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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Known across the globe as the stuck astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams hit the six-month mark in space Thursday with two more to go. The pair rocketed into orbit on June 5 , the first to ride Boeing's new Starliner crew capsule on what was supposed to be a weeklong test flight. They arrived at the International Space Station the next day, only after overcoming a cascade of thruster failures and helium leaks . NASA deemed the capsule too risky for a return flight, so it will be February before their long and trying mission comes to a close. People are also reading... While NASA managers bristle at calling them stuck or stranded, the two retired Navy captains shrug off the description of their plight. They insist they're fine and accepting of their fate. Wilmore views it as a detour of sorts: "We're just on a different path." NASA astronauts Suni Williams, left, and Butch Wilmore stand together for a photo June 5 as they head to the launch pad at Space Launch Complex 41 in Cape Canaveral, Fla., for their liftoff on the Boeing Starliner capsule to the International Space Station. "I like everything about being up here," Williams told students Wednesday from an elementary school named for her in Needham, Massachusetts, her hometown. "Just living in space is super fun." Both astronauts lived up there before, so they quickly became full-fledged members of the crew, helping with science experiments and chores like fixing a broken toilet, vacuuming the air vents and watering the plants. Williams took over as station commander in September. "Mindset does go a long way," Wilmore said in response to a question from Nashville first graders in October. He's from Mount Juliet, Tennessee. "I don't look at these situations in life as being downers." Boeing flew its Starliner capsule home empty in September, and NASA moved Wilmore and Williams to a SpaceX flight not due back until late February. Two other astronauts were bumped to make room and to keep to a six-month schedule for crew rotations. Boeing Crew Flight Test astronauts Butch Wilmore, left, and Suni Williams pose for a portrait June 13 inside the vestibule between the forward port on the International Space Station's Harmony module and Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. Like other station crews, Wilmore and Williams trained for spacewalks and any unexpected situations that might arise. "When the crews go up, they know they could be there for up to a year," NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free said. NASA astronaut Frank Rubio found that out the hard way when the Russian Space Agency had to rush up a replacement capsule for him and two cosmonauts in 2023, pushing their six-month mission to just past a year. Boeing said this week that input from Wilmore and Williams was "invaluable" in the ongoing inquiry of what went wrong. The company said it is preparing for Starliner's next flight but declined to comment on when it might launch again. NASA also has high praise for the pair. "Whether it was luck or whether it was selection, they were great folks to have for this mission," NASA's chief health and medical officer, Dr. JD Polk, said during an interview with The Associated Press. NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, both Expedition 71 flight engineers, make pizza Sept. 9 aboard the International Space Station's galley located inside the Unity module. Items are attached to the galley using tape and Velcro to keep them from flying away in the microgravity environment. On top of everything else, Williams, 59, had to deal with "rumors," as she calls them, of serious weight loss. She insists her weight is the same as it was on launch day, which Polk confirms. During Wednesday's student chat, Williams said she didn't have much of an appetite when she first arrived in space. But now she's "super hungry" and eating three meals a day plus snacks, while logging the required two hours of daily exercise. Williams, a distance runner, uses the space station treadmill to support races in her home state. She competed in Cape Cod's 7-mile Falmouth Road Race in August. She ran the 2007 Boston Marathon up there as well. She has a New England Patriots shirt with her for game days, as well as a Red Sox spring training shirt. "Hopefully I'll be home before that happens — but you never know," she said in November. Husband Michael Williams, a retired federal marshal and former Navy aviator, is caring for their dogs back home in Houston. As for Wilmore, 61, he's missing his younger daughter's senior year in high school and his older daughter's theater productions in college. The astronauts in the video seemed to be in good spirits with one stating, “It’s gonna be delicious.” (Scripps News) "We can't deny that being unexpectedly separated, especially during the holidays when the entire family gets together, brings increased yearnings to share the time and events together," his wife, Deanna Wilmore, told the AP in a text this week. Her husband "has it worse than us" since he's confined to the space station and can only connect via video for short periods. "We are certainly looking forward to February!!" she wrote. SpaceX launches rescue mission for NASA astronauts stuck at space station A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with a crew of two astronauts, lifts off from launch pad 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) NASA astronaut Nick Hague, left, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, left, gives a thumbs up as they leave the Operations and Checkout Building on their way to Launch Complex 40 for a mission to the International Space Station Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 at Cape Canaveral, Fla., (AP Photo/John Raoux) NASA astronaut Nick Hague, right, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov leave the Operations and Checkout building for a trip to the launch pad 40 Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) NASA astronaut Nick Hague, right, talks to his family members as Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov looks on after leaving the Operations and Checkout building for a trip to the launch pad 40 Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Two astronauts are beginning a mission to the International Space Station. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) In this image from video provided by NASA, Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, left, and astronaut Nick Hague travel inside a SpaceX capsule en route to the International Space Station after launching from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (NASA via AP) A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with a crew of two astronauts, lifts off from launch pad 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with a crew of two astronauts, lifts off from launch pad 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with a crew of two lifts off from launch pad 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 at Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) The Falcon 9's first stage booster returns to Landing Zone 1 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 at Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with a crew of two lifts off from launch pad 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 at Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with a crew of two astronauts, lifts off from launch pad 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Sea Eagles powerbrokers are reportedly set to hand head coach Anthony Seibold a contract extension after he steered the Manly club to a finals appearance in 2024. Watch every ball of Australia v India LIVE & ad-break free during play in 4K on Kayo | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer > That is according to Code Sports , who are reporting the Brookvale-based outfit are set to announce his fresh two-year deal in the coming days. His new contract will see him remain at the helm of the Sea Eagles until the end of the 2027 season, with his current deal expiring at the end of 2025. The 50-year-old’s fresh extension was reportedly announced by chief executive Tony Mestrov as the club’s AGM on Thursday night. Manly were knocked out by the Roosters in the second week of the 2024 finals, with Seibold steering the Sea Eagles to post-season football in his second season at the helm. Seibold’s extension comes after a turbulent season for the former Broncos coach, with contract negotiations breaking down mid-season. Those talks were put on hold after Manly lost three games in-a-row, with their finals chances reducing by the week after sitting in 10th. MORE NRL NEWS ‘BIT ANNOYED’: After Hunt’s release Cook began ‘pestering’ Dragons to sign Ilias CRAWLEY: Why Hunt salary must spark change; Big-name trio on Bennett’s radar ‘FAKE’: Benji defends Tigers recruit over ‘misinterpreted’ interview before Roosters exit However, Seibold’s future is now set to be settled, being given the full support of the club’s board in his second stint in the NRL. Seibold previously won the Dally M coach of the year at the Rabbitohs in 2018, before enduring a turbulent spell in Brisbane and departing for English rugby union.AP News Summary at 5:07 p.m. EST
49ers turning to Kyle Allen with Brock Purdy ruled out for critical Packers matchupAlgert Global LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Radius Recycling, Inc. ( NASDAQ:RDUS – Free Report ) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 49,714 shares of the basic materials company’s stock, valued at approximately $922,000. Algert Global LLC owned about 0.18% of Radius Recycling at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its holdings in Radius Recycling by 0.9% during the 1st quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 2,622,968 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $55,423,000 after acquiring an additional 23,199 shares during the period. American Century Companies Inc. grew its stake in shares of Radius Recycling by 2.9% during the second quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 564,717 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $8,623,000 after purchasing an additional 16,162 shares during the period. Acadian Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in Radius Recycling by 4.7% in the second quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 345,134 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $5,267,000 after purchasing an additional 15,644 shares during the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC lifted its stake in Radius Recycling by 5.3% in the third quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 126,884 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $2,352,000 after buying an additional 6,432 shares during the period. Finally, IQ EQ FUND MANAGEMENT IRELAND Ltd boosted its holdings in Radius Recycling by 78.3% during the second quarter. IQ EQ FUND MANAGEMENT IRELAND Ltd now owns 97,088 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $1,483,000 after buying an additional 42,636 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 78.11% of the company’s stock. Analyst Ratings Changes Separately, StockNews.com downgraded shares of Radius Recycling from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Radius Recycling Price Performance Shares of RDUS stock opened at $19.82 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.00, a current ratio of 1.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65. Radius Recycling, Inc. has a 12-month low of $12.69 and a 12-month high of $31.70. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $18.20 and a 200-day moving average of $16.77. The firm has a market capitalization of $555.73 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -2.12 and a beta of 1.55. Radius Recycling ( NASDAQ:RDUS – Get Free Report ) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 24th. The basic materials company reported ($0.41) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.59) by $0.18. Radius Recycling had a negative return on equity of 9.83% and a negative net margin of 9.73%. The business had revenue of $771.00 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $680.80 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.47 EPS. Radius Recycling’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Radius Recycling, Inc. will post -1.02 earnings per share for the current year. Radius Recycling Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, November 26th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, November 12th were issued a dividend of $0.1875 per share. This represents a $0.75 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.78%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, November 12th. Radius Recycling’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -8.01%. Insider Activity In other Radius Recycling news, SVP Steven Heiskell sold 17,675 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, October 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $17.08, for a total value of $301,889.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president now owns 133,780 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,284,962.40. The trade was a 11.67 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link . 5.70% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders. Radius Recycling Profile ( Free Report ) Radius Recycling, Inc recycles ferrous and nonferrous metal, and manufactures finished steel products worldwide. The company acquires, processes, and recycles salvaged vehicles, rail cars, home appliances, industrial machinery, manufacturing scrap, and construction and demolition scrap. It offers recycled ferrous metal, a feedstock used in the production of finished steel products; and nonferrous products, including mixed metal joint products recovered from the shredding process, such as zorba, zurik, aluminum, copper, stainless steel, nickel, brass, titanium, lead, and high temperature alloys. Featured Articles Receive News & Ratings for Radius Recycling Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Radius Recycling and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .The French company Saint-Gobain has begun the demolition of its Merrimack facility, where manufacturing processes released PFAS chemicals into surrounding communities for years, contaminating drinking water for nearby residents. Steel from the site will be recycled as scrap. Debris from parts of the facility heavily contaminated with PFAS, or so-called “forever chemicals,” will be shipped out of state to a hazardous waste landfill. The company plans to leave behind the concrete foundation, with contaminants scraped off. But groundwater and soil at Saint-Gobain’s site — a patch of land across from a bowling alley on the Daniel Webster Highway, on the banks of the Merrimack River — is still heavily contaminated, according to state regulators. The company has brought treated water to more than 1,600 properties affected by contamination through agreements with state officials. And they’re required to continue those efforts. But how much Saint-Gobain must remediate the PFAS pollution in soil and groundwater is an ongoing debate between company officials and New Hampshire’s Department of Environmental Services. In May 2023, the company submitted a “remedial action plan,” laying out alternatives for treating contaminated soil and groundwater. They chose a mix of “institutional controls” and “natural attenuation” — options that include no actual cleanup, but instead limit the use of the site in the future and require the company to monitor pollution as the chemicals degrade naturally. That plan would prohibit future residential use of the site and adjacent properties, and would require any activity that disturbed soil to have a management plan. It would also limit the ability of industrial or residential developments to use groundwater affected by the contamination. The company doesn’t specify the timeline for restoration of the soil or groundwater under that plan, simply saying it would be “long.” PFAS chemicals are known for their resistance to degrading naturally in the environment. In a supplement submitted early this year, Saint-Gobain stood firm in their decision, saying other methods like excavating and disposing of soil or extracting and treating groundwater would not be more effective at remediating the site and would have higher costs and risks. In October, state regulators sent the company a letter saying their plan was inadequate and didn’t include any efforts to reduce or mitigate high concentrations of contamination that continue to impact groundwater and surface water. In one part of the letter, regulators say that the company “makes no attempt” to eliminate ongoing pollution from “grossly impacted soils,” which can discharge contaminants into groundwater, a nearby brook, and the Merrimack River — a source of public drinking water. Mike Wimsatt, the director of the waste management division for the Department of Environmental Services, said remedial action plans are created anytime regulated contaminants are released into soil or groundwater at concentrations above the state’s standards. The goal of those plans is to get the site back to accepted standards — but sometimes that can’t happen quickly. “What we generally look for in those cases is a remedial action plan that uses the technology available to do the best job that you can, with an expectation that over a time — and it may be a long time or even decades — there will be some expectation that soil and groundwater can meet the standards,” he said. “It’s a very tall order at this site because the contamination is significant and the concentrations at which we regulate these compounds are very low.” Wimsatt said the company’s proposal doesn’t come close to reducing the mass of contamination at the site as much as possible. In an email Friday, a Saint-Gobain North America representative said their plan “aligns with appropriate industry and environmental practices.” “Natural attenuation and institutional controls are broadly accepted as an effective remedial measure at sites like this throughout the state and across the country. We remain committed to remediation efforts in the community and continue to work with NHDES to finalize the Remedial Action plan for the site,” the email said. Saint-Gobain has until mid-January to respond with a revised plan for remediating soil and groundwater at their facility. Meanwhile, demolition continues. In a Dec. 12 report, the company told state regulators they planned to complete their interior asbestos abatement and PCB remediation this month, take apart emissions control equipment, and start more demolition as they receive permits from the town of Merrimack. The company says they expect all phases of their demolition to be completed in late 2025.
In the current session, Cigna Inc. CI is trading at $279.01, after a 0.93% drop. Over the past month, the stock decreased by 16.40% , and in the past year, by 6.38% . With performance like this, long-term shareholders are more likely to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. Evaluating Cigna P/E in Comparison to Its Peers The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 39.5 in the Health Care Providers & Services industry, Cigna Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 26.69 . Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Founder of failed crypto lending platform Celsius Network pleads guilty to fraud charges
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