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Pittsburgh Steelers likely to play in Ireland game in 2025Some quotations from Jimmy Carter . We have a tendency to exalt ourselves and to dwell on the weaknesses and mistakes of others. I have come to realize that in every person there is something fine and pure and noble, along with a desire for self-fulfillment. Political and religious leaders must attempt to provide a society within which these human attributes can be nurtured and enhanced. — from 1975 book “Why Not the Best?” Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.The United States Space Force (USSF) was established just a short, five years ago on December 20th, 2019. Since that day, the youngest branch of the US armed forces has been steadily growing and developing as a fully independent arm of the American military. As a split off from the US Air Force, the Space Force has almost 10,000 men and women in uniform today. Known as Guardians, they steadfastly defend America’s interests in the domain of space and expand the limits of what is possible to safeguard national defense through space power. 6 Creation of the Space Force Where it all started When the US Space Force was created, it marked a transformative shift in the United States’ approach to space as a distinct domain of warfare. The establishment of the USSF aimed to unify and streamline space operations through a dedicated organization. From its inception, the Space Force was tasked with creating a unified command to manage and protect space assets while ensuring readiness to respond to emerging threats. Transforming departments of the US Air Force laid the foundation for the Space Force’s organizational structure. Building off an established pool of skills and resources enabled them to operate autonomously and integrate with existing military branches easily from the outset. The creation of the Space Force recognized space as a strategic frontier with unique operational and strategic specialization, focusing on resources and personnel to address the unique challenges it presents. 5 First Space Operations Squadron activation Taking action to secure the final frontier The First Space Operations Squadron is a component of Delta 9, headquartered at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. The squadron was first activated October 5th, 1987, and officially integrated on June 19, 2020. In comments to Defense.gov , Gen B. Chance Saltzman reflected on half a decade of accomplishments: "On average, we have tripled in size every year for the last five years in personnel, an astounding growth rate for any government organization. We have reimagined operations, redefined policies [and] reworked processes from the ground up to forge a service purpose-built for great power competition. All of this in just five years." Space Force squadrons manage vital national defense assets like communication satellites, navigation satellites, and space reconnaissance platforms. Their role is imperative to many layers of American defense and infrastructure. 4 Launching the GPS III satellites Renewed power for a legacy of excellence The USSF took over responsibility for the Global Positioning System (GPS) when they separated from the USAF and continued the program to launch the GPS 3 modernization project with Lockheed Martin . Just a few days ago, on December 16th , the Space Force and Lockheed Martin successfully launched the seventh satellite in the new GPS 3 network. With the first launches in 2020, the third-generation Global Positioning System (GPS) is more robust, accurate, and resilient than the satellites that came before them. Integrating state-of-the-art technologies into the legacy GPS system has enabled the Space Force to achieve new levels of operational readiness for the Department of Defense (DOD): “GPS III vehicles provide three times greater accuracy and eight times greater anti-jamming capability over existing satellites in the constellation. To better address mission needs and emerging threats, Lockheed Martin intentionally created GPS III with a modular design, allowing new technology and capabilities to be added in the future.” The constellation of GPS satellites that circle the globe provides an essential navigation service for more than just the military. Commercial aircraft, ships, smartphones, and countless other devices rely on GPS to get from point “A” to point “B.” GPS is a household name because billions of people use it every day. Thanks to the Guardians of the US Space Force, we can count on it to always be there when we need it. 3 Space Domain Awarenesss Building the complete picture The Space Force has made it a primary mission to integrate a comprehensive network of observation, surveillance, and tracking systems into a complete network under the banner of Space Domain Awareness . This program covers an umbrella of over 60 ground and space-based systems. Some of the functions of this network include tracking debris and satellites in orbit and identifying hostile actions such as anti-satellite weapon tests and cyber intrusions targeting space systems. The newly centralized command of all these systems provides a consolidated and streamlined organization capable of providing real-time data about the orbital environment. This network can also accumulate historical data for analysis, enhancing its ability to anticipate and respond to threats. 2 Integration of Space Force with joint operations One team, one fight As a new service branch, forging a position in the combined strategy of the armed forces is not a simple task. Seamless integration with other military branches is essential for the Space Force to execute coordinated defense strategies effectively. Embedding space operations within joint missions ensures that space capabilities are leveraged across all domains of warfare. Integration entails collaboration on joint exercises, intelligence sharing, and the development of interoperable tactics and technologies. The Space Force ensures its assets are fully utilized to support ground, air, maritime, and cyber operations. This holistic approach not only maximizes the utility of space-based resources but also reinforces the strategic importance of space in achieving military objectives. The US Space Force protects its spacecraft from adversaries. 1 Key milestones Creation of the Space Force (December 20, 2019) First Space Operations Squadron Activation (June 18, 2020) Launch of the GPS III Satellites (2020-2024) Space Domain Awareness Initiatives (2019-2024) Integration of Space Force with Joint Operations (2019-2024) A quick review of the US Space Force's Boeing-built X-37B spacecraft
Sriharikota, (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 29 (PTI) The countdown for ISRO's Space Docking Experiment onboard a PSLV rocket on Monday that would be a key milestone in India's space programme, commenced on Sunday evening, the space agency said. A cost-effective technology demonstrator mission for in-space docking, it would make India join an elite list featuring China, Russia and the US. Also Read | Navi Mumbai International Airport To Be World-Class 'Gateway to Goodness', Says Adani Airports Director Jeet Adani. ISRO has scheduled the lift-off of the PSLV-C60 rocket, at 9.58 pm from the first launch pad at this spaceport here on December 30 and it would carry SpaDeX with two spacecraft as the primary payloads along with 24 secondary payloads. "PSLV-C60/SpaDeX Mission Launch countdown commenced at 9 pm" on Sunday, an ISRO official told PTI. Also Read | Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Prayagraj Police Prepare Extensive Infrastructure for Maha Kumbh Safety. The in-space docking technology would be essential for taking up India's ambitions in space including sending human to the Moon, bringing samples from there, and also building and operating India's own space station- Bharatiya Antariksh Station. The docking technology would also be utilised when multiple rocket launches are planned to achieve common mission objectives. ISRO said the two spacecraft in the PSLV rocket-- Spacecraft A (SDX01) and Spacecraft B (SDX02) would be placed in an orbit that would keep them 5 km apart from each other. Later, scientists at ISRO headquarters would try to bring them closer up to 3 metre which would subsequently lead them for merging together at an altitude of about 470km above Earth. The process is expected to take place about 10-14 days after the scheduled lift-off on Monday, ISRO officials said. In the SpaDeX mission, Spacecraft A carries a High Resolution Camera, while Spacecraft B has Miniature Multispectral Payload and a Radiation Monitor Payload. These payloads would provide high resolution images, natural resource monitoring, vegetation studies among others. Apart from this significant mission, scientists would also conduct the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-4 (POEM-4) in which 24 payloads--14 from ISRO and 10 from industry and academia, would be placed in the desired orbits one after the other over a 90 minute period after the lift-off. The life of the payloads in the fourth stage would be about three to four months. The vehicle for the PSLV-C60 mission used here would be the 18th Core-Alone variant. This would be ISRO's last mission in 2024 and the PSLV-C60 is the first vehicle to be integrated upto the fourth stage at the PSLV Integration Facility that has been established here. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)None
Some quotations from Jimmy Carter . We have a tendency to exalt ourselves and to dwell on the weaknesses and mistakes of others. I have come to realize that in every person there is something fine and pure and noble, along with a desire for self-fulfillment. Political and religious leaders must attempt to provide a society within which these human attributes can be nurtured and enhanced. — from 1975 book “Why Not the Best?” Our government can express the highest common ideals of human beings — if we demand of government true standards of excellence. At this Bicentennial time of introspection and concern, we must demand such standards. — “Why Not the Best?” I am a Southerner and an American, I am a farmer, an engineer, a father and husband, a Christian, a politician and former governor, a planner, a businessman, a nuclear physicist, a naval officer, a canoeist, and among other things a lover of Bob Dylan’s songs and Dylan Thomas’s poetry. — “Why Not the Best?” Christ said, “I tell you that anyone who looks on a woman with lust has in his heart already committed adultery.” I’ve looked on a lot of women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times. This is something that God recognizes I will do — and I have done it — and God forgives me for it. But that doesn’t mean that I condemn someone who not only looks on a woman with lust but who leaves his wife and shacks up with somebody out of wedlock. — Interview, November 1976 Playboy. This inauguration ceremony marks a new beginning, a new dedication within our Government, and a new spirit among us all. A President may sense and proclaim that new spirit, but only a people can provide it. — Inaugural address, January 1977. It’s clear that the true problems of our nation are much deeper — deeper than gasoline lines or energy shortages, deeper even than inflation and recession. ... All the legislation in the world can’t fix what’s wrong with America. ... It is a crisis of confidence. — So-called “malaise” speech, July 1979. But we know that democracy is always an unfinished creation. Each generation must renew its foundations. Each generation must rediscover the meaning of this hallowed vision in the light of its own modern challenges. For this generation, ours, life is nuclear survival; liberty is human rights; the pursuit of happiness is a planet whose resources are devoted to the physical and spiritual nourishment of its inhabitants. — Farewell Address, January 1981. We appreciate the past. We are grateful for the present and we’re looking forward to the future with great anticipation and commitment. — October 1986, at the dedication of the Carter Presidential Library and Museum. War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always an evil, never a good. We will not learn to live together in peace by killing each other’s children. — December 2002, Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech. Fundamentalists have become increasingly influential in both religion and government, and have managed to change the nuances and subtleties of historic debate into black-and-white rigidities and the personal derogation of those who dare to disagree. ... The influence of these various trends poses a threat to many of our nation’s historic customs and moral commitments, both in government and in houses of worship. — From 2005 book “Our Endangered Values.” I think that this breakthrough by Barack Obama has been remarkable. When he made his speech (on race) a few months ago in Philadelphia, I wept. I sat in front of the television and cried, because I saw that as the most enlightening and transforming analysis of racism and a potential end of it that I ever saw in my life. — August 2008, commenting on then-Sen. Barack Obama’s candidacy. I think it’s based on racism. There is an inherent feeling among many in this country that an African-American should not be president. ... No matter who he is or how much we disagree with his policies, the president should be treated with respect. — September 2009, reacting to Rep. Joe Wilson’s shout of “You lie!” during a speech to Congress by President Barack Obama. I’m still determined to outlive the last guinea worm. — 2010, on The Carter Center’s work to eradicate guinea worm disease. You know how much I raised to run against Gerald Ford? Zero. You know how much I raised to run against Ronald Reagan? Zero. You know how much will be raised this year by all presidential, Senate and House campaigns? $6 billion. That’s 6,000 millions. — September 2012, reacting to the 2010 “Citizens United” U.S. Supreme Court decision permitting unlimited third-party political spending. I have become convinced that the most serious and unaddressed worldwide challenge is the deprivation and abuse of women and girls, largely caused by a false interpretation of carefully selected religious texts and a growing tolerance of violence and warfare, unfortunately following the example set during my lifetime by the United States. — From 2014 book “A Call to Action.” I don’t think there’s any doubt now that the NSA or other agencies monitor or record almost every telephone call made in the United States, including cellphones, and I presume email as well. We’ve gone a long way down the road of violating Americans’ basic civil rights, as far as privacy is concerned. — March 2014, commenting on U.S. intelligence monitoring after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks We accept self-congratulations about the wonderful 50th anniversary - which is wonderful - but we feel like Lyndon Johnson did it and we don’t have to do anything anymore. — April 2014, commenting on racial inequality during a celebration of the Civil Rights Act’s 40th anniversary. I had a very challenging question at Emory (University) the other night: “How would you describe the United States of America today in one word?” And I didn’t know what to say for a few moments, but I finally said, “Searching.” I think the country in which we live is still searching for what it ought to be, and what it can be, and I’m not sure we’re making much progress right at this moment. — October 2014 during a celebration of his 90th birthday. The life we have now is the best of all. We have an expanding and harmonious family, a rich life in our church and the Plains community, and a diversity of projects at The Carter Center that is adventurous and exciting. Rosalynn and I have visited more than 145 countries, and both of us are as active as we have ever been. We are blessed with good health and look to the future with eagerness and confidence, but are prepared for inevitable adversity when it comes. — From 2015 book, “A Full Life.”Notable quotes by Jimmy Carter
WASHINGTON — Working-class voters helped Republicans make steady election gains this year and expanded a coalition that increasingly includes rank-and-file union members, a political shift spotlighting one of President-elect Donald Trump’s latest Cabinet picks: a GOP congresswoman, who has drawn labor support, to be his labor secretary. Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer narrowly lost her bid for a second term this month, despite strong backing from union members, a key part of the Democratic base but gravitating in the Trump era toward a Republican Party traditionally allied with business interests. “Lori’s strong support from both the Business and Labor communities will ensure that the Labor Department can unite Americans of all backgrounds behind our Agenda for unprecedented National Success - Making America Richer, Wealthier, Stronger and more Prosperous than ever before!” Trump said in a statement announcing his choice Friday night. For decades, labor unions have sided with Democrats and been greeted largely with hostility by Republicans. But with Trump's populist appeal, his working-class base saw a decent share of union rank-and-file voting for Republicans this year, even as major unions, including the AFL-CIO and the United Auto Workers, endorsed Democrat Kamala Harris in the White House race. Trump sat down with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters union leadership and members this year, and when he emerged from that meeting, he boasted that a significant chunk of union voters were backing him. Of a possible Teamsters endorsement, he said, “Stranger things have happened.” Get the latest breaking news as it happens. By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy . The Teamsters ultimately declined to endorse either Trump, the former president, or Harris, the vice president, though leader Sean O’Brien had a prominent speaking slot at the Republican National Convention. Kara Deniz, a Teamsters spokesperson, told the Associated Press that O’Brien met with more than a dozen House Republicans this past week to lobby on behalf of Chavez-DeRemer. “Chavez-DeRemer would be an excellent choice for labor secretary and has his backing,” Deniz said. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., accompanied by Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., left, and House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., right, speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 25, 2023. Credit: AP/Andrew Harnik The work of the Labor Department affects workers’ wages, health and safety, ability to unionize, and employers' rights to fire employers, among other responsibilities. On Election Day, Trump deepened his support among voters without a college degree after running just slightly ahead of Democrat Joe Biden with noncollege voters in 2020. Trump made modest gains, earning a clear majority of this group, while only about 4 in 10 supported Harris, according to AP VoteCast, a sweeping survey of more than 120,000 voters nationwide. Roughly 18% of voters in this year's election were from union households, with Harris winning a majority of the group. But Trump's performance among union members kept him competitive and helped him win key states such as Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin. Chavez-DeRemer was one of few House Republicans to endorse the “Protecting the Right to Organize” or PRO Act, which would allow more workers to conduct organizing campaigns and add penalties for companies that violate workers’ rights. The measure would weaken “right-to-work” laws that allow employees in more than half the states to avoid participating in or paying dues to unions that represent workers at their places of employment. Sean O'Brien, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, speaks during the Republican National Convention, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee. Credit: AP/Julia Nikhinson Trump's first term saw firmly pro-business policies from his appointees across government, including those on the National Labor Relations Board. Trump, a real estate developer and businessman before winning the presidency, generally has backed policies that would make it harder for workers to unionize. During his recent campaign, Trump criticized union bosses, and at one point suggested that UAW members should not pay their dues. His first administration did expand overtime eligibility rules, but not nearly as much as Democrats wanted, and a Trump-appointed judge has since struck down the Biden administration’s more generous overtime rules. He has stacked his incoming administration with officials who worked on the Heritage Foundation’s “Project 2025” blueprint, which includes a sharp swing away from Biden’s pro-union policies. “Chavez-DeRemer’s record suggests she understands the value of policies that strengthen workers’ rights and economic security,” said Rebecca Dixon, president and CEO of National Employment Law Project, which is backed my many of the country’s major labor unions. “But the Trump administration’s agenda is fundamentally at odds with these principles, threatening to roll back workplace protections, undermine collective bargaining, and prioritize corporate profits over the needs of working people. This is where her true commitment to workers will be tested.” Other union leaders also issued praise, but also sounded a note of caution. “Educators and working families across the nation will be watching ... as she moves through the confirmation process,” the president of the National Education Association, Becky Pringle, said in a statement, “and hope to hear a pledge from her to continue to stand up for workers and students as her record suggests, not blind loyalty to the Project 2025 agenda.” AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler welcomed the choice while taking care to note Trump's history of opposing polices that support unions. "It remains to be seen what she will be permitted to do as secretary of labor in an administration with a dramatically anti-worker agenda,” Shuler said.PARIS (Reuters) -Leaders Paris St Germain beat Toulouse 3-0 in Ligue 1 on Friday as the Parisians remained unbeaten in their domestic campaign following goals by Joao Neves, Lucas Beraldo and Vitinha. Neves put the hosts in front in the 35th minute with a volley from the edge of the area, before Beraldo doubled the lead with first touch late in the second half and substitute Vitinha sealed the win in stoppage time. PSG top the French top flight with 32 points, six ahead of second-placed AS Monaco who beat Brest 3-2 earlier on Friday. With their fifth consecutive win, PSG are one of the three teams among the European top five leagues that remain undefeated this season alongside Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich and Juventus, currently sixth in Serie A. PSG, who travel to Bayern in the Champions League on Tuesday, started off cautiously against Toulouse, who handed the Parisians their only defeat in their previous 40 Ligue 1 games. League's top scorer Bradley Barcola was denied a good opportunity by Toulouse goalkeeper Guillaume Restes, an attempt that came one minute before Neves opened the scoring, netting a neat weighted pass from Achraf Hakimi low inside the left post. Hakimi had a chance of his own from a distance as PSG continued to dominate the possession after the restart, but Restes parried his shot above the bar. Warren Zaire-Emery then thought he doubled the lead for the hosts in the 54th minute, a goal that was ruled out for offside after a lengthy VAR review. Toulouse struggled to capitalise on the few chances that came their way, with substitute Shavy Babicka firing over the bar from close range minutes after entering the pitch. Beraldo, however, added a second in the 84th minute, scoring from around the penalty spot for his first goal of the season after he landed a rebound, before Vitinha netted a precise cross from fellow substitute Randal Kolo Muani to seal the points. Following their 1-0 win over Lens on Nov. 2, PSG have now kept two consecutive clean sheets at home in Ligue 1 for the first time in a year. They next host Nantes on Nov. 30. Toulouse, who are 10th on 15 points, welcome Auxerre on Dec. 1. (Reporting by Anita Kobylinska in Gdansk, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
The Bryan girls basketball team found plenty of success this season through its numerous zone defenses they throw at teams. The Lady Vikings went with a 1-2-2 defensive approach in the first half against Fulshear on Tuesday, which gave them fits. The Lady Vikings then switched up their defensive scheme, which Fulshear took advantage of. The zone switch-up and lack of consistent offense ended up hampering the Lady Vikings in a 49-44 loss to the Lady Chargers at Viking Gym. To combat Fulshear’s best 3-point shooting assets, the Lady Vikings switched to a triangle and two defense. Before they could go back to the 1-2-2, the damage was done and Fulshear found enough rhythm from beyond the arc to carry them to victory. Fulshear connected on five 3-pointers in the third quarter that helped elevate a 17-1 scoring run that spilled over into the fourth quarter. “We just weren’t contesting the three in the third quarter and that was when they went on their one run,” Bryan head coach Treasure Jackson said. Bryan (9-5) held a 36-29 lead in the early stages of the third quarter until the Lady Chargers would cut into it, beginning with freshman guard Amariah Cunningham’s 3-pointer. Sophomore guard Pfeiffer Greene presented an encore on the next possession to trim Bryan’s lead to 36-35 and force a Jackson timeout. The two combined for 32 points and five of the team’s eight made shots from beyond the arc. The run didn’t stop as Cunningham cashed another 3-pointer to take its first lead right before the end of the third quarter. On the other end of the court, Bryan went on a serious drought, going over eight minutes without a field goal until junior guard Avery Archer drilled a 3-pointer with three minutes left in the game. “They beat us in the third quarter,” Jackson said ...”We were in a defense that should have been able to contest that three-[point] shot, and we just didn’t get out to do it.” Despite the serious run they conceited, Bryan still had a chance late down 47-44 with 11 seconds left, but a missed 3-pointer and two Fulshear free throws sealed its fate. In the first half, the 1-2-2 Bryan defense created havoc, forcing 10 turnovers and the Lady Chargers shot just eight of 25 from the field (32%). Both offenses got off to slow starts, but Bryan found some consistency although the Lady Vikings felt they could’ve had more. They forced six turnovers in the first quarter but got just three points off of them. Senior forward Kayleigh Murphy was big, with four offensive rebounds and five total in the first. Murphy ended the game with a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. In the first half, Bryan shot 28.6 percent from the field and connected on just three of 14 from beyond the arc. “We had a hard time scoring this game,” Jackson said. “We ran through a couple of our offenses and we just couldn’t get the ball where it needed to go.” At the half, Bryan held on to a 27-19 lead, with the zone defense forcing 10 Fulshear turnovers, almost all of them exclusively on Fulshear’s side of the court. Another driving force for the lead was rebounding, mainly offensive rebounds. The Lady Vikings outrebounded Fulshear on the night, 41-30, including 15 total offensive rebounds, eight of them in the first half. Despite the numerous second chances, Bryan left empty-handed on those possessions more times than not. “They had a couple of big people down low, and we haven’t faced that quite yet, [players] that are as aggressive as their post players, and so being able to finish through that contact and being hit and still being able to finish is something we got to work on,” Jackson said. Archer was one of the driving forces, with 13 rebounds, to go with a team-leading 13 points. She has spent this past week, rattling off personal milestones. The junior has already reached 1,000 career points and grabbed rebound No. 500 on Monday in the team’s 69-49 win over Richmond Foster. The Lady Vikings celebrated both of those milestones on Monday. Bryan is off for Thanksgiving break before hosting Houston Alief Elsik at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 6. Fulshear 49, Bryan 44 Fulshear 12 7 21 9—49 Bryan 14 13 10 7—44 LEADING SCORERS: FULSHEAR— Pfeiffer Greene 19; Amariah Cunningham 13; Kinzie Searcy 8; Sophia Semmler 3; Campbell Hill 3; Chloe Howe 2 BRYAN— Avery Archer 13; Kayleigh Murphy 10; Madison Wells 8; Zamia Turner 7; Alyssa Ferguson 5; Mikayja Marshall, 1MARPAI ANNOUNCES GENERAL UPDATES FOR Q4Nucor Co. ( NYSE:NUE – Get Free Report ) announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, December 11th, RTT News reports. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be paid a dividend of 0.55 per share by the basic materials company on Tuesday, February 11th. This represents a $2.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.88%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 31st. This is an increase from Nucor’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.54. Nucor has raised its dividend by an average of 8.7% per year over the last three years and has increased its dividend every year for the last 52 years. Nucor has a dividend payout ratio of 25.9% meaning its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Equities research analysts expect Nucor to earn $9.62 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $2.20 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 22.9%. Nucor Stock Down 1.1 % NYSE:NUE opened at $117.28 on Friday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $142.17 and its 200 day moving average price is $148.28. The firm has a market capitalization of $27.54 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.33 and a beta of 1.55. The company has a current ratio of 2.59, a quick ratio of 1.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26. Nucor has a 1-year low of $113.94 and a 1-year high of $203.00. Analysts Set New Price Targets NUE has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. UBS Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $156.00 target price (down previously from $171.00) on shares of Nucor in a research report on Thursday, December 12th. Citigroup cut their price objective on Nucor from $240.00 to $160.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, December 19th. The Goldman Sachs Group started coverage on Nucor in a research note on Monday, December 2nd. They issued a “buy” rating and a $190.00 target price on the stock. BMO Capital Markets cut their price target on Nucor from $175.00 to $160.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, September 18th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on Nucor from $170.00 to $166.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, October 23rd. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, five have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $173.75. Get Our Latest Stock Report on NUE Insider Activity at Nucor In other news, EVP Kenneth Rex Query sold 9,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, October 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $146.80, for a total value of $1,321,200.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 98,770 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,499,436. This trade represents a 8.35 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink . Also, CEO Leon J. Topalian sold 11,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $169.11, for a total value of $1,860,210.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 172,136 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $29,109,918.96. This represents a 6.01 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 29,680 shares of company stock valued at $4,773,724. Corporate insiders own 0.46% of the company’s stock. Nucor Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Nucor Corporation engages in manufacture and sale of steel and steel products. It operates in three segments: steel mills, steel products, and raw materials. The Steel Mills segment produces hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanized sheet steel products; plate steel products; wide-flange beams, beam blanks, and H-piling and sheet piling structural steel products; bar steel products, such as blooms, billets, concrete reinforcing and merchant bars, and engineered special bar quality products; and engages in the steel trading and rebar distribution businesses. 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