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Following a brief interlude away after losing their bid for Mayor of Ottawa in 2022, Catherine McKenny is returning to politics, this time on the provincial stage. The Ontario NDP announced the former Ottawa city councillor – who served for two terms – as its newest candidate for Ottawa-Centre in the next provincial election. McKenney will replace the former candidate Joel Harden, as he seeks a seat with the federal NDP. “The work we did together at the City was meaningful. Together, we fought for real progress for our city—whether it was advocating for better transit, including improvements to Para Transpo, championing affordable housing, advancing a robust climate plan, or creating safer streets, parks, and public spaces. Every initiative was driven by a vision for a stronger, more inclusive community,” McKenney said on social media when announcing their bid for nomination last month. “I am running to be your next Member of Provincial Parliament because I believe we can continue this important work.” McKenney is the , a national non-profit organization focused on building cities where everyone can thrive. They are a passionate advocate for transportation, climate policy, affordable housing and “Catherine is ready to fight for a better future for Ottawa Centre—building homes you can afford, transit you can rely on, and health care that’s there when you need it,” the NDP posted on its official X account. McKenney’s impact on Ottawa has not gone unnoticed. In the 2022 mayoral election they came second, winning 38 percent of the vote. The next provincial election must come before June 2026 but Premier Doug Ford has yet to announce a formal date.Liquidity Services ( NASDAQ:LQDT – Get Free Report ) and Bridger Aerospace Group ( NASDAQ:BAER – Get Free Report ) are both small-cap business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, risk, valuation, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations. Analyst Recommendations This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Liquidity Services and Bridger Aerospace Group, as provided by MarketBeat.com. Liquidity Services presently has a consensus price target of $27.00, indicating a potential upside of 6.30%. Bridger Aerospace Group has a consensus price target of $5.63, indicating a potential upside of 108.33%. Given Bridger Aerospace Group’s higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Bridger Aerospace Group is more favorable than Liquidity Services. Institutional and Insider Ownership Profitability This table compares Liquidity Services and Bridger Aerospace Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets. Risk and Volatility Liquidity Services has a beta of 1.39, suggesting that its stock price is 39% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Bridger Aerospace Group has a beta of -0.29, suggesting that its stock price is 129% less volatile than the S&P 500. Earnings and Valuation This table compares Liquidity Services and Bridger Aerospace Group”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation. Liquidity Services has higher revenue and earnings than Bridger Aerospace Group. Bridger Aerospace Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Liquidity Services, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Summary Liquidity Services beats Bridger Aerospace Group on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks. About Liquidity Services ( Get Free Report ) Liquidity Services, Inc. provides e-commerce marketplaces, self-directed auction listing tools, and value-added services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: GovDeals, Retail Supply Chain Group (RSCG), Capital Assets Group (CAG), and Machinio. Its marketplaces include liquidation.com that enable corporations to sell surplus and salvage consumer goods and retail capital assets; GovDeals marketplace, which provides self-directed service solutions in which sellers list their own assets that enables local and state government entities, and commercial businesses located in the United States and Canada to sell surplus and salvage assets; and AllSurplus, a centralized marketplace that connects global buyer base with assets from across the network of marketplaces in a single destination. The company also offers a suite of services, including surplus management, asset valuation, asset sales, marketing, returns management, asset recovery, and ecommerce services. In addition, it operates a global search engine platform for listing used equipment for sale in the construction, machine tool, transportation, printing, and agriculture sectors. The company offers products from industry verticals, such as consumer electronics, general merchandise, apparel, scientific equipment, aerospace parts and equipment, technology hardware, real estate, energy equipment, industrial capital assets, heavy equipment, fleet and transportation equipment, and specialty equipment. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. About Bridger Aerospace Group ( Get Free Report ) Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. provides aerial wildfire management, relief and suppression, and firefighting services to federal and state government agencies in the United States. It offers fire suppression services, such as direct fire suppression aerial firefighting support services for ground crew to drop large amounts of water quickly and directly on wildfires. The company also provides aerial surveillance services, including fire suppression aircraft over an incident and tactical coordination with the incident commander through its manned and unmanned aircraft. It operates an aircraft fleet of 18 planes. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Belgrade, Montana. Receive News & Ratings for Liquidity Services Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Liquidity Services and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
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Thousands of protesters marched through Barcelona on Saturday demanding lower rents in Spain's second city. Barcelona, which has already taken action to stop the spread of holiday rental apartments, is the latest Spanish city to see protests for cheaper housing. Backed by left-wing parties and unions, the demonstrators gathered in central Barcelona behind a giant banner declaring "Lower the rents". "Today a new political cycle starts concerning housing," Carme Arcarazo, spokesperson for the Catalan Tenants Union, the main organiser, told reporters. "Investors must not be allowed to come to our cities and play with the apartments like a game of Monopoly," she added. The union would target "profiteers" who are taking "half of our salaries", Arcarazo said. The demonstrators demanded a 50 percent cut in rents, leases with an unlimited term and a ban on "speculative" sales of buildings. They threatened to start a rent strike. An estimated 22,000 people took part in a similar demonstration in Madrid on October 13. Campaigns have been launched in other cities. According to the Idealista specialised website, rental prices per square metre have risen 82 percent across Spain over the past decade. The average salary has gone up by 17 percent in that time, according to the national statistics institute. Facing pressure over a housing crisis, the government in 2023 passed legislation calling for more social housing, greater restrictions on rents in high demand areas and penalties for owners who do not occupy properties. But rents have continued to rise while the government has battled city and regional authorities to get some parts of the law applied. vid-vab/tw/jm
Thousands of protesters marched through Barcelona on Saturday demanding lower rents in Spain’s second city. Barcelona, which has already taken action to stop the spread of holiday rental apartments, is the latest Spanish city to see protests for cheaper housing. Backed by left-wing parties and unions, the demonstrators gathered in central Barcelona behind a giant banner declaring “Lower the rents”. “Today a new political cycle starts concerning housing,” Carme Arcarazo, spokesperson for the Catalan Tenants Union, the main organiser, told reporters. “Investors must not be allowed to come to our cities and play with the apartments like a game of Monopoly,” she added. The union would target “profiteers” who are taking “half of our salaries”, Arcarazo said. The demonstrators demanded a 50 percent cut in rents, leases with an unlimited term and a ban on “speculative” sales of buildings. They threatened to start a rent strike. An estimated 22,000 people took part in a similar demonstration in Madrid on October 13. Campaigns have been launched in other cities. According to the Idealista specialised website, rental prices per square metre have risen 82 percent across Spain over the past decade. The average salary has gone up by 17 percent in that time, according to the national statistics institute. Facing pressure over a housing crisis, the government in 2023 passed legislation calling for more social housing, greater restrictions on rents in high demand areas and penalties for owners who do not occupy properties. But rents have continued to rise while the government has battled city and regional authorities to get some parts of the law applied. With 2,400 staff representing 100 different nationalities, AFP covers the world as a leading global news agency. AFP provides fast, comprehensive and verified coverage of the issues affecting our daily lives.
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The Dallas Cowboys ruled out right guard Zack Martin and cornerback Trevon Diggs with injuries on Saturday, one day prior to a road game against the Washington Commanders. Martin has been dealing with ankle and shoulder injuries and didn't practice at all this week before initially being listed as doubtful to play on Friday. He also physically struggled during Monday night's loss to the Houston Texans. Martin, who turned 34 on Wednesday, has started all 162 games played in 11 seasons with the Cowboys. He's a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and a seven-time first-team All-Pro. Diggs has been dealing with groin and knee injuries. He was listed as questionable on Friday before being downgraded Saturday. Diggs, 26, has 37 tackles and two interceptions in 10 games this season. The two-time Pro Bowl pick led the NFL with 11 picks in 2021 and has 20 in 57 games. The Cowboys elected not to activate receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) for the game. He returned to practice earlier this week and he was listed as questionable on Friday. Dallas activated offensive tackle Chuma Edoga (toe) and defensive end Marshawn Kneeland (knee) off injured reserve Saturday, placed safety Markquese Bell (shoulder) on IR and released defensive end KJ Henry. Tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion) was previously ruled out. Tight end Princeton Fant was elevated from the practice squad to replace him. Cornerback Kemon Hall also was elevated from the practice squad. --Field Level MediaKBC Group NV Has $54,000 Holdings in Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFFN)
James Wong Hua Kiong KUCHING (Dec 9): The upgrading projects for Tanjung Embang deepwater port and Kuching International Airport (KIA) are set to elevate Sarawak status as a core player in the global economy, says James Wong Hua Kiong. In this regard, the president of Malaysia Hu Kiu Leuk Yek Wong Clan Association and deputy chairman of Sarikei Chamber of Commerce and Labourer Association, has urged all sectors of society to collaborate towards transforming these infrastructure initiatives into key nodes that connect the region to global markets; thereby crafting a more competitive future for Sarawak. He views the development of Tanjung Embang deepwater port as not only enhancing logistics efficiency, but also serving as a crucial driver for economic diversification. “By constructing a smart port system, cargo turnover rates can be significantly improved, operational costs reduced, and more international investors attracted. “Similarly, the expansion of KIA should balance functionality with innovation, meeting the growing demand for flights while introducing more direct international routes to boost tourism and business exchanges,” he said in a statement yesterday. Wong suggested that the port should form strategic alliances with major global ports to facilitate more efficient cargo transport and trade. Such collaboration could not only lower transportation costs, but also enable mutual benefits through shared resources and information, he added. On the KIA, Wong noted that the airport’s expansion would not only accommodate the increasing demand for flights, but would also foster the growth of tourism and business activities. “By attracting more airlines and routes, Sarawak can draw in more tourists and business people, further stimulating local economic growth,” he said. As an active responder to global climate issues, Wong said these major projects should integrate the principles of a green economy. He recommended introducing low-carbon technologies during the initial planning stages, such as using renewable energy sources, developing hydrogen-powered freight fleet and implementing efficient waste management systems. He also suggested that the construction of the port should utilise eco-friendly materials and consider ecological impacts in its design to minimise environmental harm. “Similarly, the airport’s design should focus on energy efficiency, employing smart energy management systems to reduce carbon emissions and operational costs. Through these measures, Sarawak can secure a place in the global green economy and attract investors who prioritise sustainable development.” Wong thus called upon the government and businesses to actively explore opportunities for green investment in these projects to promote sustainable development. He said by providing tax incentives and policy support, more green enterprises could be encouraged to invest in Sarawak, fostering sustainable local economic growth. Wong also highlighted the importance of the public-private partnership (PPP) model, which would allow the government to reduce financial burden, while bringing in international capital and advanced technologies to invigorate the projects. “By collaborating with internationally renowned companies, Sarawak would not only gain access to advanced management practices, but would also receive technological support; thereby, increasing the feasibility and sustainability of the projects. “We must cultivate local professionals who can navigate modern technology and complex management demands. “Talent development is not only crucial for project success, but also the foundation for the long-term growth of Sarawak’s economy. “By establishing partnerships with international universities, Sarawak can introduce advanced educational concepts and curricula that align with market needs,” he pointed out. Wong also called upon all sectors to work together to transform these projects into Sarawak’s new economic engine. “Sarawak must transcend the limitations of traditional resource-based economics, achieving a more influential global role through technological innovation, regional cooperation and sustainable development,” he said. He said Sarawak should actively integrate into the global economic system, seeking cooperation opportunities with other countries and regions. “By strengthening collaboration with Asean countries, Sarawak can better utilise regional resources and drive economic diversification. “Establishing regional economic cooperation mechanisms should enable Sarawak to occupy a more advantageous position in international markets, enhancing its global competitiveness,” he added.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's decision to break his word and pardon his son Hunter has spurred a broader discussion about what else he should be doing with the broad clemency powers of the presidency before he leaves office in January, including whether he should be pardoning Donald Trump. Biden on Tuesday ducked questions about his son, ignoring calls for him to explain his reversal as he was making his first presidential trip to Angola . He dismissed shouted questions about the matter with a laugh during a meeting with Angolan President João Lourenço at the presidential palace, telling the Angolan delegation: “Welcome to America.” Biden was not scheduled to take questions from the press during his trip to Africa, and he has largely avoided interactions with reporters since President-elect Trump’s victory last month. Biden’s decision to offer his son a blanket pardon for actions over the past 11 years has sparked a political uproar in Washington, after the president repeatedly had said he would not use his extraordinary powers for the benefit of his family. Biden claimed that the Justice Department had presided over a “miscarriage of justice” in prosecuting his son, using some of the same language that Trump uses to describe his own legal predicaments. Biden's reversal drew criticism from many Democrats , who are working to calibrate their approach to Trump as he prepares to take over the Oval Office in seven weeks. There is concern the pardon — and Biden's claims that his son was prosecuted for political reasons — will erode their ability to push back on the incoming president’s legal moves. And it has threatened to cloud Biden's legacy as he prepares to leave office on Jan. 20. Hunter Biden is the closest presidential relative ever to be granted clemency, but other leaders have pardoned family members and close friends. Bill Clinton pardoned his brother Roger for drug charges after Roger Clinton had served his sentence. By the time Trump left office after his first term, he had issued 144 pardons, which included Charles Kushner , the father of his son-in law, Jared Kushner. He also pardoned fervent supporters Steve Bannon, Roger Stone, Paul Manafort, Michael Flynn and other people convicted in special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. In the months after the 2020 election, Trump and his allies were trying to overturn his loss, a failed effort that culminated in the violent riot by his supporters at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. There were discussions at the time over whether Trump would preemptively pardon some of those involved in the effort — and maybe even himself — before he left office. But that never happened. Now, Democrats are having similar discussions about preemptive pardons on their side because of Trump's rhetoric on the campaign trail. He's made no secret of his desire to seek revenge on those who prosecuted him or crossed him. He talks about "enemies from within." He's circulated social media posts that call for the jailing of Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, former Vice President Mike Pence and Sens. Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer. He's also taken aim at Liz Cheney, a conservative Republican who campaigned for Harris, promoting a social media post that suggested he wanted military tribunals to punish her because she was guilty of treason. Sen. Ed Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat, said last week on Boston Public Radio that Biden might consider broad pardons to protect people against whatever wrath Trump may seek, but also as a way to move the country past this acrimonious and divided time. “I think that without question, Trump is going to try to act in a dictatorial way, in a fascistic way, in a revengeful first year at least of his administration toward individuals who he believes harmed him,” Markey said. Presidents enjoy expansive pardon powers when it comes to federal crimes . That includes granting clemency to people who have not yet been charged, as President Gerald Ford did in 1974 when he pardoned his predecessor, Richard Nixon, over the Watergate scandal. The decision at the time caused an uproar but has been seen in the ensuing decades as a move that helped restore order. Markey cited Ford's pardon as a way for the country “just to close that chapter and move on to a new era.” Biden could do the same, Markey said, to help the country move on “to an agenda that deals with the ordinary families.” Sen. Joe Manchin, the Democrat-turned-independent from West Virginia, took it a step further and suggested Biden should even pardon Trump for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, federal charges that are now evaporating with Trump's upcoming return to the White House. “Why don't you go ahead and pardon Donald Trump for all his charges?" he said in an interview with CNN. “It would have gone down a lot more balanced. I'm just saying, wipe them out.” At the same time, Democratic lawmakers and criminal justice reformers are pushing Biden to grant pardons to broad groups of Americans. Democrats Ayanna Pressley, Jim Clyburn and Mary Gay Scanlon wrote to Biden on Nov. 20, asking him to use his clemency powers to "address longstanding injustices in our legal system, and set our nation on the path toward ending mass incarceration.” The letter, also signed by 61 others, suggested Biden could use his powers to send a powerful message of criminal justice reform and "rectify unjust and unnecessary criminal laws passed by Congress and draconian sentences given by judges.” “We encourage you to use your clemency powers to help broad classes of people and cases, including the elderly and chronically ill, those on death row, people with unjustified sentencing disparities, and women who were punished for defending themselves against their abusers,” they wrote. So far, Biden has pardoned 25 people. Most presidents tend to grant a flurry of clemency requests at the end of their terms, and it's likely Biden will do the same. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has said Biden is “thinking through that process very thoroughly.” Weissert reported from Luanda, Angola.
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