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Pakistan, Belarus sign 15 agreements, reaffirm deepening bilateral cooperation Two sides agree on promoting joint ventures, developing strategies to improve trade facilitation Pakistan and Belarus have signed more than a dozen important memorandum of understandings (MoUs) and agreements during the visit of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko with pledges to further expand bilateral cooperation in diverse fields. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Lukashenko on Tuesday emphasised the importance of advancing political dialogue and strengthening inter-parliamentary relations. They also focused on expanding trade and economic cooperation, adopting a collaborative approach to regional economic integration and connectivity and enhancing the legal framework to facilitate bilateral collaboration, according to a joint statement between Pakistan and Belarus. President Lukashenko had arrived on an official visit to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan at the invitation of Premier Shehbaz. During the visit, the two leaders comprehensively reviewed the full range of bilateral relations and reaffirmed their mutual commitment to deepening friendly ties between the two countries across political, trade, economic, cultural, social, and other areas. This year marked the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Belarus. Both sides acknowledged that their relationship had grown into a durable, broad-based, and comprehensive partnership of increasing significance. Pakistan congratulated Belarus on its full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), with Belarus noting Pakistan’s early support for its accession. PM Shehbaz appreciated the active participation of his Belarusian counterpart in the SCO Council of Heads of Governments meeting, hosted by Pakistan in October 2024. The two sides agreed to work closely within this important forum to further strengthen their cooperation. Recognising Belarus' advanced agricultural manufacturing capabilities and the needs of Pakistan’s agriculture-based economy, the two sides agreed to promote the establishment of joint ventures in the agriculture and industrial sectors, including for the production of high-tech and large-scale agricultural machinery. Both sides also agreed to collaborate in sales, manufacturing and servicing of vehicles, including through partnerships between private and public organisations of both countries. This initiative aimed to leverage the strengths of both countries in automotive manufacturing and technology, boosting industrial growth and innovation. Both sides also agreed to cooperate in expanding the network of sales and services of Belarusian agricultural machinery in various Pakistani cities, including through partnerships with Pakistani private and public organisations. 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This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here . PITTSBURGH — The staff at the South Hills Salvation Army works hard to make people feel welcome during its weekly food pantry. The week before Thanksgiving, Theresa, 85, enjoyed the buoyant atmosphere as she caught up with friends and sipped refreshments. The spunky Pittsburgh native was eager to snag a block of yellow cheese, which she planned to melt and mix into macaroni. The cheese comes with a parcel of nonperishable foods that’s packed at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank as part of the Senior Food Box Program. The initiative, jointly funded by the state and U.S. Department of Agriculture, provides low-income older adults with a monthly supply that includes pasta, juice, cereals and canned foods. To qualify, a person must be at least 60 years old and have an annual income of no more than 130% of the federal poverty level, which amounts to less than $20,000 for an individual. Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture told Spotlight PA that 18 food banks distribute these boxes to nearly 40,000 people every month — though some 343,000 Pennsylvanians qualify for the program. That number will jump to a projected 645,000 when the state raises the income limit by roughly $3,000 next spring. “We’re really excited about that,” said Colleen Young, the Pittsburgh food bank’s director of government affairs. Young said boxes serve older people who might use other government programs and still struggle with accessing nutritious food. A healthy diet is crucial when managing chronic medical conditions like diabetes or hypertension, which are more common among people 65 and older. Theresa said she signed up for a senior box in 2023, the same year she started shopping at the food pantry. She was having a hard time affording the protein drinks prescribed to her by a dietitian at her dialysis clinic. Back then she was mostly eating hot dogs and ground meat, which was what she could afford. Because of her improved diet, she now feels healthier and has more energy. Spotlight PA is only using Theresa’s first name because she doesn’t want her neighbors to know that she relies on public support to eat. The pantry staples provided by the senior boxes free her from having to choose between buying food and getting enough protein. “Otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to do it. I really wouldn’t. Because I just live on social security,” Theresa said. According to the USDA, in 2023 some 18 million households nationwide dealt with food insecurity, which is defined as not having reliable access to sufficient qualities of nutritious food. As a result, people might skip meals, eat less than they need or consume unhealthy foods that cost less but lack nutrients. Cindy Leung, an assistant professor of public health at Harvard, said children’s struggles with food insecurity get far more research attention than the challenges faced by older adults. One of Leung’s recent studies found that between 1999 and 2003, 12.5% of households with older adults dealt with at least one instance of food insecurity. When the survey was repeated between 2015 and 2019, the rate jumped to 23.1%. For older adults, barriers to balanced meals can include physical limitations that make it difficult to cook or get to a grocery store, Leung said. The AARP Pennsylvania told Spotlight PA that these challenges are compounded by climbing food costs and many retirees having fixed incomes. In addition to senior food boxes, other forms of public support, such as SNAP (formerly known as food stamps), address hunger. But as Allegheny County’s Area Agency on Aging explained, older adults can find the sign-up process confusing. Others might be reluctant to seek out assistance due to stigma or embarrassment. Back at the South Hills Salvation Army, Theresa deposited the box into her trunk, then returned inside to a large room buzzing with caffeinated chatter. Volunteers and staff had set up a makeshift market stocked by the food bank and donations from restaurants and grocers. Theresa gathered a range of foods as she browsed the selection: frozen vegetables, eggs, pre-made salad, a small vanilla cake, fresh produce, Italian sausage and six fragrant cinnamon raisin bagels. The Pittsburgh food bank prefers that older adults collect their boxes in person at distribution sites, like the Salvation Army. This creates opportunities to connect low-income adults to other services such as SNAP or the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program , which provides grants to subsidize Pennsylvanians’ heating bills. Another benefit of a face-to-face pickup is that it’s social. The USDA reports that older adults who live alone are more likely to be food insecure, and one 2024 study found that food insecurity is “significantly associated” with isolation and loneliness. Isolation is also a risk factor for developing dementia, the neurological condition that affects nearly 1 in 10 Americans older than 65. A recent publication of Leung’s found the same is true for food insecurity: The likelihood of dementia increases twofold among older adults who lack adequate nutrition. “One of the biggest concerns that they probably have is being able to preserve their cognition as they age,” Leung said. Other studies have also found a correlation between food insecurity and cognitive decline. Though this research doesn’t prove that poor nutrition causes dementia, Leung said there’s a clear association — even after considering factors like educational attainment and income. This overlap of cognitive health, loneliness and food makes sense because eating is more than nourishment. It’s cultural, emotional and often how we show people we care. Theresa felt that connection when the Salvation Army staff offered her a surprise: They’d set aside about two dozen of the pricey protein drinks for her. Her voice faltered as she stared down at the crate of white bottles. “It makes you want to cry.” BEFORE YOU GO: If you learned something from this article, pay it forward and contribute to Spotlight PA at spotlightpa.org/donate . Spotlight PA is funded by foundations and readers like you who are committed to accountability journalism that gets results. Get local news delivered to your inbox!B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. Holding AG purchased a new stake in Essex Property Trust, Inc. ( NYSE:ESS – Free Report ) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 2,185 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock, valued at approximately $645,000. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of ESS. Legacy Wealth Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in Essex Property Trust by 4.7% during the 3rd quarter. Legacy Wealth Asset Management LLC now owns 775 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $229,000 after acquiring an additional 35 shares in the last quarter. EP Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Essex Property Trust by 3.7% during the first quarter. EP Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,228 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $301,000 after purchasing an additional 44 shares in the last quarter. M&R Capital Management Inc. boosted its holdings in Essex Property Trust by 5.4% during the second quarter. M&R Capital Management Inc. now owns 1,014 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $276,000 after purchasing an additional 52 shares during the last quarter. Quilter Plc grew its position in Essex Property Trust by 0.6% in the 2nd quarter. Quilter Plc now owns 8,698 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $2,368,000 after purchasing an additional 52 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Mather Group LLC. increased its stake in Essex Property Trust by 7.4% in the 3rd quarter. Mather Group LLC. now owns 781 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $231,000 after buying an additional 54 shares during the last quarter. 96.51% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, Director Amal M. Johnson sold 2,453 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $300.00, for a total transaction of $735,900.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 2,585 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $775,500. The trade was a 48.69 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website . Also, CEO Angela L. Kleiman sold 8,080 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $315.10, for a total transaction of $2,546,008.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 9,494 shares in the company, valued at $2,991,559.40. This represents a 45.98 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders have sold 20,402 shares of company stock worth $6,399,663 in the last ninety days. 3.80% of the stock is currently owned by insiders. Analyst Ratings Changes View Our Latest Research Report on ESS Essex Property Trust Trading Up 0.4 % Shares of ESS opened at $305.53 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $297.17 and its 200-day moving average price is $285.35. The company has a quick ratio of 1.14, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.13. Essex Property Trust, Inc. has a twelve month low of $210.36 and a twelve month high of $317.73. The stock has a market cap of $19.64 billion, a PE ratio of 35.69, a P/E/G ratio of 5.99 and a beta of 0.88. Essex Property Trust ( NYSE:ESS – Get Free Report ) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, October 29th. The real estate investment trust reported $1.84 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.88 by ($2.04). The firm had revenue of $450.70 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $445.88 million. Essex Property Trust had a return on equity of 9.72% and a net margin of 31.55%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $3.78 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts forecast that Essex Property Trust, Inc. will post 15.56 EPS for the current fiscal year. Essex Property Trust Announces Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, October 11th. Investors of record on Monday, September 30th were given a dividend of $2.45 per share. This represents a $9.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.21%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, September 30th. Essex Property Trust’s payout ratio is 114.49%. About Essex Property Trust ( Free Report ) Essex Property Trust, Inc, an S&P 500 company, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages multifamily residential properties in selected West Coast markets. Essex currently has ownership interests in 252 apartment communities comprising approximately 62,000 apartment homes with an additional property in active development. Read More Want to see what other hedge funds are holding ESS? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Essex Property Trust, Inc. ( NYSE:ESS – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Essex Property Trust Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Essex Property Trust and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

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There are a lot of things to like about Altria ( MO 1.25% ) , particularly if you are a dividend investor. But there are also a few very important things to be worried about. No company is perfect, so you always have to take some bad with the good. But if you are hoping to retire a millionaire on Altria's dividend, you'll want to think extra hard about the bad here. Altria is an industry leader To give credit where credit is due, Altria owns the most important brand in its category in North America. And it isn't even close when you look at the market share numbers. Altria's market share in cigarettes was a huge 45.7% in the third quarter of 2024. The Marlboro brand alone accounted for 41.7 percentage points of that total. Put simply, Altria's Marlboro brand is a category dominator. The strength of the Marlboro brand has allowed Altria to increase its dividend annually for decades. And given the dividend yield of 7.3% today, it makes sense for income-focused investors to take a close look. Think about that yield for a second. All Altria needs to do is increase the dividend 2.7 percentage points and you would likely be getting the 10% total return investors generally expect from the broader market over time. For investors who are already retired, buying Altria certainly looks like a chance to set up a lifetime of lofty dividend payments. For those not ready to turn on that income stream, dividend reinvesting would allow the payout to compound over time. It isn't unreasonable to think that Altria could help you retire a millionaire. There's just one problem: the product. Altria is facing down a major headwind Cigarettes are increasingly falling out of favor in the North American market that Altria serves. Having the most important high-end cigarette brand in a cigarette market that is, effectively, drying up isn't necessarily a great long-term proposition for shareholders. The numbers are getting worse, too, not better. In 2022, Altria's cigarette volume fell 9.7%. In 2023, the decline was 9.9%. And through the first nine months of 2024, the drop was 10.6%. Sure, that trend could turn around, but are you willing to bet your retirement on it? So far, Altria has been able to offset those declines with price increases. That's great, for now. But at some point, price increases are likely to make the volume declines worse. At that point, the price increases may have to slow down or possibly even stop. Or the company may have to consider other options for conserving cash, such as cutting its dividend. The other big issue here is that Altria knows there's a problem and so far hasn't had much success doing anything about it. It has tried. For example, it bought a stake in vape maker Juul and a marijuana company , but neither worked out, and the company had to take massive write-offs. The recent acquisition of vape maker Njoy appears to be working out better, but the business is too small to have much impact on the company's results (it is still classified in an "other" catchall revenue category). Is it worth betting your retirement on the success of a tiny little business that isn't even big enough to break out on its own yet? Altria is a high-risk, high-yield stock Altria has a storied history, but the future is not going to look like the past given the changes taking shape in the cigarette market. The company is trying to adjust as best it can, but Wall Street is worried that it won't succeed, which is why the dividend yield is so high. Given the failures so far and the small size of the one successful new business that the company hopes will solve its cigarette problems, most dividend investors should tread with extreme caution here. Could Altria help you retire a millionaire? Sure, but it could also leave you broke. The risk/reward balance is probably tilted too far to the risk side right now for all but the most aggressive investors.What a late-life crisis looks like and what you can do about itS&P/TSX composite down Monday, U.S. stocks continue to riseHealthy creamy Tuscan chicken makes delicious dinner in just 30 minutes

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