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MONACO - Canadians Alex Tessier, Sophie de Goede and Laetitia Royer have been named to World Rugby’s Women’s 15s Dream Team of the Year. Canada sevens captain Olivia Apps, meanwhile, was selected to World Rugby’s Women’s Sevens Dream Team. The women’s 15s world all-star squad also featured six players from top-ranked England and three from No. 2 New Zealand. The other three came from the U.S., Ireland and France. Tessier was also a finalist for the World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year award won by England fullbackEllie Kildunne.France’s Pauline Bourdon Sansus and England’s Alex Matthews were the other finalists. Tessier won her 50th cap in 2024 and, playing at inside centre alongside fly half Claire Gallagher, led the Canada women to a historic first-ever victory over New Zealand to win the 2024 Pacific Four Series in May. The 22-19 comeback victory lifted Canada into second place in the women’s world rankings, its highest position since November 2016. Tessier’s strong kicking game was also key for Canada. The 31-year-old from Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, Que., scored 27 points in starting all six matches for Canada in 2024 to up her career total to 48 points (including five tries) in 54 appearances. Tessier plays professionally in England for the Exeter Chiefs. De Goede made the all-star team despite tearing her anterior cruciate ligament in training in June. A finalist for the Women’s Player of the Year award in 2022, the Victoria back-rower plays in England for Saracens. Royer, from Loretteville, Que., is a second-row forward who plays in France for ASM Romagnat. Top-ranked South Africa dominated the men’s 15s all-star squad with seven players represented. Ireland had four players with New Zealand three and Argentina one. —- World Rugby’s 15s Dream Teams of the Year Women 1. Hope Rogers (U.S.); 2. Georgia Ponsonby (New Zealand); 3. Maud Muir (England); 4. Zoe Aldcroft (England); 5. Laetitia Royer (Canada); 6. Aoife Wafer (Ireland)’ 7. Sophie de Goede (Canada); 8. Alex Matthews (England); 9. Pauline Bourdon Sansus (France); 10. Holly Aitchison (England); 11. Katelyn Vahaakolo (New Zealand); 12. Alex Tessier (Canada); 13. Sylvia Brunt (New Zealand); 14. Abby Dow (England); 15. Ellie Kildunne (England). Men 1. Ox Nche (South Africa); 2. Malcolm Marx (South Africa); 3. Tyrel Lomax (New Zealand); 4. Eben Etzebeth (South Africa); 5. Tadhg Beirne (Ireland); 6. Pablo Matera (Argentina); 7. Pieter-Steph du Toit (South Africa); 8. Caelan Doris (Ireland); 9. Jamison Gibson-Park (Ireland); 10. Damian McKenzie (New Zealand); 11. James Lowe (Ireland); 12. Damian de Allende (South Africa); 13. Jesse Kriel (South Africa); 14. Cheslin Kolbe (South Africa); 15. Will Jordan (New Zealand). World Rugby Sevens Dreams Team of the Year Women Olivia Apps (Canada), Michaela Blyde (New Zealand), Kristi Kirshe (U.S.), Maddison Levi (Australia), Ilona Maher (U.S.), Jorja Miller (New Zealand), Séraphine Okemba (France). Men Selvyn Davids (South Africa), Antoine Dupont (France), Aaron Grandidier Nkanang (France), Terry Kennedy (Ireland), Nathan Lawson (Australia), Ponipate Loganimasi (Fiji), Matías Osadczuk (Argentina). This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 27, 2024.Amanda Hernández | (TNS) Stateline.org CHICAGO — Shoplifting rates in the three largest U.S. cities — New York, Los Angeles and Chicago — remain higher than they were before the pandemic, according to a report last month from the nonpartisan research group Council on Criminal Justice. Related Articles National News | Nicotine pouches are selling fast — and falling into minors’ hands National News | Bill Clinton is out of the hospital after being treated for the flu National News | NORAD’s Santa tracker was a Cold War morale boost. Now it attracts millions of kids National News | Heavy travel day off to a rough start after American Airlines briefly grounds all flights National News | Prosecutors withdraw appeal of dismissed case against Alec Baldwin in fatal movie set shooting The sharp rise in retail theft in recent years has made shoplifting a hot-button issue, especially for politicians looking to address public safety concerns in their communities. Since 2020, when viral videos of smash-and-grab robberies flooded social media during the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans have expressed fears that crime is out of control. Polls show that perceptions have improved recently, but a majority of Americans still say crime is worse than in previous years. “There is this sense of brazenness that people have — they can just walk in and steal stuff. ... That hurts the consumer, and it hurts the company,” said Alex Piquero, a criminology professor at the University of Miami and former director of the federal Bureau of Justice Statistics, in an interview. “That’s just the world we live in,” he said. “We need to get people to realize that you have to obey the law.” At least eight states — Arizona, California, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, New York and Vermont — passed a total of 14 bills in 2024 aimed at tackling retail theft, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. The measures range from redefining retail crimes and adjusting penalties to allowing cross-county aggregation of theft charges and protecting retail workers. Major retailers have responded to rising theft since 2020 by locking up merchandise, upgrading security cameras, hiring private security firms and even closing stores. Still, the report indicates that shoplifting remains a stubborn problem. In Chicago, the rate of reported shoplifting incidents remained below pre-pandemic levels throughout 2023 — but surged by 46% from January to October 2024 compared with the same period a year ago. Shoplifting in Los Angeles was 87% higher in 2023 than in 2019. Police reports of shoplifting from January to October 2024 were lower than in 2023. Los Angeles adopted a new crime reporting system in March 2024, which has likely led to an undercount, according to the report. In New York, shoplifting rose 48% from 2021 to 2022, then dipped slightly last year. Still, the shoplifting rate was 55% higher in 2023 than in 2019. This year, the shoplifting rate increased by 3% from January to September compared with the same period last year. While shoplifting rates tend to rise in November and December, which coincides with in-person holiday shopping, data from the Council on Criminal Justice’s sample of 23 U.S. cities shows higher rates in the first half of 2024 compared with 2023. Researchers found it surprising that rates went up despite retailers doing more to fight shoplifting. Experts say the spike might reflect improved reporting efforts rather than a spike in theft. “As retailers have been paying more attention to shoplifting, we would not expect the numbers to increase,” said Ernesto Lopez, the report’s author and a senior research specialist with the council. “It makes it a challenge to understand the trends of shoplifting.” In downtown Chicago on a recent early afternoon, potential shoppers shuffled through the streets and nearby malls, browsing for gifts ahead of the holidays. Edward Johnson, a guard at The Shops at North Bridge, said that malls have become quieter in the dozen or so years he has worked in mall security, with the rise of online retailers. As for shoplifters, Johnson said there isn’t a single type of person to look out for — they can come from any background. “I think good-hearted people see something they can’t afford and figure nothing is lost if they take something from the store,” Johnson said as he patrolled the mall, keeping an eye out for lost or suspicious items. Between 2018 and 2023, most shoplifting in Chicago was reported in the downtown area, as well as in the Old Town, River North and Lincoln Park neighborhoods, according to a separate analysis by the Council on Criminal Justice. Newly sworn-in Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke this month lowered the threshold for charging retail theft as a felony in the county, which includes Chicago, from $1,000 to $300, aligning it with state law. “It sends a signal that she’s taking it seriously,” Rob Karr, the president and CEO of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, told Stateline. Nationally, retailers are worried about organized theft. The National Retail Federation’s latest report attributed 36% of the $112.1 billion in lost merchandise in 2022 to “external theft,” which includes organized retail crime. Organized retail crime typically involves coordinated efforts by groups to steal items with the intent to resell them for a profit. Commonly targeted goods include high-demand items such as baby formula, laundry detergent and electronics. The same report found that retailers’ fear of violence associated with theft also is on the rise, with more retailers taking a “hands-off approach.” More than 41% of respondents to the organization’s 2023 survey, up from 38% in 2022, reported that no employee is authorized to try and stop a shoplifter. (The federation’s reporting has come under criticism. It retracted a claim last year that attributed nearly half of lost merchandise in 2021 to organized retail crime; such theft accounted for only about 5%. The group announced this fall it will no longer publish its reports on lost merchandise.) Policy experts say shoplifting and organized retail theft can significantly harm critical industries, drive up costs for consumers and reduce sales tax revenue for states. Those worries have driven recent state-level action to boost penalties for shoplifting. California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of 10 bills into law in August aimed at addressing retail theft. These measures make repeated theft convictions a felony, allow aggregation of crimes across multiple counties to be charged as a single felony, and permit police to arrest suspects for retail theft even if the crime wasn’t witnessed directly by an officer. In September, Newsom signed an additional bill that imposes steeper felony penalties for large-scale theft offenses. California voters also overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure in November that increases penalties for specific drug-related and theft crimes. Under the new law, people who are convicted of theft at least twice may face felony charges on their third offense, regardless of the stolen item’s value. “With these changes in the law, really it comes down to making sure that law enforcement is showing up to our stores in a timely manner, and that the prosecutors and the [district attorneys] are prosecuting,” Rachel Michelin, the president and CEO of the California Retailers Association, told Stateline. “That’s the only way we’re going to deter retail theft in our communities.” In New Jersey, a bipartisan bill making its way through the legislature would increase penalties for leading a shoplifting ring and allow extended sentences for repeat offenders. “This bill is going after a formally organized band of criminals that deliver such destruction to a critical business in our community. We have to act. We have to create a deterrence,” Democratic Assemblymember Joseph Danielsen, one of the bill’s prime sponsors, said in an interview with Stateline. The legislation would allow extended sentences for people convicted of shoplifting three times within 10 years or within 10 years of their release from prison, and would increase penalties to 10 to 20 years in prison for leading a retail crime ring. The bill also would allow law enforcement to aggregate the value of stolen goods over the course of a year to charge serial shoplifters with more serious offenses. Additionally, the bill would increase penalties for assaults committed against retail workers, and would require retailers to train employees on detecting gift card scams. Maryland legislators considered a similar bill during this year’s legislative session that would have defined organized retail theft and made it a felony. The bill didn’t make it out of committee, but Cailey Locklair, president of the Maryland Retailers Alliance, said the group plans to propose a bill during next year’s legislative session that would target gift card fraud. Better, more thorough reporting from retailers is essential to truly understanding shoplifting trends and its full impact, in part because some retail-related crimes, such as gift card fraud, are frequently underreported, according to Lopez, of the Council on Criminal Justice. Measuring crime across jurisdictions is notoriously difficult , and the council does not track organized retail theft specifically because law enforcement typically doesn’t identify it as such at the time of arrest — if an arrest even occurs — requiring further investigation, Lopez said. The council’s latest report found conflicting trends in the FBI’s national crime reporting systems. The FBI’s older system, the Summary Reporting System, known as SRS, suggests that reported shoplifting hadn’t gone up through 2023, remaining on par with 2019 levels. In contrast, the FBI’s National Incident-Based Reporting System, or NIBRS, shows a 93% increase in shoplifting over the same period. The discrepancy may stem from the type of law enforcement agencies that have adopted the latter system, Lopez said. Some of those communities may have higher levels of shoplifting or other types of property crime, which could be what is driving the spike, Lopez said. Despite the discrepancies and varying levels of shoplifting across the country, Lopez said, it’s important for retailers to report these incidents, as doing so could help allocate law enforcement resources more effectively. “All law enforcement agencies have limited resources, and having the most accurate information allows for not just better policy, but also better implementation — better use of strategic resources,” Lopez said. Stateline staff writer Robbie Sequeira contributed to this report. ©2024 States Newsroom. Visit at stateline.org. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian discusses Jake Paul's legacy in boxing and the recent claims of the fight against Mike Tyson being rigged. Jake Paul ’s next opponent in the ring has been highly debated after defeating Mike Tyson by unanimous decision, but one boxer is very serious about making it happen. In fact, Ryan Garcia vowed to end Paul’s entire boxing career if they could set something up. "He was trying to beat up on Uncle Mike," Garcia said on Uncrowned’s " The Ariel Helwani Show " on Tuesday. "Like I said, the same way I feel about Manny Pacquiao, the same way I feel about this. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Jake Paul speaks during Fanatics Fest Press Conference at Javits Center on August 18, 2024 in New York City. (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) "We said we could run it one day. He came to my gym a long time ago in Victorville, then he came to visit me with the Canelo [Alvarez] camp — this is before he boxed. So, I kind of gave birth to his boxing career, so I’m here to end it. That’s it." Garcia already has a fight on the books for the end of this year, as he’s set to go against Rukiya Anpo in Tokyo on Dec. 30. Anpo took on Manny Pacquiao back in July, which led Garcia to want to fight him. It’s a similar situation now with Garcia wanting to fight Paul. TROUBLED BOXER RYAN GARCIA SUSPENDED FOR 1 YEAR AFTER POSITIVE PED TEST, GOES ON WILD SOCIAL MEDIA RANT However, Oscar De La Hoya , who owns Golden Boy Promotions which Garcia is signed under, laid down the hammer on Tuesday night regarding the boxer’s exhibition with Anpo. "Golden Boy Promotions has exclusive rights to Ryan Garcia’s fights," he posted on X. "The organizers of this event have acknowledged as such and have agreed in writing that our sign-off is needed for this event to occur. As no such sign-off has been given, as of today there is no event with Ryan Garcia." Garcia is still serving a one-year suspension, which expires in April 2025, after testing positive for the banned substance ostarine before his bout with Devin Haney, which was ruled no contest despite him winning in the ring. The ban prevents Garcia from participating in professional boxing, though it’s the reason why he agreed to an exhibition, which isn’t considered a pro match. Devin Haney defends a punch from Ryan Garcia at Barclays Center on April 20, 2024 in New York City. (Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images) Garcia went on a rollercoaster ride leading up to the Haney bout, with many questioning if he was even in the right headspace to be getting in a ring. Garcia broke down on live streams, claiming to be smoking marijuana and was criticized for his erratic behavior. "I was going through a hard time in my life, and I’m thankful that I got through that moment in my life," Garcia told Helwani. "I’m much more calm, and I think that’s the way I want to live — not so much craziness in my life. It’s not good for me." Now, if a Garcia-Paul fight were to get on the books, it would be interesting to see what weight class these two would fight at. Paul beefed up to fight Tyson in the sanctioned fight, and Garcia even said he would move up to 185 pounds if need be. Garcia walks around at 165 to 170 pounds, though he said he planned to return to 140 or 147 pounds when he is able to resume his pro career. Weight doesn’t matter for Garcia, though, as he’s confident he would have Paul on the canvas. Ryan Garcia speaks on stage during the Ryan Garcia v Devin Haney New York press tour at Palladium Times Square on Feb. 27, 2024 in New York City. (Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images) CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "If Jake fights the way he fought with Mike, I genuinely believe I would knock him out within four (or) five rounds," Garcia said. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X , and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter . Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.
Through 12 games, the Indianapolis Colts ' highest-ranked player in fantasy football has been quarterback Anthony Richardson, who has only competed in eight contests this season. According to FantasyPros , Richardson ranks as the 59th-highest scorer, while the next-highest option out of Indianapolis is running back Jonathan Taylor at 65. The only other Colt in the top 100 is kicker Matt Gay. Although the Colts are not a well-rounded squad in terms of high-scoring fantasy options, their two best bets are once again on the table for starting consideration ahead of a Week 13 contest against the New England Patriots. Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Anthony Richardson The stat sheet is not always what it seems in the NFL, especially when it comes to quarterback play. Completion percentage does not consider drops, nor does it factor in throws under pressure. Richardson may have finished the Week 12 loss to the Detroit Lions with a 39% completion rate, but many of those incomplete passes were as a result of drops by the likes of tight ends Alec Ogletree and Kylen Granson in the end zone. The second-year Indianapolis quarterback finished with 172 passing yards and no touchdowns or interceptions. Yet on the ground, Richardson picked up 61 yards on just 10 carries. The Florida alum has played in seven complete games this season, and he has compiled more than 200 yards in six of them. Richardson's dual-threat approach makes him a consistently intriguing fantasy option, and his status is always dependent on matchup. Indianapolis faces the New England Patriots in Week 13, slotting Richardson in as the 14th-best option this week according to FantasyPros . The Patriots allow the 13th-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks with an average of 16.57 points. New England has surrendered 20 touchdowns and more than 2,800 yards to the quarterback of its weekly foe. The Patriots' four interceptions is the third-least in the NFL as well, giving Richardson a particularly appealing matchup. While the Colts' WR1 Josh Downs is doubtful to play against New England, Richardson has done a good job mixing in targets like Michael Pittman Jr. and Alec Pierce as well. The Verdict: Start 'Em Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Jonathan Taylor After scoring at least 11 fantasy points in his first five games of the 2024 season, Taylor has entered a bit of a cold spell during his last four contests. Aside from a strong showing against the Buffalo Bills in Week 10, Taylor has not scored more than nine points in three of his last four games. Of Taylor's last 35 rushes , his longest gain has been 14 yards. Taylor has been too consistent during his time in the NFL to be written off completely, but his fantasy stock has dipped a bit to the point of not considering him a no-brainer starting option every week. However, FantasyPros still ranks him as the 10th-best running back option for Week 13 with a four-star matchup against New England. The Patriots allow the 13th-most fantasy points to opposing running backs, giving up the fourth-most yards and the fifth-most touchdowns. Sure, Taylor may not look his best as of late, but he is still too good to keep on your bench against an average New England defense. The Verdict: Start 'Em MORE NFL: Where the Colts stand in the AFC playoff picture in Week 13
ACNB Corporation and Traditions Bancorp, Inc. Announce Receipt of Shareholder Approvals for AcquisitionNEW YORK , Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (NYSE: ZETA) resulting from allegations that Zeta Global may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. So What: If you purchased Zeta Global securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses. What to do next: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=31333 call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. What is this about: On November 13, 2024 , Culper Research published a report entitled "Zeta Global Holdings Corp ZETA: Shams, Scams, and Spam." (the "Report"). The Report raised concerns about the company's reported financials. In addition, Culper Research announced that it believed that "Zeta has quietly spun up its own network of consent farms i.e., sham websites that hoodwink millions of consumers each month into handing their data over to Zeta under false pretenses, baited by job applications, stimulus money, or other rewards that simply do not exist." On this news, Zeta Global's stock price fell 37.1% on November 13, 2024 . Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm , on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/ . Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 case@rosenlegal.com www.rosenlegal.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rosen-law-firm-encourages-zeta-global-holdings-corp-investors-to-inquire-about-securities-class-action-investigation--zeta-302314487.html SOURCE THE ROSEN LAW FIRM, P. A.
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 19, 2024-- NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today reported fiscal 2025 financial results for its second quarter ended November 30, 2024. "After an energizing 60 days of being back with my NIKE teammates, our clear priority is to return sport to the center of everything we do," said Elliott Hill, President & CEO, NIKE, Inc. "We're taking immediate action to reposition our business, so we can get back to driving long-term shareholder value. Our team is ready to go, and I'm confident you will see more moments of NIKE being NIKE again." "NIKE's second-quarter financial performance largely met our expectations, as we continue to make progress in shifting our portfolio," said Matthew Friend, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, NIKE, Inc. "Under Elliott's leadership, we are accelerating our pace and reigniting brand momentum through sport." Second Quarter Income Statement Review November 30, 2024 Balance Sheet Review Shareholder Returns NIKE continues to have a strong track record of consistently increasing returns to shareholders, including 23 consecutive years of increasing dividend payouts. In the second quarter, the Company returned approximately $1.6 billion to shareholders, including: As of November 30, 2024, a total of 112.8 million shares have been repurchased under the program for a total of approximately $11.3 billion. Conference Call NIKE, Inc. management will host a conference call beginning at approximately 2:00 p.m. PT on December 19, 2024, to review fiscal second quarter results. The conference call will be broadcast live via the Internet and can be accessed at https://investors.nike.com . For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, an archived version will be available at the same location through approximately 9:00 p.m. PT, January 10, 2025. About NIKE, Inc. NIKE, Inc., based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Converse, a wholly-owned NIKE, Inc. subsidiary brand, designs, markets and distributes athletic lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories. For more information, NIKE, Inc.’s earnings releases and other financial information are available on the Internet at https://investors.nike.com . Individuals can also visit https://news.nike.com and follow @NIKE. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties are detailed from time to time in reports filed by NIKE with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K. * Non-GAAP financial measure. See additional information in the accompanying Divisional Revenues. NIKE, Inc. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited) THREE MONTHS ENDED % SIX MONTHS ENDED % (In millions, except per share data) 11/30/2024 11/30/2023 Change 11/30/2024 11/30/2023 Change Revenues $ 12,354 $ 13,388 -8 % $ 23,943 $ 26,327 -9 % Cost of sales 6,965 7,417 -6 % 13,297 14,636 -9 % Gross profit 5,389 5,971 -10 % 10,646 11,691 -9 % Gross margin 43.6 % 44.6 % 44.5 % 44.4 % Demand creation expense 1,122 1,114 1 % 2,348 2,183 8 % Operating overhead expense 2,883 3,032 -5 % 5,705 6,079 -6 % Total selling and administrative expense 4,005 4,146 -3 % 8,053 8,262 -3 % % of revenues 32.4 % 31.0 % 33.6 % 31.4 % Interest expense (income), net (24 ) (22 ) — (67 ) (56 ) — Other (income) expense, net (8 ) (75 ) — (63 ) (85 ) — Income before income taxes 1,416 1,922 -26 % 2,723 3,570 -24 % Income tax expense 253 344 -26 % 509 542 -6 % Effective tax rate 17.9 % 17.9 % 18.7 % 15.2 % NET INCOME $ 1,163 $ 1,578 -26 % $ 2,214 $ 3,028 -27 % Earnings per common share: Basic $ 0.78 $ 1.04 -25 % $ 1.48 $ 1.99 -26 % Diluted $ 0.78 $ 1.03 -24 % $ 1.48 $ 1.97 -25 % Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic 1,486.8 1,520.8 1,492.3 1,524.6 Diluted 1,490.0 1,532.1 1,495.9 1,537.7 Dividends declared per common share $ 0.400 $ 0.370 $ 0.770 $ 0.710 NIKE, Inc. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) November 30, November 30, % Change (Dollars in millions) 2024 2023 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and equivalents $ 7,979 $ 7,919 1 % Short-term investments 1,782 2,008 -11 % Accounts receivable, net 5,302 4,782 11 % Inventories 7,981 7,979 0 % Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,936 1,943 0 % Total current assets 24,980 24,631 1 % Property, plant and equipment, net 4,857 5,153 -6 % Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 2,736 2,943 -7 % Identifiable intangible assets, net 259 269 -4 % Goodwill 240 281 -15 % Deferred income taxes and other assets 4,887 3,926 24 % TOTAL ASSETS $ 37,959 $ 37,203 2 % LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt $ 1,000 $ — 100 % Notes payable 49 6 717 % Accounts payable 3,255 2,709 20 % Current portion of operating lease liabilities 481 456 5 % Accrued liabilities 5,694 5,470 4 % Income taxes payable 767 358 114 % Total current liabilities 11,246 8,999 25 % Long-term debt 7,973 8,930 -11 % Operating lease liabilities 2,562 2,785 -8 % Deferred income taxes and other liabilities 2,141 2,343 -9 % Redeemable preferred stock — — — Shareholders’ equity 14,037 14,146 -1 % TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 37,959 $ 37,203 2 % NIKE, Inc. DIVISIONAL REVENUES (Unaudited) % Change Excluding Currency Changes 1 % Change Excluding Currency Changes 1 THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED (Dollars in millions) 11/30/2024 11/30/2023 % Change 11/30/2024 11/30/2023 % Change North America Footwear $ 3,236 $ 3,757 -14 % -14 % $ 6,448 $ 7,490 -14 % -14 % Apparel 1,693 1,668 1 % 1 % 3,024 3,147 -4 % -4 % Equipment 250 200 25 % 25 % 533 411 30 % 30 % Total 5,179 5,625 -8 % -8 % 10,005 11,048 -9 % -9 % Europe, Middle East & Africa Footwear 1,982 2,186 -9 % -12 % 3,934 4,446 -12 % -12 % Apparel 1,136 1,200 -5 % -8 % 2,129 2,337 -9 % -10 % Equipment 185 181 2 % -1 % 383 394 -3 % -4 % Total 3,303 3,567 -7 % -10 % 6,446 7,177 -10 % -11 % Greater China Footwear 1,203 1,361 -12 % -14 % 2,449 2,648 -8 % -8 % Apparel 472 469 1 % -3 % 832 870 -4 % -6 % Equipment 36 33 9 % 9 % 96 80 20 % 21 % Total 1,711 1,863 -8 % -11 % 3,377 3,598 -6 % -7 % Asia Pacific & Latin America Footwear 1,234 1,303 -5 % -4 % 2,286 2,444 -6 % -3 % Apparel 437 437 0 % 0 % 785 808 -3 % -1 % Equipment 73 65 12 % 10 % 135 125 8 % 10 % Total 1,744 1,805 -3 % -2 % 3,206 3,377 -5 % -2 % Global Brand Divisions 2 13 12 8 % -2 % 27 25 8 % 9 % TOTAL NIKE BRAND 11,950 12,872 -7 % -8 % 23,061 25,225 -9 % -9 % Converse 429 519 -17 % -18 % 930 1,107 -16 % -16 % Corporate 3 (25 ) (3 ) — — (48 ) (5 ) — — TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES $ 12,354 $ 13,388 -8 % -9 % $ 23,943 $ 26,327 -9 % -9 % TOTAL NIKE BRAND Footwear $ 7,655 $ 8,607 -11 % -12 % $ 15,117 $ 17,028 -11 % -11 % Apparel 3,738 3,774 -1 % -2 % 6,770 7,162 -5 % -6 % Equipment 544 479 14 % 12 % 1,147 1,010 14 % 13 % Global Brand Divisions 2 13 12 8 % -2 % 27 25 8 % 9 % TOTAL NIKE BRAND REVENUES $ 11,950 $ 12,872 -7 % -8 % $ 23,061 $ 25,225 -9 % -9 % 1 The percent change has been calculated using actual exchange rates in use during the comparative prior year period and is provided to enhance the visibility of the underlying business trends by excluding the impact of translation arising from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, which is considered a non-GAAP financial measure. Management uses this non-GAAP financial measure when evaluating the Company's performance, including when making financial and operating decisions. Additionally, management believes this non-GAAP financial measure provides investors with additional financial information that should be considered when assessing the Company's underlying business performance and trends. References to this measure should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for other financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies. 2 Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment. 3 Corporate revenues primarily consist of foreign currency hedge gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and Converse, but managed through the Company's central foreign exchange risk management program. NIKE, Inc. EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES 1 (Unaudited) THREE MONTHS ENDED % SIX MONTHS ENDED % (Dollars in millions) 11/30/2024 11/30/2023 Change 11/30/2024 11/30/2023 Change North America $ 1,371 $ 1,526 -10 % $ 2,587 $ 2,960 -13 % Europe, Middle East & Africa 831 927 -10 % 1,623 1,857 -13 % Greater China 375 514 -27 % 877 1,039 -16 % Asia Pacific & Latin America 460 521 -12 % 862 935 -8 % Global Brand Divisions 2 (1,133 ) (1,168 ) 3 % (2,360 ) (2,373 ) 1 % TOTAL NIKE BRAND 1 1,904 2,320 -18 % 3,589 4,418 -19 % Converse 53 115 -54 % 174 282 -38 % Corporate 3 (565 ) (535 ) -6 % (1,107 ) (1,186 ) 7 % TOTAL NIKE, INC. EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES 1 1,392 1,900 -27 % 2,656 3,514 -24 % EBIT margin 1 11.3 % 14.2 % 11.1 % 13.3 % Interest expense (income), net (24 ) (22 ) — (67 ) (56 ) — TOTAL NIKE, INC. INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES $ 1,416 $ 1,922 -26 % $ 2,723 $ 3,570 -24 % 1 The Company evaluates the performance of individual operating segments based on earnings before interest and taxes (commonly referred to as "EBIT"), which represents Net income before Interest expense (income), net and Income tax expense. Total NIKE Brand EBIT, Total NIKE, Inc. EBIT and EBIT margin are considered non-GAAP financial measures. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures when evaluating the Company's performance, including when making financial and operating decisions. Additionally, management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with additional financial information that should be considered when assessing the Company’s underlying business performance and trends. EBIT margin is calculated as total NIKE, Inc. EBIT divided by total NIKE, Inc. Revenues. References to EBIT and EBIT margin should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for other financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies. 2 Global Brand Divisions primarily represent demand creation and operating overhead expense, including product creation and design expenses that are centrally managed for the NIKE Brand, as well as costs associated with NIKE Direct global digital operations and enterprise technology. Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment. 3 Corporate consists primarily of unallocated general and administrative expenses, including expenses associated with centrally managed departments; depreciation and amortization related to the Company’s corporate headquarters; unallocated insurance, benefit and compensation programs, including stock-based compensation; and certain foreign currency gains and losses, including certain hedge gains and losses. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241219682756/en/ CONTACT: Investor Contact: Paul Trussell investor.relations@nike.comMedia Contact: Virginia Rustique-Petteni media.relations@nike.com KEYWORD: OREGON UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: FASHION FOOTWEAR RETAIL SPORTS DEPARTMENT STORES GENERAL SPORTS SOURCE: NIKE, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2024. 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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Carl Ribaudo, domestic tourism expert and author of “Strategy and Creativity Matter; Notes from the Road: Experiences, Insights, and Perspectives from Along the Way,” offers his take on the post-election travel forecast, economic impacts/drivers as well as trends for 2025. “We know that after an election regardless of which party secures office, more and more travelers select destinations that align with their political beliefs and vote with their dollars. Now more than ever, and given some of the pricing challenges we will see this with travelers staying closer to home in their drive markets, and a shorter booking window. “The travel industry under a Trump administration in 2025 could experience both opportunities through domestic tourism initiatives and infrastructure investment, while potential trade restrictions and fiscal policies could present challenges, depending on the administration’s direction with global partners and economic stability,” Ribaudo said. “Tax cuts and deregulation could stimulate travel spending, but also raise inflation concerns, while stricter immigration policies could impact inbound tourism from other countries.” Ribaudo’s recently published book is available now in paperback via Amazon . Going beyond the surface-level aspects of tourism consulting, Ribaudo delves into the deeper nuances, challenges, and lessons through engaging anecdotes and reflections. Drawing from an extensive career, the author shares insights from over 70 U.S. destinations, offering practical advice to understanding the industry and sharpening critical thinking strategies. Ribaudo, a thought leader and innovator in the tourism industry, creates scenario planning and economic modeling for destination marketing organizations. Additionally, he is involved in various services, including marketing research (as a partner in the Travel Analytics Group), strategy and planning, tourism economic analysis, and measurement. His interests include destination competitiveness, organizational change, and destination and organizational strategy design. Ribaudo is a trusted advisor to many CEOs and senior executives throughout the industry working with destinations like Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, Discover Vail and Travel Nevada. Designed to provide tourism executives with new ways of thinking competitively and challenge the status quo, Ribaudo’s “Notes from the Road” offers insight into why strategic plans often fail, developing strategy for a technology world, and managing the uncertain nature of tourism. Ribaudo also has a variety of published articles/whitepapers available on his website, ( https://www.smgonline.net/blog ) including: Topography’s Role in Shaping Destination Culture, Appeal, and Strategy. A Contrast between South Lake Tahoe and Carmel, CA Why Do Most Tourism Strategic Plans Fall Short? The Downside of Being Data Driven The Politics of Tourism, A Strategic Approach for DMOs For more details, or to schedule a speaking engagement, contact: Carl@smgonline.net .
( ) stock has languished in 2024 despite the market charging to record highs. Since this time last year, Australia's largest telco has risen a touch under 2% to $3.86. As a comparison, the (ASX: XJO) has climbed almost 19% over the same period. That's a significant underperformance and is despite the telco giant delivering in August. Telstra's results For FY 2024, Telstra reported a 1% increase in total income to $23.5 billion. This reflects growth across Mobile, International, InfraCo fixed and Amplitel. Things were even better for its earnings, thanks to the key Mobile business. Telstra's Mobile earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation ( ) increased by 9.2% in FY 2024 to $5,026 million. This was due to high margin services revenue growth and cost-outs. This ultimately led to Telstra recording a 3.6% lift in underlying EBITDA to $8.2 billion and a 7.5% jump in underlying net profit after tax to $2.3 billion. Yet despite this, Telstra stock is down in the dumps. So, should you be buying? Let's see what a couple of leading brokers are saying. Is it time to buy Telstra stock? All but one of the major brokers currently have the equivalent of buy ratings on Telstra's shares with price targets suggesting that upside of 10%+ is possible. One of those brokers is Bell Potter, which has a buy rating and $4.30 price target on the company's shares. This implies potential upside of 11.5% for investors. It recently said: We have lowered the discount we apply in the PE ratio valuation from 15% to 10% due to the good result, soft upgrade to guidance and potential material uplift in FCF in FY26. There are no other changes to the key assumptions in our other valuations. The net result is a 2% increase in our PT to $4.30 which is a 9% premium to the share price and we maintain our BUY recommendation. We believe the stock looks reasonable value on an FY25 PE ratio of c.20x when all of the comps in the S&P/ASX 20 trade on >20x. We also believe the forecast fully franked yield of 4.8% is attractive when CBA's forecast yield is now
ALHAMBRA, Calif. , Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Astrana Health, Inc. ("Astrana," and together with its subsidiaries and affiliated entities, the "Company") (NASDAQ: ASTH), a leading provider-centric, technology-powered healthcare company enabling providers to deliver accessible, high-quality, and high-value care to all, today announced that leadership is participating in the J.P. Morgan 2025 Healthcare Conference, being held in San Francisco , on Tuesday, January 14, 2024 , including a presentation at 10:30am PT from President and CEO of Astrana Health, Brandon Sim . The webcast link and related presentation materials will be available in the "IR Calendar" section of the Company's website: https://ir.astranahealth.com/news-events/ir-calendar . About Astrana Health, Inc. Astrana is a leading provider-centric, technology-powered healthcare company enabling providers to deliver accessible, high-quality, and high-value care to all. Leveraging its proprietary end-to-end technology solutions, Astrana operates an integrated healthcare delivery platform that enables providers to successfully participate in value-based care arrangements, thus empowering them to deliver high quality care to patients in a cost-effective manner. Headquartered in Alhambra, California , Astrana serves over 12,000 providers and over 1.1 million Americans in value-based care arrangements. Its subsidiaries and affiliates include management services organizations (MSOs), affiliated independent practice associations (IPAs), accountable care organizations (ACOs), and care delivery entities across primary, multi-specialty, and ancillary care. For more information, please visit www.astranahealth.com . FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Investor Relations (626) 943-6491 Asher Dewhurst , ICR Healthcare investors@astranahealth.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/astrana-health-inc-to-participate-in-upcoming-investor-conference-302336639.html SOURCE Astrana Health, Inc.