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The dynamic one-two punch of Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley have propelled the Eagles to their NFC East-leading 12-3 record. But they weren't able to win consistently — and become the NFL 's best rushing attack this season — without the help from their offensive lineman, who were gifted by the two stars with a unique present. As an expression of gratitude for the holidays, Hurts and Barkley presented each member of the offensive line with a custom, black golf carts displaying their last name and number on the side. Here's another look at the custom golf carts Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley gifted each member of the #Eagles offensive line for Christmas: https://t.co/nA4BIfkMWX pic.twitter.com/2dq6Iwoqe9 Philadelphia has accumulated over 187 rushing yards per game. Barkley is amidst not only a renaissance campaign, but a career season where he himself is averaging 122 yards, which is the best rate across the NFL . At 1,838 total rushing yards and with two games left in the Eagles' regular season, Barkley can still break Eric Dickerson's all-time single-season rushing yards record of 2,105. This story is being updated...
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19 analysts have shared their evaluations of Exact Sciences EXAS during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives. The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 13 6 0 0 0 Last 30D 2 0 0 0 0 1M Ago 10 4 0 0 0 2M Ago 0 1 0 0 0 3M Ago 1 1 0 0 0 Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $75.37, a high estimate of $95.00, and a low estimate of $60.00. A 3.95% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $78.47. Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Exact Sciences. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets. Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target Dan Brennan TD Cowen Raises Buy $86.00 $82.00 Mark Massaro BTIG Raises Buy $75.00 $65.00 David Westenberg Piper Sandler Lowers Overweight $75.00 $85.00 Patrick Donnelly Citigroup Lowers Buy $75.00 $80.00 Brandon Couillard Jefferies Raises Buy $85.00 $84.00 Mark Massaro BTIG Lowers Buy $65.00 $82.00 Daniel Arias Stifel Lowers Buy $67.00 $82.00 Kyle Mikson Canaccord Genuity Lowers Buy $75.00 $95.00 Dan Brennan TD Cowen Lowers Buy $82.00 $90.00 Matthew Sykes Goldman Sachs Lowers Buy $65.00 $75.00 Vijay Kumar Evercore ISI Group Lowers Outperform $60.00 $80.00 Alex Nowark Craig-Hallum Lowers Buy $65.00 $82.00 Bruce Jackson Benchmark Lowers Buy $65.00 $67.00 Catherine Schulte Baird Lowers Outperform $67.00 $70.00 Eve Burstein Bernstein Raises Outperform $90.00 $75.00 Kyle Mikson Canaccord Genuity Raises Buy $95.00 $75.00 Vijay Kumar Evercore ISI Group Raises Outperform $80.00 $72.00 Kyle Mikson Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy $75.00 $75.00 David Westenberg Piper Sandler Raises Overweight $85.00 $75.00 Key Insights: Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Exact Sciences. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company. Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Exact Sciences compared to the broader market. Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Exact Sciences's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time. Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Exact Sciences's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table. Stay up to date on Exact Sciences analyst ratings. Get to Know Exact Sciences Better Exact Sciences, headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, provides cancer screening and diagnostic test products in the United States and internationally. Exact's Cologuard screening test, a noninvasive stool-based DNA test, is a precancer screening test for colorectal cancer. The company also competes in the precision oncology market with Oncotype DX, a suite of tissue-based genomic tests for estimating recurrence risk and likelihood of benefit from chemotherapy for breast and colon cancer, and OncoExTra, a liquid-based comprehensive genomic profiling test. It is also developing liquid biopsy tests for molecular residual disease, colorectal cancer screening, and multicancer screening. Exact Sciences: Delving into Financials Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale. Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Exact Sciences's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 12.78% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Health Care sector. Net Margin: Exact Sciences's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of -5.4%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management. Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of -1.19%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital. Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.57%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets. Debt Management: Exact Sciences's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.86 . Analyst Ratings: Simplified Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks. Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors. If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in Benzinga Pro . Breaking: Wall Street's Next Big Mover Benzinga's #1 analyst just identified a stock poised for explosive growth. This under-the-radar company could surge 200%+ as major market shifts unfold. Click here for urgent details . This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.DETROIT — In the end, the amount and way the Red Wings were losing lately was simply too much to ignore. And with that, the Wings fired coach Derek Lalonde and replaced him with former San Jose Sharks head coach Todd McLellan on Thursday. In a release just after noon, the Wings announced that Steve Yzerman, the Wings’ executive vice-president and general manager, named McLellan the team’s 29th head coach in franchise history and signed McLellan to a multi-year contract. The Wings also hired Trent Yawney as an assistant coach, replacing Bob Boughner, another former Sharks head coach who oversaw the defense and penalty-kill. McLellan will be behind the bench Friday, as the Wings return from the three-day NHL holiday break to host Toronto. Yzerman and McLellan will address the media on Friday. McLellan is San Jose’s all-time winningest coach, compiling a 311-155-63 mark over seven full seasons from 2008-15. He won three Pacific Division titles and had a 30-32 record in the postseason, reaching the conference finals in 2010 and 2011. McLellan’s Sharks teams finished with more than 100 points four times, winning the President’s Trophy in the 2008-09 season that also saw McLellan named a finalist for the Jack Adams Trophy as coach of the year. The Wings have struggled to a 13-17-4 record, good for 30 points, just two points above Buffalo for last place in the Eastern Conference. They trail Ottawa by eight points (38-30) for the final of two Eastern Conference wild-card positions. After just missing the playoffs last spring on the final night of the season on a tiebreaker, the Wings struggled from the start this season. They lost three of their first four games and have struggled mightily to get to, or above, the .500 mark ever since. The Wings have lost their last three games, and the way they did likely pushed Yzerman to replace Lalonde. The Wings let a third-period lead slip away at Little Caesars on Dec. 20 to Montreal and lost, 4-3, then lost the next night in Montreal, 5-1, watching the Canadiens score the last five goals consecutively with not a ton of pushback. Monday, the Wings were shut, 4-0, at LCA, looking listless, at times. The Wings were serenaded with a loud chorus of boos after each period, culminating with a lot of pent-up frustration at the end of the game. Lalonde, 52, ended his Wings career with an 89-86-23 record. This was his first NHL head-coaching job, and he was in his third season guiding the Wings. After last season’s exciting finish and near-playoff miss, there was plenty of optimism heading into this Wings season. The team’s overall defense needed to improve, and scoring was expected to be an issue because of the personnel losses the Wings had, but the roster appeared to be competitive. But Lalonde wasn’t able to appreciably fix any of the problem areas. The Wings rank 25th in goals-against (3.26), only slightly better than last season’s final average (3.35). Scoring goals has been a larger-than-expected issue. With the departures of Jake Walman, Shayne Gostisbehere, David Perron, Robby Fabbri and Daniel Sprong, the Wings were hoping for internal improvement, but it hasn’t happened. They currently rank 29th, at 2.56 goals scored per game (the Wings were 13th last season, scoring 3.12 goals per game). Add to that, a dismal penalty kill that ranks 31st (68.8%), and it’s made for a frustrating season. In steps McLellan, 57, who was an assistant coach under Mike Babcock from 2005-08. Yzerman, incidentally, was the captain in his final playing season and first season for McLellan in Detroit under Babcock. McLellan has 16 seasons of NHL head-coaching experience, posting a 598-412-134 regular-season record and a 42-46 postseason mark with the Los Angeles Kings (2019-24), Edmonton Oilers (2015-19) and Sharks (2008-15). His 598 regular-season wins are ranked 24th in NHL history and sixth-most among active coaches behind Paul Maurice (891), Lindy Ruff (876), Peter Laviolette (823), John Tortorella (757) and Peter DeBoer (632). Teams coached by McLellan have reached the 50-win mark three times and the 100-point plateau six times. McLellan’s teams have also advanced to the Stanley Cup playoffs nine times, including six consecutive postseason appearances with the Sharks. Known as an upbeat coach with strong communication skills, McLellan is regarded as an effective coach of young players dating back to a successful junior hockey coaching career. McLellan, along with Yzerman, will be under increasing pressure to end a Wings’ streak of not making the playoffs for eight consecutive seasons. Only Buffalo, at 13 seasons, has a longer current streak.
By Noam N. Levey, KFF Health News Worried that President-elect Donald Trump will curtail federal efforts to take on the nation’s medical debt problem, patient and consumer advocates are looking to states to help people who can’t afford their medical bills or pay down their debts. “The election simply shifts our focus,” said Eva Stahl, who oversees public policy at Undue Medical Debt, a nonprofit that has worked closely with the Biden administration and state leaders on medical debt. “States are going to be the epicenter of policy change to mitigate the harms of medical debt.” New state initiatives may not be enough to protect Americans from medical debt if the incoming Trump administration and congressional Republicans move forward with plans to scale back federal aid that has helped millions gain health insurance or reduce the cost of their plans in recent years. Comprehensive health coverage that limits patients’ out-of-pocket costs remains the best defense against medical debt. But in the face of federal retrenchment, advocates are eyeing new initiatives in state legislatures to keep medical bills off people’s credit reports, a consumer protection that can boost credit scores and make it easier to buy a car, rent an apartment, or even get a job. Several states are looking to strengthen oversight of medical credit cards and other financial products that can leave patients paying high interest rates on top of their medical debt. Some states are also exploring new ways to compel hospitals to bolster financial aid programs to help their patients avoid sinking into debt. “There’s an enormous amount that states can do,” said Elisabeth Benjamin, who leads health care initiatives at the nonprofit Community Service Society of New York. “Look at what’s happened here.” New York state has enacted several laws in recent years to rein in hospital debt collections and to expand financial aid for patients, often with support from both Democrats and Republicans in the legislature. “It doesn’t matter the party. No one likes medical debt,” Benjamin said. Other states that have enacted protections in recent years include Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington. Many measures picked up bipartisan support. President Joe Biden’s administration has proved to be an ally in state efforts to control health care debt. Such debt burdens 100 million people in the United States, a KFF Health News investigation found . Led by Biden appointee Rohit Chopra, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has made medical debt a priority , going after aggressive collectors and exposing problematic practices across the medical debt industry. Earlier this year, the agency proposed landmark regulations to remove medical bills from consumer credit scores. The White House also championed legislation to boost access to government-subsidized health insurance and to cap out-of-pocket drug costs for seniors, both key bulwarks against medical debt. Trump hasn’t indicated whether his administration will move ahead with the CFPB credit reporting rule, which was slated to be finalized early next year. Congressional Republicans, who will control the House and Senate next year, have blasted the proposal as regulatory overreach that will compromise the value of credit reports. And Elon Musk, the billionaire whom Trump has tapped to lead his initiative to shrink government, last week called for the elimination of the watchdog agency . “Delete CFPB,” Musk posted on X. If the CFPB withdraws the proposed regulation, states could enact their own rules, following the lead of Colorado, New York, and other states that have passed credit reporting bans since 2023. Advocates in Massachusetts are pushing the legislature there to take up a ban when it reconvenes in January. “There are a lot of different levers that states have to take on medical debt,” said April Kuehnhoff, a senior attorney at the National Consumer Law Center, which has helped lead national efforts to expand debt protections for patients. Kuehnhoff said she expects more states to crack down on medical credit card providers and other companies that lend money to patients to pay off medical bills, sometimes at double-digit interest rates. Under the Biden administration, the CFPB has been investigating patient financing companies amid warnings that many people may not understand that signing up for a medical credit card such as CareCredit or enrolling in a payment plan through a financial services company can pile on more debt. If the CFPB efforts stall under Trump, states could follow the lead of California, New York, and Illinois, which have all tightened rules governing patient lending in recent years. Consumer advocates say states are also likely to continue expanding efforts to get hospitals to provide more financial assistance to reduce or eliminate bills for low- and middle-income patients, a key protection that can keep people from slipping into debt. Hospitals historically have not made this aid readily available, prompting states such as California, Colorado, and Washington to set stronger standards to ensure more patients get help with bills they can’t afford. This year, North Carolina also won approval from the Biden administration to withhold federal funding from hospitals in the state unless they agreed to expand financial assistance. In Georgia, where state government is entirely in Republican control, officials have been discussing new measures to get hospitals to provide more assistance to patients. “When we talk about hospitals putting profits over patients, we get lots of nodding in the legislature from Democrats and Republicans,” said Liz Coyle, executive director of Georgia Watch, a consumer advocacy nonprofit. Many advocates caution, however, that state efforts to bolster patient protections will be critically undermined if the Trump administration cuts federal funding for health insurance programs such as Medicaid and the insurance marketplaces established through the Affordable Care Act. Trump and congressional Republicans have signaled their intent to roll back federal subsidies passed under Biden that make health plans purchased on ACA marketplaces more affordable. That could hike annual premiums by hundreds or even thousands of dollars for many enrollees, according to estimates by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a think tank. And during Trump’s first term, he backed efforts in Republican-led states to restrict enrollment in their Medicaid safety net programs through rules that would require people to work in order to receive benefits. GOP state leaders in Idaho, Louisiana, and other states have expressed a desire to renew such efforts. “That’s all a recipe for more medical debt,” said Stahl, of Undue Medical Debt. Jessica Altman, who heads the Covered California insurance marketplace, warned that federal cuts will imperil initiatives in her state that have limited copays and deductibles and curtailed debt for many state residents. “States like California that have invested in critical affordable programs for our residents will face tough decisions,” she said. ©2024 KFF Health News. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Richard A. Grafmyre CFP®, Chief Executive Officer of Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc., PWOD has announced that the Company's Board of Directors declared a fourth quarter 2024 cash dividend of $0.32 per share. The dividend is payable December 23, 2024 to shareholders of record December 10, 2024. About Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. is the bank holding company for Jersey Shore State Bank and Luzerne Bank. The banks serve customers in North Central and North Eastern Pennsylvania through their retail banking, commercial banking, mortgage services and financial services divisions. Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. stock is listed on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol PWOD. Previous press releases and additional information can be obtained from the company's website at www.pwod.com . Contact: Richard A. Grafmyre, Chief Executive Officer 300 Market Street, Williamsport, PA, 17701 (570) 322-1111 (888) 412-5772 pwod@pwod.com www.pwod.com © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
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A company that turned homeowners into renters abruptly shuts downAll-star goalie Thatcher Demko will return to the Vancouver Canucks lineup Friday. Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet said Demko will backup Kevin Lankinen as Vancouver hosts the Columbus Blue Jackets. It will be Demko’s first game since April 21 when the Canucks beat the Nashville Predators 4-2 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. He suffered an injury to the popliteus muscle in his knee during the game and has been working his way back ever since. When the 28-year-old netminder from San Diego, Calif., gets a start remains to be seen, but having Demko back in uniform is an important step, Tocchet said. “He’s a leader on the team. He’s a different type of leader,” the coach said after morning skate Friday. “The guy works awfully hard. He’s spent a lot of time by himself working out, he’s here at 7 a.m. working with one trainer. So I think the what it’s contagious to me is the hard work he does. The young guys see this stuff how dedicated he is. I see that really helps our locker room.” Demko had a 35-14-2 record with a .918 save percentage, a 2.45 goals-against average and five shutouts in regular-season play last year and played in the all-star game for the second time in his career. Vancouver inked Lankinen to a one-year, US$875,000 deal during training camp and he has split the crease with Arturs Silovs to start the season, with the pair backstopping the Canucks to a 13-7-4 record.
This past September, Philadelphia TV viewers were surprised when one of the city's leading TV newscasters abruptly disappeared from TV screens. But after only a few months, she's re-emerged... in a big way! Jessica Kartalija Joins Philly's 6abc Jessica Kartalija announced on social media last week that she had joined the 6abc team. In an Instagram post, she was holding a 6abc mug and captioned it as "finally ready to spill the tea," saying she would see you soon on 6abc. READ MORE: Jamie Apody Breaks Silence About Departure from 6abc Well, we didn't have to wait long to see Kartalija on-air at 6abc. Her first report came Wednesday evening from Levittown . She also appeared on-air during the station's (very rainy) Thanksgiving Day Parade broadcast from the Ben Franklin Parkway alongside a slew of the station's most familiar faces. We've reached out to 6abc to comment on Kartalija's role at the station, but it looks like she's working as a field reporter for now. READ MORE: 6abc Hires Jamie Apody's Replacement, Jason Dumas A spokesperson for the TV station did offer some insight exclusively to the Philadelphia Business Journal. They say that Jessica joined the Action News team as a "part-time reporter," but they didn't offer more details about her employment. Of course, with a lot of the station's veteran reporters taking vacation time over the course of the holiday season, it is highly possibly we'll see her frequently on TV. In fact, on Monday, she appeared in an early evening report outside of Philadelphia International Airport about holiday travel. Jessica Kartalija Abruptly Departs Philadelphia's CBS 3 Jessica's joining 6abc comes about three months after her relatively abrupt departure from Philadelphia's CBS 3. She had been with the station since 2018. We told you about that when the news first broke here. Her most recent work at the station had her partnered with Philadelphia TV legend Ukee Washington for their evening newscasts at 5 pm, 6 pm, and 11 pm. We don't know exactly why Kartalija departed the network, but it appears as if it was likely a cost-cutting move by the station. Since Jessica was released from the station, however, Ukee has been anchoring the station's 6 pm and 11 pm broadcasts solo (without a co-anchor). We'll see if this part-time role at 6abc becomes full-time for Jessica. Welcome back to our TV screens! Where Are They Now? Looking Back at Philadelphia TV's Most Famous Anchors From John Bolaris to Larry Mendte and from Lisa Thomas-Laurie to Renee Chenault-Fattah, Philadelphia's media landscape has been shaped by some of the nation's most iconic anchors (and reporters). But where are they now? We take a look back: Gallery Credit: Joe, 94.5 PST
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