NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) (“Ready Capital” or the “Company”) today announced that it closed an underwritten public offering of $130 million aggregate principal amount of 9.00% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”), including $15 million aggregate principal amount relating to the partial exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option. The Notes were issued in minimum denominations and integral multiples of $25.00. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to originate or acquire target assets consistent with its investment strategy and for general corporate purposes. Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Piper Sandler & Co., RBC Capital Markets, LLC, UBS Investment Bank and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC served as book-running managers for the offering. The Notes have been approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RCD” and trading is expected to commence within 30 days of the closing of the offering. A registration statement relating to the securities was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and immediately became effective on March 22, 2022. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus, which have been filed with the SEC. A copy of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or from the underwriters by contacting: Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC by calling 1-800-584-6837, Piper Sandler & Co. at 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10020, or by calling toll-free 866-805-4128, or by email at fsg-dcm@psc.com , RBC Capital Markets, LLC by calling 1-866-375-6829 or by emailing rbcnyfixedincomeprospectus@rbccm.com , UBS Investment Bank by calling 1-888-827-7275, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC by calling 1-800-645-3751 or by emailing wfscustomerservice@wellsfargo.com . This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the Company’s securities, nor shall there be any sale of the Company’s securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state. About Ready Capital Corporation Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) is a multi-strategy real estate finance company that originates, acquires, finances and services lower-to-middle-market investor and owner occupied commercial real estate loans. Ready Capital specializes in loans backed by commercial real estate, including agency multifamily, investor, construction, and bridge as well as U.S. Small Business Administration loans under its Section 7(a) program. Headquartered in New York, New York, Ready Capital employs approximately 350 professionals nationwide. Ready Capital is externally managed and advised by Waterfall Asset Management, LLC. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. Words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “continue,” “intend,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “may,” “potential” or the negative of those terms or other comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including, without limitation, the risk factors and other matters set forth in the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus and the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10–K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC and in its other filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law. Contacts: Investor Relations Ready Capital Corporation 212-257-4666 InvestorRelations@readycapital.com
Lenovo's Tab Plus is a mid-range tablet currently selling for $330 on Best Buy. Contrary to its small size, the model houses a booming eight-speaker system and a long-lasting battery. The MediaTek Helio chipset and dim display won't be winning any awards. Even though the Lenovo Tab Plus is new, it's already been discounted. The tablet has dropped down $250 on Best Buy and Lenovo's digital store. It's the end of the year, and that means a lot of people are looking for holiday presents. If you're having a hard time deciding what to gift, may I recommend the Lenovo Tab Plus ? This is Lenovo's latest lightweight tablet, capable of doubling as a mini-home theater. Everything that you could want in an entertainment system is here. Also: Why the iPad Mini 7 is the ultraportable tablet to beat in 2024 The Lenovo Tab Plus is compact, measuring 11.5 inches and weighing about 1.4 pounds. It's similar in size to an iPad Air , but unlike Apple's device, this tablet doesn't have a smooth back as the bottom half juts out. The lower section measures 13.58 mm thick, while the upper half is only 7.7 mm. There's a good reason Lenovo designed its tablet with this unique look as the bottom half houses two of the model's outstanding features. Lenovo Tab Plus The Lenovo Tab Plus is like the Little Engine That Could, with a battery that enables the device to run more than 15 hours on a single charge. First, there is the integrated kickstand that sits flush with the tablet's rear. Popping it out provides a stable base and lets the device tilt up to 175 degrees. Praising a kickstand may seem silly, but remember that most tablets -- without the addition of a protective case --don't have a way to prop themselves up. It's a great quality-of-life feature that enhances the viewing experience, and it's one I wish other manufacturers capitalized on. Also, when combined with smartphone support, the Tab Plus can double as a powerful Bluetooth speaker. Speaking of audio, the sound system is my favorite feature of the Tab Plus. It has eight JBL speakers consisting of four tweeters and four woofers, all finetuned by Dolby Atmos. In comparison, the M4 iPad Pro , Apple's current premium tablet, only has four speakers. I found the system's audio performance outstanding. As part of the testing, I watched the entire second season of Arcane on Netflix. From the first episode to the last, I enjoyed crystal-clear sounds powerful enough to fill a room. That said, the bass is a little lacking -- it's nowhere near as punchy as bass from a soundbar. The screen quality is great, too. It's a 2K display running at a refresh rate of 90Hz, delivering bright colors and smooth animations. It performed well across most applications. However, I didn't like how dim it looked. The screen's brightness peaks at 400 nits, which is fine for indoor viewing but not outdoors. The display struggled to shine in a bright environment. Also: This surprisingly impressive Android tablet is $60 off for Black Friday Under the hood is the MediaTek Helio G99 SoC (system on a chip), along with 8GB of RAM -- hardware that's typical in budget devices. The G99 isn't a very powerful chipset, and it's a couple of years old, but it gets the job done. I never once ran into performance drops while casually browsing with Google Chrome or playing mobile games. The Lenovo Tab Plus functions decently well as a work tablet. You can connect accessories like keyboards via Bluetooth. Thanks to Android 14, there's a desktop mode for mimicking desktop setups. The operating system also delivers engaging gesture controls. My favorite is where swiping up sends you to a carousel of open apps, and you can hop between any one of them. Smartphones have similar functionality. Android 14 brings with it years of updates. Lenovo has pledged to continuously roll out security patches to the Tab Plus until June 2028. Multiple accessories are available, but even with all those gadgets equipped, don't expect Lenovo's machine to be a powerhouse. I ran the PCMark Work 3.0 benchmark tests to see how well the tablet would perform across multiple workflows. At the time I performed the tests, the Lenovo Tab Plus did pretty well, earning 32nd place out of 200 on the developer's best tablets list for November 2024 . However, it fell far behind contemporaries like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE and the OnePlus Pad 2 . Also: Save $225 on the 8TB T5 SSD at Samsung for Black Friday These numbers tell me that the Tab Plus may not be amazing at tackling tough workloads like video editing, but it won't be terrible either. Hardware performance may be middling, but the battery sure isn't. On average, the tablet lasts 15 hours on a single charge. I left it running one afternoon and was pleasantly surprised to see it still playing the test livestream the following morning. The storage space is unsurprisingly small, at 256GB. It would've been nice to have access to a bigger drive, but with a tablet this cheap, you have to expect some cuts. Luckily, you can expand storage by inserting a 1TB mini SD card into the slot at the top. ZDNET's buying advice Lenovo's Tab Plus normally retails for $330 at Best Buy. Even at its full price, I would recommend this device. Luckily, you can purchase this model from Lenovo's storefront at a discounted $288 . This is a great Christmas present for loved ones who enjoy watching the latest shows on Netflix or want a multimedia tablet. The MediaTek Helio G99 isn't the best work device. Those looking for a tablet with muscle should check out Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 Plus . The OnePlus Pad 2 is another solid, midrange option for those who don't mind spending extra cash. 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Javier Hasse was recognized as Cannabis Journalist of the Year at The Emjays International Cannabis Awards 2024 in Las Vegas on Thursday. The event is part of MJBizCon ‘s annual conference, now in its 13th year. For the second year, nominees for each of the 26 categories were based on voting by the public while a panel of industry leaders helped select winners of The Emjays . Javier Hasse Hasse, who is head of content for Benzinga Cannabis and CEO of Spanish-language news site El Planteo , has brought about significant strides in the cannabis industry and culture. His dedication to reporting on cannabis, hemp, CBD and psychedelics is expressed in over 5,000 articles published across major outlets like Benzinga, CNN, CNBC, Rolling Stone and Forbes. “Javier’s writing about all aspects of cannabis consistently underscores the importance and growing acceptance of marijuana throughout the continent,” said Maureen Meehan one of Hasse’s colleagues at Benzinga Cannabis. “Both culturally and politically, the positive evolution of cannabis over these recent years is due in part to Javier’s insightful journalistic work.” Hasse authored the best-selling book, " Start Your Own Cannabis Business ," and co-authored “A Guide to Medical Cannabis: Your Roadmap to Understanding and Using Cannabis and CBD for Health , “ with Benzinga staff writer Nicolás Rodriguez . The latter was published on November 5, 2024 by Sheldon Press. A senior contributor to Forbes and member of the Rolling Stone Culture Council , Hasse was recently included in the High Times 100 list, highlighting his influence and dedication to the cannabis community. Hasse joined Josh Kesselman , CEO of RAW Rolling Papers in one of the many presentations at MJBizCon where their topic was “Embracing Your Brand’s Unique Magic,” in which they discussed innovative branding strategies for the cannabis ancillary market. Hasse shared his expertise in shaping media narratives, offering valuable insights to entrepreneurs aiming to build iconic and authentic brands. Other Honorees At The Emjays Awards 2024 Other industry figures were recognized with Emjays International Cannabis Awards include: Business Service of the Year: Sapphire Risk Advisory Group Financial Services of the Year: Green Check Verified Business Software of the Year: KayaPush Law Firm of the Year: Vicente Retail Cannabis Brand of the Year: Zamnesia Retail Services of the Year: Temeka Group Retail Software/Tech Company of the Year: Cova PR Agency of the Year: Grasslands Marketing Agency of the Year: PufCreativ Content Creator of the Year: Sara Payan, Planted With Sara Cultivation Technology (Hardware) of the Year: Fluence Testing Lab of the Year: SC Labs Cultivation Software of the Year: TSRgrow, GrowHub Packaging/Printing Company of the Year: Gold Leaf Print & Packaging Cultivation (Non-tech) Company of the Year: Royal Queen Seeds Cannabis Infused Brand of the Year: Wyld Extraction/Concentrate Brand of the Year: The Clear Cannabis (Flower) Brand of the Year: American Weed Co. CBD/Hemp Brand of the Year: Chime & Chill Consumer Gear/Tech Product of the Year: Boveda Vaporizer Product of the Year: Venty, by Storz & Bickel Advocacy Organization of the Year: Last Prisoner Project Best Packaging Design: Jeeter x Marley Best Marketing Campaign or Collaboration of the Year: DaySavers Stoner Dream Job Best Newcomer Brand: 55Plus The Emjays event is produced by Farechild Events in association with MJBizCon. Read more here . Read Next: ‘Oregonians Have High Standards When It Comes To Their Weed’ Says Mike Tyson, As Products Launch Throughout State © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.NEW YORK (AP) — The outgoing head of the nation’s top public health agency urged the next administration to maintain its focus and funding to keep Americans safe from emerging health threats. “We need to continue to do our global work at CDC to make sure we are stopping outbreaks at their source,” Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said in an interview Monday with The Associated Press. “We need to keep that funding up. We need to keep the expertise up. We need to keep the diplomacy up.” Cohen, 46, will be leaving office in January after about 18 months in the job. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday night , a former Congressman from Florida, to be the agency’s next chief. Cohen said she hasn’t met Weldon and doesn’t know him. She about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the anti-vaccine advocate and CDC critic nominated to oversee all . The CDC, with a $9.2 billion core budget, is charged with protecting Americans from disease outbreaks and other public health threats. The staff is heavy with scientists — 60% have master’s degrees or doctorates. The last eight years have been perhaps the most difficult in the agency's history. The CDC once enjoyed a sterling international reputation for its expertise on infectious diseases and other causes of illness and death. But trust in the agency fell because of missteps during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, political attacks and resistance to infection-prevention measures like wearing masks and getting vaccinated. The CDC has four political appointees, out of about 13,000 employees. The rest serve no matter who is in the White House, with civil service protections against efforts to fire them for political reasons. Trump said during the campaign that he wants to convert many federal agency positions into political appointments, meaning those employees could be hired and fired by whoever wins the election. There’s also a proposal to split the agency in two: one to track disease data, and another focused on public health but with a limited ability to make policy recommendations. And then there’s a current budget proposal in Congress that would cut the agency’s funding by 22%. It would also eliminate the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, which works on topics like drownings, drug overdoses, suicides and and shooting deaths. Cohen said there’s reason to be proud of the agency’s work in recent years. The CDC has built partnerships to improve the availability of testing for different infections and to watch for signs of disease outbreaks by . There are emerging threats, as always, but no new, full-fledged public health emergencies, she said. The day after the Nov. 5 election, Cohen emailed CDC employees to urge them to keep going. “While the world may feel different with changes ahead — our mission has not changed,” she wrote. She said she’s not aware of any wave of worried CDC scientists heading for the doors because of the election results. “There is a difference between campaigning and governing,” she said. “I want to go into this in a way that we’re passing the baton.” Cohen said she doesn’t know what she’ll do next, other than spend time with her family in Raleigh, North Carolina, where her family maintained its residence while she ran the agency. Next year, for the first time, the CDC director will be subject to Senate confirmation, which could make for a gap before Trump's pick takes the helm. CDC Deputy Director Dr. Debra Houry has been assigned to help manage the transition. Aside from administration transition, the CDC has to face several looming threats. Officials this month confirmed the first U.S. case of a that was first seen in There’s also the ongoing stream of , most of them mild illnesses seen in farmworkers who were in direct contact with infected cows or chickens. CDC officials say they believe the risk to the public remains low and that there’s no evidence it’s been spreading between people. “I don’t think we’re yet at a turning place. But does that mean it couldn’t change tomorrow? It could,” she said. ___ The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group. The AP is solely responsible for all content. Mike Stobbe, The Associated Press
By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Tuesday he was “stupid” not to put his own name on pandemic relief checks in 2021, noting that Donald Trump had done so in 2020 and likely got credit for helping people out through this simple, effective act of branding. Biden did the second-guessing as he delivered a speech at the Brookings Institution defending his economic record and challenging Trump to preserve Democratic policy ideas when he returns to the White House next month. Related Articles National Politics | Trump names Andrew Ferguson as head of Federal Trade Commission to replace Lina Khan National Politics | Biden issues veto threat on bill expanding federal judiciary as partisan split emerges National Politics | Rick Scott condemns garlic from China as a ‘major threat’ to U.S. security and food safety National Politics | Trump lawyers and aide hit with 10 additional felony charges in Wisconsin over 2020 fake electors National Politics | After withdrawing as attorney general nominee, Matt Gaetz lands a talk show on OANN television As Biden focused on his legacy with his term ending, he suggested Trump should keep the Democrats’ momentum going and ignore the policies of his allies. The president laid out favorable recent economic data but acknowledged his rare public regret that he had not been more self-promotional in advertising the financial support provided by his administration as the country emerged from the pandemic. “I signed the American Rescue Plan, the most significant economic recovery package in our history, and also learned something from Donald Trump,” Biden said at the Washington-based think tank. “He signed checks for people for 7,400 bucks ... and I didn’t. Stupid.” The decision by the former reality TV star and real estate developer to add his name to the checks sent by the U.S. Treasury to millions of Americans struggling during the coronavirus marked the first time a president’s name appeared on any IRS payments. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris , who replaced him as the Democratic nominee , largely failed to convince the American public of the strength of the economy. The addition of 16 million jobs, funding for infrastructure, new factories and investments in renewable energy were not enough to overcome public exhaustion over inflation, which spiked in 2022 and left many households coping with elevated grocery, gasoline and housing costs. More than 6 in 10 voters in November’s election described the economy as “poor” or “not so good,” according to AP VoteCast, an extensive survey of the electorate. Trump won nearly 7 in 10 of the voters who felt the economy was in bad shape, paving the way for a second term as president after his 2020 loss to Biden. Biden used his speech to argue that Trump was inheriting a strong economy that is the envy of the world. The inflation rate fell without a recession that many economists had viewed as inevitable, while the unemployment rate is a healthy 4.2% and applications to start new businesses are at record levels. Biden called the numbers under his watch “a new set of benchmarks to measure against the next four years.” “President-elect Trump is receiving the strongest economy in modern history,” said Biden, who warned that Trump’s planned tax cuts could lead to massive deficits or deep spending cuts. He also said that Trump’s promise of broad tariffs on foreign imports would be a mistake, part of a broader push Tuesday by the administration to warn against Trump’s threatened action. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen also issued a word of caution about them at a summit of The Wall Street Journal’s CEO Council. “I think the imposition of broad based tariffs, at least of the type that have been discussed, almost all economists agree this would raise prices on American consumers,” she said. Biden was also critical of Trump allies who have pushed Project 2025 , a policy blueprint from the Heritage Foundation that calls for a complete overhaul of the federal government. Trump has disavowed participation in it, though parts were written by his allies and overlap with his stated views on economics, immigration, education policy and civil rights. “I pray to God the president-elect throws away Project 2025,” Biden said. “I think it would be an economic disaster.” Associated Press writer Fatima Hussein in Washington contributed to this report.
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Presentation Includes Discussion of Monetization of NurseMagicTM DETROIT, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amesite Inc. (NASDAQ: AMST), a pioneering technology company specializing in the development and marketing of B2C and B2B AI-driven solutions, announced today it will release an end of year video shareholder update to its website today, December 23, 2024 at 3:00 pm ET. The presentation will be available to shareholders here: https://ir.amesite.com/news-events/media . As part of the update, Amesite's CEO, Dr. Ann Marie Sastry, will review: NurseMagicTM B2C and B2B Offerings and Revenue Growth NurseMagicTM Marketing, Onboarding and Projected Profitability Metrics Company Infrastructure and Ability to Scale Users Financial Standing About Amesite Inc. Amesite Inc. (Nasdaq: AMST) is a pioneering technology company specializing in the development and marketing of B2C and B2B AI-driven solutions. Leveraging its proprietary AI infrastructure, Amesite offers cutting-edge applications that cater to both individual and professional needs. NurseMagicTM, the company’s mobile app for health and care professionals, streamlines creation of nursing notes and documentation tasks, enhances patient communication, and offers personalized guidance to nurses on patient care, medications, and handling challenging workplace situations. Forward Looking Statements This communication contains forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) concerning the Company, the Company's planned online machine learning platform, the Company's business plans, any future commercialization of the Company's online learning solutions, potential customers, business objectives and other matters. Forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and include words such as "may," "will," "should," "would," "expect," "plan," "believe," "intend," "look forward," and other similar expressions among others. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Risks facing the Company and its planned platform are set forth in the Company's filings with the SEC. Except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Investor Relations Contact MJ Clyburn TraDigital IR clyburn@tradigitalir.comThe move could usher in an end to a protracted political crisis in the European Union country following the annulment of a presidential election by a top court. Parliament approved the new administration in a 240-143 vote in Romania’s 466-seat legislature. The new coalition is made up of the leftist Social Democratic Party (PSD) the centre-right National Liberal Party (PNL), the small ethnic Hungarian UDMR party and national minorities. It caps a month-long period of turmoil in which far-right nationalists made significant gains in a parliamentary election on December 1 a week after a first-round presidential race saw the far-right outsider Calin Georgescu emerge as the front-runner. “It will not be an easy mandate for the future government,” Mr Ciolacu, whose PSD party topped the polls in the parliamentary election, said in a statement. “We are aware that we are in the midst of a deep political crisis,” he said. “It is also a crisis of trust, and this coalition aims to regain the trust of citizens, the trust of the people.” Romania’s 16 ministerial positions will be shared among the parties, which will hold a slim majority in the legislature. It is widely seen as a tactical partnership to shut out far-right nationalists whose voices found fertile ground amid high living costs and a sluggish economy. Mr Ciolacu, who came third in the first-round presidential ballot despite polls indicating he would win the most votes, has served as prime minister since June 2023. After parliament’s approval, President Klaus Iohannis swore in the new government and warned the new Cabinet that it is entering a “difficult new period” in which “for many Romanians, there are major concerns”. Romania was plunged into turmoil after Mr Georgescu’s surprise success in the presidential race, after allegations of electoral violations and Russian interference emerged. Days before the December 8 run-off, the Constitutional Court made the unprecedented move to annul the presidential race. “We go through complicated times, but I think we all learned from mistakes of the past,” Mr Ciolacu said. “I hope that together with my colleagues in the coalition, we’ll find the best solutions to get past the challenges we have in front of us.” Mr Ciolacu said that the new government would aim to quickly organise the rerun of the presidential election in which the new coalition has agreed to put forward an agreed common pro-European candidate. Cristian Andrei, a political consultant based in Bucharest, said that the new government made up of the same political parties will likely embrace “soft populist” rhetoric such as economic patriotism, anti-austerity, and a peace solution in neighbouring Ukraine to counter the rise of far-right populism. “This will be a way to answer the concerns of many Romanians who voted for populists... but will not solve the fundamental problem of trust,” he said. “The only decisive factor now will be who and how convincing the pro-European candidates will be against this popular revolt.” George Simion, the leader of the far-right Alliance for the Unity of Romanians, which came second in the parliamentary election, said that all politicians from his party on Monday would vote against the Ciolacu government. In 2021, the PSD and the PNL also formed an unlikely but increasingly strained coalition together with UDMR, which exited the Cabinet last year after a power-sharing dispute.
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NEW YORK , Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of ordinary shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: ASML) between January 24, 2024 and October 15, 2024 , both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important January 13, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline. So what: If you purchased ASML Holding N.V. ordinary shares during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. What to do next: To join the ASML Holding N.V. class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=31159 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for more information. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 13 , 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, during the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the issues being faced by suppliers, like ASML, in the semiconductor industry were much more severe than defendants had indicated to investors; (2) the pace of recovery of sales in the semiconductor industry was much slower than defendants had publicly acknowledged; (3) defendants had created the false impression that they possessed reliable information pertaining to customer demand and anticipated growth, while also downplaying risk from macroeconomic and industry fluctuations, as well as stronger regulations restricting the export of semiconductor technology, including the products that ASML sells; and (4) as a result, defendants' statements about ASML's business, operations, and prospects lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. To join the ASML Holding N.V. class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=31159 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm , on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/ . Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 case@rosenlegal.com www.rosenlegal.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/asml-investors-have-opportunity-to-lead-asml-holding-nv-securities-fraud-lawsuit-302327940.html SOURCE THE ROSEN LAW FIRM, P. A. Stay Informed: Subscribe to Our Newsletter TodayOwn a piece of history: Commemorative Trump election cover plaque now available
TikTok's future uncertain after appeals court rejects its bid to overturn possible US ban A federal appeals court panel on Friday unanimously upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for its survival in the U.S. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that the law - which requires TikTok to break ties with its China-based parent company ByteDance or be banned by mid-January - is constitutional, rebuffing TikTok’s challenge that the statute ran afoul of the First Amendment and unfairly targeted the platform. TikTok and ByteDance — another plaintiff in the lawsuit — are expected to appeal to the Supreme Court. Police believe gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO has left New York City NEW YORK (AP) — Police officials believe the gunman who killed the CEO of the largest U.S. health insurer may have fled the city on a bus. Video of the suspected shooter leaving the scene of Wednesday's shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson showed him riding a bicycle to Central Park and later taking a taxi cab to a bus depot, the chief of detectives told CNN on Friday. The police commissioner said investigators believe he left New York City. The gunman made sure to conceal his identity with a mask during the shooting yet left a trail of evidence in view of the nation’s biggest city and its network of security cameras. The reason for the killing remains unknown. Trump offers a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled nominee to lead the Pentagon WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is offering a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled choice to lead the Pentagon. Hegseth's ability to win confirmation by the Senate is wavering as he faces questions over allegations of excessive drinking, sexual assault and his views on women in combat. Trump posted on social media that Hegseth is a winner “and there is nothing that can be done to change that.” Hegseth spent much of the week on Capitol Hill trying to salvage his Cabinet nomination and reassure Republican senators that he is fit to lead the Pentagon. IAEA chief: Iran is poised to 'quite dramatically' increase stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Iran is poised to “quite dramatically” increase its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium. That's according to comments by the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency on Friday. Rafael Mariano Grossi spoke in Bahrain, on the sidelines of the International Institute of Strategic Studies’ Manama Dialogue. He says Iran had begun preparing advanced centrifuge cascades to spin at nuclear facilities to increase its supply of 60% enriched uranium. That kind of material is a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels of 90%. Grossi says this is “very concerning." Iran did not immediately acknowledge the preparations, which Grossi said had begun on Friday. Inspectors hope to examine what’s going on. US added a strong 227,000 jobs in November in bounce-back from October slowdown WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s job market rebounded in November, adding 227,000 workers in a solid recovery from the previous month, when the effects of strikes and hurricanes had sharply diminished employers’ payrolls. Last month’s hiring growth was up considerably from a meager gain of 36,000 jobs in October. The government also revised up its estimate of job growth in September and October by a combined 56,000. Friday’s report also showed that the unemployment rate ticked up from 4.1% in October to a still-low 4.2%. The November data provided the latest evidence that the U.S. job market remains durable even though it has lost significant momentum from the 2021-2023 hiring boom, when the economy was rebounding from the pandemic recession. Trump taps forceful ally of hard-line immigration policies to head Customs and Border Protection WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump's immigration and border team is filling out. Trump has announced a former Border Patrol chief, Rodney Scott, to head the Customs and Border Protection agency. Scott is a career Border Patrol agent who rose to head the agency during Trump's first term. He's been a vocal supporter of tougher enforcement measures. At CBP he'll head a department of roughly 60,000 employees responsible for protecting the country’s borders while also facilitating trade and travel. Trump also said he’d nominate Caleb Vitello as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the agency that, among other things, arrests migrants in the U.S. illegally. Vitello is a career ICE official with more than 23 years in the agency. Romania's top court annuls first round of presidential vote won by far-right candidate BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A top Romanian court has annulled the first round of the country’s presidential election, days after declassified intelligence alleged Russia ran a coordinated online campaign to promote the far-right outsider who won the first round. Friday's unprecedented and final decision by the Constitutional Court came after President Klaus Iohannis declassified intelligence on Wednesday that alleged Russia ran a sprawling campaign comprising thousands of social media accounts to promote Calin Georgescu across platforms like TikTok and Telegram. Despite being a huge outsider who declared zero campaign spending, Georgescu emerged as the frontrunner on Nov. 24. He was due to face reformist Elena Lasconi of the Save Romania Union party in a runoff on Sunday. Crews recover the body of a woman from a Pennsylvania sinkhole after a 4-day search Police say the remains of a woman who fell into a sinkhole have been recovered four days after she went missing while searching for her cat. Trooper Steve Limani said Friday that the body of 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard is being taken to the Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office for an autopsy. Pollard disappeared while looking for her cat on Monday evening, and authorities found her car close to what is thought to be a newly opened sinkhole above a long abandoned coal mine a few hours later. The sinkhole is in the village of Marguerite, about 40 miles east of Pittsburgh. Jury gets OK to consider lesser charge in NYC subway chokehold case, dismisses manslaughter charge NEW YORK (AP) — The judge overseeing the trial of a man accused of using a deadly chokehold on an unruly subway passenger has dismissed the top charge in the case at the request of prosecutors, allowing the jury to consider a lesser count after the panel indicated it was deadlocked on whether Daniel Penny was guilty of manslaughter. The judge’s decision on Friday came hours after Manhattan jurors sent him a note saying they were unable to agree on a manslaughter verdict. Penny is facing charges of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, who Penny held in a chokehold for about six minutes on a New York City subway in 2023. Vance tells residents in hurricane-stricken North Carolina that they haven't been forgotten FAIRVIEW, N.C. (AP) — Vice President-elect JD Vance is surveying hurricane damage in western North Carolina in one of his first public appearances since the November election. Vance and his wife, Usha, visited the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department, which was flooded with 4 to 6 inches of water in the storm. They heard that roughly a dozen people contracted walking pneumonia while responding to the hurricane's destruction and that power outages prevented some first responders from talking with their families. Vance said, “My simple message to the people of Appalachia is that we haven’t forgotten you — we love you.” Vance has largely stayed out of the public eye since the election aside from shepherding Trump’s Cabinet nominees around Capitol Hill.Lenovo's Tab Plus is a mid-range tablet currently selling for $330 on Best Buy. Contrary to its small size, the model houses a booming eight-speaker system and a long-lasting battery. The MediaTek Helio chipset and dim display won't be winning any awards. Even though the Lenovo Tab Plus is new, it's already been discounted. The tablet has dropped down $250 on Best Buy and Lenovo's digital store. It's the end of the year, and that means a lot of people are looking for holiday presents. If you're having a hard time deciding what to gift, may I recommend the Lenovo Tab Plus ? This is Lenovo's latest lightweight tablet, capable of doubling as a mini-home theater. Everything that you could want in an entertainment system is here. Also: Why the iPad Mini 7 is the ultraportable tablet to beat in 2024 The Lenovo Tab Plus is compact, measuring 11.5 inches and weighing about 1.4 pounds. It's similar in size to an iPad Air , but unlike Apple's device, this tablet doesn't have a smooth back as the bottom half juts out. The lower section measures 13.58 mm thick, while the upper half is only 7.7 mm. There's a good reason Lenovo designed its tablet with this unique look as the bottom half houses two of the model's outstanding features. Lenovo Tab Plus The Lenovo Tab Plus is like the Little Engine That Could, with a battery that enables the device to run more than 15 hours on a single charge. First, there is the integrated kickstand that sits flush with the tablet's rear. Popping it out provides a stable base and lets the device tilt up to 175 degrees. Praising a kickstand may seem silly, but remember that most tablets -- without the addition of a protective case --don't have a way to prop themselves up. It's a great quality-of-life feature that enhances the viewing experience, and it's one I wish other manufacturers capitalized on. Also, when combined with smartphone support, the Tab Plus can double as a powerful Bluetooth speaker. Speaking of audio, the sound system is my favorite feature of the Tab Plus. It has eight JBL speakers consisting of four tweeters and four woofers, all finetuned by Dolby Atmos. In comparison, the M4 iPad Pro , Apple's current premium tablet, only has four speakers. I found the system's audio performance outstanding. As part of the testing, I watched the entire second season of Arcane on Netflix. From the first episode to the last, I enjoyed crystal-clear sounds powerful enough to fill a room. That said, the bass is a little lacking -- it's nowhere near as punchy as bass from a soundbar. The screen quality is great, too. It's a 2K display running at a refresh rate of 90Hz, delivering bright colors and smooth animations. It performed well across most applications. However, I didn't like how dim it looked. The screen's brightness peaks at 400 nits, which is fine for indoor viewing but not outdoors. The display struggled to shine in a bright environment. Also: This surprisingly impressive Android tablet is $60 off for Black Friday Under the hood is the MediaTek Helio G99 SoC (system on a chip), along with 8GB of RAM -- hardware that's typical in budget devices. The G99 isn't a very powerful chipset, and it's a couple of years old, but it gets the job done. I never once ran into performance drops while casually browsing with Google Chrome or playing mobile games. The Lenovo Tab Plus functions decently well as a work tablet. You can connect accessories like keyboards via Bluetooth. Thanks to Android 14, there's a desktop mode for mimicking desktop setups. The operating system also delivers engaging gesture controls. My favorite is where swiping up sends you to a carousel of open apps, and you can hop between any one of them. Smartphones have similar functionality. Android 14 brings with it years of updates. Lenovo has pledged to continuously roll out security patches to the Tab Plus until June 2028. Multiple accessories are available, but even with all those gadgets equipped, don't expect Lenovo's machine to be a powerhouse. I ran the PCMark Work 3.0 benchmark tests to see how well the tablet would perform across multiple workflows. At the time I performed the tests, the Lenovo Tab Plus did pretty well, earning 32nd place out of 200 on the developer's best tablets list for November 2024 . However, it fell far behind contemporaries like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE and the OnePlus Pad 2 . Also: Save $225 on the 8TB T5 SSD at Samsung for Black Friday These numbers tell me that the Tab Plus may not be amazing at tackling tough workloads like video editing, but it won't be terrible either. Hardware performance may be middling, but the battery sure isn't. On average, the tablet lasts 15 hours on a single charge. I left it running one afternoon and was pleasantly surprised to see it still playing the test livestream the following morning. The storage space is unsurprisingly small, at 256GB. It would've been nice to have access to a bigger drive, but with a tablet this cheap, you have to expect some cuts. Luckily, you can expand storage by inserting a 1TB mini SD card into the slot at the top. ZDNET's buying advice Lenovo's Tab Plus normally retails for $330 at Best Buy. Even at its full price, I would recommend this device. Luckily, you can purchase this model from Lenovo's storefront at a discounted $288 . This is a great Christmas present for loved ones who enjoy watching the latest shows on Netflix or want a multimedia tablet. The MediaTek Helio G99 isn't the best work device. Those looking for a tablet with muscle should check out Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 Plus . The OnePlus Pad 2 is another solid, midrange option for those who don't mind spending extra cash. Why I pick this ultraportable Lenovo tablet over the iPad Air for multimedia consumption I tested the new Kindle Scribe for two weeks, and it beat my ReMarkable in several ways One of the best QLED TVs I've tested isn't made by Samsung or Hisense These Beyerdynamic earbuds delivered glorious sound for any kind of music I played
There are things you can see coming when you follow a hockey team and there are things that can still surprise you no matter how long you've been at it. With the Montreal Canadiens this season, there's been one big surprise and it's not rookie Lane Hutson, no it's a well established veteran who most fans were complaining about last season. Brendan Gallagher has had a tough time since the 2019-20 season, a lot of injuries that have taken their toll, shorten seasons after shorter seasons and a production that dipped. With the downward trend of his production, the criticism from the fans mounted up and calls to move him and his big contract grew louder. This season though, we are seeing a new version of Gallagher, one that can both be a leader of man and an important core of the team. Coach Martin St-Louis said it best today when he was asked about the gritty right winger: A player like Gally who's combative and brings everyone [to battle] is a good example. He pulls people with him and the better he's feeling, the better his confidence is and the easier it is for him to pull people. I'm super happy for him, he plays good hockey. With 8 goals in 19 games, the veteran is on pace for 35 goals on the season which would be his most productive season to date. Of course, in order to maintain that pace, everything would have to go right and he'd have to avoid injuries, but it's not completely out of the realm of possibilities. Furthermore, Gallagher is still playing on the second wave of the power play and when Patrik Laine return, wherever he returns, that second unit should improve and it should help. “I’m very proud to put on this sweater, it’s not lost on me. I’ve been here a long time. I wanna continue to play, represent this city, this jersey. I take a lot of pride in that, for sure.” - Brendan Gallagher last night on being the longest-serving current Habs player — /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) The coach also explained what it takes for a player to stay with the same team for so long, "It doesn't happen often and it's not a question of luck" said the bench boss. For a player to stick, the pilot believe he has to produce, to be a good person, to have work ethic because if you're not a good example, you're not there for long. It was reported to St-Louis that Gallagher said he was more of a "beer guy" when he told he's like fine wine that improves over time, but the coach had another comparison in mind: I think Gally, since I've been here, for me, he's improved his software. Yes, you know, like the iPhone right? It goes from 5.0 to 6.0 to I don't know, what are we now 15?[...] It's never too late to improve the software, and when you improve the software, you have more options. I know Gally is really good in net front, he's really good net front, but it's not all he's doing now. He's doing way more and because he's doing way more, not that he doesn't spend time net front, but that's not all he does. When you're constantly battling with somebody in front of the net, it takes a toll and you're probably prone to more injuries when that's all you're doing. [...] He understand he has that, and sometimes it's his turn to go, but it's not the only job he has to do on the ice. He's playing more of a complete game. There you have it, the secret to the new and improved Gallagher according to the coach. If St-Louis is correct about the right winger being less likely to be injured with the new balance he found in his game, he might just maintain his current rhythm of production and if he does, he could have 43 points at the end of the season. Should he reach that number, it would be the fourth most productive season of his career and to be honest, it couldn't happen to a more deserving player. Gallagher has been Montreal's ultimate warrior for 13 years now, he has bled for this team and to see his resurgence is both a surprise and a blessing for this young team. Follow Karine on X Bluesky and Threads Bookmark for all the news and happenings around the CanadiensHigh school girls basketball: Kingston’s Steve Garner likes look of youthful Tigers squadOver 10,000 Shoppers Have Bought This 'Must-Have' $12 Amazon Gadget to Make Upcoming Holiday Travel More Bearable