Pictured is the Good Giant team who received Best of Show and Student’s Choice Award on their work regarding the 2023 Reno Rodeo. Event photography was provided by Michael Higdon from Flanz Media. The Sierra Nevada Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) honored six individuals, 12 Silver Spike Awards, and several other accolades during its 2024 Silver Spike event on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Wilbur D. May Museum in Reno, Nev. The Silver Spike Awards ceremony celebrates excellence in the local public relations and communications industry. Public relations and marketing professionals, teams, and firms submit their work for evaluation by an out-of-market PRSA chapter. Submissions are judged on a 100-point scale, with top scores earning a Silver Spike, Bronze Spike, or Award of Excellence. In 2024, the Sierra Nevada Chapter of PRSA received 43 submissions. Of these, 28 were recognized for their outstanding research, well-defined goals and objectives, effective execution, and measurable results. In addition to recognizing professional projects, the Sierra Nevada Chapter also honors individuals based on community nominations. A selection committee, comprised of public relations professionals and community leaders, reviews nominations and finalizes award recipients. “The Silver Spike Awards provide a unique opportunity to honor the exceptional talent and achievements within our local public relations community,” said Jamii Uboldi, APR, 2024 PRSA Sierra Nevada Chapter president. “I am thrilled to see such outstanding work recognized this year. On behalf of our 2024 Board, I extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported and contributed to our local PR community, and congratulations to all of this year’s award winners!” Below is the complete list of awards presented at the 2024 Silver Spike Awards ceremony: Individual Award Winners Lifetime Posthumous Award: Guy Clifton Public Relations Hall of Fame: Don Butterfield from Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Gold Spike Community Excellence: Yeraldin Deavila from Northern Nevada Public Health Mark Twain Community Service: Marie Baxter, CFRE from Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada Mark Curtis Sr., Chapter Member of the Year: Jen Eastwood from Good Giant Outstanding New Practitioner: Olive Giner from KPS3 Best of Show This is the highest-scoring entry. Good Giant Strategies & Tactics: Media Relations – Earned: Online, Print, Expert Positioning 2023 Reno Rodeo Student’s Choice Award This is the highest-scoring entry judged by students of the local PRSSA chapter at the University of Nevada, Reno. Good Giant Strategies & Tactics: Media Relations – Earned: Online, Print, Expert Positioning 2023 Reno Rodeo Silver Spike Award Recipients These recipients received a score of 90+. Good Giant Strategies & Tactics: Media Relations – Earned: Online, Print, Expert Positioning GSR Arena Press Conference Good Giant Strategies & Tactics: Media Relations – Earned: Online, Print, Expert Positioning 2023 Reno Rodeo Washoe County Strategies & Tactics: Audio, Video, Webcasts, etc. Weather Podcasts The Abbi Agency Strategies & Tactics: Media Relations – Owned: Social Media Explore Murrieta – Superbloom KPS3 Strategies & Tactics: Media Relations – Owned: Social Media Santa Maria Valley Influencer Strategy East Public Relations & IC Media Strategies Programs: Community Relations Nevada Child Care Fund Washoe County Programs: Community Relations Nurturing Next-Gen Leaders: How the WCLA is Fueling Board Succession In Plain Sight Marketing Programs: Special Events & Observances, 1 or 2 days Wedding Venue Open House – Park Home Ranch Washoe County Programs: Special Events & Observances, 1 or 2 days Washoe County Courthouse Sesquicentennial KPS3 Programs: Overall Campaign Greater Nevada Credit Union 2023 Public Relations Campaign The Decker/Royal Agency Programs: Overall Campaign Visit Reno Tahoe National Plan for Vacation Day Renown Health Programs: Overall Campaign Share the Love with a Career at Renown Health Bronze Spike Award Recipients These recipients received a score between 84-89. The Abbi Agency Strategies & Tactics: Media Relations – Earned: Online, Print, Expert Positioning American Forests Tree Equity The Decker/Royal Agency Strategies & Tactics: Media Relations – Earned: Online, Print, Expert Positioning Visit Reno Tahoe Mercury News Feature Renown Health Strategies & Tactics: Audio, Video, Webcasts, etc. Now Hiring: Wolf Pack Fans Like You KPS3 Strategies & Tactics: Media Relations – Owned: Social Media Visit Morgan Hill Social Media Strategy KPS3 Strategies & Tactics: Media Relations – Owned: Social Media MPOX Influencer Campaign Renown Health Strategies & Tactics: Media Relations – Owned: Social Media Empowering Health in Northern Nevada Through Engaging Content Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Programs: Emergency or Crisis Programs Rapid and Comprehensive Response to Aquatic Invasive Species Discovery in Lake Tahoe KPS3 Programs: Special Events & Observances, 3 or more days Donor Network West Home Run for Life, 2023 Renown Health Programs: Special Events & Observances, 1 or 2 days Renown Children’s Hospital NICU & PICU Ribbon Cutting & Open House Events Renown Health Programs: Special Events & Observances, 1 or 2 days Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit Ribbon Cutting & Open House Argentum Partners Programs: Overall Campaign The Final Flag of the National Championship Air Races Award of Excellence Recipients These recipients received a score between 78-83. Argentum Partners Strategies & Tactics: Media Relations – Earned: Online, Print, Expert Positioning The Final Flag of the National Championship Air Races KPS3 Strategies & Tactics: Media Relations – Earned: Online, Print, Expert Positioning Linea Energy Launch Argentum Partners Strategies & Tactics: Content Marketing Baseball Cards for A+ Jobs Renown Health Strategies & Tactics: Audio, Video, Webcasts, etc. Now Hiring: People Like You Argentum Partners Programs: Emergency or Crisis Programs The Final Flag of the National Championship Air Races Event photos can be viewed on Facebook here . Connect with the Sierra Nevada PRSA chapter on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or X. For more information, visit prsasierra.org . # # # The Sierra Nevada Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) consists of public relations practitioners from Northern Nevada, Lake Tahoe and the surrounding area. The Chapter is active in professional development for its members and community-service service programs for organizations without formal public relations departments. It maintains a close working relationship with the Theodore E. Conover Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) at the University of Nevada, Reno, helping the student organization toward a number of regional and national awards, including the prestigious Bateman Case Study championship. The 2024 Silver Spike Awards ceremony was made possible with generous support from: Argentum Partners, About Town Deb, Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada, East Public Relations, Flanz Media, Good Giant, In Plain Sight Marketing, KPS3, Northern Nevada Health System, Reno Type, Renown Health, The Abbi Agency, The Ferraro Group, Travel Nevada, and Washoe County. Related
Walmart announced Tuesday that it has completed its $2.3 billion acquisition of VIZIO, a smart TV and technology company. According to an official statement from Walmart , the deal is expected to bolster the retail giant's advertising business, Walmart Connect, by leveraging VIZIO's SmartCast operating system and its profitable advertising platform. Walmart purchased VIZIO at $11.50 per share in cash. The deal was in the works since Feb. 20, when Walmart first made a public announcement about the deal. VIZIO's 19 million active accounts and strong advertiser relationships, including Fortune 500 companies, will give Walmart new opportunities to connect brands with shoppers. The deal will also allow Walmart to enhance customers' shopping experiences. The acquisition is expected to have a slight negative impact on Walmart's earnings per share in fiscal 2025 and 2026 due to transaction-related costs. However, the internal rate of return on the investment is projected to exceed Walmart's average return on investment. The deal positions Walmart to expand its omni-channel offerings and potentially drive future growth in retail media and advertising. VIZIO will operate as a subsidiary of Walmart , with its chief executive officer, William Wang, continuing to lead the company. In November, Walmart reported strong sales, with its third quarter revenue growing by 5.5 percent and its operating income increasing by 8.2 percent.
Bet365 promo for TNF: Use code PENNLIVE for $150 in bonus betsChief 'disappointed' to see clean water used as a political 'tactic' by ConservativesTexas A&M signed the nation’s top-ranked recruiting class three years ago believing it had built a potential national title contender. Plenty of players from that heralded 2022 class could indeed be participating in the first 12-team College Football Playoff this month. They just won’t be doing it for the Aggies, who no longer have nearly half their 2022 signees. The list of 2022 recruits now with playoff contenders elsewhere includes Mississippi defensive lineman Walter Nolen, Oregon wide receiver Evan Stewart, Alabama defensive lineman LT Overton, SMU offensive tackle PJ Williams and injured Boise State receiver Chris Marshall. Texas A&M has done all right without them, going 8-4 as transfers filled about half the starting roles. Texas A&M represents perhaps the clearest example of how recruiting and roster construction have changed in the era of loosened transfer restrictions. Coaches must assemble high school classes without always knowing which of their own players are transferring and what players from other schools could be available through the portal. People are also reading... “It used to be you lost 20 seniors, you signed 20 incoming freshmen,” Duke coach Manny Diaz said. “You just had your numbers right. Now you might lose 20 seniors, but you might lose 20 underclassmen. You just don’t know.” Is high school recruiting losing value? Coaches emphasize that high school recruiting remains critical, but recent results suggest it isn’t as vital as before. The last two College Football Playoff runners-up – TCU in 2022 and Washington in 2023 – didn’t sign a single top-15 class in any of the four years leading up their postseason runs, according to composite rankings of recruiting sites compiled by 247Sports. This year’s contenders have shown there’s more than one way to build a championship-caliber roster. About half of No. 1 Oregon’s usual starters began their college careers elsewhere. No. 5 Georgia, which annually signs one of the nation’s top high school classes, has only a few transfers making major contributions. Colorado’s rise under Deion Sanders exemplifies how a team can win without elite high school recruiting. None of Colorado’s last four classes have ranked higher than 30th in the 247Sports Composite. Three ranked 47th or lower. “If anybody ever did the homework and the statistics of these young men – people have a class that they say is the No. 1 class in the nation – then five of those guys play, or four of those guys play, then the rest go through the spring and then they jump in the portal,” Sanders said. “Don’t give me the number of where you rank (in recruiting standings), because it’s like an NFL team," he added. "You always say who won the draft, then the team gets killed all year (and) you don’t say nothing else about it. Who won the draft last year in the NFL? Nobody cares right now, right?” Wisconsin's Christian Alliegro tries to stop Oregon's Evan Stewart, right, during the first half of a Nov. 16 game in Madison, Wis. The busy transfer portal Star quarterback Shedeur Sanders followed his father from Jackson State to Colorado in 2023, and Heisman Trophy front-runner Travis Hunter accompanied them. According to Colorado, this year’s Buffaloes team has 50 transfer newcomers, trailing only North Texas’ 54 among Bowl Subdivision programs. Relying on transfers comes with caveats. Consider Florida State's rise and fall. Florida State posted an unbeaten regular-season record last year with transfers playing leading roles. When those transfers departed and Florida State's portal additions this year didn't work out, the Seminoles went 2-10. “There has to be some type of balance between the transfer portal and high school recruiting,” said Andrew Ivins, the director of scouting for 247Sports. “I compare it to the NFL. The players from the transfer portal are your free agents and high school recruiting is your NFL draft picks.” A look at the composite rankings of recruiting sites compiled by 247Sports for the 2020-22 classes shows at least 40 of the top 100 prospects each of those years ended up leaving their original school. Coaches must decide which positions they’re better off building with high school prospects and which spots might be easier to fill through the portal. “The ones that have a ton of learning to do - tight end, quarterback, interior offensive line, inside linebacker, safety, where they are the communicators - they are the guys that are processing a lot of information,” Florida’s Billy Napier said. “Those are the ones in a perfect world you have around for a while. “It’s easier to play defensive line, edge, corner, receiver, running back, tackle, specialists. Those are a little bit more plug-and-play I’d say, in my opinion," Napier said. "Either way, it’s not necessarily about that. It’s just about we need a certain number at each spot, and we do the best we can to fill those roles.” Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, right, congratulates place kicker Cristiano Palazzo after he kicked an extra point during the second half of Friday's game against Oklahoma Stat in Boulder, Colo. Transfer portal ripple effects Power Four programs aren’t the only ones facing a balancing act between recruiting high schools and mining the transfer portal. Group of Five schools encounter similar challenges. “We’re recruiting every position and bringing in a high school class,” Eastern Michigan coach Chris Creighton said. “That’s not going to be maybe 24 scholarship guys like it used to be. It might be more like 16. It’s not four d-linemen necessarily, right? It might be three. It might not be three receivers. It might be two. And it might not be five offensive linemen. It’s two to three.” The extra hurdle Group of Five schools face is the possibility their top performers might leave for a power-conference program with more lucrative name, image and likeness financial opportunities. They sometimes don’t know which players they’ll lose. “We know who they’re trying to steal,” Miami (Ohio) coach Chuck Martin quipped. “We just don’t know who they’re going to steal.” The obstacles facing coaches are only getting steeper as FBS teams prepare for a 105-man roster limit as part of the fallout from a pending $2.8 billion NCAA antitrust settlement. While having 105 players on scholarship seems like an upgrade from the current 85-man scholarship limit, many rosters have about 125 players once walk-ons are included. Nebraska coach Matt Rhule said last week his program would probably end up with about 30-50 players in the portal due to the new roster restrictions. Is there college free agency? All the added dimensions to roster construction in the college game have drawn parallels to the NFL, but Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck believes those comparisons are misleading. “When people talk about college football right now, they’re saying, ‘Oh, we have an NFL model,’ or it’s kind of moving toward the NFL,” Fleck said. “First of all, it’s nothing like the NFL. There’s a collective bargaining agreement (in the NFL). There’s a true salary cap for everybody. It’s designed for all 32 fan bases to win the Super Bowl maybe once every 32 years – and I know other people are winning that a lot more than others – but that’s how it’s designed. In college football, it’s not that way.” There does seem to be a bit more competitive balance than before. The emergence of TCU and Washington the last couple of postseasons indicates this new era of college football has produced more unpredictability. Yet it’s also created many more challenges as coaches try to figure out how to put together their rosters. “It’s difficult because we’re just kind of inventing it on the fly, right?” Diaz said. Sports Week in Photos: NBA Cup, NFL snow game and more Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, foreground right, dives toward the end zone to score past San Francisco 49ers defensive end Robert Beal Jr. (51) and linebacker Dee Winters during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus) Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green goes up for a dunk during the second half of an Emirates NBA cup basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) South Carolina guard Maddy McDaniel (1) drives to the basket against UCLA forward Janiah Barker (0) and center Lauren Betts (51) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Los Angeles. 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PITTSBURGH , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - RoadBlock Solutions, a division of RSG International, a leading Canadian company in road safety infrastructure, is officially expanding. Effective immediately, the merger of Corbin Highway Products, Laura-Metaal, Dimensional Products Inc., Summit Rentals US, and Pivot Safety US will unite their collective expertise, cutting-edge technology, and extensive resources. This strategic merger positions RoadBlock Solutions as a major player in the road safety sector, ready to offer innovative and comprehensive solutions. Ryan Samek , Senior Vice-President of RoadBlock Solutions, brings over two decades of road safety experience to the role. He is supported by a team of industry veterans, including Gary Lallo , Roger Spencer , Tony Cappella, Shannon Carroll , and Alex Wolfinger , ensuring a wealth of expertise drives the company's success. "The merger of these five companies represents a major milestone in our organization," said Ryan Samek . Solutions. "By combining our talented and experienced team, we aim to set new standards in the road safety space and offer unmatched service and solutions to our clients. I am thrilled to stand beside this experienced group of industry professionals and am looking forward to what we can accomplish RoadBlock Solutions specializes in the sale and rental of road safety products essential for roadway safety. It's extensive range includes crash cushions, steel and concrete barrier, and other essential devices designed to protect road users and workers. "The merger has created a resourceful, solutions-based network dedicated to delivering top-tier safety, sales, rentals, and installation services," says Roger Spencer , Business Development Manager for RoadBlock Solutions and former Business Development Manager at Corbin Highway Products, with over two decades of industry experience. "This collaboration fuels innovation and value, ensuring safer roads for everyone." Together, this team brings decades of experience and is dedicated to enhancing services, expanding product offerings, and delivering advanced solutions for road safety infrastructure. "We're combining our strengths to innovate, protect, and pave the way for a safer and brighter future on every road," adds Tony Cappella, Business Development Manager at RoadBlock Solutions and former National Sales Manager for Hill and Smith. These words were echoed by the former General Manager of Dimensional Products Inc (DPI). "The merger of DPI will provide us with resources and knowledge from some of the best in the industry. Being part of the Roadblock team will allow us to grow and expand our business to new levels," added Luke Myers , Chesapeake branch manager Roadblock Solutions. RoadBlock Solutions is a customer-focused, solutions-driven company that not only connects clients with the products they need but also introduces them to cutting-edge innovations they never knew existed. About RoadBlock Solutions RoadBlock Solutions is a leading provider and distributor of road safety devices, offering both sales and rentals. As a division of RSG International, RoadBlock Solutions is committed to enhancing road safety through innovative and reliable solutions. About RSG International RSG International is a global leader in the road safety sector, creating advanced solutions for critical safety challenges. Its portfolio includes comprehensive services across road safety infrastructure, including construction, installation, product distribution, new product development, and auxiliary services. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/introducing-roadblock-solutions-a-merger-of-five-road-safety-industry-leaders-302324362.html SOURCE RSG International
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is underscoring his intention to block the purchase of U.S. Steel by Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel Corp. , and he's pledging to use tax incentives and tariffs to strengthen the iconic American steelmaker. Trump had vowed early in the presidential campaign that he would “instantaneously” block the deal, and he reiterated that sentiment in a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday night. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.OTTAWA — Cowessess First Nation Chief Erica Beaudin accused Conservative House leader Andrew Scheer of using First Nations drinking water legislation as a political “tactic,” saying she’s disappointed in what transpired in the House of Commons on Thursday. Government legislation known as Bill C-61 recognizes that First Nations have an inherent right to clean drinking water, after amendments by the Indigenous and Northern affairs committee, and commits the government to providing “adequate and sustainable” funding for water services in First Nations. Liberal MP Jaime Battiste asked on Thursday for unanimous consent from members of Parliament to send the First Nations Clean Drinking Water Act to the Senate — but several MPs said no. Scheer, whose riding includes Cowessess, rose immediately afterward with a similar motion that also condemned the Liberal government for inaction, and that was also defeated. While Cowessess is not under a boil water advisory, Beaudin says people in her community rely on bottled water because they don’t trust what comes from their taps. “I’m very disappointed that he used clean drinking water as a tactic in this House in order to say, ‘If you do this, then we will do this,’ where there’s real lives that are being affected,” Beaudin told reporters at a news conference. “We’re not talking about toys, we’re not talking about items that are not essential, but water is essential and you either believe in clean drinking water for everybody or you don’t. And if you do, you do everything you possibly can to work towards that happening.” Beaudin added that she knows Scheer to be “very genuine” in representing the people of his riding and urged him to get the Conservative party to co-operate to get the legislation passed. According to government data, there are 31 long-term boil water advisories on First Nations across the country, and 36 short-term advisories. The situation in the House became heated when Battiste entered the aisle holding a glass of water. Battiste later said he considered throwing it at the Conservative benches after his motion was defeated. “This is about protecting water. In Nova Scotia, they poisoned our water in the Pictou Landing community for generations, if not decades. I had the chief in the audience with some of her councillors, and I feel like I let them down,” said a visibly upset Battiste. Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu blasted the Conservative party’s record on ensuring there is clean water on First Nations, and accused them of ignoring First Nations leadership. “So it’s a bit rich for them to use that moment to exploit First Nations people and their need for water to play politics in the House. It’s appalling,” Hajdu said. Hajdu and Battiste were flanked by several chiefs, including Beaudin, and other First Nations representatives in a press conference following the vote. Originally, they planned to speak about the bill moving on to the Senate. The Assembly of First Nations held a special chiefs assembly in Ottawa this week, and on Tuesday the AFN executive endorsed a resolution to continue advocating for the approval of water legislation. The bill is stalled at third reading in the House of Commons because of an ongoing privilege debate that has taken precedence over nearly all other business since late September. The Conservative party did not immediately respond to a request for comment. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 5, 2024. — With files from Alessia Passafiume David Baxter, The Canadian Press
Advertisement Intel's CEO departure reignited debate on splitting its factories from the company. Intel's fabs are costly, but they're also considered vital for US national security. CHIPS Act funding requires Intel to maintain majority control of its foundry. One central question has been hanging over Intel for months: Should the 56-year-old Silicon Valley legend separate its chip factories, or fabs, from the rest of the company? Intel's departing CEO, Pat Gelsinger, has opposed that strategy. As a longtime champion of the company's chip manufacturing efforts, he was reluctant to split it. Related Video How to invest in AI stocks The company has taken some steps to look into this strategy. Bloomberg reported in August that Intel had hired bankers to help consider several options, including splitting off the fabs from the rest of Intel. The company also announced in September that it would establish its Foundry business as a separate subsidiary within the company. Gelsinger's departure from the company, announced Monday, has reopened the question, although the calculus is more complicated than simple dollars and cents. Splitting the fabs from the rest of its business could help Intel improve its balance sheet. It likely won't be easy since Intel was awarded $7.9 billion in CHIPS and Science Act funding, and it's required to maintain majority control of its foundries. Advertisement Intel declined to comment for this story. A breakup could make Intel more competitive Politically, fabs are important to Intel's place in the American economy and allow the US to reduce dependence on foreign manufacturers. At the same time, they drag down the company's balance sheet. Intel's foundry , the line of business that manufactures chips, has posted losses for years. Fabs are immensely hard work. They're expensive to build and operate, and they require a level of precision beyond most other types of manufacturing. Advertisement Intel could benefit from a split, and the company maintains meaningful market share in its computing and traditional (not AI) data center businesses. Amid the broader CEO search, Intel also elevated executive Michelle Johnston Holthaus to CEO of Intel Products and the company's co-CEO. Analysts said this could better set up a split. Regardless, analysts said finding new leadership for the fabs will be challenging. "The choice for any new CEO would seem to center on what to do with the fabs," Bernstein analysts wrote in a note to investors after the announcement of Gelsinger's departure. Advertisement On one hand, the fabs are "deadweight" for Intel, the Bernstein analysts wrote. On the other hand, "scrapping them would also be fraught with difficulties around the product road map, outsourcing strategy, CHIPS Act and political navigation, etc. There don't seem to be any easy answers here, so whoever winds up filling the slot looks in for a tough ride," the analysts continued. Intel's competitors and contemporaries are avoiding the hassle of owning and operating a fab. The world's leading chip design firm, Nvidia, outsources all its manufacturing. Its runner-up, AMD, experienced similar woes when it owned fabs, eventually spinning them out in 2009. Intel has also outsourced some chip manufacturing to rival TSMC in recent years — which sends a negative signal to the market about its own fabs. Advertisement Intel is getting CHIPS Act funding Ownership of the fabs and CHIPS Act funding are highly intertwined. Intel must retain majority control of the foundry to continue receiving CHIPS Act funding and benefits, a November regulatory filing said. Related stories Intel could separate its foundry business while maintaining majority control, said Dan Newman, CEO of The Futurum Group. Still, the CHIPS Act remains key to Intel's future. "If you add it all up, it equates to roughly $40 billion in loans, tax exemptions, and grants — so quite significant," said Logan Purk, a senior research analyst at Edward Jones. Advertisement "Only a small slice of the commitment has come, though," he continued. Intel's fabs need more customers Intel is attempting to move beyond manufacturing its own chips to becoming a contract manufacturer. Amazon has already signed on as a customer. Though bringing in more manufacturing customers could mean more revenue, it first requires more investment. There's a more ephemeral reason Intel might want separation between its Foundry and its chip design businesses, too. Foundries regularly deal with many competing clients. Advertisement "One of the big concerns for the fabless designers is any sort of information leakage," Newman said. "The products department competes with many potential clients of the foundry. You want separation," he added. It was once rumored that a third party might buy Intel . Analysts have balked at the prospect for political and financial reasons, particularly since running the fabs is a major challenge.None
GSA Capital Partners LLP purchased a new stake in shares of Silgan Holdings Inc. ( NYSE:SLGN – Free Report ) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 4,534 shares of the industrial products company’s stock, valued at approximately $238,000. A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Blue Trust Inc. increased its stake in shares of Silgan by 256.6% in the 2nd quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 592 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 426 shares in the last quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc lifted its holdings in shares of Silgan by 2,838.5% during the second quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 1,146 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $49,000 after purchasing an additional 1,107 shares during the last quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its position in shares of Silgan by 109.9% in the 2nd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 1,171 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $50,000 after purchasing an additional 613 shares in the last quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Silgan in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $70,000. Finally, Venturi Wealth Management LLC increased its position in Silgan by 220.4% during the 3rd quarter. Venturi Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,400 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $74,000 after buying an additional 963 shares in the last quarter. 70.25% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. Silgan Stock Performance Shares of NYSE SLGN opened at $56.53 on Friday. Silgan Holdings Inc. has a 12-month low of $40.88 and a 12-month high of $56.78. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.04 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.48, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.46 and a beta of 0.67. The company has a current ratio of 1.09, a quick ratio of 0.75 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.24. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $52.29 and a 200 day moving average of $48.91. Silgan Dividend Announcement The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, December 16th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 2nd will be paid a $0.19 dividend. This represents a $0.76 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.34%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 2nd. Silgan’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 27.54%. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Royal Bank of Canada upped their price target on shares of Silgan from $55.00 to $58.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, November 1st. Truist Financial reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $59.00 price target (up previously from $56.00) on shares of Silgan in a report on Thursday, August 1st. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of Silgan from $54.00 to $58.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, August 1st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded Silgan from an “underweight” rating to a “neutral” rating and increased their target price for the company from $46.00 to $53.00 in a research note on Thursday, August 1st. Finally, StockNews.com cut Silgan from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 9th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and six have assigned a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $57.43. Read Our Latest Analysis on Silgan Silgan Profile ( Free Report ) Silgan Holdings Inc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells rigid packaging solutions for consumer goods products in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Dispensing and Specialty Closures, Metal Containers, and Custom Containers. The Dispensing and Specialty Closures segment offers a range of metal and plastic closures, and dispensing systems for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, beauty products, and hard surface cleaning products, as well as capping/sealing equipment and detection systems. Read More Five stocks we like better than Silgan Overbought Stocks Explained: Should You Trade Them? 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