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World’s richest person Elon Musk has expressed his agreement with Apple Inc.'s legendary co-founder Steve Jobs’ on what the most important job of a CEO of a company is. What Happened: Earlier this month, Startup Archive shared an old clip of Jobs where he underscored that the most important job of a CEO is recruiting, not managing. "The greatest people are self-managing. They don't need to be managed...” Jobs said. “What they need is a common vision, and that's what leadership is.” “Leadership is having a vision, being able to articulate that so the people around you can understand it, and getting consensus on a common vision." The former Apple CEO believed that once a strong core team is in place, it becomes self-sustaining and ensures only exceptional talent is brought in. See Also: Nvidia's Journey To The Top With $3.5 Trillion Market Capitalization: How The AI Chip Giant Transformed Post-COVID Responding to this perspective, Musk, known for his admiration of Jobs , commented, “Couldn’t agree more,” reaffirming his own leadership philosophy. Couldn't agree more https://t.co/Y9k17r9q2Y Subscribe to the Benzinga Tech Trends newsletter to get all the latest tech developments delivered to your inbox. Why It Matters: Musk previously also highlighted his alignment with Jobs’s remark that those who take action are also the greatest thinkers. Musk also echoed the sentiments of the late Apple co-founder, who once spoke about the importance of fostering a team culture dedicated to transforming innovative ideas into successful products. However, the Tesla CEO once also took a swipe at Jobs for reportedly contributing to Apple's hesitation to adopt open-source technologies. Walter Isaacson , who has penned biographies of both Musk and Jobs, said that both leaders shared a “dark streak” characterized by brutally honest feedback that pushed their teams toward excellence. While this approach spurred innovation, it occasionally veered into excessive criticism. Check out more of Benzinga's Consumer Tech coverage by following this link . Read Next: As Nvidia Maintains Chip Supremacy, Jim Cramer Says Foes Of Semiconductor Giant ‘Aren’t Really Enemies’ Disclaimer : This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. Photos courtesy: Shutterstock and Wikimedia © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
TORONTO — Hannah Miller scored a power-play goal with 1:38 remaining in the game, lifting the Toronto Sceptres to a 3-1 victory over the Boston Fleet in the Professional Women's Hockey League season opener on Saturday. With Boston standout Hilary Knight in the penalty box for a vicious boarding penalty on Sceptres defender Renata Fast, Miller made good on her rebound attempt on a Daryl Watts shot with a half-open net. Fast recovered for an assist on the winner before 8,089 fans at Coca-Cola Coliseum. The Fleet (0-1-0) challenged the goal, but video review deemed Miller's shot was good. Sarah Nurse got Toronto (1-0-0) on the board with a short-handed tally 11:50 into the first period and Emma Maltais added an empty-net strike to seal the score at 3-1 with 12 seconds left on the game clock. Boston's Hilary Knight opened the scoring at the 3:00 mark of the opening frame, sending a slap shot past Toronto goalie Kristin Campbell, who registered 18 stops on the night. Toronto outshot Boston 41-19. Boston goalie Aerin Frankel, a big reason why her team advanced to the Walter Cup final last spring, was outstanding with 38 saves. Frankel made a significant glove-hand stop on Toronto defender Jocelyne Larocque with 6:36 remaining in the third period. Larocque was alone when a rebound caromed to her in front. But the puck was rolling, and she could only lift her shot straight into Frankel's glove. Nurse's goal tested the league's new jailbreak rule that sees a minor penalty — in this case, Izzy Daniel's tripping infraction — wiped out when a team scores a short-handed goal. . Takeaways Sceptres: Billie Jean King MVP Natalie Spooner missed the season opener. The PWHL scoring champion underwent left knee surgery last June after getting injured in Game 3 of Toronto's first-round series against Minnesota. Fleet: Defender Emma Greco of Burlington, Ont., played her first game for Boston. She was part of the Walter Cup-winning Minnesota team that defeated Boston in a three-game series last spring. Greco is one of five Ontario-born players on the Fleet roster. Key moment With the game tied 1-1, the Sceptres failed to score during a 59-second 5-on-3 advantage midway through the second period. Boston blocked five shots during the span. Key stat Last year, Toronto enjoyed an 11-game win streak en route to its regular-season championship, including three wins against Boston. Up next Toronto visits Ottawa on Tuesday. Boston will play its home opener on Wednesday, a rematch with the Walter Cup-champion Minnesota. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 30, 2024. Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian PressVeteran forward Bruce Brown’s return a boost to flagging Toronto Raptors’ lineup
Share Tweet Share Share Email The undeniable truth is that any equipment that uses bearings has a rough time in Australian conditions. With scorching heat, relentless dust, and salty coastal air, bearings in Australia take a pounding like nowhere else on Earth. Keeping these critical components running smoothly is not just a matter of installing them and walking away, but more about coming up with smart strategies and proactive care tailored to Australia’s unique environment. Dealing with Facing Environmental Factors Ask anyone in the field, and they’ll tell you straight, our climate is no friend to bearings. Inland areas, in particular, endure temperature swings that go from freezing at dawn to over 40°C by midday. These extreme shifts wreak havoc on lubricants and put tremendous strain on bearing materials. 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CommentsNoida International Film City: The master plan for the construction of the first phase of the eagerly awaited Noida International Film City has been submitted by filmmaker Boney Kapoor and the Bhutani Infra-backed company Bayview Projects. Officials have stated that they hope to finish the work within three years after approval. On Tuesday, Kapoor delivered the master plan for Bayview Projects to the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA). YEIDA CEO Arun Vir Singh confirmed receiving the master plan and told reporters, "It will be our endeavour to ensure that the plan is approved at the earliest if it conforms to all norms and guidelines." The Uttar Pradesh government's ambitious project would be constructed in Sector 21 of YEIDA, along the Yamuna Expressway near Delhi, on 1,000 acres of land in a public-private collaboration. In the first phase, about 230 acres will be developed. Out of the four bidders, Bayview Projects won the bid on January 31 and offered the Uttar Pradesh government the largest revenue share (18%). Speaking to the media alongside Singh, Boney Kapoor outlined his plans for the growth of the film city, highlighting its potential to transform Indian cinema and draw in international talent. According to Kapoor, the project's initial phase would involve building a dedicated film university and sound stages. ALSO READ: Yearender 2024: Delhi-NCR Real Estate Sector Sees Growth Amid Infrastructure Development, Demand For Luxury Homes "The university is being built to train talent from across the country, particularly Uttar Pradesh, enabling individuals to come with a script and leave with a complete film," Kapoor said. According to him, the facilities would cover every facet of production, including post-production. He said, the first phase, which is expected to be finished in three years, would provide the groundwork for the film city's growth. Kapoor intends to extend an invitation to international filmmakers to make use of the facilities. Noida International Film City: Facilities Kapoor listed a number of the film city's most notable characteristics, including underwater production facilities and virtual studios. According to him, there will also be a special floor with cutting-edge technology that will take the place of conventional green screens and allow actors to see scenes on LED screens in real-time. Additionally, he said, there would be enormous water tanks for filming intricate underwater shots and ship-based scenarios. In a structure modeled after Parliament's visitor galleries, Kapoor hopes to allow the public to watch live filming and, at their convenience, speak with directors or actors during breaks.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Robert McCray scored 22 points as Jacksonville beat East Tennessee State 60-52 on Saturday. McCray added five rebounds, five steals, and four blocks for the Dolphins (6-5). Zimi Nwokeji scored 15 points while going 5 of 6 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and added five rebounds. Kendall Munson shot 3 of 4 from the field and 2 for 3 from the line to finish with eight points. The Buccaneers (6-5) were led by John Buggs III, who recorded 15 points. East Tennessee State also got 13 points and five assists from Quimari Peterson. Jaden Seymour also put up nine points and two blocks. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Take our 20-question quiz on 2024 and test your general knowledge about the year that was. (Answers below.) 1. Which creative agency, specialising in disinformation and deepfake technology, has the Liberal Party engaged for the next election? ( Hint ) (a) Crosby Textor (b) The Juice Media (c) Topham Guerin (d) Cambridge Analytica 2. Who won the Australian Open Women’s Singles Final in January? (a) Zheng Qinwen (b) Aryna Sabalenka (c) Coco Gauff (d) Victoria Azarenka 3. What is the first name of the suspect in the New York City murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson? (a) Mario (b) Yoshi (c) Luigi (d) Bowser 4. Which team won the NRL Premiership? (a) Melbourne Storm (b) Cronulla Sharks (c) Sydney Roosters (d) Penrith Panthers 5. Which song was voted number one in the 2023 Triple J Hottest 100 (announced on 27 January 2024)? (a) Paint the Town Red (b) Rhyme Dust (c) Saving Up (d) The Worst Person Alive 6. Who became Australia’s 28th Governor-General in July? (a) Frances Adamson (b) Jeannette Young (c) Margaret Beazley (d) Sam Mostyn 7. On 1 January, the Australian National Archives released cabinet papers from which former Australian government? ( Hint ) (a) Morrison Government (b) Whitlam Government (c) Howard Government (d) Keating Government 8. In which month did Taylor Swift tour Australia? ( Hint ) (a) January (b) February (c) March (d) April 9. Which horse won the Melbourne Cup? (a) Okita Soushi (b) Without A Fight (c) Warp Speed (d) Knight’s Choice 10. Which team won the State of Origin series? (a) Queensland (b) New South Wales 11. Which TV show was the most-watched show in the U.S.? ( Hint ) (a) Slow Horses (b) Colin from Accounts (c) Bluey (d) Wednesday 12. Which major retailer did Opposition Leader Peter Dutton call on Australians to boycott in January? ( Hint ) (a) Coles (b) Bunnings (c) Target (d) Woolworths 13. Who won the Wimbledon Men’s Singles Final? (a) Carlos Alcaraz (b) Novak Djokovic (c) Daniil Medvedev (d) Lorenzo Musetti 14. Who is Australia’s youngest-ever Olympic Gold Medal winner? (a) Melissa Wu (b) Shane Gould (c) Arisa Trew (d) Holly Warn 15. Which movie won the Academy Award for Best Picture? (a) Barbie (b) Oppenheimer (c) Maestro (d) Anatomy of a Fall 16. Why was Keegan Payne featured in the national media in April? (a) He was suspended for six weeks (b) He won the PGA Masters (c) He caught a $1 million fish (d) He won a gold medal for skateboarding 17. In which month was Julian Assange released from prison? ( Hint ) (a) May (b) June (c) July ( d) August 18. Which annual Australian music festival was cancelled in March? ( Hint ) (a) Bluesfest (b) Tamworth Country Music Festival (c) Woodford Folk Festival (d) Splendour In the Grass 19. Who won the Gold Logie? (a) Larry Emdur (b) Asher Keddie (c) Andy Lee (d) Robert Irwin 20. Who were the Australian flag-bearers at the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony? (a) Kaylee McKeown & Matt Wearn (b) Jessica Fox & Eddie Ockenden (c) Mollie O’Callaghan & Cameron McEvoy (d) Ariarne Titmus & Keegan Palmer ANSWERS 1. (c) Topham Guerin 2. (b) Aryna Sabalenka 3. (c) Luigi 4. (d) Penrith Panthers 5. (a) Paint the Town Red by Doja Cat 6. (d) Sam Mostyn 7. (c) Howard Government 8. (b) February 9. (d) Knight’s Choice 10. (b) New South Wales 11. (c) Bluey 12. (d) Woolworths 13. (a) Carlos Alcaraz 14. (c) Arisa Trew 15. (b) Oppenheimer 16. (c) He caught a $1 million fish 17. (b) June 18. (d) Splendour In The Grass 19. (a) Larry Emdur 20. (b) Jessica Fox & Eddie Ockenden SCORE 5 and under — need more coffee | 6 -10 — read IA more often | 11-15 — savvy IA reader 16-20 — in line to take over editorial duties! Compiled by IA columnist Belinda Jones . This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Australia License Support independent journalism Subscribe to IA. Related Articles QUIZ: IA Interrogates! #2 QUIZ: IA Interrogates! #1 IA's election QUIZ: How well do you know Australia’s treasurers? (No 3) LIFE & ARTS QUIZ trivia 2024 general knowledge current affairs puzzles IA Interrogates Independent Australia Hottest 100 Triple J Share Article
In a landmark move to strengthen India's weather monitoring and research capabilities, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Department of Physics, Tripura University, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The signing ceremony, held on December 24, 2024, marked a pivotal step toward advancing the indigenous development of India's Lightning Detection Network (ILDN). The ceremony was graced by the presence of notable dignitaries, including Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and Dr. M. Mohapatra, Director General, IMD. The MoU was formally signed by R. Madan, Scientist G at IMD, and Dr. A. Guha, Professor at the Department of Physics, Tripura University. Indigenous Development: Enhance the ILDN infrastructure for real-time lightning detection and forecasting, contributing to disaster management and public safety. Also Read: Collaborative Research: Foster a research ecosystem that integrates expertise from academia, research institutions, and operational agencies across India. Technological Advancement: Leverage advanced technologies to improve weather prediction capabilities and mitigate the impacts of natural disasters. Dr. Ravichandran hailed the collaboration as a vital step forward in utilizing cutting-edge technology for weather forecasting and disaster mitigation. “This initiative underscores our commitment to developing indigenous solutions that address India’s unique meteorological challenges,” he remarked. Dr. M. Mohapatra emphasized the importance of academia-industry partnerships in enhancing operational capabilities and fostering innovation in meteorology. The partnership between IMD and Tripura University is expected to significantly bolster India’s lightning detection and prediction capabilities, reducing the risks associated with lightning strikes. This collaboration represents a significant stride toward self-reliance in meteorological technology, aligning with India’s broader vision for innovation and resilience in addressing natural calamities.
OTTAWA - Dave Cameron and his players once again found themselves in an uncomfortable position. Coming off a stunning, embarrassing loss to Latvia some 48 hours earlier at the world junior hockey championship, Canada led another of the sport’s lesser lights by a single goal late in regulation Sunday. The tournament hosts would get the job done in the end. It wasn’t pretty. Oliver Bonk, Caden Price and Mathieu Cataford, into the empty net, scored as the wobbly Canadians picked up an unconvincing 3-0 victory over Germany. “We’re snake-bitten,” Cameron, at his third world juniors as the country’s head coach, said of the roster’s toothless attack. “We’re getting chances. That’s all you can do ... it’ll break.” Carter George made 25 saves to register the goaltender’s second straight shutout for Canada, which was coming off Friday’s 3-2 upset loss to Latvia in a shootout. “I just want to go out there and do my part to get this team a win,” said George, who took a shot at the empty net that dribbled wide. “We all pitch into the system.” Nico Pertuch stopped 33 shots for Germany, which dropped its Group A opener at the men’s under-20 tournament 10-4 to the United States before falling 3-1 to Finland. Canada, which entered with a 17-0 record all-time and a combined 107-26 score against Germany at the world juniors, went more than 120 minutes against a pair of hockey minnows without scoring a goal at 5-on-5. “It gets a little tense there when it was 1-0 with five minutes left,” said defenceman Tanner Molendyk. “But I thought we handled it well.” “A little tighter than maybe we would have expected,” added fellow blueliner Sam Dickinson. Despite another sub-par performance, the victory sets up a mouth-watering New Year’s Eve matchup against the U.S. for first place in the pool after the Americans fell 4-3 to the Finns in overtime earlier Sunday. Canada suffered one of the worst defeats in the program’s history when Latvia — outscored 41-4 in four previous meetings at the event — shocked the hockey world. And while the plucky Europeans were full marks for their victory, the Canadians were largely disjointed and surrendered the middle of the ice for long stretches despite firing 57 shots on goal. There was more of the same Sunday through the two periods. “It’s a quick turnaround, maybe, from (the Latvia loss),” said Canadian forward Berkly Catton. “That hurt, but we’ve got to be ready.” Cameron made a couple of changes to his lineup — one out of necessity and another for tactical reasons. With star defenceman Matthew Schaefer, who could go No. 1 at the 2025 NHL draft, out of the world juniors after suffering an upper-body injury Friday, Vancouver Canucks prospect Sawyer Mynio drew in. Cameron also sat forward Porter Martone for Carson Rehkopf. Canada opened the scoring on the power play, which also had a new look after going 1-for-7 through two games, when Bonk scored from his normal bumper position in the slot at 9:40 of the first period. “Great feeling,” said the Ottawa native and son of former NHLer Radek Bonk. “Fans have been awesome.” Dickinson then chimed a one-timer off the post on another man advantage before George, who was in goal for Canada’s 4-0 opener against Finland, made a couple of stops on the penalty kill inside a red-clad Canadian Tire Centre. “He’s been unbelievable,” Catton said of the netminder. “He held us in that game when we weren’t playing great. He’s been the heart and soul of our team.” Petruch made a big save off Tanner Howe in the second before also denying Calum Ritchie from the slot on a power play, but the Canadians again looked out of sorts against a decidedly inferior opponent on paper. “You need different clubs in your bag to win this tournament,” Cameron said. “Right now our defence and our goaltending are leading the pack. They’re the clubs we’re using the most. “The offence in this group’s going to get going.” Catton hit another post for Canada early in the third as a group with 11 first-round NHL draft picks finally started to flex its muscles. Molendyk then also found iron against Germany, set to meet Latvia in a crucial Monday matchup at the bottom of the Group A standings. “It was a lot better,” Bonk said of the overall effort. “We didn’t score as much as we should have or wanted to. It happens, but the goals will come.” Price finally broke the 5-on-5 goose egg with 4:58 left in regulation on a shot that caromed off the end boards, Pertuch and in before Cataford fired into the empty net on another nervy night for the 20-time gold medallists. “Win a hockey game,” Catton said of the feeling on the bench. “That’s all that really matters — 1-0, 3-0, 10-0 — it’s all the same. “We need the wins and we got it.” Canada’s biggest rival is now on deck. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 29, 2024.
Take our 20-question quiz and test your general knowledge. (Answers below.) 1. What is Macquarie Dictionary's Word of the Year for 2024? ( Hint ) a) Rawdogging b) Brainrot c) Social battery d) Enshittification 2. What is a béguinage? a) A type of political system b) A French delicacy c) A 13th-Century architectural complex d) A Middle Ages religious procession 3. Which movie won the 2011 Best Picture Academy Award? a) The Hurt Locker b) Slumdog Millionaire c) No Country for Old Men d) The King’s Speech 4. Jane Addams was famous in the 19th and 20th centuries for her social work, philanthropy, settlement activism, women’s suffrage and for establishing Hull House in which U.S. city? a) Chicago b) San Francisco c) Philadelphia d) New York 5. True or False: Mission Beach is south of Cairns. a) True b) False 6. Which horse won the 2023 Melbourne Cup? a) Gold Trip b) Without A Fight c) Sheraz d) Verry Elleegant 7. With which country are the Magdalene Laundries associated? a) Scotland b) France c) England d) Ireland 8. In which period did World War II occur? a) 1939-1945 b) 1914-1918 c) 1937-1946 d) 1955-1975 9. Which Australian breakdancer went viral during the 2024 Paris Olympics? ( Hint ) a) WaterGun b) LightSaber c) RayGun d) PaperClip 10. Who wrote the novel Ulysses ? a) Alan Joyce b) James Joyce c) Barnaby Joyce d) Brenda Joyce 11. Which 2024 U.S. presidential candidate used John Farnham’s ‘You’re the Voice’ in their political advertising? ( Hint ) a) Robert F Kennedy Jr b) Donald Trump c) Kamala Harris d) Cornel West 12. In which country did the game of chess originate? a) Spain b) India c) China d) Greece 13. True or False: Sydney is north of Perth. a) True b) False 14. Who is the current Federal Minister for Health? a) Chris Bowen b) Clare O’Neil c) Bill Shorten d) Mark Butler 15. To what threat level was Australia's National Terrorism Threat Level raised on 5 August 2024? ( Hint ) a) Possible b) Pending c) Probable d) Peaceful 16. What is the capital of Iceland? a) Oslo b) Copenhagen c) Reykjavik d) Helsinki 17. Who is the current CEO of Qantas? ( Hint ) a) Vanessa Hudson b) Alan Joyce c) Jayne Hrdlicka d) Solomon Lew 18. On what date is International Men's Day celebrated annually? ( Hint ) a) 17 October b) 3 February c) 8 March d) 19 November 19. How many bones are in an adult human body? a) 206 b) 216 c) 226 d) 236 20. Where was COP29 held? ( Hint ) a) Dubai, United Arab Emirates b) Baku, Azerbaijan c) Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt d) Belém, Brazil ANSWERS 1. d) Enshittification 2. d) A 13th Century architectural complex 3. d) The King's Speech 4. a) Chicago 5. a) True 6. b) Without A Fight 7. d) Ireland 8. a) 1939-1945 9. c) Raygun 10. b) James Joyce 11. c) Kamala Harris 12. b) India 13. b) False 14. d) Mark Butler 15. c) Probable 16. c) Reykjavik 17. a) Vanessa Hudson 18. d) 19 November 19. a) 206 20. b) Baku, Azerbaijan SCORE: 5 and under — need more coffee | 6 -10 — read IA more often | 11-15 — savvy IA reader | 16-20 — in line to take over editorial duties! Compiled by IA columnist Belinda Jones . This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Australia License Support independent journalism Subscribe to IA. Related Articles IA's election QUIZ: How well do you know Australia’s treasurers? (No 3) LIFE & ARTS QUIZ trivia general knowledge current affairs puzzles IA Interrogates Independent Australia enshittification International Mens Day Australia's threat level Share Article
The team at Goldman Sachs has been busy running the rule over some ASX 200 shares recently. Two that have received big thumbs up are listed below. Here's why they broker thinks they are buys: ( ) Goldman is a fan of this metal detector and communications-focused manufacturer and supplier of electronic solutions. It believes the ASX 200 share is a buy given the growth potential of both its Metal Detection and Communication segments. It explains: We consider Codan to be a high-quality electronics company with multiple levers available to grow both its Metal Detection and Communication segments with our Buy rating centered on: 1) Zetron benefiting from US$10-15bn in required USA government funding for NG911 with annual state expenditure accelerating; 2) Tactical Communications supported by a favourable military spending environment and general industry tailwinds; 3) Metal Detection benefiting from market share gains supported by expansion of distribution points and continued product development; and 4) Codan pursuing accretive bolt-on acquisitions, growing its product portfolio, customer base, and geographical reach in Communications. Goldman Sachs recently initiated coverage on Codan with a buy rating and $18.00 price target. ( ) Another ASX 200 share that gets a big thumbs up from analysts at Goldman Sachs is Pro Medicus. It is a leading health imaging company developing radiology information system (RIS) software and services for hospitals, diagnostic imaging groups, and other related healthcare providers. Goldman likes the company due to its industry-leading Visage platform, which has been winning some major contracts recently. The good news is that the broker believes there's plenty more to come. It said: Key reasons for our positive view: (1) We believe the adoption of Visage is a matter of when, not if, for many US healthcare institutions including academics, IDNs and smaller, independent clinics, with our Visage terminal market share expectations >30% amid increasing competition; (2) As a top 5 US IDN, we expect the Trinity contract to drive a network effect across this cohort which represent >40% of PME's core TAM; (3) We see a significant opportunity to expand customer spend, through existing products (i.e. Cardiology, AI) and new white space products (i.e. other 'ologies'). Amid an intensely competitive AI healthcare market, we believe PME stands out to succeed given its unique partnership with industry KOLs, launching four new solutions with academics at RSNA 2024; and (4) PME has a track record of delivering profitable growth with best in class margins, including >70% under the 'Rule of 40' which we believe is sustainable through the cycle. And while Goldman acknowledges that Pro Medicus shares are not cheap, the broker believes its premium valuation is justified due to its "significant long-term opportunity." The broker has a buy rating and $278.00 price target on the ASX 200 share.