West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ( TSE:WFG – Get Free Report ) announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, December 27th, TickerTech Dividends reports. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, January 14th will be paid a dividend of 0.32 per share on Tuesday, January 14th. This represents a $1.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.03%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 27th. West Fraser Timber Price Performance WFG stock opened at C$124.72 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 7.39, a quick ratio of 2.10 and a current ratio of 2.33. The company’s fifty day moving average price is C$130.18 and its 200-day moving average price is C$121.70. West Fraser Timber has a one year low of C$100.84 and a one year high of C$141.27. The company has a market capitalization of C$9.74 billion, a PE ratio of 54.70 and a beta of 2.03. West Fraser Timber ( TSE:WFG – Get Free Report ) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 23rd. The company reported C($1.41) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of C($0.62) by C($0.79). West Fraser Timber had a net margin of 2.21% and a return on equity of 1.98%. The firm had revenue of C$1.96 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of C$2.01 billion. On average, equities analysts anticipate that West Fraser Timber will post 8.1184776 EPS for the current fiscal year. About West Fraser Timber West Fraser Timber Co Ltd., a diversified wood products company, engages in manufacturing, selling, marketing, and distributing lumber, engineered wood products, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and other residuals and renewable energy. It offers spruce-pine-fir, douglas fir-larch, hem-fir, and southern yellow pine lumber, treated wood products, medium density fiberboard panels and plywood, oriented strand board, and laminated veneer lumber wood products, as well as particleboards. Featured Stories Receive News & Ratings for West Fraser Timber Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for West Fraser Timber and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
The NFC’s No. 1 seed will come down to the final week when the Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings. The winner takes the NFC North and gets a first-round playoff bye and home-field advantage until the Super Bowl. The loser becomes the No. 5 seed and must play on the road in the wild-card round. The Vikings (14-2) held on for a 27-25 victory over the Green Bay Packers to set up the high-stakes showdown in Week 18. The Lions (13-2) visit the San Francisco 49ers (6-9) on Monday night in a rematch of the NFC title game. Win, lose or tie, they have to beat the Vikings again. Detroit beat Minnesota 31-29 in Week 7. The Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFC East and locked up the No. 2 seed with a 41-7 rout of the Dallas Cowboys. However, coach Nick Sirianni has a tough decision to make this week. Saquon Barkley is 101 yards away from breaking Eric Dickerson’s single-season record for yards rushing in a season. Sirianni has to decide whether to rest Barkley and most of his starters to prepare for the playoffs or let his star try for the 40-year-old record. The Los Angeles Rams (10-6) were on the verge of clinching the NFC West. They would lock it up Sunday night if the Commanders beat the Falcons. The outcome of the Atlanta-Washington game has a major impact on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-7). If the Falcons win, they’d remain first in the NFC South and would win the division with a victory against Carolina next week. If the Falcons lose, the Buccaneers would take over first place and would secure the division with a victory over New Orleans next week. The Commanders would secure a wild-card spot with a win against Atlanta. If they lose, Seattle stays mathematically alive for a wild card and the Buccaneers could also find a path to the playoffs as a wild-card team. Three teams in the AFC have already secured their seeds. The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs (15-1) won the AFC West weeks ago and clinched the No. 1 seed. The AFC East champion Buffalo Bills (13-3) are the No. 2 seed. The AFC South champion Houston Texans (9-7) are the No. 4 seed. The Baltimore Ravens (11-5) would win the AFC North and get the No. 3 seed with a win or tie against Cleveland next weekend or a loss or tie by Pittsburgh, which hosts Cincinnati. If they don’t win the division, the Steelers have already clinched a wild-card berth. The Los Angeles Chargers (10-6) also secured a wild-card spot. They’ll be no lower than the sixth seed. The final AFC playoff spot comes down to the Broncos (9-7), Dolphins (8-8) or Bengals (8-8). Denver clinches with a win or tie against the Chiefs. The Dolphins need the Broncos to lose and they must beat the Jets on the road to get in. The Bengals must win and the Broncos and Dolphins have to lose for them to get in. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get local news delivered to your inbox!These days, many tech enthusiasts and market watchers recognize Elon Musk and Sam Altman as rivals. But it wasn’t always that way. The two founded OpenAI in 2015 with a shared vision of advancing artificial intelligence. But by 2018, it became clear that the two tech visionaries had different ideas about what that would look like (but that’s another story for another day). So, Elon Musk left OpenAI. And a few years later – in 2022 – ChatGPT-4 debuted and kickstarted the AI Boom. Not to be outdone, Musk founded his own AI startup in 2023: xAI. And since then, the world’s richest man has been working furiously to catch up in the AI race. One way he’s been doing this is through Colossus, the world’s largest supercomputer. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, it currently has 100,000 graphics processing units (GPUs) and was built within 122 days. For this kind of project, it would typically take months or years to build. If that weren’t enough, last Wednesday, December 4, we learned that Colossus is about to get a LOT bigger. The Greater Memphis Chamber announced that xAI will begin expanding its supercomputer to hold at least 1 million GPUs. The GPUs are used to train xAI’s chatbot, Grok which was the first product to come out of the startup. Two AI companies are key in this expansion: NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) and Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI). The former supplies Colossus with its GPUs, and the latter, along with Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL), assembled the supercomputer’s server racks. These are, essentially, a specialized cabinet used to organize multiple servers in a data center. The three tech giants will also establish operations in Memphis to support the buildout. Now, NVIDIA and Super Micro have been under Wall Street’s microscope lately as recent pressure continues to mount. So, in today’s Market 360, I want to talk about the ramifications of this announcement on the AI Boom. I’ll also briefly address the reasons behind NVIDIA’s and Super Micro’s pullbacks this week, and whether investors can feel confident in these names moving forward. NVIDIA Gets Accused of Being a Monopoly Let’s talk about the latest news regarding NVIDIA. You probably noticed that the stock fell 5% earlier this week and is down roughly 5.7% for the week overall. There is one reason why: China accused it of being a monopoly and is opening an investigation into the company. Well, my comment is this: Of course, it’s a monopoly – that’s why I own it! As I mentioned in last Saturday’s Market 360 , I believe NVIDIA is the stock of the decade because of its monopolistic characteristics. In other words, it is so dominant that there are virtually no competitors. The reality is China is very frustrated with the Biden administration as it has restricted the type of chips that NVIDIA can sell to China. At one time, NVIDIA modified its chips to shrink the bus width, which is the rate of data transfer, and shipped those chips to China. But that wasn’t enough for the Biden administration, and NVIDIA had to modify the chips further. These technology curbs and uncertainty about the types of technology restrictions the incoming Trump administration could implement has China lashing out. But I don’t want you to worry. NVIDIA’s fundamentals have not changed. All that happened was that the trading algorithms of major institutions and hedge funds saw negative news and hit the stock. Super Micro Gets a Key Extension You may recall that Super Micro Computer found itself in hot water earlier this year when Hindenberg Research, an unscrupulous short seller, issued a report claiming that Super Micro committed accounting violations based on the story of a disgruntled former employee. After an independent review, no evidence of accounting fraud was found. Shares of Super Micro surged 30% in one day following the news. Then, on Friday, December 6, the NASDAQ granted Super Micro’s request for an extension to allow more time to submit its 10-K and 10-Q filings, along with any other required reports. Super Micro now has until February 25, 2025, to file all required reports to remain listed on the NASDAQ. This triggered another 7% pop in the stock. In recent comments, CEO Charles Liang said that he is confident the company will meet the deadline. That didn’t stop investors from taking profits, though, and the stock was down about 10% this week. The bottom line is that Super Micro continues to dominate liquid-cooled AI chips in data centers, which are becoming faster and faster all the time. So, the company’s solutions remain in hot demand. Super Micro Computer even revealed recently that it shipped a record 100,000 GPUs in the most recent quarter. What’s more, an article in Investor’s Business Daily recently pointed out that Super Micro Computer’s customers are sticking with the company. In other words, the company’s massive order backlog persists – and the company is on track to ramp up production at its new plant in Malaysia in the first half of 2025. It’s also important to remember that this has always been a very volatile stock. So, while the stock was down this week, it has gone up 65% over the last month. Your Next Stock-Picking Tool to Have in Your Arsenal From what I can see, the AI Boom isn’t slowing down any time soon. It is in full force and will stay that way for the foreseeable future. This latest news from xAI is proof of that. Planning to make what is already the world’s largest supercomputer 10 times more powerful just speaks to the magnitude of the arms race taking place between not only xAI and OpenAI, but dozens of other well-funded AI unicorn startups – not to mention Big Tech. And as long as this enormous arms race continues, that’s fantastic news for the likes of NVIDIA and Super Micro. So, folks, there’s nothing to worry about with NVIDIA and Super Micro. Now, I’ve been able to find companies with superior fundamentals like NVIDIA and Super Micro thanks to my proprietary Stock Grader tool. I’ve seen my fair share of stock-picking tools in my 40-plus years in the business. But when I saw the system that my friend and InvestorPlace colleague Luke Lango created, I was impressed. It’s called Auspex . Every month, it analyzes stocks that have strong fundamental, technical and sentimental factors. Based on the analysis, Luke will let you know which stocks are the best to buy and which ones to sell. It couldn’t be any easier. But I’m a numbers guy, so I wanted to see how it performed against the broader market. Thankfully, Luke and his team did thorough backtesting between September 2019 to September 2024. If rebalanced monthly, Auspex would have returned 1,054%. In comparison, the S&P 500 only had 109% in returns. That’s really impressive. This past Wednesday, Luke shared more about how his Auspex tool works in The Auspex Anomaly Event . This replay will only be available for the next few days, so you don’t want to miss it! Click here now to watch the replay of The Auspex Anomaly Event . Sincerely, Louis Navellier Editor, Market360 The Editor hereby discloses that as of the date of this email, the Editor, directly or indirectly, owns the following securities that are the subject of the commentary, analysis, opinions, advice, or recommendations in, or which are otherwise mentioned in, the essay set forth below: NVIDIA Corporation ( NVDA ) and Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI)
Dayle Haddon's daughter says there are 'no accidents' in life as she pays tribute to her late mother Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By ALESIA STANFORD FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 17:26 EST, 29 December 2024 | Updated: 17:26 EST, 29 December 2024 e-mail View comments Dayle Haddon's daughter has paid tribute to her mother, who died on Friday at the age of 76. The model and actress star passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning on Friday at the home of her daughter Ryan and son-in-law, actor Marc Blucas, 52. In a heartfelt post on Saturday, Ryan Haddon, 53, a former journalist, shared numerous photos of her mother from her years in front of the camera. 'The bright light that is Dayle has dimmed in this Earthly realm. Shining somewhere as radiantly as ever where it’s most needed, I have no doubt,' she penned. Ryan referred to her mother as a 'woman in her power, yet soft and attentive to all,' calling her, 'Deeply creative and curious, gifted with beauty inside and out. Always kind and thoughtful.' Ryan seemed to think that fate had a hand in her mother's passing. Blucas' father Walter, 76, was also in the house, but survived the poisonous gas leak and was in critical condition at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey . Dayle Haddon's daughter has paid tribute to her mother, who died on Friday at the age of 76 (Dayle pictured in New York City in April) 'I always trust the timing of things,' the meditation teacher explained. 'There are no accidents and certainly how we enter and exit this world is mystical and unknowable.' Read More Dayle Haddon modeled with Blake Lively in her final photo shoot just months before death at 76 She praised Dayle as a 'high-hearted spiritual being that put value on her soul’s evolution, so I know her journey here in this dimension must have been complete.' 'I honor her. I bow to her. I revere all the paths and adventures taken. I saw her be golden and always reach for the Light in all areas of her life.' During her lengthy career, Dayle donated a lot of her time and energy to charity work. She founded the non-profit organization WomenOne and organization focused on educating women and girls. She and campaigned for the Canadian charity WE, formerly known as Free the Children which focuses on education, water, health, food and economic opportunity in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Dayle was named a UNICEF ambassador in 2008. Haddon worked as a model in the 1970s and 1980s, and was one of the first to break through the over 35 glass ceiling when she became the spokesmodel for Estee Lauder's anti-aging line. She later signed with L'Oreal, and with her as the face of the product, sales for the Age Perfect line had increased by 50-percent. Ryan Haddon, 53, penned a long, heartfelt farewell to her mother on social media Saturday. 'I always trust the timing of things,' she said 'There are no accidents and certainly how we enter and exit this world is mystical and unknowable' Ryan is married to actor Marc Blucas, 52. Dayle Haddon died as a result of a carbon monoxide leak at their home in Pennsylvania according to police. Blucas' father, Walter, 76, was also injured and was listed as being in critical condition (Pictured in Beverly Hills in October 2008) Praising her mother's inner beauty Ryan wrote, 'She loved so many,' calling her mother 'A pure heart' with 'A rich inner life. Touching so many lives. A life well lived,' closing with 'Rest in Light, Mom (Pictured in May 2018) Ryan thanked 'everyone who was a part of her journey that helped to shape her, enrich her and activate her to become the absolute gem that she is.' 'She loved so many,' the grieving daughter added, calling her mother 'A pure heart' with 'A rich inner life. Touching so many lives. A life well lived,' closing with 'Rest in Light, Mom.' Fellow models sent their heartfelt condolences. Susan 'Susie' Blakely sent a sweet message saying 'I just can’t believe I won’t see her beautiful smile again...I came to your page to try to comfort you, but in the end, your beautiful words have comforted me.' Christy Turlington called her 'Beauty personified and ethereal.' Christina Ferrare wrote, 'Aside from her extraordinary beauty, it was her eyes and that smile that drew you in. You felt welcomed and safe in her space.' New Jersey Share or comment on this article: Dayle Haddon's daughter says there are 'no accidents' in life as she pays tribute to her late mother e-mail Add comment
Auto parts giant LKQ says cyberattack disrupted Canadian business unitAP News Summary at 10:24 a.m. EST“Compassion.” “Moral leadership. “Devoted.” Southern California’s lawmakers on both sides of the aisle r emembered former President Jimmy Carter’s public service — and his humanity — as news of his death reverberated throughout the political world Sunday afternoon, Dec. 29. Carter, the 39th president, was 100 years old. Rep. Lou Correa, D-Santa Ana, cast his first presidential ballot for Carter after he had turned 18, the congressman said on social media. “President Jimmy Carter was a veteran, a military academy graduate and a humble George peanut farmer,” said Correa. “He led this nation through difficult times. Thank you, President Carter.” “President Carter was a man of rare character — whose beliefs ran true and ran deep, whose moral compass never wavered,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement. “He saw the common humanity in all of us, building bridges between people of different faiths and factions abroad while working to meet the needs of those at home. Despite daunting challenges and trying times, his bright energy and spirit never faltered.” “President Carter’s candor and compassion, moral leadership and sense of duty set a standard we all should aspire to,” the Democratic governor added. “His enduring example reminds us that we can still find common ground despite our differences.” Rep. Young Kim, a Republican whose district spans Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, said in a social media post that her “heart is with (Carter’s) loved ones.” “President Carter devoted his life to serving the American people, whether in public service or through his charity and humanitarian work,” Kim said. Carter was the longest-living American president. Rep. Mike Garcia, R- Santa Clarita : “President Jimmy Carter’s passing is a loss for our nation. From his days as a midshipman at the Naval Academy to his service as our 39th president, he embodied leadership, honor, and compassion. Keeping the Carter family in my prayers tonight.” Sen. Adam Schiff : President Jimmy Carter leaves a legacy unlike any other. Ceaseless in his service, unbending in his dignity and revered for his commitment to our common humanity. He fought the good fight and kept the faith — and now he has finished his race. May his memory be an inspiration.” Rep. Norma Torres, D-Ontario : “Today, we mourn President Jimmy Carter, a leader of faith, compassion and service. His legacy of humanity and hope will endure. My thoughts are with the Carter family.” Former L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa : “Jimmy Carter was a man of character and integrity whose lifelong service to the greater good was most evident when he left office. His tireless advocacy on behalf of the unhoused was something I was fortunate enough to witness firsthand and a remarkable feature of a humanitarian who never stopped believing in the dignity of our neighbors. May we continue the legacy of President Carter through acts of selfless service to others to never stop uplifting our community.” This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates. Related ArticlesRohit Pawar's mother backs NCP factions unity post Pawar-nephew meet