White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaignCHENNAI : Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday issued orders to provide food free off cost in all Amma Canteens in the city due to Cyclone Fengal. The landfall of Cyclone Fengal, which is expected to happen on Saturday (November 30) evening, may get delayed to December 1, said weather blogger Pradeep John. Earlier in the day, CM Stalin took stock of the situation at the emergency control center and advised officials to engage in intense relief works. Talking to media persons after reviewing the situation at the emergency control centre, Stalin said that the state government is continuously engaged.Kingsview Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of NiSource Inc. ( NYSE:NI – Free Report ) during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 9,387 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $325,000. Several other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of NI. Cerity Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of NiSource by 20.7% during the third quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 119,180 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $4,130,000 after acquiring an additional 20,444 shares during the period. Citigroup Inc. raised its stake in NiSource by 17.8% during the 3rd quarter. Citigroup Inc. now owns 421,036 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $14,589,000 after purchasing an additional 63,563 shares during the period. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of NiSource by 0.5% in the third quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 3,914,196 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $135,627,000 after purchasing an additional 19,008 shares in the last quarter. BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT Holding S.A. acquired a new stake in shares of NiSource in the third quarter worth $32,162,000. Finally, Moran Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of NiSource during the third quarter valued at $3,068,000. 91.64% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. NiSource Trading Down 0.3 % NiSource stock opened at $38.13 on Friday. NiSource Inc. has a one year low of $24.80 and a one year high of $38.56. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $35.37 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $32.16. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.17, a current ratio of 0.46 and a quick ratio of 0.35. The company has a market capitalization of $17.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.11, a PEG ratio of 3.18 and a beta of 0.51. Analysts Set New Price Targets Several research firms have weighed in on NI. Bank of America started coverage on NiSource in a research note on Thursday, September 12th. They set a “buy” rating and a $37.00 target price on the stock. Barclays boosted their price objective on shares of NiSource from $35.00 to $38.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, October 21st. BMO Capital Markets lifted their target price on shares of NiSource from $34.00 to $36.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, September 12th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on shares of NiSource from $35.00 to $38.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 16th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on NiSource from $36.00 to $38.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 23rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and eight have issued a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $37.50. Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on NiSource NiSource Company Profile ( Free Report ) NiSource Inc, an energy holding company, operates as a regulated natural gas and electric utility company in the United States. It operates in two segments, Gas Distribution Operations and Electric Operations. The company distributes natural gas to approximately 3.3 million customers through approximately 55,000 miles of distribution main pipeline and the associated individual customer service lines; and 1,000 miles of transmission main pipeline in northern Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, and Maryland. Featured Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding NI? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for NiSource Inc. ( NYSE:NI – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for NiSource Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for NiSource and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
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The 25-year-old Sweden international took his goal tally for the season to 12 in the 3-0 Boxing Day win over Aston Villa at St James’ Park, 10 of them in his last 10 Premier League games, after a challenging start to the new campaign. Isak managed 25 goals in a black and white shirt last season to further justify the club record £63million the club paid to bring him to Tyneside from Real Sociedad during the summer of 2022, but as delighted as he is with his big-money signing, head coach Howe is confident there is even more to come. Murph 🔗 Alex Isak Different game. Same link up. 💪 pic.twitter.com/OMhZf7dtKZ — Newcastle United (@NUFC) December 27, 2024 Asked where the former AIK Solna frontman currently ranks in world football, he said: “My biggest thing with Alex is I am evaluating his game on a daily and weekly basis and I just want to try to push him for more. “Everyone else can say where he is in the pecking order of world football. His game is in a good place at the moment. “My job is to not sit back and appreciate that, my job is to try and find areas he can improve, push him towards that and never stop pushing him. He has all the ingredients in there. Football never stops evolving and changing and he has to evolve with it. “There is a lot more to come from him. Our job is to help him deliver that. “Of course the main responsibility is for Alex to keep his focus, ignore the plaudits and keep helping the team, not be selfish. It is about Newcastle and he plays his part.” It is no coincidence that Newcastle have prospered as Isak has rediscovered his best form, and they will head for Manchester United – where they have won only once in the top flight since 1972 – on Monday evening looking for a fifth successive win in all competitions. He has scored in each of the last five league games having grown into the mantle of the Magpies’ main man, a role performed with such distinction in the past by the likes of Jackie Milburn, Malcolm Macdonald and Alan Shearer, and he has done so with the minimum of fuss. Asked about his character, Howe said: “He is calm, cool – he is what you see on the pitch. “He doesn’t get overly emotional, which for a striker is a great quality because that coolness you see and calmness in front of goal is part of his personality, part of what he is. He seems to have an extra half a second when other players don’t. “With Alex, the beauty of his attitude is that he wants to improve. We give him information and he is responsive. He is not a closed shop. “He is in no way thinking he has arrived at a certain place. He knows he has to keep adding to his game. The challenge is great for him to keep scoring freely as he is now.”
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In New Zealand there is a way for citizens to kickstart a referendum themselves and it may complicate the already charged debate over Indigenous rights in the country. Like in Australia, the government can decide to put an idea or policy to the country via a referendum. But across the ditch, any New Zealander can bring any issue to parliament and petition for what's called a citizens-initiated referendum. New Zealand regularly performs among the best in the world on global report cards for political and civil liberties. And in the early 1990s it joined countries such as Switzerland and Italy by passing legislation to allow this type of national, citizen-led vote. At the moment, New Zealand is currently debating the future of its founding document, The Treaty of Waitangi. The treaty has been used to inform policies on Maori rights and recognition, and over the course of 50 years a set of treaty principles has been developed to guide that process. Minor party leader and cabinet minister David Seymour has tabled a bill that would rewrite the principles, set them out in legislation and then put the act itself to a referendum. The Treaty Principles Bill was something Mr Seymour won in coalition negotiations a year ago when the new centre-right government was formed. Recently, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon admitted race relations in New Zealand were now "probably worse" than when he came to power. "I think there's more division," he said. "It's a challenging time at the moment ... there's strong feeling on all sides of that debate." Mr Seymour and supporters of the Treaty Principles Bill argue all New Zealanders should have the same rights and privileges and everyone deserves to have a say on the role the Treaty of Waitangi plays in the nation's future. The bill's critics argue there is a danger in putting the rights of a minority in the hands of the majority. Mr Luxon has only promised to support the bill until it reaches its second reading, where it will very likely be voted down and killed, but there are multiple paths to a referendum in New Zealand. A referendum brought by the government would be binding; a citizens-led referendum would not be, but political and legal experts say the politics of a Yes result would make things very complicated either way. What is a citizen's initiated referendum? Direct democracy initiatives such as citizens-led referenda and citizens assemblies are ways for ordinary people to ask parliament and the nation to consider an issue. Switzerland is seen as having a very robust direct democracy, with the nation voting three times on government powers during the COVID-19 pandemic. "Citizen-led initiatives allow people to be empowered," Nyla Grace Prieto from democracy research centre International IDEA said. "It gives them a more active role in decision-making. It allows them to put forward and vote directly on issues and policies that are important to them." Since 1993, New Zealanders have been able to force the government to fund a national vote on a particular question. But as well as the catch that the result will not be binding, there are a few hurdles to clear before a citizens-initiated referendum can get off the ground at all. The first step is pretty easy. New Zealanders apply to the clerk of parliament, pay a fee and have their referendum question considered. It takes about three months for the final wording to be decided on and then the organiser has 12 months to gather enough signatures to force the vote. A citizens-initiated referendum petition must attract signatures of at least 10 per cent of the voting public, which at the moment in New Zealand is about 360,000 people. Organisers cannot rely on electronic signatures. Hitting the 10 per cent threshold requires pounding the pavement to secure signatures on a piece of paper that will then be delivered to parliament and verified as individual voters. There have been five citizen-initiated referendums so far in New Zealand, including one that was dubbed the "anti-smacking" referendum. After then-prime minister Helen Clark's government made corporal punishment a crime, citizens rallied, forced a referendum and were asked: "Should a smack as part of good parental correction be a criminal offence in New Zealand?" Of the 1.6 million people who turned out for the referendum , 87.4 per cent voted No, but it did not change the government's position and in the Crime Act of today , nothing justifies a parent's "use of force for the purposes of correction". Waikato University professor of law Alexander Gillespie said while the result of a non-binding citizens-led referendum did not have to be considered by government, "it's a bad look in a democracy" when the result was ignored. "If they are avoided, it can create large-scale political problems for the parties that act against them," he said. "And so the way I see it, sometimes it's not even about the topic of the referendum or the merits of the debate, it's about the larger political games that are going on." There are currently two petitions for a citizens-initiated referendum open in New Zealand ; one is about banning the sale of fireworks, the other is about the country's relationship with the World Health Organization. Collecting more than 300,000 signatures in support of an obscure issue is not easy, but of course some issues that lead to a referendum are more mainstream. "A lot of people who have a particular campaigning concern or issue ... will start the process and realise that getting 10 per cent of the voting public to sign a petition is no mean feat and will fall short quite substantially," said New Zealand-based barrister and constitutional law expert Graeme Edgeler. "But for something as big and high profile as the treaty principles process and the treaty principles legislation, I could imagine this would be something where there would be a campaigning organisation which might be able to make a good go at getting the large, large numbers of voters to sign their petition. "It's certainly something that a lot of members of the public are aware exists." New Zealand has many more referendums than Australia, but Dr Gillespie warns there are some risks. "Always, referendums are to be welcomed because democracy is a wonderful thing, but you need to be cautious because in a country like New Zealand ... we don't have a written constitution like you guys have, and we don't have a second chamber like a senate," he said. "And so our legislation is made just by parliament in a one-stop shop and it's fast. Everything ... can just happen with such speed. "Things that should be fundamental could be changed quickly. It's one thing to have a referendum on [the legalisation] of cannabis, on a different design of the flag, it's a different thing to have a referendum on the rights of the minority." Those who want a referendum Former National Party opposition leader and now lobbyist Don Brash has previously pushed for a referendum on the treaty principles. He said if Mr Luxon did not allow one, his group Hobson's Pledge would "work with similar groups to demand a citizens-initiated referendum". "Well, it's certainly in our mind, there's no doubt about that," told the ABC. "We haven't made any decision on this." Brash said it depended on whether the political advantage would be affected. "I've said that I'd be up for helping to organise such a referendum if [the Treaty Principles Bill] is killed at the second reading, but it depends a bit on what Seymour does," he said. "Because if he says, 'Look, this is what I go into the next election on and I will have a referendum on it the following month. It may not be appropriate." Mr Seymour has said he wants New Zealanders to go to a referendum on the Treaty Principles Bill that is binding, and he will not organise a citizens-initiated referendum himself. Asked about it by the ABC's Pacific Beat program last month , he said: "I've ruled that out. Others may do that, but I don't think that's practical." "The problem is they are not actually binding, so generally they get people's hopes up and then they disappoint people so no, I don't favour that approach." New Zealand's national government terms are three years, so the next election is due in 2026. Also part of the coalition agreement was that Mr Seymour would take over as deputy prime minister halfway through the term. That kicks in mid-2025. His Treaty Principles Bill is open for written submissions for another month, with the select committee process expected to take about six months. "That select committee will probably recommend that the bill not pass, but it will also say if you were to take this bill forward, here are some changes we would make to it," Mr Edgeler said. "At that point, there will probably be an updated version of the bill. "The treaty principles that might be rewritten from that bill could be used as part of the question that someone might decide to put to a petition process." New Zealand will still be in the midst of this debate when Waitangi Day — the national day marking the signing of the treaty — happens on February 6. This year's Waitangi Day saw huge crowds and a hikoi, or march, to the hallowed Waitangi Grounds, where those gathered demanded the treaty be honoured. When the Treaty Principles Bill was tabled in parliament, young Maori Party MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi Clarke made global headlines by tearing the legislation up and starting a haka inside the chamber. Another hikoi protesting against the legislation arrived in Wellington just days later, with police estimating more than 42,000 people took part. Polling on the issue of the Treaty Principles Bill and the government itself has been shifting. Numbers out this week showed approval for Mr Luxon and Mr Seymour has fallen since they came to power a year ago . However, a different survey taken in early October found support for the bill was sitting at 46 per cent nationwide. Dr Gillespie said it was "quite possible" New Zealand would eventually have a national vote of some kind on the issue. "Mr Seymour realises that he's got a topic which is, although very divisive, one which will be very popular for the section of the populous that he appeals to and so he will continue to pursue it ... or it will come from people like Mr Brash or other interested citizens," he said. "I think it'll be a citizens-initiated referendum or else it will be part of a coalition deal. When there's the next election, they would say, 'We will give you our support if we get this referendum,' and that's quite possible." ABCUtah Hockey Club (9-10-4, in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (15-6-3, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST Golden Knights -192, Utah Hockey Club +159; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights host the Utah Hockey Club after Ivan Barbashev scored two goals in the Golden Knights' 4-3 win against the Winnipeg Jets. Vegas is 15-6-3 overall and 9-2-0 at home. The Golden Knights are 15-2-2 in games they score three or more goals. Utah has a 9-10-4 record overall and a 5-6-2 record in road games. The Utah Hockey Club have an 8-0-4 record when scoring at least three goals. Saturday's game is the third meeting between these teams this season. The Golden Knights won 4-2 in the previous meeting. Barbashev led the Golden Knights with two goals. TOP PERFORMERS: Brett Howden has scored 10 goals with one assist for the Golden Knights. Barbashev has five goals and six assists over the last 10 games. Dylan Guenther has 10 goals and 10 assists for the Utah Hockey Club. Jack McBain has scored six goals over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Golden Knights: 6-3-1, averaging 2.9 goals, 4.7 assists, 3.3 penalties and 7.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game. Utah Hockey Club: 4-5-1, averaging 2.6 goals, 4.6 assists, 5.1 penalties and 14.4 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game. INJURIES: Golden Knights: None listed. Utah Hockey Club: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by and data from . The Associated PressIt's getting harder to stay on the PGA Tour. Here's whySan Jose Sharks (8-13-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (11-12-1, in the Pacific Division) Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * San Jose Sharks (8-13-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (11-12-1, in the Pacific Division) Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? San Jose Sharks (8-13-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (11-12-1, in the Pacific Division) Seattle; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kraken -211, Sharks +174; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks visit the Seattle Kraken after Jake Walman’s two-goal game against the Seattle Kraken in the Sharks’ 8-5 win. Seattle has gone 11-12-1 overall with a 3-3-0 record against the Pacific Division. The Kraken have a 10-2-1 record in games they score three or more goals. San Jose has gone 8-13-5 overall with a 3-5-0 record in Pacific Division play. The Sharks are 10th in the league serving 8.5 penalty minutes per game. Saturday’s game is the second meeting between these teams this season. The Sharks won 8-5 in the last matchup. Walman led the Sharks with two goals. TOP PERFORMERS: Jared McCann has nine goals and 13 assists for the Kraken. Brandon Tanev has four goals and four assists over the past 10 games. Fabian Zetterlund has nine goals and 10 assists for the Sharks. Macklin Celebrini has five goals and four assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Kraken: 6-4-0, averaging 2.9 goals, 4.3 assists, two penalties and 4.3 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game. Sharks: 3-4-3, averaging 3.7 goals, 6.4 assists, 3.1 penalties and 7.3 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game. INJURIES: Kraken: None listed. Sharks: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. Advertisement