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2024-25 Whitehall wrestling preview: Head of the EPC (middle) class?SAN DIEGO , Dec. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: ASML) ordinary shares between January 24, 2024 and October 15, 2024 , all dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), have until Monday, January 13, 2025 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the ASML class action lawsuit. Captioned City of Hollywood Firefighters' Pension Fund v. ASML Holding N.V. , No. 24-cv-08664 (S.D.N.Y.), the ASML class action lawsuit charges ASML as well as certain of ASML's top current and former executives with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. If you suffered substantial losses and wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the ASML class action lawsuit, please provide your information here: https://www.rgrdlaw.com/cases-asml-holding-n-v-class-action-lawsuit-asml.html You can also contact attorneys J.C. Sanchez or Jennifer N. Caringal of Robbins Geller by calling 800/449-4900 or via e-mail at info@rgrdlaw.com . CASE ALLEGATIONS : ASML develops, produces, markets, sells, and services advanced semiconductor equipment systems for chipmakers. The ASML class action lawsuit alleges that defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the issues being faced by suppliers, like ASML, in the semiconductor industry were much more severe than defendants had indicated to investors; (ii) the pace of recovery of sales in the semiconductor industry was much slower than defendants had publicly acknowledged; and (iii) defendants had created the false impression that they possessed reliable information pertaining to customer demand and anticipated growth, while also downplaying risk from macroeconomic and industry fluctuations, as well as stronger regulations restricting the export of semiconductor technology, including the products that ASML sells. The ASML class action lawsuit further alleges that on October 15, 2024 , ASML announced that it: (i) recorded quarterly booking of only €2.63 billion – a 53% decline from €5.6 billion in the second quarter of 2024; (ii) expected full year 2025 net sales to be between €30 billion and €35 billion, in the lower half of ASML's initial range of between €30 billion and €40 billion; and (iii) materially reduced its gross margin target to between 51% and 53%, down from its prior guidance of between 54% and 56%. On this news, the price of ASML stock fell more than 16%, according to the complaint. Then, on October 16, 2024 , during the accompanying earnings call, the ASML class action lawsuit alleges that ASML's CFO, defendant Roger Dassen , attributed the poor bookings results to "a reflection of the slow recovery in the traditional [semiconductor] end markets as customers remain cautious in the current environment." Additionally, ASML's CEO, defendant Christophe Fouquet , admitted that the semiconductor industry "recovery will extend well into 2025," leading to "a reduced growth curve in 2025 and an . . . overall reduction of our lithography demand," according to the complaint. The ASML class action lawsuit alleges that on this news, the price of ASML stock fell more than 6%. THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS : The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 permits any investor who purchased or acquired ASML ordinary shares during the Class Period to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the ASML class action lawsuit. A lead plaintiff is generally the movant with the greatest financial interest in the relief sought by the putative class who is also typical and adequate of the putative class. A lead plaintiff acts on behalf of all other class members in directing the ASML class action lawsuit. The lead plaintiff can select a law firm of its choice to litigate the ASML class action lawsuit. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff of the ASML class action lawsuit. ABOUT ROBBINS GELLER : Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is one of the world's leading law firms representing investors in securities fraud cases. Our Firm has been #1 in the ISS Securities Class Action Services rankings for six out of the last ten years for securing the most monetary relief for investors. We recovered $6.6 billion for investors in securities-related class action cases – over $2.2 billion more than any other law firm in the last four years. With 200 lawyers in 10 offices, Robbins Geller is one of the largest plaintiffs' firms in the world and the Firm's attorneys have obtained many of the largest securities class action recoveries in history, including the largest securities class action recovery ever – $7.2 billion – in In re Enron Corp. Sec. Litig. 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Trump's tariff plans may 'derail' US inflation progress: YellenAfter a thrilling double-overtime win over Fresno State, California Baptist makes the nearly 2,500-mile trip to Orlando to face Central Florida on Sunday. The Lancers (5-3) capped their time at the Acrisure Holiday Invitational in Palm Springs, Calif., with an 86-81 victory over the Bulldogs on Wednesday. That followed a last-second, 79-77 loss to SMU the day before. Dominique Daniels Jr. played 45 minutes against Fresno State and led California Baptist with 29 points. He paces the Lancers with 20.3 points per game, while Kendal Coleman averages 15.1 points and is shooting 59.7 percent form the floor. However, coach Rick Croy's team has struggled from 3-point range, shooting just 30.7 percent entering its first true road game this season. UCF (5-2) is coming off of an 84-76 win over Milwaukee last Wednesday despite being outrebounded 41-31. The Knights were helped by the heroics of senior guard Darius Johnson, who had 28 points as he shot a career-best 8-for-10 from beyond the arc. "Darius was terrific," UCF coach Johnny Dawkins said. "He's so comfortable in his leadership role now, he's leading our team and running the show, and our new players are becoming more comfortable playing with him. He's been a rock for us this season, and you love to see it out of a senior point guard." "I had an extraordinary night shooting the ball from three," Johnson said. "I rarely think that would happen again, but it's great. I know my teammates are going to have nights like that as well." Johnson is among the nation's leaders in minutes per game (36.6) and is shooting a team-high 50 percent from 3-point range (23 of 46). He, along with his fellow guard Jordan Ivy-Curry, are each averaging 16.9 points to lead UCF. The Knights opened the season with an impressive win over Texas A&M, now No. 20 in the AP poll, but lost both games at last weekend's Greenbrier Tip-Off, including a triple-overtime defeat against LSU on Sunday. UCF has not reached the NCAA Tournament since 2018-19. This will be the first meeting between the Knights and the Lancers, who will each have time off afterwards. UCF won't play until Dec. 8 against Tarleton State, while California Baptist is idle until its Dec. 11 game at San Diego State. --Field Level MediaPunjab Bandh LIVE updates: Farmers call for shutdown on 30 December 2024; what's open, what's closed
Toronto Sceptres open PWHL season with 3-1 comeback win over Boston FleetPhoto: RNZ By Farah Hancock of RNZ More than half the government's key targets are behind track or at risk of not being met, the latest progress update shows. The number of people on the Jobseeker benefit has increased especially significantly, while a recent change to how school students' mathematics progress is measured has placed the academic achievement target at risk. RNZ has launched a series of graphics that track progress towards each of the nine targets, based on official data provided by the government agencies being measured. The graphics will be updated each quarter, with the most recent progress report covering July to September 2024. While the educational achievement and Jobseeker targets are classified as 'at risk', three other health and crime targets are considered 'feasible' - meaning they are still possible but are behind schedule and face "major risks and/or issues''. In other areas, including reducing the number of people in emergency housing and near-term greenhouse gas emissions, targets were either 'on track' or 'probable'. Photo: RNZ The nine targets were selected to focus the public sector on achieving better results in health, education, law and order, work, housing and the environment. Progress is reported quarterly, and each responsible agency assigns a status, ranging from on track to unachievable. Progress toward reaching a target can still be classed as feasible, even if there are major risks or issues in meeting it, as long as the agency in charge believes these can be resolved. In September, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon snapped at a reporter during questioning about crime rates and the national gang list, saying: "It's not about the frickin' targets, it's actually about the outcomes." The nine targets are set to be delivered by 2030, beyond the current political term. This is the second quarterly update the government has issued - so how has progress come along since the previous report? Health Photo: RNZ Achieving the goal for 95 percent of patients to be admitted, discharged or transferred from an emergency department is still some way off. The latest period of reporting shows only 71.2 percent of patients were seen within that timeframe. This is a slight increase from the last quarter when 70 percent of patients were seen in that timeframe. When setting this target, officials warned there was a risk it would not be achievable in the short term. "Most ED [emergency departments] nationwide are over capacity most of the time," a briefing to ministers read. It said wait times were affected by resourcing, community services, bed availability and seasonal changes, such as increased demand during flu season. Attempting to reduce wait times would require significant system-wide change in hospitals, primary care and aged care, the briefing said. "There would be a risk the target is achieved by focusing resources intensively in ED at the expense of other areas of the health system. This may result in improved ED wait times in the short term, but - through reduction in the quality of care elsewhere - would likely result in worse health outcomes and ultimately higher ED presentations in the medium to long term." Te Whatu Ora's approach to reach the target included plans to discharge patients promptly, and encouraging patients to seek help elsewhere such as telehealth services, GPs and community care. It also wanted ambulance staff to deal with more patients without transferring them to a hospital. Growing the health workforce was also listed as a priority. Reaching the 95 percent goal by 2030 is classed as feasible, meaning there are major risks to achievement. Photo: RNZ The target for 95 percent of people to receive elective treatment within four months is a long way away from being achieved, although tacking in the right direction. At the moment 61.4 percent of people needing elective treatments, such as hip or cataract surgeries, are seen within four months. This is slightly higher than the 56.3 percent reported in June. However, the actual percentage of people waiting for elective procedures could be worse, as RNZ revealed some patients who are referred for surgery have not been added to wait lists. A June progress report noted the appointment of Health Commissioner Lester Levy was among the actions taken to speed up access to treatment. Other activities included increasing bed and theatre capacity. The private sector is also being used to plug some of the public sector gap. A minimum of 20,000 general, 2000 orthopaedic and 3000 cataract surgeries are outsourced, according to the previous quarter's update. Delivery of this target is classified as feasible, indicating there are still major risks. Crime Photo: RNZ The number of serious and persistent youth offenders has decreased by 95 percent since the last quarterly report, but the total number still sits above the target number of 900. For a youth offender to be classed as a serious or persistent offender they must have committed three or more offences in the past 12 months, with at least one of them having a maximum penalty of seven years' imprisonment or more. Hitting the targeted 15 percent reduction by 2030 is considered probable, meaning it needs "constant attention" to ensure any risks to the target do not develop into major issues. Bootcamps are listed as one way the government is hoping to turn behaviour around, as is improving school attendance. Other initiatives aimed at addressing offending include better response systems from police and Oranga Tamariki. Photo: RNZ The goal to reduce crime is classed as "feasible" but the current number of victims is sitting at almost 40,000 more than the target. This target was kept as one of the nine government targets, despite officials suggesting it would be difficult to achieve and should be replaced with something easier to reach. The goal to reduce the number of victims of assault, robbery, and sexual assault by 20,000 by 2030 is based on data from the New Zealand Crime and Victims' Survey. Officials warned the survey data had a high margin of error and was more suitable for showing long-term trends. The survey includes crimes that victims might have experienced up to two years prior. Work to reduce the number of victims includes increasing police numbers and implementing a package of measures the government believes will increase the chance of offenders being "held to account". The September progress update notes 160 officers had been deployed to community teams and 77 officers had been assigned to target gangs. Employment Photo: RNZ The number of people receiving Jobseeker support increased by 8,800, to 204,800, since the June report, shifting the target from being 'feasible' to 'at risk'. This is nearly 14,000 above the forecast for September and almost 65,000 away from the overall goal of 140,000 or fewer people receiving support by 2030. The September progress report says economic conditions have contributed to the high number of unemployed people. A new traffic light system aimed at enforcing beneficiary obligations dramatically increased sanctions handed down to beneficiaries, with 14,400 people losing a percentage of their benefit during the June to September quarter, -133 percent higher than the same period in 2023. Most of the sanctions were for people not attending appointments which included work seminars. Education Photo: RNZ At 53.2 percent, Term 2's attendance rate is well below the target of 80 percent of students present for more than 90 percent of the term. This means students should take no more than five days off a term. The government's action plan to lift attendance rates to 80 percent includes reporting attendance daily, communications to raise awareness of the importance of attending school, issuing guidance to help parents know when an unwell child should be sent to school, and clarifying attendance expectations to school boards. It is also working on supporting the Ministry of Education to prosecute caregivers of students with low attendance. Absence is classed as either "justified" or "unjustified". Justified absences include illnesses, and other reasons which fall under school policy, such as suspensions. Unjustified absences include truancy, or taking holidays in term time. The government target of 80 percent makes no distinction between the two. Notes provided to Cabinet when the targets were being set said it would be difficult to meet the 80 percent target while Covid-19 is still circulating. The Ministry of Education said its estimated attendance levels until 2029 is not a "technical forecast" but is based on historical patterns of greater attendance drops during winter months due to illness. Since 2011, the highest percentage of students attending 90 percent of a school term was 72.8 percent, in Term 1 of 2019. The average over that time was 59.4 percent. Photo: RNZ Achievement rates for mathematics and reading are still well below the government target of 80 percent of Year 8 students being at or above the expected curriculum level. Currently 47 percent of students are at the expected level in reading and 22 percent in mathematics. Writing has not been assessed recently but the 2019 data put 35 percent of students at the expected level. A plan to raise mathematics achievement has been launched and structured literacy will be introduced for students from Year 0 to 6 in 2025. This target is measured annually, so there is no change since the last quarterly update. Housing Photo: RNZ Driving down the number of households in emergency housing is one target where progress streaked ahead of estimations. Starting from a baseline of 3141 households, the goal was to reduce the number by 75 percent, to 800 or fewer. The current number is 1179 - 1351 households ahead of forecasts and 379 away from the 2030 goal. Part of the plan to reach the target includes improving access to other forms of housing for emergency housing residents. Since a fast-track category for waitlists was created in April, 726 households have shifted from emergency housing, such as motels, to social housing. Criteria to be placed in emergency housing have also tightened despite warnings from officials that this could lead to an increase in rough sleepers. The government could not say where all households who have left emergency housing moved to, as it does not track that information. Around 200 households were unaccounted for. This target is classed as being on track to being achieved. Climate Photo: RNZ There are two targets New Zealand has committed to meeting as part of its net zero climate change goal. The first target is for total greenhouse gas emissions between 2022 and 2025 to be below 290 megatonnes. This target is on track to being achieved. Reaching the second target - for total emissions between 2026 and 2030 to be less than 309 mt - appears to be more of a challenge, though is still classified as probable. The next update on progress toward the nine targets, covering October to December 2024, will be released in 2025.Adelyn Lau The rooftop of the Hong Kong Coliseum in Hung Hom has been coated with a cooling material to enhance energy efficiency ahead of the National Games scheduled for November next year, according to Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan. Eight events will take place at six venues across Hong Kong, with the Coliseum serving as a key location. Tse said the cooling coating is projected to lower the Coliseum's average temperature to 24 degrees Celsius, resulting in an annual savings of about 300,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity - equivalent to reducing carbon emissions by about 150 tonnes. This electricity-free cooling technology, patented by i2Cool - a company established in 2021 by the energy and environment school at City University - can be applied to roofs and exterior walls to effectively lower indoor temperatures without electricity. Tse personally visited the Coliseum's rooftop and observed a significant temperature difference between the coated area and other sections. The coating covers about 9,700 square meters of the rooftop and its side walls. In addition to energy savings, the coating will extend the lifespan of the waterproof layer on the rooftop and lower maintenance costs by minimizing temperature fluctuations. Tse said in the coming year, the authority will monitor indoor temperature and air conditioning energy consumption, review test results and evaluate cost-effectiveness. "If the results are positive, we will consider promoting this technology for broader application, particularly in newly constructed or renovated public facilities," he added. The Environment and Ecology Bureau is also assisting i2Cool in identifying local sites for establishing production lines that convert recycled materials - such as tiles, ceramics and glass - into high-value raw materials for electricity-free cooling products. Since the launch of its green tech fund in 2020, the bureau has supported 33 local projects from universities, public research institutions and private enterprises, investing around HK$147 million. Also, Tse said the SAR is exploring policies to attract companies focused on developing green technologies, aiming to establish Hong Kong as a hub for showcasing such innovations. adelyn.lau@singtaonewscorp.com
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Given their promised great returns, cryptocurrencies have become linked to sharp price movements that captivate investors. Dogecoin in 2021 and Ripple in 2017 have been the most spoken-of performers in crypto history, returning a surprisingly unbelievable percentage of 20,000%. With the market set for another bull run, every investor will ask which cryptocurrency is next to give him such explosive profits. XRP’s Historic Rally in 2017 XRP was initially mainly underappreciated; its price was under $0.01 until 2017. That year was a turning point for the crypto industry since Bitcoin and altcoins drew general awareness. Rising by 36,344% in a year, XRP's price explosion was amazing. XRP started at a cent and peaked at $2.30 by December 2017. In January 2018, it achieved its ATH of $3.40. A rising understanding of Ripple's blockchain technology—which promised to revolutionize cross-border payments for banks and financial corporations—started this movement. XRP’s speculative frenzy attracted yes huge patronage and capital support during the 2017 bull run among the most regularly utilized cryptocurrencies Dogecoin’s Meteoric Rise in 2021 The road Dogecoin took to become well-known was different. Developed initially as a joke, DOGE eventually attracted a devoted following. Its price peaked at $0.0018 in 2018; it took three years to reach that level again. Then arrived in 2021, a year after the meme coin phenomena burst. Dogecoin shot skyward from $0.002575 to an ATH of $0.74 with an incredible 28,000% return. Growing retail investment base, social media hype, and Elon Musk's sponsorships helped Dogecoin take off. The coin's surge demonstrated the value of community-driven stories and how amazing price increases could be attained even from a token with no inherent value. With XRP and DOGE as success standards, the search is for the next cryptocurrency to yield comparable gains. Market analysts and investors seek tokens with original use cases, great community support, and the ability to ride the wave of the next bull run. Rexas Finance (RXS) is one cryptocurrency of increasing interest among analysts. Rexas Finance (RXS): The Next Star Positioned for a Massive Rally Rexas Finance (RXS) has emerged as a top candidate to copy or surpass the historic rallies of XRP and DOGE. Pricing is $0.15 as of writing; RXS is currently in stage 10 presale and has already raised over $27.4 million. Many in the crypto community see RXS as a ground-breaking technology with unrealized potential, and this outstanding milestone has generated enthusiasm. According to top market analysts, Rexas Finance (RXS) might experience a 40,000% price surge, driving its price to $60 by Q2 2025. Should these forecasts come true, RXS would stand out among the future bull run performers. The token's strong foundations and aim to transform asset management help to support this expected expansion. By allowing tokenizing of real-world assets (RWA), Rexas Finance is creating a niche in the crypto market. With this invention, users may tokenize intellectual property, art, and real estate, offering unmatched liquidity and access. Rexas Finance is democratizing asset ownership and increasing investment possibilities by enabling anyone anywhere in the globe to invest in fractional or full ownership of assets. The presale system of Rexas Finance also helps to explain its appeal. Since the expected listing price of the token is $0.20, which immediately shows a gain, early investors are assured rewards. RXS has already demonstrated a 5x price leap from its first presale stage, confirming its potential as a profitable investment. With its $1 million giveaway, which drew over 503,000 eager participants ready to collect $50,000 worth of RXS, the project has also enthralled investors. This creative marketing approach has raised awareness and attracted various investors, growing the token's community. Those who are joining the RXS presale are positioned to get significant benefits. Even a small investment might produce life-changing gains, given its price of $0.15 and expected rise to $60. Rexas Finance might be the pass to unprecedented financial success as the crypto sector prepares for its next expansion stage. Website: https://rexas.com Win $1 Million Giveaway: https://bit.ly/Rexas1M Whitepaper: https://rexas.com/rexas-whitepaper.pdf Twitter/X: https://x.com/rexasfinance Telegram: https://t.me/rexasfinance Join our WhatsApp Channel to get the latest news, exclusives and videos on WhatsApp _____________ Disclaimer: Analytics Insight does not provide financial advice or guidance. Also note that the cryptocurrencies mentioned/listed on the website could potentially be scams, i.e. designed to induce you to invest financial resources that may be lost forever and not be recoverable once investments are made. You are responsible for conducting your own research (DYOR) before making any investments. Read more here.LAS VEGAS — With a restructuring at Andretti Global that pushed Michael Andretti into a smaller role, the chances of his organization landing a Formula 1 team have substantially increased. So much so that F1 and Formula One Management could have a decision to grant the General Motors-backed entry a spot as the 11th team on the grid in the coming weeks. Dan Towriss, now the majority owner of the Andretti organization, was at the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Thursday scoping his chances of entering the top motorsports series in the world. So was the FBI, allegedly, as part of a Department of Justice investigation into why F1 denied the Andretti organization expansion into the series. F1 currently has 10 teams that field 20 cars and only one — the organization owned by California businessman Gene Haas — is an American team. Las Vegas marks the third race this season in the United States, more than any other country, as F1 has exploded in American popularity over the last five years. Even so, Andretti could not get approval from F1 to enter the series. But, the situation changed in September when Andretti scaled back his role with his namesake organization. Now with Towriss in charge, talks have amplified, even though it is not clear what the name of an Andretti-less F1 team would even be. Cadillac would do the engines — but says it won't be ready until 2028 — which means a 2026 Towriss-led F1 team would be GM branded but with a partner engine supplier. Most of the existing teams have been largely opposed to an 11th team entering F1, citing a dilution in prize money and the massive expenses they've already committed to the series. But, Andretti among others believed the teams' position was personal in that they simply didn't like Andretti, who ran 13 races in the 1993 season. His father, Mario, is the 1978 F1 world champion. The Andretti application had already been approved by the FIA, which is F1's ruling body, but later denied by F1 itself. F1 promised to revisit the issue once General Motors had an engine ready to compete. The existing 10 F1 teams have no actual vote or say in if the grid is expanded, which Mercedes boss Toto Wolff reiterated Thursday when The Associated Press asked why the sudden chance of acceptance in a potential 11th team. "We have an obligation, a statutory obligation as directors, to present the standpoint that is the best for our company and for our employees, and we've done that," Wolff said. "I think if a team can add to the championship, particularly if GM decides to come in as a team owner, that is a different story. "And as long as it is creative, that means we're growing the popularity of the sport, we're growing the revenue of the sport, then no team will be ever against it. So I'm putting my hope in there." Wolff has been eager to hear from Towriss directly on what the plans for the organization are now that Andretti has a smaller role. "No one from Andretti or Andretti Global or whatever the name will be has ever spoken to me a single sentence in presentation of what the creative part is," he said. "But they don't need to because the teams don't decide. It is the commercial rights holder, with the FIA, we have no say. If I want to be invited to a party and go to the party, I'm sitting down at the table and telling who I am and why I'm really good fun and sitting here and everybody will enjoy my presence. "That hasn't happened, but you know, that's now my personal point of view, not a professional, because there's nothing we can do, nothing we can say," Wolff continued. "And I don't know the people. I've obviously spoken to Mario. I didn't speak to his son. I didn't speak to any other people that are behind that. I don't know who they are. So I know GM, GM is great." Fred Vasseur, team principal at Ferrari, said he's not opposed to another team if it adds value to F1. "The discussion is between FIA, the team, and FOM. It's not our choice," he said. "For sure, as Toto said, that if it's good for the sport, good for the show, good for the business, and adds value on the sporting side, that we are all OK."
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It comes almost exactly one year after the Los Angeles Dodgers forked out a princely sum of $700 million on a 10-year, heavily deferred deal for two-way Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani. They are believed to be the two richest contracts in pro sports history. The way it's going, a contract approaching $1 billion doesn't seem out of the question. But several factors are working against it — at least in the near future. There's reason to believe the megadeals for Ohtani and Soto are unicorns in the baseball world. Both players are uniquely talented, surely, but both also had unusual circumstances propelling their value into the stratosphere. Ohtani is the greatest two-way player in baseball history, capable of improving any team on both sides of the ball. He's also the rare baseball player who has true international appeal . His every move ( like his unexpected marriage announcement ) is followed closely in his native Japan, adding another 125 million potential fans who buy merchandise, watch him play and help fill the Dodgers' coffers. Then there's Soto — a four-time All-Star and on-base machine who won a World Series with the Washington Nationals in 2019. The X-factor for him is he became a free agent at the prime age of 26, which is extremely hard to do under current MLB rules. Players have to be in the big leagues for six years before testing free agency. The precocious Soto debuted at 19 with the Nats, making him part of a rare group of players who reached the highest level of professional baseball as a teenager. That accelerated his free agency timeline. It's rare for players to debut that young, and rarer still for them to develop into stars and test the open market the first chance they get. Two recent examples are Manny Machado and Bryce Harper, who both reached free agency in 2019. Machado signed a free-agent record $300 million contract with San Diego, and Harper overtook him days later with a $330 million contract to join the Phillies. Most players debut in the big leagues from ages 22 to 26, which means free agency comes in their late 20s or early 30s. A typical example is Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, who is one of this generation's great players but didn't hit the market until he was 30. Judge played three seasons of college baseball for Fresno State before getting drafted by the Yankees in 2013 at age 21 — already two years older than Soto was when he made his MLB debut. It took a few years for the budding superstar to reach the majors, and he was 25 when he had his breakout season in 2018, smashing 52 homers to earn AL Rookie of the Year honors. By the time he reached free agency after the 2022 season, he had already passed age 30. It's a major factor that led to him signing a $360 million, nine-year deal with the Yankees, which seems downright reasonable these days after the Ohtani and Soto deals. Two major trends are colliding that will make it harder for guys like Soto to hit free agency in their mid 20s. First, MLB teams have been more likely in recent years to take college players early in the draft, betting on more experienced talents. Just 10 high school players were drafted among the top 30 picks in the 2024 draft . Second, teams are more eager to lock up young, premium talent on long-term deals very early in their careers, well before they hit free agency. Sometimes before they even reach the majors. Since Soto, just two players have debuted in MLB before their 20th birthday — Elvis Luciano and Junior Caminero. Luciano hasn't been back to the majors since his 2019 cup of coffee. Caminero is now 21 and has only played in 50 big league games. Among those that debuted at 20: Fernando Tatis Jr. signed a $340 million, 14-year deal with San Diego in 2021, years before reaching the open market. Milwaukee's Jackson Chourio got an $82 million, eight-year deal before even reaching the big leagues. Young stars Corbin Carroll ($111 million, eight years with Arizona), Bobby Witt Jr. ($288 million, 11 years with Kansas City) and Julio Rodriguez ($209.3 million, 12 years with Seattle) also got massive guarantees early in their 20s to forgo an early free agency. The exception and wild card: Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will be a 26-year-old free agent next offseason. Guerrero hasn't been as consistent in his young career as Soto, but a standout 2025 season could position him to threaten Soto's deal. More likely is that the player to pass Soto isn't in the majors yet — and might not even be in pro baseball. When 25-year-old Alex Rodriguez signed his record $252 million, 10-year deal with Texas in 2001, it took over a decade for another player to match that total, when Albert Pujols got $240 million over 10 years from the Angels in 2012. For many players, passing up life-changing money in their early or mid 20s is too enticing, even if it means that they might not maximize their value on the free agent market later in their careers. Soto was determined to test the market. He famously turned down a $440 million, 15-year offer to stay with the Washington Nationals in 2022, betting that he could make even more as a free agent. Not many players would turn down that kind of cash. Then again, that's what makes Soto so unique. And it's also why his $765 million deal could be the industry standard for some time. AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlbAlgert Global LLC grew its holdings in shares of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ZM – Free Report ) by 10.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 9,841 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 951 shares during the quarter. Algert Global LLC’s holdings in Zoom Video Communications were worth $686,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Cerity Partners LLC lifted its position in Zoom Video Communications by 263.9% in the third quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 92,464 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,448,000 after buying an additional 67,054 shares during the last quarter. Eagle Asset Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Zoom Video Communications in the 3rd quarter worth about $62,038,000. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Zoom Video Communications by 6.5% in the 3rd quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 1,297,443 shares of the company’s stock worth $90,484,000 after acquiring an additional 78,940 shares during the last quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. grew its holdings in Zoom Video Communications by 4.4% during the 3rd quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. now owns 5,480,179 shares of the company’s stock valued at $382,188,000 after purchasing an additional 233,241 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Primecap Management Co. CA raised its position in Zoom Video Communications by 0.7% in the 3rd quarter. Primecap Management Co. CA now owns 1,289,150 shares of the company’s stock worth $89,905,000 after purchasing an additional 8,625 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 66.54% of the company’s stock. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several brokerages have issued reports on ZM. Mizuho boosted their target price on Zoom Video Communications from $90.00 to $105.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Rosenblatt Securities restated a “buy” rating and set a $78.00 price objective on shares of Zoom Video Communications in a report on Friday, November 22nd. JMP Securities reaffirmed a “market perform” rating on shares of Zoom Video Communications in a research report on Tuesday. Piper Sandler lifted their target price on Zoom Video Communications from $68.00 to $89.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $95.00 price target on shares of Zoom Video Communications in a report on Tuesday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, fifteen have given a hold rating and seven have assigned a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $85.19. Insider Transactions at Zoom Video Communications In related news, CAO Shane Crehan sold 1,550 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $66.87, for a total transaction of $103,648.50. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer now directly owns 1,463 shares in the company, valued at $97,830.81. The trade was a 51.44 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link . Also, insider Velchamy Sankarlingam sold 3,614 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $66.87, for a total value of $241,668.18. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now owns 94,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,285,780. This trade represents a 3.70 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders have sold a total of 367,108 shares of company stock valued at $26,796,191 in the last 90 days. Insiders own 10.78% of the company’s stock. Zoom Video Communications Price Performance ZM opened at $82.69 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $25.45 billion, a PE ratio of 27.56, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.69 and a beta of -0.05. The business’s 50-day moving average is $75.22 and its two-hundred day moving average is $66.30. Zoom Video Communications, Inc. has a 1 year low of $55.06 and a 1 year high of $92.80. Zoom Video Communications Company Profile ( Free Report ) Zoom Video Communications, Inc provides unified communications platform in the Americas, the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company offers Zoom Meetings that offers HD video, voice, chat, and content sharing through mobile devices, desktops, laptops, telephones, and conference room systems; Zoom Phone, an enterprise cloud phone system; and Zoom Chat enables users to share messages, images, audio files, and content in desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile devices. Read More Want to see what other hedge funds are holding ZM? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Zoom Video Communications, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ZM – Free Report ). 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