segment. Its segment revenue comes from by operating income, electronical financial transaction processing, mainly generates revenue from monthly ATM management fees and currency conversion transactions. It generates the majority if its geographic revenue from the United States of America. Breaking Down Euronet Worldwide's Financial Performance Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. Revenue Growth: Euronet Worldwide's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 9.49% . This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Financials sector. Net Margin: Euronet Worldwide's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 13.78%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management. Return on Equity (ROE): Euronet Worldwide's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 11.77% . This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital. Return on Assets (ROA): Euronet Worldwide's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.45% , the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance. Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.78 , caution is advised due to increased financial risk. Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter. Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders. Which Stocks Are Analysts Recommending Now? Benzinga Edge gives you instant access to all major analyst upgrades, downgrades, and price targets. Sort by accuracy, upside potential, and more. Click here to stay ahead of the market . This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.CELH Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Celsius Holdings, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit

WASHINGTON (AP) — A machinists strike. Another safety problem involving its troubled top-selling airliner. A plunging stock price. 2024 was already a dispiriting year for Boeing, the American aviation giant. But when one of the company's jets crash-landed in South Korea on Sunday, killing all but two of the 181 people on board, it brought to a close an especially unfortunate year for Boeing. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and aviation experts were quick to distinguish Sunday's incident from the company’s earlier safety problems. Alan Price, a former chief pilot at Delta Air Lines who is now a consultant, said it would be inappropriate to link the incident Sunday to two fatal crashes involving Boeing’s troubled 737 Max jetliner in 2018 and 2019. In January this year, a door plug blew off a 737 Max while it was in flight, raising more questions about the plane. The Boeing 737-800 that crash-landed in Korea, Price noted, is “a very proven airplane. "It’s different from the Max ...It’s a very safe airplane.’’ For decades, Boeing has maintained a role as one of the giants of American manufacturing. But the the past year's repeated troubles have been damaging. The company's stock price is down more than 30% in 2024. The company's reputation for safety was especially tarnished by the 737 Max crashes, which occurred off the coast of Indonesia and in Ethiopia less than five months apart in 2018 and 2019 and left a combined 346 people dead. In the five years since then, Boeing has lost more than $23 billion. And it has fallen behind its European rival, Airbus, in selling and delivering new planes. Last fall, 33,000 Boeing machinists went on strike, crippling the production of the 737 Max, the company's bestseller, the 777 airliner and 767 cargo plane. The walkout lasted seven weeks, until members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers agreed to an offer that included 38% pay raises over four years. In January, a door plug blew off a 737 Max during an Alaska Airlines flight. Federal regulators responded by imposing limits on Boeing aircraft production that they said would remain in place until they felt confident about manufacturing safety at the company. In July, Boeing agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud for deceiving the Federal Aviation Administration regulators who approved the 737 Max. Acting on Boeing’s incomplete disclosures, the FAA approved minimal, computer-based training instead of more intensive training in flight simulators. Simulator training would have increased the cost for airlines to operate the Max and might have pushed some to buy planes from Airbus instead. (Prosecutors said they lacked evidence to argue that Boeing’s deception had played a role in the crashes.) But the plea deal was rejected this month by a federal judge in Texas, Reed O’Connor , who decided that diversity, inclusion and equity or DEI policies in the government and at Boeing could result in race being a factor in choosing an official to oversee Boeing’s compliance with the agreement. Boeing has sought to change its culture. Under intense pressure over safety issues, David Calhoun departed as CEO in August. Since January, 70,000 Boeing employees have participated in meetings to discuss ways to improve safety.akinbostanci/iStock via Getty Images Standardized performance (%) as of September 30, 2024 Quarter YTD 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years Since inception Class A shares inception: 11/30/10 NAV -0.15 7.01 2.72 4.78 8.29 1.60 -0.39 Max. Load 5.5% -5.62 1.05 -3.00 2.81 7.06 1.03 -0.79 Class R6 shares inception: 09/24/12 NAV -0.14 7.33 2.94 5.04 8.57 1.92 -0.91 Class Y shares inception: 11/30/10 NAV -0.14 7.23 2.96 5.05 8.56 1.85 -0.12 Bloomberg Commodity Index 0.68 5.86 0.96 3.66 7.79 0.03 - Total return ranking vs. Morningstar Commodities Broad Basket category (Class A shares at NAV) - - 28% (40 of 109) 53% (47 of 100) 53% (52 of 96) 22% (18 of 63) - Click to enlarge Calendar year total returns (%) 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Class A shares at NAV -16.04 -16.80 11.59 4.49 -12.18 4.20 7.75 18.87 7.84 -3.44 Class R6 shares at NAV -15.77 -16.44 12.02 5.04 -11.87 4.45 8.00 19.10 8.13 -3.27 Class Y shares at NAV -15.88 -16.60 11.79 4.88 -12.02 4.48 7.89 19.23 8.01 -3.15 Bloomberg Commodity Index -17.01 -24.66 11.77 1.70 -11.25 7.69 -3.12 27.11 16.09 -7.91 Click to enlarge Expense ratios per the current prospectus: Class A**: Net: 1.40%, Total: 1.64%; Class R6**: Net: 1.14%, Total: 1.19%; Class Y**: Net: 1.15%, Total: 1.39%. Click to enlarge Performance quoted is past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Visit Country Splash for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions and changes in net asset value (NAV). Investment return and principal value will vary so that you may have a gain or a loss when you sell shares. Returns less than one year are cumulative; all others are annualized. Index source: RIMES Technologies Corp. Had fees not been waived and/or expenses reimbursed in the past, returns would have been lower. Performance shown at NAV does not include the applicable front-end sales charge, which would have reduced the performance. Class Y and R6 shares have no sales charge; therefore performance is at NAV. Class Y shares are available only to certain investors. Class R6 shares are closed to most investors. Please see the prospectus for more details. Click to enlarge Manager perspective and outlook The Bloomberg Commodity Index delivered a gain for the third quarter. After a global growth scare in July and early August, commodities recovered in September as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) lowered interest rates and China implemented a series of large monetary and fiscal stimulus actions in an effort to revive its stagnant economy. Within the Bloomberg Commodity Index, three of the four primary sub-complexes provided gains. Precious metals led results as slower growth, falling interest rates, a weaker US dollar and ongoing geopolitical tensions led the price of gold to a series of all-time highs during the quarter. Agriculture also closed the quarter with gains due to a September rally triggered by the weaker dollar and negative weather effects on coffee and sugar production. Similarly, a September rally in industrial metals helped copper, aluminum, nickel and zinc recover from early quarter losses as China’s policy stimulus efforts turned the tide. Energy declined as the sub-complex was simultaneously hit by apparent concerns that slowing growth would reduce demand and fear that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) would reverse voluntary production cuts, leading to oversupply. Performance highlights The fund provided a gain but underperformed the Bloomberg Commodity Index due to tactical positioning. Strategic precious metals were the largest contributor to absolute return due to strong gains in both gold and silver. The Fed’s 0.50% cut in the federal funds rate, combined with a 4% decline in the US dollar and China’s policy stimulus, helped gold reach record highs. However, the fund underperformed the benchmark primarily due to a strategic underweight and a tactical underweight in gold, despite a strategic overweight in silver. Gold is the largest holding in the fund and the benchmark. The fund’s strategic underweight is mostly a function of the benchmark rebalancing annually while the fund rebalances monthly. As gold prices have risen without what we would consider a significant pullback or correction, the benchmark’s gold weight has continued to increase while we have systematically paired backed the fund’s gains, thus managing its gold weighting. Strategic agriculture was the next largest contributor to absolute return due to gains in coffee and sugar. Coffee was the top-performing commodity across the full universe as hot and dry weather affected coffee producing countries, first in Vietnam and recently in the world’s largest producer, Brazil. Sugar had a double-digit gain in September, which moved its year-to-date return back into positive territory. Brazil’s hot and dry weather disrupted sugar production as heat and low humidity sparked a major outbreak of cane field fires. The fund’s agricultural exposure outperformed the benchmark mostly due to a strategic overweight in sugar and a tactical overweight in coffee, along with a strategic underweight and tactical net short in wheat. Strategic industrial metals added to absolute return as gains in August and September overcame July’s losses. Copper and aluminum were notable contributors to fund results. Both metals benefited from China’s September announcement of 11 major monetary and fiscal policy actions to support its housing market and consumer spending. The fund’s industrial metals holdings outperformed the benchmark due to strategic overweights in copper and aluminum, while tactical underweights in both metals offset some of the positive effect. Strategic energy was the largest detractor from absolute return as all six underlying exposures had double-digit declines for the quarter. Signs of economic slowdown have weighed on oil prices, compounded by OPEC announcing it will begin to reverse output cuts in December. Refined products were the largest detractors as supply is rising amid weaker demand. The fund underperformed the benchmark’s energy exposure due to tactical overweights in oil and refined products, whose losses more than offset relative gains from strategic underweights in oil and natural gas. Gross performance attribution (%) Quarter Year to date Since inception (annual ized) Agriculture 0.96 -1.61 0.18 Energy -3.58 -1.64 -0.55 Industrial Metals 0.55 2.05 -0.38 Precious Metals 1.79 4.32 0.22 Tactical Positioning -0.90 0.80 0.24 Cash 1.37 4.13 1.24 Total 0.18 8.07 0.95 Returns are gross of fund expenses; net returns will be lower. Cash represents fund collateral used to support derivative positions. Click to enlarge Portfolio positioning The fund entered October with a total net exposure of 90%, down from 91%. Tactical underweights in agriculture and precious metals remained in place, but to a reduced degree. Energy transitioned from a net overweight to a net underweight. The net overweight in industrial metals increased. The tactical underweight in agriculture decreased as sugar and cotton moved from underweight to neutral and we reduced underweights in corn, soymeal and wheat. Tactical energy experienced the largest changes as oil, gasoil and heating oil all moved from overweight to underweight, while an overweight in gasoline was reduced and the tactical natural gas position remained underweight. Within tactical industrial metals, copper moved from neutral to overweight, aluminum transitioned from underweight to overweight and the tactical long position in zinc increased. Within tactical precious metals, gold was neutral, and we maintained the underweight in silver. We will rebalance the fund strategically and tactically again next month per our usual monthly cadence. Unlike more passive or index-based strategies, this once-a-month rebalancing increases our flexibility to position the fund according to prevailing market conditions and avoid concentrating risk in any one asset. Click to enlarge Sector weights vs the Bloomberg Commodity Index (%) Fund BCOM Agriculture 26.15 32.66 Energy 26.38 28.32 Industrial Metals 20.22 16.25 Precious Metals 18.74 22.77 Click to enlarge ** Net = Total annual operating expenses less any contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser in effect through at least Feb 28, 2025 and contractual management fee waivers in effect through at least Jun 30, 2025. Unless otherwise specified, all information is as of 09/30/24. Unless stated otherwise, Index refers to Bloomberg Commodity Index. Asset allocation/diversification does not guarantee a profit or eliminate the risk of loss. The Bloomberg Commodity Index is designed to be a liquid and diversified benchmark for the commodity futures market. It is a rolling index composed of futures contracts on 19 physical commodities traded on US exchanges. The index was known as the Dow Jones UBS Commodity Index Total ReturnSM prior to July 1, 2014. An investment cannot be made directly in an index. About risk Commodities may subject an investor to greater volatility than traditional securities such as stocks and bonds and can fluctuate significantly based on weather, political, tax, and other regulatory and market developments. Commodity-linked notes may involve substantial risks, including risk of loss of a significant portion of principal and risks resulting from lack of a secondary trading market, temporary price distortions, and counterparty risk. Changes in the value of two investments or asset classes may not track or offset each other in the manner anticipated by the portfolio managers, which may inhibit their risk allocation process from achieving its investment objective. Derivatives may be more volatile and less liquid than traditional investments and are subject to market, interest rate, credit, leverage, counterparty, and management risks. An investment in a derivative could lose more than the cash amount invested. An investment in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) may trade at a discount to net asset value, fail to develop an active trading market, halt trading on the listing exchange, fail to track the referenced index, or hold troubled securities. ETFs may involve duplication of management fees and certain other expenses. Certain of the ETFs the fund invests in are leveraged, which can magnify any losses on those investments. Exchange-traded notes (ETNs) are subject to credit risk of the issuer, and the value of the ETN may drop due to a downgrade in the issuer's credit rating, despite the underlying market benchmark or strategy remaining unchanged. Short sales may cause an investor to repurchase a security at a higher price, causing a loss. As there is no limit on how much the price of the security can increase, exposure to potential loss is unlimited. By investing in the subsidiary, the fund is indirectly exposed to risks associated with the subsidiary's investments, including derivatives and commodities. Because the subsidiary is not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the fund will not have the protections offered to investors in US registered investment companies. The Fund is subject to certain other risks. Please see the current prospectus for more information regarding the risks associated with an investment in the Fund. The opinions expressed are those of the fund’s portfolio management, are based on current market conditions and are subject to change without notice. These opinions may differ from those of other Invesco investment professionals. Click to enlarge This does not constitute a recommendation of any investment strategy or product for a particular investor. 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If you've driven down Macquarie Pass in the past few days, authorities have been watching. Subscribe now for unlimited access . Login or signup to continue reading When a mobile phone detection camera was placed at the bottom of the notorious road, social media went into overdrive. Some didn't know what it was, others had a fair idea, and then there were those who had the 'don't do the wrong thing and you won't get caught' attitude. Transport for NSW may list and signpost the locations of its speed cameras, but it doesn't provide motorists with the same information about mobile phone detection cameras. Authorities said offenders need to believe they could be caught anywhere on the road network at any time. Worried you got caught out? If the Macquarie Pass camera caught you out, you can look forward to a $410 fine and five demerit points . If you're caught breaking this law in a school zone, the fine is even higher at $544. But, just think, aren't you lucky it wasn't a double demerit point time? Technology to reduce road trauma Mobile phone detection cameras began issuing fines in March 2021, and authorities said the technology is among a suite of measures to encourage motorists to drive safely. "Automated enforcement programs in NSW are used to deter speeding, mobile phone use by drivers and motorcyclists, and encourage proper seatbelt use by both drivers and passengers to reduce road trauma across the road network," the Transport for NSW spokeswoman said. "These programs use both fixed and movable camera devices, which are relocated in approved locations across the state." Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au More from Court and Crime Newsletters & Alerts DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. Also includes evening update. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Get the latest property and development news here. WEEKLY Find out what's happening in local business. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily!ROME (AP) — Romelu Lukaku scored against his former club and Napoli beat struggling Roma 1-0 on Sunday to reclaim the Serie A lead and spoil Claudio Ranieri’s debut with the Giallorossi. Napoli moved one point ahead of Atalanta, Inter Milan, Fiorentina and Lazio.

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It doesn’t matter how many terrible wars we’re mired in overseas. It doesn’t matter how many seemingly unsolvable social and political problems we face at home. At this time of year, we Americans have the usual Walmart store of blessings to be thankful for. An extra reason for the entire country to give thanks next week is the fact that the long-dreaded 2024 election is finally in our rearview mirror – and for half of us the outcome was a blessing. Thanksgiving is usually a national holiday that doesn’t get stuck in the swamp of partisan politics. But this year the shocking victory of Donald Trump was too much to take for ordinary Democrats and many of our most fragile liberal TV talking heads and pundits. Three weeks after Election Day, most of the liberal media are still in meltdown mode. They are encouraging lame-duck Biden Democrats, the Justice Department, the Coast Guard – anyone who works for the federal government – to do whatever it takes to sabotage Trump’s incoming administration, even before he takes office. Whether it’s risking a nuclear war with Russia by giving gifts of fancy rockets to Ukraine or digging up every speck of old dirt on Trump’s cabinet picks, Democrats and the liberal media are so busy trying to thwart Trump they have little time to give thanks for anything or anyone. Some nasty newspaper columnists and teary-eyed panelists on CNN are so despondent about Trump’s victory they are willing to spoil the love and fun at half of America’s Thanksgiving dinners. They are urging their fellow Democrats not to invite – or to dis-invite – friends and family members to Thanksgiving dinner who voted for Trump or didn’t vote for Kamala Harris. Some MAGA hardheads who are just as dumb are saying they aren’t going to sit down with RINOs who hate Trump and think Mitt Romney is a real Republican. But making our family Thanksgiving tables smaller and smaller because of politics is all wrong. It does nothing but ruin America’s best holiday and further divide the country into partisan bubbles and silos. My father Ronald Reagan never let politics come between friends and family, especially during Thanksgiving during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He had two children with Nancy Reagan, Patti and Ron. In 1980 Patti was a member of the Peace and Freedom Party and didn’t vote for her dad for president. Ron didn’t vote for our father, as far as we know. Both didn’t vote to reelect their father in 1984, either. In fact, Patti and her friend led a peace march in Washington, DC, while her father was president of the United States. Patti also has written highly critical books about her relationships with her father and her mother, mostly her mother. And Ron is a lifelong atheist who makes radio ads saying he’s “not afraid of burning in Hell.” Once while we were having dinner together as a family, my father, a sincere Christian, reached over, grabbed my hand and said, “My only prayer is that before Ron dies, he too will know Jesus like we do.” So each Thanksgiving at the ranch you had two children who were absolutely opposed to their father’s politics eating with him and the rest of the Reagan family. And if you want to know if those bipartisan family turkey dinners were noisy with angry political arguments, the answer is “No.” Nobody was throwing mashed potatoes or drumsticks at each other, either. The point I’m making is that these political people I hear dropping my dad’s name on TV all the time could learn a lot from the way he always put politics in its proper place. So this Thanksgiving, don’t ask “What would Ronald Reagan do?” – do what he did. Invite your whole family and your old friends. Sit down and have a nice turkey dinner with all the fixings. Argue all you want about sports or music. Just don’t ask anyone to pass the politics. Michael Reagan is distributed by Cagle Cartoons newspaper syndicate.

There's no denying that ( ) shares have been a great place to put your money this year. Since the start of 2024, the big four bank has risen almost 40%. This is despite almost all analysts calling its shares overvalued a year ago. While there's nothing to say that CBA shares won't be market-beaters again next year, one thing that is almost certain is that they won't provide income investors with an overly attractive . For example, the consensus estimate is for the bank to pay a fully franked dividend of approximately $4.73 per share in FY 2025. Based on its current share price of $156.21, this equates to a 3% dividend yield. This is lower than what you can get on one of CBA's term deposits. In light of this, if you are looking for ASX 200 dividend shares to buy in 2025, it might be best to look beyond CBA. But which dividend shares could be good alternatives? Let's take a look at two that analysts rate as buys: ( ) Goldman Sachs thinks that IPH could be an ASX 200 dividend share to buy. It is a global intellectual property (IP) services company. The broker believes that IPH "is well-placed to deliver consistent and defensive earnings with modest overall organic growth." It expects this to underpin fully franked dividends of 36 cents per share in FY 2025 and then 39 cents per share in FY 2026. Based on the current IPH share price of $5.01 this represents yields of 7.2% and 7.8%, respectively. Goldman has a buy rating and $7.50 price target on its shares. ( ) Another ASX 200 dividend share that could be a buy according to analysts is Transurban. It is a toll road operator that owns 22 roads across both Australia and North America. This includes CityLink in Melbourne and the Cross City Tunnel in Sydney, as well as 95 Express Lanes in Greater Washington and the A25 in Montreal. Transurban also has three major projects that are expected to open by 2026. The team at UBS is positive on the company and has a buy rating and $14.75 price target on its shares. As for income, the broker is forecasting dividends per share of 65 cents in FY 2025 and then 69 cents in FY 2026. Based on its current share price of $13.82, this equates to dividend yields of 4.7% and 5%, respectively.DA Davidson Issues Positive Forecast for AZEK (NYSE:AZEK) Stock PriceWith Red Sox, Walker Buehler gets complicated contract, unusual jersey number

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Mason Maggio seems on the brink of securing a contract for the 2025 NASCAR season, as he's been hinting at future moves. When asked about his plans on the social media platform, now named X, Maggio simply replied, "soon". This has sparked excitement and discussions about his next steps in the racing world. The NASCAR community is abuzz with speculation about which team Maggio, a talented young driver, might end up with. Soon. ✍️ Mason Maggio is not your average 19-year-old. Born in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, he has been racing since he was 11. His journey began with go-kart racing and quickly expanded to winning multiple championships in various racing series. Over the years, Maggio has competed in everything from Legend cars to the NASCAR Truck Series. In 2022, he made his debut as a rookie in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, followed by a race debut in the Xfinity Series in 2024, gaining invaluable experience with Reaume Brothers Racing and Joey Gase Motorsports. The rumor mill is buzzing with talks of Maggio possibly driving full-time in the Ryan Shane Sieg Racing no. 29 Ford or joining Joey Gase's racing team. Some are also considering his past ties with Floridian Motorsports as a potential factor in his decision-making process. Maggio's past racing involvement certainly plays a part in these speculations, as he's been associated with notable teams, including Floridian Motorsports, where he drove the No. 21 car during the 2024 season. His outstanding record is hard to ignore, and his potential full-time role in 2025 could hugely impact his career and the strategies of the team he chooses. Each team is likely to be eager to harness Maggio's skills and experience. As a driver with a track record of competence and success, Maggio could be the key to a team's successful season. For the 2024 racing season, Maggio's schedule included several vital tracks, such as World Wide Technology Raceway, Gateway, and Nashville Superspeedway. The public is deeply invested in Maggio's career moves, with his next choice being a real turning point for the driver. 2024 Xfinity Series ResultsATLANTA (AP) — the peanut farmer who tried to restore virtue to the White House after the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, then rebounded from a landslide defeat to become a global advocate of human rights and democracy, has died. . The Carter Center said the 39th president died Sunday afternoon, , at his home in Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, who died in November 2023, lived most of their lives. The center said he died peacefully, surrounded by his family. As reaction poured in from around the world, President Joe Biden mourned Carter’s death, saying the world lost an “extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian” and he lost a dear friend. Biden cited Carter’s compassion and moral clarity, his work to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless and advocacy for the disadvantaged as an example for others. “To all of the young people in this nation and for anyone in search of what it means to live a life of purpose and meaning – the good life – study Jimmy Carter, a man of principle, faith, and humility,” Biden said in a statement. “He showed that we are a great nation because we are a good people – decent and honorable, courageous and compassionate, humble and strong.” Biden said he is ordering a state funeral for Carter in Washington. A moderate Democrat, as a little-known Georgia governor with a broad grin, effusive Baptist faith and technocratic plans for efficient government. His promise to never deceive the American people resonated after Richard Nixon’s disgrace and U.S. defeat in southeast Asia. “If I ever lie to you, if I ever make a misleading statement, don’t vote for me. I would not deserve to be your president,” Carter said. Carter’s victory over Republican Gerald Ford, whose fortunes fell after pardoning Nixon, came amid Cold War pressures, turbulent oil markets and social upheaval over race, women’s rights and America’s role in the world. His achievements included brokering Mideast peace by keeping Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at Camp David for 13 days in 1978. But his coalition splintered under double-digit inflation and the 444-day hostage crisis in Iran. His negotiations ultimately brought all the hostages home alive, but in a final insult, Iran didn’t release them until the inauguration of Ronald Reagan, who had trounced him in the 1980 election. Humbled and back home in Georgia, Carter said his faith demanded that he keep doing whatever he could, for as long as he could, to try to make a difference. He and Rosalynn co-founded in 1982 and spent the next 40 years traveling the world as peacemakers, human rights advocates and champions of democracy and public health. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, Carter helped ease nuclear tensions in North and South Korea, avert a U.S. invasion of Haiti and and Sudan. By 2022, the center had monitored at least 113 elections around the world. Carter was determined to as one of many health initiatives. the Carters built homes with Habitat for Humanity. The common observation that he was better as an ex-president rankled Carter. His allies were pleased that he lived long enough to see biographers and historians and declare it more impactful than many understood at the time. Propelled in 1976 by voters in Iowa and then across the South, Carter ran a no-frills campaign. Americans were captivated by the earnest engineer, and while an election-year Playboy interview drew snickers when he said he “had looked on many women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times,” voters tired of political cynicism found it endearing. The first family set an informal tone in the White House, carrying their own luggage, trying to silence the Marine Band’s traditional “Hail to the Chief" and enrolling daughter, Amy, in public schools. Carter was lampooned for wearing a cardigan and urging Americans to turn down their thermostats. But Carter set the stage for an economic revival and sharply reduced America's dependence on foreign oil by deregulating the energy industry along with airlines, trains and trucking. He established the departments of Energy and Education, appointed record numbers of women and nonwhites to federal posts, preserved millions of acres of Alaskan wilderness and pardoned most Vietnam draft evaders. , he ended most support for military dictators and took on bribery by multinational corporations by signing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. He persuaded the Senate to ratify the Panama Canal treaties and normalized relations with China, an outgrowth of Nixon’s outreach to Beijing. But crippling turns in foreign affairs took their toll. When OPEC hiked crude prices, making drivers line up for gasoline as inflation spiked to 11%, Carter tried to encourage Americans to overcome “a crisis of confidence.” Many voters lost confidence in Carter instead after the infamous address that media dubbed his “malaise" speech, even though he never used that word. After Carter reluctantly agreed to admit the exiled Shah of Iran to the U.S. for medical treatment, the American Embassy in Tehran was overrun in 1979. Negotiations to quickly free the hostages broke down, and then eight Americans died when a top-secret military rescue attempt failed. Carter also had to reverse course on the SALT II nuclear arms treaty after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan in 1979. Though historians would later credit Carter's diplomatic efforts for hastening the end of the Cold war, Republicans labeled his soft power weak. Reagan’s “make America great again” appeals resonated, and he beat Carter in all but six states. Born Oct. 1, 1924, James Earl Carter Jr. in 1946, the year he graduated from the Naval Academy. He brought his young family back to Plains after his father died, abandoning his Navy career, and . Carter reached the state Senate in 1962. After rural white and Black voters elected him governor in 1970, he drew national attention by declaring that “the time for racial discrimination is over.” Carter published more than 30 books and remained influential as his center turned its democracy advocacy onto U.S. politics, monitoring an audit of Georgia’s 2020 presidential election results. After Carter said he felt “perfectly at ease with whatever comes.” “I’ve had a wonderful life,” “I’ve had thousands of friends, I’ve had an exciting, adventurous and gratifying existence.” Sanz is a former Associated Press reporter.