Kingsview Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Invesco S&P 100 Equal Weight ETF ( NYSEARCA:EQWL – Free Report ) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm bought 2,359 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $241,000. Other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Cetera Investment Advisers lifted its position in Invesco S&P 100 Equal Weight ETF by 1,773.7% during the first quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers now owns 251,149 shares of the company’s stock valued at $23,832,000 after purchasing an additional 237,745 shares during the period. Bond & Devick Financial Network Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Invesco S&P 100 Equal Weight ETF by 52.5% in the 3rd quarter. Bond & Devick Financial Network Inc. now owns 184,919 shares of the company’s stock worth $18,921,000 after buying an additional 63,654 shares during the last quarter. Sanders Morris Harris LLC grew its holdings in shares of Invesco S&P 100 Equal Weight ETF by 2,610.1% in the second quarter. Sanders Morris Harris LLC now owns 61,004 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,765,000 after acquiring an additional 58,753 shares during the period. LPL Financial LLC increased its position in Invesco S&P 100 Equal Weight ETF by 5.8% during the second quarter. LPL Financial LLC now owns 565,274 shares of the company’s stock valued at $53,418,000 after acquiring an additional 31,162 shares during the last quarter. Finally, CHB Investment Group LLC bought a new position in Invesco S&P 100 Equal Weight ETF in the third quarter valued at about $2,580,000. Invesco S&P 100 Equal Weight ETF Stock Up 0.5 % Invesco S&P 100 Equal Weight ETF stock opened at $107.72 on Friday. Invesco S&P 100 Equal Weight ETF has a 52-week low of $82.74 and a 52-week high of $107.90. The company has a market cap of $724.96 million, a P/E ratio of 22.06 and a beta of 0.83. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $103.79 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $98.92. About Invesco S&P 100 Equal Weight ETF PowerShares Fundamental Pure Large Core Portfolio (the Fund), formerly PowerShares Dynamic Large Cap Portfolio, is based on the RAFI Fundamental Large Core Index (Index). The Fund will invest at least 90% of its total assets in the securities that comprise the Index. The Index is consisted of common stocks of large core United States companies, including real estate investment trusts (REITs), from a universe consisted of the 2,500 largest United States companies. See Also Receive News & Ratings for Invesco S&P 100 Equal Weight ETF Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Invesco S&P 100 Equal Weight ETF and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .NPFL: Sunshine Stars coach Akinfolarin promises improved performance in second stanza
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Developed in collaboration with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) with funding support from the Government of New Zealand, the system is set to go live on January 6, 2025, a significant shift in how immigration applications and extensions are processed. In an interview with Cook Islands News, Elikana acknowledged that he was not aware of any immediate plans to revise immigration fees but noted the need for continual review of processes. “There’s always constant reviewing of our processes to make sure it’s faster and more user-friendly,” he said. “This is the first time we’re going online for our applications, so we’re looking at improving the services we provide.” The shift to an online system is expected to streamline operations, with applicants now taking on much of the workload by submitting their information digitally. The role of immigration officers will shift primarily to vetting applications, potentially reducing the labour-intensive processes of the past. “The last time, the justification for fees was based on man-hours or person-hours, to use a more politically correct term, spent on processing applications,” said Elikana. “Now, going online, most of the work is done by the applicants themselves.” Despite these advancements, the Minister stressed that the Ministry of Immigration remains a “critical component” in the development of the Cook Islands. He highlighted their role in facilitating migrant workers, who are essential to the nation’s economic growth. “Without their services, it makes it difficult for the development of our country,” Elikana said. “If they don’t allow migrant workers here, then we’re faced with a significant problem.” The transition to digital service is expected to enhance efficiency, but its full impact including any changes to fees, will likely unfold as the system comes into effect, according to Elikana.
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)- Minister of Tourism Vera Kamtukule has encouraged Malawians to invest in the tourism sector, particularly in shares, to boost the country’s economic growth and development. She made the remarks during the Blantyre Hotels Limited (BHL) plc Rights Offer Cocktail on Friday. According to Kamtukule, creating a middle class and mobilizing people to invest in shares is vital for the country’s economic growth. “By investing in shares, Malawians can contribute to the growth of the tourism sector and benefit from potential financial gains. “This can possibly promote economic development and create a middle class,” said Kamtukule. BHL plc, listed on the Malawi Stock Exchange(MSE), plans to raise K62.4 billion through a rights issue to complete the construction of a 180-bed hotel at Lilongwe Golf Club. The rights issue is set to open on November 25 and close on December 26, 2024. BHL plc chairperson Vizenge Kumwenda expressed optimism about the project, stating that it will have a positive impact on the economy. Said Kumwenda:”The construction of the new hotel at Lilongwe Golf Club is expected to have a positive impact on the economy, and the rights issue provides an opportunity for Malawians to be part of this growth.” Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed .
NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers formally asked a judge Monday to throw out his hush money criminal conviction , arguing that continuing the case would present unconstitutional “disruptions to the institution of the Presidency.“ In a filing made public Tuesday, Trump’s lawyers told Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan that anything short of immediate dismissal would undermine the transition of power, as well as the “overwhelming national mandate” granted to Trump by voters last month. They also cited President Joe Biden’s recent pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, who had been convicted of tax and gun charges . “President Biden asserted that his son was ‘selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted,’ and ‘treated differently,’” Trump’s legal team wrote. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, they claimed, had engaged in the type of political theater “that President Biden condemned.” Related Articles Prosecutors will have until Dec. 9 to respond. They have said they will fight any efforts to dismiss the case but have indicated a willingness to delay the sentencing until after Trump’s second term ends in 2029. In their filing Monday, Trump’s attorneys dismissed the idea of holding off sentencing until Trump is out of office as a “ridiculous suggestion.” Following Trump’s election victory last month, Merchan halted proceedings and indefinitely postponed his sentencing, previously scheduled for late November, to allow the defense and prosecution to weigh in on the future of the case. He also delayed a decision on Trump’s prior bid to dismiss the case on immunity grounds. Trump has been fighting for months to reverse his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal a $130,000 payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels to suppress her claim that they had sex a decade earlier. He says they did not and denies any wrongdoing. The defense filing was signed by Trump lawyers Todd Blanche and Emil Bove, who represented Trump during the trial and have since been selected by the president-elect to fill senior roles at the Justice Department. Taking a swipe at Bragg and New York City, as Trump often did throughout the trial, the filing argues that dismissal would also benefit the public by giving him and “the numerous prosecutors assigned to this case a renewed opportunity to put an end to deteriorating conditions in the City and to protect its residents from violent crime.” Clearing Trump, the lawyers added, would also allow him to “to devote all of his energy to protecting the Nation.” Merchan hasn’t yet set a timetable for a decision. He could decide to uphold the verdict and proceed to sentencing, delay the case until Trump leaves office, wait until a federal appeals court rules on Trump’s parallel effort to get the case moved out of state court or choose some other option. An outright dismissal of the New York case would further lift a legal cloud that at one point carried the prospect of derailing Trump’s political future. Last week, special counsel Jack Smith told courts that he was withdrawing both federal cases against Trump — one charging him with hoarding classified documents at his Florida estate, the other with scheming to overturn the 2020 presidential election he lost — citing longstanding Justice Department policy that shields a president from indictment while in office. The hush money case was the only one of Trump’s four criminal indictments to go to trial, resulting in a historic verdict that made him the first former president to be convicted of a crime. Prosecutors had cast the payout as part of a Trump-driven effort to keep voters from hearing salacious stories about him. Trump’s then-lawyer Michael Cohen paid Daniels. Trump later reimbursed him, and Trump’s company logged the reimbursements as legal expenses — concealing what they really were, prosecutors alleged. Trump has said the payments to Cohen were properly categorized as legal expenses for legal work. A month after the verdict, the Supreme Court ruled that ex-presidents can’t be prosecuted for official acts — things they did in the course of running the country — and that prosecutors can’t cite those actions to bolster a case centered on purely personal, unofficial conduct. Trump’s lawyers cited the ruling to argue that the hush money jury got some improper evidence, such as Trump’s presidential financial disclosure form, testimony from some White House aides and social media posts made during his first term. Prosecutors disagreed and said the evidence in question was only “a sliver” of their case. If the verdict stands and the case proceeds to sentencing, Trump’s punishments would range from a fine to probation to up to four years in prison — but it’s unlikely he’d spend any time behind bars for a first-time conviction involving charges in the lowest tier of felonies. Because it is a state case, Trump would not be able to pardon himself once he returns to office.Top reads this year: From Middle East turmoil to the great meta-problem
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Kingsview Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Louisiana-Pacific Co. ( NYSE:LPX – Free Report ) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 2,203 shares of the building manufacturing company’s stock, valued at approximately $237,000. Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Cerity Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of Louisiana-Pacific by 119.4% during the 3rd quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 80,336 shares of the building manufacturing company’s stock worth $8,633,000 after acquiring an additional 43,717 shares in the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. boosted its holdings in Louisiana-Pacific by 32.6% in the third quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 662,496 shares of the building manufacturing company’s stock valued at $71,192,000 after purchasing an additional 162,976 shares in the last quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. increased its stake in Louisiana-Pacific by 11,417.9% in the third quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. now owns 1,106,410 shares of the building manufacturing company’s stock valued at $118,895,000 after purchasing an additional 1,096,804 shares during the last quarter. Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board acquired a new stake in Louisiana-Pacific during the third quarter worth approximately $663,000. Finally, First Horizon Advisors Inc. lifted its position in shares of Louisiana-Pacific by 77.3% during the 3rd quarter. First Horizon Advisors Inc. now owns 461 shares of the building manufacturing company’s stock worth $50,000 after buying an additional 201 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 94.73% of the company’s stock. Louisiana-Pacific Stock Up 1.5 % LPX stock opened at $118.36 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $8.31 billion, a PE ratio of 20.41, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.81 and a beta of 1.88. The company has a fifty day moving average of $107.68 and a 200-day moving average of $97.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, a quick ratio of 1.69 and a current ratio of 2.92. Louisiana-Pacific Co. has a one year low of $60.37 and a one year high of $122.87. Louisiana-Pacific Announces Dividend Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, Director Lizanne C. Gottung sold 2,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, September 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $98.30, for a total transaction of $245,750.00. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 21,005 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,064,791.50. This represents a 10.64 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink . Also, Director Ozey K. Horton, Jr. sold 300 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $113.41, for a total transaction of $34,023.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 28,638 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,247,835.58. This trade represents a 1.04 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . 1.26% of the stock is currently owned by insiders. Analysts Set New Price Targets Several brokerages recently commented on LPX. Truist Financial lifted their price target on shares of Louisiana-Pacific from $105.00 to $113.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 15th. StockNews.com downgraded Louisiana-Pacific from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, November 10th. Bank of America raised their price target on Louisiana-Pacific from $73.00 to $75.00 and gave the stock an “underperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, September 12th. Royal Bank of Canada increased their price objective on Louisiana-Pacific from $119.00 to $125.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 6th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their target price on shares of Louisiana-Pacific from $90.00 to $99.00 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 6th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, six have assigned a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Louisiana-Pacific has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $102.22. Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on LPX About Louisiana-Pacific ( Free Report ) Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides building solutions primarily for use in new home construction, repair and remodeling, and outdoor structure markets. It operates through Siding, Oriented Strand Board, LP South America, and Other segments. The Siding segment offers LP SmartSide trim and siding products, LP SmartSide ExpertFinish trim and siding products, LP BuilderSeries lap siding products, and LP Outdoor Building Solutions; and engineered wood siding, trim, soffit, and fascia products. See Also Receive News & Ratings for Louisiana-Pacific Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Louisiana-Pacific and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers formally asked a judge Monday to throw out his hush money criminal conviction, arguing continuing the case would present unconstitutional “disruptions to the institution of the Presidency.“ In a filing made public Tuesday, Trump’s lawyers told Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan that dismissal is warranted because of the extraordinary circumstances of his impending return to the White House. “Wrongly continuing proceedings in this failed lawfare case disrupts President Trump’s transition efforts,” the attorneys continued, before citing the “overwhelming national mandate granted to him by the American people on November 5, 2024.” Prosecutors will have until Dec. 9 to respond. They have said they will fight any efforts to dismiss the case but have indicated openness to delaying sentencing until after Trump’s second term ends in 2029. Following Trump’s election victory last month, Merchan halted proceedings and indefinitely postponed his sentencing, previously scheduled for late November, to allow the defense and prosecution to weigh in on the future of the case. He also delayed a decision on Trump’s prior bid to dismiss the case on immunity grounds. Trump has been fighting for months to reverse the conviction, which involved efforts to conceal a $130,000 payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels, whose affair allegations threatened to disrupt his 2016 campaign. He has denied any wrongdoing. Trump takes office Jan. 20. Merchan hasn’t set a timetable for a decision. A dismissal would erase Trump’s historic conviction, sparing him the cloud of a criminal record and possible prison sentence. Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a crime and the first convicted criminal to be elected to the office. Merchan could also decide to uphold the verdict and proceed to sentencing, delay the case until Trump leaves office, wait until a federal appeals court rules on Trump’s parallel effort to get the case moved out of state court or choose some other option.Parkinson’s community ‘felt left out in the cold’ – Rory Cellan-Jones
South Korea's leader prompts dismay by briefly declaring martial law. Here's what to knowNEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers formally asked a judge Monday to throw out his hush money criminal conviction, arguing continuing the case would present unconstitutional “disruptions to the institution of the Presidency.“ In a filing made public Tuesday, Trump’s lawyers told Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan that dismissal is warranted because of the extraordinary circumstances of his impending return to the White House. “Wrongly continuing proceedings in this failed lawfare case disrupts President Trump’s transition efforts,” the attorneys continued, before citing the “overwhelming national mandate granted to him by the American people on November 5, 2024.” Prosecutors will have until Dec. 9 to respond. They have said they will fight any efforts to dismiss the case but have indicated openness to delaying sentencing until after Trump’s second term ends in 2029. Following Trump’s election victory last month, Merchan halted proceedings and indefinitely postponed his sentencing, previously scheduled for late November, to allow the defense and prosecution to weigh in on the future of the case. He also delayed a decision on Trump’s prior bid to dismiss the case on immunity grounds. Trump has been fighting for months to reverse the conviction, which involved efforts to conceal a $130,000 payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels, whose affair allegations threatened to disrupt his 2016 campaign. He has denied any wrongdoing. Trump takes office Jan. 20. Merchan hasn’t set a timetable for a decision. A dismissal would erase Trump’s historic conviction, sparing him the cloud of a criminal record and possible prison sentence. Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a crime and the first convicted criminal to be elected to the office. Merchan could also decide to uphold the verdict and proceed to sentencing, delay the case until Trump leaves office, wait until a federal appeals court rules on Trump’s parallel effort to get the case moved out of state court or choose some other option.
Citing the growing number of fires across New York City, including a recent blaze at a Staten Island high school, federal lawmakers have announced the imminent passage of legislation aimed at regulating “very dangerous China-made” lithium-ion batteries. U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Ritchie Torres, all New York Democrats, announced that bi-partisan legislation called the “Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act” will pass into law in the upcoming budget bill before the end of the year. In announcing the new regulation, lawmakers pointed to the Dec. 6 blaze at Staten Island Technical High School , which was sparked by a lithium-ion battery. The Democrats noted the concern that lithium-ion batteries have raised among Staten Island officials. Schumer said that there have been a growing number of fires across the city in the last few years, including on Staten Island, Long Island and beyond, caused by lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes. e-scooters and other devices. “I used these last-minute negotiations in the end-of-the-year budget bill to finally put out the fire from dangerous lithium-ion batteries, and it paid off, because we got it done,” said Schumer. He said, “We are in a time where technology is outpacing federal safety action in many ways, moving faster than the measures we need to keep the public safe, and there might be no better example of this dilemma than with the cheap, China-made lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes, e-scooters and other devices that are now as common in the home as a toaster — but far, far less regulated.” There have been 929 fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in New York City since 2019, injuring 507 people and resulting in 33 deaths, FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker said in a statement praising the new legislation. Schumer said that the fires and injuries caused by these batteries “have resulted in tremendous loss across New York, and federal action is needed to protect consumers and our brave firefighters who are on the front lines of this new paradigm in fire prevention spurred by these unpredictable, and often times, very dangerous batteries.” Said Schumer, “Now, we will get that action.” The bill will require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a mandatory consumer product safety standard with respect to rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices and for other purposes. “This commonsense solution will create the first-ever mandatory consumer product safety standard for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes and other micromobility devices,” said Gillibrand. “Far too many New York families have been ripped apart by fires caused by these faulty devices and this important bill will protect our communities, and most importantly, save innocent lives.” Lithium-ion batteries are commonly used in cell phones, laptops, tablets, electric cars and e-scooters. They store a large amount of energy and can pose a threat if not treated properly, the lawmakers said. Defective batteries can overheat, catch fire or explode. The FDNY has said that fires from lithium-ion batteries can be explosive, spread quickly and are difficult to extinguish. “Too many times we’ve been reminded of the escalating and continuing threat unregulated and dangerous lithium-ion batteries pose to the public’s safety and to our brave first responders who risk their lives to save people and property,” said Torres. No federal consumer product safety standard currently exists for such batteries and micromobility products, the lawmakers said, which has helped allow the cheap, faulty, China-made batteries that have been the cause of most of the city fires to remain available. Torres credited the New York congressional delegation with creating the bi-partisan legislation, which he said would “protect people and communities from unreasonable risk, serious injury or damage and/or death.” Most Popular Stories by Tom Wrobleski
Syncron was recognized for several strengths including its parts planning solutions with dynamic replenishment, probabilistic planning/forecasting, and end-to-end inventory optimization. The report states, "Syncron has a deep history in MRO/spare parts and has focused on this space. Its planning solutions reflect that accordingly." It also asserts, "Syncron's approach to integrate end-to-end planning is a holistic one. Use of AI 'agents' to monitor inventory and demand/supply networks presents an intriguing solution clients may consider for keeping inventory optimized and productive. Unlike most supply chain planning players who accommodate spare parts/MRO capabilities, Syncron is focused exclusively on the aftermarket and combines breadth of functionality with depth of expertise around aftermarket operations and profitability. This specialization sets Syncron apart as a leader in helping customers navigate the complexities of aftermarket service and MRO planning. "The aftermarket is increasingly emerging as a strategic priority and revenue growth driver in industries such as automotive, industrial, agriculture, construction, and mining, where sustainability and cost sensitivity are driving expectations for longer equipment lifespans-all of which require more spare parts, repairs, and services," said Claire Rychlewski , Chief Revenue Officer, Syncron. "We are pleased to be named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape report. We believe our position is a testament to our commitment to helping customers grow their aftermarket businesses and reflects our continued investment in our service lifecycle management platform." A deep focus on MRO/spare parts planning Syncron's SLM platform uses AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to plan and predict complex high value equipment service needs, maximizing availability and minimizing waste and emissions because of unnecessary or rushed orders. It supports highly variable demand patterns, creating predictability for OEMs and dealers in industries that face unpredictable or intermittent demand conditions, and helps them optimize their parts and service departments, grow customer satisfaction, and increase operational profitability. Syncron's platform has been trusted by many industry leaders to enhance their service operations. Notable customers include Nissan, Caterpillar, Electrolux Professional, AGCO, and Daikin Industries Ltd., further demonstrating the platform's versatility and effectiveness across a range of industries. Recently, Syncron announced that ATR , the world's number one regional aircraft manufacturer, selected its software to improve the reliability, accuracy, and consistency of its inventory management. Syncron's platform will help ATR better forecast the complex demand patterns for its aircraft parts and inventory. About IDC MarketScape IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor's position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors. About Syncron Syncron helps manufacturers and dealers capitalize on the new service economy by optimizing aftermarket profitability, increasing customer loyalty, and enabling the transition to servitization. Syncron aligns all aftermarket services to its Service Lifecycle Management (SLM) cloud platform, helping organizations differentiate themselves by delivering exceptional aftermarket experiences while driving significant revenue growth. The world's leading brands trust Syncron, making the company the largest private global market leader in intelligent SaaS solutions for service lifecycle management. More information here: syncron.com .The 39-year-old has been a breath of fresh air since succeeding Erik ten Hag, with his personality and approach, coupled with promising early performances, bringing hope back to Old Trafford. Amorim has been touched by his warm welcome but repeatedly urged fans to avoid jumping the gun, having followed a draw at Ipswich with home wins against Bodo/Glimt and Everton. Wednesday’s trip to Arsenal is comfortably his biggest challenge yet and victory would see United move within three points of the Premier League title contenders. Put to Amorim it will be hard to manage expectations if they won in the capital, the head coach said: “I would like to say different things, but I have to say it again: the storm will come. “I don’t know if you use that expression, but we are going to have difficult moments and we will be found out in some games. “And I know that because I’m knowing my players and I know football and I follow football, so I understand the difference between the teams. “We are in the point in that we are putting simple things in the team, without training, and you feel it in this game against Everton, they change a little bit the way they were building up. “They are very good team, and we were with a lot of problems because we cannot change it by calling one thing to the captain. A midweek trip to the capital awaits 🚆 #MUFC || #PL pic.twitter.com/1e6VrILJW3 — Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 3, 2024 “So, we don’t have this training, so let’s focus on each game, on the performance, what we have to improve, trying to win games. And that is the focus. “I know it’s really hard to be a Manchester United coach and say these things in press conferences. We want to win all the time. No matter what. “We are going to try to win, but we know that we are in a different point if you compare to Arsenal. “So, it is what it is and we will try to win it and we go with confidence to win, but we know that we need to play very well to win the next football match.” The trip to Arsenal is the second of nine December matches for United, who are looking to avoid suffering four straight league defeats to the Gunners for the first time. The Red Devils have not won a Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium since 2017, but Amorim knows a thing or two about frustrating Mikel Arteta’s men. Arsenal thrashed Sporting Lisbon 5-1 in the Champions League last week, but in 2022-23 he led the Portuguese side to a Europa League last-16 penalty triumph after a 1-1 draw in London made it 3-3 on aggregate. “Arsenal this year, they play a little bit different,” Amorim said. “They are more fluid. “For example, two years ago when we faced them with Sporting, you knew how to press because you can understand better the structure. “Now it’s more fluid with (Riccardo) Calafiori and (Jurrien) Timber in different sides. One coming inside, the other going outside. Also (Martin) Odegaard changed the team, and you can feel it during this season. “So, you can take something from that game, especially because I know so well the opponent so you can understand the weakness of that team. “But every game is different, so you take something, but you already know that you are going to face a very good team.” This hectic winter schedule means Amorim sidestepped talk of January transfer business ahead of facing Arsenal, although he was more forthcoming on Amad Diallo’s future. The 22-year-old, who put in a man of the match display in Sunday’s 4-0 win against Everton, is out of contract at the end of the season, although the club holds an option to extend by a year. Diallo has repeatedly spoken of his desire to stay at United and it has been reported an agreement is close. Amorim said: “I think he wants to stay, and we want him to stay. So that is clear and we will find a solution.”