
Geode Capital Management LLC cut its stake in Under Armour, Inc. ( NYSE:UAA – Free Report ) by 8.0% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,881,081 shares of the company’s stock after selling 249,650 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC owned about 0.67% of Under Armour worth $25,679,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of UAA. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. lifted its holdings in Under Armour by 163.6% during the 3rd quarter. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 2,900 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 1,800 shares during the last quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC bought a new position in shares of Under Armour in the third quarter valued at approximately $56,000. CWM LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Under Armour by 20.7% in the 3rd quarter. CWM LLC now owns 8,211 shares of the company’s stock worth $73,000 after acquiring an additional 1,409 shares in the last quarter. Koss Olinger Consulting LLC bought a new stake in Under Armour during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $79,000. Finally, DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale bought a new stake in Under Armour during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $80,000. 34.58% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several equities analysts have issued reports on the company. Barclays cut their price objective on Under Armour from $12.00 to $11.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, December 16th. UBS Group increased their price objective on shares of Under Armour from $12.00 to $16.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, November 8th. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “underweight” rating and issued a $4.00 target price on shares of Under Armour in a research note on Friday, December 13th. Robert W. Baird upped their target price on shares of Under Armour from $8.00 to $10.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, November 8th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group reissued a “market perform” rating and issued a $10.00 price target on shares of Under Armour in a report on Friday, December 13th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, thirteen have assigned a hold rating, four have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $9.28. Under Armour Stock Down 0.8 % NYSE:UAA opened at $8.38 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.24, a current ratio of 2.18 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30. Under Armour, Inc. has a 12-month low of $6.17 and a 12-month high of $11.89. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.62 billion, a P/E ratio of -279.24 and a beta of 1.69. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $9.28 and its 200-day simple moving average is $8.14. Insider Activity In related news, insider Mehri Shadman sold 9,639 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $8.81, for a total transaction of $84,919.59. Following the sale, the insider now owns 172,899 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,523,240.19. This trade represents a 5.28 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link . Also, CFO David Bergman sold 30,000 shares of Under Armour stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $9.09, for a total value of $272,700.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer now owns 494,210 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,492,368.90. This represents a 5.72 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders sold a total of 56,879 shares of company stock valued at $508,642 in the last ninety days. 15.60% of the stock is owned by insiders. Under Armour Profile ( Free Report ) Under Armour, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, engages developing, marketing, and distributing performance apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and youth. The company provides its apparel in compression, fitted, and loose fit types. It also offers footwear products for running, training, basketball, cleated sports, recovery, and outdoor applications. 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It's Dana Holgorsen's 'focus on execution' that's impressing Matt Rhule — not just his play callsThe Nashville Predators are amongst the worst teams in the league this season points-wise and are four games under .500 through a quarter of the 2024-25 season. Barry Trotz has been looking for ways to make the Predators better but not much has come from that just yet. Some teams have started to make some bigger decisions at this point in the season and Elliotte Friedman reported that after the New York Rangers got blown out by the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, the Rangers have made it clear that they are interested in making some moves. The two names that were brought up were Jacob Trouba and Chris Kreider, but more names aren't off the table as well. Trotz is looking to make the Predators better before tearing anything down, so with these veterans available, he could shake up the Predators as well. Trouba has one more year left on his deal after this season at $8 million AAV with a 15 team no trade list. Kreider has two years left after this season on his $6.5 million AAV deal and also has a 15 team no trade clause. Do the Predators need both of these players? No. But grabbing one and sending something back that could also help the Rangers shake things up accordingly could be an intriguing option. The Predators are still reportedly searching for a top-4 defenseman on top of a top-6 center, so Trouba fits that bill. His analytics aren't spectacular, but he is a leader, been a part of many competitive teams, and is a force on the ice. Picture Nashville having Trouba, Jeremy Lauzon, and even Luke Schenn on the ice at any given time. That would be if Schenn isn't part of a package back to New York. It wouldn't be a long commitment to Trouba if the Predators aren't on his no trade list and Nashville likely wouldn't be taking his entire $8 million contract either. As for Kreider, this is a longer commitment and one that the Predators may not delve much into. He has taken a step back this season as this is only the second time in his 13-year NHL career (excluding a 23 game trial) that he has an expected goals percentage lower than 50% (currently 46.2%). He is on a 12-6-2 team that is winning games and through 19 games, he has yet to record an assist. Kreider is still scoring goals (9), something the Predators need, but he doesn't play center and the team would be acquiring another veteran who's 33 years old. I don't think that is exactly what they need. While Kreider could come into the top-6 and play net front on the power play, the issue of a lack of second line center would still be present. That won't look good if more moves are made without addressing what is actually needed. I'm sure Trotz will inquire about Mika Zibanejad as the Rangers have Vincent Trocheck, Filip Chytil, Kaapo Kakko (currently playing center), and Adam Edstrom as options down the middle in the top-9, but massive moves like moving an $8.5 million center with 5 years remaining on his deal are very difficult to pull off mid-season and I don't think the Rangers would be satisfied with what would be remaining without Zibanejad on a Stanley Cup hopeful team. This is definitely a situation Trotz is likely looking into, even if something doesn't get done. But it is his job to explore absolutely everything to make the Predators better as general manager. Nashville surely needs it. Visit team site to stay updated on the , coverage, , and more. Recent Predators NewsTwins tender contracts to all arbitration-eligible players; reach terms with three
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OTTAWA - The federal government is hoping a temporary break on GST will address a “vibecession” that has gripped Canadians, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Monday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced last week that starting Dec. 14 the goods and services tax will be taken off a slew of items for two months to help with the affordability crunch. In a news conference on Monday, Freeland said there’s a disconnect between recent good news on inflation and interest rates and how Canadians are feeling about the economy, something she said is being referred to as a “vibecession.” The tax cut is meant to help bridge that gap and stimulate consumer spending, she said. “One of the positive impacts of this measure is to help Canadians get past that vibecession because how Canadians feel really does have a real economic impact,” Freeland said. The tax break will apply to a number of items including children’s clothing and shoes, toys, diapers, restaurant meals and beer and wine. It also applies to Christmas trees — both natural and artificial — along with a variety of snack foods and beverages, and video game consoles. The federal government also plans to send $250 cheques in the spring to Canadians who were working in 2023 and earned up to $150,000. Those who weren’t working last year, including retirees and Canadians on social assistance, will not receive cheques, fuelling criticism from opposition parties. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet said on Monday that his party would only support the rebate cheques if the draft legislation is expanded to include seniors. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh also wants the rebate cheques to be expanded to include retirees, people receiving disability assistance and students. Trudeau acknowledged last week that even though inflation is down and interest rates are falling, Canadians are still feeling the bite from higher prices. And while the government can’t help with prices at the checkout counter, it said it can put more money in people’s pockets. The GST break and cash gifts are estimated to cost the federal government $6.3 billion. Many economists have been critical of the measures, arguing there are better ways to use that money to help stimulate economic growth and productivity. Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, who was an economics professor at Laval University before running for federal office, addressed those critiques on Monday by pointing out that the measures are only temporary. “We need to distinguish between structural and temporary measures. This is a temporary measure which acknowledges that despite all of the wonderful economic news that my colleagues, economists are correct to spread, the average Canadian, doesn’t yet feel that good news,” Duclos said. BMO, which upgrades its economic growth forecast due to these measures, estimates the stimulus amounts to 0.3 per cent of GDP. “That is hefty. But, it will do little to change economic behaviour, or even touch the aforementioned issues of productivity and affordability in comparison to, say, something like permanent income tax reductions,” wrote BMO senior economist Robert Kavcic in a report. “In fact, when set against an incoming U.S. administration that is gearing up for a significant pro-growth policy push, it seems like energy would be better spent on measures with a more lasting impact.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 25, 2024. - With files from David Baxter.
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The controversial Australian has played only one match in more than two years because of injury but that has not stopped him being an outspoken presence on social media during a difficult few months for the sport. First it was announced in August that Sinner had failed two doping tests in March but was cleared of fault, while in November Swiatek was handed a one-month ban for a failed test caused by contaminated medication. Feels good getting these consecutive days training in the bank man.... Wrist re construction and back out here... blessed..................Without failing any drug tests 🙂↕️🙏🏽 be proud kygs doing it the right way 😩😂 pic.twitter.com/J8l21lnTdI — Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) December 5, 2024 Kyrgios has been particularly vociferous in his criticism of Sinner, who could yet face a ban after the World Anti-Doping Agency appealed the finding of no fault or negligence in his case. At a press conference ahead of the Brisbane International, Kyrgios told reporters: “I have to be outspoken about it because I don’t think there’s enough people that are speaking about it. I think people are trying to sweep it under the rug. “I just think that it’s been handled horrifically in our sport. Two world number ones both getting done for doping is disgusting for our sport. It’s a horrible look. “The tennis integrity right now – and everyone knows it, but no one wants to speak about it – it’s awful. It’s actually awful. And it’s not OK.” Kyrgios initially underwent knee surgery in January 2023, returning to action in June of that year, but he played only one match before pulling out of Wimbledon due to a torn ligament in his right wrist. He has not played a competitive match since, and it appeared doubtful that he would be able to return, but the 29-year-old will make his comeback in Brisbane this week. Kyrgios will take on France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in singles, while he will also team up with Novak Djokovic in a blockbuster doubles pairing. “It’s good to be back,” said Kyrgios. “I honestly never thought I’d be back playing at this level. Even entering an event like this, preparing, doing all the right things. A post shared by Nick Kyrgios (@k1ngkyrg1os) “I’m really excited to just go out there and play, just play tennis. I saw Novak in the gym, playing doubles with him, a lot to be excited about that I’m able to get out there and compete again.” Asked whether he could get back to the same level that saw him reach the Wimbledon final in 2022, Kyrgios said: “I still believe I can, whether or not that’s factual or not. There was another player who was like, ‘You have to be realistic’. That’s not how I am. I always back my ability.” The new tennis season is already under way, with the United Cup team event beginning on Friday. Great Britain, who are weakened by the absence of Jack Draper through injury, begin their campaign against Argentina in Sydney on Monday before facing hosts Australia on Wednesday. That could pit Katie Boulter against fiance Alex De Minaur, with the pair having announced their engagement last week. A post shared by Katie Boulter (@katiecboulter) “Obviously some incredible news from our side, but I think we kind of wanted it to die down a little bit before matches started,” said Boulter of the timing. “My private life is out in the public a little bit at the moment. But, in terms of the stuff that I’m doing on the court, I’ll be doing the best I can every single day to stay in my own little bubble.” Billy Harris has taken Draper’s place, with the British number one facing a race against time to be fit for the Australian Open because of a hip problem. Emma Raducanu is the sixth seed at the ASB Classic in Auckland and will begin her season with a match against Robin Montgomery, while Cameron Norrie takes on another American, Learner Tien, at the Hong Kong Open.Hinson defends Ernst over senator’s hesitancy to back Trump’s defense secretary pick
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AI is revolutionizing education by personalizing learning, streamlining administrative tasks, and fostering essential skills for the modern workforce. Its applications in high school and college classrooms not only enhance the educational experience but also prepare students for professional success. As businesses increasingly adopt AI in hiring and operations, the ability to navigate and leverage these technologies becomes a critical asset. By addressing challenges and ethical concerns, educators and employers can maximize the benefits of AI, ensuring that students and job seekers alike are well-equipped for a rapidly changing world. Gerald Bradshaw is an international college admissions consultant with Bradshaw College Consulting in Crown Point.
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