p777 Latest employment data shows little change in tech job market, CompTIA analysis findsThomas uses big drives and putts to hold lead in BahamasIn the last three months, 6 analysts have published ratings on Teradata TDC , offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish. In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 0 2 1 2 1 Last 30D 0 0 0 1 0 1M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 0 2 1 1 1 3M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $31.83, a high estimate of $37.00, and a low estimate of $26.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 2.12% increase from the previous average price target of $31.17. Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Teradata is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets. Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target Raimo Lenschow Barclays Raises Underweight $30.00 $29.00 Nehal Chokshi Northland Capital Markets Lowers Outperform $37.00 $38.00 Austin Dietz UBS Raises Sell $26.00 $24.00 Matthew Hedberg RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform $32.00 $32.00 Raimo Lenschow Barclays Lowers Underweight $29.00 $30.00 Chirag Ved Evercore ISI Group Raises Outperform $37.00 $34.00 Key Insights: Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Teradata. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company. Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Teradata compared to the broader market. Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Teradata's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time. Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Teradata's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table. Stay up to date on Teradata analyst ratings. Unveiling the Story Behind Teradata Teradata Corp provides analytic data products and related services. The Company operates in data and analytics, which captures, integrates, stores, manages, and analyzes data of all types to answer business questions and deliver insight; and marketing applications, which offer marketing management products to help businesses win customer loyalty. Its solutions include components such as data warehousing, Asset optimization, Fraud prevention, Product innovation, and risk mitigation. A majority of the firm's revenue is generated in the United States. Financial Insights: Teradata Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity. Revenue Growth: Teradata displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 0.46% . This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector. Net Margin: Teradata's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 7.27%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management. Return on Equity (ROE): Teradata's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 32.0% . This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital. Return on Assets (ROA): Teradata's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.95% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns. Debt Management: Teradata's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 4.74 . This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage. The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are. Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update. Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error. Which Stocks Are Analysts Recommending Now? Benzinga Edge gives you instant access to all major analyst upgrades, downgrades, and price targets. Sort by accuracy, upside potential, and more. Click here to stay ahead of the market . This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.USC QB Miller Moss enters transfer portal after losing starting job to Jayden Maiava

Mark Halperin Says JD Vance Has ‘Huge Advantage’ Over ‘Potential Presidential Candidates In Both Parties’In this article AAPL META Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT In October 2021, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg sent his trillion-dollar social media company into a new direction. Facebook changed its name to Meta and Zuckerberg set his sights on a new horizon, the metaverse. "There was genuinely a need and a desire at the time for Facebook, the company, to rebrand into something else," said Leo Gebbie, principal analyst and director at CCS Insight. "The company Facebook wanted to make clear that it was more than just that one social website." While the term metaverse predates Facebook, Zuckerberg's metaverse ambitions have existed inside Meta since 2014, when Facebook bought virtual reality headset developer Oculus and launched Reality Labs . Seven years and a global pandemic later, global video game industry revenue topped $193 billion . Meta — and Wall Street — saw an opportunity to capitalize on an increasing online population, riding in on a virtual reality headset wave. "There was a bit of a sense in 2020 and into 2021 that this was a technology that was ready, that it was finally going to hit the big time," says Gebbie. "We've had a lot of false dawns in virtual reality in the past." In December 2021, Horizon Worlds launched in the U.S. and marked Meta's entrance into the open world virtual reality platform space. Meta had a short-term goal of 500,000 monthly active users in Horizon Worlds by the end of the year. But its long-term goals were more ambitious. In June 2022, Zuckerberg told CNBC's Jim Cramer that he expected one billion users by the end of the decade, doing "hundreds of dollars of e-commerce each." The company has a very long way to go. An insider report published by the Wall Street Journal in 2022 found Horizon Worlds was only seeing around 200,000 monthly active users less than a year after launch. And now, three years later, the term metaverse has largely disappeared from the public conversation, with Google Trends noting a sharp fall in searches for the term after 2022. To make matters worse, Reality Labs is hemorrhaging cash, racking up $58 billion on operating losses since 2020. It's found some success in augmented reality, however, through it's AR glasses partnership with Ray-Ban . Meta didn't respond to CNBC's request for comment. What happened to the metaverse? What exactly is the metaverse? And where is Meta today? Watch the video to learn more. — CNBC's Jonathan Vanian contributed to this report.Adverum Biotechnologies Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Amazon stock notches sixth straight gain on FridayWhen Sheriden Hackney moved to Melbourne from her home in the Gold Coast, she was confident with her friend-making skills. She was well-travelled, had worked in hospitality most of her life, and thought she’d find her circle quickly enough once she moved. It wasn’t as easy as Sherry thought, and at times, she felt quite lonely. Sherry isn’t alone: according to the latest Medibank Loneliness Population Index, more than half of Australians (56 per cent) say they feel lonely at least once a week, a figure that’s remained high since the COVID-19 pandemic. Loneliness can be triggered by moving to a new city – like Sherry did – or by close friends and family moving away from you, Medibank’s research found. But it’s not just physical separation from loved ones that can trigger feelings of loneliness: in a digitised world, has a lot to do with disconnecting people from one another, despite existing as a way to connect. Sherry’s experience of loneliness inspired her to start , an organisation that aims to develop friendships with people looking for deeper and more meaningful connections with others. “Loneliness can hit anyone, even when you do have friends,” Sherry told . “You can feel lonely even when you’re surrounded by people. “The best thing you can do is just start adding more friends into your circle.” Match-maker: Sherry’s story After working in hospitality for a few years, Sherry was relocating to Melbourne to begin a corporate career. “I didn’t know anyone when I first moved there,” Sherry said, “and I’ve always found it pretty easy to make friends. I’ve travelled a lot, and it’s always been fairly easy. “But I think transitioning to a corporate role ... combined with not knowing anyone, combined with COVID as well, it was a really, really tough time to make friends.” Sherry tried everything – Bumble BFF, going to social meet-up groups in and around the city, even making friends in a regular setting. But with no luck, she took matters into her own hands. Reaching out to connections she made via Bumble and other social meet-up groups, she invited some people over to her home to cook pasta. “I was teaching people how to make pasta and gnocchi from scratch, and then we’d also sit down and have dinner together,” Sherry said. “The whole purpose was to make friends and to have deeper, meaningful conversations.” Sherry did this for about a year, and the more she posted online about the low-key events at her home, the more interest grew. Suddenly, her casual cooking classes and dinners at her home were booked out – in advance. And this was just the beginning of her mission – what is now her organisation, Conscious Connection. People who attend Conscious Connection events are as young as 20, and up to 50 years old, but tend to sit in the 25-25 age bracket. They come from all stages of life – single, in a relationship, new to the city, locals – but they all have one thing in common. “The common denominator is people are looking for more aligned friendships,” Sherry said. In the early stages of Conscious Connection, some events were a hit, and people who attended walked away making lifelong, best friends. Others didn’t have as much luck – it’s not always a great fit. Sherry decided there must be a better, more efficient way to ensure like minded people get the chance to meet one another. She would deliberately put a group of people with similar interests on a table to give them the best chance possible. This ultimately became the brand of Conscious Connection. Loneliness According to Medibank’s Loneliness Population Index, 53 per cent of people say loneliness is triggered by having few friends or growing apart from friends. Others say it is triggered by family or friends moving away (21 per cent), moving out of their childhood home (20 per cent), moving interstate to a city (15 per cent) or to a remote town (10 per cent), and moving overseas (9 per cent). In fact, those considered to be in the “young and free” life stage are at the greatest risk of experiencing loneliness (42 per cent). Another cause of loneliness, especially for young people, is social media – something Sherry herself has noticed. “I think the way we’ve shifted to a more digitised version of connection, that’s really increased loneliness, because we have this sort of artificial sense of connection,” Sherry said. “We feel like we’re connected to all of these different people, but we don’t have that quality connection in person, like we are designed as humans to have. “A lot of people are feeling like they’re connected, but also very disconnected, and I think that’s leading to a lot of loneliness.” In Sherry’s marketing of Conscious Connection, she stresses one thing the most: everyone is in the same boat. “I try to make it really clear that everyone comes solo,” Sherry said. “That’s the biggest hurdle – most people don’t want to come solo. And I completely understand that, but I like to make sure that everyone knows that it’s pretty normal – everyone comes solo. So you’re all in the same boat, and it actually makes it a lot easier to make friends that way. “Everyone feels nervous – that’s a normal function of meeting new people. It just means that you care.” As someone who has experienced loneliness herself and witnesses every day people coming out of their shells and making new friends, Sherry hopes to see more people coming to Conscious Connection events, which happen in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. “Loneliness can hit anyone, even when you do have friends. You can feel lonely even when you’re surrounded by people,” Sherry said. “The best thing you can do is just start adding more friends into your circle. “Nervousness and anxiety is a completely normal emotion. The difference between the people who are making friends and the people who are not are the ones who are pushing past and just doing it nervous, doing it scared. “Put yourself out there, because there are so many people you haven’t met that will love you so much.” . Research commissioned by FiftyFive5 on behalf of Medibank. Research was conducted in July 2024, among a sample of (n=4,131) Australians.Task force report: Donald Trump assassination attempt in Butler was 'preventable'

Houston's Al-Shaair apologizes for hit on Jacksonville's Lawrence that led to concussion HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair took to X to apologize to Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence after his violent blow to the quarterback’s facemask led to him being carted off the field with a concussion. Back in the starting lineup after missing two games with a sprained left shoulder, Lawrence scrambled left on a second-and-7 play in the second quarter of Houston’s 23-20 win on Sunday. He initiated a slide before Al-Shaair raised his forearm and unleashed on the defenseless quarterback. In the long post, Al-Shaair says "To Trevor I genuinely apologize to you for what ended up happening.” Jets are sticking with struggling Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers will remain the New York Jets’ starting quarterback despite speculation the team could bench him in what has been a disappointing season. Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said during a video call that he still believes Rodgers, who turned 41 on Monday, gives the Jets their best chance to win. Rodgers was 21 of 39 for 185 yards and touchdown passes to Davante Adams and Isaiah Davis but also had an interception returned 92 yards for a touchdown by Leonard Williams in the Jets’ 26-21 loss to Seattle on Sunday. Hall of Famer Randy Moss reveals he's 'battling something' internal and asks for prayers Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss revealed he’s dealing with a health issue and asked fans to pray for him and his family. The 47-year-old ESPN football analyst made the announcement on Instagram from the set of the network’s “Sunday NFL Countdown” show. He directed his message to men and urged them to get checkups and bloodwork done, without specifying for any particular illness. Moss explained why he’s been wearing tinted sunglasses, saying, “I’m battling something, man, and it’s something internal, your boy is going to get through it.” College playoff bracket offers last dress rehearsal and one more chance to see where the SEC stands The next set of College Football Playoff rankings will be released Tuesday night under heavy scrutiny before the final bracket is set on Sunday. It will be one last chance to see just how much the selection committee loves the Southeastern Conference. The best gauge will be whether Miami, which suffered its second loss over the weekend, is placed behind any or all three SEC teams with three losses — Alabama, Mississippi and South Carolina, all of which are coming off wins. Whatever happens, the SEC is likely to have at least five teams in the 12-team field when the final bracket comes out. Mollie Marcoux Samaan stepping down as LPGA commissioner after 3 1/2 years of record prize money Mollie Marcoux Samaan is leaving after more than three years as LPGA commissioner. In a surprise announcement Monday, Marcoux Samaan says she will step down in January, just three weeks before the LPGA starts its 75th season. Liz Moore is the chief legal and technology officer. She'll be serving as interim commissioner until a search committee can find a permanent replacement. Marcoux Samaan was the athletic director at Princeton when she took over the LPGA in May 2021. Prize money has soared during her tenure. She also has faced criticism for the LPGA not gaining in popularity during a rise in women's sports. Kansas holds off Auburn for No. 1 in AP Top 25 as SEC grabs 3 of top 4 spots; UConn slides to No. 25 Kansas continues to hold the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll. Auburn is pushing the Jayhawks in the latest poll after winning the Maui Invitational and checked in at No. 2. Two-time reigning national champion UConn nearly fell out entirely after an 0-3 week at Maui, falling from No. 2 to 25th. The Southeastern Conference had three of the top four teams with No. 3 Tennessee and No. 4 Kentucky behind the Tigers. The poll featured six new teams, headlined by No. 13 Oregon, No. 16 Memphis and No. 18 Pittsburgh. TCU, Duke climb into top 10, Notre Dame drops in women's AP Top 25; UCLA and UConn remain 1-2 TCU has its best ranking ever in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll after a convincing win over Notre Dame. The Horned Frogs jumped eight spots to No. 9, the first time the school has ever been in the top 10. The Fighting Irish, who were third last week, fell seven spots to 10th after losses to TCU and Utah. UCLA remained No. 1, followed by UConn, South Carolina, Texas and LSU. USC, Maryland and Duke are next. USC QB Miller Moss enters transfer portal after losing starting job to Jayden Maiava LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California quarterback Miller Moss is entering the transfer portal after losing the Trojans’ starting job last month. Moss started the Trojans’ bowl victory last season and their first nine games this season before coach Lincoln Riley replaced him with Jayden Maiava in early November. Moss signed with USC before Riley arrived at the school. Moss also stayed after Caleb Williams transferred from Oklahoma to rejoin Riley, and he served as Williams’ backup for two seasons before getting his chance to play with six touchdown passes in last year’s Holiday Bowl. Michael Andretti's Formula 1 dream comes to bittersweet fruition without his involvement Michael Andretti has been sidelined from his namesake motorsports organization and won’t have any role with the Formula 1 program he spent the last four years desperately trying to launch. His effort to get a program partnered with General Motors into F1 was approved last week, a month after he stepped aside from his teams. F1’s decision to expand its grid for Cadillac F1 came amidst a federal antitrust investigation into why Liberty Media refused to admit Andretti Global and after Andretti partners Dan Towriss and Mark Walter claimed controlling interest of the fledgling effort. Ryan Poles to remain Bears general manager and lead search for new head coach LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears president Kevin Warren said Ryan Poles will remain the general manager and serve as the point person in the search for a head coach to replace the fired Matt Eberflus. He says Poles will have the “final say” if the two have differing opinions on who should get the job. Chicago had never fired a coach during a season. But a six-game losing streak marked by questionable coaching decisions spurred the founding NFL franchise to change course. 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Apple’s relentless pursuit of in-house technology is no secret. From their M-series chips powering Macs to the bespoke displays in iPhones, the tech giant has consistently aimed for vertical integration. Now, their sights are set on perhaps the most crucial component of modern connectivity: the 5G modem. Rumors suggest that Apple is deep in development, with plans to ditch Qualcomm and integrate their own custom-designed 5G modems into future Macs and the groundbreaking Vision Pro headset. This shift could have profound implications for performance, battery life, and Apple’s overall ecosystem. For years, Apple has relied on Qualcomm for its modem needs, a relationship that has been fraught with legal battles and licensing disputes. By designing their own modems, Apple aims to gain tighter control over this critical component, optimizing it specifically for their devices and software. This could lead to significant improvements in 5G speeds, latency, and power efficiency, particularly crucial for power-hungry devices like the Vision Pro. The transition, however, is expected to be gradual, with iPhones likely being the first to feature Apple’s custom modems, potentially as early as 2025. Macs and the Vision Pro are anticipated to follow suit in the subsequent years. Why 5G Matters for Macs and Vision Pro While 5G has become ubiquitous on smartphones, its adoption in laptops and mixed-reality headsets is still in its nascent stages. But the potential benefits are undeniable. For Macs, 5G could mean: For the Vision Pro, 5G is even more transformative: Apple’s History of Vertical Integration Apple’s pursuit of custom modems is not an isolated incident. It’s a continuation of their long-standing strategy to control key components and technologies within their devices. This approach has yielded significant dividends in the past: This vertical integration strategy gives Apple several advantages: Challenges and Timelines Developing a 5G modem is a complex undertaking, even for a company with Apple’s resources. There are several challenges they need to overcome: While Apple has been working on its modem technology for several years, the transition is expected to be gradual. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that iPhones could be the first to feature Apple’s custom modems, possibly in 2025. Macs and the Vision Pro are likely to follow in the subsequent years. The Potential Impact on the Tech Landscape Apple’s entry into the modem market could have ripple effects throughout the tech industry: My Thoughts As a tech enthusiast and long-time Apple user, I’m incredibly excited about the prospect of Apple’s custom 5G modems. I’ve experienced firsthand the performance gains and efficiency improvements that Apple’s custom silicon has brought to Macs. I believe that extending this approach to 5G connectivity could unlock a new era of possibilities for Macs and the Vision Pro. Imagine a MacBook Pro with blazing-fast 5G speeds, allowing me to work seamlessly from anywhere, or a Vision Pro headset untethered from wires, offering truly immersive augmented reality experiences. However, I also recognize the challenges involved in this endeavor. Developing a 5G modem that meets Apple’s high standards for performance and reliability is no small feat. I’m eager to see how Apple tackles these challenges and how their custom modems will shape the future of connected devices.A key figure in a trucker protest that jammed Canada's capital and sparked a global movement against Covid mandates was found guilty Friday for his role in the blockade. The self-styled "Freedom Convoy" of big rig drivers and protesters rolled into Ottawa in early 2022 from across Canada to express anger at government protocols imposed to contain Covid-19. After three weeks of turmoil, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked rarely used emergency powers to dislodge the protesters. Pat King was among hundreds of people arrested, and the first of the protest leaders to be convicted. Two other organizers, Tamara Lich and Chris Barber faced a separate criminal trial but those verdicts are not expected until 2025. King faces up to 10 years in prison after being convicted on five charges, including mischief, counselling others to commit mischief and disobeying a court order. Acquitted of more serious charges, he smiled at a packed courtroom of supporters as the judge read the verdict. "Mr King was not merely engaging in political speech," Justice Charles Hackland said. "Rather, he was inciting the protesters to continue their ongoing blockade of downtown Ottawa." King led hundreds of big rigs and thousands of protestors to Ottawa, bringing the capital to a standstill for more than three weeks. Residents and business owners complained of incessant honking and harassment. As the demonstrators' demands expanded to a broader anti-establishment agenda, solidarity rallies popped up at Canada-US trade corridors and various places abroad. Most of the evidence at trial consisted of videos King posted on social media in which he urged his nearly 300,000 followers to rail against government overreach. "Hold the line," he said in video posts, appearing also to delight in the gridlock and misery of locals: "Pretty hilarious that people haven't been able to sleep for 10 days." Trudeau faced strong criticisms from civil liberties groups and the opposition Conservatives for invoking the Emergencies Act to dislodge the protestors. But a commission of inquiry ruled it had been "appropriate," calling it "a drastic move, but... not a dictatorial one." amc/bs/bfmScott Frost is expected to return as UCF's coach, 247Sports reports . Frost, who spent 2024 as a senior football analyst with the Los Angeles Rams, led the Knights from 2016-17. He amassed a 19-7 record in his two years with the program. Frost is set to replace Gus Malzahn, who left to become Florida State's offensive coordinator earlier in December. In its final season under Malzahn, UCF posted a 4-8 record, with a 2-7 showing in Big 12 play. Frost began his first stint at UCF in 2016 after three seasons as the offensive coordinator at Oregon . Following a 6-7 record in his inaugural year with the Knights, Frost led UCF to its first perfect season in program history, capped by a win against Auburn in the Peach Bowl. The Knights also finished the year as a consensus top-10 team. Frost left UCF for Nebraska , where he played quarterback from 1995-97. He didn't produce a winning season in five years with the Huskers and was fired three games into the 2022 campaign. Frost did not coach anywhere in 2023 following his ouster from Nebraska.