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Morrissey throws 67-yard TD pass to Calwise Jr. to lift Eastern Kentucky over North Alabama 21-15, the world's largest retailer, said on Monday that it had reviewed its to align them with a thorough review of its operational practices after facing heavy pressure from conservative groups in the country. Among the measures, considered a setback in openness to diversity, are: to stop considering race and gender as a way to increase diversity when offering contracts to suppliers. The consortium noted that it does not have gender quotas and that it does not plan to have them in the future. However, it said it plans to stop collecting demographic data to determine eligibility for grant funding. A spokesperson told ABC News that: "We've been on a journey and we know we're not perfect," the statement continued, "but every decision comes from a place of wanting to foster a sense of belonging, open doors to opportunity for all of our associates, customers and suppliers and be a Walmart for everyone." Additionally, told the AP that This means they will no longer be able to list or sell An example is chest binders for young people who may be using the products as part of their gender-affirming care. It should be noted that such measures have been applied to other large corporations by conservative groups. These changes include not renewing a five-year commitment to a at the hands of police, and withdrawing from a prominent gay rights index. In addition, when it comes to race or gender, will not give preferential treatment to suppliers. These conservative groups are using a ruling in June 2023 that ends affirmative action in college admissions. Emboldened by that decision, conservative groups have filed lawsuits with similar arguments against corporations, targeting workplace initiatives such as diversity programs and hiring practices that prioritize historically marginalized groups. Meanwhile, has been attacking , calling out individual companies on social media platform X. Several of those companies have subsequently announced that they are withdrawing their initiatives, including But , which employs 1.6 million workers in the United States, is the largest company to do so. With information from LAPRESSE
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Donald Trump has threatened to seize the Panama Canal, revived calls to buy Greenland and joked about annexing Canada -- leaving the world guessing once again whether he is serious or not. By challenging the sovereignty of some of Washington's closest allies four weeks before he even returns to the Oval Office, the US-president elect has underscored his credentials as global disruptor-in-chief. His comments have renewed fears from his first term that Trump will end up being harsher on US friends than he is on adversaries like Russia and China. But there are also suspicions that billionaire tycoon Trump is looking for leverage as part of the "art of the deal" -- and that the former reality television star is grabbing headlines to look strong at home and abroad. "It's hard to tell how much of this he really wants, and how much is the latest soundbite that will be heard around the world," said Frank Sesno, a professor at George Washington University and former White House correspondent. "He puts other leaders in position of having to figure out what is literal and what is not," he told AFP. The idea of buying Greenland is not a new one for Trump. He also raised the prospect of purchasing the vast strategic island, a Danish territory, during his first term in office. He revived his push over the weekend when naming his ambassador to Copenhagen, saying the "ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity" for US national security. But he received the same answer this time as he did then, with Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede saying on Monday that the resource-rich island was "not for sale." Yet his most headline-grabbing remarks have been on Panama, as he slammed what he called unfair fees for US ships passing through and threatened to demand control of the Panama Canal be returned to Washington. Trump said on Sunday that if Panama did not agree "then we will demand that the Panama Canal be returned to the United States of America -- in full, quickly and without question." He also hinted at China's growing influence around the canal, which was built by the United States in 1914 to link the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It was returned to Panama under a 1977 deal. Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino dismissed Trump's threats, saying that "every square meter" of the canal would remain in Panamanian hands. Trump responded on TruthSocial: "We'll see about that!" Trump also teased neighboring Canada last week that it would be a "great idea" to become the 51st US state -- but against a dark backdrop of threatened tariffs. Sesno said it was hard for other countries to know how to deal with Trump's comments. "Well, it's clearly a joke. Or is it? said Sesno. "Imagine if you're the President of Panama, how do you react to something like that? You can't ignore it and your country will not let you. So the ripple effect of these comments is extraordinary." Trump's harsh treatment of US allies also stands in stark contrast to his repeated praise for the leaders of US foes -- including Russia's Vladimir Putin, who invaded Ukraine in 2022 in a bid for a land-grab. But there is still likely to be method behind Trump's rhetoric. "Maybe the message is for China" when Trump talks about buying Greenland, said Stephanie Pezard, senior political scientist with the Rand Corporation. Just as Trump expressed concern about Beijing's influence in Panama, China's growing presence in the Arctic and its ties with Russia were "something that the US is really worried about," Pezard told AFP. But there could also be a signal to Denmark that 'If you're too friendly with China, you'll find us in your way" -- even though Denmark and Greenland had been "very good NATO allies." And perhaps Trump knows the reality. Any US plan to "buy" Greenland would be unfeasible "not just in international law but more broadly in the global order that the US has been trying to uphold," she said. dk/bgs‘Social revenge attacks’ raising concerns about deeper societal issues in China. What can be done?
Twist Bioscience Co. ( NASDAQ:TWST – Get Free Report ) CEO Emily M. Leproust sold 1,654 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, December 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $44.90, for a total transaction of $74,264.60. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 673,064 shares in the company, valued at $30,220,573.60. This trade represents a 0.25 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website . Twist Bioscience Stock Down 2.1 % TWST opened at $48.17 on Friday. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $45.58 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $46.74. Twist Bioscience Co. has a 52-week low of $27.41 and a 52-week high of $60.90. The company has a market cap of $2.86 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -13.38 and a beta of 1.82. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several equities research analysts have weighed in on TWST shares. Scotiabank increased their price target on Twist Bioscience from $50.00 to $54.00 and gave the stock a “sector outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 19th. Barclays dropped their target price on Twist Bioscience from $55.00 to $52.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, November 19th. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $58.00 price target on shares of Twist Bioscience in a report on Tuesday, November 26th. Evercore ISI raised their price objective on shares of Twist Bioscience from $52.00 to $56.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 1st. Finally, Leerink Partners boosted their target price on shares of Twist Bioscience from $45.00 to $48.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 17th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, one has issued a hold rating and eight have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $51.90. Institutional Inflows and Outflows A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Principal Financial Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Twist Bioscience by 67.5% during the third quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 205,864 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,301,000 after acquiring an additional 82,953 shares during the last quarter. Oddo BHF Asset Management Sas acquired a new position in Twist Bioscience in the 3rd quarter valued at $3,302,000. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Twist Bioscience in the 3rd quarter valued at $95,000. Franklin Resources Inc. boosted its stake in Twist Bioscience by 3.4% during the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 252,064 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,756,000 after purchasing an additional 8,308 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB purchased a new stake in shares of Twist Bioscience during the third quarter worth $34,000. Twist Bioscience Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Twist Bioscience Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of synthetic DNA-based products. The company offers synthetic genes and gene fragments used in product development for therapeutics, diagnostics, chemicals/materials, food/agriculture, data storage, and various applications within academic research by biotech, pharma, industrial chemical, and agricultural companies, as well as academic labs; Oligo pools used in targeted NGS, CRISPR gene editing, mutagenesis experiments, DNA origami, DNA computing, data storage in DNA, and other applications; and immunoglobulin G proteins for customers focused on the pursuit of drug discovery and development. See Also Receive News & Ratings for Twist Bioscience Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Twist Bioscience and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .For those on the right side of the political aisle, 2024 was a mixed bag. On the one hand, we had to trudge through the final year of Joe Biden’s disastrous presidency while fighting tooth and nail to prevent the administration from inflicting further economic carnage. On the other hand, we also were given an enormous gift at the beginning of November with the victory of Donald Trump. Now, without further ado, I present the top five moments of 2024. First, it goes without saying that the election on Nov. 5 was, by far, the best moment of 2024. At the start of 2024, things did not look good for Trump as he faced a litany of felony charges across multiple jurisdictions. However, despite the legal onslaught, Trump refused to back down. Then, Trump pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in political history as he cruised to victory and helped the Republican Party gain control of both houses of Congress. This election will go down in history as a turning point, considering the vast inroads Trump made among voters who traditionally voted for Democrats. In second place among the best moments of 2024 comes Biden’s devastating debate performance. Although the polls were tight heading into the debate between Trump and Biden, the absolutely pitiful performance by Biden completely changed the state of the race. Soon after Biden flopped in front of millions of Americans, the Democratic Party pulled the plug on his reelection effort. Of course, this short-sighted move benefited Trump greatly. Even more important, it led to the rise of Vice President Kamala Harris to the top of the Democratic ticket. Considering that Harris flip-flopped on basically every central policy position, it really was a blessing in disguise that she inherited Biden’s place and was eventually destroyed by Trump. In third place , and this could have easily been first or second, comes Trump’s survival of two assassination attempts. In midsummer, Trump was crisscrossing the country, holding outdoor rallies. Unfortunately, Trump’s proclivity to engage with his supporters nearly cost him his life. However, despite two would-be assassins somehow evading Secret Service detection, and one getting several shots off, Trump was largely unharmed. While this was a blessing, we also must never forget that one person, Corey Comperatore, died at the Butler rally and two others were wounded. For the fourth-best moment of 2024, I suggest the incredible technological feat achieved by SpaceX. On Oct. 14, SpaceX launched its Super Heavy Starship, the most powerful rocket in the world. Then, in an unprecedented engineering marvel, the 23-story-tall Super Heavy booster returned to the launch pad in an upright position and was “caught” without a hitch. It was like something straight out of a science-fiction movie, and it clearly demonstrated that the age of space exploration has entered a new chapter. Rounding out the best moments of 2024, in fifth place, let’s return to the political arena and the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency. For decades, conservatives and libertarians have been warning that the size and scope of the federal government is totally unsustainable and that big government is bad news for personal liberty. Finally, some significant spending cuts and institutional reforms are in the offing. With the national debt exceeding $36 trillion and trillion-dollar deficits the new normal, we need to downsize the federal bureaucracy and get back on sound fiscal footing before it is too late.
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India clocked a major rise in the sale of luxury cars in 2024. A report by The Economic Times revealed that the country saw more than six vehicles priced above Rs 50 lakh being sold every hour in the year. This indicated a major rise in the performance of the luxury car industry. Comparatively, five years earlier, the industry clocked sales of just two cars per hour in the segment, the report said. This surge was attributed to the robust demand in the premium segment of the market and a rising affluent customer base. The report further noted that the luxury car industry is anticipated to grow further with automakers thinking to launch more than two dozen new models in the coming year. This growth rate might be moderate due to a high base, experts project sales to surpass 50,000 units for the first time in the year. Citing Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head, Audi India, the report said, “There may be 8-10 per cent growth in 2025.” The executive attributed this to a robust recovery seen in demand post the Covid-19 pandemic. Santosh Iyer, MD and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, pointed out that the sector’s growth would be backed by a supportive business environment, consistent earnings, and optimism among consumers. Also Read : Stock Market Holidays: BSE, NSE To Remain Closed For 8 Days In January 2025, Check Full List Here The report noted that Mercedes-Benz India is set to end 2024 with sales of almost 20,000 cars, registering a strong performance. The firm clocked a 13 per cent hike in sales, with 14,379 units sold during the first nine months of the year. Iyer stated that the firm intends to continue its pace in 2025 with more product launches and expansion in the market. BMW India also recorded high sales, climbing 5 per cent to touch 10,556 vehicles between the January-September 2024 period. On the other hand, Audi India saw a 16 per cent fall in sales owing to supply chain constraints, however, the automaker plans to make a strong recovery in 2025 with a new lineup. Despite the growth, luxury cars accounted for a little over 1 per cent of the Indian automobile market, which was the lowest among major global economies. As per the Wealth Report 2024 from Knight Frank, the country is expected to see the largest surge in ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) globally, with the number set to climb by 50 per cent from 13,263 in 2023 to 19,908 by 2028.PCN: Interest Rates And Inflation Likely To Pressure Bonds And Bond Funds