29 Problem-Solving Kitchen Products You Didn’t Know ExistedWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An online spat between factions of Donald Trump's supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in his political movement into public display, previewing the fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House. The rift laid bare the tensions between the newest flank of Trump's movement — wealthy members of the tech world including billionaire Elon Musk and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and their call for more highly skilled workers in their industry — and people in Trump's Make America Great Again base who championed his hardline immigration policies. The debate touched off this week when Laura Loomer , a right-wing provocateur with a history of racist and conspiratorial comments, criticized Trump’s selection of Sriram Krishnan as an adviser on artificial intelligence policy in his coming administration. Krishnan favors the ability to bring more skilled immigrants into the U.S. Loomer declared the stance to be “not America First policy” and said the tech executives who have aligned themselves with Trump were doing so to enrich themselves. Much of the debate played out on the social media network X, which Musk owns. Loomer's comments sparked a back-and-forth with venture capitalist and former PayPal executive David Sacks , whom Trump has tapped to be the “White House A.I. & Crypto Czar." Musk and Ramaswamy, whom Trump has tasked with finding ways to cut the federal government , weighed in, defending the tech industry's need to bring in foreign workers. It bloomed into a larger debate with more figures from the hard-right weighing in about the need to hire U.S. workers, whether values in American culture can produce the best engineers, free speech on the internet, the newfound influence tech figures have in Trump's world and what his political movement stands for. Trump has not yet weighed in on the rift, and his presidential transition team did not respond to a message seeking comment. Musk, the world's richest man who has grown remarkably close to the president-elect , was a central figure in the debate, not only for his stature in Trump's movement but his stance on the tech industry's hiring of foreign workers. Technology companies say H-1B visas for skilled workers, used by software engineers and others in the tech industry, are critical for hard-to-fill positions. But critics have said they undercut U.S. citizens who could take those jobs. Some on the right have called for the program to be eliminated, not expanded. Born in South Africa, Musk was once on an a H-1B visa himself and defended the industry's need to bring in foreign workers. “There is a permanent shortage of excellent engineering talent," he said in a post. “It is the fundamental limiting factor in Silicon Valley.” Trump's own positions over the years have reflected the divide in his movement. His tough immigration policies, including his pledge for a mass deportation, were central to his winning presidential campaign. He has focused on immigrants who come into the U.S. illegally but he has also sought curbs on legal immigration , including family-based visas. As a presidential candidate in 2016, Trump called the H-1B visa program “very bad” and “unfair” for U.S. workers. After he became president, Trump in 2017 issued a “Buy American and Hire American” executive order , which directed Cabinet members to suggest changes to ensure H-1B visas were awarded to the highest-paid or most-skilled applicants to protect American workers. Trump's businesses, however, have hired foreign workers, including waiters and cooks at his Mar-a-Lago club , and his social media company behind his Truth Social app has used the the H-1B program for highly skilled workers. During his 2024 campaign for president, as he made immigration his signature issue, Trump said immigrants in the country illegally are “poisoning the blood of our country" and promised to carry out the largest deportation operation in U.S. history. But in a sharp departure from his usual alarmist message around immigration generally, Trump told a podcast this year that he wants to give automatic green cards to foreign students who graduate from U.S. colleges. “I think you should get automatically, as part of your diploma, a green card to be able to stay in this country," he told the “All-In" podcast with people from the venture capital and technology world. Those comments came on the cusp of Trump's budding alliance with tech industry figures, but he did not make the idea a regular part of his campaign message or detail any plans to pursue such changes. Michelle L. Price, The Associated Press
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) April 2024 World Economic Outlook reveals an exciting trend: Africa is home to nine of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies. These nations are leveraging a mix of resource wealth, infrastructure projects, and policy reforms to boost their growth. According to the International Monetary Fund’s ( IMF) April 2024 World Economic Outlook, Here are 9 of the fastest-growing economies worldwide in 2024 The key factor driving Niger leads Africa’s growth is Oil Pipeline & Export, due to the completion of the 1,982-kilometer Niger-Benin pipeline. The pipeline positions Niger as a significant oil exporter, with the sector expected to contribute to the GDP. Despite facing political instability in 2023, this infrastructure project bolsters its economic prospects. With discoveries of over 40 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, Senegal’s hydrocarbons sector is driving its growth. Projects like the GTA (Greater Tortue Ahmeyim) gas field development are pivotal. Political stability will remain crucial to fully harness this potential. Read also: Top 10 African countries by GDP per capita in 2024 Libya’s growth is underpinned by recovering oil production, which remains its economic backbone. While the hydrocarbon sector thrives, diversification and stabilization efforts are needed for long-term sustainability. Rwanda’s strategic investments in Innovation and Tourism, like technology, tourism, and sustainable development have positioned it as a model for economic resilience in Africa. Foreign investment and green initiatives continue to enhance its economic stability. Côte d’Ivoire’s economy benefits from being a leading global exporter of Agricultural Exports & Industrialization like cocoa and cashew nuts. The country is investing heavily in infrastructure and industrial production, diversifying its growth base. Read also: Five countries contribute to half of Africa’s $1.4 tn GDP Djibouti leverages its location at the crossroads of major global trade routes. Infrastructure development in ports and logistics supports its role as a regional trade hub. However, long-term success will depend on diversification into other economic sectors. Ethiopia’s robust agricultural sector, coupled with growing investments in manufacturing, drives its growth. Infrastructure projects, supported by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), are enhancing trade potential. Read also: Top 10 largest economies of 2024 Tourism remains a cornerstone of The Gambia’s economy, alongside agricultural exports. Investments in infrastructure and regional trade agreements are key to sustaining this growth. The Niger-Benin pipeline significantly boosts Benin’s economic prospects, complementing its agricultural exports. Infrastructure projects are strengthening its trade potential within West Africa.
MONTREAL — Municipal officials have opted to end water fluoridation on the Island of Montreal in a move spurred by a petition from a resident who claims he has the support of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. A council representing Montreal and the suburban municipalities on the island decided Thursday evening to stop putting fluoride in the water of six West Island suburbs that have been treating their water since the 1950s. The city’s water department had recommended earlier this year that fluoridation be stopped, in part due to cost, though public health officials support fluoridation as an effective way to reduce tooth decay. But mayors of the affected suburbs say they only learned of the city’s plan in September, years after the department began studying the issue. They say residents weren't consulted and the process was undemocratic. Ahead of the vote Thursday, Montreal city councillor Maja Vodanovic said the city wants the drinking water supply to be uniform across the island. “The City of Montreal took this decision to be coherent,” she said. “We’re doing it in the best interest of all.” In a report dated March 2024, the water department says it began reconsidering the use of fluoride in the water supply after receiving a “citizen petition” in 2020. That petition was launched by resident Ray Coelho, who said in a recent Facebook post that his campaign is supported by Kennedy. “I’ve spoken to RFK on a few occasions, he congratulated me on ending fluoridation in Montreal,” he wrote earlier this month. The Canadian Press was unable to reach Coelho for comment. Kennedy, a vaccine skeptic who has been tapped by United States president-elect Donald Trump to be his health secretary, claims that fluoride is an "industrial waste" linked to a range of health problems, and has said the Trump administration will remove the mineral from the U.S. public water supply. Coelho has an active social media presence, and he posts often about the Israel-Hamas war, calling Israel a “genocidal terrorist state.” He ran in the 2019 federal election for the now-defunct Canadian Nationalist Party, a far-right white party that was deregistered by Elections Canada in 2022. He told the Montreal Gazette he is no longer associated with the party. "I really question what type of due diligence Montreal does when they receive petitions," said Heidi Ektvedt, mayor of Baie d'Urfé, one of the six affected suburbs. She said Coelho appears to be "inspired by conspiracy theories," and said many of the residents in her suburb are "furious" about the city's plan. "What's going on in the United States should not creep into decision-making in our country," she said. Georges Bourelle, mayor of Beaconsfield, called Coelho a "far-right extremist," and said he doesn't put "a lot of credibility on petitions." None of the affected communities, including Beaconsfield, has ever requested that fluoride be removed from its water, he said. Only two of Montreal’s six water treatment plants use fluoride. Those two plants serve five per cent of the island’s population in six suburbs in Montreal’s West Island. There is only one other municipality in Quebec that puts fluoride in its water. In its report, the water department says it costs about $100,000 a year to fluoridate the water at the two treatment plants. The city also refers to problems with the supply of fluoridation products in recent years that have led to shutdowns at the two plants and health concerns for workers handling the chemicals. At the council meeting, Vodanovic said people drink only one per cent of the potable water produced by the city, while the rest is used for other purposes. “We don’t think that something like fluoride should be put in 100 per cent of the water,” she said. The report acknowledges that major health organizations, including the World Health Organization, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Health Canada, support putting fluoride in drinking water. Montreal’s regional public health directorate told the department in November 2023 it favours fluoridation. But the report says that health considerations are "beyond the scope of expertise of the water department." Bourelle and Ektvedt said they were only told about the city's plan to stop putting fluoride in their communities' water during a September meeting — four years after the water department received Coelho's petition. Ektvedt said she was "speechless" when she learned of the recommendation. "It is an undemocratic decision made by the City of Montreal," Bourelle said. "It shows a complete lack of respect of the population affected." He said the affected suburbs have only a small percentage of the voting power on the council, calling the process "a flagrant example of abuse of power by the majority at the agglomeration council." This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 21, 2024. Maura Forrest, The Canadian Press
Montreal police chief expects additional arrests following anti-NATO protestBob Bryar's troubled final tweets revealed before My Chemical Romance drummer's death By RACHEL BOWMAN FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 21:38, 2 December 2024 | Updated: 21:38, 2 December 2024 e-mail 8 shares View comments Former My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar made several cryptic social media posts leading up to his untimely death . Bryar, 44, was found dead at his Tennessee home just two days before Thanksgiving . His cause of death has not been made public and it is unknown who found him, according to TMZ . The American emo-punk band — comprised of Gerard Way, Frank Iero, Mikey Way, and Ray Toro — confirmed Bryar's death and asked fans for 'patience and understanding' as they process their grief. 'The band asks for your patience and understanding as they process the news of Bob’s passing,' a spokesperson for the band shared in a statement. Bryar was last seen alive on November 4, the same day he posted his final eerie tweets. Notably, his profile picture shows him wearing a 'Make American Great Again' camouflage hat. Much of his social media presence - including several racist and transphobic posts - has been deleted in the wake of his death, but it is unclear when or who took the posts down. Two of his remaining posts on X consists of one word each simply reading 'TULSI' and 'MEGYN.' The posts seemingly referenced former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and political commentator Megyn Kelly . Former My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar, 44, was found dead at his Tennessee home just two days before Thanksgiving The American emo-punk band — comprised of Gerard Way, Frank Iero, Mikey Way, and Ray Toro — confirmed Bryar's death and asked fans for 'patience and understanding' His third remaining post discusses Linkin Park's newest member Emily Armstrong who replaced front man Chester Bennignton after he died by suicide at age 41 in 2017. 'Emily Armstrong is destroying, shredding faces and making Chester proud. She was the perfect choice. AND she had to deal with the initial hate. that s**t is hard. trust me. word up,' Bryar said. Several of Bryar's old and deleted troubling posts have resurfaced as fans question why most of his social media has been taken down. In one screenshot of a delete post from October 29 shared online , Bryar used an offensive term to describe transgender people. 'I'm just happy we can use the word t****y again. I don't care who hates me anymore. Fight me,' he said. In posts that appeared to be discussing Black Lives Matter protesters he suggested police should kill them. 'All of these protesters and police should all sit down and listen to the new Refused song together. It's so good and they would all be happy. Then the cops should get up and shoot everyone,' he said. In another post from October 22, Bryar appeared to be discussing why he separated from his business manager and blamed the Kardashians. 'Lou Taylor was my business manager for 18 years. We just separated in September because the Kardashians are the slimiest pile of garbage on the planet,' he said. 'They make a shitload of money, way more than I do, kind of like prostitutes. Anyways, I cannot be associated with them. Maybe Kendall because she's kinda real and has a SF90 that I could drive. They actually have blood on their hands. I KNOW EVERYTHING.' While his cause of death is unknow, his body was reportedly 'badly decomposed' when discovered and Animal Control came to the house to take away his two dogs. Authorities do not suspect 'foul play' as all his 'weapons and music equipment in the home were left untouched.' As the longest-serving and final official drummer for My Chemical Romance from 2004 to 2010, Bryar's departure was shrouded in rumors of tension with his bandmates. While the band members did not discuss the specifics, multiple sources confirmed that a falling out had occurred, per MTV. On March 3, 2010, guitarist Iero revealed that Bryar had left the band. 'As of 4 weeks ago, My Chemical Romance and Bob Bryar parted ways. This was a painful decision for all of us to make and was not taken lightly. We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors and expect you all to do the same,' he wrote on a statement shared to their official website. Bryar was last seen alive on November 4, the same day he posted his final eerie tweets Several of Bryar's old and deleted troubling posts have resurfaced as fans question why most of his social media has been taken down He most recently teamed back up with the group in 2013 on their record, Conventional Weapons. After retiring from music in 2014, he became a real estate agent and an active advocate of various dog rescues and sanctuaries. In 2015, Bryar tweeted that after being 'kicked out of MyChem' that he 'became the most depressed, angry, suicidal person ever.' In a later, since-deleted tweet, he wrote: 'Now, I am on so many pills that I feel a bit better, although, it still (b)others me every day. In a recent conversation, I was told I won’t be back.' In 2021, Bryar auctioned off the drum set he last used with the band—both on tour and during the recording of their iconic 2006 album The Black Parade—to raise funds for an animal rescue center in Tennessee, according to Rolling Stone . Although My Chemical Romance was scheduled to tour in 2025, Bryar was not scheduled to reunite with the band. Tennessee Share or comment on this article: Bob Bryar's troubled final tweets revealed before My Chemical Romance drummer's death e-mail 8 shares Add comment
Detroit Red Wings (8-10-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (8-8-5, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders host the Detroit Red Wings after Kyle Palmieri scored two goals in the Islanders' 3-1 win against the St. Louis Blues. New York has an 8-8-5 record overall and a 3-3-2 record in home games. The Islanders have a 2-3-1 record when they commit more penalties than their opponent. Detroit is 8-10-2 overall and 4-5-1 on the road. The Red Wings have gone 3-3-2 in games their opponents serve fewer penalty minutes. The teams meet Monday for the third time this season. The Red Wings won the last meeting 2-1. TOP PERFORMERS: Bo Horvat has five goals and nine assists for the Islanders. Maxim Tsyplakov has over the last 10 games. Alex DeBrincat has eight goals and nine assists for the Red Wings. Albert Johansson has over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Islanders: 4-3-3, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.7 assists, 2.6 penalties and 5.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game. Red Wings: 4-5-1, averaging 2.2 goals, 3.5 assists, 2.2 penalties and 4.4 penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game. INJURIES: Islanders: None listed. Red Wings: None listed. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .NoneBy Jennifer Forbes Vanguard Renewables Recent discussions in the community and in a Dec. 22 Reading Eagle article have raised questions about Vanguard Renewables and its compliance with regulations during our more than a decade-long history as Caernarvon Township officials consider a proposed Vanguard facility there. As a company committed to transparency, sustainability and ethical operations, I want to provide clarity and context regarding these matters. Since our founding in 2014, Vanguard Renewables has prioritized compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. While it is true that we have been cited for violations in the past, it’s important to note that these instances represent a small fraction of our overall operations, and they were self-reported to the regulatory agency as required by law. Most importantly, we consistently have taken corrective actions to address the concerns raised. For example: Exceedance of H2S Levels: The H2S rich biogas was not emitted into the atmosphere but was recorded in the headspace of the closed digester. Since the time of reporting, we have not exceeded limits. That is due to the implementation of a technical solution that includes an automated system that not only notifies the local operator but also our biological engineering team and our health, safety and environment team when H2S levels are nearing permit limits. The team will then take action and continue to collect additional samples to ensure permitted compliance. This same automated system is included in all current Vanguard Renewables systems and will be included on Kurtland Farms. Spilled Digestate: The spilled digestate incident was due to a frozen pipe that burst and was dealt with immediately. It took two hours to repair the pipe in below-freezing temperatures. Digestate is the liquid byproduct of the anaerobic digestion process that is used as an alternative to fertilizer on cropland. It is comprised of water, minerals (which are already found in the soil) and naturally occurring microorganisms. The spill noted had no ill effect on environmental habitats or property. Odor: Vanguard Renewables has never received an odor complaint. We believe that responsible business practices include learning from mistakes, improving processes and ensuring that similar issues do not recur. Over the years, we have invested in training programs, safety improvements, state-of-the-art technological automation safety systems and additional compliance officers to ensure ongoing adherence to regulatory standards and safety. The health and safety of the communities in which we operate, the environment, our farm partners and their herd, and our staff are paramount. Our dedication to safety, the community, sustainability and promoting regenerative agriculture processes remains unwavering, and we are proud of the trust our partners and the community have placed in us. We appreciate the opportunity to set the record straight and welcome any questions or concerns directly. To that end, we are hosting a community learning session and open house on Monday, Jan. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the French Creek Golf Club, located at 4500 Conestoga Road near Elverson. In addition, we have asked for a postponement of our scheduled Caernarvon Township zoning hearing from Jan. 7 to a date in February so that we can spend more time with the community to answer their questions and concerns. Thank you for allowing us to share our perspective and reaffirm our commitment to ethical and responsible operations. Forbes is vice president for marketing & strategic initiatives at Vanguard Renewables, which has proposed a facility to convert food waste and manure into renewable resources on a farm near Morgantown.
Indian-American wedding photographer Pervez Taufiq and his family were insulted upon their arrival at Los Angeles International Airport last week. A fellow traveler on a shuttle bus transfer was caught on video hurling abuses and racial slurs at Taufiq’s children. “Your family is from India, you have no respect, you have no rules...," the woman shouted. She continued, “You think you can push everyone, push, push, push. That's what you think you are. You guys are f---ing crazy." Who Is Pervez Taufiq? Pervez Taufiq is an award-winning Indian-American wedding photographer. He began his artistic career as the lead singer of the Boston-based band Living Syndication. While enjoying success as a musician, with performances in front of thousands and songs charting on radio and television, Taufiq also developed a passion for photography and videography. He now specializes in wedding photography, as highlighted on his website, P. Taufiq Photography. Read More: The Verbal Altercation Escalates The woman didn’t stop her abusive tirade after Taufiq confronted her. Instead, she took out her phone and declared, “I’m going to record your f---ing tandoori ass,” as shown in a video shared by the photographer on social media. What Sparked the Incident? According to Taufiq, the altercation began when he checked on his 11-year-old child, who was seated a few rows ahead of the family during the shuttle ride. The woman, seated in the same row as his child, became irritated when Taufiq attempted to pass her and asked if she could return to her seat, The Post reported. United Airlines Responds United Airlines has placed the woman on its no-fly list following the incident. In the video, United staff members were seen addressing the woman after Taufiq requested that she leave the bus. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News, World and around the world.An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump’s political coalitionAtria Investments Inc acquired a new position in InMode Ltd. ( NASDAQ:INMD – Free Report ) during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 12,260 shares of the healthcare company’s stock, valued at approximately $208,000. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Systematic Financial Management LP increased its position in InMode by 34.5% during the 2nd quarter. Systematic Financial Management LP now owns 866,619 shares of the healthcare company’s stock worth $15,807,000 after purchasing an additional 222,532 shares in the last quarter. ARK Investment Management LLC increased its position in shares of InMode by 35.0% in the second quarter. ARK Investment Management LLC now owns 124,905 shares of the healthcare company’s stock worth $2,278,000 after acquiring an additional 32,369 shares in the last quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC raised its stake in shares of InMode by 129.7% in the 2nd quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 90,280 shares of the healthcare company’s stock valued at $1,659,000 after acquiring an additional 50,974 shares during the period. North Growth Management Ltd. lifted its holdings in shares of InMode by 11.9% during the 2nd quarter. North Growth Management Ltd. now owns 593,000 shares of the healthcare company’s stock valued at $10,821,000 after acquiring an additional 63,000 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Means Investment CO. Inc. purchased a new stake in InMode during the 2nd quarter worth $285,000. 68.04% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. InMode Price Performance Shares of InMode stock opened at $19.02 on Friday. InMode Ltd. has a 1-year low of $14.87 and a 1-year high of $26.80. The business has a 50-day moving average of $17.40 and a 200-day moving average of $17.46. The company has a market capitalization of $1.60 billion, a PE ratio of 10.28 and a beta of 2.15. Analyst Ratings Changes Read Our Latest Analysis on INMD About InMode ( Free Report ) InMode Ltd. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets minimally invasive aesthetic medical products based on its proprietary radiofrequency assisted lipolysis and deep subdermal fractional radiofrequency technologies in the United States and internationally. The company offers minimally invasive aesthetic medical products for various procedures, such as liposuction with simultaneous skin tightening, body and face contouring, and ablative skin rejuvenation treatments, as well as for use in women's health conditions and procedures. 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Atria Investments Inc acquired a new position in shares of Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. ( NYSE:DFIN – Free Report ) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 3,420 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $225,000. A number of other large investors have also made changes to their positions in DFIN. ProShare Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Donnelley Financial Solutions by 7.4% during the first quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC now owns 4,989 shares of the company’s stock valued at $309,000 after acquiring an additional 345 shares in the last quarter. State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System increased its stake in shares of Donnelley Financial Solutions by 46.9% in the 1st quarter. State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System now owns 10,399 shares of the company’s stock valued at $645,000 after purchasing an additional 3,320 shares in the last quarter. UniSuper Management Pty Ltd acquired a new position in Donnelley Financial Solutions in the 1st quarter worth about $303,000. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co boosted its position in Donnelley Financial Solutions by 3.8% during the first quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co now owns 31,884 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,975,000 after purchasing an additional 1,173 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Gamco Investors INC. ET AL grew its holdings in Donnelley Financial Solutions by 3.3% in the first quarter. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL now owns 31,425 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,949,000 after purchasing an additional 1,000 shares during the period. 93.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Insider Buying and Selling at Donnelley Financial Solutions In other news, Director Jeffrey Jacobowitz sold 114,655 shares of Donnelley Financial Solutions stock in a transaction on Friday, September 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $67.42, for a total transaction of $7,730,040.10. Following the transaction, the director now owns 1,008,206 shares in the company, valued at $67,973,248.52. The trade was a 10.21 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink . Also, CEO Daniel Leib sold 2,881 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $70.03, for a total transaction of $201,756.43. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 517,810 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $36,262,234.30. This represents a 0.55 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 425,331 shares of company stock worth $26,738,613. Corporate insiders own 11.90% of the company’s stock. Donnelley Financial Solutions Trading Up 0.0 % Donnelley Financial Solutions ( NYSE:DFIN – Get Free Report ) last released its earnings results on Thursday, October 31st. The company reported $0.48 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.76 by ($0.28). Donnelley Financial Solutions had a net margin of 12.06% and a return on equity of 22.70%. The firm had revenue of $179.50 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $181.55 million. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.58 EPS. The business’s revenue was down .3% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. will post 3.23 EPS for the current fiscal year. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $79.00 target price on shares of Donnelley Financial Solutions in a research note on Friday, November 1st. B. Riley cut their price target on shares of Donnelley Financial Solutions from $80.00 to $70.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, November 5th. Finally, DA Davidson upped their price objective on shares of Donnelley Financial Solutions from $72.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 1st. View Our Latest Stock Report on Donnelley Financial Solutions About Donnelley Financial Solutions ( Free Report ) Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc provides innovative software and technology-enabled financial regulatory and compliance solutions in the United States, Asia, Europe, Canada, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Capital Markets Software Solutions (CM-SS); Capital Markets Compliance and Communications Management (CM-CCM); Investment Companies Software Solutions (IC-SS); and Investment Companies Compliance and Communications Management (IC-CCM). Further Reading Want to see what other hedge funds are holding DFIN? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. ( NYSE:DFIN – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Donnelley Financial Solutions Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Donnelley Financial Solutions and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
Published 2:48 pm Monday, November 25, 2024 By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Special counsel Jack Smith moved to abandon two criminal cases against Donald Trump on Monday, acknowledging that Trump’s return to the White House will preclude attempts to federally prosecute him for retaining classified documents or trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat. The decision was inevitable, since longstanding Justice Department policy says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution. Yet it was still a momentous finale to an unprecedented chapter in political and law enforcement history, as federal officials attempted to hold accountable a former president while he was simultaneously running for another term. In court filings, Smith’s team emphasized that the move to abandon their prosecutions was not a reflection of the merit of the cases but a recognition of the legal shield that surrounds any commander in chief. “That prohibition is categorical and does not turn on the gravity of the crimes charged, the strength of the Government’s proof, or the merits of the prosecution, which the Government stands fully behind,” the prosecutors wrote in one of their filings. Smith’s team said it was leaving intact charges against two co-defendants in the classified documents case — Trump valet Walt Nauta and Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira — because “no principle of temporary immunity applies to them.” Steven Cheung, Trump’s incoming White House communications director, welcomed the decision to drop the prosecutions against the president-elect, describing it as a “major victory for the rule of law.” “The American People and President Trump want an immediate end to the political weaponization of our justice system and we look forward to uniting our country,” Cheung said in a statement. Trump has long described the investigations as politically motivated, and he has vowed to fire Smith as soon as he takes office in January. Now he will re-enter the White House free from criminal scrutiny by the government that he will lead. The election case brought last year was once seen as one of the most serious legal threats facing Trump as he tried to reclaim the White House. He was indicted for plotting to overturn his defeat to Joe Biden in 2020, an effort that climaxed with his supporters’ violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. But the case quickly stalled amid legal fighting over Trump’s sweeping claims of immunity from prosecution for acts he took while in the White House. The U.S. Supreme Court in July ruled for the first time that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution, and sent the case back to U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to determine which allegations in the indictment, if any, could proceed to trial. The case was just beginning to pick up steam again in the trial court in the weeks leading up to this year’s election. Smith’s team in October filed a lengthy brief laying out new evidence they planned to use against him at trial, accusing him of “resorting to crimes” in an increasingly desperate effort to overturn the will of voters after he lost to Biden. The separate case involving classified documents had been widely seen as legally clear cut, especially because the conduct in question occurred after Trump left the White House and lost the powers of the presidency. The indictment included dozens of felony counts accusing him of illegally hoarding classified records from his presidency at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, and obstructing federal efforts to get them back. He has pleaded not guilty and denied wrongdoing. The case quickly became snarled by delays, with U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon slow to issue rulings — which favored Trump’s strategy of pushing off deadlines in all his criminal cases — while also entertaining defense motions and arguments that experts said other judges would have dispensed with without hearings. In May, she indefinitely canceled the trial date amid a series of unresolved legal issues before dismissing the case outright two months later. Smith’s team appealed the decision, but now has given up that effort.The best snowboard bindings to raise your game on the slopes