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From The Santa Fe New Mexican: Dec. 30, 1924: R.F. Asplund, director of the state taxpayers association, has been placed in charge by backers of the movement of the work of drafting and laying before the legislature a law modeled on one in New York, exempting warehouse construction from taxation in order to forward the interests of fruit growers and farmers in this section. The movement looks ultimately to bonded warehouses, whereby the grower can turn his crop into money as soon as it is harvested. It is a sound economic proposition and passage of such an act would be a long stride toward realizing the possibilities of fruit growing in this section. Dec. 30, 1949: LOS ALAMOS, Dec. 30 — The "dog days" came to Los Alamos several months early this year — or rather, they came before 1950 could even make an appearance. Six pooches, most of them with visibly confused ancestry, spent last night in the jail at the local veterinary hospital. All because of a female, who, incidentally, also spent the night confined. The lady dog, who wears a beautiful black coat,and has wide, innocent eyes, would have nothing to do with a score of suitors yesterday. So, boys being boys, they promptly began chewing each other up. Dec. 30, 1974: The administration of St. Vincent Hospital today received a 33-25 vote of confidence from members of the hospital's medial-dental staff, according to Dr. W.K. Jones, president of the staff. He said there was one abstention. Dec. 30, 1999: Taos Pueblo is considering auctioning off a permit to allow a non-Indian hunter to kill one of the bighorn sheep that the state game department recently reintroduced in the mountains north of Taos, a prospect that has state officials concerned. Pueblo officials, however, point out that the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish itself auctioned off a permit for $85,000 that allowed a hunter to kill a sheep last summer on federal land adjoining the pueblo. The sheep, which the state re-introduced into the Wheeler Peak area in 1993, sometimes wander onto pueblo land. And pueblo officials emphasize that the state didn't share last year's auction proceeds.
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Guest Column | Revival of joint families: A panacea to learning ailmentsRiviera Maya, Q.R. — A total of 17 platinum beach certificates have been awarded in Riviera Maya by the Mexican Institute of Standardization and Certification (IMEEC). Thirteen beaches in Solidaridad and four in Tulum were presented with the distinctions this week by personnel from Instituto Mexicano de Normalización y Certificación (IMEEC). “The ratification of 13 beaches with the Playa Platino certification not only symbolizes the continuous effort in the conservation of our natural resources, but also reaffirms our commitment to sustainable development and responsible tourism,” said Playa del Carmen Mayor Estefanía Mercado. During the presentation, the Mayor pointed out that the beaches meet the highest standards of environmental quality, making Solidaridad a benchmark at national and international level. “Each of our 13 certified beaches is a living testimony of what we can achieve by taking care of our natural wealth. Beyond recognition, these beaches represent a place of encounter and enjoyment for our families, tourists and visitors, ensuring that the beauty and splendor of Solidaridad are accessible to all,” she said. Estefanía Mercado added that environmental conservation is not only a duty, but a legacy that her administration wants to leave to future generations. “We will continue working to preserve our biodiversity, promote more clean-up and environmental education initiatives and strengthen this commitment that defines us as a responsible and visionary community,” she said. In this context, the Mayor took the opportunity to acknowledge the staff of the Federal Maritime Land Zone Directorate (Zofemat), under the leadership of the Secretariat of Sustainable Environment and Climate Change, for their dedication and professionalism in keeping the beaches clean, safe and sustainable. He also thanked the public, volunteers, civil associations and hotels, including those responsible for the certified Grand Velas beach, for joining these conservation and care efforts. The beaches that received the certification are Xcalacoco, Punta Esmeralda, Playa 88, Pelícanos, Pretel Norte (40), Playa 38, Playa 72, Montecarlo, Cisne, Pirata, Caribe, Xpuhá and the beach managed by the Grand Velas hotel. In Tulum, Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo announced on social media “Wwed four Playa Platino certifications, a recognition of the quality and beauty of our natural beauties. “This achievement places us as a world leader in responsible tourism, highlighting our commitment to ecosystem conservation and sustainability.” The award was presented by Viviana Fernanda Camargo, the General Director of the IMEEC. The award-winning beaches of Tulum are Santa Fe, Playa Maya, Pescadores and Playa Aventuras, destinations that stand out not only for their beauty, but also for their responsible environmental impact and the conservation of their coastal ecosystems. “The challenge is clear. To strengthen our resilience to climate change and innovate in technology to promote responsible and sustainable tourism,” said Diego Castañón. These certifications reflect compliance with strict international standards, positioning Tulum as a leader in the preservation of nature without compromising the quality of its landscapes or the biodiversity they protect, he added.
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Empowered Funds LLC lifted its position in shares of Johnson Outdoors Inc. ( NASDAQ:JOUT – Free Report ) by 5.4% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 18,411 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 938 shares during the quarter. Empowered Funds LLC owned approximately 0.18% of Johnson Outdoors worth $666,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in Johnson Outdoors by 13.9% in the first quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 346,115 shares of the company’s stock worth $15,959,000 after purchasing an additional 42,314 shares during the period. Deprince Race & Zollo Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Johnson Outdoors by 35.8% during the 2nd quarter. Deprince Race & Zollo Inc. now owns 223,814 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,829,000 after acquiring an additional 59,016 shares during the period. Skylands Capital LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Johnson Outdoors by 43.7% during the 2nd quarter. Skylands Capital LLC now owns 161,900 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,663,000 after acquiring an additional 49,200 shares during the period. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC boosted its position in shares of Johnson Outdoors by 33.6% during the 3rd quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 75,530 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,734,000 after acquiring an additional 19,013 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Kennedy Capital Management LLC increased its stake in Johnson Outdoors by 66.1% in the first quarter. Kennedy Capital Management LLC now owns 73,026 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,367,000 after acquiring an additional 29,065 shares during the period. 64.05% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Separately, StockNews.com upgraded shares of Johnson Outdoors from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 8th. Johnson Outdoors Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ:JOUT opened at $33.37 on Friday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $34.27 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $35.59. Johnson Outdoors Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $31.60 and a fifty-two week high of $55.30. The stock has a market capitalization of $343.71 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -41.20, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.61 and a beta of 0.71. Johnson Outdoors Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, October 23rd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, October 9th were issued a $0.33 dividend. This represents a $1.32 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.96%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, October 9th. Johnson Outdoors’s payout ratio is -162.96%. About Johnson Outdoors ( Free Report ) Johnson Outdoors Inc designs, manufactures, and markets seasonal and outdoor recreational products for fishing worldwide. It operates through four segments: Fishing, Camping, Watercraft Recreation, and Diving. The Fishing segment offers electric motors for trolling, marine battery chargers, and shallow water anchors; sonar and GPS equipment for fish finding, navigation, and marine cartography; and downriggers for controlled-depth fishing. Featured Stories Five stocks we like better than Johnson Outdoors Compound Interest and Why It Matters When Investing Vertiv’s Cool Tech Makes Its Stock Red-Hot Buy P&G Now, Before It Sets A New All-Time High MarketBeat Week in Review – 11/18 – 11/22 What is the S&P/TSX Index? 2 Finance Stocks With Competitive Advantages You Can’t Ignore Receive News & Ratings for Johnson Outdoors Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Johnson Outdoors and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who tried to restore virtue to the White House after the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, then rebounded from a landslide defeat to become a global advocate of human rights and democracy, has died. He was 100 years old . The Carter Center said the 39th president died Sunday afternoon, more than a year after entering hospice care , at his home in Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died in November 2023, lived most of their lives. The center said he died peacefully, surrounded by his family. As reaction poured in from around the world, President Joe Biden mourned Carter’s death, saying the world lost an “extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian” and he lost a dear friend. Biden cited Carter’s compassion and moral clarity, his work to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless and advocacy for the disadvantaged as an example for others. “To all of the young people in this nation and for anyone in search of what it means to live a life of purpose and meaning – the good life – study Jimmy Carter, a man of principle, faith, and humility,” Biden said in a statement. “He showed that we are a great nation because we are a good people – decent and honorable, courageous and compassionate, humble and strong.” Biden said he is ordering a state funeral for Carter in Washington. A moderate Democrat, Carter ran for president in 1976 as a little-known Georgia governor with a broad grin, effusive Baptist faith and technocratic plans for efficient government. His promise to never deceive the American people resonated after Richard Nixon’s disgrace and U.S. defeat in southeast Asia. “If I ever lie to you, if I ever make a misleading statement, don’t vote for me. I would not deserve to be your president,” Carter said. Carter’s victory over Republican Gerald Ford, whose fortunes fell after pardoning Nixon, came amid Cold War pressures, turbulent oil markets and social upheaval over race, women’s rights and America’s role in the world. His achievements included brokering Mideast peace by keeping Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at Camp David for 13 days in 1978. But his coalition splintered under double-digit inflation and the 444-day hostage crisis in Iran. His negotiations ultimately brought all the hostages home alive, but in a final insult, Iran didn’t release them until the inauguration of Ronald Reagan, who had trounced him in the 1980 election. Humbled and back home in Georgia, Carter said his faith demanded that he keep doing whatever he could, for as long as he could, to try to make a difference. He and Rosalynn co-founded The Carter Center in 1982 and spent the next 40 years traveling the world as peacemakers, human rights advocates and champions of democracy and public health. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, Carter helped ease nuclear tensions in North and South Korea, avert a U.S. invasion of Haiti and negotiate cease-fires in Bosnia and Sudan. By 2022, the center had monitored at least 113 elections around the world. Carter was determined to eradicate guinea worm infections as one of many health initiatives. Swinging hammers into their 90s, the Carters built homes with Habitat for Humanity. The common observation that he was better as an ex-president rankled Carter. His allies were pleased that he lived long enough to see biographers and historians revisit his presidency and declare it more impactful than many understood at the time. Propelled in 1976 by voters in Iowa and then across the South, Carter ran a no-frills campaign. Americans were captivated by the earnest engineer, and while an election-year Playboy interview drew snickers when he said he “had looked on many women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times,” voters tired of political cynicism found it endearing. The first family set an informal tone in the White House, carrying their own luggage, trying to silence the Marine Band’s traditional “Hail to the Chief" and enrolling daughter, Amy, in public schools. Carter was lampooned for wearing a cardigan and urging Americans to turn down their thermostats. But Carter set the stage for an economic revival and sharply reduced America's dependence on foreign oil by deregulating the energy industry along with airlines, trains and trucking. He established the departments of Energy and Education, appointed record numbers of women and nonwhites to federal posts, preserved millions of acres of Alaskan wilderness and pardoned most Vietnam draft evaders. Emphasizing human rights , he ended most support for military dictators and took on bribery by multinational corporations by signing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. He persuaded the Senate to ratify the Panama Canal treaties and normalized relations with China, an outgrowth of Nixon’s outreach to Beijing. But crippling turns in foreign affairs took their toll. When OPEC hiked crude prices, making drivers line up for gasoline as inflation spiked to 11%, Carter tried to encourage Americans to overcome “a crisis of confidence.” Many voters lost confidence in Carter instead after the infamous address that media dubbed his “malaise" speech, even though he never used that word. After Carter reluctantly agreed to admit the exiled Shah of Iran to the U.S. for medical treatment, the American Embassy in Tehran was overrun in 1979. Negotiations to quickly free the hostages broke down, and then eight Americans died when a top-secret military rescue attempt failed. Carter also had to reverse course on the SALT II nuclear arms treaty after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan in 1979. Though historians would later credit Carter's diplomatic efforts for hastening the end of the Cold war, Republicans labeled his soft power weak. Reagan’s “make America great again” appeals resonated, and he beat Carter in all but six states. Born Oct. 1, 1924, James Earl Carter Jr. married fellow Plains native Rosalynn Smith in 1946, the year he graduated from the Naval Academy. He brought his young family back to Plains after his father died, abandoning his Navy career, and they soon turned their ambitions to politics . Carter reached the state Senate in 1962. After rural white and Black voters elected him governor in 1970, he drew national attention by declaring that “the time for racial discrimination is over.” Carter published more than 30 books and remained influential as his center turned its democracy advocacy onto U.S. politics, monitoring an audit of Georgia’s 2020 presidential election results. After a 2015 cancer diagnosis, Carter said he felt “perfectly at ease with whatever comes.” “I’ve had a wonderful life,” he said. “I’ve had thousands of friends, I’ve had an exciting, adventurous and gratifying existence.” Sanz is a former Associated Press reporter.
LARAMIE – Leaders at the University of Wyoming gave themselves another day to deliberate whether they will allow permit holders to carry concealed firearms inside campus facilities. After months of discussion, surveys and public forums, the UW Board of Trustees postponed a scheduled Thursday vote on changing the university’s “ Storing Or Carrying Dangerous Weapons In University Facilities ” policy. Trustee John McKinley, chairman of the board’s legislative committee, told the board that as late as Wednesday night, leaders were discussing amendments to the proposed rule change. Those late changes included prohibiting firearms in the residence halls, Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center, and at the Early Care and Education Center. John McKinley The latest draft rule also was amended to remove a provision for reciprocity to permit holders from other states, so only Wyoming concealed carry permit holders would be allowed to carry firearms into other facilities on campus, including classrooms. McKinley suggested that following additional public comment Thursday morning, the committee should meet one more time, with any final amendments to be ready for a Friday morning vote. Public comment Thursday, made largely by students, faculty and staff, was primarily in opposition of the rule change — amended or not. “An increase in gun ownership and lax concealed carry laws are associated with increased suicides, particularly in emerging adults, also known as college-age adults,” said Hannah Phalen, an assistant professor of psychology. Phalen said data shows that on campuses that allow concealed carry, 42% of successful suicide attempts are conducted with a firearm, compared to only 13% on campuses that do not allow concealed carry. “I was excited to see that the new proposed rule includes (as an exception) residence halls. But I also urge the board to go further and exclude all campus housing from this rule,” Phalen said. Caroline McCracken-Flesher, director of the Center for Global Studies and an English professor, pointed out that the rule change also exempts those who get to vote on it — but not those who do not. “Among the exemptions listed in this document, places of education are conspicuous by their absence,” McCracken-Flesher said, listing protected spaces such as governmental and trustees meetings. “In other words, places frequented by those who vote on this document,” she said. “What is not protected from firearms are classrooms (and) faculty offices. University classrooms and faculty offices are places of ideas. That means they are necessarily places of contention, they are places of great anxiety, they are places of academic rivalry. “They are not places for weapons,” McCracken-Flesher said. A student walks past White Hall on Oct. 19, 2018. One University of Wyoming College of Law student, Brandon Calloway, spoke in favor of the rule change, arguing that it would “close critical safety gaps” on campus, where concealed carry is allowed outside of, but not inside, university facilities. “Here is the stark reality,” Calloway said. “No one knows whether someone is already carrying a concealed firearm inside university facilities.” Under the current policy, he argued, “uncertainty prevails,” and the change would eliminate contradiction. Several students asked university leadership why — at a time when they said on-campus mental health and morale are markedly low — leaders are focusing on concealed carry on campus. “Why? Why is this the main discussion on campus right now?” Elementary Education major Liz Pearson asked. “We have a huge mental health crisis on campus. Why aren’t we talking about that?” UW President Ed Seidel reminded the room that during the 2024 legislative session, both the House and Senate approved House Bill 125 - Repeal gun free zones , which would have permitted anyone with a concealed carry permit to carry weapons into Wyoming’s K-12 public schools, as well as the university. That bill was vetoed by Gov. Mark Gordon, who then directed state agencies to begin developing their own policies. Ed Seidel “A number of you ask — and I understand why you ask — you ask, ‘Why are we here today?’” Seidel said. “As Wyoming’s public university, we do have a responsibility to respond to our state leadership and to reinforce the state’s constitution.” UW Board of Trustees Chairman Kermit Brown urged all those present Thursday to approach the Legislature in 2025, when this same topic comes up again. “There will be a bill, and that bill is going to be an overarching reach that would go over the top of all of the rules the university makes, all the rules anybody makes,” said Brown, who is a former state lawmaker. He continued that the trustees are trying to create a university-only policy that could satisfy lawmakers’ wishes. In the end, though, Brown pointed out that lawmakers have the ability to overrule university leadership. “We are trying to find a position that maybe will be acceptable to the Legislature, but we don’t know whether the Legislature will accept it, or whether it will cast all this aside and do their own thing,” he said. Kermit Brown “So, if you were passionate, and if you were dedicated today to the position you took with this board, you have to understand: You have to go to Cheyenne. When they have those hearings, and they have those meetings, you have to talk to your individual legislators, and you have to go to Cheyenne and make your voice known,” Brown continued. “They hear you when you go over there, and it is important that you go over there and appear in person. Make the same kind of presentation that you did here. And take everybody with you.” Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, sports, arts & entertainment, state legislature, CFD news, and more.Empowered Funds LLC lessened its holdings in Arrow Financial Co. ( NASDAQ:AROW – Free Report ) by 19.4% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 23,155 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 5,589 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC owned 0.14% of Arrow Financial worth $664,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Several other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Acadian Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Arrow Financial in the first quarter valued at approximately $157,000. SG Americas Securities LLC acquired a new position in Arrow Financial in the 3rd quarter valued at $164,000. State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System bought a new position in Arrow Financial during the 1st quarter worth $201,000. IFG Advisory LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Arrow Financial during the second quarter worth $207,000. Finally, Atria Investments Inc boosted its position in shares of Arrow Financial by 32.6% in the third quarter. Atria Investments Inc now owns 16,856 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $483,000 after acquiring an additional 4,148 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 46.71% of the company’s stock. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of research analysts have issued reports on AROW shares. Hovde Group began coverage on shares of Arrow Financial in a research report on Monday, September 9th. They set a “market perform” rating and a $31.00 target price on the stock. StockNews.com raised Arrow Financial from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 30th. Insider Activity at Arrow Financial In other Arrow Financial news, Director Raymond F. O’conor sold 2,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, October 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $28.04, for a total value of $56,080.00. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 41,176 shares in the company, valued at $1,154,575.04. The trade was a 4.63 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website . Insiders have sold a total of 6,000 shares of company stock valued at $173,260 over the last 90 days. Insiders own 3.55% of the company’s stock. Arrow Financial Stock Up 2.3 % Shares of NASDAQ:AROW opened at $33.45 on Friday. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $29.88 and a 200 day simple moving average of $28.08. The company has a quick ratio of 0.93, a current ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06. The firm has a market cap of $559.95 million, a P/E ratio of 17.07 and a beta of 0.72. Arrow Financial Co. has a 12-month low of $21.50 and a 12-month high of $34.63. Arrow Financial ( NASDAQ:AROW – Get Free Report ) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 31st. The financial services provider reported $0.53 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.53. Arrow Financial had a return on equity of 8.59% and a net margin of 15.00%. The firm had revenue of $57.58 million for the quarter. Arrow Financial Increases Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, October 29th. Investors of record on Tuesday, October 15th were given a $0.28 dividend. This is a boost from Arrow Financial’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.27. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, October 15th. This represents a $1.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.35%. Arrow Financial’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 57.14%. About Arrow Financial ( Free Report ) Arrow Financial Corporation, a bank holding company, provides commercial and consumer banking, and financial products and services. The company’s deposit products include demand deposits, interest-bearing checking accounts, savings deposits, time deposits, and other time deposits. Its lending activities comprise commercial loans, such as term loans, time notes, and lines of credit; and commercial real estate loans to finance real estate purchases, refinancing, expansions, and enhancement to commercial properties, as well as commercial construction and land development loans to finance projects. 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Organizers say two sailors have died in Sydney to Hobart yacht race amid wild weather conditions SYDNEY (AP) — Organizers said that two Sydney to Hobart sailors have died at sea amid wild weather conditions that forced line honors favorite Master Lock Comanche to withdraw among mass retirements. The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, which administers the yacht race, has said that one sailor each on entrants Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline were killed after being struck by the boom, a large horizontal pole at the bottom of the sail. The race will continue as the fleet continues its passage to Constitution Dock in Hobart, with the first boats expected to arrive later on Friday or early Saturday morning. India's former prime minister Manmohan Singh, architect of economic reforms, dies at 92 NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program and a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, has died. He was 92. The hospital said Singh was admitted to New Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences late Thursday after his health deteriorated due to “sudden loss of consciousness at home." He was “being treated for age-related medical conditions,” the statement added. A mild-mannered technocrat, Singh became one of India’s longest-serving prime ministers for 10 years and earned a reputation as a man of great personal integrity. But his sterling image was tainted by allegations of corruption against his ministers. 'Baby Driver' actor Hudson Meek, 16, dies in a fall from a moving vehicle VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say 16-year-old actor Hudson Meek has died after he fell out of a moving vehicle in Alabama. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office says Meek was hurt on Dec. 19 while on a street in Vestavia Hills, a suburb of Birmingham. He died two days later. The Vestavia Hills Police Department has not issued any public statements. Meek made his on-screen debut in 2014’s “The Santa Con,” and had roles in various TV series, including “MacGyver.” He was perhaps best known for his role in the 2017 film “Baby Driver,” in which he played a younger version of Ansel Elgort’s titular character. Bad Bunny announces a new album, 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny announced he will release a new album in early January. He announced Thursday that “Debí Tirar Más Fotos" arrives Jan. 5. It is his sixth studio album and follows in his tradition of releasing new music on unexpected dates. This time, it's a Sunday instead of the typical Friday album drop date. Bad Bunny announced the news on Instagram in a short video featuring Puerto Rican filmmaker Jacobo Morales. He also released a new single, “PIToRRO DE COCO.” His last release was 2023’s “Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana.” Hwang Dong-hyuk on killing off his 'Squid Game' characters and wanting to work with Jake Gyllenhaal As season two of Netflix's hit series “Squid Game” returns Thursday, viewers can expect more untimely deaths for many of its characters. Its creator, writer and director, Hwang Dong-hyuk says whittling down the cast made him happy because less people were easier to manage on set. The show follows a deadly competition in South Korea that targets contestants who are heavily in debt and desperate for money. Hwang told the Associated Press in a Q&A that a third and final season has already filmed and it's better than season two. He also says his next project will be even darker in tone than “Squid Game.” Powerful thunderstorms rumble across Texas, delaying holiday travel DALLAS (AP) — Severe thunderstorms are firing up in parts of Texas and could trigger high winds, hail and potential tornadoes. More than 100 flights were delayed and dozens more were canceled Thursday at airports in Dallas and Houston. The National Weather Service says the greatest weather risk stretched from just east of Dallas, and between Houston and portions of southern Arkansas and western Louisiana. The risk includes the possibility of tornadoes, wind gusts between 60 and 80 miles per hour and large hail. The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for several counties in southeast Texas, including the Houston area. NYC taxi driver was having a medical episode when he jumped the curb and hit people, police say NEW YORK (AP) — New York City police say a taxi driver who hit six pedestrians when he jumped a curb in Manhattan on Christmas Day was having a medical episode at the time. An NYPD spokesperson would not elaborate on the type of type of medical episode but said Thursday no criminality is suspected at this time. The 58-year-old was taken to a hospital in stable condition for further evaluation. Also hospitalized after the yellow taxi drove onto the sidewalk across the street from Macy’s flagship store in Herald Square were a 9-year-old boy with a laceration to his right thigh, a 49-year-old woman with a leg injury and a 41-year-old woman. All were in stable condition. Pizza deliverer in Florida charged with stabbing pregnant woman at motel after tip dispute KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — A pizza deliverer in Florida has been charged with pushing her way into a motel room and stabbing a pregnant woman after a dispute over a tip. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office says that Brianna Alvelo has been charged with stabbing a woman in her motel room in Kissimmee, Florida, a short time after delivering a pizza to her on Sunday. The woman gave Alvelo $50 on a $33.10 bill, expecting change back. When Alvelo started walking away, the woman asked for money back, and Alvelo told her they didn’t make change. The woman got a smaller dollar bill from her boyfriend, and Alvelo’s tip ended up being $2. Friday's Mega Millions drawing is worth an estimated $1.15 billion, one of the game's top jackpots Americans still dreaming of a really big Christmas present can keep that dream alive during Friday’s Mega Millions drawing for a jackpot worth an estimated $1.15 billion. Friday’s jackpot will potentially be the fifth largest in the game’s history. Mega Millions tickets are $2 a piece. But the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350, and the odds of winning any Mega Millions prize are 1 in 24, according to lottery officials. Tickets for the game are sold in 45 states, along with Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Shooting wounds 2 at Phoenix airport, 1 other stabbed, police say PHOENIX (AP) — Police are investigating a shooting at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix that left two people wounded by gunfire and another person stabbed. Phoenix police say the shooting Wednesday evening was related to a family dispute that erupted at a restaurant outside security checkpoints. A woman and two adult males were shot, leaving the female with injuries police described as life-threatening. Police say the people involved knew each other and that a physical fight led one of them to fire a weapon. Authorities say the woman remains in critical condition, while the others were treated at a hospital and released.Empowered Funds LLC grew its holdings in Eagle Materials Inc. ( NYSE:EXP – Free Report ) by 11.4% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 2,275 shares of the construction company’s stock after purchasing an additional 233 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC’s holdings in Eagle Materials were worth $654,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in EXP. Bessemer Group Inc. grew its position in Eagle Materials by 132.7% during the first quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 114 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 65 shares in the last quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Eagle Materials during the 1st quarter valued at $42,000. EntryPoint Capital LLC increased its stake in shares of Eagle Materials by 1,760.0% in the first quarter. EntryPoint Capital LLC now owns 186 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $51,000 after acquiring an additional 176 shares during the last quarter. McClarren Financial Advisors Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Eagle Materials by 10,750.0% during the second quarter. McClarren Financial Advisors Inc. now owns 217 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $47,000 after acquiring an additional 215 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Capital Performance Advisors LLP purchased a new stake in shares of Eagle Materials during the third quarter worth $64,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 96.07% of the company’s stock. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of research analysts have commented on the company. Truist Financial boosted their target price on Eagle Materials from $320.00 to $330.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, November 4th. Citigroup boosted their price target on Eagle Materials from $252.00 to $311.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 1st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on shares of Eagle Materials from $270.00 to $290.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 9th. Stephens boosted their target price on shares of Eagle Materials from $280.00 to $315.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 1st. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price target on shares of Eagle Materials from $277.00 to $317.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 30th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Eagle Materials currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $303.78. Eagle Materials Price Performance Shares of Eagle Materials stock opened at $314.35 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 2.34, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $293.76 and a 200-day simple moving average of $258.75. The stock has a market capitalization of $10.54 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.20 and a beta of 1.32. Eagle Materials Inc. has a 1-year low of $177.65 and a 1-year high of $317.00. Eagle Materials ( NYSE:EXP – Get Free Report ) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, October 29th. The construction company reported $4.31 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.75 by ($0.44). Eagle Materials had a return on equity of 35.79% and a net margin of 21.32%. The firm had revenue of $623.62 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $651.46 million. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $4.28 EPS. The business’s revenue was up .2% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Eagle Materials Inc. will post 15.24 earnings per share for the current year. Eagle Materials Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 13th. Investors of record on Monday, December 16th will be given a dividend of $0.25 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 16th. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.32%. Eagle Materials’s dividend payout ratio is presently 7.06%. Insider Activity at Eagle Materials In other news, Director George John Damiris sold 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $277.62, for a total transaction of $277,620.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 7,943 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,205,135.66. This represents a 11.18 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website . Also, Director Richard Ross Stewart sold 3,577 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $300.30, for a total transaction of $1,074,173.10. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 1,100 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $330,330. The trade was a 76.48 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders sold a total of 5,978 shares of company stock worth $1,791,707 in the last 90 days. 1.60% of the stock is owned by company insiders. Eagle Materials Company Profile ( Free Report ) Eagle Materials Inc, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells heavy construction materials and light building materials in the United States. It operates in four segments: Cement, Concrete and Aggregates, Gypsum Wallboard, and Recycled Paperboard. The company engages in the mining of limestone for the manufacture, production, distribution, and sale of Portland cement, including Portland limestone cement; grinding and sale of slag; and mining of gypsum for the manufacture and sale of gypsum wallboards used to finish the interior walls and ceilings in residential, commercial, and industrial structures, as well as well as containerboard and lightweight packaging grades; manufacture and sale of recycled paperboard to the gypsum wallboard industry and other paperboard converters; the sale of readymix concrete; and mining and sale of aggregates, such as crushed stone, sand, and gravel. See Also Five stocks we like better than Eagle Materials 3 Small Caps With Big Return Potential Vertiv’s Cool Tech Makes Its Stock Red-Hot What Are Dividend Challengers? 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