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HOULTON – Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, announced that it has declared a cash dividend of $0.175 per share for the fourth quarter of 2024. The dividend will be payable on December 20, to shareholders of record as of December 13. This dividend represents a 15.1 percent increase over last year’s fourth-quarter dividend. Katahdin Bankshares Corp. is the bank holding company of Katahdin Trust Company. Founded in 1918, Katahdin Trust is a community bank based in Houlton, Maine with 16 locations and more than $1.05 billion in assets. Katahdin Bankshares Corp. common stock is quoted on the OTC Markets (OTCQX) under the symbol KTHN. Learn more about the Company and its subsidiary bank at www.katahdintrust.com and follow Katahdin Trust on social media.Cubs make aggressive push in Kyle Tucker trade, but they can't be doneVyužíva pokročilú a dôveryhodnú platformu Nasdaq, aby účastníkom trhu ponúkla špičkové zážitky z obchodovania CHICAGO , 10. decembra 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PEAK6 Investments s nadšením odhaľuje plány na uvedenie Bruce ATS, alternatívneho systému obchodovania (ATS), obsluhovaného spoločnosťou Bruce Markets LLC („Bruce ATS") s cieľom priniesť prevrat do nočného obchodovania. Táto pripravovaná platforma, ktorá podlieha schváleniu regulačnými orgánmi, ponúka investorom spoľahlivý a bezpečný prístup na trhy v USA po tradičných obchodných hodinách. Je vybudovaná s pomocou špičkovej technológie Nasdaq, aby zabezpečovala efektívne, spoľahlivé a spravodlivé obchodovanie. Platforma Bruce ATSTM vychádza zo spolupráce s veteránmi odvetvia a poznatkov od prvých používateľov, ktorí identifikovali potrebu vylepšeného riešenia obchodovania cez noc. Zakladajúci tím sa skladá z vedúcich predstaviteľov s rozsiahlymi odbornými znalosťami v rámci celého odvetvia obchodovania zaisťujúcich pokročilú technológiu, ktorá môže zabezpečiť vyššiu skúsenosť s obchodovaním. „Spustenie Bruce ATS je zásadnou zmenou v obchodnom prostredí," hovorí Bill Capuzzi , partner PEAK6 a generálny riaditeľ spoločnosti Apex Fintech Solutions. „Vďaka desiatkam rokov skúseností v tomto odvetví a dobre vybudovanej povesti, čo sa týka spoľahlivosti, nielenže uspokojujeme potreby dnešných investorov, ale nastavujeme štandard pre skúsenosť s trhom zajtrajška. Naším záväzkom je otvárať nové dvere, čím umožňujeme investorom nepretržité a bezproblémové zapojenie sa a zabezpečujeme, aby mohli kedykoľvek a kdekoľvek reagovať na pohyby na trhu." Nový systém má byť dostupný na obchodovanie od nedele do štvrtka, od 20:00 hod. EST do 4:00 hod. EST, pričom v budúcnosti sa plánuje rozšíriť jeho dostupnosť. Kľúčové funkcie Bruce ATSTM: spoľahlivá a dôveryhodná obchodná platforma; zjednodušený prístup prostredníctvom overených rozhraní API pre správu objednávok a trhové údaje; odborné znalosti v oblasti riadenia korporátnych udalostí s cieľom znížiť rušenie objednávok a minimalizovať zlyhania obchodu. „Medzi globálnymi investormi rastie chuť na dlhšie hodiny obchodovania a sme nadšení, že môžeme spolupracovať s Bruce ATS, aby sme pomohli vytvoriť a rozvíjať tento dôležitý trh," povedal Magnus Haglind , senior viceprezident, Marketplace Technology v Nasdaq. „Naša technológia obchodovania sa už dlho používa na podporu nepretržitého obchodovania na trhoch s digitálnymi aktívami a sme radi, že túto službu rozširujeme na širšiu škálu tried aktív." Platformou Bruce ATSTM sa nielen menia časové rámce, ale rozširujú sa aj možnosti pre investorov po celom svete: poskytovanie služieb trhom východnej a južnej Ázie: ponuka ranného prístupu na trhy v USA pre mestá ako Bombaj, Peking a Soul; atraktívna pre široké spektrum investorov: uspokojuje dopyt po netradičných obchodných hodinách, ktoré oslovia najmä nových investorov; v súlade s očakávaniami založenými na kryptomenách: posun s cieľom umožniť nepretržitú dostupnosť, ktorú obchodníci s kryptomenami očakávajú, keď prechádzajú na investovanie do tradičných cenných papierov. „Bezproblémová integrácia s platformou Apex Fintech Solutions zaisťuje používateľom výkonné a užívateľsky prívetivé obchodné skúsenosti," hovorí Connor Coughlin , obchodný riaditeľ spoločnosti Apex Fintech Solutions. „S nadchádzajúcim uvedením platformy Bruce s potešením oznamujeme, že klienti Apex budú mať prvý deň prístup k tejto inovatívnej obchodnej platforme, čo podčiarkuje náš záväzok poskytovať našim klientom špičkové finančné riešenia, ktoré zlepšujú ich obchodnú flexibilitu a dostupnosť." Po schválení regulačnými orgánmi má Bruce ATSTM v úmysle nastaviť nový štandard v obchodovaní po pracovnej dobe využitím svojich hlbokých odborných znalostí v odvetví v oblasti maklérstva, zúčtovania, podnikových akcií a dodržiavania predpisov, podporovaných stabilitou renomovaných subjektov schopných riadiť rozsiahle objemy obchodovania. Spoločnosť Bruce Markets LLC (ďalej len „Bruce") je registrovaný maklér a díler a člen FINRA a SIPC. Na základe súhlasu regulačných orgánov má spoločnosť Bruce v úmysle prevádzkovať alternatívny obchodný systém, ktorý zabezpečuje likviditu a služby realizácie v akciách NMS v čase od 20:00 hod. do 4:00 hod. ET. Správa FINRA BrokerCheck pre platformu Bruce ATS je k dispozícii na adrese: https://brokercheck.finra.org/firm/summary/300209 O PEAK6 Spoločnosť PEAK6 využíva technológiu, aby našla lepší spôsob fungovania. Prvé technologické riešenie spoločnosti bolo vyvinuté v roku 1997 na optimalizáciu obchodovania s opciami a počas posledných dvoch desaťročí sa rovnaký vzorec používal v celom rade odvetví, tried aktív a obchodných etáp, aby sa dosahovali trvalo vynikajúce výsledky. Dnes hľadá PEAK6 transformačné príležitosti na poskytovanie kapitálu a strategickej podpory podnikateľom a progresívnym podnikom. Medzi kľúčové značky spoločnosti PEAK6 patria PEAK6 Capital Management, PEAK6 Strategic Capital, Apex Fintech Solutions, We Insure, FOCUS, Zogo, Evil Geniuses a Poker Power. PEAK6 Investments a jej pridružené spoločnosti vlastnia Apex Fintech Solutions.

Mohamed Salah extended Liverpool’s perfect Champions League record as they won 1-0 at Girona to claim a sixth victory out of six. Salah nervelessly converted a 63rd-minute penalty, his 16th goal of the season, after French referee Benoit Bastien had been advised to take another look at Donny van de Beek’s clumsy challenge on Luis Diaz. In the process, he became just the 11th man to score 50 goals in the competition – Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe later also joined that exclusive club – on a night when victory at the Estadi Montilivi meant the six-time European champions will enter 2025 sitting proudly at the top of the table. ⭐️ A FIVE STAR PERFORMANCE ⭐️ | — FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) France international Michael Olise produced a moment of magic to set the seal on Bayern Munich’s demolition of Shakhtar Donetsk and ease them towards the knockout stage. Olise’s brilliant stoppage-time run and finish capped a 5-1 victory for the Germans, in which he had early scored from the penalty spot, in Gelsenkirchen. Kevin’s fifth-minute strike had given the home side the perfect start, but Konrad Laimer levelled before Thomas Muller’s 55th goal in the competition sent the visitors in ahead at the break and set the stage for Olise’s double either side of Jamal Musiala’s strike. Jude Bellingham breathed life back into Real Madrid’s campaign as they held off Atalanta to earn a 3-2 victory in Bergamo. 🫲 🫱 — Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) After Charles De Ketelaere had cancelled out Mbappe’s opener from the penalty spot, second-half goals from Vinicius Junior and Bellingham in quick succession put the visitors in charge, although Ademola Lookman’s 65th-minute strike meant the contest was alive until the final whistle. Ross Barkley took Aston Villa a step closer to automatic qualification with a late winner against RB Leipzig in Germany. Villa had led twice through John McGinn and Jhon Duran, but equalisers from Lois Openda and Christoph Baumgartner kept Leipzig in it until substitute Barkley struck five minutes from time to snatch a 3-2 victory. Goals from Goncalo Ramos, Nuno Mendes and substitute Desire Doue – his first in the competition – handed French champions Paris St Germain a much-needed three points after a comfortable 3-0 win at RB Salzburg. He's making a list and checking it twiceB04 won and Nordi scored – nice! 🎅 — Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) Nordi Mukiele left it late to end Inter Milan’s unbeaten Champions League record as Bayer Leverkusen claimed a dramatic 1-0 victory at the BayArena. Mukiele struck in the 90th minute to inflict a first defeat across six games in this season’s competition on the Serie A champions – it was also the first goal they have conceded. Casper Nielsen came off the bench to fire Club Brugge to a 2-1 home victory over Sporting Lisbon after Eduardo Quaresma’s own goal had handed them a way back into the game following Geny Catamo’s early opener. Julien Le Cardinal’s first-half strike was enough to handed Brest a 1-0 victory over Eredivisie leaders PSV Eindhoven, while Kasper Schmeichel’s save from Marko Pjaca’s close-range 80th-minute header ensured Celtic returned from Dinamo Zagreb with a 0-0 draw.Pete Hegseth continues work to shore up support ahead of confirmation hearings

Ten of thousands of Syrians have been celebrating after the first Friday prayers since the fall of Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad. The lightning victory by an opposition rebel alliance, which took control of Damascus last weekend, ended more than 53 years of rule by the al-Assad family. Clapping, raising victory signs and waving flags of the Syrian opposition, people in major squares across the country on Friday chanted "God bless Free Syria". "Raise your head up high you are a free Syrian now," said the crowds who gathered after the traditional weekly prayers. According to eyewitnesses, tens of thousands of people gathered at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus alone. "All the doors were open for the first time to allow everyone to do Friday prayers inside the mosque," a resident of the capital told the DPA news agency. The leader of the Islamist insurgency alliance Ahmed al-Sharaa - still widely known by his nom-de-guerre Abu Mohammed al-Golani - earlier called on Syrians to celebrate peacefully. "Celebrate without firing celebratory gunfire and do not terrify people," al-Sharaa said in a video message where he was dressed with a white shirt, rather than his previous military fatigues. Eyewitnesses in various cities told DPA that strict security measures were being taken to monitor the celebrations. "Public security will deal firmly with anyone proven to be involved in shooting during the celebration," a statement from the Syrian opposition groups said. "We call for adherence to peaceful behaviour during demonstrations to preserve everyone's safety," the statement added. Khaled al-Imam, a resident of the Daraya suburb of Damascus, said he was going out "to celebrate the victory over the regime of Bashar al-Assad, who killed two of my brothers and more than 15 of my family members". Until his ouster, al-Assad had been in power in Syria for 24 years and had fought a brutal civil war against rebel groups for more than 13 years. The war seemed to have been at a stalemate, with the rebels beaten back in most areas, until a lightning offensive spearheaded by jihadist groups at the end of November revealed that the government's hold on power was far weaker than many thought. Al-Sharaa's force, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, and its allied insurgents have been working to establish security and start a political transition after seizing the capital early on Sunday. At the same time, they have tried to reassure a public that is both stunned by the fall of the state that had long ruled with an iron hand and concerned over extremist jihadis among the insurgents. The Friday prayers have a particular symbolism because in the early days of the anti-government uprising-turned-civil-war in Syria in 2011, protesters would turn out en masse after going to the mosque. "Unified Syria to build Syria," the crowd gathered in Damascus' Umayyad Square chanted. Some shouted slurs about the former president and his late father, calling them pigs, an insult that would have previously led to offenders being hauled off to one of the feared detention centres of Assad's security forces. As the gathering took place, the top US diplomat was in the region discussing the United States view on the developments in Syria with regional powers. In the Turkish capital Ankara, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said there was "broad agreement" between Turkey and the United States on what they would like to see in Syria. That starts with an "interim government in Syria, one that is inclusive and non-sectarian and one that protects the rights of minorities and women" and does not "pose any kind of threat to any of Syria's neighbours," Blinken said during joint statements with Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. The insurgent groups that toppled Assad in Syria have not made clear their policy or stance on Israel, whose military in recent days has bombed sites all over the country. Israel says it is trying to prevent weapons from falling into extremist hands and has seized a swath of southern Syria along the border with the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, calling it a buffer zone. with APNone

( MENAFN - ABN Newswire) The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is pleased to announce that registration for the PDAC 2025 Convention, taking place March 2-5, 2025, at the Metro Toronto convention Centre, is now open. The 93rd annual PDAC Convention will feature cutting-edge programming and a worldclass trade show with over 1,100 exhibitors. Building on the success of PDAC 2024, which attracted nearly 27,000 attendees from 138 countries, this year's convention offers unmatched opportunities for collaboration, learning, and innovation in the sector. "With more than 600,000 square feet of exhibits, groundbreaking programming, and exceptional networking opportunities, PDAC 2025 will bring together the world's most influential industry leaders," said Raymond Goldie, PDAC President. "This year's convention emphasizes advancements in mineral exploration and mining technology, sustainability, and shaping the future of mining by strengthening partnerships with students and Indigenous communities." Highlights of PDAC 2025 Engaging exhibits: Discover over 1,100 exhibitors at the Trade Show and Investors Exchange, showcasing the leading companies, technologies, and investment opportunities in the industry. Thought-provoking programming: Engage in technical sessions, short courses and keynotes covering topics such as commodities, geoscience, capital markets, and advancements in exploration and mining. Fostering Indigenous collaboration: The critical role of Indigenous partnerships is showcased through programs focused on land stewardship, economic empowerment, and meaningful engagement with key stakeholders. 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Currently representing over 7,800 members around the world, PDAC's work centers on supporting a competitive, responsible, and sustainable mineral sector. PDAC 2025, our 93rd annual convention, will take place in person in Toronto, Canada from March 2-5. Please visit pdac for more information. MENAFN08122024000111011020ID1108969504 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.By Steven Petite on November 22, 2024 at 12:09PM PST GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Xbox Wireless Controllers are on sale for awesome prices for Black Friday 2024 . Retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy are offering steep discounts on a wide variety of colors, including the recently released Ghost Cipher and Sky Cipher Special Editions , which have retro-inspired transparent designs and are on sale for $20 off. Amazon also has an awesome Xbox controller bundle deal . We've rounded up the best Black Friday Xbox controller deals below. Walmart , Amazon , Best Buy , and Target are all offering discounts on select models alongside during their Black Friday promotions. Several colors are on sale for only $40, which is one of the lowest prices ever for official Xbox Wireless Controllers. Xbox Wireless Controller Deals at: Amazon Walmart Best Buy Target While you're picking up a new controller, you should check out Amazon's deals on official Xbox Expansion Cards from Western Digital and Seagate. The 1TB WD Black Expansion Card is discounted to only $100, which is its lowest price yet, and the Seagate 2TB Expansion Card is down to $200. WD Black C50 Xbox Expansion Card 1TB - $100 (was $150) | 512GB - $68 (was $80) If you're in the market for an Xbox console, Best Buy has the recently released 1TB All-Digital Xbox Series X for $400 (was $450) . Alternatively, you can get the Xbox Series S for only $249 , or the Series X with a disc drive for $449 . And while it's not discounted, the Special Edition 2TB Galaxy Black Series X is in stock at Best Buy. For more controller deals, check out our roundup of PS5 DualSense Controllers for $20 off. $50 ( $70 ) The Ghost Cipher is the newest Xbox Wireless Controller. It just released in October, but you can grab one for $20 off at Amazon and Walmart. $50 ( $70 ) $40 ($ 60 ) $40 ($ 60 ) $40 ($ 65 ) $40 ($ 65 ) $44 ($ 65 ) $45 ($ 65 ) $45 ( $65 ) $45 ($ 65 ) $75 ( $131-$136 ) This $75 bundle includes an Xbox Wireless Controller, Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, and one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. This is essentially an Xbox Cloud Gaming Starter Kit, as you don't even need a console or PC to stream hundreds of games in the Game Pass library, including the recently released Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Amazon's 4K Fire Sticks now support the Game Pass app. Keep in mind you need to be a Game Pass Ultimate subscriber to stream Game Pass games, but you get 30 days of access with this bundle. Choose your controller: Sky Cipher Special Edition Controller Astral Purple Controller Robot White Controller Shock Blue Controller Deep Pink Controller $80 ( $141-$147 ) For five extra bucks, you can upgrade to the 4K Fire Stick Max, a slightly more premium option with better overall performance. Choose your controller: Sky Cipher Special Edition Controller Astral Purple Controller Robot White Controller Shock Blue Controller Deep Pink Controller $54 ($ 70 ) $141 ($ 180 ) The Xbox Elite Series 2 is the best controller for Xbox and one of the best controllers for PC, too. This pro-style controller offers a more premium build and feel, four remappable back paddles, trigger locks, and swappable thumbstick caps and D-pads. The controller and its swappable components are packaged inside a hardshell case. Amazon sold out of the Elite Series 2 at this price, but Walmart still has the deal, for now at least. $96 ($ 140 ) Note: The best discount is at Target, though Walmart is also offering a discount $107 ($ 130 ) $116 ($ 140 ) $64 ($ 70 ) $62 ( $70 ) $64 ( $70 ) $60 ($ 70 ) Upvote (4) Leave BlankCONWAY, Ark., Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home BancShares, Inc. HOMB ("Home" or "the Company"), and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Centennial Bank ("Centennial"), announced it has established additional reserves for loan losses as a result of Hurricane Milton. On October 11, 2024, HOMB announced a $16.7 million reserve as a result of Hurricane Helene, which made landfall September 26, 2024. Upon announcement HOMB indicated the more recent and powerful Hurricane Milton, which made landfall on October 9, 2024, and caused the spin-off of more than two dozen tornados, would likely lead to an increase in this reserve amount. "Out of an abundance of caution, HOMB has decided to make an additional $16.7 million reserve following the second Florida hurricane, bringing our total hurricane reserve to $33.4 million for the year," said John Allison, Chairman of HOMB. "The two hurricanes spanned across the third and fourth quarter and the amount of time it takes for customers to settle with insurance will no doubt increase, with two back-to-back events," continued Allison. "We have approximately $110 million currently on deferral as a result of the two hurricanes and in keeping with our conservative nature, we feel as though this proactive move is a prudent and predictable course of action," added Allison. Branches The Company currently has 76 branches in Arkansas, 78 branches in Florida, 58 branches in Texas, 5 branches in Alabama and one branch in New York City. About Home BancShares Home BancShares, Inc. is a bank holding company, headquartered in Conway, Arkansas. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, Centennial Bank, provides a broad range of commercial and retail banking plus related financial services to businesses, real estate developers, investors, individuals and municipalities. Centennial Bank has branch locations in Arkansas, Florida, Texas, South Alabama and New York City. The Company's common stock is traded through the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "HOMB." The Company was founded in 1998. Visit www.homebancshares.com or www.my100bank.com for more information. General This release contains forward-looking statements regarding the Company's plans, expectations, goals and outlook for the future, including future financial results. Statements in this press release that are not historical facts should be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future events, performance or results. When we use words or phrases like "may," "plan," "propose," "contemplate," "anticipate," "believe," "intend," "continue," "expect," "project," "predict," "estimate," "could," "should," "would," "on track" and similar expressions, you should consider them as identifying forward-looking statements, although we may use other phrasing. Forward-looking statements of this type speak only as of the date of this news release. By nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Various factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following: economic conditions, credit quality, interest rates, loan demand, real estate values and unemployment, including the ongoing impacts of inflation; the ability to identify, complete and successfully integrate new acquisitions; the risk that expected cost savings and other benefits from acquisitions may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; diversion of management time on acquisition-related issues; the availability of and access to capital and liquidity on terms acceptable to us; legislative and regulatory changes and risks and expenses associated with current and future legislation and regulations; technological changes and cybersecurity risks and incidents; the effects of changes in accounting policies and practices; changes in governmental monetary and fiscal policies; political instability, military conflicts and other major domestic or international events; the impact of recent or future adverse weather events, including hurricanes, and other natural disasters; disruptions, uncertainties and related effects on credit quality, liquidity and other aspects of our business and operations that may result from any future public health crises; competition from other financial institutions; potential claims, expenses and other adverse effects related to current or future litigation, regulatory examinations or other government actions; potential increases in deposit insurance assessments, increased regulatory scrutiny or market disruptions resulting from financial challenges in the banking industry; changes in the assumptions used in making the forward-looking statements; and other factors described in reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including those factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on February 26, 2024. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Donna Townsell Director of Investor Relations Home BancShares, Inc. (501) 328-4625 © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Inflation, interest rates, and geopolitics Inflation and interest rates influence gold prices. When inflation soars, investors tend to buy gold to protect their purchasing power. They view it as a much safer investment than stocks or bonds because stocks are prone to sudden price drops, and bonds can lose value when interest rates rise due to high inflation. Historically, though, when real interest rates (which are inflation-adjusted) have declined , gold has just soared. As some would say, ‘There is no better buy’. By 2024, the percentage of overall reserves held in gold by central banks had reached 10% , a significant climb from the 3% level recorded just 10 years earlier. Although we are still in an era where most reserve currencies are fiat (for example, paper with little intrinsic value), an increasing number of central banks seem to believe that holding gold adds an element of prudence to their reserve diversification strategy. Emerging economies, especially in Asia, are seeing their central banks take on an increasingly important role in the gold market. China (which now holds 5% of its reserves in gold ), along with India, has emerged as one of the preeminent buyers of gold. Moreover, the central banks of the emerging economies have, since 2022, stepped up their pace of gold buying. The catalyst for this last development was the unprecedented freezing of Russian assets, which prompted multiple nations to reconsider the makeup of their reserves. Furthermore, the global shift towards a more sustainable economy, including investment in renewable energy and green technologies, is driving limited demand for certain commodities, such as precious metals that include gold. Gold plays an important role in clean energy technologies, including solar panels and electronics for energy-efficient systems. This increased demand for technological gold is exacerbated by growing concerns about the lack of resources necessary for the green transition. Moreover, geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty further underscore the attractiveness of gold as a safe asset, attracting investors seeking relief amid rapid changes in global markets. The Ukraine conflict, strained US-China relations, and unrest in the Middle East have sent investors scurrying to safe-haven assets. And when it comes to safe havens, gold is a time-tested destination. Its record of price stability in an unstable world at present stands in stark contrast to the behaviour of the stock market and other assets. An instance of this is China’s recent accumulation of gold, which now makes up 5% of its foreign exchange reserves . This is yet another sign of a shift towards resilience in a global economy fraught with uncertainty. Technical analysis: key levels to watch According to the technical analysis, the asset’s price is still in the uptrend, even on a high timeframe. The long-term bullish trend also hasn’t changed for a bearish one. The $3,000 target, which aligns with the 4.236 Fibonacci extension level, is pretty real. However, this level may be too ambitious for the moment of publication. Prospects for 2025 – factors shaping gold’s future According to the Chief Economists’ Survey from the World Economic Forum , economists are uncertain about global economic stability. 54% of respondents forecast a steady outlook and 37% project further deterioration. Future fiscal policies targeting climate adaptation, a shifting demographic landscape, and ramped-up defence spending are set to push inflation upwards. All these look to gold as an inflation hedge​; however, it’s not just private investors: central banks are in on the gold thing, too. They are expected to keep topping up their gold reserves and, in the face of all these other demands, are likely to maintain long-term demand. So will gold hit the $3,000-per-ounce price in 2025? The scenario seems very possible. However, for the asset’s price to reach a rather ambitious target, favourable market conditions are required. They include both macroeconomic and geopolitical factors. For example, the re-election of Donald Trump introduces additional variables into the equation. Trump’s geopolitical stance, particularly regarding global trade and conflict resolution, could influence investor sentiment and safe-haven demand. If his promises regarding the resolution of numerous conflicts are fulfilled, investors may partially abandon safe-haven assets for the riskier ones. Hashtag: #Octa The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Octa is an international broker that has been providing online trading services worldwide since 2011. It offers commission-free access to financial markets and various services used by clients from 180 countries who have opened more than 52 million trading accounts. To help its clients reach their investment goals, Octa offers free educational webinars, articles, and analytical tools. The company is involved in a comprehensive network of charitable and humanitarian initiatives, including the improvement of educational infrastructure and short-notice relief projects supporting local communities. In the APAC region, Octa received the ‘Best Trading Platform Malaysia 2024’ and the ‘Most Reliable Broker Asia 2023’ awards from Brands and Business Magazine and International Global Forex Awards, respectively.

What’s your mobile phone usage ? Where do you intend to travel? These are some of the questions that you may face as India rolls out quarterly surveys starting next year to eliminate seasonality effects and capture the demand in various sectors. Over 5,000 top companies are also being tapped, an official said. Companies are being assessed on their investment plan for the next three years. The official said the inaugural edition of ‘Forward looking survey on Private Corporate Sector’, which started in October and is currently underway, will be released in March next year. 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This survey will comprehensively assess internet penetration and mobile phone usage in the country, the official said, adding that the results of the survey would be released within 1-1.5 months after the completion of the survey. In India, 59.8% of individuals aged 15 and above can use the internet, according to the Comprehensive Annual Modular Survey 2022-23 released in October. ‘ACCURATE PICTURE OF TRENDS’ Quarterly surveys are expected to mitigate the effects of seasonality. Providing an example, the official explained that school admissions typically conclude at a specific time. “The idea is to get robust data that can be updated on a regular basis for a more accurate picture of the economic trends,” the official said. The Domestic Tourism Expenditure Survey (DTES) and the National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) will be conducted from July 2025 to June 2026 to assess travel spending of Indian households. The official said these surveys were requested by the ministries of tourism and railways and their results are expected to be released around September-October. The DTES, initially scheduled for 2020 as part of the NSS 78th round, was postponed due to the pandemic. The NHTS aims to evaluate the classwise demand for various types of coaches and analyse the price elasticity of travel demand. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )World’s Biggest Promoters Let Adam Olaniyan Know of their Interest

Taylor Swift has made a surprise stop at a Kansas City children’s hospital, shocking parents and patients alike as she laughed with them, posed for photos and exchanged gifts. All parent Cassie Thomas was told beforehand was that she might want to brush her hair and teeth because there was going to be a special visitor. But she was stunned when Swift, fresh off her Eras Tour and one day before her 35th birthday, walked into her son's son Beckett Thomas' room on Thursday at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. “No rumors. Like, we literally had absolutely no idea this was happening,” Thomas recalled. Her 13-year-old son, Beckett Thomas, is a cancer patient and a fan of Swift's Kansas City Chiefs tight-end boyfriend, Travis Kelce. Beckett uses a 3D printer to make earrings bearing his and Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' names, walking around the hospital unit selling them to nurses. Now, Swift has a pair as well. “She was amazing,” Beckett's mom said. “So down to earth.” Another patient told Swift that her favorite song was “Love Story" and had some questions about San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy, whose team played the Chiefs in the Super Bowl earlier this year. Surprised, Taylor, muttered: “Brock Purdy, What? I mean, I don’t mind Brock Purdy.” She then continued: “He put me through a lot last February.” Asked before the Super Bowl whether he was prepared to disappoint Swift, Purdy responded: “Yes.” The game ended with Mahomes rallying the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25-22 over the 49ers in overtime. “I was very stressed for a second but it all ended up fine,” Swift told the girl, their recorded conversation posted online. The girl then chimed in: “I like Travis now.” Swift responded with: “Me too. That’s an absolute yes on that one." There is no word on whether Swift will be in the stands when the Chiefs play the Browns on Sunday in Kelce’s hometown of Cleveland.Mohamed Salah’s landmark goal pulls Liverpool clear in Champions League

UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC cut its stake in shares of UiPath Inc. ( NYSE:PATH – Free Report ) by 75.0% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,004,872 shares of the company’s stock after selling 3,017,269 shares during the quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC owned about 0.18% of UiPath worth $12,862,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the stock. Pacer Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in UiPath in the 2nd quarter valued at about $69,180,000. Senvest Management LLC grew its stake in UiPath by 16.7% in the 3rd quarter. Senvest Management LLC now owns 10,894,483 shares of the company’s stock valued at $139,449,000 after acquiring an additional 1,559,500 shares during the last quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC acquired a new stake in UiPath in the 2nd quarter valued at about $13,280,000. AQR Capital Management LLC grew its stake in UiPath by 120.6% in the 2nd quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 1,633,393 shares of the company’s stock valued at $20,385,000 after acquiring an additional 892,845 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its stake in UiPath by 37.2% in the 2nd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 2,783,571 shares of the company’s stock valued at $35,296,000 after acquiring an additional 754,519 shares during the last quarter. 62.50% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities research analysts recently commented on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price objective on shares of UiPath from $15.00 to $13.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, October 23rd. DA Davidson boosted their target price on shares of UiPath from $13.00 to $15.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, September 6th. Bank of America boosted their target price on shares of UiPath from $16.00 to $18.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, September 6th. Royal Bank of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating and issued a $16.00 target price on shares of UiPath in a research note on Friday. Finally, BMO Capital Markets boosted their target price on shares of UiPath from $15.00 to $16.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research note on Friday. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and two have assigned a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $17.71. Insiders Place Their Bets In other UiPath news, CFO Ashim Gupta sold 47,671 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, September 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $12.07, for a total transaction of $575,388.97. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer now owns 849,917 shares in the company, valued at $10,258,498.19. The trade was a 5.31 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink . 22.37% of the stock is currently owned by insiders. UiPath Price Performance Shares of NYSE:PATH opened at $14.81 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $8.14 billion, a PE ratio of -92.56 and a beta of 0.94. The business has a 50-day moving average of $13.10 and a two-hundred day moving average of $12.83. UiPath Inc. has a 12 month low of $10.37 and a 12 month high of $27.87. UiPath ( NYSE:PATH – Get Free Report ) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, September 5th. The company reported $0.04 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.03 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $316.00 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $303.69 million. UiPath had a negative return on equity of 3.98% and a negative net margin of 8.13%. The firm’s revenue was up 10.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted ($0.09) earnings per share. As a group, research analysts anticipate that UiPath Inc. will post -0.23 earnings per share for the current year. About UiPath ( Free Report ) UiPath Inc provides an end-to-end automation platform that offers a range of robotic process automation (RPA) solutions primarily in the United States, Romania, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and internationally. The company offers a suite of interrelated software to build, manage, run, engage, measure, and govern automation within the organization. Featured Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding PATH? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for UiPath Inc. ( NYSE:PATH – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for UiPath Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for UiPath and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Srinagar, Dec 8: Failure of authorities to provide designated stops for e-buses in the summer capital are taking toll on passengers. In a bid to strengthen the public transport system in Srinagar, the authorities launched the Smart City buses with much fanfare. Although the passengers say that it has augmented the public transport system, they decry that a host of issues are taking the sheen off this important service for Srinagarites. The passengers said that lack of designated bus stops for e-buses has become a major bottleneck in Srinagar. They said the issue is not only affecting passengers but also hindering traffic flow. “The red buses have become obstacles on roads in absence of designated stops. If this was not enough, these buses are making stops every few meters, which are hindering traffic and also increasing risk of accidents,” Bashir Malik, a commuter, said, adding the issue will be resolved if authorities develop dedicated bus stops. Some passengers also claimed that amid the already existing issues, these buses sometimes break down, which not only creates inconvenience to passengers but also hits vehicular movement. “I several times saw that e-buses broke down in the middle of the road. Recently, many such incidents occurred in the city centre and other places. Amid the freezing temperature, there need for proper maintenance of e-buses so that passengers don’t suffer and traffic is not hindered,” said Waseem Bhat, a passenger. Many passengers said that they want the operations to be streamlined in a better way. The aggrieved said that sometimes the routes are full with e-buses and there are hardly any smart buses in other areas. A group of passengers from Harwan said that they have faced operational issues after sunset and were left stranded. “A few weeks back, over a dozen passengers were waiting e-buses for Harwan at Dalgate. The e-buses sometimes don’t follow the schedule. We had to make several calls to officials. We want authorities to ensure proper operations, especially during peak hours. There are also many routes that don’t have a smart city service, and the same should be launched,” said a passenger from Harwan. Several videos surfaced on social media in which commuters claimed that bus drivers are overlooking traffic rules and hindering the flow of traffic. In one of the recent videos, commuters were seen confronting the driver, accusing him of driving on the wrong side of the road in Downtown. “Traffic rules are for everyone, and most of the time, these buses don’t follow the rules, taking a toll on us,” Irfan Ahmed, a commuter at Khanyar, said. An official who has worked closely on the Smart City projects said that the project of designated bus stops is in the pipeline. “These projects will streamline the operations, and this will be better for public transport and commuters too. As far as the breaking down of buses is concerned, we have been continuously carrying out maintenance to ensure smooth service,” said the official.

New Delhi: In its reply to the Election Commission of India notice on the Congress complaints against Union home minister Amit Shah 's campaign speeches during the Maharashtra and Jharkhand polls, the BJP has cited Jawaharlal Nehru 's letters to chief ministers on reservations besides Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi-led governments sitting on Mandal Commission reports. It has argued that the BJP is "duty bound to set the record straight by calling the Opposition's bluff," ET has learnt. The Congress, which also earned an ECI notice for BJP complaints against Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi 's speeches, has defended its leader, citing a series of news reports as the basis for his comments and termed BJP's complaints as "false, malicious and defamatory." ET gathers that the ECI is seized of both communications but is yet to take a final view on the matter. Faced with complaints from both BJP and Congress for alleged violation of the model code of conduct by top leaders of BJP and Congress, Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi, respectively, the poll panel had sent notices to their party presidents - BJP's JP Nadda and Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge on November 16. Both parties had sought extension of time and while the Congress responded by late November, BJP's reply came in earlier this month. 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They also point to how the Mandal Commission report was completed and presented on December 31, 1980, when Indira Gandhi was the PM, followed by Rajiv Gandhi but it was not implemented until 1989. It has also referred to the Congress alliance with the National Conference in J&K and the latter's manifesto on seeking restoration of Article 370. This amounts to undoing reservation and hence vicarious Congress support for depriving OBCs, SCs and STs, BJP has told ECI. It has also once again gone on to single out former PM Manmohan Singh's statement on Muslims having the "first right on India's resources" besides alleging that the Congress ruled Karnataka is aiming at reservations for Muslims. In its submissions to ECI, the BJP said that its star campaigners have not violated any law or instructions of the poll panel and have instead "lived up to their national duty of exposing the web of lies woven by INC". Congress stand BJP complaints mischievously "force a malicious interpretation onto what is fair political commentary on the actions of BJP," the Congress is learnt to have said in its reply. These actions have been widely reported and discussed in the public domain, the Congress has stated, listing out a series of news reports reflecting the alleged links between serving vice chancellors and BJP/RSS, a subject which found mention in Gandhi's election speeches. It has also cited news article sources for other statements made by Gandhi on relocation of industrial projects from Maharashtra. The party has written that "not a single one of the offences cited by the BJP has been committed by" Rahul Gandhi or any Congress leader and all comments made were based on "verifiable facts and would fall within the ambit of fair political commentary". The party has also alleged that the BJP has attempted to "thrust a false narrative about the INC" to mislead the public. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. stock falls Tuesday, underperforms marketALTOONA, Pa. — The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggled with deputies and shouted while being led into court Tuesday as new details emerged about his possible motivation behind the ambush. In his first public words since a five-day search ended with his arrest at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania, Luigi Nicholas Mangione emerged from a patrol car shouting about an “insult to the intelligence of the American people” while deputies pushed him inside a courthouse. The 26-year-old Ivy League graduate from a prominent Maryland real estate family is fighting attempts to extradite him to New York to face a murder charge in the Manhattan killing of Brian Thompson, who led the United States’ largest medical insurance company. A law enforcement bulletin obtained by The Associated Press said that at the time of his arrest, Mangione carried a handwritten document expressing anger with what he called “parasitic” health insurance companies and a disdain for corporate greed and power. He wrote that the U.S. has the most expensive health care system in the world and that profits of major corporations continue to increase while “our life expectancy” does not, according to the bulletin. In social media posts, Mangione called “Unabomber” Ted Kaczynski — who carried out a series of bombings while railing against modern society and technology — a “political revolutionary,” according to the bulletin. Mangione remained jailed in Pennsylvania, where he was initially charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. Manhattan prosecutors began to take steps to bring Mangione to New York, but at a brief hearing Tuesday, defense lawyer Thomas Dickey said his client will not waive extradition and instead wants a hearing on the issue. Mangione was denied bail after prosecutors said he was too dangerous to be released. “You can’t rush to judgment in this case or any case,” Dickey said afterward. “He’s presumed innocent. Let’s not forget that.” Mangione was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, about 230 miles west of New York City, after a McDonald’s customer recognized him and notified an employee, authorities said. An image of Mangione released Tuesday by Pennsylvania State Police showed him pulling down his mask in the corner of the McDonald’s while holding what appeared to be hash browns and wearing a winter jacket and beanie. New York police officials said Mangione was carrying a gun like the one used to kill Thompson and the same fake ID the shooter had used to check into a New York hostel, along with a passport and other fraudulent IDs. A law enforcement official who spoke with The Associated Press on condition of anonymity said a handwritten document found with Mangione included a line in which he claimed to have acted alone. “To the Feds, I’ll keep this short, because I do respect what you do for our country. To save you a lengthy investigation, I state plainly that I wasn’t working with anyone,” the document said, according to the official. It also said, “I do apologize for any strife or traumas but it had to be done. Frankly, these parasites simply had it coming.” Thompson, 50, was killed last Wednesday as he walked alone to a Manhattan hotel for an investor conference. From surveillance video, New York investigators determined the shooter quickly fled the city, likely by bus. Mangione was born into a life of country clubs and privilege. His grandfather was a real estate developer and philanthropist. Valedictorian at his elite Baltimore prep school, he went on to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees in computer science in 2020 from the University of Pennsylvania, a spokesperson said. “Our family is shocked and devastated by Luigi’s arrest,” Mangione’s family said in a statement posted on social media late Monday by his cousin, Maryland Del. Nino Mangione. “We offer our prayers to the family of Brian Thompson and we ask people to pray for all involved.” From January to June 2022, Luigi Mangione lived at Surfbreak, a “co-living” space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Honolulu. Like other residents of the shared penthouse catering to remote workers, Mangione underwent a background check, said Josiah Ryan, a spokesperson for owner and founder R.J. Martin. “Luigi was just widely considered to be a great guy. There were no complaints,” Ryan said. “There was no sign that might point to these alleged crimes they’re saying he committed.” At Surfbreak, Martin learned Mangione had severe back pain from childhood that interfered with many aspects of his life, from surfing to romance, Ryan said. Mangione left Surfbreak to get surgery on the mainland, Ryan said, then later returned to Honolulu and rented an apartment. Martin stopped hearing from Mangione six months to a year ago. Mangione Mangione Get local news delivered to your inbox!

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Detroit 24, Indianapolis 6Tottenham were left fuming after Chelsea star Moises Caicedo escaped a red card in North London before going on to win a game-levelling penalty in the Blues' comeback win . Caicedo went in high on Pape Matar Sarr during the first half at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with the Video Assistant Referee deeming it not worthy of a red card. "VAR checked for a potential red card following a challenge by Caicedo on Sarr and confirmed the referee’s call of no serious foul play," the Premier League Match Centre account posted on social media. It was one of two contentious incidents during rhe first period, with Spurs winger Dejan Kulusevski escaping punishment after catching Romeo Lavia with a high arm. According to Sky Sports, it was deemed accidental, allowing the Swede to stay on the field. The Caicedo decision proved costly for Ange Postecoglou's side. Having been allowed to stay on the field, the Ecuadorian was felled in the box by Yves Bissouma just before the hour mark and Cole Palmer equalised from the penalty spot. Spurs had raced into an early two-goal lead, with Dominic Solanke opening the scoring and Kulusevski doubling their lead. However, they were dealy a blow when Cristian Romero's comeback from injury lasted just 15 minutes. Jadon Sancho brought Chelsea back into the game, scoring for the second time in as many matches, before Palmer made it 2-2. Enzo Fernandez put Chelsea in front 17 minutes from time, while the Blues won a second penalty as Sarr felled Palmer. Chelsea's top scorer converted from the spot for a second time for Chelsea's fourth, with Son Heung-min's late goal not enough for Spurs, but some were left baffled by the earlier VAR call. After reading the justification for Caicedo staying on, it wasn't just Spurs fans raising concerns. Should Moises Caicedo have been sent off? Have your say in the comments section "Someone needs to define serious foul play, because how is studding someone’s shin not that?" one response read. "It’s the most obvious red card of the season, it’s high it’s late and it’s excessive force," was the reaction from another fan. Others compared the Caicedo challenge to one made by Romero in the same fixture last season. The Argentina international was sent off on that occasion after a high challenge on Fernandez, with Chelsea also awarded a penalty in the incident. "I'm not surprised this resulted in a red as well as a penalty," former Premier League ref Mark Clattenburg wrote for The Mail at the time. Romero flew into a challenge and took a huge risk, even though he clearly won the ball. Football has changed so much and now playing the ball is not enough to save someone from red." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Sky has slashed the price of its Sky Sports, Sky Stream, Sky TV and Netflix bundle in an unbeatable new deal that saves £240 and includes 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.