Obama, Trump and the King remember 'incredible leader' Jimmy CarterBank of America analysts shared a positive outlook for stocks in 2025 during Monday’s conference call on the economic and market forecast. According to the bank, the S&P 500 Index—as tracked by the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust SPY —will climb to 6,666 by the end of 2025 , marking a 10% increase from current levels. The forecast underscores confidence in productivity gains, resilient corporate earnings, and strategic sector rotation. 16 Years Of S&P 500: From 666 To 6,666 "We are expecting another good year for equities," said Savita Subramanian , head of U.S. equity strategy at Bank of America. "Our forecast is basically a move from 666 in 2009 to 6,666 in 2025." This translates to an annualized return of approximately 10%, driven by robust earnings growth and broader participation across sectors. The equity outlook for 2025 leans heavily on a projected 13% corporate earnings growth. "Although we do believe that 2025 will be a year of rotation rather than just buy the index," Subramanian indicated, hinting at a focus on cyclical stocks as investors seek opportunities beyond mega-cap tech. Read Also: Morgan Stanley Sounds Alarm For Markets In 2025: ‘S&P 500 Is Extremely Expensive’ Sector Rotation and Valuation Themes Bank of America's analysis points to cyclicals, particularly financials, energy, and consumer sectors, as key outperformers in 2025. Subramanian said that “the average stock is more attractive than the overall index,” citing the sharp gap between equal-weighted and cap-weighted S&P 500 valuations. Analysts at Bank of America highlighted opportunities in large-cap value stocks – as broadly tracked by the Vanguard S&P 500 Value ETF VOOV – which they view as well-positioned to weather inflation and interest rate uncertainties. “The key risk under Trump 2.0 is the potential for higher inflation and higher long term interest rates. Our favorite cohort of the S&P 500 is large cap value,” Subramanian said. Small caps are expected to outperform large-cap counterparts during the first year of Donald Trump ‘s second term. “We think the narrative on small caps as the biggest potential outperform,” analyst Jill Carey Hall said. However, she indicated that if tariffs and immigration policies are enacted as proposed, especially with a front-loaded approach, they could pose a significantly greater risk to small-cap stocks. “Recently proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico could be a 7% hit to Russell earnings,” the analyst added. Productivity and Economic Growth Economist Aditya Bhave continues to predict a strong U.S. economy, with productivity gains driving GDP growth to around 2% in 2025. "Productivity has accelerated," Bhave said. "We're now on a faster trend growth rate since the start of the pandemic than we were in the previous cycle." While inflation is moderating, Bank of America warned of persistent risks. "We expect a few tenths extra inflation from tariffs and underlying inflation even setting aside policy changes as being a little bit sticky," Bhave stated. Fed Policy And Risks The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates three times in 2025, bringing the terminal rate to 3.75-4%, according to Bank of America. However, Bhave cautioned about uncertainties tied to inflation and trade policy, particularly the potential impact of tariffs. "Tariffs could add a few tenths to inflation, particularly against China, though FX could offset some of the impact," Bhave said. Read Next: Stellantis Market Value Halves In 2024: Why CEO Tavares’ Exit Could Take Things From Bad To Worse Photo: Shutterstock © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Ludhiana: The Congress plans to play safe during the MC elections, relying on candidates who won the previous civic polls. Around 35 to 40 Congress workers won the previous election and helped the party form the MC house. As for wards where multiple workers are angling for the ticket, the party will choose a candidate on the basis of “loyalty” and “winnability,” said Ludhiana district congress committee president (urban) Sanjay Talwar . Congress leaders scheduled a meeting to finalise names of candidates on Monday evening. With the election commission announcing MC elections on Dec 21, the process of filing nominations started on Monday. It will conclude on Wednesday. Speaking to TOI, former MLA from East constituency, Sanjay Talwar, who is president of Ludhiana district congress committee, said, “Nearly 300 forms from Congress workers and leaders were received from all the 95 wards. A single form was received in about 15 to 20 wards and they will be declared candidates. In the remaining wards, the party decided to repose faith in winners of last time. There are about 35 to 40 such former councillors who will be declared candidates again.” He added that they took feedback from halka in-charges and workers. Senior leaders, including MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring will discuss selection of candidates, he said. On ward delimitation, Talwar said, “I do not think it would make a big difference. The only thing I am concerned about is that vote counting will be done the same day. Previously, counting was done on the third day, which gave time to candidates, their family members and leaders to be present at counting stations. However, this time, they will be running from one place to the other to keep an eye on the counting process. I am afraid that in the absence of candidates and their family members, the ruling government may turn things in their favour.” We also published the following articles recently AAP considers BIP, Congress turncoats as winnable candidates Veteran Delhi politicians from Congress and BJP are likely to contest the upcoming elections as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates. Several former legislators have already joined AAP, hoping to bolster the party's position and provide experienced leadership. AAP is expected to change several sitting MLAs to combat anti-incumbency, potentially favoring these seasoned politicians. Congress workers cite multiple reasons behind partys loss in JSR East and West Congress's defeat in Jamshedpur's two urban constituencies during the recent assembly polls is attributed to a flawed campaign strategy, overconfidence, and lack of cohesiveness. In Jamshedpur West, candidate Banna Gupta's loss was linked to an edited video circulated by the opposition and his overconfidence. In Jamshedpur East, Ajoy Kumar's negative campaigning and perceived detachment from the constituency alienated voters. Delhi assembly elections: AAP releases second list of candidates, fields Manish Sisodia from Jangpura The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced its second list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. Notably, former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia will contest from Jangpura, while educator-turned-politician Avadh Ojha will run from Sisodia's previous seat, Patparganj. This follows the AAP's first list released on November 21st. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .
NoneYoung Congolese refugee paints new Australian lifeAUSTIN, Texas , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Subsplash , the industry leader in engagement technology for churches, announced today its acquisition of Pulpit AI , the artificial intelligence company for pastors and churches. "At Subsplash, we're committed to supporting church communities by making it easier to share the truth of Jesus," said Tim Turner , CEO of Subsplash. "Pulpit AI allows us to provide hundreds of thousands of forward-looking church leaders with tools that multiply their content creation efforts—helping deepen discipleship within their communities!" This acquisition marks an exciting step forward in Subsplash's mission of equipping every church to engage more people through technology by transforming sermons into dynamic, discoverable content that reaches people every day of the week—anywhere, anytime. Pastors and church leaders can leverage the Subsplash Platform—mobile apps, online giving, live streaming, websites, media delivery, events management, communication tools, and more—now paired with the power of AI making it simple to upload sermons and automatically create a suite of content—from video clips for social media to study guides for small groups, sermon recaps, weekly newsletters, and more. "The Church should be at the forefront of innovation and creativity," said Turner. "We can't wait to see how this acquisition helps amplify the gospel message and, by the grace of Jesus, we'll never stop innovating for His Church." With Subsplash & Pulpit AI's advanced tools, pastors can save valuable time while broadening the reach and impact of their messages. By enabling church leaders to repurpose their sermons quickly and effectively, Subsplash aims to enhance engagement with each sermon created, connecting congregations with meaningful content throughout the week. About Subsplash Subsplash is the industry leader in Fintech and mobile SaaS with an award-winning digital engagement platform used by over 20,000 leading churches and ministries around the world. Subsplash is passionate about helping mission-minded organizations engage their audiences through centralized, easy-to-manage systems. As the creators of the Ultimate Engagement PlatformTM, they're dedicated to delivering delight to millions of people through custom mobile apps, websites, live streaming, media hosting delivery, online giving, events management, communication tools, and more. SOURCE Subsplash
How Washington outsider Jimmy Carter wooed voters tired of Vietnam and WatergateSpend a couple hours Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the George Curtis Mansion, 420 5th Ave S. The Clinton Women’s Club will offer “Christmas Fun” from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., with the doors open at 12:30 p.m. Nuts and chocolate covered nuts will be for sale and cookies will be served. Three rooms will each have guests learning about “Alpaca’s,”, watching demonstrations on “Knitting” and learning about “Diamond Art.” Sessions will begin at 1:10 p.m., 1:45 p.m. and 2:20 p.m. and last about 25 minutes. In between you have time to move to another room to learn something new. Tickets are $10 per person and you can attend all three sessions or just one or two, for your ticket. Dr. Randy Larson practiced large animal medicine for 30 years in western Illinois. After leaving full time practice, he did regulatory work and raised alpacas He now is semi retired and maintains a herd of quality alpaca breeding stock and does part time alpaca vet work. He has travelled to Peru where the American alpaca herd originated. He shares his experience and the alpaca story with various community educational and producer groups. He and his wife, Jan, keep a herd of 30 alpacas, two Pyrenees guard dogs, two house dogs, and a pest control team (5-6 barn cats) on their farm between Fulton and Morrison. They raise alpaca breeding stock for sale and market their excellent fiber in the form of yarn and garments that will be for sale. Beth Wood is a semi-retired mathematics instructor from Clinton Community College. She has been knitting since she was 14 years old, spinning yarn since 1994, and weaving since 1995. She learned to weave from her Mother and they participated in juried art shows since 1997. Beth opened “The Wooden Looms”, 139 5th Ave. S., down town Clinton, April 1st, 2024. The Wooden Looms is not only a weaving studio, but knitting and crocheting center, and yarn shop. She offers classes in knitting, crocheting and weaving and also offers a variety of quality yarns. Products include Cascade Yarns and hand dyed yarns from Arcane Fibre Works, Briar Patch Fibre Co. and Yarn in the Woods. She offers individual knitting and weaving classes for those who want to learn. Diamond Art is a cross of paint by numbers, and cross stitch. It also has characteristics of the jigsaw puzzle board. The concept of Diamond Art is not new. It is believed to be started in Asia. From there, it spread into other parts of the world. In earlier days, diamond paintings were created on velvet by gluing beads on the velvet canvas that is considered a hard way as beads can fall from the velvet cloth easily. This modern concept of diamond art was invented in 2010 by a company based in China and is sometimes also referred to as diamond stitch, diamond embroidery and mosaic art. By 2017, it had spread all countries. The new method involves placing diamonds on a adhesive canvas so that the beads can stick firmly on them. The canvas has letters and symbols that correspond to the color. Sophie Peter is a 21 year old who enjoys the hobby and has a full time job at Sarah Harding. She enjoys doing Diamond Art and will show how to do it and have some pictures for sale.
CLAYTON, Mo. , Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As previously announced, Olin Corporation OLN will host an Investor Day on Thursday, December 12 from 9:00am – 12:00pm (ET). Ken Lane , President & CEO, and Todd Slater , SVP & CFO, will be joined by other members of the Executive Leadership Team to present an in-depth overview of Olin's strategic vision, including its value-first commercial approach, deep dives into each business, disciplined capital allocation strategy, and updated financial targets. The event will also include an opportunity for in-person and virtual attendees to ask questions during a Q&A session. In person attendance is limited to pre-registered attendees only, however, a live webcast of the event as well as the supporting materials will be available via Olin's website. See below for details. Webcast Details A live webcast will be accessible from www.olin.com . A replay of the 2024 Investor Day will be available within 24 hours of the event's conclusion. Presentation Slides Presentation slides will be available at the time of the event and may be accessed via the Investor Events page on the Olin website. COMPANY DESCRIPTION Olin Corporation is a leading vertically integrated global manufacturer and distributor of chemical products and a leading U.S. manufacturer of ammunition. The chemical products produced include chlorine and caustic soda, vinyls, epoxies, chlorinated organics, bleach, hydrogen, and hydrochloric acid. Winchester's principal manufacturing facilities produce and distribute sporting ammunition, law enforcement ammunition, reloading components, small caliber military ammunition and components, industrial cartridges, and clay targets. Visit www.olin.com for more information on Olin. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This communication includes forward-looking statements. These statements relate to analyses and other information that are based on management's beliefs, certain assumptions made by management, forecasts of future results, and current expectations, estimates and projections about the markets and economy in which we and our various segments operate. The statements contained in this communication that are not statements of historical fact may include forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. We have used the words "anticipate," "intend," "may," "expect," "believe," "should," "plan," "outlook," "project," "estimate," "forecast," "optimistic," "target," and variations of such words and similar expressions in this communication to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's intent to repurchase, from time to time, the Company's common stock. 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The risks, uncertainties and assumptions involved in our forward-looking statements, many of which are discussed in more detail in our filings with the SEC, including without limitation the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 , and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other reports furnished or filed with the SEC, include, but are not limited to, the following: Business, Industry and Operational Risks sensitivity to economic, business and market conditions in the United States and overseas, including economic instability or a downturn in the sectors served by us; declines in average selling prices for our products and the supply/demand balance for our products, including the impact of excess industry capacity or an imbalance in demand for our chlor alkali products; unsuccessful execution of our strategic operating model, which prioritizes Electrochemical Unit (ECU) margins over sales volumes; failure to identify, attract, develop, retain and motivate qualified employees throughout the organization and ability to manage executive officer and other key senior management transitions; failure to control costs and inflation impacts or failure to achieve targeted cost reductions; our reliance on a limited number of suppliers for specified feedstock and services and our reliance on third-party transportation; the occurrence of unexpected manufacturing interruptions and outages, including those occurring as a result of labor disruptions and production hazards; exposure to physical risks associated with climate-related events or increased severity and frequency of severe weather events; availability of and/or higher-than-expected costs of raw material, energy, transportation, and/or logistics; the failure or an interruption, including cyber-attacks, of our information technology systems; our inability to complete future acquisitions or joint venture transactions or successfully integrate them into our business; risks associated with our international sales and operations, including economic, political or regulatory changes; our indebtedness and debt service obligations; weak industry conditions affecting our ability to comply with the financial maintenance covenants in our senior credit facility; adverse conditions in the credit and capital markets, limiting or preventing our ability to borrow or raise capital; the effects of any declines in global equity markets on asset values and any declines in interest rates or other significant assumptions used to value the liabilities in, and funding of, our pension plans; our long-range plan assumptions not being realized, causing a non-cash impairment charge of long-lived assets; Legal, Environmental and Regulatory Risks changes in, or failure to comply with, legislation or government regulations or policies, including changes regarding our ability to manufacture or use certain products and changes within the international markets in which we operate; new regulations or public policy changes regarding the transportation of hazardous chemicals and the security of chemical manufacturing facilities; unexpected outcomes from legal or regulatory claims and proceedings; costs and other expenditures in excess of those projected for environmental investigation and remediation or other legal proceedings; various risks associated with our Lake City U.S. Army Ammunition Plant contract and performance under other governmental contracts; and failure to effectively manage environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues and related regulations, including climate change and sustainability. All of our forward-looking statements should be considered in light of these factors. In addition, other risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we consider immaterial could affect the accuracy of our forward-looking statements. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/reminder-to-join-olin-corporations-investor-day-on-december-12-2024-302326685.html SOURCE Olin Corporation © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.BOSTON — Forty years ago, Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie rolled to his right and threw a pass that has become one of college football’s most iconic moments. With Boston College trailing defending champion Miami, Flutie threw the Hail Mary and found receiver Gerard Phalen, who made the grab while falling into the end zone behind a pair of defenders for a game-winning 48-yard TD. Flutie and many of his 1984 teammates were honored on the field during BC’s 41-21 victory over North Carolina before the second quarter on Saturday afternoon, the anniversary of the Eagles’ Miracle in Miami. “There’s no way its been 40 years,” Flutie told The Associated Press on the sideline a few minutes before he walked out with some of his former teammates to be recognized after a video of The Play was shown on the scoreboards. A statue commemorating Doug Flutie's famed "Hail Mary" pass during a game against Miami on Nov. 23, 1994, sits outside Alumni Stadium at Boston College. Famous football plays often attain a legendary status with religious names like the "Immaculate Reception," the "Hail Mary" pass and the Holy Roller fumble. It’s a moment and highlight that’s not only played throughout decades of BC students and fans, but around the college football world. “What is really so humbling is that the kids 40 years later are wearing 22 jerseys, still,” Flutie said of his old number. “That amazes me.” That game was played on national TV the Friday after Thanksgiving. The ironic thing is it was originally scheduled for earlier in the season before CBS paid Rutgers to move its game against Miami, thus setting up the BC-Miami post-holiday matchup. Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie rejoices in his brother Darren's arms after B.C. defeats Miami with a last second touchdown pass on Nov. 23, 1984, in Miami. “It shows you how random some things are, that the game was moved,” Flutie said. “The game got moved to the Friday after Thanksgiving, which was the most watched game of the year. We both end up being nationally ranked and up there. All those things lent to how big the game itself was, and made the pass and the catch that much more relevant and remembered because so many people were watching.” There’s a statue of Flutie winding up to make The Pass outside the north gates at Alumni Stadium. Fans and visitors can often be seen taking photos there. “In casual conversation, it comes up every day,” Flutie said, when asked how many times people bring it up. “It brings a smile to my face every time we talk about it.” A week after the game-ending Flutie pass, the Eagles beat Holy Cross and before he flew off to New York to accept the Heisman. They went on to win the 49th Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day. Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie evades Miami defensive tackle Kevin Fagan during the first quarter of a game on Nov. 23, 1984, in Miami, Fla. “Forty years seem almost like incomprehensible,” said Phalen, also standing on the sideline a few minutes after the game started. “I always say to Doug: ‘Thank God for social media. It’s kept it alive for us.”’ Earlier this week, current BC coach Bill O’Brien, 55, was asked if he remembered where he was 40 years ago. “We were eating Thanksgiving leftovers in my family room,” he said. “My mom was saying a Rosary in the kitchen because she didn’t like Miami and wanted BC to win. My dad, my brother and I were watching the game. “It was unbelievable,” he said. “Everybody remembers where they were for the Hail Mary, Flutie pass.” Mike Tyson, left, slaps Jake Paul during a weigh-in ahead of their heavyweight bout, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Irving, Texas. 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Jimmy Carter’s ascent to the White House was something few people could have predicted when he was governor of the US state of Georgia. It was no different for Jimmy Carter in the early 1970s. It took meeting several presidential candidates and then encouragement from an esteemed elder statesman before the young governor, who had never met a president himself, saw himself as something bigger. He announced his White House bid on December 12 1974, amid fallout from the Vietnam War and the resignation of Richard Nixon. Then he leveraged his unknown, and politically untainted, status to become the 39th president. That whirlwind path has been a model, explicit and otherwise, for would-be contenders ever since. “Jimmy Carter’s example absolutely created a 50-year window of people saying, ‘Why not me?’” said Steve Schale, who worked on President Barack Obama’s campaigns and is a long-time supporter of President Joe Biden. Mr Carter’s journey to high office began in Plains, Georgia where he received end-of-life care decades after serving as president. David Axelrod, who helped to engineer Mr Obama’s four-year ascent from state senator to the Oval Office, said Mr Carter’s model is about more than how his grassroots strategy turned the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary into his springboard. “There was a moral stain on the country, and this was a guy of deep faith,” Mr Axelrod said. “He seemed like a fresh start, and I think he understood that he could offer something different that might be able to meet the moment.” Donna Brazile, who managed Democrat Al Gore’s 2000 presidential campaign, got her start on Mr Carter’s two national campaigns. “In 1976, it was just Jimmy Carter’s time,” she said. Of course, the seeds of his presidential run sprouted even before Mr Nixon won a second term and certainly before his resignation in August 1974. In Mr Carter’s telling, he did not run for governor in 1966, he lost, or in 1970 thinking about Washington. Even when he announced his presidential bid, neither he nor those closest to him were completely confident. “President of what?” his mother, Lillian, replied when he told her his plans. But soon after he became governor in 1971, Mr Carter’s team envisioned him as a national player. They were encouraged in part by the May 31 Time magazine cover depicting Mr Carter alongside the headline “Dixie Whistles a Different Tune”. Inside, a flattering profile framed Mr Carter as a model “New South” governor. In October 1971, Carter ally Dr Peter Bourne, an Atlanta physician who would become US drug tsar, sent his politician friend an unsolicited memo outlining how he could be elected president. On October 17, a wider circle of advisers sat with Mr Carter at the Governor’s Mansion to discuss it. Mr Carter, then 47, wore blue jeans and a T-shirt, according to biographer Jonathan Alter. The team, including Mr Carter’s wife Rosalynn, who died aged 96 in November 2023, began considering the idea seriously. “We never used the word ‘president’,” Mr Carter recalled upon his 90th birthday, “but just referred to national office”. Mr Carter invited high-profile Democrats and Washington players who were running or considering running in 1972, to one-on-one meetings at the mansion. He jumped at the chance to lead the Democratic National Committee’s national campaign that year. The position allowed him to travel the country helping candidates up and down the ballot. Along the way, he was among the Southern governors who angled to be George McGovern’s running mate. Mr Alter said Mr Carter was never seriously considered. Still, Mr Carter got to know, among others, former vice president Hubert Humphrey and senators Henry Jackson of Washington, Eugene McCarthy of Maine and Mr McGovern of South Dakota, the eventual nominee who lost a landslide to Mr Nixon. Mr Carter later explained he had previously defined the nation’s highest office by its occupants immortalised by monuments. “For the first time,” Mr Carter told The New York Times, “I started comparing my own experiences and knowledge of government with the candidates, not against ‘the presidency’ and not against Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. It made it a whole lot easier”. Adviser Hamilton Jordan crafted a detailed campaign plan calling for matching Mr Carter’s outsider, good-government credentials to voters’ general disillusionment, even before Watergate. But the team still spoke and wrote in code, as if the “higher office” were not obvious. It was reported during his campaign that Mr Carter told family members around Christmas 1972 that he would run in 1976. Mr Carter later wrote in a memoir that a visit from former secretary of state Dean Rusk in early 1973 affirmed his leanings. During another private confab in Atlanta, Mr Rusk told Mr Carter plainly: “Governor, I think you should run for president in 1976.” That, Mr Carter wrote, “removed our remaining doubts.” Mr Schale said the process is not always so involved. “These are intensely competitive people already,” he said of governors, senators and others in high office. “If you’re wired in that capacity, it’s hard to step away from it.” “Jimmy Carter showed us that you can go from a no-name to president in the span of 18 or 24 months,” said Jared Leopold, a top aide in Washington governor Jay Inslee’s unsuccessful bid for Democrats’ 2020 nomination. “For people deciding whether to get in, it’s a real inspiration,” Mr Leopold continued, “and that’s a real success of American democracy”.
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Ghana's opposition leader John Mahama officially won the country's election on Monday, easily defeating the ruling party candidate after voters punished the government's economic management and high living costs. Mahama won 56 percent of the votes in Saturday's presidential ballot, compared to the ruling party candidate and Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, who secured 41 percent, the electoral commission said announcing official results. The landslide comeback for former president Mahama ended eight years in power for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) under President Nana Akufo-Addo, whose last term was marked by Ghana's worst economic turmoil in years, an IMF bailout and a debt default. "These eight years have witnessed some of the darkest periods of our governance," Mahama told crowds of supporters blowing horns and whistles in his party office in Accra. "This mandate also serves as a constant reminder of what fate awaits us if we fail to meet the aspirations of our people." Bawumia, a former central banker, had already quickly conceded defeat on Sunday, acknowledging Ghanaians wanted change after the government failed to shake off widespread frustration. Bawumia also said the Mahama's National Democratic Congress (NDC) party had won the parliamentary vote in Saturday's election. Official results for the parliament are still being tallied. Mahama, 66, had previously failed twice to secure the presidency, but in Saturday's election he managed to tap into expectations of change among Ghanaians. He promised to "reset" Ghana, usher in economic revival and renegotiate parts of the country's $3 billion IMF accord. In his acceptance speech, Mahama promised reforms and "severe" measures to bring Ghana back on track. "The journey is not going to be easy... because the outgoing government has plunged our dear nation into the abyss," he said. "I am certain that we shall win the battle." With a history of democratic stability, Ghana's two major parties, the NPP and NDC, have alternated in power equally since the return to multi-party politics in 1992. But Ghana's economic woes dominated the 2024 election, after the continent's top gold producer and world's second cacao exporter went through a debt crisis, the default and currency devaluation. Turnout for Saturday election was 60.9 percent, a slide in participation from 79 percent in the 2020 election, results showed. With a slogan "Break the 8" -- a reference to two, four-year terms in power -- Bawumia had sought to take the NPP to an unprecedented third mandate. But he struggled to break from criticism of Akufo-Addo's economic record. While inflation slowed from more than 50 percent to around 23 percent, and other indicators stabilised, economic concerns were still a clear election issue for most Ghanaians. That frustration opened the way for a comeback from Mahama, who first came to the presidency in 2012 when he was serving as vice president and then President John Atta Mills died in office. During campaigning, the former president also faced criticism from those who remember his government's own financial tribulations and especially the massive power blackouts that marred his time in office. bur/pma/givA look into winter tourism on Tybee IslandWhy Miami’s Pop-Tarts Bowl appearance is important even after missing College Football Playoff
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NEW YORK, Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Protara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TARA) ("Protara”), a clinical-stage company developing transformative therapies for the treatment of cancer and rare diseases, today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of shares of its common stock or, in lieu of issuing common stock to certain investors, pre-funded warrants to purchase shares of its common stock. All of the shares of common stock and pre-funded warrants to be sold in the proposed offering will be offered by Protara. In addition, Protara expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase additional shares of common stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The proposed offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or the actual size or terms of the offering. Protara intends to use the net proceeds received from the offering to fund the clinical development of TARA-002, as well as the development of other clinical programs. Protara may also use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and other general corporate purposes. TD Cowen, Cantor, LifeSci Capital, Oppenheimer & Co. and Scotiabank are acting as joint book-running managers of the proposed offering. The shares of common stock and the pre-funded warrants will be issued pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-275290) that was declared effective on November 14, 2023 by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC”). The offering is being made only by means of a preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. A preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompany prospectus relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov . 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