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National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) will inspect Newport homes and businesses this week. The visits are part of a safety inspection programme to check service termination points, also known as cut-outs, are working properly. These points are where the main incoming electricity service cable and fuse are located, usually near the electricity meter. The inspections will be visual only, with no disassembly or power supply interruptions. NGED plans to carry out 400,000 such inspections annually across South Wales, the Midlands, and the South West over the next 20 years. Richard Brady, NGED’s policy engineer heading the inspection programme, said: "The UK is recognised internationally as having one of the most resilient and safe energy systems and this inspection programme underlines our commitment to the highest safety standards. "Inspectors will visually examine cut-outs to check they are working as they should, taking photos and notes for our records. "In the unlikely event of a defective cut-out being found, NGED engineers will be sent to carry out repairs at no cost to the customer." The visits will also help confirm what types of low-carbon technologies, such as electric vehicle chargers and solar panels, are connected to the network. This information will aid future planning for load growth on the network. Mr Brady added: "These are important safety visits but we understand they could be inconvenient for customers and apologise in advance if this is the case." The inspectors, from a company called Calisen, will be clearly identifiable as working for NGED and will have ID and authorisation to enter properties.
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is taking some time to reflect after Chrystia Freeland's bombshell resignation, the natural resources minister said on Tuesday. "The prime minister, as I understand it, a number of caucus colleagues have said that the prime minister has said that he will reflect on both the decision that minister Freeland made, but also what he's heard from members of his own caucus," Jonathan Wilkinson said. "I think we all need to give him a little time to reflect, and I respect that fact that he's going to take some time to reflect." Freeland quit as finance minister on Monday morning just hours before she was set to present the government's fall economic statement. That kicked off a day of turmoil on Parliament Hill that began with a morning cabinet meeting and wrapped with an evening meeting of the Liberal caucus, where some members called for Trudeau to step aside as party leader. That includes New Brunswick MP Wayne Long, one of 23 caucus members who signed a letter back in October calling for Trudeau to quit. "We certainly have more MPs than last time. So, if I had to guess how many more right now, I'd say we're probably at 40 to 50 right now," Long said. "But there's a lot more than that. I mean, this is so different than times before." The attempt to oust Trudeau earlier in the fall took up a great deal of oxygen on Parliament Hill, but ultimately failed to garner support from inside the cabinet. This time, Long said, at least five cabinet ministers believe it's time for a change at the top. "I certainly am one to say to my colleagues, to ministers in particular: 'Let's come out of the shadows,'" Long said. "Let's openly, once and for all, state how we feel and let's move forward with what we know has to happen." After the failed coup in October, Liberal MPs told reporters they believed Trudeau was taking time to reflect. But the very next day, he publicly stated his intention to stay on as leader at a press conference. The Liberals have faced three non-confidence votes in the House of Commons this fall and have struggled to advance legislation because of a filibuster on a Conservative privilege motion related to misspending at a now-defunct green technology fund. On Tuesday, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre once again called on NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh to topple the government, criticizing him for voting against the latest non-confidence motion last week. Poilievre said Canada needs a new prime minister because U.S. president-elect Donald Trump can smell weakness from a mile away and the Trudeau government is weak. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet also said a new Parliament is needed "as soon as possible," and he wants to see an election called in January. Blanchet said Trudeau has lost the political, moral and ethical authority to govern. He said the election should happen as soon as possible in the new year because Canadians do not want a campaign over the holiday season. On Monday, Singh called for Trudeau to step down but did not make a firm comment on whether the NDP would declare non-confidence in the Liberal government. Instead, Singh said "all options are on the table." The NDP, which ended a formal supply-and-confidence agreement to support the Liberals in September, has since voted with the government on all three non-confidence motions. Singh has repeatedly said a Poilievre-led Conservative government would cut things New Democrats have fought for like dental care, pharmacare and other social programs. The Tories are also calling on the House of Commons trade committee to study the tariff threat between the week of Jan. 6 and Jan. 20, the date of Trump's inauguration. The House of Commons is expected to rise for the holiday break on Tuesday and return on January 27. In her resignation letter, Freeland said she's been at odds with Trudeau in the last few weeks over the government's fiscal priorities. She said the government should do away with costly "political gimmicks" and instead set money aside to deal with a potential tariff war with the U.S. Dominic LeBlanc was sworn in as the new finance minister Monday, minutes after the government's fall economic statement was released. The economic update shows the deficit has grown to nearly $62 billion, far beyond the $40-billion target Freeland set earlier this year. It includes $1.3 billion in new spending on measures to beef up the border in response to Trump's threat to impose 25 per cent tariff threats on Canadian goods. LeBlanc, who is also in charge of intergovernmental affairs and democratic institutions, says his main priority as finance minister will be to address affordability issues. He will also continue to oversee the public safety file, implementing new border measures, until Trudeau holds a broader cabinet shuffle. That's expected to happen soon in order to replace ministers who have announced they won't seek re-election. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 17, 2024. — With files from Nick Murray and Michel Saba David Baxter, The Canadian PressA family-owned clothing store in Portage la Prairie is closing in January, after a rise in shoplifting created an “unsustainable burden” for the 13-year-old business. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * A family-owned clothing store in Portage la Prairie is closing in January, after a rise in shoplifting created an “unsustainable burden” for the 13-year-old business. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? A family-owned clothing store in Portage la Prairie is closing in January, after a rise in shoplifting created an “unsustainable burden” for the 13-year-old business. Olina Fashions owner Arishya Aggarwal said theft has become an everyday occurrence, resulting in financial losses and concerns about the safety of staff and customers. “Closing this business wasn’t an easy decision. After 13 years, it became clear that the challenges we faced, especially theft, made it impossible to keep going,” she said. MIKE DEAL / FREE PRESS FILES Arishya Aggarwal said there is “no real deterrent” for theft, which hurts businesses and communities. She said the decision was a painful one, because the store and its regular customers have been a huge part of her family’s lives. Her family, which owns multiple businesses in Portage, started to think about shutting Olina Fashions in 2019. The last day is Jan. 25. “Retail theft was the biggest factor — 100 per cent,” Aggarwal said. “It’s not just the financial losses, though those are massive. It’s the constant stress of having to watch out for it every day, the abuse our staff take when they try to stop it and the helplessness of seeing it get worse. “Theft impacts everything, from morale to the ability to focus on growing the business. When you’re constantly dealing with theft, you’re stuck in survival mode instead of being able to grow.” A thief held a machete to Aggarwal’s stomach during a robbery in August 2023. Rampant theft, coupled with soaring costs, has been a factor in several recent store closures in Manitoba, including four 7-Eleven locations in Winnipeg. “This is becoming something that is more often the case now,” said Manitoba Chambers of Commerce president and CEO Chuck Davidson. “Some businesses have little alternative while dealing with cost pressures already.” Aggarwal said there is “no real deterrent” for theft, which hurts businesses and communities. “If someone gets caught, nothing meaningful happens,” she said. “That sends the message that stealing is basically risk-free. By the time the RCMP step in, it’s already too late, and we never get our stolen merchandise back. Community safety officers don’t have the authority to make much of a difference, either.” Aggarwal believes changes to Canada’s laws could help to curb theft. “We need laws that enforce accountability and consequences, while also offering pathways for rehabilitation and positive change,” she said. “Operating expenses like property taxes and salaries are already so high, and theft adds an unsustainable burden on top of that. “Without real reform, more businesses will be forced to close. Independent businesses are the backbone of our communities, and we need real support if we want to keep them alive.” Olina Fashions is one of few non-chain clothing stores in Portage, about 70 kilometres west of Winnipeg. In October, politicians and other attendees of a retail summit in Winnipeg stressed the need to address poverty and drug addiction to curb thefts. A retail theft enforcement campaign in Winnipeg’s Exchange District, Osborne Village and West End is being made permanent with Manitoba government funding. The province has faced calls to expand the program to other communities. The province offered a $300 security equipment rebate to homeowners, renters and business owners, but the $2 million fund was quickly depleted. Davidson and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business would welcome the program’s return — with an enhanced rebate — to help offset costs. “It’s not even just retail theft. It’s vandalism, and there’s a high price tag associated with that,” said Tyler Slobogian, a Winnipeg-based senior policy analyst with CFIB. Insurance deductibles often exceed the cost of stolen goods, meaning few businesses are willing to file a claim. About 75 per cent of Manitoba small businesses have said higher insurance rates are a top concern, Slobogian said. He said small businesses owners — many of whom are in debt after the COVID-19 pandemic — have spent a median of $5,000 on crime-related expenses in the last three years. “That could be the make or break for a lot of these small firms that are dealing with tighter profit margins,” he said. Slobogian and Davidson said businesses need help from all levels of government. Davidson encouraged Manitobans to support local businesses. About $200 million worth of goods is stolen annually in Manitoba, according to a Retail Council of Canada estimate. Retailers say theft is vastly underreported. Reports of shoplifting in Manitoba remain below pre-pandemic levels, a recent Statistics Canada study found. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. StatCan said 7,884 retail thefts (of items valued up to $5,000) were reported to Manitoba’s police services in 2023, up from 5,592 in 2022 and down from 9,437 in 2019. Portage’s RCMP detachment received more shoplifting reports last year (247) than it did in each pandemic year and 2019 (207). StatCan’s data for all of Manitoba suggested about half (48 per cent) of all shoplifting reports in 2019 were solved, compared with 30 per cent in 2023. Charges were laid against 1,685 people in 2019 and 1,124 in 2023. chris.kitching@freepress.mb.ca Chris Kitching is a general assignment reporter at the . He began his newspaper career in 2001, with stops in Winnipeg, Toronto and London, England, along the way. After returning to Winnipeg, he joined the in 2021, and now covers a little bit of everything for the newspaper. . 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In the world of football, achieving the milestone of scoring 1000 goals is an unparalleled feat that only a few legendary players have managed to accomplish. Among those few is the iconic Cristiano Ronaldo, whose relentless pursuit of perfection and unparalleled work ethic have propelled him to the pinnacle of the sport. As the Portuguese superstar continues to defy the odds and rewrite the record books, many are left wondering: can Ronaldo reach the coveted milestone of 1000 goals and continue playing at the highest level well into his mid-40s?CES 2025 is looming around the corner, and while the annual tech show is usually full of high-tech goodies, this year is going to be especially important for gamers. Nvidia’s Jensen Huang is hosting the big CES keynote this year, so you can expect Team Green to be going big. Likewise, we haven’t seen new graphics cards from AMD, so it’s a very strong possibility that CES is going to usher in an entirely new generation of graphics hardware . CES 2025: When is it Happening? CES 2025 officially kicks off on January 7, 2025. However, the real show starts a day earlier, on January 6, when Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang takes the stage for the CES 2025 keynote at 6:30pm PST. CES 2025 will wrap up around January 10. We expect announcements to happen throughout the week, as the hundreds of tech companies all vie for attention. Companies like Intel, AMD, Samsung and Sony all have their own keynotes scheduled, likely brimming with announcements of their own. There’s going to be a lot of stuff. What is CES? CES, or the Consumer Electronics Show, is an annual tech convention, where tech companies big and small show off concepts and new products for the new year. Unlike some other trade shows, a big part of CES has always been concepts that give a glimpse into the future, rather than just the products we’ll see at our local Best Buy later in the year – though the latter is still a huge part of the show. You can expect everything from gaming laptops to flying cars to make an appearance at CES, though this year we suspect the former is going to be the star of the show. What to Expect From CES 2025 While CES usually has a wide variety of technology on offer, and likely will this year too, the thing we’re most interested in is new GPUs. After all, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang is hosting the big keynote that kicks the event off, and I couldn’t imagine Team Green not taking that opportunity to announce something big. We’re overdue for new graphics cards anyway. Typically, new graphics cards – both from AMD and Nvidia – release on a roughly two-year cycle. Given that the RTX 4090 launched in October 2022 and the Radeon RX 7900 XTX launched in December of the same year, we’re officially overdue for a new generation of graphics cards. It doesn’t hurt that Intel beat both of these companies to the punch with its new graphics card, the Intel Arc B580, either. With the Intel card already out in the wild, and with the company’s disappointing Core Ultra 200S processors already out, it’s less clear what Intel will have to bring to the table. The Lunar Lake architecture behind AI PCs has been out since September, and it's unlikely that Team Blue will have a follow-up to that architecture already. However, we are still waiting on a new generation of H-series processors from the company. H-series processors are typically reserved for gaming laptops, and offer substantially better performance than the chips behind your thin and light devices. If AMD does announce new graphics, it’s possible that we might at least get a sneak peak at the AMD Z2 – or whatever the follow-up to the Z1 Extreme will be called. Handheld gaming PCs have blown up over the last year or so, with hits like the Asus ROG Ally X and the Lenovo Legion Go really taking the idea popularized by the Steam Deck and running with it. MSI is heading into the show with the MSI Claw 8 AI already up for preorder, and we can’t imagine it’s the only manufacturer with a handheld to show. After all, we’re still waiting for Alienware to make its Concept UFO from CES 2020 a reality. Given that it’s been 4 years, we wouldn’t be surprised to see it make an appearance. Beyond PC gaming, though, Sony and Samsung both have major press conferences at the show. While it’s exciting to see Sony at the show, it’s likely that the company is going to focus primarily on their non-gaming segments – think TVs, audio, etc. Likewise, I don’t expect Samsung to announce new phones at the show, though with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra being nearly a year old at this point, we could be surprised. Like any year, though, there’s no way to predict everything that will be at the show. There are hundreds of companies showing off what they’ve been cooking up, and there is always something huge that takes everyone by surprise. Luckily, because we’ll be on the ground, we’ll be updating this article with all the cool stuff we see in Las Vegas in January, so be sure to keep this page bookmarked. Jackie Thomas is the Hardware and Buying Guides Editor at IGN and the PC components queen. You can follow her @JackiecobraWhen a sedan collided with an electric bike and attempted to flee the scene, two vigilant drivers quickly intervened to prevent the driver from leaving. The incident took place on a busy street in the heart of the city, drawing the attention of passersby and onlookers, including concerned parents whose child was riding the electric bike.
Brock Purdy will miss Sunday's game for the 49ers with a shoulder injury SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy will miss Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers with a sore throwing shoulder, dealing another blow to the 49ers' playoff hopes. Josh Dubow, The Associated Press Nov 22, 2024 3:28 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, bottom, runs against Seattle Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy will miss Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers with a sore throwing shoulder, dealing another blow to the 49ers' playoff hopes. Purdy injured his right shoulder in last Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks . He underwent an MRI on Monday that showed no structural damage and the team initially thought he could play this week. But when Purdy's shoulder didn't feel right when he made a few warmup throws at practice Thursday, those plans changed. “We thought he just needed some rest and we really weren’t concerned about him not being good this week,” coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday. “But when he started up Thursday, it just surprised him, surprised us how it felt. So we had to shut him down.” Shanahan said the team doesn't believe the injury is a long-term concern but he is uncertain whether Purdy will need to miss any additional time. “The MRI doesn’t look like that, so it should be all right,” Shanahan said. “But the way it responded this week, it’s really up in the air for next week. We’ll have to see on Monday.” The 49ers also will be missing star defensive end Nick Bosa, who is out after leaving last week's game in the second half with injuries to his left hip and oblique. Left tackle Trent Williams is questionable with an ankle injury and will be a game-time decision. San Francisco struggled on defense without Bosa last week and now will go the entire game this week without two of the team's most important players. The Niners (5-5) are currently in a three-way tie for second in the NFC West, a game behind first-place Arizona, and have little margin for error if they want to get back to the playoffs after making it to the Super Bowl last season. “I know it’s disappointing,” Shanahan said. “We knew there was a chance for Nick. I think the guys were a little surprised with Brock yesterday, but we addressed all that today. We’re going to have 48 guys in uniform. I know our guys believe in themselves. I believe in them. We’re missing two good players, definitely. But we got a lot of good players out there. So by no means do we not have a chance to win.” This will be the first time Purdy has missed a start because of an injury since taking over as the 49ers’ quarterback in December 2022. Brandon Allen will start in his place. Purdy has completed 66% of his passes this season for 2,613 yards, 13 TDs, eight interceptions and a 95.9 passer rating that is down significantly from his league-leading mark of 113 in 2023. Allen has been mostly a backup since being drafted by Jacksonville in 2016. Allen last started a game in Week 18 of the 2021 season for Cincinnati and has thrown just three passes the last three seasons — including none since joining San Francisco in 2023. Allen said he preparation hasn't changed this week with the exception of getting to work with the first-team receivers instead of running the scout team. “It’s an opportunity.” he said. “The circumstances are what they are. But I think our team all year long we’ve been kind of dealing with injuries here and there. It’s been a big next-man-up mentality. It’s definitely an opportunity for me to go out and play well and put our guys in a good position to win the game. Obviously, we want Brock back and healthy and all that. But for the time being, it is an opportunity for me.” Joshua Dobbs will be the backup Sunday. San Francisco also will be without starting cornerback Charvarius Ward, who returned to the team this week following the death of his 1-year-old daughter on Oct. 28 but needs more time to get back up to speed. Punt returner Jacob Cowing (concussion), linebacker Tatum Bethune (knee) and defensive lineman Kevin Givens (groin) are also out. The Packers will also be without two key defensive players with cornerback Jaire Alexander ruled out after leaving last week's game with a knee injury and linebacker Edgerrin Cooper out with an injured hamstring. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Josh Dubow, The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? 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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy will miss Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers with a sore throwing shoulder, dealing another blow to the 49ers' playoff hopes. Purdy injured his right shoulder in last Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks . He underwent an MRI on Monday that showed no structural damage and the team initially thought he could play this week. But when Purdy's shoulder didn't feel right when he made a few warmup throws at practice Thursday, those plans changed. “We thought he just needed some rest and we really weren’t concerned about him not being good this week,” coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday. “But when he started up Thursday, it just surprised him, surprised us how it felt. So we had to shut him down.” Shanahan said the team doesn't believe the injury is a long-term concern but he is uncertain whether Purdy will need to miss any additional time. “The MRI doesn’t look like that, so it should be all right,” Shanahan said. “But the way it responded this week, it’s really up in the air for next week. We’ll have to see on Monday.” The 49ers also will be missing star defensive end Nick Bosa, who is out after leaving last week's game in the second half with injuries to his left hip and oblique. Left tackle Trent Williams is questionable with an ankle injury and will be a game-time decision. San Francisco struggled on defense without Bosa last week and now will go the entire game this week without two of the team's most important players. The Niners (5-5) are currently in a three-way tie for second in the NFC West, a game behind first-place Arizona, and have little margin for error if they want to get back to the playoffs after making it to the Super Bowl last season. “I know it’s disappointing,” Shanahan said. “We knew there was a chance for Nick. I think the guys were a little surprised with Brock yesterday, but we addressed all that today. We’re going to have 48 guys in uniform. I know our guys believe in themselves. I believe in them. We’re missing two good players, definitely. But we got a lot of good players out there. So by no means do we not have a chance to win.” This will be the first time Purdy has missed a start because of an injury since taking over as the 49ers’ quarterback in December 2022. Brandon Allen will start in his place. Purdy has completed 66% of his passes this season for 2,613 yards, 13 TDs, eight interceptions and a 95.9 passer rating that is down significantly from his league-leading mark of 113 in 2023. Allen has been mostly a backup since being drafted by Jacksonville in 2016. Allen last started a game in Week 18 of the 2021 season for Cincinnati and has thrown just three passes the last three seasons — including none since joining San Francisco in 2023. Allen said he preparation hasn't changed this week with the exception of getting to work with the first-team receivers instead of running the scout team. “It’s an opportunity.” he said. “The circumstances are what they are. But I think our team all year long we’ve been kind of dealing with injuries here and there. It’s been a big next-man-up mentality. It’s definitely an opportunity for me to go out and play well and put our guys in a good position to win the game. Obviously, we want Brock back and healthy and all that. But for the time being, it is an opportunity for me.” Joshua Dobbs will be the backup Sunday. San Francisco also will be without starting cornerback Charvarius Ward, who returned to the team this week following the death of his 1-year-old daughter on Oct. 28 but needs more time to get back up to speed. Punt returner Jacob Cowing (concussion), linebacker Tatum Bethune (knee) and defensive lineman Kevin Givens (groin) are also out. The Packers will also be without two key defensive players with cornerback Jaire Alexander ruled out after leaving last week's game with a knee injury and linebacker Edgerrin Cooper out with an injured hamstring. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Josh Dubow, The Associated PressKingsview Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. ( NYSE:AJG – Free Report ) in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund bought 863 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $243,000. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Tidal Investments LLC boosted its stake in shares of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. by 132.1% in the 1st quarter. Tidal Investments LLC now owns 7,189 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,798,000 after purchasing an additional 4,092 shares in the last quarter. Swedbank AB acquired a new position in Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. in the first quarter valued at about $3,297,000. Cetera Investment Advisers grew its stake in Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. by 165.9% during the first quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers now owns 54,449 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $13,615,000 after buying an additional 33,972 shares during the last quarter. Cetera Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. by 113.9% in the first quarter. Cetera Advisors LLC now owns 13,926 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $3,482,000 after acquiring an additional 7,415 shares during the last quarter. Finally, First Hawaiian Bank boosted its holdings in shares of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. by 10.3% in the 2nd quarter. First Hawaiian Bank now owns 20,481 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $5,311,000 after acquiring an additional 1,907 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 85.53% of the company’s stock. Insider Buying and Selling at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. In other news, President Michael Robert Pesch sold 7,100 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, September 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $296.20, for a total value of $2,103,020.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the president now owns 33,267 shares in the company, valued at $9,853,685.40. This represents a 17.59 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website . Also, VP Christopher E. Mead sold 2,800 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, October 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $287.00, for a total transaction of $803,600.00. Following the sale, the vice president now owns 14,674 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,211,438. The trade was a 16.02 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 23,900 shares of company stock valued at $6,892,280. Company insiders own 1.60% of the company’s stock. Analyst Ratings Changes Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Trading Down 1.0 % NYSE:AJG opened at $312.09 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $68.47 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 59.45, a PEG ratio of 2.68 and a beta of 0.72. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has a 1-year low of $218.63 and a 1-year high of $316.72. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $290.89 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $278.98. The company has a current ratio of 1.06, a quick ratio of 1.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. ( NYSE:AJG – Get Free Report ) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 24th. The financial services provider reported $2.26 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $2.26. The business had revenue of $2.77 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.78 billion. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. had a net margin of 10.40% and a return on equity of 19.12%. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s quarterly revenue was up 12.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.00 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. will post 10.12 earnings per share for the current year. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Dividend Announcement The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 20th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 6th will be issued a dividend of $0.60 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 6th. This represents a $2.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.77%. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s dividend payout ratio is presently 45.71%. About Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. ( Free Report ) Arthur J. Gallagher & Co, together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance and reinsurance brokerage, consulting, and third-party property/casualty claims settlement and administration services to entities and individuals worldwide. It operates in Brokerage and Risk Management segments. The Brokerage segment offers retail and wholesale insurance and reinsurance brokerage services; assists retail brokers and other non-affiliated brokers in the placement of specialized and hard-to-place insurance; and acts as a brokerage wholesaler, managing general agent, and managing general underwriter for distributing specialized insurance coverages to underwriting enterprises. Recommended Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding AJG? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. ( NYSE:AJG – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
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Intech Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in McGrath RentCorp ( NASDAQ:MGRC – Free Report ) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 7,566 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $797,000. Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Swedbank AB grew its position in McGrath RentCorp by 66.7% in the second quarter. Swedbank AB now owns 200,000 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $21,310,000 after buying an additional 80,000 shares during the last quarter. Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. raised its position in shares of McGrath RentCorp by 26.0% during the second quarter. Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. now owns 486,190 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $51,803,000 after purchasing an additional 100,210 shares during the period. Quest Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of McGrath RentCorp during the second quarter valued at $1,064,000. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co boosted its position in shares of McGrath RentCorp by 138.9% in the 1st quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co now owns 9,266 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,144,000 after purchasing an additional 5,388 shares during the period. Finally, Alpine Associates Management Inc. increased its stake in McGrath RentCorp by 9.8% in the 2nd quarter. Alpine Associates Management Inc. now owns 710,853 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $75,741,000 after purchasing an additional 63,366 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.05% of the company’s stock. McGrath RentCorp Stock Up 0.5 % Shares of McGrath RentCorp stock opened at $121.85 on Friday. McGrath RentCorp has a 12 month low of $95.50 and a 12 month high of $130.86. The stock has a market cap of $2.99 billion, a PE ratio of 13.32, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.70 and a beta of 0.74. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $113.07 and a 200-day simple moving average of $108.80. McGrath RentCorp Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 31st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, October 17th were paid a $0.475 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, October 17th. This represents a $1.90 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.56%. McGrath RentCorp’s dividend payout ratio is presently 20.77%. Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of analysts have commented on MGRC shares. Oppenheimer upped their price objective on shares of McGrath RentCorp from $124.00 to $139.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, November 22nd. StockNews.com upgraded shares of McGrath RentCorp from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 22nd. Read Our Latest Research Report on MGRC Insider Buying and Selling at McGrath RentCorp In other McGrath RentCorp news, VP David M. Whitney sold 5,176 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, October 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $117.00, for a total value of $605,592.00. Following the transaction, the vice president now owns 205 shares in the company, valued at $23,985. The trade was a 96.19 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website . Also, CEO Joseph F. Hanna sold 15,840 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.88, for a total value of $1,898,899.20. Following the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 155,409 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $18,630,430.92. This trade represents a 9.25 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . In the last quarter, insiders have sold 47,016 shares of company stock worth $5,493,411. 1.60% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders. McGrath RentCorp Profile ( Free Report ) McGrath RentCorp operates as a business to business rental company in the United States and internationally. It rents and sells relocatable modular buildings, portable storage containers, and electronic test equipment. The company operates through four segments: Mobile Modular, Portable Storage, TRS-RenTelco, and Enviroplex. 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