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French lawmakers on Wednesday voted to oust the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier after just three months in office, a historic move which hurled the country further into political uncertainty. For the first time in over sixty years, the National Assembly lower house toppled the incumbent government, approving a no-confidence motion that had been proposed by the hard left but which crucially was backed by the far-right headed by Marine Le Pen. Barnier's rapid ejection from office comes after snap parliamentary elections this summer which resulted in a hung parliament with no party having an overall majority and the far-right holding the key to the government's survival. President Emmanuel Macron now has the difficult task of picking a viable successor with over two years of his presidential term left. He is to address the nation at 1900 GMT on Thursday, the Elysee said. Earlier in the day, Macron is to receive Barnier at 0900 GMT who will submit the resignation of the government. The National Assembly debated a motion brought by the hard left in a standoff over next year's austerity budget, after the prime minister on Monday forced through a social security financing bill without a vote. With the support of the far-right, a majority of 331 MPs in the 577-member chamber voted to oust the government. - 'Calling on Macron to go' - Macron flew back into Paris just ahead of the vote after wrapping up his three-day state visit to Saudi Arabia, an apparent world away from the domestic crisis. He strolled earlier Wednesday through the desert sands of the Al-Ula oasis, an iconic tourist project of the kingdom, marvelling at ancient landmarks. After landing, he headed direct to the Elysee Palace. "We are now calling on Macron to go," Mathilde Panot, the head of the parliamentary faction of the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) party told reporters, urging "early presidential elections" to solve the deepening political crisis. But taking care not to crow over the fall of the government, Le Pen said in a television interview that her party -- once a new premier is appointed -- "would let them work" and help create a "budget that is acceptable for everyone". Laurent Wauquiez, the head of right-wing deputies in parliament, said the far-right and hard-left bore the responsibility for a no-confidence vote that would "plunge the country into instability". - 'His failure' - Macron on Tuesday had rejected calls to resign, saying such a scenario amounted to "political fiction". With markets nervous and France bracing for public-sector strikes against the threat of cutbacks, action that will shut schools and hit air and rail traffic, there is a growing sense of crisis. The unions have called for civil servants, including teachers and air traffic controllers, to strike on Thursday over separate cost-cutting measures proposed by their respective ministries this autumn. Meanwhile, Macron is due to host a major international event Saturday, with the reopening of the Notre-Dame cathedral after the 2019 fire, with guests including Donald Trump on his first foreign trip since he was elected to be the next US president. "His failure," was left-wing daily Liberation's front-page headline, with a picture of Macron, whose term runs until 2027. - 'Shattered strategy' - In an editorial, Le Monde said Le Pen's move risked upsetting her own supporters, such as retirees and business leaders, by toppling the government. "In the space of a few minutes, she shattered the strategy of normalisation she had consistently pursued," the daily said. Some observers have suggested that Le Pen, 56, is seeking to bring down Macron before his term ends by ousting Barnier. Le Pen is embroiled in a high-profile embezzlement trial. If found guilty in March, she could be blocked from participating in France's next presidential election. But if Macron stepped down soon, an election would have to be called within a month, potentially ahead of the verdict in her trial. Candidates for the post of premier are few, but loyalist Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu and Macron's centrist ally Francois Bayrou are possible contenders. On the left, Macron could turn to former Socialist premier and interior minister Bernard Cazeneuve, a contender in September. Macron is minded to appoint the new premier rapidly, several sources told AFP. It was the first successful no-confidence vote since a defeat for Georges Pompidou's government in 1962, when Charles de Gaulle was president. 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ST. PAUL — Former Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic died Friday following a battle with cancer. She was 62. Her family said she died surrounded by loved ones. “She had a heart of gold, willing to go to any measure to help those she loved,” they said in a statement. ADVERTISEMENT Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Chair Ken Martin the Minneapolis Democrat was committed to working for Minnesotans. She served in the Minnesota Senate for more than a decade. “It is impossible to overstate the positive impact that Senator Dziedzic’s leadership has had on our state,” Martin said in a statement. “She devoted her life to making her fellow Minnesotans’ lives better, and she refused to allow cancer to get in her way. Minnesota has lost a giant, but her extraordinary legacy will outlast us all.” Dziedzic was instrumental in holding together the Senate DFL caucus in 2023 as they passed, with a one-vote majority, a variety of Democratic priorities like funding universal school meals for students, approving a paid family and medical leave program, cementing legal protections for abortion and gender-affirming care and legalizing cannabis for recreational use. She was respected on both sides of the political aisle and her demeanor was always steady, even amid tense times in the Senate. Dziedzic’s laid-back style made her a surprising pick for majority leader after the 2022 election. Leaders from both major political parties said they were heartbroken by her death. “Senator Kari Dziedzic was a passionate legislator, a respected leader, and a trusted colleague and friend. She will be remembered for her integrity and her compassion for Minnesotans, something that we all saw as she continued to serve even as she battled cancer,” said Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, an East Grand Forks Republican. “I’m deeply saddened at her passing and am praying for her family and friends as we all mourn this loss.” House Speaker Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park, said she was “one of the most skilled diplomats ever to serve in elected office.” ADVERTISEMENT “Her legacy includes significant achievements in policy and investment in Minnesota, but more importantly she will be remembered for treating people with dignity and respect and never giving up on finding workable compromises,” Hortman said. “She had an incredible ability to work diligently through the most arcane and difficult policy issues to find resolution.” Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy, DFL-St. Paul, agreed, saying she was “an uncommon leader.” “Her talents as a consequential and thoughtful leader made us all better legislators, and her examples of kindness humor, and selflessness made us all better people,” Murphy said. 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This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to article 19 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation and section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. Attachment 25112024 - PDMR formIsraeli Prime Minsiter Benjamin Netanyahu spoke Thursday, after the Israeli Air Force (IAF) struck multiple targets across Yemen, the fourth Israeli counterattack against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels and the most ambitious thus far. As Breitbart News reported earlier Thursday, Israel hit Yemen’s international airport in the capital city of Sana’a, and port facilities in Hodeida, after several days in which the Houthis fired ballistic missiles and drones at Israeli cities. The airstrikes came as Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi was giving a televised speech, adding insult to injury. The purpose of the attacks — especially on the airport — appears to have been to cripple the regime and to prevent it from receiving reinforcements from Iran. Yemen is one of the poorest countries in the world, and does not have the money or the skills base to build and operate ballistic missiles or drones; it is entirely dependent on Iranian support. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued a statement: A short while ago, following the approval of operational plans by the Chief of the General Staff, the Minister of Defense, and the Prime Minister, IAF fighter jets conducted intelligence-based strikes on military targets belonging to the Houthi terrorist regime on the western coast and inland Yemen. The Houthi terrorist regime has repeatedly attacked the State of Israel and its citizens, including in UAV and surface-to-surface missile attacks on Israeli territory. The targets that were struck by the IDF include military infrastructure used by the Houthi terrorist regime for its military activities in both the Sana’a International Airport and the Hezyaz and Ras Kanatib power stations. In addition, the IDF struck military infrastructure in the Al-Hudaydah, Salif, and Ras Kanatib ports on the western coast. These military targets were used by the Houthi terrorist regime to smuggle Iranian weapons into the region and for the entry of senior Iranian officials. This is a further example of the Houthis’ exploitation of civilian infrastructure for military purposes. The Houthi terrorist regime is a central part of the Iranian axis of terror, and their attacks on international shipping vessels and routes continue to destabilize the region and the wider world. The Houthi terrorist regime operates as an autonomous terrorist group while relying on Iranian cooperation and funding to carry out its attacks. The IDF will not hesitate to operate at any distance against any threat to the State of Israel and its citizens. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office released statements from himself and from foreign Minister Israel Katz — the latter reiterating a threat to target the Houthi rebel leaders themselves: Prime Minister Netanyahu [translated from Hebrew]: “This evening we are lighting the second candle of Chanukah. We are in the war of redemption, the Maccabees of our time. A short while ago, the Air Force attacked targets of the Houthi terrorist organization in Yemen, both along the coast and in Sana’a. We are determined to cut off this terrorist arm of Iran’s axis of evil. We will persist until we get the job done.” Defense Minister Katz [translated from Hebrew]: “We just saw a precise operation by the IAF, as it struck at strategic Houthi targets in Yemen. As we have said – whoever harms Israel, we will harm them. We will hunt down all of the Houthis’ leaders and we will strike them just as we have done in other places. Nobody will be able to evade the long arm of Israel. We will strike at them in order to remove the threats to the State of Israel.” IAF Commanding Officer Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar added: “We have just seen a tangible demonstration of what we are capable of, and we are capable of much more.” And IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi said: “Once again, the IDF has demonstrated its ability to reach and strike any threat to the citizens of the State of Israel. Over the years, we have developed capabilities to strike very far from Israel’s territory—precisely, powerfully, and repetitively.” Given the number of statements, and their content, it appears that Israel is planning to continue airstrikes on Yemen in the coming days, after one-off attacks over the past several months failed to deter the Houthis from firing at Israel. Joel B. Pollak is Senior Editor-at-Large at Breitbart News and the host of Breitbart News Sunday on Sirius XM Patriot on Sunday evenings from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET (4 p.m. to 7 p.m. PT). He is the author of The Agenda: What Trump Should Do in His First 100 Days , available for pre-order on Amazon. He is also the author of The Trumpian Virtues: The Lessons and Legacy of Donald Trump’s Presidency , now available on Audible. He is a winner of the 2018 Robert Novak Journalism Alumni Fellowship. Follow him on Twitter at @joelpollak .
Ranchi, Nov 23 (PTI) In a stunning comeback, Hemant Soren’s JMM-led alliance on Saturday stormed to power in Jharkhand for a second consecutive term, winning 56 seats in the 81-member assembly, despite an all-out blitz by the BJP-led NDA which managed only 24 seats. The majority mark in the state assembly is 41 seats. The BJP was confident that it could turn the tide in its favour through an aggressive campaign that targeted CM Soren’s leadership, and raised issues like "infiltration" from Bangladesh and the government’s alleged "corruption." Though the BJP failed to replicate the Maharashtra triumph, where it secured a landslide, its vote share in the eastern state was more than the JMM. The BJP contested 68 seats and registered a 33.18 per cent vote share as compared to JMM’s 23.44 per cent. The BJP won 21 seats and emerged as the second largest party. JMM contested 43 seats and won 34, the highest-ever seats won by the party. The Congress got 16 seats, RJD 4 and the CPI (ML) secured 2 seats in the INDIA bloc. The aggressive BJP campaign by its top brass, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, failed to resonate in front of the 'Adivasi' card played by the JMM, which also sought the people's sympathy over the arrest of chief minister Soren. The JMM’s campaign also focused on promises of welfare schemes and accused the BJP-led Centre of using the ED and CBI as tools against rival parties. Both Hemant Soren and his wife Kalpana managed to create a wave of sympathy among the tribal electorate, and despite the anti-incumbency sentiment, the BJP failed to capitalise on it, according to poll analysts. Soren, who retained the Barhait seat by defeating BJP’s Gamliyel Hembrom by a margin of 39,791 votes, had to resign as the CM in January before being arrested by the ED in a money laundering case. He was released on bail by the high court in June, and in July, he returned as the chief minister of the state, replacing Champai Soren. In his first reaction to the poll outcome, Soren termed the INDIA bloc’s strong performance in the Jharkhand elections as a “passing of the exam of democracy.” “I express my gratitude to the people for this stupendous performance,” he said. Assam chief minister and Jharkhand BJP election co-in-charge Himanta Biswa Sarma described the BJP’s loss as “painful.” Sarma aggressively campaigned against the JMM and accused it of sheltering "infiltrators". “The loss in Jharkhand is deeply painful for me personally, even though we secured victory in all five by-elections in Assam,” Sarma said. Internal bickering within the BJP, especially over nominations for turncoats, seemed to have further hampered the party’s prospects. The RJD also made a surprise showing, winning four of the six seats it contested. The CPI(ML) Liberation secured two out of four seats. The LJP (Ram Vilas) won its lone contested seat, and the JD(U) won one of the two seats it fought. The AJSU party, which contested 10 seats, was almost wiped out, retaining only one seat in Mandu by a slender margin of 231 votes. Its leader, Sudesh Mahto, lost the Sili seat. Soren’s wife, Kalpana, who played a key role in revitalising the JMM following her husband’s arrest, won from Gandey by a margin of 17,142 votes defeating BJP’s Muniya Devi. Kalpana won the seat in a bypoll on June 4 this year after it fell vacant following the resignation of JMM MLA Sarfaraz Ahmad. Kalpana’s political journey, which was never her initial choice, began in earnest after her husband's arrest by the ED in connection with a money laundering case. Despite the personal and political challenges posed by her husband's legal battles, Kalpana has proven to be a resilient and dynamic leader. Another key plank of the BJP's campaign was the removal of Champai Soren as chief minister shortly after Hemant Soren’s release on bail in June. The BJP framed this as an issue of how a tribal leader had been insulted by the JMM-led coalition. Hemant Soren also accused the BJP of spending over Rs 500 crore on "malicious campaigns" against him. JMM’s populist schemes like Maiyan Samman Yojna, which provides financial assistance of Rs 1,000 to women in the 18-50 years age bracket and promises to increase it to Rs 2,500 post results, went well with the masses across the state. Soren waived farm loans up to Rs 2 lakh aimed at benefiting over 1.75 lakh farmers. Additionally, his government waived outstanding electricity bills and introduced a scheme providing free electricity for up to 200 units besides introducing welfare schemes like a universal pension. Babulal Marandi, state BJP president, won the Dhanwar seat by 35,438 votes, and former CM Champai Soren won in Seraikela by 20,447 votes. However, Leader of Opposition Amar Kumar Bauri faced a crushing defeat in Chandankiyari, losing by 33,733 votes. The elections recorded a voter turnout of 67.74%, the highest since the state’s formation in 2000. In 2019, the JMM-led alliance won 47 seats, snatching power from the BJP. JMM had won 30 seats, while Congress bagged 16, apart from the one seat bagged by the RJD. The BJP had secured 25 seats, JVM-P three, AJSU Party two, and CPI-ML and NCP one each, besides two Independents emerging victorious. PTI NAM SAN BDC SBN SOM RBT BDC NN RG MNB (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)The Tigers (9-2) won their third straight and still held on to feint hopes of reaching the Atlantic Coast Conference title game and the College Football Playoff. Clemson, which finished ACC play at 7-1 with last week's 24-20 win at Pittsburgh, needs No. 11 Miami to lose at Syracuse next week to play for a league crown for the eighth time in 10 seasons. Clemson cranked it up early in this one, looking a lot like the offense that averaged better than 48 points during a six-game win streak earlier this season instead of the one that had not surpassed 24 points in any of its past three contests. Klubnik connected with Antonio Williams for a 30-yard TD to start the scoring and then the 315-pound Page stretched out for an interception and rumbled along the left sidelines — losing momentum with each step — for Clemson's first score from a defensive lineman in four years and a 14-0 lead. And Page wasn't the only defender to score. Clemson's All-American linebacker Barrett Carter playing his next-to-last home game, had a 4-yard TD run on Senior Day to end the Tigers' scoring. The Citadel (5-7), of the FCS Southern Conference, went on to its 19th straight loss to Clemson since 1932. Klubnik completed 12 of 16 passes for 198 yards. He headed to the sidelines after his second TD pass to Williams that gave the Tigers a 42-0 lead in the third quarter. Haynes got the bulk of the work after starter Phil Mafah achieved his 1,000-yard rushing season with three first-quarter runs. Haynes had scoring runs of 70 and 9 yards. The Citadel: The Bulldogs are the leaders among FCS teams in victories over FBS opponents with nine since the college football split into Division I and Division I-AA in 1978. They couldn't stay competitive, but did roll up a season-high 288 yards rushing and scored a touchdown against Clemson for the first time in the past four games in the series. Clemson: The Tigers reached nine wins in a season for the 14th-straight time. Only Alabama, which entered the season with 16 straight nine-win seasons, had a longer current streak. The Citadel's season is complete. Clemson closes the regular season with its rivalry game with South Carolina on Saturday. 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-footballNAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Narin An handled the windy conditions with a hot putter on Thursday, making four straight birdies around the turn and finishing with an 8-under 64 for a one-shot lead in the CME Group Tour Championship. At stake for the 60-player field is a $4 million prize to the winner, the largest single-day payoff in women's golf. Nelly Korda already has won more than that during her sterling season of seven wins. Now she faces an eight-shot deficit over the next three days at Tiburon Golf Club if she wants to end her year in fitting fashion. Korda, coming off a victory last week, couldn't make amends for her three bogeys and had to settle for an even-par 72. She has come from behind in four of her victories, and still has 54 holes ahead of her. But it has made the task that much tougher. Everything felt easy for An, a 28-year-old from South Korea who has never won on the LPGA and has never cracked the top 10 in any of the 16 majors she has played. “Today my putt really good,” An said. “The speed was good and the shape was good. I just try to focus a little bit more.” She had a one-shot lead over Angel Yin, who shot 30 on the back nine, including an eagle on the par-5 17th hole that most players can easily reach in two. Former U.S. Women's Open champion Allisen Corpuz and Marina Alex were at 66, with Lydia Ko leading the group at 67. Despite the wind so typical along the Gulf Coast of Florida, 27 players — nearly half the field — shot in the 60s. “It's a good head start for the big ol' prize we get at the end of the week,” Yin said. Whoever wins this week is assured of breaking the 17-year-old LPGA record for most money earned in season. The record was set by Lorena Ochoa in 2007 at $4,364,994, back when the total prize money was about half of what it is now. Ochoa earned $1 million for winning the Tour Championship in 2007. The opening round followed a big night of awards for the LPGA Tour, where Korda officially picked up her first award as player of the year, which she clinched earlier this month . Ko was recognized for her big year, highlighted by an Olympic gold medal that put her into the LPGA Hall of Fame. She regained plenty of focus for the opening round on a course where she won just two years ago. “The course isn't easy,” Ko said. “I set a goal of shooting 3 under today, and somebody shot 8 under. I was like, ‘OK, maybe I need to make a few more birdies.’ It's a course that can get away from you as much as you can shoot some low scores, so I’m just trying to stick to my game plan and go from there.” Also in the group at 67 was Albane Valenzuela of Switzerland, already celebrating a big year with her debut in the Solheim Cup and her first appearance in the Tour Championship. She made a late run at her first LPGA title last week at Pelican Golf Club, and kept up her form. And she can see the finish line, which is appealing. “I everyone is looking at that $4 million price tag,” Valenzuela said. “I try not to look too much at the result. I feel like in the past I’ve always been stuck on results, and ultimately all I can do is control my own round, my own energy, my own commitment. “It's the last week of the year. It’s kind of the bonus week. No matter what, everyone is having a paycheck.” AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf
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American Eagle Outfitters ($AEO) stock was up 1.68% ahead of its third-quarter earnings, lifting retail sentiment. Wall Street analysts are expecting earnings per share of $0.47 on estimated revenues of $1.3 billion, according to Stocktwits data. American Eagle will release its third quarter fiscal 2024 results on Wednesday, after market close. For the second quarter, the company reported record second-quarter revenues of $1.3 billion, increasing 8% from the same period in 2023. EPS came in at $0.39, beating estimates of $0.38. A CNBC report noted an earlier calendar shift positively impacted its second-quarter sales by $55 million, observing the sales increase would otherwise have been slimmer. American Eagle CFO Mike Mathias has previously stated its full-year guidance of around 4% comparable sales growth and 2-3% revenue growth, reflecting confidence in its core business trajectory. Retail sentiment on the stock improved to ‘extremely bullish’ (95/100) from ‘neutral’ (48/100) a week ago. Message volumes increased to ‘extremely high’ from ‘normal’. Many users were expecting a huge earnings beat, according to a Stocktwits user poll. In October, JPMorgan lowered the apparel company’s price target to $27 from $29 and kept an Overweight rating, as part of its models update in the department store and specialty softlines group, the Fly.com reported. Jay Shottenstein, executive chairman and CEO previously stated the company sees "the greatest opportunity in the history of the company" and expects it could grow from a $5 billion business to a $10 billion business in the next few years. American Eagle stock is down 4% year-to-date.PC Gamer's biggest hardware stories of 2024: Elon Musk, the rise and rise of AI, brilliant builds, the humbling of big tech giants, orb pondering aplenty, and much more
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2 Magnificent TSX Dividend Stock(s) Down 7% to Buy and Hold ForeverThe NFL's security division is warning players to be aware of professional burglars targeting the homes of pro athletes. The Athletic reported Thursday that the NFL sent a memo to teams that outlines the threat. "The homes of professional athletes across multiple sports leagues have become increasingly targeted for burglaries by organized and skilled groups," read the memo, which was obtained by The Athletic. "Law enforcement officials have noted these groups appear to exploit team schedules to target athletes' homes on game days." NBC News reported Wednesday that law enforcement is working to figure out whether an international crime syndicate is involved. The Athletic reported that the memo includes tips for home security and also gives recommendations about the use of social media, such as not posting photos of items that would attract thieves. Players also learned via the memo how homes are targeted and how burglars enter. Mahomes hasn't said much about the burglary, other than to call it "disappointing" and "frustrating." "I can't get into too many of the details because the investigation is still ongoing," he said. "But obviously something that you don't want to happen to really anybody, but obviously yourself." It's not clear what was stolen from Mahomes' home in Belton, Mo., during the Oct. 6 incident. But Kelce apparently lost $20,000 in cash in the burglary at his home in Leawood, Kan., the following day when the Chiefs played the New Orleans Saints on "Monday Night Football," according to a police report. The burglary at the home of Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis in River Hills, Wis., occurred Nov. 2 during the Bucks' home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He said the perpetrators "took most of my prized possessions" and is offering a reward for the return of his property. "Any info that leads to the return of any of my belongings will be rewarded handsomely," Portis said. "Let me know, thank you." --Field Level Media
Caprock Group LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Molson Coors Beverage ( NYSE:TAP – Free Report ) by 7.7% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 8,652 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 616 shares during the quarter. Caprock Group LLC’s holdings in Molson Coors Beverage were worth $498,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Family Firm Inc. acquired a new stake in Molson Coors Beverage during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Altshuler Shaham Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Molson Coors Beverage during the second quarter worth $27,000. GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC lifted its position in Molson Coors Beverage by 83.8% in the 2nd quarter. GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC now owns 645 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 294 shares in the last quarter. Ashton Thomas Securities LLC acquired a new position in Molson Coors Beverage in the 3rd quarter worth $35,000. Finally, Gladius Capital Management LP bought a new position in Molson Coors Beverage during the 3rd quarter worth about $42,000. Institutional investors own 78.46% of the company’s stock. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of research analysts recently issued reports on TAP shares. Wells Fargo & Company upgraded Molson Coors Beverage from an “underweight” rating to an “overweight” rating and increased their price objective for the stock from $52.00 to $74.00 in a report on Friday, November 8th. Hsbc Global Res downgraded shares of Molson Coors Beverage from a “hold” rating to a “moderate sell” rating in a report on Friday, November 8th. TD Cowen reduced their target price on shares of Molson Coors Beverage from $58.00 to $56.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, October 8th. Barclays raised their target price on shares of Molson Coors Beverage from $49.00 to $51.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Monday, November 11th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price target on shares of Molson Coors Beverage from $56.00 to $57.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 7th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have given a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Molson Coors Beverage has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $60.31. Molson Coors Beverage Trading Down 0.2 % TAP opened at $60.36 on Friday. The company’s 50 day moving average is $56.73 and its 200-day moving average is $54.46. The company has a market cap of $12.43 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.59, a PEG ratio of 2.35 and a beta of 0.82. Molson Coors Beverage has a 1-year low of $49.19 and a 1-year high of $69.18. The company has a current ratio of 0.99, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46. Molson Coors Beverage ( NYSE:TAP – Get Free Report ) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, November 7th. The company reported $1.80 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.67 by $0.13. The firm had revenue of $3.04 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.13 billion. Molson Coors Beverage had a return on equity of 9.24% and a net margin of 6.78%. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 7.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.92 earnings per share. Equities research analysts predict that Molson Coors Beverage will post 5.78 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Molson Coors Beverage Dividend Announcement The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 20th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 6th will be issued a dividend of $0.44 per share. This represents a $1.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.92%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 6th. Molson Coors Beverage’s payout ratio is 39.64%. Molson Coors Beverage Company Profile ( Free Report ) Molson Coors Beverage Company manufactures, markets, and sells beer and other malt beverage products under various brands in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers flavored malt beverages including hard seltzers, craft, spirits and energy, and ready to drink beverages. See Also Want to see what other hedge funds are holding TAP? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Molson Coors Beverage ( NYSE:TAP – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Molson Coors Beverage Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Molson Coors Beverage and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .ST. PAUL — Former Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic died Friday following a battle with cancer. She was 62. Her family said she died surrounded by loved ones. “She had a heart of gold, willing to go to any measure to help those she loved,” they said in a statement. Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Chair Ken Martin the Minneapolis Democrat was committed to working for Minnesotans. She served in the Minnesota Senate for more than a decade. “It is impossible to overstate the positive impact that Senator Dziedzic’s leadership has had on our state,” Martin said in a statement. “She devoted her life to making her fellow Minnesotans’ lives better, and she refused to allow cancer to get in her way. Minnesota has lost a giant, but her extraordinary legacy will outlast us all.” Dziedzic was instrumental in holding together the Senate DFL caucus in 2023 as they passed, with a one-vote majority, a variety of Democratic priorities like funding universal school meals for students, approving a paid family and medical leave program, cementing legal protections for abortion and gender-affirming care and legalizing cannabis for recreational use. She was respected on both sides of the political aisle and her demeanor was always steady, even amid tense times in the Senate. Dziedzic’s laid-back style made her a surprising pick for majority leader after the 2022 election. Leaders from both major political parties said they were heartbroken by her death. “Senator Kari Dziedzic was a passionate legislator, a respected leader, and a trusted colleague and friend. She will be remembered for her integrity and her compassion for Minnesotans, something that we all saw as she continued to serve even as she battled cancer,” said Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, an East Grand Forks Republican. “I’m deeply saddened at her passing and am praying for her family and friends as we all mourn this loss.” House Speaker Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park, said she was “one of the most skilled diplomats ever to serve in elected office.” “Her legacy includes significant achievements in policy and investment in Minnesota, but more importantly she will be remembered for treating people with dignity and respect and never giving up on finding workable compromises,” Hortman said. “She had an incredible ability to work diligently through the most arcane and difficult policy issues to find resolution.” Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy, DFL-St. Paul, agreed, saying she was “an uncommon leader.” “Her talents as a consequential and thoughtful leader made us all better legislators, and her examples of kindness humor, and selflessness made us all better people,” Murphy said. Former Senate DFL Leader Melisa López Franzen praised Dziedzic as a hard worker. “The last time I spoke to Kari a few weeks ago she was still serving her constituents,” she wrote on social media. “That’s Senator Dziedzic, the hardest working legislator I have ever had the honor to serve with. Rest in peace my friend.” Dziedzic was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2023 and underwent emergency surgery to limit its spread. She stepped down from her leadership position in February after her cancer recurred. The Senate will now stand in a 33-33 tie between Democrats and Republicans heading into the 2025 legislative session. Gov. Tim Walz has not yet said when he might call for a special election in the Minneapolis district. Dziedzic had a degree in engineering but couldn’t resist the family pull into public service. Her father, Walt, was a colorful Minneapolis city council member who later served on the park board. Dziedzic told MPR News that she felt drawn into politics after watching her father’s example. “I knew the long hours. I knew the phone calls at home. I knew what I was walking into,” she said. “But I also knew the opportunity that you have to help other people. And it’s about helping people and making your community better.” Dziedzic began a career in public service as a campaign volunteer and later moved on to become a scheduling aide for former U.S. Sen. Paul Wellstone. After a stint working for a Hennepin County commissioner, she was nudged to run for a state Senate seat when longtime lawmaker Larry Pogemiller stepped down to take another government job. Gov. Tim Walz called Dziedzic a “one-of-a-kind leader.” He added, “Her legacy should inspire all of us in elected office to be better public servants.” Details for a memorial service have not yet been announced.
Gisele Pelicot's final testimony: 'Shame must change sides'STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State players have watched Ashton Jeanty make opponents look silly all season. They don't want to be the next defenders Boise State's star posterizes with jukes, spin moves, stiff arms and heavy shoulders. Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after sacking SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings during the second half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger) But they also know that slowing down Jeanty, who finished second in Heisman Trophy voting, will be their toughest task yet when the two teams meet in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31. "In any other year, I think the guy wins the Heisman," Penn State coach James Franklin said. "You could make the argument that he should have won it this year. He is hard to tackle. He is compact, 5-(foot)-10, he has the ability to run away from you. He has the ability to make you miss." Jeanty led the nation with 2,497 rushing yards on 344 carries this season. He scored more touchdowns (30) than any player since Najee Harris scored 30 times with Alabama in 2020. Additionally, Jeanty's yards after contact (1,889) exceed every FBS running backs' rushing total since Oklahoma State's Chuba Hubbard led the NCAA with 2,094 total rushing yards in 2019. Jeanty also forced an NCAA-record 143 missed tackles this season. The junior did it all behind an offensive line that has been forced to shuffle its parts in the wake of numerous injuries. Only left tackle Kage Casey and left guard Ben Dooley have started every game up front for the Broncos this season. "He's a beast in terms of his production on the field, but then also his durability," Franklin said. "There's not too many people that are able to get clean shots on him. All of it is super impressive. But I think the stat that I mentioned earlier, the most impressive stat is the yards after contact." This could be Jeanty's biggest challenge to date, too. Although he's helped Boise State churn out 250 rushing yards per game, good for fifth among FBS programs, the Nittany Lions are well stocked to defend the run. Their defense is seventh nationally allowing just 100 rushing yards per game and has tightened up down the stretch. In its last six games, Penn State is allowing just 2.7 yards per rush and has only given up three rushing touchdowns, two coming in the Big Ten championship game against No. 1 Oregon. "They've had our backs throughout the whole year," Penn State quarterback Drew Allar said. "They have made me a lot better throughout the year, just going against the best defense in America and just glad I got to go against them every day in practice and not against them out on the field in a game setting." In the opening round of the CFP, Penn State held SMU to just 58 rushing yards on 36 carries. Meanwhile, the Nittany Lions notched 11 of their 50 tackles for loss over the last six games against the Mustangs. Most of those came from a defensive line that regularly rotates run-stuffing tackles Zane Durant, Dvon J-Thomas and Coziah Izzard between dynamic ends Abdul Carter and Dani Dennis-Sutton. Carter alone has 21 1/2 of his team's 102 stops behind the line of scrimmage this year. He's hoping to add a few against Jeanty and stay off the star back's own long-running highlight reel. "I'm living in my dreams," Carter said. "I'm having the most fun I ever had playing football and I've been playing since I was 8 years old. I'm very blessed. I'm just very humbled to have this opportunity. I just want to keep taking advantage of all the opportunities that I have." Get local news delivered to your inbox!The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is drafting regulations to control the behaviour of major shareholders in the market, aiming to prevent incidents similar to the one involving Dr Boon Vanasin, founder and former chairman of SET-listed Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG), who used his own shares as collateral for debt repayment. According to finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit, who is also a board member of the SEC, Dr Boon engaged in off-market fundraising by inviting lenders to invest, offering attractive interest rates and claiming the borrowed funds would be invested in various projects. To secure these loans, Dr Boon used shares of Thonburi Hospital, where he was a major shareholder, as collateral. For example, for a loan of 100 baht, he pledged 4 shares of Thonburi Hospital, which were valued at 25 baht per share at the time. As the hospital's share price increased, the number of shares required as collateral decreased proportionally. Mr Lavaron said such practices by major shareholders in the stock market pose risks that could negatively impact minor shareholders. For example, changes in shareholder structure or the appointment of inefficient management could lead to significant harm, particularly to small shareholders. "To protect minor shareholders in the market, the SEC is preparing a draft regulation to control the actions of major shareholders if they intend to use their shares as collateral for loans, as in the case of Dr Boon," he said. "They will be required to notify the Stock Exchange of Thailand [SET], which will allow authorities to monitor whether such actions might affect other shareholders. The measure aims to enhance transparency for investors." On Nov 22, investigators from the Metropolitan Police Division 1 of the Metropolitan Police Bureau sought and obtained an arrest warrant from the Criminal Court for Dr Boon, 86. The warrant included his wife, daughter and seven others, for jointly defrauding the public by inviting investments in medical-related businesses. The total damages are estimated at more than 8 billion baht. Victims reported that Dr Boon and his family offered high-return investments with advance interest payments. However, when the principal and interest came due in 2023, there were payment problems, and many checks issued to investors could not be cashed, leading to widespread complaints to the authorities. Dr Boon has not yet been apprehended, with reports suggesting he has already left the country. According to the SET, Dr Boon is the 11th-largest shareholder in THG, holding 5.8 million shares, equivalent to 0.68% of the company, valued at 90 million baht.
Eminem is losing himself in the music. Shortly after the death of his mother Debbie Nelson , the "Houdini" rapper returned to social media to share that he's been spending his time preparing to play several international shows in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. "'Well if you want Shady, this is what I'll give ya...'" Eminem (real name Marshall Bruce Mathers III ) wrote in a Dec. 4 Instagram post . "MIDDLE EAST 2024 RUN kicks off this week. Pull up!!!" His concert dates kick off at Abu Dhabi's Formula 1 Grand Prix on Dec. 7, four days after a rep for the Grammy winner confirmed to E! News that his mom passed away following a battle with advanced lung cancer. She was 69. News broke back in September that the 69-year-old had been battling a terminal illness. And while Eminem hasn't spoken out directly on her death, he's previously opened up about his tumultuous childhood with Debbie, who married his dad Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr. when she was 15 and gave birth to Eminem 16 months later. Back in 2004, the 52-year-old—who accused Debbie of abusing prescription pills when he was young on his 2002 hit "Cleanin' Out the Closet"—got candid about the challenges of gaining custody of his half-brother Nathan "Nate" Mathers , now 38, after Nate was put into foster care at age 8. “When he was taken away I always said if I ever get in a position to take him, I would take him,” the rapper told Rolling Stone at the time. “I tried to apply for full custody when I was 20, but I didn’t have the means.” He continued, “I cried just going to see him at the foster home. The day he was taken away, I was the only one allowed to see him. They had come and got him out of school. He didn’t know what the f--k was going on." Eminem was declared his brother's legal guardian when Nate was 16, and the 8 Mile star has since changed his perspective on his mother—though he admitted in 2009 that they had become estranged. "I do love her and I think I got a better understanding of what she was going through or what she may be going through, now that I see myself and how I actually became," he told BET's 106 & Park in 2009. "I think that’s there a little compassion factor that goes with that.” For a deeper dive into Eminem's family tree, keep reading. Born Kimberly Ann Scott , the Michigan native was Eminem's high school sweetheart. She welcomed their daughter Hailie Jade in 1995. Kim was married to the rapper from 1999 to 2001, and briefly again in 2006. Their tumultuous relationship has been referenced in several of Eminem's songs, including "'97 Bonnie & Clyde," "Puke" and "Bad Husband." "In our relationship, there's a pattern," Kim said of their on-and-off romance in a 2007 interview with 20/20 . " We'll have two good years and then it will go bad for some reason. It's like a two-year max with us and we hadn't reached the two years yet. I just didn't want to rush into anything before the two years." However, Kim noted that Eminem has always been an "excellent" father. "He loves the kids very much," she shared. "He's always lending a helping hand." Hailie Jade Scott Eminem and Kim welcomed Hailie on Dec. 25, 1995. According to music star, her birth was a "real wake-up call" to "get my a-- in gear." "Everything that I am doing right now is for Hailie," he told Q magazine in 2001. "The money—it's for her college." She spent most of her youth under Eminem's 15,000-square-foot roof in the Detroit suburbs, before attending Michigan State University to study psychology. There, she met her now-husband Evan McClintock , who she married in May 2024 after getting engaged the year prior. "She's doing good," Eminem said of Hailie during a 2020 episode of Hotboxin' With Mike Tyson , adding that the influencer—who now goes by Hailie Jade—graduated from college with a 3.9 GPA. "She's made me proud for sure." In October 2024, Hailie announced her pregnancy with her and Evan's first child, a baby boy. Born on Feb. 22, 1993, Alaina is the daughter of Kim's sister Dawn Scott . She was adopted by Eminem in the early aughts due to her mother's struggles with addiction. "I have full custody of my niece and joint custody of Hailie," the 8 Mile star told Rolling Stone in 2004. "I was always there for Hailie, and my niece has been a part of my life ever since she was born. Me and Kim pretty much had her, she'd live with us wherever we was at." Having been largely raised by Eminem, the Oakland University alum calls him "dad" and had him accompany her down the aisle when she wed Matt Moeller in June 2023. "He wasn't going to miss that," she told People after the nuptials, during which Hailie served as a Maid of Honor. "None of this would have been possible without my dad. I'm beyond blessed." Her mother passed away in 2016 at the age of 41. Kim welcomed Stevie on April 16, 2002, with her then-boyfriend Eric Hartter . Eminem legally adopted Stevie in 2005, when he reconciled with Kim. Stevie came out as nonbinary in August 2021, sharing in a TikTok video that they identify using "all pronouns." They added in the caption, "forever growing and changing." Born in 1955 at a military base in Kansas, Debbie is the mother of Eminem. She married the "Without Me" artist's father Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr. when she was 15, according to her 2008 memoir My Son Marshall, My Son Eminem . She became pregnant with Eminem 16 months later and relocated to Michigan, where her maternal grandmother lived. Debbie and Eminem's strained relationship has been documented in several of his songs, including his 2002 smash hit "Cleanin' Out My Closet." In the track, he alleged that Debbie abused prescription pills when he was young—which she denied in her autobiography. "What mother wants to be known as a pill-popping alcoholic who lives on welfare?" she wrote. "None of it was true, but the fibs kept getting bigger, and ultimately Marshall and I became estranged." However, Eminem has since expressed regret in airing out his family drama. In his 2013 song "Headlights," he rapped, "I went in headfirst, never thinking about who, what I said hurt / In what verse, my mom probably got it the worst." Nelson died at the age of 69 in 2024 following a battle with cancer.Friday, December 27, 2024 Selangor, Malaysia ’s most developed state, has officially launched its Visit Selangor Year (VSY) 2025 campaign, a strategic initiative aimed at positioning the state as a premier tourism destination. The campaign was unveiled during a grand festival and concert held at Setia City Park on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Officiated by Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari, the launch served as a precursor to the year-long celebration slated for 2025. A key highlight of the event was the introduction of Selangor’s official tourism mascot, Spark the Firefly, symbolizing the state’s commitment to preserving its natural heritage and promoting eco-tourism. The adorable mascot is expected to become a recognizable icon, representing Selangor’s rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. Accompanying the mascot launch was the debut of Selangor’s digital campaign portal. Designed as a one-stop platform for tourists, the portal provides essential travel information, including itineraries, event updates, and insights into the state’s attractions. With user-friendly features and real-time updates, the portal aims to enhance the travel experience for both domestic and international visitors. State executive councillor for local government, tourism, and New Village development Ng Suee Lim emphasized the strategic importance of the VSY 2025 campaign in advancing Selangor’s tourism and economic goals. He stated, “This RM8 million allocation for the VSY 2025 campaign underscores our commitment to boosting Selangor’s tourism sector as a key driver of economic growth. Through this investment, we aim to attract eight million tourists by 2025, generating an estimated RM11.7 billion in tourism receipts and creating new job opportunities throughout the state.” The VSY 2025 campaign aligns with the First Selangor Plan, a comprehensive strategy set to conclude in 2025. The plan focuses on leveraging tourism as a pivotal economic driver while fostering sustainable development. The campaign’s objectives include: Discover everything and anything about travel , tourism , trade shows at the Travel And Tour World , including breaking travel news and weekly travel updates for travel trade , airlines , cruise , railways , technology , travel association , DMCs, and video interviews and promotional videos . In a bid to support the arts and cultural industries, Ng Suee Lim announced that the state government will reduce entertainment taxes and grant duty-free status to local artists throughout 2025. These measures aim to nurture a thriving creative ecosystem, positioning Selangor as a regional hub for arts, culture, and entertainment. The reduction in taxes is expected to encourage more performances, exhibitions, and cultural events, creating a vibrant atmosphere that attracts tourists and locals alike. By investing in the arts, Selangor aims to enhance its appeal as a dynamic destination that celebrates creativity and cultural diversity. The VSY 2025 campaign highlights Selangor’s unique blend of attractions, from its bustling cities and historical landmarks to serene natural landscapes and eco-tourism hotspots. Key features of the campaign include: The three-day celebration at Setia City Park featured a series of activities and performances that set the tone for the upcoming Visit Selangor Year. The festival included live music, cultural showcases, and interactive exhibits, attracting thousands of attendees. The concert, headlined by local and international artists, was a major highlight, creating an electrifying atmosphere that reflected Selangor’s vibrant spirit. As Selangor gears up for Visit Selangor Year 2025, the state’s leaders remain optimistic about the campaign’s potential to transform the tourism landscape. By leveraging strategic investments, innovative initiatives, and a strong focus on sustainability, Selangor is poised to achieve its ambitious goals and establish itself as a premier destination in the region. The combination of Spark the Firefly, the digital portal, and a comprehensive promotional strategy underscores Selangor’s commitment to creating memorable experiences for tourists. With a clear vision and collaborative efforts, the state is set to make VSY 2025 a resounding success, benefiting both visitors and the local community. Read Travel Industry News in 104 different regional language platforms Get our daily dose of news, by subscribing to our newsletters. Subscribe here . Watch Travel And Tour World Interviews here . Read more Travel News , Daily Travel Alert , and Travel Industry News on Travel And Tour World only.
Mumbai: Actor R. Madhavan, who is known for ‘Alai Payuthey’, ‘Rang De Basanti’, ‘3 Idiots’, ‘Vikram Vedha’ and others, is reminiscing about his days from the Covid-19 pandemic when he could travel solo and get a royal treatment. On Saturday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a throwback video of himself in which he could be seen strolling around an empty airport. The video shows the actor being the only flyer at the airport, security check and the airport luxury lounge. The actor funnily remarked that he felt like he was sitting in a lavish bhoot bangla. He wrote in the caption, “Incredible yet forgettable days”. A post shared by R. Madhavan (@actormaddy) Earlier, this month, the actor had unveiled the highly-anticipated first look from his upcoming film ‘Adhirshtasaali’, which marks his return to Tamil cinema. He wrote in the caption, “Proudly unveiling the first look of my film #Adhirshtasaali. Directed by @MithranRJawahar, this has been an awesome and unforgettable journey. #AdhirshtasaaliFirstLook”. The poster presents a split screen showcasing two contrasting versions of Madhavan. On one side, he appears as a wealthy businessman, with a developed city in the background. On the other, he looks like a concerned commoner, set against a countryside landscape. ‘Adhirshtasaali’ is directed by Mithran Jawahar, who is known for helming films like ‘Yaaradi Nee Mohini’ and ‘Thiruchitrambalam’. Meanwhile, the actor is also set to share the screen with Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Aditya, and Arjun Rampal in a yet-to-be-titled film. The film, which Ranveer described as “big motion picture adventure”, will be helmed by Aditya Dhar, who is known for ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’. Earlier, a video of the actor from Diwali celebrations went viral. The video which showed a clean shaven actor, grabbed eyeballs as the netizens commented about him suddenly going 20 years back in time just by doing a simple clean shave.