According to Google’s Year in Search report, 2024 was a standout year for sports. Major sporting events – Copa America, UEFA European Championship, and ICC Men’s T20 World Cup – topped the list of overall searches, while the Olympics ranked third among the biggest news items on Google. Notable athletes such as Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, legendary boxer Mike Tyson, Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal, and US gymnast Simone Biles were also among the top 10 most searched individuals on Google in 2024. Two Indians – Hardik Pandya and Shashank Singh – featured among the world’s top 10 most searched athletes while Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo missed out. The most searched athlete of the year was Imane Khelif , who won the welterweight gold medal at the Paris Olympics but has consistently faced questions over her female gender. Tyson is second on the list of most searched sportspersons in 2024. The 58-year-old iconic boxer returned to professional boxing in November when he took on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a Netflix-backed match. Barcelona’s 17-year-old football Yamal, who led Spain to Euro 2024 title, is third in the list followed by Biles, who won three gold medals at the Paris Olympics, and Paul. Hardik Pandya and Shashank Singh are seventh and ninth respectively on the list. Pandya, who captained Mumbai Indians during the Indian Premier League (2024), was constantly in the news after replacing Rohit Sharma in the leadership role and also helped India win the T20 World Cup 2024 . Shashank had a memorable IPL with Punjab Kings, scoring 354 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of 164.65. The list of most searched teams was dominated by American sides with MLB side New York Yankees featuring at the top followed by Los Angeles Dodgers and Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, who play in MLS. The only European football team in the top 10 list is Bayer Leverkusen, who set a European record of 51 games in a row without loss across all competitions in the 2023-24 season. Searches (Global) Copa América UEFA European Championship ICC Men’s T20 World Cup India vs England Liam Payne Donald Trump India vs Bangladesh iPhone 16 Olympic Games Paris 2024 Catherine, Princess of Wales News (Global) US Election Excessive heat Olympics Hurricane Milton 台風 気象 情報 台風 第 10 号 (Japanese for “Typhoon Weather Information Typhoon No.10”) Iran Rafah Crowdstrike Trump shot Menendez brothers Most searched people (Global) Donald Trump Catherine, Princess of Wales Kamala Harris Imane Khelif Joe Biden Mike Tyson JD Vance Lamine Yamal Simone Biles Diddy Most searched athlete (Global) Imane Khelif Mike Tyson Lamine Yamal Simone Biles Jake Paul Nico Williams Hardik Pandya Scoie Scheer Shashank Singh Rodri Most searched sports team (Global) New York Yankees Los Angeles Dodgers Inter Miami CF Bayer 04 Leverkusen Boston Celtics New York Mets Dallas Mavericks Argentina national football team Minnesota Timberwolves Edmonton OilersFord continues to exhibit a dedication to diversifying its EV lineup in Europe — a dedication that, frankly, I wish could also be applied here at home — with the reveal of the new all-electric Puma Gen-E. The Puma is a familiar nameplate in Europe, as the automaker’s bestselling vehicle there since it surpassed the Fiesta in sales in 2021. Now, it’s getting a fully electric powertrain to complement the hybrid EcoBoost options that were added four years ago. The small, sporty Mustang Mach-E-looking subcompact crossover will get 376km (233 miles) on a full charge, can charge from 10 to 80 percent in 23 minutes when hooked up to a 100kW DC fast charger, and will accelerate from zero to 100km/h in a not-totally-disappointing eight seconds. 1/11 1/11 Storage is a key selling point for the Puma Gen-E, with Ford promising extra space in the extremely compact trunk thanks to something the company is calling the “GigaBox.” It’s basically an extra storage space underneath the floor of the trunk for additional items, a feature found in most EVs today but of added relevance to the Puma thanks to its small stature. Ford says the GigaBox can hold 145 liters (five cubic feet) of storage, which is a bit more than what most vehicles offer and certainly bigger than the 2.8 cubic feet of space offered by the gas-powered Puma’s understorage. How small are we talking for this subcompact? The Puma Gen-E is 4,214 millimeters (165.9 inches) long, 1,930mm (75.9 inches) wide, and 1,555mm (61.2 inches) tall. That’s smaller than the 2023 Chevy Bolt EV and by far the smallest vehicle in Ford’s lineup. Storage is a key selling point for the Puma Gen-E To compensate, Ford is giving its electric Puma a facelift in a variety of ways, including a very literal facelift with a new Mustang Mach-E-inspired shield design replacing the traditional grille. It’s also getting “unique alloy” wheels for an added “electric vibe” that come in two sizes: 17 inches for the standard trim or 18 inches for the Premium version. Inside, a 12.8-inch center display will run on Ford’s Sync 4 operating system (no Android-based Digital Experience in Europe yet) and supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Ford is clearly hoping that the small, sporty Bumblebee yellow Puma Gen-E can lift its sagging fortunes in Europe after the company was forced to idle the plant in Cologne where it makes the electric Explorer and Capri. The company also recently laid off 14 percent of its workers in Europe, with most of the cuts affecting operations in Germany and the UK. Ford says the Puma Gen-E will go into production at its assembly plant in Craiova, Romania, using electric drive units built in Halewood, England. The new EV is available to order today and will begin to make deliveries in spring 2025. Pricing has not been announced yet.
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Best TV of 2024: A modestly better lineup than usual, but why didn’t it feel that way?As we close off 2024, let’s take a moment to consider how to best position ourselves for the new year. Because 2025 is fast approaching, we wouldn’t want to be caught off guard. What are some of the essential TSX stocks to own? How can we best capitalize on the opportunities of the year? These are some of the questions to think about. Let’s take a look at a few essential TSX stocks for 2025. TSX stock #1: CGI As the new year approaches, I’m well aware of the phenomenal 2024 that the TSX has had. I’m also worried about what’s to come. A stock like ( ) eases my worries. This stock has exposure to the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, as well as a strong and long history of excellence and shareholder value creation. CGI is a $36 billion global leader with consistently growing revenue, margins, and profitability. After years of strong cash flows, CGI is finally ready to initiate a dividend. It’s small, but it’s a welcomed move and a clear indication of CGI’s strength. It’s important to note that this dividend does not compromise CGI’s growth strategy, which will continue. The IT services market remains highly fragmented, and CGI remains well-positioned to continue to consolidate it globally. Given its history of success, we can rest assured that the company will continue to carry out its mission with high returns to shareholders. Stock #2: Northwest Healthcare REIT 2025 will also be a year of continued demand for healthcare. As the population continues to expand and age, we will see continued demand for everything healthcare. This includes ( ) buildings. The REIT has admittedly experienced some major problems in its recent history. But today, the company stands with an improving balance sheet, a more focused list of properties, and a mission to enhance operational efficiency. Also, it’s 8%. Finally, this holding should be considered a , and that might be just what we need in 2025. You see, Northwest’s assets are characterized by long leases, and they’re inflation-indexed. This makes the cash flow profile of these assets quite stable and predictable. TSX stock #3: Well Health Technologies Lastly, we have ( ). Interestingly, Well Health has elements of both the artificial intelligence (AI) theme and the healthcare theme. And it’s been growing at lightspeed rates as it rises to digitize the healthcare industry, driving productivity, efficiency, and better care. Well Health’s biggest opportunity is in the Canadian primary care market, which is a very large market that’s in need of Well Health’s technology. The opportunity in 2025 is big as Well Health will continue to acquire and digitize in this large, untapped market. In fact, of the $40 billion of physician spending, Well Health has roughly $400 million. Long term, Well Health is targeting revenue of $4 billion from the Canadian primary care market. This is approximately 10 times current levels and would only represent 5% of the market. Well Health stock has rallied significantly this year, and in my view, this is just the start. I expect 2025 to be another solid year both in terms of the company’s financial results and its stock price.Best TV of 2024: A modestly better lineup than usual, but why didn’t it feel that way?
