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[Issue in Focus] Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education Opens UNESCO International Forum on the Future of Education – Pioneering a New Path in Educational TransformationPathstone Holdings LLC lowered its holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. ( NYSE:JPM ) by 0.6% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 452,101 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 2,775 shares during the quarter. Pathstone Holdings LLC’s holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. were worth $95,324,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in JPM. Henrickson Nauta Wealth Advisors Inc. raised its stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 1.3% during the 3rd quarter. Henrickson Nauta Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 3,436 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $725,000 after buying an additional 45 shares during the last quarter. Sunburst Financial Group LLC grew its holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 0.8% during the third quarter. Sunburst Financial Group LLC now owns 5,696 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $1,201,000 after acquiring an additional 45 shares during the period. West Wealth Group LLC raised its position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 3.6% during the third quarter. West Wealth Group LLC now owns 1,327 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $280,000 after acquiring an additional 46 shares in the last quarter. Delta Financial Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 0.3% in the third quarter. Delta Financial Advisors LLC now owns 15,519 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $3,272,000 after acquiring an additional 46 shares during the period. Finally, Instrumental Wealth LLC boosted its position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 4.5% in the 2nd quarter. Instrumental Wealth LLC now owns 1,101 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $230,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 71.55% of the company’s stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Trading Up 1.6 % JPM opened at $248.56 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.27, a current ratio of 0.89 and a quick ratio of 0.89. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $223.14 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $211.76. The firm has a market capitalization of $699.78 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.83, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.53 and a beta of 1.10. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a 1-year low of $152.71 and a 1-year high of $249.15. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Increases Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, October 4th were paid a dividend of $1.25 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, October 4th. This is an increase from JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.15. This represents a $5.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.01%. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s payout ratio is 27.82%. Analysts Set New Price Targets Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $240.00 to $270.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, November 15th. Robert W. Baird lowered shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating and set a $200.00 target price on the stock. in a research note on Thursday, November 7th. Oppenheimer lowered JPMorgan Chase & Co. from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday. 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MUMBAI: It’s not Delhi, but on Thursday Mumbai came close. A curtain of haze rolled in and hung heavy over many parts of Mumbai, alarming citizens as visibility was poorer than usual. Social media buzzed with comments and images of Mumbai lost in a haze, now a regular feature in winter in this metropolis. On Thursday, however, the haze was particularly dense and murky. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) received an unusually high number of complaints regarding poor air quality. Some citizens were alarmed, many were angry. The 24-hour Air Quality Index (AQI), taken at 4pm, was 160, in the ‘moderate’ category, but that was no comfort, as visibility had plummeted. Scientists say this is merely an average figure and AQI varies widely across the city. For instance, Siddharth Nagar in Worli had the worst short spikes. Here, particulate matter of PM10 size reflected an AQI between 401 and 500, characterised as severe, from 7am to 10am. Consequently, AQI here yo-yoed between ‘poor’ and ‘very poor’, breaching permissible levels several times over. Similarly, Navy Nagar in Colaba too experienced PM10 levels , in the ‘poor’ category on the AQI scale, from 10am till sundown. In Borivali West, PM2.5 levels were over AQI 300 – in the very poor category – from 9am to 8pm. Malad West was similarly plagued with very poor levels of PM2.5. Deonar spiked into the very poor zone with PM 2.5 levels, from 9am to 11am. BKC saw a spike in PM2.5 and PM10 levels, to ‘poor’ levels, between 8am till noon. Kandivali West, Sewri and Mazgaon were in the ‘poor’ category for almost 24 hours. Worse, air pollution monitors in areas where complaints had poured in, such as Worli, Deonar, Bandra and Shivaji Nagar, were either not working or only partially functional. As a result, AQI in these areas were not taken into account in the city’s overall average AQI. Weather scientists say haze is essentially a combination of local weather conditions, suspended particulate matter such as dust, and gaseous emissions from vehicles and other sources. A unique combination of these on Thursday resulted in a hazy curtain of low visibility that draped Mumbai. According to a scientist at the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay, “Low temperatures and low wind speeds together result in a drop in natural ventilation. Also, right now, Mumbai’s air has high moisture content, which causes aerosols to swell and get trapped in the air. This creates haze,” he said. Sushma Nair, scientist at the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), agreed. “A Western Disturbance is approaching Mumbai, bringing in cloudy weather with a lot of moisture from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. Suspended particles cling to moisture particles, and do not dissipate easily as winter is always marked by low wind speeds,” said Nair. However, she said, the haze should dissipate in the coming days. As the Western Disturbance passes, the skies will clear up, allowing day time temperatures to rise. However, night time temperatures will drop further, as moisture in the air will decrease, allowing the air to cool, Nair explained, adding that the change will be gradual. But Mumbai’s rising pollutions levels, a major factor producing haze, are undeniable. Anumita Roy, executive director of the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), said, “The haze is due to the combination of pollution and atmospheric conditions in winter. Air is trapped and pollution builds up.” She added, “But the root cause is rising emissions from traffic, construction activity, peripheral industries, burning of waste, etc. If there is no action plan to systematically and drastically reduce this throughout the year, air pollution will have severe health consequences for the population.” Meanwhile, the BMC tried to tamp down the dust and other particulate matter on the city’s streets, but it made little difference on Thursday. “Around 263km of roads were washed using 188 machines, water tankers, misting machines, mechanical sweepers, litter picker machines and e-sweepers,” said an official. “Around 197 tonnes of construction and demolition debris was also picked up and transported to the debris processing facility.”MUMBAI: The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance on Saturday retained power in Maharashtra, pocketing a whopping 230 of the 288 assembly seats, as the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi’s dream of wresting power fizzled, with the opposition combine managing to garner just 46 seats. The Election Commission announced that the BJP has won 132 seats, the Shiv Sena won 57, while the NCP got 41 seats. In the MVA, the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) candidates won 10 seats, Congress won 16, while Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) won 20 seats. The Congress retained the Nanded Lok Sabha seat, with its candidate Ravindra Chavan defeating BJP’s Santukrao Hambarde by 1457 votes. After the certainty of the poll outcome, the focus has now shifted to BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, the architect of his party’s stunning victory. Political circles are abuzz with reports that the state’s second Brahmin to become the CM will don the post for the third time. In his speech at the BJP headquarters in Delhi Saturday night, PM Narendra Modi called Fadanvis his “param mitra”. "Maharashtra has broken all records, it is the biggest win for any party or pre-poll alliance in the last 50 years," Modi said, adding the message from the Maharashtra elections is that of unity and it is also an endorsement of the "ek hai toh safe hai" (united we are safe) slogan. There were reports that the swearing in of the new CM may take place as early as Monday at the Wankhede Stadium in south Mumbai, where Fadnavis was sworn in as the CM 10 years ago. No opposition party bagged the minimum number of seats mandatory to claim the post of leader of opposition in the Lower House, where the BJP bettered its 2014 polls tally by 10 seats. The norms for the post of leader of opposition in the Lower House stipulate that the party’s MLAs number at least 10 per cent of the House strength and there is no provision to cobble up the numbers as an alliance. The counting of votes in the elections held on November 20 began at 8 am. Saturday’s winners include BJP’s Kalidas Kolambkar who defeated Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Shraddha Jadhav by 24,973 in Wadala constituency after 16 rounds to become a legislator for the ninth time in a row. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar won in their respective assembly constituencies, while senior Congress leaders Prithviraj Chavan and Balasaheb Thorat lost in theirs. State Congress unit president Nana Patole won from Sakoli seat by 208 votes. Leader of Opposition in assembly Vijay Wadettiwar of Congress won from Brahmapuri, defeating BJP’s Krishnalal Sahare by 13971 votes. Following is the number of victorious candidates from other parties: Samajwadi Party 2, Jan Surajya Shakti 2, Rashtriya Yuva Swabhiman Party 1, Rashtriya Samaj Paksha 1, All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen 1, Communist Party of India (Marxist) 1, Peasants and Workers Party of India 1, Rajarshi Shahu Vikas Aghadi 1 and Independents 2. Shinde said the results of the assembly elections were historic, and showed to whom the Nationalist Congress Party and Shiv Sena belong to. Fadnavis said there was no dispute over the chief minister's post and leaders of Mahayuti will decide on the issue together as the saffron party-led coalition is heading for a landslide victory. The results show that the state supports PM Narendra Modi, he said, and also thanked women voters. "The opposition's efforts to propagate a fake narrative, and polarise voters based on religion was foiled by masses," said Fadnavis. The deputy CM said he succeeded in breaking the 'chakravyuh' of opposition due to the support of voters, the BJP team and party leaders. Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah called Fadnavis and congratulated him on the party's impressive performance in the Maharashtra assembly elections. Sources close to Fadnavis told PTI that Shah called and congratulated him for the party's strong performance in the elections. Sarita Fadnavis, mother of Devendra Fadnavis, also expressed happiness over Mahayuti's performance, and described her son as PM Modi’s favourite. On the Ladki Bahin Yojana, she said, "I don't have a daughter, but through this scheme, I now have so many daughters and their good wishes." In the Mahayuti, the BJP contested 149 seats, Shiv Sena 81, and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP fielded candidates in 59 constituencies. In the MVA combine, the Congress fielded 101 candidates, Shiv Sena (UBT) 95, and NCP (SP) put up 86 candidates. The final turnout in the polls was 66.05 per cent, up from 61.1 per cent in 2019. Following is the party position in the outgoing assembly: BJP 105, Shiv Sena 41, NCP 40, Congress 45, Shiv Sena (UBT) 15, NCP (SP) 12, BVA 3, Samajwadi Party 2, AIMIM 2, Prahar Janshakti Party 2, MNS 1, CPM 1, PWP 1, Swabhimani Paksh 1, Rashtriya Samaj Paksh 1, Jan Surajya Shakti 1, Krantikari Shetkari Paksh 1 and Independents 13.Austin, Dec. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The SNS Insider report indicates that, “ The Biopolymers Market size was valued at USD 17.5 billion in 2023, and is expected to reach USD 47.4 billion by 2032, and grow at a CAGR of 11.7% over the forecast period 2024-2032. ” The biopolymers market is experiencing robust growth driven by the increasing demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly materials across various industries. The shift towards biodegradable and compostable materials, spurred by growing environmental concerns, has encouraged manufacturers to invest in biopolymer technologies. 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CHENNAI : The high and mighty of the ruling DMK finally ended their eerie silence against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder Vijay on Saturday and launched a reactionary blitzkrieg to the actor-politician calling the incumbent Dravidian model regime a 'monarchy', a covert reference to the rise of Stalin junior in the DMK and the office of deputy CM. Asked about the monarchy reference at the book launch event attended by actor Vijay, an evasive Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said, "I do not watch cinema news." When reporters persisted with queries about the VCK deputy general secretary calling for the end of 'monarchy' in 2026, and a person must not become CM by virtue of birth, which was seconded by actor Vijay, a visibly agitated Udhayanidhi, also the secretary of the DMK youth wing, said, "Who is Chief Minister by birth? He (MK Stalin) became a Chief Minister after being elected by the people. Does that man not even have that knowledge?" Rebuffing Vijay's interpretation of the 200-seat target set by Stalin as hubris, a confident DMK deputy general secretary Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, said, "If we continue to work with dedication, as Thalapathy (Stalin) says, I will say with arrogance, we will definitely win 200 seats." Also Read: DMK using calamities for photo ops, slams Vijay at Ambedkar book launch event Earlier in the day, HR and CE minister PK Sekar Babu, responding to Vijay's criticism of Stalin, said, "Some political ignoramus, who has not come to the field, is criticising that the DMK's plan of winning 200 seats (in 2026) will not succeed. We will win all 234 in the 2026 Assembly polls. We will march on. Our speed will not reduce till we make Stalin the CM." State Law minister S Regupathy said, "We will form the government in 2026 and 2029. So, everyone pounces on us and not others. DMK alliance will win more than 200 seats. That is our target. What he (Vijay) says will happen in cinema with a big director, actors and art director. In politics, it will not." Offering to clarify the matter, Regupathy said, "Our deputy CM only said he will not follow cinema news. He only said that he would not yield to their plan of growing big in politics by targeting us (DMK). He did not underestimate anyone. He thinks it is a sheer waste to reply to him (Vijay)."
Govt inspects Siaya projects, commits to fast-track completionSAN DIEGO , Dec. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (NYSE: ZETA ) securities between February 27, 2024 and November 13, 2024 , both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), have until Tuesday, January 21, 2025 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Zeta Global class action lawsuit. Captioned Davoodi v. Zeta Global Holdings Corp. , No. 24-cv-08961 (S.D.N.Y.), the Zeta Global class action lawsuit charges Zeta Global and certain of Zeta Global's top executives with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. If you suffered substantial losses and wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Zeta Global class action lawsuit, please provide your information here: https://www.rgrdlaw.com/cases-zeta-global-holdings-corp-class-action-lawsuit-zeta.html You can also contact attorneys J.C. Sanchez or Jennifer N. Caringal of Robbins Geller by calling 800/449-4900 or via e-mail at [email protected] . CASE ALLEGATIONS : Zeta Global is a marketing technology company. The Zeta Global class action lawsuit alleges that defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Zeta Global used two-way contracts to artificially inflate financial results; (ii) Zeta Global engaged in round trip transactions to artificially inflate financial results; (iii) Zeta Global utilized predatory consent farms to collect user data; and (iv) these consent farms have driven almost the entirety of Zeta Global's growth. The Zeta Global class action lawsuit further alleges that on November 13, 2024 Culper Research published a report entitled "Zeta Global Holdings Corp (ZETA): Shams, Scams, and Spam." On this news, the price of Zeta Global's stock fell by more than 37%. THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS : The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 permits any investor who purchased or acquired Zeta Global securities during the Class Period to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the Zeta Global class action lawsuit. A lead plaintiff is generally the movant with the greatest financial interest in the relief sought by the putative class who is also typical and adequate of the putative class. A lead plaintiff acts on behalf of all other class members in directing the Zeta Global class action lawsuit. The lead plaintiff can select a law firm of its choice to litigate the Zeta Global class action lawsuit. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff of the Zeta Global class action lawsuit. ABOUT ROBBINS GELLER : Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is one of the world's leading law firms representing investors in securities fraud cases. Our Firm has been #1 in the ISS Securities Class Action Services rankings for six out of the last ten years for securing the most monetary relief for investors. We recovered $6.6 billion for investors in securities-related class action cases – over $2.2 billion more than any other law firm in the last four years. With 200 lawyers in 10 offices, Robbins Geller is one of the largest plaintiffs' firms in the world and the Firm's attorneys have obtained many of the largest securities class action recoveries in history, including the largest securities class action recovery ever – $7.2 billion – in In re Enron Corp. Sec. Litig. Please visit the following page for more information: https://www.rgrdlaw.com/services-litigation-securities- fraud .html Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Services may be performed by attorneys in any of our offices. Contact: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP J.C. Sanchez, Jennifer N. Caringal 655 W. Broadway, Suite 1900, San Diego, CA 92101 800-449-4900 [email protected] SOURCE Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP
The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors. U.S. stocks ripped higher and carried the S&P 500 to records as the economy kept growing and the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates. The year featured many familiar winners, such as Big Tech, which got even bigger as their stock prices kept growing . But it wasn’t just Apple, Nvidia and the like. Bitcoin , gold and other investments also drove higher. Here’s a look at some of the numbers that defined the year. All are as of Dec. 20. Remember when President Bill Clinton got impeached or when baseball’s Mark McGwire hit his 70th home run against the Montreal Expos? That was the last time the U.S. stock market closed out a second straight year with a leap of at least 20%, something the S&P 500 is on track to do again this year. The index has climbed 24.3% so far this year, not including dividends, following last year’s spurt of 24.2%. The number of all-time highs the S&P 500 has set so far this year. The first came early, on Jan. 19, when the index capped a two-year comeback from the swoon caused by high inflation and worries that high interest rates instituted by the Federal Reserve to combat it would create a recession. But the index was methodical through the rest of the year, setting a record in every month outside of April and August, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices. The latest came on Dec. 6. The number of times the Federal Reserve has cut its main interest rate this year from a two-decade high, offering some relief to the economy. Expectations for those cuts, along with hopes for more in 2025, were a big reason the U.S. stock market has been so successful this year. The 1 percentage point of cuts, though, is still short of the 1.5 percentage points that many traders were forecasting for 2024 at the start of the year. The Fed disappointed investors in December when it said it may cut rates just two more times in 2025, fewer than it had earlier expected. That’s how many points the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by the day after Election Day, as investors made bets on what Donald Trump’s return to the White House will mean for the economy and the world . The more widely followed S&P 500 soared 2.5% for its best day in nearly two years. Aside from bitcoin, stocks of banks and smaller winners were also perceived to be big winners. The bump has since diminished amid worries that Trump’s policies could also send inflation higher. The level that bitcoin topped to set a record above $108,000 this past month. It’s been climbing as interest rates come down, and it got a particularly big boost following Trump’s election. He’s turned around and become a fan of crypto, and he’s named a former regulator who’s seen as friendly to digital currencies as the next chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, replacing someone who critics said was overly aggressive in his oversight. Bitcoin was below $17,000 just two years ago following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. Gold’s rise for the year, as it also hit records and had as strong a run as U.S. stocks. Wars around the world have helped drive demand for investments seen as safe, such as gold. It’s also benefited from the Fed’s cut to interest rates. When bonds are paying less in interest, they pull away fewer potential buyers from gold, which pays investors nothing. It’s a favorite number of Elon Musk, and it’s also a threshold that Tesla’s stock price passed in December as it set a record. The number has a long history among marijuana devotees, and Musk famously said in 2018 that he had secured funding to take Tesla private at $420 per share . Tesla soared this year, up from less than $250 at the start, in part because of expectations that Musk’s close relationship with Trump could benefit the company. That’s how much revenue Nvidia made in the nine months through Oct. 27, showing how the artificial-intelligence frenzy is creating mountains of cash. Nvidia’s chips are driving much of the move into AI, and its revenue through the last nine months catapulted from less than $39 billion the year before. Such growth has boosted Nvidia’s worth to more than $3 trillion in total. GameStop’s gain on May 13 after Keith Gill, better known as “Roaring Kitty,” appeared online for the first time in three years to support the video game retailer’s stock, which he helped rocket to unimaginable heights during the “ meme stock craze ” in 2021. Several other meme stocks also jumped following his post in May on the social platform X, including AMC Entertainment. Gill later disclosed a sizeable stake in the online pet products retailer Chewy, but he sold all of his holdings by late October . That’s how much the U.S. economy grew, at annualized seasonally adjusted rates, in each of the three first quarters of this year. Such growth blew past what many pessimists were expecting when inflation was topping 9% in the summer of 2022. The fear was that the medicine prescribed by the Fed to beat high inflation — high interest rates — would create a recession. Households at the lower end of the income spectrum in particular are feeling pain now, as they contend with still-high prices. But the overall economy has remained remarkably resilient. This is the vacancy rate for U.S. office buildings — an all-time high — through the first three quarters of 2024, according to data from Moody’s. The fact the rate held steady for most of the year was something of a win for office building owners, given that it had marched up steadily from 16.8% in the fourth quarter of 2019. Demand for office space weakened as the pandemic led to the popularization of remote work. That’s the total number of previously occupied homes sold nationally through the first 11 months of 2024. Sales would have to surge 20% year-over-year in December for 2024’s home sales to match the 4.09 million existing homes sold in 2023, a nearly 30-year low. The U.S. housing market has been in a sales slump dating back to 2022, when mortgage rates began to climb from pandemic-era lows. A shortage of homes for sale and elevated mortgage rates have discouraged many would-be homebuyers.Will ‘Yellowstone’ Fulfill ‘1883’ Prophecy & 6 More Burning Questions We Need AnsweredJustin Tucker's erratic season isn't getting any better, and it's hurting Baltimore's outlook
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Bitcoin prices come within kissing distance of $100,000. Should you invest now or just sit on the fence? | Stock Market News - MintIt’s not hyperbole to say that Apple makes some of the best wireless earbuds money can buy. At the same time, the company has a history of making its new AirPods and Beats models relatively unattainable for budget-conscious consumers. That is until now. The AirPods 4 and Beats Solo Buds are the latest entry-level offerings from both brands that can be purchased at generously low prices. Both sets of buds integrate with Apple’s ecosystem for a seamless audio experience. They also boast similar features that are packed into chic and compact designs. Want to know which inexpensive Apple buds get you more for your money? Our in-depth breakdown has the answer. AirPods 4 vs. Beats Solo Buds: Specs compared AirPods 4 vs. Beats Solo Buds: Price & availability Apple released two versions of the AirPods 4 – one with ANC for $179 and one without ANC for $129. White is the only color they come in. This face-off profiles the (non-ANC) version. Beats launched the Solo Buds at $79, though Target is currently selling them for as low as $49 , which is clearly the more enticing price point. Four colors are available: Arctic Purple, Matte Black, Storm Grey, and Transparent Red. You can purchase either set of buds on the Apple website or at popular online retailers such as Amazon and Best Buy . Winner: Beat Solo Buds AirPods 4 vs. Beats Solo Buds: Design These are the smallest buds and portable case that Beats has ever made. Despite no IP rating, the build quality is sturdy and can sustain sweat and water particles. We don’t advise exercising with them. All the color options are attractive, plus they fit well and make for an incredibly light carry. Comfort has its issues, but only when dealing with the controls (more on that later). The only difference between the AirPods 4 and AirPods 3 is the former’s tinier charging case. Everything else was left untouched: the long-stem silhouette, open-ear sound ports, and plastic construction. IP54 sweat and water resistance protect the buds and charging case. The buds rest comfortably on the concha, but their loose fit is a concern for daily commuters and light joggers. Winner : Beats Solo Buds AirPods 4 vs. Beats Solo Buds: Controls The AirPods 4 maintain the series’ flawless control scheme. Users receive excellent voice controls , precise motion detection, and force sensors that produce great tactile feedback. “Hey Siri ” voice activation instantly acknowledges and executes verbal inquiries. The force sensors accurately respond to single-/multi-press and long-press gestures. Wear detection doesn’t disappoint either, auto-pausing content whenever removing the buds and enabling playback when placed on your ears. Like all other Beats buds, the Solo Buds have multifunctional buttons with solid tactility to enable different functions via single/multi-press or long-hold gestures. Just know that pressing them pushes the buds further into your ears and causes discomfort. “Hey Siri ” voice activation and wear detection are unavailable on the Solo Buds. Winner: Apple AirPods 4 AirPods 4 vs. Beats Solo Buds: Sound quality Audio performance on the AirPods 4 and Solo Buds is shockingly good, considering their low MSRPs. Music and movies sound clearer and more immersive on the AirPods 4. Apple stuffed its H2 processor into the latest AirPods, along with a dynamic range amplifier and high-excursion driver that dish out clear frequency range and rich bass. Personalized Spatial Audio gives Dolby Atmos content a dynamic and lively presence that you won’t experience on other open wireless earbuds. Speaking of which, both AirPods 4 models are designed to let ambient noise in, though the ANC version does a better job of minimizing incidental sounds. As for the Solo Buds, they’re easily the best-sounding Apple buds under $100. Dual-layered drivers deliver powerful bass and well-balanced frequencies, resulting in near-high-fidelity audio. Playback is smooth when listening to the best music streaming services on iOS/macOS and Android devices. The acoustic nozzles and laser-cut vents also produce fuller output. Bass can come on heavy at times, though that’s nothing new for Beats products. Winner : Tie AirPods 4 vs. Beats Solo Buds: Special features The AirPods 4 carry many of the same upscale features as the AirPods Pro 2 , including an adaptive EQ, Find My integration, “Hey Siri” voice activation, and multiple listening modes (e.g., Headphones Accommodations, Personalized Spatial Audio). Other standouts include automatic switching, audio sharing, low wireless audio latency, and access to numerous Apple Music settings. Meanwhile, the Solo Buds support some of the same features as their porcelain rival. On the list: audio sharing, Find My, Personalized Spatial Audio, and all Apple Music settings. Everything else is reserved for high-end Apple and Beats products. One benefit to owning the Solo Buds is that they come with Android integration to take advantage of platform staples like Google Fast Pair and Find My Device. Winner : Apple AirPods 4 AirPods 4 vs. Beats Solo Buds: Connectivity All AirPods and Beats earbuds instantaneously connect to iOS, macOS, and tvOS devices. One-tap pairing is automatically enabled when opening either model’s case. The Solo Buds are more platform neutral and easily connect to Android devices, thanks to a proprietary chipset that Beats designed for use with Google-operated devices. The Solo Buds even have Bluetooth multipoint technology to pair to two Android devices simultaneously. The AirPods 4 are compatible with Android devices, but the pairing process isn’t as seamless, nor are you given access to certain features (e.g., spatial audio, Siri). Winner : Beats Solo Buds AirPods 4 vs. Beats Solo Buds: Call quality These are decent calling headsets at best. Expect clear and loud voice calling on both ends, along with minor muffling and some background noise when talking in rowdy environments. The AirPods 4 have the edge due to their stronger mic array that demonstrates superior vocal capture and pronunciation on FaceTime calls. Winner : Apple AirPods 4 AirPods 4 vs. Beats Solo Buds: Battery life Numbers can be deceiving, especially when it comes to battery life. This mainly applies to the Solo Buds, which are rated at 18 hours at full charge. However, there is a huge caveat – the case does not have an internal battery. That means the case doesn’t provide extra charges. The AirPods 4 aren’t any better. Yes, Apple’s charging case can hold up to 30 hours, but a single charge only gets you 5 hours max, and that’s with special features turned off. Neither case supports wireless charging. Winner : Tie AirPods 4 vs. Beats Solo Buds: Verdict The smarter purchase is the AirPods 4. Performance is stronger in more areas, specifically controls and special features, which greatly expand functionality. These buds are far from perfect; the poor battery life and substandard craftsmanship speak volumes. Still, this is a notable pickup for Apple users that want an intuitive and reliable AirPods experience for several dollars less than the flagship AirPods Pro 2. Don’t overlook the Beats Solo Buds. Whether at regular price or sale price, these buds make for a fantastic budget Christmas gift and backup pair for your more expensive wireless earbuds. Dynamic sound and spatial audio support in a trendy miniature design should appeal to most brand enthusiasts. It’s just unfortunate that they come with a limited feature set and no additional playtime. More from Tom's Guide