In their newly appointed roles by Donald Trump of leading the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have their sight set on eliminating government waste. The duo could have a new target to tackle : daylight saving time. What Happened: Musk and Ramaswamy have made headlines for sharing programs and government agencies they will target in their newly announced positions of leaders of the Department of Government Efficiency, or D.O.G.E for short. Billionaire Musk recently sparked speculation that he could have his targets set on eliminating daylight saving time with a tweet recently. "Looks like the people want to abolish the annoying time changes!" Musk tweeted last week, linking to an X user's poll. Ramaswamy seemed to agree, replying "it's inefficient & easy to change." While it was not clear if the duo were serious about working on a change, it's not the first time and might not be the last time that the discussion escalates on ending the practice of changing clocks twice a year. Daylight saving time is the process of moving clocks forward one hour in the spring and moving clocks back one hour in the fall, a practice that has to do with the number of hours with daylight for daily routines like work and school. The process of changing time on clocks can lead to loss of sleep in the morning, missed appointments and public health problems, according to the Washington Post. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) voiced support for Trump and Ramaswamy to make daylight saving time permanent. "The outdated practice of changing our clocks twice a year and needs to end," Tuberville tweeted . Did You Know? Congress Is Making Huge Investments. Get Tips On What They Bought And Sold Ahead Of The 2024 Election With Our Easy-to-Use Tool Why It's Important: A push for year-round daylight saving time could see clocks move ahead one hour and never fall back for more people around the world to enjoy sunshine, according to the report. "Switching the clocks just doesn't make sense for a country on the move," Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) told the Washington Post. "But we need permanent daylight saving time — more hours of daylight in the evening means more hours to get things done." The Washington Post said public health groups think a permanent standard time could improve overall health and decrease the risk of heart attacks and stroke. "There is significant stress on the body, and changes that occur, when we are not aligned to the right internal clock," University of California at San Francisco-Fresno sleep medicine physician Lourdes DelRosso told the Washington Post earlier this year. A YouGov poll in March 2023 cited by the report said 62% of Americans were in support of ending the practice of daylight saving time. Around 50% of the poll found that people preferred year-round daylight saving time, with around a third wanting permanent standard time. Along with health savings by making a change there could be economic savings. A study from Chmura Economics & Analyst estimates that the total economic cost of daylight saving time in the U.S. is $672.02 million annually. This total includes $374.75 million from increased heart attacks, $251.53 million from increased strokes, $18.35 million other workplace injuries and $27.39 million from increased traffic accidents. What's Next: The debate on daylight saving time has waged on for years and while many support making a permanent change, legislation has stalled and nothing has been done. Hawaii and part of Arizona currently operate on a permanent standard time clock and some U.S. territories like American Samoa, Guam and Puerto Rico do the same. Trump has shown past support of making daylight saving time permanent, as reported by The Hill. In the early 1970s, a decision to adopt permanent daylight saving time was reversed 10 months later after receiving complaints about children waiting in the dark for school buses. Attempts to change daylight saving time could require Congress to pass a bill, which could make Musk and Ramaswamy's attempts a starting point, but potentially not a final one. The Transportation Department currently oversees daylight saving time and said it does not have the power to change without Congress, as reported by The Washington Post. Read Next: Elon Musk $56B Pay Package Rejected By Judge Again: Tesla Analyst Says ‘Soap Opera Playing Out In Delaware’ Photo: New Africa via Shutterstock © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Sunday commended Ghana’s electoral process, highlighting its innovations and political stability as key factors in the smooth conduct of the elections. Ghana’s former President John Mahama won the country’s presidential election held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, after his main opponent, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat. According to AFP, the Election Commission had said the official results were likely to be announced by Tuesday. The INEC chairman, who monitored the election and spoke in a short video obtained by our correspondent, observed the political stability inherent in Ghana’s democracy, noting the consistency of its political party structures and voter loyalty. Yakubu cited the perseverance of the main opposition candidate, a former vice president and president, who contested multiple elections before achieving success. “Rarely in Ghana do you see people moving from one party to another with every general election. So, that is important. “It provides stability.It also provides their supporters stability. So, there are people who support political parties for many years. So, whether the party is in power or in opposition, they stick to the political party,” he added. The INEC Chairman also noted that Ghana’s approach to managing results at the constituency level, inspired by Nigeria, has improved the efficiency of the electoral process. Previously, all parliamentary and presidential results were sent to the Electoral Commission headquarters in Accra for announcement. However, Ghana has adopted a decentralised system, allowing constituency-level officers to announce parliamentary results locally, while only presidential results are sent to Accra. Related News Ghana: CJID, DUBAWA harp on credible polls Jonathan leads West Africa Elders Forum to Ghana election Ghana’s deputy finance minister pulls gun on youths in self-defence “The second thing for me is the lesson that Ghana also learnt from Nigeria in the area of managing constituency election results. Until the last election in Ghana, all results come to the Electoral Commission headquarters in Accra; that is parliamentary and presidential. “Although Ghana is not a federal system, they learnt from Nigeria where you have returning officers that announce results for parliamentary elections in the various constituencies around the country. Only the presidential election results come to Accra. “In Nigeria, this is what we have done and they borrowed a leave from us and this is the second time they are implementing that. That is why, as you can see, the declaration of the presidential election result was a lot faster than it used to be in the past,” he explained. Expressing satisfaction with the process, Yakubu stated, “We are grateful that the election has gone very well. The process and its outcome so far have been commendable, and we continue to support our colleagues in Ghana’s Electoral Commission.” The defeat in Saturday’s election ends two terms in power for the governing New Patriotic Party under President Nana Akufo-Addo, marked by Ghana’s worst economic crisis in years, involving high inflation and a debt default. Mahama, who was president of Ghana between July 2012 and January 2017, confirmed on X he had received Bawumia’s congratulatory call over his “emphatic victory.” AFP reported that with a history of democratic stability, Ghana’s two main parties, the NPP and NDC, have alternated in power since the return to multi-party politics in 1992. Under the slogan “Break the 8” — a reference to two terms in power — Bawumia had sought to lead the NPP to an unprecedented third term. However, he struggled to overcome criticism of Akufo-Addo’s economic record. Although inflation slowed from more than 50 per cent to around 23 per cent and other macroeconomic indicators stabilised, economic struggles remained a key issue for many voters. This frustration paved the way for Mahama’s comeback challenge. Mahama, who served as president from 2012 to 2017, had previously failed in two presidential bids.
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I'M A Celeb winner Danny Jones' McFly bandmates have reacted tonight's victory - and one joked that they voted for Coleen Rooney to win. The singer, 38, was crowned king of the jungle tonight after a battle for the top spot with WAG Coleen, also 38. Just moments after he was crowned winner, Dougie Poynter , Tom Fletcher and Harry Judd took to social media to celebrate. Dougie - who won the show back in 2011 - joked: "I'm actually really disappointed I have been voting for Coleen. "You know, whatever, I think she was the more deserving winner." He then shared another video saying: "I'm joking. Of course I'm f***ing joking!" More on I'm A Celeb Harry shared silent video of him laying in bed cheering after watching the final He captioned the post: "Silent celebration! "Go @dannyjonesofficial LEGEND! Deserved it!!! Love you mush." The star also explained the reason his video had no sound is because his wife Izzy was asleep next to him. Most read in I’m A Celebrity 2024 And lastly, Tom posted the very moment that Danny was crowned winner on his Instagram story with the caption: "YEAH!!!!" He was so pleased for Danny, shouting: "YES!" The pop star also panned the camera at his wife Giovanna - who won I'm A Celeb in 2020 - who looked very emotional about the results. Danny managed 23 days in camp - and kept his cool with a python up his shorts in his very first trial. Crying after his name was announced, he said: "Thank you from the bottom of my heart, I gave it my all, it's a lovely feeling to be 'liked!'" Speaking to Ant and Dec , the dad-of-one revealed how the show had changed him. He added: "I've learned time is really important. "I came in here and just wanted to show Cooper how brave I was. "But I've actually gone further than that and deeper than that. "I never thought I'd say that, but I'm coming out of this jungle just knowing more about myself and appreciating way more, and that is, for me, is so worth it." During tonight's episode Danny, Coleen and Rev Richard Coles endured the final Bucktucker trial to win a feast fit for royalty. Danny’s began with mozzarella sticks paired with sweet chili sauce, followed by a buttermilk chicken burger and chips as his main. For dessert, he indulged in fresh cream profiteroles drizzled with warm Nutella sauce, all washed down with a cold glass of beer. READ MORE SUN STORIES 7 Harry celebrated in bed after Danny won the show Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 7 Tom shared a video of former winner and wife Giovanna reacting to Danny's win Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 7 Coleen and Danny were the final two Credit: Eroteme 7 Danny with his wife Georgia at the bridge Credit: RexASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — Gaston Martirena and Adrian Martinez scored first-half goals as Argentina's Racing won its first Copa Sudamericana championship by beating Brazil's Cruzeiro 3-1 in the final on Saturday. Martirena opened the scoring in the 15th minute and Martinez added a goal five minutes later to give “La Academia” its first international title since 1988 when it won the now defunct Supercopa Sudamericana. “Maravilla” Martinez scored 10 goals in 13 matches and finished as the top scorer in the competition. “We suffered until the last minute, but to be able to win a cup after so many years is a blessing,” Martinez said. “It's historic, it was a long time without being able to raise an international cup, we have a poor year in the league, but we were able to give the fans this satisfaction.” Roger Martinez sealed the victory with a goal in the 90th. Kaio Jorge scored in the 52nd for Cruzeiro. Racing, a team based in the city of Avellaneda, took the lead when Martirena, a Uruguayan right-back, sent in what appeared to be a cross from the right but the looping ball went over Cruzeiro goalkeeper Cassio and into the far corner of the net. Martinez doubled the lead with a shot from five meters. The game was played in Estadio General Pablo Rojas in Asuncion, Paraguay, where most of the 45,000 fans were supporting Racing. Copa Sudamericana is the second most prestigious club competition in South America behind the Copa Libertadores, and its first edition was in 2002. Racing is the first Argentinian team to win the competition since 2020 when Defensa y Justicia beat Lanus. The last two competitions were won by Ecuadorian teams. Brazilian teams Atletico Mineiro and Botafogo will play next weekend in the Copa Libertadores final in Buenos Aires, Argentina. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer
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Smoke’N Ash BBQ — the Arlington restaurant touted as the first Tex-Ethiopian smokehouse — has been “on fire” for several years, and in all the right ways, its owners say. The latest ember on the coals: recognition by the Michelin Guide as one of the state’s best restaurants. Fasicka and Patrick Hicks have seen images of what they perceived as Michelin-quality food — the sort of multicourse, small-plate fine dining the international guide is known for favoring. Get Arlington news that matters. Sign up for local stories in your inbox every Thursday. “It was on these little tiny plates,” Fasicka Hicks said. “It’s just such amazing-looking food. We have Texas-size everything. We try to make it look as good as possible before we plate it.” Smoke’N Ash, which the couple opened in 2018 after a few years of operating in a food truck, fuses Patrick Hicks’ expertise with hickory-smoked meats with the Ethiopian spices mixed up by his wife, who grew up in the African country. The food had already caught the attention of food writers before the November Michelin announcement, earning write-ups in The New York Times , The Economist , which called the restaurant “the world’s first Tex-Ethiopian smokehouse,” and Texas Monthly, which called the food “must-try cuisine” in 2021. Business took off after the Texas Monthly story, the couple said. “That was it,” Fasicka Hicks, 50, said. “We’ve been on fire since then.” The Michelin announcement has given sales a boost, most recognizably from out-of-towners sometimes on layover from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, the couple said. “It’s more diverse,” Fasicka Hicks said. “They come in with their backpacks and they just came in from the airport maybe. They want to be adventurous, and they want something new.” Orders for shipment nationally and into Canada via gourmet food delivery service Goldbelly have spiked, the couple said. Other restaurateurs have come in, asking the couple for advice — and even going so far as to ask whether the restaurant paid Michelin to take notice. Note: The state tourism agency paid Michelin $450,000; and each of the state’s five largest cities, including Fort Worth, is paying $90,000 apiece annually to have Michelin scout Texas restaurants over three years. The agreement is typical across the country. Four Tarrant County restaurants were among the 117 that Michelin recognized in Texas’ first year of the program. Smoke’N Ash’s customers can try everything from the Tex-Ethiopian barbecue — meats flavored with an Ethiopian spice blend called awaze — to vegetarian Ethiopian dishes. The perfect plate? Try the lamb sausage, Texas brisket, pork ribs, potato salad and collard greens, the couple says. One of the most popular sellers: pork ribs, smoked with rosemary and cardamom. “It’s a crazy good combination,” Fasicka Hicks says. “It was meant to be together. It’s not the most expensive thing on the menu, but it’s the most tasty.” Getting a table in the 100-seat restaurant at 5904 S. Cooper St. is not generally difficult. But lines on weekends run out the front door. Then it’s “take a number,” Fasicka Hicks said. All of this is a far cry from the days Patrick Hicks, a longtime employee for Siemens in Arlington, smoked meats for fun along with his wife and two children in the backyard of their home. Fasicka Hicks worked in human resources. They shared smoked foods with colleagues in their respective break rooms — “the break room smelled so good,” Fasicka Hicks says — and a catering business was soon born. Then the couple paid $1,000 for a larger smoker. “It was not even a month before we got our money back,” Fasicka Hicks says. A food truck followed. In 2018, the couple took a leap, borrowing from their 401(k)s to open a 30-seat restaurant. Both went to work full time in the restaurant. “We took a big risk,” Patrick Hicks, 58, says. Numerous milestones followed. They added Goldbelly shipping in 2021. In September 2023, they moved to the larger restaurant they occupy now with 14 employees. Fasicka Hicks is working on two cookbooks, the first is to be published in spring 2026. The couple is considering opening a second restaurant in mid-2025, in the Plano area, to be closer to an estimated 50,000 Ethiopians who live in North Texas. “We get a lot of traffic from that area,” Patrick Hicks says. The couple is working on ensuring service and food are consistently good — hallmarks of Michelin-recognized restaurants. “We’re looking at the quality of the product and the staff training and the presentation,” Patrick Hicks says. “Being consistent is the main thing. I may miss it sometimes, but you’ve got to stay on the straight line.” Scott Nishimura is a senior editor for the Documenters program at the Fort Worth Report. Reach him at scott.nishimura@fortworthreport.org . 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Black Friday deals are everywhere right now, and many of the major streaming services will probably announce special promotions to entice new customers soon, too. If you’re thinking about “cutting the cord,” or switching from a traditional cable provider to a streaming service , this might be a good time to try it. “The deals that will be coming out will be attractive to new subscribers and most likely will be basic plans with ads,” Chad Gammon, an Iowa-based certified financial planner, said in an email interview. While some streaming services might also offer deals on plans without ads, Gammon, who owns Custom Fit Financial, said they’ll come at a higher cost. So keep an eye out for the deals, but make sure you look at the terms and conditions, too. Some streaming services will roll out their Black Friday prices in the coming days — and some have already started offering deals. For example, ESPN+ is running a promotion offering 12 months for the price of nine, as long as subscribers choose the annual plan. That deal is good through Dec. 2. Last year’s Black Friday deals can be a good indication of what’s to come. "Past Black Friday deals, like Hulu's $1.99/month offer, really show the range of savings,” Clay Cary, a senior trends analyst at CouponFollow, said in a prepared statement. “More often than not, bundles like Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+ tend to give the most value if your household uses multiple platforms," Cary said. We contacted these services about their Black Friday plans. Disney+ said there are no deals to announce quite yet. Hulu and ESPN+ did not respond to requests for information. While you’re waiting for the deals to drop, consider the different streaming plans, your budget, and whether one service can give you all the programming you want. Streaming services present themselves as cheaper alternatives to cable companies with long contracts, poor service, lots of commercials and expensive monthly contracts. But do they make good on that promise? You’ll need to look at the details You might think you’re scoring a great streaming service deal only to realize it’s for the version with ads. Pay attention to other details, too. A streaming service might offer a seasonal deal, but on a plan that limits the number of devices that can stream at once, and video quality can vary. Crackdowns on password sharing have also hit the streaming world hard and frustrated many consumers — and the alternatives aren’t great. “Paid-sharing options, like Netflix's, haven't been popular because they feel like an extra charge without added value,” Cary said. “For budget-conscious viewers, these changes could push them toward free ad-supported services instead.” You’ll still need to pay for internet If you were hoping to cut ties with your cable provider, you might have to think twice. You’ll still need the internet to use your streaming service. Many households bundle cable and internet costs, so if you cut cable, you will need to get a price for an internet-only plan. If multiple people in your household are streaming at once, you might find your old internet speed isn’t cutting it. A boost in internet speed will cost more, so you’ll need to adjust your budget accordingly. You might need to subscribe to multiple services If you’re a sports fan with kids in the house and a spouse who likes shows from premium channels, you might have to sign up for three different streaming services to get all the content you want. Signing up for multiple streaming services can get pricey and can also be a real headache. Gammon described this as “subscription fatigue,” where people subscribe to multiple services and end up not using them because they can’t find which programs are on which streaming service. To stay within your budget, Cary said consumers should focus “on platforms that align with what you actually watch rather than trying to subscribe to everything.” Expect a price increase later The excitement of scoring a cheap deal won’t last forever. “When promotional deals lapse, prices can spiral upward alarmingly, doubling in some cases,” Cary said. “To avoid such surprises, set a reminder before the discounted rate expires to review your subscription,” he said. Before signing up, ask yourself: How do streaming services fit into my budget? In a 50/30/20 budget , streaming services fit squarely into the 30% wants category, alongside travel, entertainment and dining out. If your budget is tight, check your current memberships, because some major retailers offer significant discounts or free subscriptions on streaming services. For example: Walmart+ members get access to the Paramount+ Essentials plan as a benefit. Grocery chain Kroger offers Boost members the option to get Disney+ Basic (with ads), Hulu (with ads) or ESPN+ for free as part of their yearly fee. Verizon offers Verizon Home Internet users free subscriptions to Netflix Standard (with ads) and Max (with ads) for a year, and then $10 per month after that. That’s a savings of $203 in the first year. While most of these offers are for base-level plans with ads, tapping into existing benefits is a low-stakes way to try out one of these platforms. More From NerdWallet Best Black Friday Deals: When to Shop, What to Buy and What to Skip When is Cyber Monday? Everything You Need To Know What Dynamic Pricing Means for Black Friday Shopping Amanda Barroso writes for NerdWallet. Email: abarroso@nerdwallet.com . The article Black Friday Streaming Deals: Read the Fine Print First originally appeared on NerdWallet.WASHINGTON: The United States on Saturday announced a new $988 million security assistance package for Ukraine as Washington races to provide aid to Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Trump’s November election victory has cast doubt on the future of American aid for Ukraine, providing a limited window for billions of dollars in already authorized assistance to be disbursed before he is sworn in next month. The package features drones, ammunition for precision HIMARS rocket launchers, and equipment and spare parts for artillery systems, tanks and armored vehicles, the Pentagon said in a statement. Trump met in Paris earlier Saturday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who said any resolution of the war with Russia should be a “just” settlement that includes “strong security guarantees for Ukraine.” The meeting was of huge importance to Zelensky, given fears in Kyiv that Trump may urge Ukraine to make concessions to Moscow. The latest aid will be funded via the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, under which military equipment is procured from the defense industry or partners rather than drawn from American stocks, meaning it will not immediately arrive on the battlefield. It follows a $725 million package announced on Monday that included a second tranche of landmines as well as anti-air and anti-armor weapons. The outgoing administration of President Joe Biden is working to get as much aid as possible to Ukraine before Trump -- who has repeatedly criticized US assistance for Kyiv and claimed he could secure a ceasefire within hours -- takes over. Trump’s comments have triggered fears in Kyiv and Europe about the future of US aid, and Ukraine’s ability to withstand Russian attacks in the absence of further American support. “Our job has been to try and put Ukraine in the strongest possible position on the battlefield so that it is in the strongest possible position at the negotiating table,” National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Saturday. In the closing weeks of Biden’s term, the goal is “a massive surge of assistance and to up the economic pressure on Russia,” he said. America ‘weaker’ alone US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday warned that failure to continue opposing Russia’s actions would have dire consequences. “We can continue to stand up to the Kremlin. Or we can let (Russian President Vladimir) Putin have his way - and condemn our children and grandchildren to live in a world of chaos and conflict,” said Austin, who like Sullivan was speaking at the Reagan National Defense Forum in California. “This administration has made its choice. And so has a bipartisan coalition in Congress. The next administration must make its own choice.” The defense chief also emphasized the importance of US allies and partners in his remarks -- a contrast to Trump’s go-it-alone “America first” world view. “Here is the stark military fact: our allies and partners are huge force multipliers,” Austin said. “Ultimately, America is weaker when it stands alone. And America is smaller when it stands apart,” he said. “There is no such thing as a safe retreat from today’s interwoven world.” Ukraine Ready for ‘deal’ Meanwhile, US president-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is keen on a “deal” to end the war with Russia, after the pair met in Paris to discuss the future of the conflict. French President Emmanuel Macron hosted three-way talks with Zelensky and Trump at the Elysee Palace on Saturday, as fears grow in Kyiv about the position of the incoming US administration. Trump has openly scoffed at the billions of dollars in military assistance being sent to Ukraine and once boasted he could end the conflict in 24 hours. “Zelenskyy (sic) and Ukraine would like to make a deal and stop the madness,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “There should be an immediate ceasefire and negotiations should begin. Too many lives are being so needlessly wasted, too many families destroyed, and if it keeps going, it can turn into something much bigger, and far worse.” Hours after the trio’s meeting, the outgoing administration of US President Joe Biden announced a new $988-million military assistance package for Ukraine. The package features drones, ammunition for precision HIMARS rocket launchers, and equipment and spare parts for artillery systems, tanks and armored vehicles, the Pentagon said. In Ukraine there is concern that Trump may urge domestically unpopular concessions to bring about peace. Zelensky insisted any settlement with Russia had to be equitable. “We all want peace. But it is very important for us... that the peace is just for all of us and that Russia, (Russian President Vladimir) Putin or any other aggressor has no possibility of ever returning,” Zelensky said according to the presidential website. “And this is the most important thing - a just peace and security guarantees, strong security guarantees for Ukraine,” he added. But Zelensky also thanked Trump for his “unwavering resolve” describing the talks as “good and productive”. Zelensky’s meeting with Trump, just before both attended the re-opening ceremony of the Notre Dame cathedral, was his first face-to-face encounter with the tycoon-turned-politician since his US election victory. It also offered a unique chance for Macron to gain insights into how a second Trump presidency will look when he takes office in January. The trip to Paris is Trump’s first international visit since his November 5 election win. ‘Going a little crazy’ Trump and Macron embraced and shook hands several times on the steps of the French presidential palace. Trump was given a full guard of honor despite not yet being in office. “It seems like the world is going a little crazy right now and we will be talking about that,” Trump told reporters as he prepared to sit down for the talks with Macron. Despite tensions between the two men during his first term, Trump hailed his ties with the centrist French leader, saying: “We had a great relationship as everyone knows. We accomplished a lot.” Macron told Trump it was “a great honor for French people to welcome you” for the re-opening ceremony at Notre Dame, which was devastated by a blaze in 2019 during Trump’s first term. “You were president at that time and I remember the solidarity and the immediate reaction,” Macron added, speaking in English. In his own reaction to the discussions, Macron wrote on social media: “Let us continue our joint efforts for peace and security.” — AFP
S&P/TSX composite, U.S. markets end the trading day lower Friday
Wall Street stocks stumbled on Friday as major companies saw their shares fall towards the end of a holiday week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.8 percent to 42,992, while the broad-based S&P 500 slid 1.1 percent to 5,970. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index plunged 1.5 percent to 19,722. Steve Sosnick of Interactive Brokers said the sell-off caught many people by surprise. "I think a lot of people got very complacent about the idea that we would have a Santa Claus rally," he added. He was referring to a tendency for markets to fare well in the last five trading days of the year, and the first two in the new year. "The selling is very much across-the-board. There's not an obvious catalyst for it today," said Sosnick, noting that the trend was more ferocious as volumes were light. Major companies in particular saw their shares fall, with Microsoft slipping 1.7 percent. Amazon lost 1.4 percent, while Nvidia dropped 2.0 percent. Peter Cardillo of Spartan Capital said the slump was both a "year-end adjustment" and due to a rise in US Treasury bond yields. "That's putting the brakes on, applying the brakes to the market," he said. (AFP)
MARRIAGES between first cousins would be banned in the UK under a proposal to be tabled in Parliament. Former Tory minister Richard Holden thinks they “reinforce negative structures and control women” and are linked to more birth defects. Mr Holden said: “People already think it is illegal and then are surprised when you mention it isn’t.” He said cousin marriages can be “cultural rather than religious ” in “some of the communities where it is more prevalent”. He added: “Marriage and relationships should be about individual choice in modern Britain. "It shouldn’t be about anything else.” READ MORE ON MARRIAGE “First-cousin marriage raises serious concerns both in the UK and globally. “Studies show that it is associated with approximately double the rate of birth defects compared to the general population and can reinforce negative structures and control women. “Building on my previous work to ban hymenoplasty and so-called virginity testing in the last Parliament , I will urge the Government to reconsider the legality of first-cousin marriage in the UK. “Many nations and states have taken action on this issue in recent years and it is time for us to do the same.” Most read in The Sun The Basildon and Billericay member’s Bill will go before MPs tomorrow.NoneThe Dallas Cowboys head into their Week 12 matchup against the Washington Commanders, hoping to reverse a challenging season marked by injuries and mounting criticism. As they prepare to face a familiar foe in this NFC East showdown, the conversation off the field has shifted to linebacker Micah Parsons’ thoughts on a hot topic in sports media. By Tony Fisher Earlier this week, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James announced he is stepping back from his influential social media presence, citing the toll of public scrutiny. Cowboys star Micah Parsons was asked to share his perspective on James’ decision during a media session. ... and whether he might follow suit. “LeBron was on social media for 20 years... I’m in year four!” Parsons quipped . “Now he’s getting off social media? Four championships later? (Laughing) LeBron was on social media when he won an NBA title. What are we saying here? I might be done with the media in 20 years. “You won’t know who I am in 20 years. I might have a beard and (be) bald and (be) on a beach somewhere.” Parsons, an active social media user and podcast host, often receives criticism for his online presence, much like James has throughout his career. While Parsons embraces the platform to connect with fans and express his personal views, James has used social media to grow his brand and voice his opinions on political and personal matters including speaking out against former coach Darvin Ham earlier this season during his podcast. Related: Cowboys' Rush Reveals Bold Mentality vs. Commanders Meanwhile, regarding actual football ... As the Cowboys aim to salvage their season, including a rough stretch of home losses, the spotlight remains on their performance against the Commanders. A win in Washington could provide a much-needed morale boost as Dallas navigates a critical stretch and a tumultuous season. Related: Emotional Dak Admits To Crying Tears Over Lost Season
King scores 28, North Carolina Central downs Gardner-Webb 78-77Philo delivers go-ahead TD run with 22 seconds remaining to lift Georgia Tech past N.C. State 30-29Commerce Bank lifted its position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. ( NYSE:JPM ) by 0.2% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 1,219,680 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,982 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co. makes up about 1.6% of Commerce Bank’s holdings, making the stock its 8th largest holding. Commerce Bank’s holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. were worth $257,182,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of JPM. WFA Asset Management Corp lifted its stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 51.2% in the first quarter. WFA Asset Management Corp now owns 1,216 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $244,000 after buying an additional 412 shares during the last quarter. China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the first quarter worth $1,185,000. Freestone Capital Holdings LLC increased its position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 4.2% during the first quarter. Freestone Capital Holdings LLC now owns 106,829 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $21,398,000 after acquiring an additional 4,296 shares during the period. EP Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 0.7% during the first quarter. EP Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 640,857 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $128,364,000 after acquiring an additional 4,253 shares during the period. Finally, Axxcess Wealth Management LLC increased its position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 3.9% during the first quarter. Axxcess Wealth Management LLC now owns 167,057 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $33,462,000 after acquiring an additional 6,280 shares during the period. 71.55% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Stock Up 1.5 % Shares of NYSE JPM opened at $248.55 on Friday. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $223.14 and its 200 day simple moving average is $211.90. The company has a market cap of $699.75 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.83, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.55 and a beta of 1.10. The company has a quick ratio of 0.89, a current ratio of 0.89 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.27. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a 12-month low of $152.71 and a 12-month high of $249.15. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Increases Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, October 4th were given a dividend of $1.25 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, October 4th. This is an increase from JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.15. This represents a $5.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.01%. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s dividend payout ratio is presently 27.82%. Analyst Ratings Changes A number of brokerages recently issued reports on JPM. Royal Bank of Canada boosted their target price on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $211.00 to $230.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, October 14th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a $235.00 target price on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a research report on Tuesday, September 3rd. Barclays boosted their target price on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $217.00 to $257.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, October 14th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $240.00 to $270.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, November 15th. Finally, Citigroup boosted their price target on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $215.00 to $250.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 19th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have issued a hold rating and ten have given a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $229.31. Get Our Latest Report on JPMorgan Chase & Co. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Profile ( Free Report ) JPMorgan Chase & Co operates as a financial services company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Consumer & Community Banking (CCB), Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB), Commercial Banking (CB), and Asset & Wealth Management (AWM). The CCB segment offers deposit, investment and lending products, cash management, and payments and services; mortgage origination and servicing activities; residential mortgages and home equity loans; and credit cards, auto loans, leases, and travel services to consumers and small businesses through bank branches, ATMs, and digital and telephone banking. Read More Want to see what other hedge funds are holding JPM? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for JPMorgan Chase & Co. ( NYSE:JPM – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for JPMorgan Chase & Co. Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for JPMorgan Chase & Co. and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
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