
In the midst of escalating trade tensions with the US, Trudeau's firm and decisive actions have underscored his leadership and determination to protect Canada's economic interests. By preparing multiple counter strategies, including retaliatory tariffs, industry support measures, and diplomatic efforts, Canada is signaling its readiness to confront the challenges posed by the US tariffs head-on. As the situation continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how the trade dispute will unfold and whether a resolution can be reached through dialogue and negotiation.
Dismiss Trump taunts, expert says after 'churlish' social media posts about Canada OTTAWA — U.S. president-elect Donald Trump and those in his corner continue to muse about annexing Canada, though Canadian officials have largely sidestepped those comments. Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press Dec 24, 2024 12:02 PM Dec 24, 2024 12:05 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message President-elect Donald Trump speaks at AmericaFest, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) OTTAWA — U.S. president-elect Donald Trump and those in his corner continue to muse about annexing Canada, though Canadian officials have largely sidestepped those comments. In a post on the social media platform X, Eric Trump shared a doctored photo of his father purchasing Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal on Amazon, with the phrase "We are so back!!!" Since winning the presidential election in November, Trump has repeatedly referred to Canada as the "51st state." On Trump's Truth Social platform, he's also repeatedly referred to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the "governor" of Canada. Trump has also threatened 25 per cent tariffs against Canada, which has prompted discussions at both the federal and provincial levels on the best way to deal with the incoming Trump government. Carleton University professor Aaron Ettinger said federal officials have rightly been dismissing the social-media posts and maintained a "focus like a laser beam" on the real and "existential threat" of tariffs. "This strikes me as being profoundly unserious," said Ettinger, who has studied Canada-U.S. relations during the first Trump presidency. "These are taunts; these are churlish provocations that are not mature, and do not reflect just how serious the coming trade war is," he said. Ettinger said Trump is likely continually posting about Canada because it plays well to his supporters, without being seen as a real threat of annexation. "We know his moves. He makes fun of, he belittles, he mocks, because he can," he said. But he said that a vacuum of leadership in Ottawa from embattled Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is spurring "the freelancing of some of the provincial leaders" in response to Trump's comments. For example, Ontario Premier Doug Ford weighed in on Trump's postings on Dec. 18, telling media that "we'll never be the 51st state. We're Canada; we're proud to be Canadians. We'll always fight for that." Ettinger said civil society is similarly better to focus on convincing Americans to not impose damaging tariffs on Canada, instead of amping up anti-Trump rhetoric. "Canadians should worry first about what Canada's actual national interests are," he said. "We're not going to out-trash talk Donald Trump, so don't even bother trying and focus instead on the core stuff that really matters." In response to Trump's threats, the Trudeau Liberal government has unveiled a $1.3 billion spending package over six years to address Trump's threats, which concern border security and the flow of illegal drugs into the United States. Canada's ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman has repeatedly characterized Trump's comments as gentle ribbing between two close countries. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said on Dec. 13 that she has quipped to Republican senators that they could join Canada as the eleventh province. Greenland's head of government, Múte Bourup Egede, suggested that Trump's latest calls to purchase the territory from Denmark would be as meaningless as those made in his first term. "Greenland is ours. We are not for sale and will never be for sale," he said in a statement. "We must not lose our years-long fight for freedom." Panama President José Raúl Mulino has also rebuffed Trump's musing about taking over the Panama Canal. "Every square metre of the canal belongs to Panama and will continue to," he said in a video, to which Trump fired back on his social media site, "We'll see about that!" This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 24, 2024. — With files from The Associated Press Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message More National Business S&P/TSX composite up on shorter Christmas Eve session, U.S. markets also rise Dec 24, 2024 11:44 AM CPKC exceeded grain revenue limit: Canadian Transportation Agency Dec 24, 2024 11:21 AM Stock market today: Wall Street rallies ahead of Christmas Dec 24, 2024 10:12 AM Featured FlyerYPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — On a damp Wednesday night with temperatures dipping into the 30s, fans in sparsely filled stands bundled up to watch Buffalo beat Eastern Michigan 37-30 on gray turf. The lopsided game was not particularly notable, but it was played on one of the nights the Mid-American Conference has made its own: A weeknight. “A lot of the general public thinks we play all of our games on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, not just some of them in November,” MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher said in a telephone interview this week. “What it has done is help take what was a pretty darned good regional conference and has given it a national brand and made it a national conference.” When the conference has played football games on ESPN or ESPN2 over the last two seasons, the linear television audience has been 10 times larger than when conference schools meet on Saturdays and get lost in the shuffle when viewers have many more choices. The most-watched MAC game over the last two years was earlier this month on a Wednesday night when Northern Illinois won at Western Michigan and there were 441,600 viewers, a total that doesn’t include streaming that isn’t captured by Nielsen company. During the same span, the linear TV audience has been no larger than 46,100 to watch two MAC teams play on Saturdays. “Having the whole nation watching on Tuesday and Wednesday night is a huge deal for the MAC,” Eastern Michigan tight end Jere Getzinger said. “Everybody wants to watch football so if you put it on TV on a Tuesday or Wednesday, people are going to watch.” ESPN has carried midweek MAC football games since the start of the century. ESPN and the conference signed a 13-year extension a decade ago that extends their relationship through at least the 2026-27 season. The conference has made the most of the opportunities, using MACtion as a tag on social media for more than a decade and it has become a catchy marketing term for the Group of Five football programs that usually operate under the radar in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and New York. Attendance does tend to go down with weeknight games, keeping some students out of stadiums because they have class or homework and leading to adults staying away home because they have to work the next morning. “The tradeoff is the national exposure,” Buffalo coach Pete Lembo said. “You know November nights midweek the average fan is going to park on the couch, have a bowl of chips and salsa out in front, and watch the game from there." When the Bulls beat Ball State 51-48 in an overtime thriller on a Tuesday night earlier this month, the announced attendance was 12,708 and that appeared to be generous. There were many empty seats after halftime. “You watch the games on TV, the stadiums all look like this,” Buffalo fan Jeff Wojcicki said. “They are not packed, but it’s the only game on, and you know where to find it.” Sleep and practice schedules take a hit as well, creating another wave of challenges for students to attend class and coaches to prepare without the usual rhythm of preparing all week to play on Saturday. “Last week when we played at Ohio in Athens, we had a 4-four bus ride home and got home at about 3:30 a.m.,” Eastern Michigan center Broderick Roman said. “We still had to go to class and that was tough, but it's part of what you commit to as an athlete.” That happens a lot in November when the MAC shifts its unique schedule. During the first two weeks of the month, the conference had 10 games on Tuesdays and Wednesdays exclusively. This week, there were five games on Tuesday and Wednesday while only one was left in the traditional Saturday slot with Ball State hosting Bowling Green. Next week, Toledo plays at Akron and Kent State visits Buffalo on Tuesday night before the MAC schedule wraps up with games next Friday and Saturday to determine which teams will meet in the conference title game on Dec. 7 in Detroit. In all, MAC teams will end up playing about 75% of their games on a Saturday and the rest on November weeknights. When the Eagles wrapped up practice earlier this week, two days before they played the Bulls, tight end Jere Getzinger provided some insight into the effects of the scheduling quirk. “It's Monday, but for us it's like a Thursday,” he said. Bowling Green coach Scot Loeffler said he frankly has a hard time remembering what day it is when the schedule shift hits in November. “The entire week gets turned upside down,” Loeffler said. “It’s wild, but it’s great for the league because there’s two days a week this time of year that people around the country will watch MAC games.” AP freelance writer Jonah Bronstein contributed to this report. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
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Townsquare Capital LLC purchased a new stake in Axos Financial, Inc. ( NYSE:AX – Free Report ) during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund purchased 3,643 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $229,000. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. American Century Companies Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Axos Financial by 26.2% in the 2nd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 1,549,748 shares of the company’s stock valued at $88,568,000 after purchasing an additional 321,494 shares during the last quarter. Millennium Management LLC lifted its stake in Axos Financial by 107.9% in the second quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 367,251 shares of the company’s stock valued at $20,988,000 after buying an additional 190,584 shares during the last quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Axos Financial in the second quarter valued at approximately $5,077,000. Principal Financial Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Axos Financial by 27.9% during the third quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 320,717 shares of the company’s stock worth $20,167,000 after acquiring an additional 70,017 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Emerald Advisers LLC increased its holdings in shares of Axos Financial by 14.4% in the 3rd quarter. Emerald Advisers LLC now owns 505,544 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,789,000 after acquiring an additional 63,458 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 83.79% of the company’s stock. Axos Financial Trading Up 0.9 % Shares of Axos Financial stock opened at $80.85 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.08, a current ratio of 1.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17. The firm has a market cap of $4.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.79 and a beta of 1.42. Axos Financial, Inc. has a 52-week low of $43.32 and a 52-week high of $88.46. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $72.42 and its 200-day simple moving average is $65.79. Analysts Set New Price Targets Several research analysts have issued reports on AX shares. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised their price objective on shares of Axos Financial from $74.00 to $91.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Needham & Company LLC raised their price target on Axos Financial from $82.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 31st. Wedbush reduced their price objective on Axos Financial from $80.00 to $75.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, September 24th. Finally, StockNews.com upgraded Axos Financial from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 3rd. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $83.20. Get Our Latest Report on AX Insiders Place Their Bets In other Axos Financial news, EVP Andrew J. Micheletti sold 5,197 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, September 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $63.13, for a total transaction of $328,086.61. Following the transaction, the executive vice president now directly owns 424,149 shares in the company, valued at approximately $26,776,526.37. This represents a 1.21 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link . Also, CEO Gregory Garrabrants sold 125,000 shares of Axos Financial stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $81.89, for a total transaction of $10,236,250.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer now owns 1,340,377 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $109,763,472.53. The trade was a 8.53 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Over the last quarter, insiders sold 134,199 shares of company stock worth $10,882,135. 5.07% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders. Axos Financial Profile ( Free Report ) Axos Financial, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides consumer and business banking products in the United States. It operates through two segments, Banking Business and Securities Business. The company offers deposits products, including consumer and business checking, demand, savings, time deposit, money market, zero balance, and insured cash sweep accounts. Recommended Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding AX? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Axos Financial, Inc. ( NYSE:AX – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Axos Financial Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Axos Financial and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Wisconsin officer grabbing Nebraska coach's arm a 'misunderstanding,' police say
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Near Infrared Imaging Market to Reach USD3.2 Billion by 2034 with a 3.9% of CAGR 12-24-2024 06:12 PM CET | Health & Medicine Press release from: Future Market Insights Near Infrared Imaging Market The global near infrared (NIR) imaging market is set to experience steady growth over the coming decade, with its valuation expected to rise from USD 2.2 billion in 2024 to USD 3.2 billion by 2034. This growth trajectory represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9% over the forecast period. The market's expansion reflects the increasing adoption of NIR imaging technology in medical diagnostics, surgical procedures, and preclinical research. The progression of the market from USD2.1 million in 2022 to a projected USD2.2 billion in 2024 highlights the significant investment and demand for advanced imaging solutions. Near infrared imaging, known for its ability to provide clear, real-time images of tissues, blood vessels, and lymph nodes, has become an indispensable tool in cancer surgery, vascular imaging, and tissue analysis. The technology's non-invasive nature, coupled with its precision, is driving its adoption in clinical and research settings. Request a Sample of this Report Now: https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/sample/rep-gb-18251 As healthcare providers seek to enhance surgical precision and reduce complications, NIR imaging is gaining momentum as a vital component of image-guided surgery. The rising prevalence of cancer and the growing need for minimally invasive procedures are further propelling demand. Key stakeholders, including hospitals, research institutions, and biotech firms, are investing heavily in the development of next-generation NIR imaging systems. Key Takeaways The global near infrared imaging market is projected to grow from USD2.2 billion in 2024 to USD3.2 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 3.9%. The market's growth from USD2.1 million in 2022 to USD2.2 billion in 2024 underscores rising demand for NIR imaging technology. Near infrared imaging is increasingly being adopted for cancer surgery, vascular imaging, and tissue analysis due to its real-time, non-invasive imaging capabilities. Rising demand for minimally invasive procedures and growing healthcare investments are driving the development of next-generation NIR imaging systems. As advancements in medical imaging technology continue, near infrared imaging is set to play an essential role in improving diagnostic accuracy, surgical outcomes, and patient care. This growing market reflects the shift toward precision medicine and the development of cutting-edge imaging tools in modern healthcare. Market Drivers Advancements in Imaging Technology: Continuous improvements in near infrared imaging technology are enhancing diagnostic capabilities, making it a preferred choice in various medical applications. Increasing Demand for Non-Invasive Procedures: The non-invasive nature of near infrared imaging techniques is driving their adoption in clinical settings, particularly for surgical guidance and diagnostics. Growing Prevalence of Chronic Diseases: The rising incidence of conditions such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases is boosting the demand for effective imaging solutions, including near infrared technologies. Rising Awareness and Acceptance: Increased awareness among healthcare professionals and patients about the benefits of near infrared imaging is contributing to market growth. Government Initiatives and Funding: Supportive government policies and funding for medical research are facilitating advancements in near infrared imaging technologies. Regional Insights North America: Expected to dominate the market due to advanced healthcare infrastructure and high rates of chronic diseases. Asia-Pacific: Anticipated to exhibit significant growth driven by increasing healthcare expenditures and a growing population. Challenges High Costs of Equipment: The cost associated with advanced near infrared imaging systems may limit accessibility for some healthcare facilities. Regulatory Hurdles: Navigating regulatory requirements for new imaging technologies can pose challenges for manufacturers. Competitive Landscape in the Near Infrared Imaging Market The key players are increasingly leveraging the benefits of collaborations. Manufacturers are taking advantage of partnerships with hospitals, mergers with other manufacturers in the market, acquisitions, and more collaborative strategies. The pharmacy automation market does not feature highly dominant manufacturers. Instead, the market is fragmented, with several key players enjoying their share. Manufacturers are also receiving increasing approvals from several governments to enhance their pharmaceutical infrastructure for medical purposes. Recent Developments in the Near Infrared Imaging Market In 2023, Quest Medical Imaging launched its NIR-II Fluorescence Imaging System, providing high-resolution imaging in the second near-infrared (NIR-II) window. This system offers deeper tissue penetration and reduced scattering compared to traditional NIR imaging systems. In 2022, Leica Microsystems launched its NIR Fluorescence Imaging System, designed for use in both clinical and research settings. The system offers high-resolution imaging and compatibility with a wide range of NIR dyes. In 2023, Medtronic (Visionsense) received FDA approval for its NIR Fluorescence Imaging System, designed for use in minimally invasive spine surgery. The system aids in visualizing nerve structures and blood vessels. In 2022, Stryker received FDA clearance for its SureView NIR Imaging System, designed for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures. The system incorporates NIR technology to enhance visualization of blood flow and perfusion during surgery. Near Infrared Imaging Market Key Players Quest Medical Imaging B.V. Stryker KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG Olympus Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. Mizuho Medical Co, Ltd. Shimadzu Corporation Leica Microsystems Medtronic PerkinElmer, Inc. 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