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Saturday local roundup: Central Washington men's basketball upsets No. 13 Point LomaNAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Narin An handled the windy conditions with a hot putter on Thursday, making four straight birdies around the turn and finishing with an 8-under 64 for a one-shot lead in the CME Group Tour Championship. At stake for the 60-player field is a $4 million prize to the winner, the largest single-day payoff in women's golf. Nelly Korda already has won more than that during her sterling season of seven wins. Now she faces an eight-shot deficit over the next three days at Tiburon Golf Club if she wants to end her year in fitting fashion. Korda, coming off a victory last week, couldn't make amends for her three bogeys and had to settle for an even-par 72. She has come from behind in four of her victories, and still has 54 holes ahead of her. But it has made the task that much tougher. Everything felt easy for An, a 28-year-old from South Korea who has never won on the LPGA and has never cracked the top 10 in any of the 16 majors she has played. “Today my putt really good,” An said. “The speed was good and the shape was good. I just try to focus a little bit more.” She had a one-shot lead over Angel Yin, who shot 30 on the back nine, including an eagle on the par-5 17th hole that most players can easily reach in two. Former U.S. Women's Open champion Allisen Corpuz and Marina Alex were at 66, with Lydia Ko leading the group at 67. Despite the wind so typical along the Gulf Coast of Florida, 27 players — nearly half the field — shot in the 60s. “It's a good head start for the big ol' prize we get at the end of the week,” Yin said. Whoever wins this week is assured of breaking the 17-year-old LPGA record for most money earned in season. The record was set by Lorena Ochoa in 2007 at $4,364,994, back when the total prize money was about half of what it is now. Ochoa earned $1 million for winning the Tour Championship in 2007. The opening round followed a big night of awards for the LPGA Tour, where Korda officially picked up her first award as player of the year, which she clinched earlier this month . Ko was recognized for her big year, highlighted by an Olympic gold medal that put her into the LPGA Hall of Fame. She regained plenty of focus for the opening round on a course where she won just two years ago. “The course isn't easy,” Ko said. “I set a goal of shooting 3 under today, and somebody shot 8 under. I was like, ‘OK, maybe I need to make a few more birdies.’ It's a course that can get away from you as much as you can shoot some low scores, so I’m just trying to stick to my game plan and go from there.” Also in the group at 67 was Albane Valenzuela of Switzerland, already celebrating a big year with her debut in the Solheim Cup and her first appearance in the Tour Championship. She made a late run at her first LPGA title last week at Pelican Golf Club, and kept up her form. And she can see the finish line, which is appealing. “I everyone is looking at that $4 million price tag,” Valenzuela said. “I try not to look too much at the result. I feel like in the past I’ve always been stuck on results, and ultimately all I can do is control my own round, my own energy, my own commitment. “It's the last week of the year. It’s kind of the bonus week. No matter what, everyone is having a paycheck.” AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf
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Prospera Financial Services Inc reduced its position in shares of VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF ( NYSEARCA:PFXF – Free Report ) by 12.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 53,494 shares of the company’s stock after selling 7,297 shares during the period. Prospera Financial Services Inc owned about 0.06% of VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF worth $977,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Creekside Partners purchased a new stake in VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF in the second quarter valued at $232,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. lifted its position in VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF by 29.9% in the second quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 404,782 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,003,000 after acquiring an additional 93,192 shares during the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. lifted its position in VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF by 5.5% in the second quarter. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. now owns 1,254,471 shares of the company’s stock valued at $21,702,000 after acquiring an additional 65,109 shares during the last quarter. Park Avenue Securities LLC lifted its position in VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF by 8.1% in the third quarter. Park Avenue Securities LLC now owns 417,114 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,616,000 after acquiring an additional 31,165 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Sound Income Strategies LLC lifted its position in VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF by 4.7% in the third quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 292,588 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,343,000 after acquiring an additional 13,139 shares during the last quarter. VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF Price Performance Shares of PFXF opened at $18.02 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $1.67 billion, a PE ratio of 0.59 and a beta of 0.51. VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF has a 1-year low of $16.62 and a 1-year high of $18.45. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $18.17 and a 200 day moving average price of $17.69. VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF Company Profile The VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF (PFXF) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in broad credit fixed income. The fund tracks an index comprised of USD denominated preferred securities and securities that the index provider deems to be functionally equivalent. Securities issued by financial firms are excluded. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
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Kuwait City : Kuwait has deported more than 100 expatriates who have been diagnosed with AIDS after an epidemiological investigation. The deportation step came to ensure control over the spread of the virus. The announcement was made recently by Dr Fahd Al-Ghamlas, Director of thr Public Health Department, on the sidelines of the annual conference on AIDS and venereal diseases. Al Ghamlas said, “We conducted investigations into 165 cases among Kuwaiti nationals and more than 100 cases among residents, completing all necessary procedures.” He explained that the national statistical report on AIDS for 2023 has been prepared and submitted to the World Health Organization, demonstrating the country’s commitment to transparency and accurate data. He highlighted the successful issue and testing of over 2,000 AIDS-free certificates in the administration’s public health laboratories. Kuwait’s Health Minister, Ahmad Al-Awadhi, praised the country’s significant progress in the fight against AIDS in achieving the 90/90/90 indicators, achieving 90 percent HIV detection, health status awareness, and effective treatment for 90 percent of its population. He aims to achieve the 95/95/95 target by 2025. Dr Osama Al Baqsami, Head of the Organising Committee, emphasised the importance of collective societal action in combating AIDS and STDs.Tariffs, sanctions or bans? What will Trump really achieve when the US says ‘no’
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NFTs have quickly evolved as one of the most promising players in the digital art and collectibles market. These unique digital assets, secured on blockchain technology , are now disrupting industries like real estate, ticketing, gaming, and more. By offering secure, verifiable ownership and a means for transparency, NFTs have now become integral to many sectors. NFTs are creating a buzz in real estate by tokenizing properties, thus facilitating fractional ownership. Investors can purchase shares of a property via NFTs, bypassing traditional barriers such as hefty down payments. Transactions are secured, and processes such as title transfers are simplified through the blockchain. Virtual real estate properties in the metaverse are also gaining popularity. It opens up new avenues in digital property ownership. NFTs are changing how event ticketing works because they eliminate fraudulent attempts while making it possible to transfer tickets fluidly. Since an NFT ticket is unique and logged within a blockchain, the chances of creating fake ones narrow down. There's also an advantage since the event creators will gain a percentage for further selling in the resale. These NFT tickets also carry some exclusive advantages and even digital collectibles coupled with the event. In gaming, NFTs allow players to own and trade in-game assets such as skins, weapons, or virtual land. Unlike traditional games, where assets are locked to a single game or platform, blockchain-based NFTs offer interoperability. This means players can transfer their assets between different platforms or sell them for real-world value, creating a dynamic virtual economy . Today, NFTs are being used to track goods throughout supply chains and authenticate them. High-end luxury brands utilize NFTs to ensure their products are genuine, helping to reduce the prevalence of counterfeit items. Each NFT acts as a digital certificate of authenticity, providing customers with detailed information about the product's origin and its journey through the supply chain. NFT artists and creators use NFTs to maintain control over their intellectual property. Musicians, for example, can release exclusive albums or songs while granting buyers ownership rights or special access to additional content. Additionally, creators earn royalties each time their work is resold through NFTs. NFTs have the potential to securely store and verify medical records in healthcare. Patients will be able to own their data and share it with healthcare providers as needed. Additionally, NFTs can transform digital identity by providing verifiable credentials for employment, education, or certifications. Charities and institutions are using NFTs to raise funds in innovative ways. By associating NFTs with specific campaigns or causes, they allow supporters to donate while receiving a digital token as a keepsake. These tokens can also include interactive features, which enhance engagement with the audience. NFTs are quickly expanding beyond their original applications, creating numerous opportunities across various industries. They are transforming concepts of ownership and value in the digital era, with uses ranging from fractional property investments to counterfeit-proof event tickets and verified medical records. As the technology continues to evolve, its adoption across different sectors is expected to increase, potentially making NFTs a fundamental part of our digital future.Larson Financial Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CPRX – Free Report ) by 27,218.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 3,005 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,994 shares during the period. Larson Financial Group LLC’s holdings in Catalyst Pharmaceuticals were worth $60,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. A number of other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of CPRX. Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $258,000. Integral Health Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in Catalyst Pharmaceuticals during the second quarter worth $4,260,000. GSA Capital Partners LLP acquired a new stake in Catalyst Pharmaceuticals in the third quarter valued at $625,000. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals by 12.1% in the 1st quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 7,980,661 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $127,212,000 after acquiring an additional 860,244 shares during the period. Finally, Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC increased its stake in shares of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals by 146.8% during the 3rd quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 366,444 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $7,285,000 after purchasing an additional 217,956 shares during the last quarter. 79.22% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Stock Performance Shares of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals stock opened at $22.07 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $21.23 and a 200-day moving average of $18.72. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has a 52-week low of $13.00 and a 52-week high of $24.27. The stock has a market cap of $2.63 billion, a PE ratio of 18.70, a PEG ratio of 3.44 and a beta of 0.75. Insider Buying and Selling at Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Analyst Ratings Changes Several brokerages recently issued reports on CPRX. HC Wainwright reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $30.00 target price on shares of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals in a research note on Friday, November 8th. Stephens began coverage on Catalyst Pharmaceuticals in a research note on Monday, November 18th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $35.00 target price for the company. Truist Financial increased their price target on Catalyst Pharmaceuticals from $30.00 to $36.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, November 11th. Citigroup lifted their price objective on shares of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals from $27.00 to $31.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, August 9th. Finally, StockNews.com raised shares of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, August 9th. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $31.14. View Our Latest Stock Report on CPRX About Catalyst Pharmaceuticals ( Free Report ) Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc, a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on developing and commercializing therapies for people with rare debilitating, chronic neuromuscular, and neurological diseases in the United States. It offers Firdapse, an amifampridine phosphate tablets for the treatment of patients with lambert-eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS); and Ruzurgi for the treatment of pediatric LEMS patients. 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The Ukrainian president said the use of a ballistic missile to hit Dnipro was a “clear and severe escalation in the scale and brutality of this war” and he warned that Russian president Mr Putin would attack or destabilise other countries unless stopped. Mr Putin said the use of the new weapon was in response to the UK and US allowing missiles they have supplied to Ukraine to be used to strike targets in Russia. “In response to the use of American and British long-range weapons on November 21 of this year, the Russian armed forces launched a combined strike on one of the facilities of the Ukrainian defence industry,” Mr Putin said in a televised address. “One of the newest Russian medium-range missile systems was tested in combat conditions, in this case, with a ballistic missile in a non-nuclear hypersonic warhead.” He added: “We consider ourselves entitled to use our weapons against military facilities of those countries that allow their weapons to be used against our facilities.” But Mr Zelensky urged world leaders – his “dear partners” – not to be cowed by Mr Putin’s actions otherwise there will be “endless Russian strikes” and “not just against Ukraine”. Today, Putin admitted to taking a second step this year toward escalating and expanding this war. A new ballistic missile was used. Putin struck our city of Dnipro, one of Ukraine’s largest cities. This is a clear and severe escalation in the scale and brutality of this war—a... — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 21, 2024 “A lack of tough reactions to Russia’s actions sends a message that such behavior is acceptable,” the Ukrainian president said on X, formerly Twitter. “This is what Putin is doing. Putin must feel the cost of his deranged ambitions. “Response is needed. Pressure is needed. Russia must be forced into real peace, which can only be achieved through strength. “Otherwise, there will be endless Russian strikes, threats, and destabilisation-not just against Ukraine.” The UK is believed to have allowed its Storm Shadow missiles to be used by Ukrainian forces within the Kursk region of Russia, while the US has given permission for its ATACMS weapons to be fired at targets in Mr Putin’s country. Mr Putin confirmed Russia has tested the new intermediate-range weapon in an attack on Dnipro in response. The US said the weapon was a new, experimental intermediate-range missile based on Russia’s existing RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile. In Westminster, the Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “My understanding is that it is the first time that Russia has used a ballistic missile in Ukraine with a range of several thousand kilometres.” Defence Secretary John Healey said it was “yet another example of Putin’s recklessness”. He said: “Since the illegal invasion of Ukraine began, Russia has consistently and irresponsibly escalated the conflict while Ukraine continues to fight in self-defence for a democratic future.” The missile’s range far outstrips that of newly authorised US and British-supplied weapons, which can hit targets around 250-300km away. The distance from Moscow to London is around 2,500km, suggesting the range of the new missile could threaten the UK. Mr Healey said the UK knew Russia had been “preparing for months” to fire a new ballistic missile. Downing Street and the Ministry of Defence have repeatedly declined to comment publicly on Ukraine’s use of Storm Shadow. “It risks both operational security and in the end the only one that benefits from such a public debate is President Putin,” Mr Healey told MPs. I had a meeting with the UK delegation led by Chief of the Defence Staff @AdmTonyRadakin_ . We discussed defense cooperation between Ukraine and the United Kingdom, focusing on developing and enhancing the technological capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Particular... pic.twitter.com/EcjqfTuR49 — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 21, 2024 The head of the UK’s armed forces, Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, met Mr Zelensky in Kyiv to discuss the war on Thursday. Mr Zelensky said: “We discussed defence co-operation between Ukraine and the United Kingdom, focusing on developing and enhancing the technological capabilities of the armed forces of Ukraine. “Particular attention was given to Ukraine’s current military needs and the continued support from our partners.”India’s demolition of Australia in Perth was no outlier, but simply an extreme example of the dominance the subcontinental giants have enjoyed down under for seven years. The Indians have won three of their past four Tests in Australia, drawing the other. Further, they have only lost two of their past nine on these shores, winning five and drawing two. Going back to the 2018-19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, when India won in Australia for the first time, the touring batters have comfortably had their hosts covered, averaging 31.31 against just 25. Logically, it’s similar dominance on the bowling front – India’s attack averaging 26.01 to Australia’s 33.27. Virat Kohli celebrates reaching his century – just one area that highlights India’s dominance. Picture: Getty Remarkably, they’ve scored eight centuries across those nine games, to just two from the Australians – one to each of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne in the 2020/21 series. Unsurprisingly, Jasprit Bumrah has been the standout bowler in that period, taking 40 wickets at 18.80. Pat Cummins is the next highest wicket-taker with 38, but with an average of 25.34. Among bowlers with more than 10 wickets in Australia in Border-Gavaskar Test since India began its winning run, Ravindra Jadeja boasts the next best average – 21.78. The fact Jadeja didn’t even play in Perth epitomises one of Australia’s biggest worries heading into the second Test. Ravindra Jadeja (L) talks with India head coach Gautam Gambhir. Picture: Getty India won in Perth by 295 runs and that was without either of Rohit Sharma or Shubman Gill. Sharma was back home for the birth of his second child, but was in the nets in Perth on Monday, while Gill is expected to return for the second Test. They’re two instant upgrades on rookie duo Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel. All-time greats Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin will also be pushing for selection after a so-so game from Washington Sundar (4 and 29, 0-1 and 2-48). “I think there will be two changes for sure, both Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill coming back into the 11,” Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar told Channel 7. “My feeling is that the batting order will change – where Rohit Sharma will replace Rahul, Shubman Gill will bat at three, Padikkal and Jurel will go out of the team, Rahul will bat at six. “One other change that could happen is that Jadeja comes in in place of Washington Sundar.” Stand-in captain Bumrah also hinted Mohammed Shami could be back in time for the Adelaide Test. If fit, Shami will take India’s attack to the next level, forming a daunting pace triumvirate with Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. 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Read moreInternational standard-setting body Investors in People (IiP) has recognized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as one of the world’s best employers. The Overseas Employer of the Year Award was received by the SEC during a ceremony held in London, in the United Kingdom. This recognition reflects the commitment of the SEC to the growth and wellbeing of its employees through capacity-building programs, effective employee communication, and advancements in human resource management practices. Other organizations nominated in the same category were Cyprus Costas Papaellinas Organization-Cyprus Pharmaceutical Organization Ltd. and the Philippines Rua Seguridad Corp. The IiP Awards recognize global enterprises and small businesses alike for their commitment to improving workplace wellbeing, promoting growth and nurturing an environment for employees to thrive. It also recognizes best practices in specific categories such as best apprenticeship program, best culture, best use of technology, diversity and inclusion, and leadership and management, among others. “We are honored to be named the Overseas Employer of the Year in the IiP Awards 2024, as this recognition serves as another testament to the steadfast commitment of the commission in upholding the highest standards in ensuring the welfare of our employees,” SEC Chairman Emilio B. Aquino said. “Under our SuperVision 2028, our goal as a regulator is to transform the Philippine corporate sector and capital market into one of the best in Southeast Asia. However, we cannot achieve this without investing in our most valuable asset—our people—to make sure that they have the right skills and mindset, and a positive and nurturing environment where they can thrive and best provide our stakeholders with top-notch services.” In February, the SEC secured accreditation from the London-based IiP after demonstrating high-standard practices in promoting employees’ welfare. The agency is the first in the government financial sector and the third national government agency to receive the IiP accreditation for people management. In September, IiP Philippines conferred to the SEC the People Investor of the Year – Special Citation Award for fostering a supporting and rewarding work environment for its employees. A journalism graduate and has covered the Philippine business beat for more than a decade.
