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Putin apologizes for crash but stops short of saying Azerbaijani plane was shot downTrump’s tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be differentCharles Schwab Investment Management Inc. lifted its stake in Avient Co. ( NYSE:AVNT – Free Report ) by 0.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 1,243,128 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 9,893 shares during the quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. owned 1.36% of Avient worth $62,554,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Several other large investors have also bought and sold shares of AVNT. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC raised its stake in Avient by 1.6% during the 3rd quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 4,057,356 shares of the company’s stock valued at $204,166,000 after buying an additional 65,452 shares during the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its position in Avient by 3.9% during the second quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 3,936,318 shares of the company’s stock valued at $171,818,000 after acquiring an additional 149,283 shares during the last quarter. Jennison Associates LLC increased its position in Avient by 1.1% during the third quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 1,696,565 shares of the company’s stock valued at $85,371,000 after acquiring an additional 17,976 shares during the last quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company lifted its holdings in Avient by 0.8% in the second quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 871,196 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,028,000 after acquiring an additional 6,881 shares during the period. Finally, Assenagon Asset Management S.A. boosted its position in Avient by 120.6% in the third quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 784,178 shares of the company’s stock worth $39,460,000 after purchasing an additional 428,624 shares during the last quarter. 95.48% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Insider Activity at Avient In other news, SVP Joel R. Rathbun sold 5,762 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $51.45, for a total value of $296,454.90. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink . 1.88% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth View Our Latest Stock Report on Avient Avient Trading Down 0.1 % Shares of AVNT stock opened at $51.25 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.87, a quick ratio of 1.21 and a current ratio of 1.63. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $49.72 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $46.65. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.68 billion, a PE ratio of 31.73, a PEG ratio of 1.32 and a beta of 1.48. Avient Co. has a 52-week low of $33.98 and a 52-week high of $54.68. Avient ( NYSE:AVNT – Get Free Report ) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, October 31st. The company reported $0.65 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.63 by $0.02. Avient had a return on equity of 10.56% and a net margin of 4.66%. The company had revenue of $815.20 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $797.50 million. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.57 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 8.2% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that Avient Co. will post 2.66 EPS for the current fiscal year. Avient Increases Dividend The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 8th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 13th will be paid a $0.27 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, December 13th. This represents a $1.08 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.11%. This is a boost from Avient’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.26. Avient’s payout ratio is presently 63.58%. Avient Profile ( Free Report ) Avient Corporation operates as a formulator of material solutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, and Asia. It operates in two segments, Color, Additives and Inks; and Specialty Engineered Materials. The Color, Additives and Inks segment offers custom color and additive concentrates in solid and liquid form for thermoplastics, dispersions for thermosets, and specialty inks; custom-formulated liquid system, such as polyester, vinyl, natural rubber and latex, polyurethane, and silicone; and proprietary inks. Recommended Stories Five stocks we like better than Avient What Does a Gap Up Mean in Stocks? How to Play the Gap The Latest 13F Filings Are In: See Where Big Money Is Flowing What is an Earnings Surprise? 3 Penny Stocks Ready to Break Out in 2025 Top Biotech Stocks: Exploring Innovation Opportunities FMC, Mosaic, Nutrien: Top Agricultural Stocks With Big Potential Want to see what other hedge funds are holding AVNT? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Avient Co. ( NYSE:AVNT – Free Report ). 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Easter Sunday is four months away, falling on April 20 in 2025 but some supermarkets already have seasonal stock out on their shelves. Chocolate eggs and hot cross buns have already been spotted for sale in shops including Morrisons, Tesco and Asda. As reported by Sky News , Gary Evans, 66, from Margate, shared a picture of Creme Eggs on display at his local Morrisons on Boxing Day. "I just think it's crazy that everything is so superficial and meaninglessly commercial... [there's] something quite frantic about it," he said. Meanwhile, Joseph Robinson, saw themed Kit-Kat and Kinder Surprise products at his local Morrisons in Stoke-on-Trent on Friday evening (December 27). He said: "It's funny as they've not even managed to shift the Christmas chocolates off the shelves yet and they're already stocking for Easter. "I wish that supermarkets weren't so blatantly consumerist-driven and would actually allow customers and staff a time to decompress during the Christmas period." (function (d, s, n) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; js = d.createElement(s); js.className = n; js.src = "//player.ex.co/player/95d65521-b50e-4b2e-89c1-9e96769a7bf8"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); js.setAttribute('programmatic', 'true'); js.onload = function () { const playerApi232038 = ExCoPlayer.connect('95d65521-b50e-4b2e-89c1-9e96769a7bf8'); playerApi232038.init({ "autoPlay": false, "mute": true, "showAds": true, "playbackMode": "play-in-view", "content": { "playFirst": [ { "title": "Discontinued UK Sweets/Chocolates", "src": "https://large-cdn.ex.co/transformations/production/07e8370e-04f6-4f11-86d9-86c3c15c0e54/720p.mp4" } ], "playlistId": "649b1eb25f10d800125240f4" }, "sticky": { "mode": "persistent", "closeButton": true, "pauseOnClose": true, "desktop": { "enabled": false, "position": "bottom-right" }, "mobile": { "enabled": false, "position": "upper-small" } }}); }; }(document, 'script', 'exco-player')); On X (formerly known as Twitter) user @Jingle1991 shared an image of Malteser Bunnies in Sainsbury's on Christmas Eve and pointed out: "Easter chocolate already out. Jesus hasn’t even been born yet". Another added: "I’m a very liberal person but seeing Morrisons selling #Easter eggs right after #Christmas is where I draw the line". In an alternative view, marketing consultant Andrew Wallis, 54, admitted he was surprised to see Easter eggs in the Co-op in Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire. However, he added it also illustrates "forward-thinking" from big businesses. Recommended reading: He explained: "It made me reflect on how big brands are always thinking ahead and planning early. "My message to retailers would be: while planning ahead is important, it's also essential to be mindful of consumer sentiment. "Some might feel it's too early for seasonal products like this but others might see it as a sign of forward-thinking. Striking the right balance is key to keeping customers happy."
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CLEMSON — The days following a college football season have become a time for heartfelt messages, playful quotes, and cryptic emojis. "Let's run it back Clemson," sophomore defensive end T.J. Parker posted to X/formerly Twitter on Dec. 27, with a GIF image of WWE wrestler Roman Reigns screaming "The Big Dog is Back!" "I'll be back," junior linebacker Wade Woodaz posted on Dec. 24, opting for a clip of a stoic Arnold Schwarzenegger delivering his famous line from Terminator. "Run it," sophomore defensive lineman Peter Woods posted more cryptically on his Instagram on Dec. 28, though he paired it with emojis of a Tiger and a upward-trending stock line on his X account. This is very much a sign of the times, particularly with sophomores like Parker and Woods, because it was rarely questioned in previous decades whether a player would return for their junior seasons. But in this era of name, image, and likeness (NIL) pay and the transfer portal, these announcements are big news. It means Clemson — and its NIL collective, 110 Society — has done its work to retain some of the Tigers' top talent. These can be turbulent days and weeks for a college football program. But with every announcement, Clemson's 2025 roster becomes clearer and clearer. And it appears Dabo Swinney is keeping his roster mostly intact. Only a reserve defensive end, sophomore A.J. Hoffler , has joined departures from the receiver room, Troy Stellato and Noble Johnson , and a defensive back, Sherrod Covil Jr. , in hitting the transfer portal. The deadline to enter is Dec. 28. Parker, Woods, and Woodaz have each made clear — each in their own way — they intend to return to Clemson's defense next season. Woodaz was one of the Tigers' biggest risers in 2024, collecting a team-high 82 tackles after totals of 20 and 28, respectively, in his first two seasons. The rising senior will be expected to play a major role in 2025 alongside ACC defensive rookie of the year Sammy Brown . Parker, a second-team All-ACC selection, led Clemson in tackles for loss (19.5), sacks (11), and quarterback pressures (13) this season. He also forced a school-record six fumbles. He could be primed for a leap to the NFL after next season. Woods had more of an uneven 2024 because of injuries and switching positions between defensive tackle and defensive end. But he still produced 8.5 TFLs and three sacks this season, and Woods should return to tackle full-time as a junior with Purdue transfer Will Heldt fortifying the end rotation. Woodaz, Parker, and Woods represent the bulk of the clarifications expected to come from the defensive side of the ball, but now Clemson awaits word from several offensive starters. Quarterback Cade Klubnik made big strides as a junior, which revived his standing a potential NFL draft pick in 2026. But it would be surprising if Klubnik jumped to the pros this year absent a more robust track record of success. He has a chance to throw to rising redshirt junior Antonio Williams and rising sophomores T.J. Moore and Bryant Wesco Jr. as a senior. Offensive tackle Blake Miller , on the other hand, was a Freshman All-American in 2022 and was named first-team All-ACC in 2024. Miller had allowed just one quarterback hit and no sacks in 485 pass rush snaps heading into the ACC title game, according to Pro Football Focus. The receiver Williams is another name to watch. Even though he missed most of his second season to an ankle injury, the 5-foot-11, 190-pound receiver led the Tigers in receiving yards as a freshman (604) and led all Clemson wideouts in catches (75), yards (904) and touchdowns (11) as a redshirt sophomore. If Klubnik, Miller, and Williams return, Clemson's offense only has to withstand the loss of running back Phil Mafah , tight end Jake Briningstool , and offensive guard Marcus Tate in 2025. Clemson's No. 2 tight end, Olsen Patt-Henry, is heading into his junior season, while Mafah is likely to be replaced by one or both of redshirt freshman David Eziomume and true freshman Gideon Davidson . There are a number of possible successors to Tate, including rising junior Harris Sewell, redshirt junior Collin Sadler, and sophomore Elyjah Thurmon. Simply put, there don't appear to be many holes in Clemson's roster with the fall transfer window set to close. Most of the 2024 Tigers appear ready to "run it back" in 2025.
Vancouver Canucks (12-7-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (10-11-2, in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Sunday, 12:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Canucks visit the Detroit Red Wings after the Canucks took down the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in overtime. Detroit has gone 5-6-1 at home and 10-11-2 overall. The Red Wings have gone 3-3-2 in games they serve more penalty minutes than their opponents. Vancouver has a 12-7-3 record overall and a 9-2-0 record on the road. The Canucks have a +two scoring differential, with 71 total goals scored and 69 given up. Sunday's game is the first time these teams square off this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Dylan Larkin has 12 goals and six assists for the Red Wings. Lucas Raymond has six goals and four assists over the past 10 games. Quinn Hughes has five goals and 20 assists for the Canucks. Elias Pettersson has scored five goals with eight assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Red Wings: 4-5-1, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.3 assists, 2.9 penalties and 6.3 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game. Canucks: 5-5-0, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.7 assists, 3.7 penalties and 9.1 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game. INJURIES: Red Wings: None listed. Canucks: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by and data from . The Associated PressThe West High boys basketball team unofficially got its season underway Tuesday night when the Wolf Pack hosted Edison in their Sac-Joaquin Section Foundation game. The Wolf Pack secured a hard-earned 59-55 win against the Vikings despite being shorthanded with two key players -- All-League senior Omari Smith (illness) and freshman Jayden Richardson (hand injury) -- on the sidelines. The hosts were led by junior transfer Monte Shelton with 20 points. 10 of those came in the third quarter when the Wolf Pack tightened the screw on both sides of the ball to pull away from Edison — drawing praise from head coach Brandon Parks. Parks was pleased with the way his new-look side overcame the injuries and played complimentary basketball to make up for the departure of four starters who graduated last year. Elsewhere, junior Joseph Jordan chipped in with 9 points, as did sophomore Jamir Snowden. Senior Joe Florez had an impact off the bench with seven rebounds. Senior Sean Wilson added 10 points, nine rebounds, and three assists. The Foundation games are a benefit, with admission fees to the games supporting year-end scholar-athlete awards. The games do not count on teams’ official records. The Wolf Pack’s official curtain raiser is slated for next Tuesday when West is set to host McNair. Contact Arion Armeniakos at aarmeniakos@tracypress.com , or call 209-830-4229.