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BALTIMORE (AP) — Azmar Abdullah's 21 points off of the bench led Boston University to a 69-62 victory against Howard on Sunday. Abdullah went 7 of 9 from the field (5 for 7 from 3-point range) for the Terriers (3-4). Kyrone Alexander added 10 points while going 2 of 9 from the floor, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and 4 for 4 from the line while they also had seven rebounds. Ben Palacios went 3 of 5 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) to finish with nine points. Marcus Dockery finished with 17 points and two steals for the Bison (3-3). Blake Harper added 14 points, seven rebounds and three steals for Howard. Anwar Gill had 10 points and two steals. An 11-0 run in the first half gave Boston University a five-point lead. The teams entered the break with Boston University ahead 26-21, while Michael McNair led their club in scoring with eight points. Abdullah's 18-point second half helped Boston University close out the seven-point victory. NEXT UP Boston University takes on Sacred Heart at home on Sunday, and Howard visits UMBC on Monday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
When considering dividend heavyweights, ( ) certainly comes out near the top of the list. Yet, at this moment, Bank of Montreal ( ) seems to hold the upper hand while TD stock grapples with challenges that make it look risky. So, let’s look at what’s going on with both stocks and why BMO stock might come out above TD stock. TD stock TD stock’s regulatory troubles in the United States have taken centre stage in recent months. The bank agreed to a massive US$3 billion penalty for failing to comply with anti-money laundering (AML) standards. This penalty came alongside the imposition of an asset cap by U.S. regulators, limiting TD stock’s ability to grow its operations south of the border. For a that has leaned heavily into U.S. expansion in recent years, this is a significant setback. Not only does it hinder growth, but it also tarnishes TD’s reputation, adding an extra layer of complexity for investors. The financial impact of these issues was evident in TD’s recent earnings. In the fourth quarter, TD stock reported adjusted net income of $3.21 billion, down from $3.49 billion in the same period last year. The bank’s U.S. retail segment, which has been a cornerstone of its growth strategy, saw profits drop a staggering 34% over the fiscal year. Adding to the uncertainty, TD stock suspended its medium-term growth targets. New chief executive officer Ray Chun has announced a comprehensive review of the bank’s operations, with a particular focus on risk management and compliance frameworks. While these steps are prudent and necessary, they also signal that the road to recovery may be long and arduous. Investors are left wondering how these changes will play out and whether TD can regain its footing in the U.S. market. BMO stock BMO is proving to be a more stable and reliable option, even amid its own challenges. BMO’s fourth-quarter results showed a dip in net income due to increased provisions for potential loan losses, particularly in the United States. However, the Canadian personal and commercial banking segment remained relatively stable, demonstrating the bank’s ability to balance its operations effectively across different geographies and business lines. What sets BMO apart is its diversified approach and focus on high-value segments. The bank has been targeting mass affluent and high-net-worth clients in its wealth management business. This continues to be a growth driver. Its capital markets division, while not immune to , also contributes significantly to its overall performance. This balanced approach helps BMO weather economic headwinds more effectively than some of its peers. BMO’s future outlook is bolstered by its proactive risk management strategies. While the bank has increased provisions for credit losses, this move reflects a forward-thinking approach to potential economic challenges. By preparing for a possible uptick in loan defaults, BMO positions itself to absorb shocks without severely impacting its financial health. This strategic foresight contrasts with TD stock’s current reactive stance as it scrambles to address regulatory penalties and operational reviews. Bottom line Dividend investors, in particular, will find BMO’s payout ratio and dividend yield appealing. BMO’s forward annual dividend yield of 4.62% is well-supported by its earnings, with a payout ratio of just under 70%. This provides a solid balance between rewarding shareholders and retaining enough capital for future growth. In comparison, TD stock’s payout ratio of 93% raises concerns about sustainability, especially given its reduced earnings and looming regulatory costs. So, while both TD stock and BMO have storied histories and strong market positions, the scales currently tip in favour of BMO. Its diversified operations, forward-thinking risk management, and stable dividend make it the most compelling choice for investors. TD stock, however, faces a challenging recovery as it deals with regulatory setbacks and operational reviews. For now, BMO seems to offer the steadier, more promising path forward for dividend investors.NoneA win in Week 14 would have given Clemson quite a case for inclusion in the College Football Playoff. Instead, South Carolina played spoiler and improved its playoff chances in the process. The Tigers entered Saturday with a 9-2 record and while they were not likely going to make the ACC Championship, a win over a strong Gamecocks team would have made their resume pretty solid for the committee's consideration. Clemson produced 419 offensive yards and forced three Gamecock turnovers. Quarterback Cade Klubnik went 24-of-36 for 280 yards but tossed a costly interception in the final minute to seal the loss. South Carolina produced 431 total yards and forced two Tigers turnovers. Quarterback LaNorris Sellers went 13-of-21 for 164 yards and an interception but his dominance came from his rushing game. Sellers had 16 carries for 166 yards with two touchdowns. While the victory was a strong one for the Gamecocks, the Tigers' failure to close things out crept up on them again and figures to relegate them to bowl game status. Fans took to social media to rip into Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney and debate his job security. The Tigers have lost three games for the fourth consecutive season and it looks like the glory days of the late 2010s may have officially passed the program by. While a change at head coach could be intriguing, the price may be too high. Swinney has a $60 million buyout after 2024 and is under contract through 2031. While the school could look to pay it, the likely scenario is that Swinney returns for next season and beyond.
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LOS ANGELES -- Londynn Jones scored 15 points, making all five of her 3-pointers, and fifth-ranked UCLA stunned No. 1 South Carolina 77-62 on Sunday, ending the Gamecocks' overall 43-game winning streak and their run of 33 consecutive road victories. The Gamecocks (5-1) lost for the first time since April 2023, when Caitlin Clark and Iowa beat them in the NCAA tournament national semifinals. Te-Hina Paopao scored 18 points and Tessa Johnson scored 14 for the Gamecocks, whose road winning streak was third longest in Division I history. Editor's Picks Feast Week: The must-see women's college basketball holiday tournament games 8h Charlie Creme Notre Dame authors 'complete game,' upsets USC 10h Alexa Philippou It was the first time UCLA defeated a No. 1 team in school history, having been 0-20 in such matchups. The program's previous best wins were over a couple of No. 2s -- Oregon in 2019 and Stanford in 2008. Elina Aarnisalo added 13 points as one of five Bruins in double figures. UCLA (5-0) dominated from start to finish, with the Bruins' suffocating defense preventing the Gamecocks from making any sustained scoring runs. The Gamecocks trailed by double digits at halftime for the first time since Dec. 21, 2021, against Stanford, according to ESPN Research.Democrats are trying to figure out how they lost massive numbers of working class voters in historically blue areas across the country — but the evidence shows that the party simply left them behind. USA Today interviewed multiple former Democrats in the liberal enclave of Massachusetts who cast their votes for President-elect Donald Trump in the recent election, and their main reason was the economy. Mark Callahan, a 67-year-old from Lynn, a suburb of Boston, voted Democrat in nearly every presidential election prior to this year. Now, he said he hopes that Trump will “make a change.” “Everything was too expensive. What we had wasn’t working,” Callahan told the outlet. “The working-class people. They just forgot about us,” Jim Gigliello, a 48-year-old from Revere, said. “It just didn’t seem like any of the politicians had anything that would benefit us,” Curran Bennett, 28, said. Gigliello pointed to the fatigue that voters got with the focus on social justice issues instead of “larger issues like the economy.” Massachusetts, which is so blue that it was the only U.S. state to vote for 1972 Democrat candidate George McGovern over then-President Richard Nixon (R), experienced “one of the most profound rightward shifts of any state” this year, according to USA Today . Despite Vice President Kamala Harris winning the state, diverse communities of working class people became new Trump voters in droves. Garrett Dash Nelson, head curator at the Leventhal Map & Education Center at Boston Public Library and a historical geographer who analyzes political ideologies, used the election results and census data to study the state’s shift. “No matter what method he used to define class, the results were similar,” USA Today reported. His analysis found that communities where more people work in the service industry, have lower median incomes, and have less higher education “generally saw a larger uptick in votes for Trump than more wealthy, white-collar areas.” “Massachusetts saw a pattern that happened all across the country,” Dash Nelson said. “The reality is that the pattern of Republican gains being concentrated primarily in working class, oftentimes diverse working-class municipalities, holds up.” Lawrence, a town that is 80 percent Latino and has a median household income of $53,977 — about half of the state’s overall average of around $100,000 — saw a staggering 46-percent rise in votes for Trump. Springfield, where over a quarter of residents work blue-collar jobs, experienced a 16-percent rise in Trump votes. Lynn, where just 15 percent of residents have a college degree compared to nearly half of Massachusetts residents overall, saw an 11-percent jump for Trump. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA), whose district encompasses Lynn, recently came under fire from his own party and is facing calls to resign after telling the New York Times that Democrats have made a mistake by championing transgender athletes in women’s sports. “The feeling is that Republicans are focused more on the urgent challenges people face,” Moulton told USA Today . Arguing that the attempts to cancel him over his opinion that males should not compete against females proves his point, he said, “A lot of Democrats have taken on an incredibly condescending tone and treated everybody who disagrees with them ... as not only wrong, but as bad people.” “We’ve got to do a lot less preaching and a lot more listening,” Moulton added. “There is a simmering distrust among many Americans of the Democratic Party. Even if they like our policies better, they just don’t trust us to take America’s challenges seriously enough.”
Albertsons sues Kroger for failing to win approval of their proposed supermarket mergerFORT WASHINGTON, Pa., Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL) ( TollBrothers.com ), the nation's leading builder of luxury homes, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend to shareholders. The dividend of $0.23 per share will be paid on January 24, 2025 to shareholders of record on the close of business on January 10, 2025. ABOUT TOLL BROTHERS Toll Brothers, Inc., a Fortune 500 Company, is the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes. The Company was founded 57 years ago in 1967 and became a public company in 1986. Its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “TOL.” The Company serves first-time, move-up, empty-nester, active-adult, and second-home buyers, as well as urban and suburban renters. Toll Brothers builds in over 60 markets in 24 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington, as well as in the District of Columbia. The Company operates its own architectural, engineering, mortgage, title, land development, insurance, smart home technology, and landscape subsidiaries. The Company also develops master-planned and golf course communities as well as operates its own lumber distribution, house component assembly, and manufacturing operations. In 2024, Toll Brothers marked 10 years in a row being named to the Fortune World’s Most Admired CompaniesTM list and the Company’s Chairman and CEO Douglas C. Yearley, Jr. was named one of 25 Top CEOs by Barron’s magazine. Toll Brothers has also been named Builder of the Year by Builder magazine and is the first two-time recipient of Builder of the Year from Professional Builder magazine. For more information visit TollBrothers.com. Toll Brothers discloses information about its business and financial performance and other matters, and provides links to its securities filings, notices of investor events, and earnings and other news releases, on the Investor Relations section of its website (investors.TollBrothers.com). From Fortune, ©2024 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. CONTACT: Gregg Ziegler (215) 478-3820 gziegler@tollbrothers.com