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Record Date Announced For 1:1 Bonus Share & 10:1 Stock Split: Multibagger Penny Stock Under Rs 100 Hit Back-To-Back Lower Circuits - Dalal Street Investment JournalRex A. Heuermann speaks with his lawyer Michael Brown during a court hearing where he was charged in the killing of Valerie Mack, inside Supreme Court Justice Timothy Mazzei’s courtroom at Suffolk County Court in Riverhead, N.Y. on Tuesday. James Carbone/Newsday via AP, Pool RIVERHEAD, N.Y. — The New York architect facing murder charges in a string of deaths known as the Gilgo Beach killings was charged on Tuesday in the death of a seventh woman. Rex Heuermann pleaded not guilty to killing Valerie Mack, whose remains were first found on Long Island in 2000. Mack, 24, had been working as an escort in Philadelphia and was last seen by her family that year in New Jersey. Some of Mack’s skeletal remains were initially discovered in Manorville, New York; authorities found more of her remains about 50 miles west, in Gilgo Beach, more than 10 years later. They were unidentified until genetic testing revealed her identity in 2020. Human hair found with Mack’s remains was sent for testing earlier this year and found to be a likely match with the genetic profile of Heuermann’s daughter, prosecutors said in court papers. His daughter is not accused of any wrongdoing and would have been 3 or 4 years old when Mack died. Heuermann, 61, is charged with killing six other women whose remains were found on Long Island. He has pleaded not guilty to all the charges. “The lives of these women matter. We, as investigators, understand that. No one understands that more than the families,” Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said at a news conference with Mack’s parents and other victims’ relatives. Mack’s parents didn’t speak. Four other victims’ relatives gave the Macks roses and hugs and, through an attorney, expressed their sadness and solidarity. Megan Waterman Handout photo “They were, and they are, loved. And they are missed every day by those who knew them and who had a strong bond with them,” said Gloria Allred, who represents the families of Melissa Barthelemy, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Jessica Taylor and Megan Waterman. Waterman grew up in South Portland and Scarborough, Maine, and went missing in 2010. Outside of court, Heuermann’s lawyer Michael Brown disputed evidence presented in Mack’s death, noting hair samples collected from Mack’s body were recovered more than a year ago and saying the DNA technology used to connect her and other victims to Heuermann has never been deemed reliable in a New York case. He also argued that Tierney’s office has yet to produce proof any victims’ DNA was found in Heuermann’s home, including the many weapons and tools seized during recent searches of the property. “There’s something a little weird about these allegations,” Brown said. “Something that doesn’t sit right.” A lawyer for Heuermann’s estranged wife, Asa Ellerup, said his client will “withhold judgment” until trial. “The only information that Ms. Ellerup has of these alleged crimes is what has been reported in the media and has maintained the position that she does not believe Rex was capable of committing the crimes he’s accused of,” Robert Macedonio said in an email. A lawyer for the Long Island couple’s son and daughter said in a separate statement that they were just children when Mack was killed. “They remain steadfast in observing the legal process play itself out, no matter how long it takes or how difficult it is,” Vess Mitev wrote in an email. The investigation into the Gilgo Beach killings dates back to 2010, when police searching for a missing woman found 10 sets of human remains in the scrub along a barrier island parkway, prompting fears of a serial killer. Over the years, investigators used DNA analysis and other clues to identify the victims, many of whom were sex workers. In some cases, authorities connected them to remains found elsewhere on Long Island years earlier. Police also began reexamining other unsolved killings of women found dead on Long Island. The case has dragged on through five police commissioners, more than 1,000 tips, and doubts about whether there was a serial killer at all. Heuermann, who lived with his wife and two children in Massapequa Park on Long Island and commuted to a Manhattan architecture office, was arrested on July 13, 2023. At that point, he was charged with murdering Barthelemy, Waterman and Amber Lynn Costello. Earlier this year, he was charged in the deaths of three other women — Brainard-Barnes, Taylor and Sandra Costilla. In a June court filing, prosecutors said they had recovered a file on a hard drive in Heuermann’s basement that he used to “methodically blueprint” his killings — including checklists with tasks for before, during and after, as well as lessons for “next time.” In court papers on Tuesday, prosecutors said the document, which was created the same year as Mack’s murder, includes details that align with her case. For example, it names “Mill Road” — a road near where Mack’s first remains were found — under the heading “DS,” which investigators believe stands for “dump site.” The document also lists “foam drain cleaner” under “Supplies.” Prosecutors say that on Oct. 3, 2000, Heuermann’s phone records appear to show him making two calls to a Long Island plumbing company, and he paid another company the following month to check his mainline drain. In recent searches of Heuermann’s home and office, authorities say they found old magazines and newspapers with articles about the Gilgo Beach killings and investigation that prosecutors believe he kept as “souvenirs” or “mementos.” Among them was a July 29, 2003, copy of the New York Post that included an article about the investigation into Mack and Taylor’s remains. Investigators say evidence points to Heuermann’s home as the scene of the killings — in most cases, when his family was out of town. Tierney said authorities don’t know where his relatives were when Mack was killed. Authorities have still not charged anyone in the deaths of some other people whose remains were found on Long Island. Among them is Karen Vergata, whose remains were first discovered on Fire Island in 1996, before more of her bones were discovered in 2011 near Gilgo Beach. She was finally identified in 2022 after a new DNA analysis. In September, authorities released new renderings of an unidentified victim whose remains were found in Gilgo Beach in 2011. Officials said the victim, whom for years they had identified as male, may have presented outwardly as female and died in 2006. Comments are not available on this story. Send questions/comments to the editors. « Previous Next »
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NonePETE Wicks has said it's 'not his dancing' keeping him in Strictly Come Dancing after being saved by the public. The former TOWIE star was left stunned on Sunday night as he and pro dancer Jowita were kept in the competition. Advertisement 2 Pete Wicks has said it's 'not his dancing' keeping him in Strictly Come Dancing Credit: BBC 2 The former TOWIE star left fans fuming as he was saved by the public vote again Credit: BBC Strictly fans watched as Jamie Borthwick and his partner Michelle Tsiakkas were eliminated . It came after they faced the dance-off alongside Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe. But as fans fumed that Pete Wicks was saved, he himself has acknowledged his miraculous save. Speaking to Claudia Winkleman after hearing the news, Pete, 36, said: "There is literally only two reasons I'm still here and that is for people at home. Advertisement more on strictly come dancing NOT TO TROT Furious Strictly fans insist judges 'plotted to get couple axed' STRICTLY VOTE SHOCK Strictly fans shocked as favourite to get boot is SAVED by public vote "I've never done anything like this and I am so overwhelmed people are supporting us like genuinely, it's certainly not down to the dancing, but also Jowita. "If I had been with anyone else I wouldn't be here, they're all amazing but she's become like a best friend to me. Like I'm so pleased I get to spend another week doing this with you." Following Pete's save, fans took to social media, with one saying: "Seriously people please please stop voting for Pete enough is enough." A second wrote: "Pete Wicks seems like a nice enough chap but I can't believe people are voting for him over Montell." Advertisement Most read in News TV BEACH BABE Jean Johansson flaunts incredible toned figure & endless legs on Barbados beach HOST'S PAIN BBC's Glenn Campbell makes shock admission as he gives tumour battle update COMIC'S CASTLE Still Game star takes £150,000 hit to offload luxury £4m Scots castle THAT'S A WRAP The Simpsons Milhouse actor retires after 35 years on hit show "I love Pete, he's a laugh and he's trying and he's what it's about. But I'm sorry what the f**k," said a third. While a fourth commented: "They will not let Pete near the dance off." Strictly fans stunned by shock elimination as they fume 'wrong' person went Strictly stars at risk of the axe in 2025 Gorka Marquez joined Strictly Come Dancing as a professional dancer in 2016 when he was partnered with EastEnders actress Tameka Empson. The following year he was partnered with singer Alexandra Burke. They reached the final and finished as one of the runners-up. In 2020, he was partnered with actress Maisie Smith. Again, he made it to the final and finished as a runner-up. He failed to make it third time lucky in 2022, finishing runner-up again with Helen Skelton. Nadiya Bychkova joined the show in 2017 with EastEnders actor Davood Ghadami. The pair reached Week 11, finishing in 6th place. Her best performance to date came in 2021 when she finished fifth with Dan Walker. Neil Jones has been without a celebrity partner more times than he's had one since joining in 2016. His best finish was with ex-footballer Alex Scott in 2019, finishing in fifth. Katya Jones was another 2016 addition and made an instant impression with politician Ed Balls. Their Gangnam Style routine is still a favourite to this day. In 2017 she lifted the Glitterball with Joe McFadden. The following year she was at the heart of a show scandal after snogging her dance partner, the comedian Seann Walsh. Karen Hauer has been an ever-present since 2012. Despite her lengthy association with the show, she's never lifted the Glitterball. The closest she came was in 2020 when she finished runner-up with Jamie Laing.TJ Watt responded graciously to Myles Garrett's antagonistic comments, which dredged up the rivalry between the two star EDGE rushers who competed intensely for the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year award. Watt famously tweeted a semi-ambiguous spoiler shortly before the award was announced at last season's NFL Honors, which the Steelers star did not attend, simply stating, "Nothing which I'm not used to." Despite TJ being the one shortchanged by the awards ceremony, Myles Garrett waited over nine months to bring his own grudge up on Tuesday as his Cleveland Browns prepare to welcome Watt's Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football. Garrett told reporters, "No, he didn't say nothing to me. He's got to apologize to me when I see him," when asked about the Wisconsin native's social media post from February. "I've never complained about the trophy not being in my house and vice versa. He shouldn't be feeling two ways about it going to me," Myles added, "So I'm just going to play the game, I don't play against T.J., he doesn't play against me. But we have a plan to go out and do what we're supposed to: win the game and dominate on defense. But it's up for grabs this year, and we'll see the best man win." When asked about these comments on Wednesday by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review , the four-time Steelers team MVP replied, "I have respect for everybody in the league. Obviously, he's a guy who has been a top pass rusher in the league for a long time. But I don't compete directly against him. It's our team versus their team, and at the end of the day, I just want the Pittsburgh Steelers to come out with a win." In 2023, Watt lead Garrett in nearly every statistical category , including sacks, turnovers forced, tackles for loss, and QB hits. The fact that Pittsburgh's star outside linebacker did not rise to the bait, instead taking the high road by speaking on his respect for every opponent and desire to come out of the game with a win, shows that Watt is focused singularly on Thursday night's outcome rather than drama in the media.
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Quest Partners LLC grew its position in shares of Nutanix, Inc. ( NASDAQ:NTNX – Free Report ) by 107.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 7,337 shares of the technology company’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,806 shares during the quarter. Quest Partners LLC’s holdings in Nutanix were worth $435,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. acquired a new position in Nutanix during the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. ORG Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of Nutanix in the 3rd quarter valued at $27,000. Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. acquired a new position in shares of Nutanix during the 2nd quarter valued at $32,000. GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its position in Nutanix by 35.2% during the 2nd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 933 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $53,000 after purchasing an additional 243 shares during the period. Finally, Signaturefd LLC increased its holdings in Nutanix by 57.8% in the 3rd quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 956 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $57,000 after purchasing an additional 350 shares in the last quarter. 85.25% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In NTNX has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on Nutanix from $65.00 to $75.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 29th. Oppenheimer initiated coverage on Nutanix in a report on Wednesday, November 13th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $80.00 price target for the company. Raymond James lifted their price objective on shares of Nutanix from $76.00 to $85.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 29th. Morgan Stanley upgraded shares of Nutanix from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and upped their target price for the company from $71.00 to $72.00 in a research note on Monday, October 28th. Finally, Northland Securities lifted their price target on shares of Nutanix from $71.00 to $74.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research note on Friday, August 30th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and fourteen have given a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Nutanix has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $73.86. Nutanix Trading Up 3.2 % Shares of NTNX opened at $73.18 on Friday. Nutanix, Inc. has a 52 week low of $40.33 and a 52 week high of $73.69. The firm has a market cap of $19.41 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -140.73, a PEG ratio of 11.74 and a beta of 1.17. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $63.90 and a 200-day moving average of $59.33. Nutanix ( NASDAQ:NTNX – Get Free Report ) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 28th. The technology company reported ($0.06) EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.08) by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $547.95 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $537.12 million. Nutanix had a negative net margin of 5.81% and a negative return on equity of 7.57%. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Nutanix, Inc. will post 0.31 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Insider Activity at Nutanix In other news, COO David Sangster sold 11,950 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $59.83, for a total transaction of $714,968.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer now directly owns 123,868 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,411,022.44. This represents a 8.80 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website . Also, CFO Rukmini Sivaraman sold 24,316 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $58.85, for a total value of $1,430,996.60. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer now directly owns 192,169 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,309,145.65. This trade represents a 11.23 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders own 6.80% of the company’s stock. Nutanix Profile ( Free Report ) Nutanix, Inc provides an enterprise cloud platform in North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa. The company offers hyperconverged infrastructure software stack that converges virtualization, storage, and networking services into a turnkey solution; Acropolis Hypervisor, an enterprise-grade virtualization solution; flow virtual networking and flow network security, which offers services to visualize the network, automate common network operations, and build virtual private networks; Nutanix Kubernetes Engine for automated deployment and management of Kubernetes clusters to simplify the provisioning, operations, and lifecycle management of cloud-native environments, applications, and microservices; and Nutanix Cloud Clusters. Featured Articles Receive News & Ratings for Nutanix Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Nutanix and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Maine regulators on Tuesday approved a $71.9 million acquisition of Bangor Natural Gas Co. by Unitil Corp., the state’s largest gas utility. As part of the deal, Unitil will have to measure, report and take steps to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases released into the air from accidental leaks and intentional venting of pipelines. The Public Utilities Commission voted 3-0 to back the sale announced in July. The acquisition boosts Unitil’s 618-mile distribution network in Maine by more than 50%, adding Bangor Natural Gas’ 351 miles of pipelines. The move also will join the 8,500 Bangor Natural Gas customers with Unitil’s 33,000 Maine customers. Unitil, known as Northern Utilities, is based in New Hampshire and also serves customers there and in Massachusetts. Bangor Gas has been acquired from PHC Utilities Inc., a subsidiary of Hope Utilities Inc. of Morgantown, West Virginia. A closing date has not been set while Unitil awaits the formal order issued by the PUC, Unitil spokesman Alec O’Meara said. Hope Utilities did not immediately respond to a telephone message seeking information about the deal. Public Advocate William Harwood has said the move could save money for ratepayers by consolidating the state’s relatively small natural gas industry, leaving three natural gas companies operating in Maine. The acquisition agreement approved by the PUC stipulates that Bangor Gas will not seek a rate increase before Jan. 1, 2027, and will not bill customers for certain costs related to the deal. PUC Chairman Philip L. Bartlett II said the provisions barring a rate increase for two years and limiting the impact on ratepayers of business reorganization costs protect consumers. And the provisions to measure and mitigate natural gas emissions are “beneficial and in the public interest,” he said. Unitil reported that 20,424 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, or the amount of gas that would have the equivalent global warming impact, was released in 2023. It’s down by about 18% since 2019. Construction work and reported leaks are leading causes of gas releases, O’Meara said. Unitil said it’s using gas-capturing technology as part of regular maintenance to prevent gas releases from blowdowns, which are releases of pressurized natural gas during maintenance, inspections or emergency responses, and other construction activities. Harwood, Unitil and the Conservation Law Foundation, an environmental group, negotiated an agreement requiring Bangor Gas and Northern to review emissions mitigation practices, including from leaks and intentional venting, and review “commercially reasonable ways” to improve those practices. O’Meara said the procedures are in place in its network of gas pipelines in the Portland area and will be applied to its new Bangor Gas property that serves customers in Hancock, Penobscot and Waldo counties. Unitil’s service area extends from the Maine-New Hampshire line to Lewiston. The agreement will not be interpreted as justifying Bangor Gas to replace pipelines as a way to comply with the agreement. At the same time, the agreement will not be interpreted to constrain the “operational discretion” of the gas business. Unsuccessful legislation this year tried to limit natural gas connections by changing how hookups are financed. The measure would have required prospective businesses and residential customers, rather than ratepayers, to pay for natural gas expansions. Supporters said the legislation would limit greenhouse gas emissions and slow the expansion of natural gas pipelines as policymakers are pushing for broader electrification of building heating and cooling systems. Natural gas is typically used for heating water and buildings, cooking and drying clothes. Maine’s natural gas utilities, which include Summit Natural Gas of Maine and Maine Natural Gas, serve 50,000 customers, which is a relatively small number, he said. The 8,500 Bangor Natural Gas customers is “really small,” he said. We invite you to add your comments. We encourage a thoughtful exchange of ideas and information on this website. By joining the conversation, you are agreeing to our commenting policy and terms of use . More information is found on our FAQs . You can modify your screen name here . 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