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Renn fund's president Murray Stahl acquires $3,492 in stockNEW YORK - The New York Giants have begun a new era for the franchise following the benching and release of former sixth-overall pick Daniel Jones. Much like their cross-town rivals, the New York Jets have made changes of their own this week moving forward. General manager Joe Douglas was fired on Tuesday, and the organization is going through its own restructuring from top to bottom. Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images The Jets know that, like the Giants, they will need to figure out a solution at the quarterback position. Could Jones solve their concerns...at least for the 2025 season? Once the former sixth-overall pick clears waivers, Jones will be able to sign with any team around the league. While a contending roster could use his services to be a backup, a team like the Jets could provide Jones with a quality starting quarterback moving forward. With Aaron Rodgers entering what could be his final season with both New York and the NFL, the Jets are going to need to make a decision on exactly what they want to do at the quarterback position. Related: Davante Adams Reveals Bold Take On Jets Bye Week In six seasons with the Giants, Jones has recorded a 24-44-1 record. He was able to win a playoff game during the 2022-23 season, but at the very least, struggled over the last few seasons. The Jets will need to find a starting quarterback going into next season. Jones may not be someone likely to end their playoff-less run, but it would be a perfect fit at least to keep the team somewhat competitive going into a draft year with a much better quarterback class. Related: Davante Boldly Talks 'Regrets' On 'Dice Roll' With JetsCinemas are making a major comeback. Recent box office numbers in North America show several new films with strong attendance numbers. This speaks to a bigger trend: that more and more people are getting out of the house and going to the movie theatre. “We just saw Moana, so we thought, why not experience Moana 2 on the big screen. It’s the holidays for us, so we’re actually visiting from Toronto. We thought it would be a cool thing to do today,” the Nestor family told CityNews Winnipeg. According to late box office numbers, it appears many other families like the Nestors are following suit. In North America, Gladiator 2 grossed over $111 million since premiering on Nov. 22, only to be outdone by Wicked, which grossed over $263 million in the same span. Then, there’s Moana 2, which grossed a whopping $225 million in just its first weekend. “When the content is there, we really see an influx of our guests coming into the movie theatres,” said Ellis Jacob, CEO of Cineplex. “And even when I personally went to see Wicked, I ended up with a bunch of lousy seats because the theatre was sold out. But I was happy to do that and see all of the guests enjoying the movie experience.” This return to the cinemas is a trend that’s been on the upswing for years. After pandemic shutdowns, according to IMDB, the yearly box office numbers were just over $4.4 billion in North America in 2021. That number in 2024 is over $7.6 billion, so far. For Ryan Lawrence and his four-year-old daughter, it’s the entire movie theatre experience that’s getting them back out to the cinema. “The sound, the games, the food, the popcorn smell that you get when you walk in the door. And yeah, she was born right during COVID, so it’s a new experience for her at four years old, and she loves it. My kids all talk about coming to the movie theatres all the time. So, popcorn is the biggest one I think,” said Lawrence.
A biography by a British graphic novelist of Elon Musk is struggling to find an English-language publisher due to feared “legal consequences”. Elon Musk: Investigation into a New Master of the World is the latest graphic novel by Darryl Cunningham, from West Yorkshire. Cunningham, 64, has written and illustrated seven nonfiction books on topics ranging from the 2008 global economic meltdown ( Supercrash ), to Russian leader Vladimir Putin (subtitled The Rise of a Dictator ). His first book, Psychiatric Tales , which drew on his time working on an acute psychiatric ward, was called an “unsettling but rewarding experience” in an Observer review in 2010. Although his previous books have all found publishers in the UK and America, there has been silence on the Elon Musk project, despite the fact that it has already been translated into French and published in France to positive reviews. His French publishers, Delcourt, shopped it around at the Frankfurt book fair last month, and French newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche called it “rich and thought-provoking”. Cunningham said in a post on his Patreon website last week: “Its publication in other countries looks unlikely. I’m told that there was interest from various international publishers at the recent Frankfurt book fair, but there was concern over possible legal consequences.” He told the Observer : “I’m surprised publishers are so seemingly cautious of publishing the Musk book when there are already many books published on Musk and various aspects of his businesses. “Delcourt had lawyers go over every single word and picture to make sure there were no problems. I didn’t use any information that hadn’t been published elsewhere, much of it from the book by Musk’s own mother, Maye. “But it looks like we live in a climate of fear where the worst people have immense power, and because of this there’s a tendency for the individuals, institutions, businesses and the state to run for cover.” Cunningham praised Delcourt, who also put out the French edition of his book on Putin, for “having the courage” to publish the book. It was published in France in May, and Cunningham added that so much has happened since then – including Musk being appointed by incoming US president Donald Trump to jointly head up his new Department of Government Efficiency – that Cunningham is already working on updates for subsequent editions. Sign up to Observed Analysis and opinion on the week's news and culture brought to you by the best Observer writers after newsletter promotion The book is certainly no glowing hagiography. Drawing on various sources, Cunningham tells the life story of Musk, going back to his parents, Errol and Maye, and Musk’s grandfather, who Cunningham says was “a bit of a white supremacist”. He charts the rise of Musk to the “billionaire class” through his various business dealings including acquiring Tesla, SpaceX and Twitter, which he renamed X. Cunningham said: “Knowing what I know about the man, my conclusion is that it’s incredible that such a mediocre figure can amass such wealth, but it was ever thus.” Musk did not respond to a request for comment.It’s almost time for Spotify Wrapped. When can you expect your 2024 recap?
Get ahead of the market by subscribing to Seeking Alpha's Wall Street Week Ahead, a preview of key events scheduled for the coming week. The newsletter keeps you informed of the biggest stories set to make headlines, including upcoming IPOs, investor days, earnings reports, and conference presentations. Investors next week will see a rush of economic indicators ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday in the US on Thursday, including the second estimate of Q3 GDP and durable goods orders for November. Also scheduled is data on new home sales in October and regional economic readings from the Fed’s branches in Chicago, Dallas, and Richmond. In the holiday shortened week, some higher-profile tech names are scheduled to replace their latest quarterly results, including Dell Technologies ( DELL ), CrowdStrike Holdings ( CRWD ), Autodesk ( ADSK ), Zoom Video Communications ( ZM ), and Analog Devices ( ADI ). Earnings spotlight: Monday, November 25 - Agilent Technologies ( A ), Zoom Video Communications ( ZM ), Woodward ( WWD ), Bath & Body Works ( BBWI ), and Semtech ( SMTC ). See the full earnings calendar . Earnings spotlight: Tuesday, November 26 - Analog Devices ( ADI ), Dell Technologies ( DELL ), CrowdStrike Holdings ( CRWD ), Guess? ( GES ), Manchester United ( MANU ), Workday ( WDAY ), and Autodesk ( ADSK ). See the full earnings calendar . Earnings spotlight: Wednesday, November 27 - Patterson Companies ( PDCO ), and Zuora ( ZUO ). See the full earnings calendar . Earnings spotlight: Friday, November 29 - MINISO Group Holding ( MNSO ) and Frontline ( FRO ). See the full earnings calendar . Volatility watch: MicroStrategy ( MSTR ) heads the list of options trading with high implied volatility amid bankruptcy speculation. The most overbought stocks per their 14-day relative strength index include Zion Oil ( OTCQB:ZNOG ), Honest Company ( HNST ), and AppLovin ( APP ). The most oversold stocks per their 14-day Relative Strength Index include Juniper ( JNPR ), Celanese ( CE ), and Regeneron ( REGN ). Short interest is elevated on Immunitybio ( IBRX ) and Enovix ( ENVX ). IPO watch: Youxin Technology (Luke Kromenhoek throws 3 TD passes as Florida St. ends six-game skid vs. Charleston SouthernHearts 1 Celtic 4: Second half blitz sees Celts open up gap at the topFROM A very early age, play is important in the development of the brain. It supports the development of attention, concentration, motor skills, social skills and language. Play also helps children to build their resilience which allows for a more secure view of themselves and the world. Play is a key feature in helping children learn about emotions as well as how to manage them. Despite the research that confirms for us the crucial role of play in child development, in today’s technology-led world, play is unfortunately being regularly swapped out for screens and devices. There are different types of play, these include; physical, social, constructive, fantasy, games with rules. Physical play is important for movement, balance, as well as staying healthy and active. Social play promotes development of social skills such as sharing, taking turns and developing language skills. Constructive play helps children with their cognitive development with use of maths, shapes, distance and sizes as children build, create and explore. Fantasy play promotes use of imagination and is good for communication skills, social and emotional development, perspective taking, as well as an understanding of how the world works. Play or games with rules help children develop socio-emotional skills. This means children learn to negotiate, cooperate, resolve conflicts, win and lose, and learn about fairness and justice. Children today have far greater access to and use of technology and devices than ever before. Children younger than two years old are regularly accessing screens. Screen use in children includes television, tablet, smartphone, desktop or laptop, and gaming devices. This increased use of screens reduces children’s exposure to vital areas of play such as outdoor/physical play, imaginative/pretend play, and in person social interactions. As highlighted previously these areas of play are essential for numerous areas of child development and various skills needed throughout life. READ MORE: Boston-based CEO returns to his native Limerick and former school to honour students With all this said, controlled and limited screen use has a place, and can actually aid in play, particularly with older children. Some apps and games that challenge children in a developmentally appropriate way can promote learning and critical thinking skills in children. Playing some games on devices can help with fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. For children who find in-person socialising a challenging and demanding experience, technology can offer an alternative platform for interaction, where there otherwise may not be any. Bear in mind, socialising via devices should always be carefully monitored by adults to ensure safety. For many parents, the challenge today is to secure and maintain the important and central role that play has in a technology dominated world. We cannot eliminate screens from children’s lives and they do have their role. However, it is vital that screen use is balanced with outdoor play that encourages activity and wellbeing; constructive play which supports cognitive development; in person social play which supports the development of social skills; and imaginative play which promotes creativity and learning about the world. The Primary Care Child and Family Psychology Service in Limerick is delivering an online workshop on The Power of Supporting Your Child’s Cognitive, Emotional and Social Development through Play on Thursday, November 28 from 10am to 11.30am. If you would like to attend contact the psychology assistant on 087-3451489 who will record some of your basic information for registration. Registration closes on Tuesday, November 26 at 11am. Go to www.limerickservices.ie/ parenting-courses for more information. This article was written by Elisha Minihan, Psychology Assistants with the Primary Care Child and Family Psychology Service, St Camillus’ Hospital, Limerick. This service is a member of Parenting Limerick, a network of parenting and family support services across Limerick city and county.
Musk Calls For Ending Electric Vehicle Tax Credit—Which Could Help Tesla(Bloomberg) -- Investors have a challenge in betting on the usual stock market rally that tends to arrive after a presidential election: With the S&P 500 Index on track for one of its best ever starts to a year, history can’t be a guide this time. Most Read from Bloomberg NYC's Underground Steam System May Be Key to a Greener Future NYC Gets Historic Push for 80,000 Homes With $5 Billion Pledge In Kansas City, a First-Ever Stadium Designed for Women’s Sports Takes the Field Trump Promises Could Have Seismic Impact on Washington Economy NYC Mayor Adams Names Jessica Tisch to Lead Police Head Amid Probes Buying US stocks into year-end following a vote is the classic trading playbook. Historically, the S&P 500 has posted a median return of 5% from Election Day in November to the end of the year, according to data compiled by Deutsche Bank AG. Even the riskiest pockets like small-capitalization companies typically catch a bid in the rising tide. But this is hardly a classic election year. The S&P 500 is up 25% in 2024 after leaping 24% in 2023, putting the index on pace for its first back-to-back years of more than 20% gains since the late 1990s. As a result, share prices are high, with the S&P 500 trading at more than 22 times projected 12-month earnings, compared with an average reading of 18 in the last decade. And positioning data shows traders are already heavily invested in equities. Meanwhile, familiar foes from the past few years, rising bond yields and the threat of persistent inflation, loom in the background. All of which has the stock market set up for a potentially quiet holiday season — as opposed to the ragers of election years past. “With valuations elevated and the S&P 500 already near 6,000, the market will creep higher from here,” said Eric Beiley, executive managing director of wealth management at Steward Partners. “But I don’t see a big year-end rally because rising yields will keep investors at bay.” No Hurry The Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates twice since September. But recently, central bankers indicated that they aren’t in a hurry to go further. At the same time, Treasury yields have jumped to multi-month highs after US president-elect Donald Trump’s election victory ignited bets that his economic plans like large import tariffs and mass deportations of low-wage undocumented workers could stoke inflation and hurt growth, possibly reducing the Fed’s scope to cut interest rates. This explains why Wall Street strategists have been dialing back their rate reduction expectations since Trump’s election victory. The six months from November to April are historically the best part of the year for US equities because companies and pension plans tend to increase their stock buying starting on Nov. 1, according to the Stock Trader’s Almanac. However, those year-end rallies typically aren’t as robust when the S&P 500 has already risen at least 20%. In that case, since the 1970s the average return from now to Dec. 31 has been roughly 1%, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Of course, this bull-market rally has gone far beyond these levels, with the S&P 500 up almost 70% since bottoming in October 2022. That will curb gains into late December, according to Savita Subramanian, head of US equity and quantitative strategy at Bank of America Corp. “Sentiment and positioning based on at least five indicators have grown dangerously bullish, leaving less room for positive surprises,” she wrote in a note to clients on Nov. 15. Heavy Hedging Already, some of the riskiest parts of the market are showing signs of weakness. Small-cap stocks, for instance, have erased most of their post-election rally as concern grows about the Fed’s rate path. And uncertainty over higher borrowing costs is prompting investors to hedge against sharp declines. Demand for far out-of-the-money put options on the S&P 500, technology-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index and small-cap Russell 2000 Index has risen to levels last seen during the heavy volatility ahead of the election, according to Kevin Brocks of 22V Research. That said, the rally isn’t necessarily in jeopardy simply because there’s growing speculation that the market has run too far. Valuations and investor sentiment can stay frothy for weeks — even months — before stocks suffer a significant drop, said Max Kettner, chief multi-asset strategist at HSBC Bank Plc, adding that there are “very few reasons to suggest a year-end rally has already been front-loaded.” Indeed, investors keep funneling money into stocks: They put $16.4 billion into US equities in the week through Nov. 20, marking the seventh consecutive weekly inflow, according to a Bank of America note citing EPFR Global data. The optimism isn’t entirely surprising. Looking at history, the S&P 500’s advance over the past two years isn’t even half of the 143% average gain in the 16 prior bull runs since 1945, according to Birinyi Associates. What investors most want to see when judging the rally’s strength is the gains broadening beyond the megacap tech that have been powering indexes higher on enthusiasm for artificial intelligence. It’s starting to happen, as the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index is outperforming the regular market-cap weighted version of the benchmark since Election Day, with financials, energy and consumer discretionary shares leading the way. In the end, however, it may be the bond market that sends the loudest signal for stock prices. If Treasury yields stay high and the Fed stands pat, there are serious risks to betting on significant further gains in equities. “A broadening rally is crucial but the one thing standing in the way of a strong advance for stocks the rest of the year is the bond market,” said Jamie Cox, managing partner at Harris Financial Group. “That may ultimately put a lid on a hefty year-end rally.” --With assistance from Natalia Kniazhevich. 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MIAMI — Traffic citations issued to Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill after a September altercation with police have been dismissed after the charging officers didn't attend a court hearing. Hill's tickets for careless driving and failing to wear a seat belt were dismissed after the Miami-Dade Police officers failed to show up for a Monday hearing. The tickets were issued after Hill was stopped outside Hard Rock Stadium for allegedly speeding before the Dolphins' season opener on Sept. 8. The stop escalated and an officer pulled Hill from the car, forced him to the ground and handcuffed him. Hill said in a Tuesday post on the social platform X , "Where all the internet cops now". The Miami-Dade Police Department said it would have a statement later Tuesday. Police body camera video from the September stop showed Hill appeared to speed past two motorcycle officers who were monitoring traffic on a road outside the stadium. They pulled over his McLaren sports car and one tapped on his window. Hill, 30, handed the officer his driver's license, but told the officer repeatedly, "Don't knock on my window like that." He then put his window back up. Their verbal exchange escalated and the officers soon pulled him from the car, forcing Hill face-first to the ground. The officers cursed at Hill but he did not resist their physical force or strike at them in the video. He did tell one officer, "Don't tell me what to do." Hill was eventually stood up, but then an officer dragged him into a sitting position on the curb after he said a knee injury made that difficult. After about 30 minutes, Hill was issued citations and allowed to enter the stadium. One officer was placed on administrative duty and an internal affairs investigation was launched. No results have been released.
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