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Intact Financial Co. ( TSE:IFC – Get Free Report ) reached a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Thursday . The stock traded as high as C$273.20 and last traded at C$273.15, with a volume of 500 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at C$272.20. Analysts Set New Price Targets IFC has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Cormark raised their price objective on shares of Intact Financial from C$250.00 to C$260.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 1st. Scotiabank upped their target price on shares of Intact Financial from C$281.00 to C$283.00 in a report on Thursday, November 7th. Raymond James lifted their price target on Intact Financial from C$264.00 to C$290.00 in a research note on Wednesday, November 6th. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their price objective on Intact Financial from C$264.00 to C$262.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, August 22nd. Finally, TD Securities lifted their target price on Intact Financial from C$293.00 to C$300.00 in a research report on Wednesday, November 6th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eight have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of C$274.90. Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on Intact Financial Intact Financial Stock Down 0.4 % Intact Financial Dividend Announcement The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 31st. Investors of record on Monday, December 16th will be issued a $1.21 dividend. This represents a $4.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.78%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 16th. Intact Financial’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 42.61%. Insider Buying and Selling In other Intact Financial news, Senior Officer Kenneth Anderson sold 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, September 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of C$253.88, for a total transaction of C$507,759.00. Also, Senior Officer Marie-Lucie Paradis sold 565 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of C$266.23, for a total transaction of C$150,419.95. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 4,565 shares of company stock worth $1,168,179. Insiders own 0.24% of the company’s stock. About Intact Financial ( Get Free Report ) Intact Financial Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides property and casualty insurance products to individuals and businesses in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company offers insurance, such as personal auto which provides coverage from accidents, third party liability, and physical damage; personal property which provides protection for homes and contents from risks, including fire, theft, vandalism, water damages, other damages, and personal liability; and commercial line and specialty line insurance which provides commercial auto, property, and liability coverages. Recommended Stories Receive News & Ratings for Intact Financial Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Intact Financial and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .GMOs subjected to rigorous scientific scrutiny before release, NBMA replies criticsWASHINGTON (AP) — A machinists strike. Another safety problem involving its troubled top-selling airliner. A plunging stock price. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * WASHINGTON (AP) — A machinists strike. Another safety problem involving its troubled top-selling airliner. A plunging stock price. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? WASHINGTON (AP) — A machinists strike. Another safety problem involving its troubled top-selling airliner. A plunging stock price. 2024 was already a dispiriting year for Boeing, the American aviation giant. But when one of the company’s jets crash-landed in South Korea on Sunday, killing all but two of the 181 people on board, it brought to a close an especially unfortunate year for Boeing. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and aviation experts were quick to distinguish Sunday’s incident from the company’s earlier safety problems. Alan Price, a former chief pilot at Delta Air Lines who is now a consultant, said it would be inappropriate to link the incident Sunday to two fatal crashes involving Boeing’s troubled 737 Max jetliner in 2018 and 2019. In January this year, a door plug blew off a 737 Max while it was in flight, raising more questions about the plane. The Boeing 737-800 that crash-landed in Korea, Price noted, is “a very proven airplane. “It’s different from the Max ...It’s a very safe airplane.’’ For decades, Boeing has maintained a role as one of the giants of American manufacturing. But the the past year’s repeated troubles have been damaging. The company’s stock price is down more than 30% in 2024. The company’s reputation for safety was especially tarnished by the 737 Max crashes, which occurred off the coast of Indonesia and in Ethiopia less than five months apart in 2018 and 2019 and left a combined 346 people dead. In the five years since then, Boeing has lost more than $23 billion. And it has fallen behind its European rival, Airbus, in selling and delivering new planes. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Last fall, 33,000 Boeing machinists went on strike, crippling the production of the 737 Max, the company’s bestseller, the 777 airliner and 767 cargo plane. The walkout lasted seven weeks, until members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers agreed to an offer that included 38% pay raises over four years. In January, a door plug blew off a 737 Max during an Alaska Airlines flight. Federal regulators responded by imposing limits on Boeing aircraft production that they said would remain in place until they felt confident about manufacturing safety at the company. In July, Boeing agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud for deceiving the Federal Aviation Administration regulators who approved the 737 Max. Acting on Boeing’s incomplete disclosures, the FAA approved minimal, computer-based training instead of more intensive training in flight simulators. Simulator training would have increased the cost for airlines to operate the Max and might have pushed some to buy planes from Airbus instead. (Prosecutors said they lacked evidence to argue that Boeing’s deception had played a role in the crashes.) But the plea deal was rejected this month by a federal judge in Texas, Reed O’Connor, who decided that diversity, inclusion and equity or DEI policies in the government and at Boeing could result in race being a factor in choosing an official to oversee Boeing’s compliance with the agreement. Boeing has sought to change its culture. Under intense pressure over safety issues, David Calhoun departed as CEO in August. Since January, 70,000 Boeing employees have participated in meetings to discuss ways to improve safety. Advertisement Advertisement
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Published 4:07 pm Thursday, December 5, 2024 By Jim Gazzolo Already, we are starting to get a feel for what McNeese State football will be like next season and in the future. During his re-introduction as McNeese State’s head coach, Matt Viator clearly stated that he wouldn’t just clean house and start over. “Retaining players and coaches is important,” Viator said. That process officially began Thursday when Viator announced he was retaining chief of staff Aaron Ingram, defensive coordinator Tony Pecoraro, and co-defensive coordinator Josh Brown. Viator will continue to meet with other current Cowboy coaches over the next few days and talk to others currently outside the program. “I’m excited to be able to keep these coaches and build some continuity on the defensive side of the ball,” said Viator. “The defense made a lot of progress this season with those two leading it. “We also have a lot of familiar friends, and those guys speak highly of and have a ton of respect for them.” After a nine-year absence, Viator, who Monday became the first man to return to the McNeese job, talked about how to get his staff together quickly. “It is important we get the right guys here,” Viator said. “We want people who are passionate about McNeese and the community.” Ingram was the first to agree to stay. He came to McNeese a year ago to lead recruiting, among other duties. His staying stabilizes this year’s recruiting efforts and will help with efforts to retain players. “It is a choice that I’m excited about and continuing to move the program forward,” said Ingram. “Our job is not finished here, but I’m glad to have had a chance to work with Coach V.” Pecoraro, who was interim head coach after Gary Goff was fired, is also returning. Pecoraro interviewed for the permanent position after his defense took a huge step forward last season. McNeese led the Cowboys in the Southland Conference, ranking 18th in the FCS in passing defense (176.3) and tops in the league while ranking No. 3 in the nation in pass efficiency defense (106.1). Three times the Cowboys held opponents to under 100 yards rushing and under 200 yards passing eight times. “I’m excited to be part of Coach Viator’s future for the program,” said Pecoraro. “I love it here at McNeese and Lake Charles, but we still have a lot of work to do.” Brown, who came on board last season as co-defensive coordinator, is also staying. That gives the defensive needed stability in leadership. “Excited to help continue and build this team and defense,” Brown wrote on social media. However, getting back the playmakers will be the bigger issue. With linebackers Micah Davey and Marques White and most of the secondary players entering the transfer portal, retaining players will be key. “They are the most important part of our recruiting right now,” said Pecoraro. “This could easily go from continuing to build on to a rebuild depending on who we can get back.” For the players who have entered the transfer portal, namely All-American Davey and leading rusher Joshon Barbie, Viator understands their decisions and hopes to convince them to stay. “I was excited that the guys who are in the portal still came to the team meeting and listened to what I had to say,” Viator said. “The portal is their right to explore their options, but I hope some of them also see what they’ve got here at McNeese. “I’d be a hypocrite if I told them not to go. I was in the portal when I came here.” The transfer portal officially opens on Dec. 9. With the reduction of rosters, it is expected to be an overflowing portal that should be a buyer’s market. Key Cowboys who have said they plan to enter the portal: Micah Davey, Linebacker Marques White, Linebacker Boogsie Silvera, safety Levi Wyatt, cornerback Kamden Sixkiller, Quarterback Joshon Barbie, running back Finn Lappin, punter Hayes Creel, offensive linemanLEXINGTON, Va. — The Middlebury field hockey team scored twice in the second half and held off a strong Tufts' squad to capture the NCAA Championship with a 2-1 triumph. The Panthers secured their seventh-straight crown and ninth overall as the program finishes the season with a 19-2 mark. Middlebury manufactured a great opportunity on the first penalty corner with 5:49 elapsed. Grace Keefe blasted a rising shot off an insert that Tufts goalie Lydia Eastburn deflected away with her blocker. The Jumbos countered at the 6:36 mark as Claire Gavin took a redirection off a Panther stick and raced toward the left side of the cage. Goalie Madeline DiLemme thwarted Gavin's backhanded attempt to keep the score 0-0. The Panthers had two final chances in the opening quarter off penalty corner inserts from Caroline Segal. Each shot attempt from Emily Stone (9:39) and Megan Fuqua (14:32) was blocked by Jumbo defenders as the score read 0-0 after one. Middlebury continued its relentless pressure just 50 seconds into the second stanza. Georgianne Defeo grabbed possession in a group of Jumbos and Panthers and blasted a bid toward the left post that was stopped by Eastburn. Lilly Branka nearly put the Panthers ahead at the 18:18 mark by sliding around two Tufts defenders on the endline and launching a bid near the left post. Eastburn stood her ground, pinning herself to the post and knocking the bid away. Lainie Person looked to put the Jumbos on the board just 2:04 into the second half, but her bid sailed wide left. Middlebury took the lead with 2:10 left on its first shot of the second half. Branka dribbled the ball near the Tufts endline and flicked a pass toward the middle of the cage. Segal sprawled out and tapped the ball in while diving to the ground for the 1-0 edge. The Panthers extended their lead at the 50:44 mark. Claire McMichael ran down the right side of the field and slid a pass toward the middle of the circle. Eastburn came off her line to kick the ball away, but Defeo got to the ball a second earlier and poked it underneath Eastburn's pads to make it 2-0. Tufts responded 22 seconds later off a penalty corner. Kylie Rosenquest found the cage after a great pass from Pearson to cut the deficit to one with 8:54 showing on the clock. Tufts tried to muster up some momentum, but Middlebury's defense stepped up to the task, not allowing a single shot over the remainder of action to earn the 2-1 triumph. Branka was named the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player after tallying two assists during the playoffs. Branka also earned a spot on the all-tournament squad alongside Amy Griffin (2G, 2A), Keefe (1G, 1A) and Segal (6G, 1A). With one goal today, Segal moves into fifth all-time in single-season points (57). Her tally is her fifth game-winner this season and the 10th of her career. Segal's marker caps her season with 24 goals, which is tied for fifth in program history over one campaign. The Panthers close the season with 105 goals scored, good for second all-time behind the 107 scored by the 2022 and 2023 National Championship teams. Tufts and Middlebury battled for the 35th time and the fourth time in the NCAA Tournament. The Panthers have won each of the last two meetings in the postseason, including a 2-0 victory in the 2018 title tilt. Middlebury made its 21st postseason appearance and played in the championship game for the 13th time. This marked the fifth time that the NCAA Championship took place between a pair of NESCAC squads. The Panthers have appeared in each of those five contests, claiming three of them. Middlebury caps the season with a 19-2 record, marking the 13th-consecutive season that the program has tallied 15 or more triumphs.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs tried for a third time Friday to persuade a judge to let him leave jail while he awaits his sex trafficking trial, but a decision won’t come until next week. Read this article for free: Already have an account? As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. Now, more than ever, we need your support. Starting at $14.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website. or call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527. Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community! NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs tried for a third time Friday to persuade a judge to let him leave jail while he awaits his sex trafficking trial, but a decision won’t come until next week. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs tried for a third time Friday to persuade a judge to let him leave jail while he awaits his sex trafficking trial, but a decision won’t come until next week. Judge Arun Subramanian said at a hearing that he will release his decision on Combs’ latest request for bail after Combs’ lawyers and federal prosecutors file letters addressing outstanding issues. Those letters are due at noon on Monday, Subramanian said. Combs’ lawyers pitched having him await trial under around-the-clock surveillance either his mansion on an island near Miami Beach or — after the judge scoffed at that location — an apartment on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Their plan essentially amounts to putting Combs on house arrest, with strict limits on who he has contact with. But prosecutors argue that Combs has routinely flouted jail rules and can’t be trusted not to interfere with witnesses or the judicial process. “The argument that he’s a lawless person who doesn’t follow instructions isn’t factually accurate,” Combs lawyer Anthony Ricco argued. “The idea that he’s an out-of-control individual who has to be detained isn’t factually accurate.” Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to charges that he coerced and abused women for years with help from a network of associates and employees while silencing victims through blackmail and violence, including kidnapping, arson and physical beatings. His trial is slated to begin May 5. The Bad Boy Records founder remains locked up at a Brooklyn federal jail, where he spent his Nov. 4 birthday. Two other judges previously concluded that Combs would be a danger to the community if he is released and an appeals court judge last month denied Combs’ immediate release while a three-judge panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals weighs his bail request. Friday’s hearing was the second time Combs was in court this week. On Tuesday, a judge blocked prosecutors from using as evidence papers that were seized from his cell during jail-wide sweep for contraband and weapons at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. As he entered through a side door, Combs waved to relatives including his mother and several of his children in the courtroom gallery, tapping his hand to his heart and blowing kisses at them. He then hugged his lead attorney, Marc Agnifilo, before taking a seat at the defense table. He was not handcuffed or shackled and wore a beige jail uniform, occasionally pulling a pair of reading glasses from his pocket as he peered at papers in front of him. Prosecutors maintain that no bail conditions will mitigate the “risk of obstruction and dangerousness to others” of releasing Combs from jail. Prosecutors contend that while locked up the “I’ll Be Missing You” artist has orchestrated social media campaigns aimed at tainting the jury pool. They allege that he has also attempted to publicly leak materials he thinks would be helpful to his case and is contacting potential witnesses via third parties. “Simply put, the defendant cannot be trusted,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Christy Slavik argued. Combs’ lawyer Teny Geragos countered that, given the strict release conditions proposed, “it would be impossible for him not to follow rules.” Advertisement Advertisement