Mike Waltz says federal agencies "pointing at each other" on drone sightingsInsider & Institutional Ownership 79.6% of Connectm Technology Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. 34.0% of Connectm Technology Solutions shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term. Earnings & Valuation This table compares Bouygues and Connectm Technology Solutions”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation. Bouygues has higher revenue and earnings than Connectm Technology Solutions. Profitability Risk & Volatility Bouygues has a beta of 0.67, indicating that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Connectm Technology Solutions has a beta of 0.19, indicating that its stock price is 81% less volatile than the S&P 500. Summary Bouygues beats Connectm Technology Solutions on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks. About Bouygues ( Get Free Report ) Bouygues SA, together with its subsidiaries, operates in the construction, energy, telecom, media, and transport infrastructure sectors in France and internationally. The company designs, builds, renovates, operates, and deconstructs building, infrastructure, and industrial projects; develops urban planning, residential, and commercial projects; builds and maintains roads and motorways, airport runways, ports, industrial logistics hubs, external works and amenities, reserved-lane public transport, recreational facilities, and environmental projects, as well as undertakes civil engineering, road safety, and signaling activities; produces, distributes, sells, and recycles aggregates, emulsions, asphalt mixes, ready-mix concrete, and bitumen; construction, renewal, and maintenance of rail networks; and installation and maintenance of pipes and pipelines. It also provides design, installation, and maintenance services in various fields that include cooling and fire protection, digital and ICT, electrical, and mechanical and robotics, as well as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. In addition, the company produces TF1, TMC, TFX, TF1, and LCI complementary TV channels; operates Ushuaïa TV, Histoire TV, TV Breizh, and Serieclub channels; produces, broadcasts, and distributes content; operates la seine musical entertainment and concert venue; and entertainment and leisure comprising licenses, podcasts, music production, and live events. Further, it offers telecom services; and mobile and fixed network services. The company was founded in 1952 and is based in Paris, France. About Connectm Technology Solutions ( Get Free Report ) ConnectM Technology Solutions, Inc., a technology company, focuses on advancing the electrification economy by integrating electrified energy assets with its AI-driven technology solutions platform. It provides residential and light commercial buildings, and all-electric original equipment manufacturers with a platform to accelerate the transition to solar and all-electric heating, cooling, and transportation. The company was incorporated in 2021 and is headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Receive News & Ratings for Bouygues Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Bouygues and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Global Beta Smart Income ETF (NYSEARCA:GBDV) Trading Down 1.7% – What’s Next?
Apps infused with AI are being marketed to schools across the world and governments are rushing to embrace the technology, despite experts raising serious doubts. The sector known as Ed Tech exploded during the COVID pandemic as schools closed to stop the spread of infection and millions of children were forced to learn in front of screens at home. As demand dried up after schools reopened, Ed Tech startups tried to win back investment by adding AI to their products and marketing. Tech titans like Microsoft, Meta and OpenAI have also spied an opportunity, promoting their AI products to schools or partnering with startups. While many education ministries have announced plans to deploy AI apps, there are plenty of dissenting voices. The U.N.'s education body UNESCO last year eviscerated the record of online learning during COVID, saying the rapid rollout of tech solutions was a "tragedy" that had increased inequality and worsened learning outcomes. UNESCO's Manos Antoninis told AFP that AI might have some utility in education but right now it "seems to be creating more problems than it is solving". He cited concerns that companies were using data for commercial purposes, deployed biased algorithms and overall were less concerned with educational outcomes than with their bottom line. "I think the unfortunate thing is that education has been used as a bit of a Trojan horse to access future consumers," he said. During the pandemic boom in 2021, venture capitalists pumped more than $17 billion into Ed Tech. But that has slumped to $3 billion this year, about the same as last year, according to analysts PitchBook. But from North Carolina to South Korea it is a different story, where education officials have been encouraging teachers to use generative AI. Britain has already rolled out a homework app called Sparx Maths that uses algorithms to tailor children's learning. It recently announced a further multimillion-dollar outlay on AI programs to "ease the pressure" on hard-working teachers by helping with lesson plans, marking and assessment. The European Union supports several learning apps, and several EU countries have experimented with them. China is a huge booster of AI in the classroom and has a national strategy for digitizing education -- its centerpiece being a national education platform of tools and online courses. Yet the on-the-ground reality is often messy. India boasted one of the liveliest startup scenes in the sector during the pandemic, including a firm called BYJU's which was once the world's most valuable Ed Tech startup. Yet when schools in New Delhi were forced to close because of smog last month, there were no flashy apps to help. "It is not feasible for them to take online classes," 29-year-old teacher Vandana Pandey told AFP, saying many of her pupils had no smartphones or connectivity at home. BYJU's has faced allegations of financial misconduct and only narrowly avoided bankruptcy in a recent court hearing. In richer countries, the arrival of AI has received a tepid reception. Only six percent of U.S. secondary school teachers polled by Pew Research Center in May thought using AI in education would do more good than harm. France announced it would roll out an AI-powered homework app called MIA in secondary schools earlier this year, but quietly dropped the project as a political crisis rumbled on. Many British parents are also not keen on Sparx Maths. "Don't know a single child that likes it," said one user on the popular Mumsnet forum. Another said the app "ruins any enjoyment of the subject" while a flood of other parents said their children "hated" the app. Aside from grievances over individual apps, educators doubt whether many of these firms are aiming at the right target. Almost all Ed Tech products promise to "personalize" education, often deploying AI to monitor a child's work and tailor work plans to suit their needs. Officials from Britain to Beijing have lauded this goal. But Antoninis said the rhetoric around personalization "risks making us forget that a lot of learning is actually social, and children learn from interaction with each other". Leon Furze, a former teacher who now works as a consultant focusing on generative AI in education, was also wary about personalisation. "AI is touted as a solution to personalized learning, but it's a very specific kind of 'personal' which I think seems more like isolation," he told AFP. Both Antoninis and Furze warned that technology was no panacea, rather it was a tool that could help in some limited situations. The hard work, as ever, would be done by humans. "Tech solutions aren't going to solve the bigger socio-economic, cultural, and political challenges being faced by teachers and students," said Furze.
Natixis Advisors LLC lifted its position in Assurant, Inc. ( NYSE:AIZ – Free Report ) by 10.6% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 15,253 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after buying an additional 1,456 shares during the quarter. Natixis Advisors LLC’s holdings in Assurant were worth $3,033,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Innealta Capital LLC purchased a new stake in Assurant in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $31,000. Richardson Financial Services Inc. raised its position in shares of Assurant by 62.1% in the second quarter. Richardson Financial Services Inc. now owns 201 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 77 shares in the last quarter. Huntington National Bank boosted its stake in Assurant by 509.4% during the third quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 195 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $39,000 after buying an additional 163 shares during the period. Family Firm Inc. purchased a new position in Assurant during the second quarter worth about $51,000. Finally, Capital Performance Advisors LLP bought a new position in Assurant in the 3rd quarter worth about $56,000. 92.65% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Assurant Stock Up 0.4 % Shares of NYSE AIZ opened at $226.15 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $11.60 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.13, a PEG ratio of 2.19 and a beta of 0.57. Assurant, Inc. has a one year low of $160.12 and a one year high of $227.16. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $200.13 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $184.33. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, a current ratio of 0.42 and a quick ratio of 0.42. Assurant Increases Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, December 30th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 9th will be paid a dividend of $0.80 per share. This is a boost from Assurant’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.72. This represents a $3.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.41%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 9th. Assurant’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 20.54%. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on AIZ. Truist Financial lifted their price target on Assurant from $220.00 to $240.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 7th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lifted their target price on shares of Assurant from $194.00 to $212.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 12th. UBS Group increased their price target on shares of Assurant from $217.00 to $224.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, September 23rd. StockNews.com downgraded shares of Assurant from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, October 17th. Finally, Bank of America increased their target price on Assurant from $228.00 to $233.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 10th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have given a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $225.20. Get Our Latest Report on Assurant Insider Transactions at Assurant In other Assurant news, EVP Biju Nair sold 3,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, November 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $209.18, for a total value of $627,540.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president now owns 20,658 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,321,240.44. This trade represents a 12.68 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website . Company insiders own 0.53% of the company’s stock. Assurant Profile ( Free Report ) Assurant, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides business services that supports, protects, and connects consumer purchases in North America, Latin America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company operates through two segments: Global Lifestyle and Global Housing. The Global Lifestyle segment offers mobile device solutions, and extended service contracts and related services for consumer electronics and appliances, and credit and other insurance products; and vehicle protection, commercial equipment, and other related services. Featured Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding AIZ? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Assurant, Inc. ( NYSE:AIZ – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Assurant Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Assurant and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Telcos' Investment Recovery In Doubt As Tariff Hike Backfires, Price War With Satcom Services Looms In 2025
Dr. Arthur Kennedy Critiques NPP Leadership, Cites Decline in Party Values and Alleged CorruptionSwiss National Bank lowered its stake in Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ:OLLI – Free Report ) by 1.0% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 119,500 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,200 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank owned approximately 0.19% of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet worth $11,615,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. International Assets Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Opal Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in the 2nd quarter valued at $31,000. Crewe Advisors LLC bought a new position in Ollie’s Bargain Outlet during the 2nd quarter worth $36,000. Versant Capital Management Inc acquired a new stake in shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet during the second quarter worth $38,000. Finally, GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its position in shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet by 686.7% in the second quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 472 shares of the company’s stock valued at $46,000 after acquiring an additional 412 shares during the period. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ:OLLI opened at $94.61 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $94.79 and a 200 day simple moving average of $92.31. The company has a market cap of $5.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.84, a PEG ratio of 2.26 and a beta of 0.84. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. has a one year low of $68.05 and a one year high of $104.98. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of equities analysts recently commented on OLLI shares. Bank of America raised their price target on shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet from $102.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, September 30th. Loop Capital reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $110.00 target price on shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in a report on Friday, September 20th. Gordon Haskett upgraded Ollie’s Bargain Outlet from an “accumulate” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their price target for the company from $105.00 to $107.00 in a research note on Monday, August 26th. UBS Group increased their price target on Ollie’s Bargain Outlet from $97.00 to $99.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, August 30th. Finally, StockNews.com downgraded Ollie’s Bargain Outlet from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 22nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have assigned a hold rating and ten have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $104.92. Check Out Our Latest Report on Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Insider Activity In other news, President Der Valk Eric Van sold 7,479 shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet stock in a transaction on Monday, September 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $100.32, for a total transaction of $750,293.28. Following the transaction, the president now owns 5,615 shares in the company, valued at approximately $563,296.80. The trade was a 57.12 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website . Also, CFO Robert F. Helm sold 2,401 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $94.68, for a total value of $227,326.68. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer now owns 2,021 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $191,348.28. The trade was a 54.30 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Over the last three months, insiders have sold 24,880 shares of company stock valued at $2,462,470. 0.87% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders. About Ollie’s Bargain Outlet ( Free Report ) Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc operates as a retailer of brand name merchandise in the United States. The company offers housewares, bed and bath, food, floor coverings, health and beauty aids, books and stationery, toys, and electronics; and other products, including hardware, candy, clothing, sporting goods, pet and lawn, and garden products. Read More Want to see what other hedge funds are holding OLLI? 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By Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Cybercriminals could release personal data of many Rhode Islanders as early as this upcoming week in a major cyberattack that hit the state’s online system for delivering health and human services benefits, Gov. Daniel McKee said. The hackers are demanding a ransom, officials said without elaborating. The state urged Rhode Islanders to take action to protect their personal information, which may include names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers and certain banking information. Anyone who has been involved in Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program known as SNAP, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Childcare Assistance Program, Rhode Island Works, Long-term Services and Supports, the At HOME Cost Share Program and health insurance purchased through HealthSource RI may be impacted, McKee said Saturday. The system known as RIBridges was taken offline on Friday, after the state was informed by its vendor, Deloitte, that there was a major security threat to the system. The vendor confirmed that “there is a high probability that a cybercriminal has obtained files with personally identifiable information from RIBridges,” the state said. The state has contracted with Experian to run a toll-free hotline for Rhode Islanders to call to get information about the breach and how they can protect their data. Be civil. Be kind.
Northeastern defeats Old Dominion 75-71Shares of Seadrill Limited ( OTCMKTS:SDRLF – Get Free Report ) shot up 6.9% during trading on Friday . The company traded as high as $0.14 and last traded at $0.14. 541,600 shares were traded during trading, an increase of 145% from the average session volume of 221,100 shares. The stock had previously closed at $0.13. Seadrill Trading Up 6.9 % The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $0.14 and its 200 day simple moving average is $0.14. About Seadrill ( Get Free Report ) Seadrill Limited provides offshore drilling services to the oil and gas industry worldwide. It operates in three segments: Harsh Environment, Floaters, and Jack-ups Rigs. The company owns and operates drillships, semi-submersible rigs, and jack-up rigs for operations to ultra-deepwater in benign and harsh environments. Read More Receive News & Ratings for Seadrill Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Seadrill and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .