WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday nominated Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, as the US ambassador to France, in the latest of several controversial picks. Kushner "is a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker, who will be a strong advocate representing our Country & its interests," Trump said on his Truth Social website, adding that Jared "worked closely with me in the White House." The choice is in keeping with Trump's pattern, so far, of selecting people, often wealthy, who are close to his family or of proven loyalty. Kushner is a multimillionaire real estate executive and former attorney; his son was a senior adviser during Trump's first term. Trump did not mention, however, that the elder Kushner once served jail time - a two-year sentence, most of it served in a federal prison. Kushner, who is now 70, pleaded guilty in 2004 to 18 counts of tax evasion, witness tampering and making illegal campaign contributions. The case, which was prosecuted by then US attorney Chris Christie, included sordid details, to which Kushner admitted: that he had hired a prostitute to seduce his brother-in-law, a man cooperating in a campaign finance inquiry, and then videotaped the encounter and sent it to the man's wife, Kushner's sister, to dissuade her from testifying against him. Christie, who worked on Trump's first presidential transition team and then opposed him in this year's Republican primary contests, later said Kushner had committed a "loathsome" and "disgusting crime." In 2020, Trump issued a pardon to Kushner, whose conviction had resulted in him being disbarred in three states. Nominees for key ambassadorships are often business associates of a president-elect, or major political donors. But it is rare, if not unprecedented, to name a convicted felon. The first two men to fill the prestigious Paris post were famed inventor and statesman Benjamin Franklin and a future president, Thomas Jefferson. If confirmed, Kushner would succeed Denise Bauer, a former ambassador to Belgium who was a major Democratic fundraiser and donor.Vice President Dhankhar slams use of deception, disturbance as weapon and tactic to avoid debate
CHICAGO (AP) — Aidan Laughery rushed for three touchdowns and No. 22 Illinois topped Northwestern 38-28 on Saturday to reach nine victories for the first time since its 2007 Rose Bowl season. Pat Bryant dashed in to score off Luke Altmyer’s 43-yard pass early in the third quarter as Illinois (9-3, 6-3 Big Ten) struck for touchdowns just over 4 minutes apart early in the third quarter to open a 28-10 lead in what had been a tight game. Bryant's 10th receiving touchdown tied a school record. Altmyer, who threw for 170 yards, had a TD himself on a keeper from the 1-yard line early in the second quarter. David Olano added a field goal in the fourth to cap Illinois' scoring. Laughery, a sophomore running back, rushed for a career-best 172 yards and topped 100 for the first time. He entered with only one TD this season and two for his career. He had a career-long 64-yard run for a score early in the second half. Coach Bret Bielema said he wasn't surprised by Laughery's explosive performance as the Gibson City, Illinois product rounded back into form after being hampered by a hamstring injury earlier this season. “I thought today would be a day that could happen,” Bielema said. “Today some of those turned into big home run hits we've kind of been waiting on all year.” Laughery said he's been prepping for this kind of game, when he carried the ball 12 times for an average of 14.3 yards. “Finally, the opportunity was there,” said Laughery, who got the game ball. “You know you gotta' hit one and it came together today.” He credited the Illini offensive line with opening space for his breakout performance. “Those guys were covering them (Northwestern's defense) all day long,” Laughery said. “It was awesome running behind the looks we were getting” Northwestern’s Devin Turner intercepted Altmyer twice, including for a 13-yard touchdown return late in the first quarter. Thomas Gordon caught Jack Lausch's 15-yard TD pass with a minute left, then the Wildcats added a two-point conversion to complete the scoring. Northwestern (4-8, 2-7 Big Ten) didn’t pack it in as hosted its second game this season at Wrigley Field, this time on a breezy sunny day with game-time temperature of 20 degrees. It looked like the Illini might run away after Bryant’s 10th receiving touchdown 4:52 into the third. He entered tied for the Big Ten lead. But Luke Akers kicked his second field goal of the game, a 34-yarder, with 5:35 left in the third quarter to cut it to 28-13. Lausch led the Wildcats on their next possession and finished it with an 11-yard touchdown toss to A.J. Henning to narrow the Illini lead to 28-20. Then Mac Resetich intercepted Lausch’s pass 50 seconds into the fourth quarter. Laughery powered up the middle for 31 yards and his third TD about two minutes later to quell the Wildcats' momentum. Northwestern dominated in possession time — 34:32 to 25:28 —and plays — 90 to 53. The margin was even more pronounced in the first half, but the Wildcats settled for a 13-yard touchdown return on Turner’s second pick of the game with 2:14 left in the first quarter and Akers’ 21-yard field goal that opened the scoring 6:29 in. Illinois led 14-10 at the half on Laughery’s 30-yard TD run midway through the first quarter and Altmyer’s keeper 1:39 into the second. Akers missed wide to the right on a 44-yard attempt as time ran out in the half. Both teams’ leading pass receivers were injured. Northwestern’s Bryce Kirtz was knocked out of the game in the first quarter with a lower-body injury after two receptions that upped his total yards to 598. Illinois’ Bryant went to the locker room with about 5 minutes left in the first half after Turner collided with him as he plucked his second interception. Bryant returned, however, for the second half. Illinois: Is in line for a prestigious bowl game appearance and a chance to tie the school record of 10 wins, most recently set during their 2001 Sugar Bowl season. “We wanted to put ourselves in a good position on this day to get to nine wins and see where it can go,” Bielema said. “Just a fun day overall. I don't know what the future holds. It think we're a team that can play with anybody in the country.” Northwestern: Finished its second season under coach David Braun at 4-8 overall and 2-7 in the Big Ten. The Wildcats dropped their final three and five of the last six. Illinois is headed to a bowl game. Northwestern opens its 2025 season at Tulane on Aug. 30. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football . Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://apnews.com/cfbtop25
It was a day to stay home - if you could - across much of midwestern Ontario due to weather. “Pretty darn nasty. I tell everybody, stay at home. Be safe. Stay at home,” said Pat Dunn. All schools were closed across Bruce, Grey, Huron and Perth Counties due to blizzard like conditions across the region. Several roads were closed, events were cancelled, even snowplows were pulled off the roads near Kincardine due to the onslaught of snow. “You just can't see anything. It's awful,” said Sidney Meyers, who travelled from Hanover to Wingham Thursday morning. As much as 60 centimetres of snow is expected to fall through Friday evening for the worst hit parts of the region. That’s on top of as much as 100 centimetres, which fell last week. “We're back almost to the old-fashioned style of winter,” said Dunn. “I know it's a lot of shock for a lot of people. It's the nice thing about technology. We can do an awful lot of things from the truck. You make phone calls, talk to people. A lot of people are home because they're not out and about. We do have to do the odd site visit, but, yeah, you just deal with it and stay in one spot as long as you can. Do your best.” Dunn was limiting his travel as much as he could Thursday, working for a fuel company. Emergency services were warning motorists to travel only if it was absolutely necessary, and to be prepared if they did venture out with a full tank of gas, a charged cell phone, and the winter necessities to survive potentially hours stuck in a ditch. Blizzard-like conditions in Wingham, Ont. seen on Dec. 12, 2024. (Scott Miller/CTV News London) “Ask yourself, could we sit here for a few hours and be comfortable if we had to? We just don't want to see people heading out unprepared,” said Const. Craig Soldan with Huron County OPP. “They don't have any warm clothing. They don't have a blanket; they don't have a charged cell phone or a cell cord even to charge their phone in the car. You don't want to be in that situation.” Blizzard-like conditions in Wingham, Ont. seen on Dec. 12, 2024. (Scott Miller/CTV News London) The blizzard-like conditions are expected to subside sometime on Friday, but until then, midwestern Ontario is pretty much closed. “Yeah, it's pretty rough. Anybody who's going out anywhere outside of town, I don't think I'd be able to work around that. I'd be going stir crazy saying, being like, I'm going to stay at home,” said Meyers. “It's been a wild winter so far. I’m waiting for spring,” said another driver, filling up their gas tank in Wingham. Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. Editor's Picks The Best Gifts To Give Teachers Under $25 20 Of The Best Gifts Worth Splurging On In 2024 15 Amazon Canada Stocking Stuffers Under $10 That Everyone Will Love Home The Good Stuff: Our Favourite Christmas Lights For 2024 Our Guide To The Best Sectional Sofas You Can Get In Canada Our Guide To The Best Electric Snow Shovels In Canada In 2024 (And Where To Get Them) Gifts 22 Tiny (And Wonderful) Gifts To Stuff Your Stockings With This Year The Best Gifts For People Who Are Cold All The Time 15 Unique Gifts You'll Want To Order For Yourself, Too Beauty 12 Budget-Friendly Products To Add To Your Winter Skincare Routine Our Guide To The Best Self Tanners You Can Get In Canada 20 Anti-Aging Skincare Products That Reviewers Can’t Stop Talking About Deals Don’t Walk, Run! These LEGO Kits Are On Sale And Ready To Gift Black Friday May Be Over, But You Can Still Take Advantage Of These Amazing Sales On Amazon Canada It's Officially Travel Tuesday: Here Are The Best Deals On Flights, Hotels, And Vacations London Top Stories 'Music is good for the soul': A holiday concert warms spirits inside the Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre Blizzard warning shuts down large parts of midwestern Ontario 40 to 80 cm of snow in some areas: Blizzard and snow squall warnings up across the region Road closures with deteriorating conditions Trailer comes lose from vehicle and hits hydro pole Expired Health Canada license leads to $7M cannabis seizure in Elgin County Dundas Street now open after morning structure fire Accused in bush bash shooting testifies claiming he feared for his life CTVNews.ca Top Stories Ottawa has sold its stake in Air Canada: sources Two senior federal government sources have confirmed to CTV News that the federal government has sold its stake in Air Canada. 'I recognize these footsteps': How Trump and 'coyote' smuggling changed life at the border Bent signs bolted to the rail threaten fines and imprisonment should violators cross the boundary into the United States, a warning many people are choosing to ignore simply by walking around the barrier. She took a DNA test for fun. Police used it to charge her grandmother with murder in a cold case According to court documents, detectives reopened the cold case in 2017 and then worked with a forensics company to extract DNA from Baby Garnet's partial femur, before sending the results to Identifinders International. Danielle Smith announces new team to patrol Alberta-U.S. border Premier Danielle Smith says her government will create a team of specially-trained sheriffs tasked with patrolling the Alberta-U.S. border. McDonald's employee who called 911 in CEO's shooting is eligible for reward, but it will take time More than 400 tips were called into the New York Police Department's Crime Stoppers tip line during the five-day search for a masked gunman who ambushed and fatally shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week. Man who set fires inside Calgary's municipal building lost testicle during arrest: ASIRT Two Calgary police officers have been cleared of any wrongdoing in an incident that saw a suspect lose a testicle after being shot with an anti-riot weapon. Country star Morgan Wallen sentenced in chair-throwing case Country music star Morgan Wallen on Thursday pleaded guilty to two misdemeanour counts of reckless endangerment for throwing a chair from the rooftop of a six-storey bar in Nashville and nearly hitting two police officers with it. Doug Ford says cutting off U.S. energy supply amid tariff threats a 'last resort' Premier Doug Ford says that cutting off the energy supply to the U.S. remains a “last resort” amid the threat of a promised 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods but he is warning that his government is ultimately prepared to use “every tool” in its toolbox “to protect the livelihoods of the people of Ontario.” Ho ho, oh no: Man sought by police goes down chimney and gets stuck A Massachusetts man trying to escape from police shimmied down the chimney. And got stuck. Kitchener 'Enough is enough': Doug Ford says Ontario could hand encampment drug users $10,000 fines, prison Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government is introducing a suite of measures to help municipalities “address and dismantle” homeless encampments around the province, including steep fines for people who use drugs. Marathon budget meeting ends without setting Waterloo Region budget Waterloo Region Council was expected to set the 2025 budget on Wednesday, but after a marathon meeting, councillors left the horseshoe without making a final decision. Settlement reached in complaint over Canada Post layoffs as strike hits four weeks The union representing Canada Post workers says an unfair labour practice complaint over the company's layoffs has been resolved. Barrie Significant weather event declared in Owen Sound amid blizzard warning The City of Owen Sound has declared a significant weather event with the region under a blizzard warning on Thursday as lake-effect snow squalls hammer the area. Jack-knifed tractor-trailer in Gravenhurst as squalls continue A jack-knifed tractor-trailer caused lane closures along Highway 11 near Bethune Drive South in Gravenhurst. Teen arrested in connection to threat made toward high school: OPP Provincial police arrested a 17-year-old from Bolton accused of making a threat toward a local high school. Windsor Shots fired in South Windsor, one injured An investigation is underway after the Windsor Police Service said multiple shots were fired at a group of people in South Windsor. One injured in Windsor kitchen fire One person has been injured following a kitchen fire in Windsor. Woman charged after throwing pot of coffee in Chatham business: CKPS Chatham-Kent police charged a woman who allegedly threw a pot of coffee when asked to leave a business in Chatham. Northern Ontario BREAKING | Northern Ont. bank employee taken to hospital with serious injuries after shooting An employee at Northern Credit Union in Wawa, Ont., was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a shooter entered the branch and opened fire Thursday morning, the financial institution said in a statement. Stabbing in wooded area of Sudbury results in attempted murder charge Sudbury police have charged a man, 28, with attempted murder after a stabbing in wooded area off Leslie Street on Wednesday night. Ottawa has sold its stake in Air Canada: sources Two senior federal government sources have confirmed to CTV News that the federal government has sold its stake in Air Canada. Sault Ste. Marie BREAKING | Northern Ont. bank employee taken to hospital with serious injuries after shooting An employee at Northern Credit Union in Wawa, Ont., was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a shooter entered the branch and opened fire Thursday morning, the financial institution said in a statement. Snow squall warnings in the Sault Ste. Marie area, up to 50 cm expected by Friday Snow squall warnings issued for the Sault Ste. Marie area off Lake Superior as 30 to 50 cm of snow is expected by Friday. Ontario man charged with sex trafficking underage girls from Sudbury, Kingston Two young girls, from Sudbury and Kingston, Ont., were rescued from sex trafficking in the GTA and their suspected abuser has been charged, but police fear there may be more victims. Ottawa Crews begin removing cargo from ship stuck in St. Lawrence River in eastern Ontario Crews have started work on a new attempt to refloat a cargo ship that ran aground in the St. Lawrence River nearly three weeks ago. Here's what will cost more in the 2025 City of Ottawa budget Ottawa residents will be paying more to board the O-Train and buses, have the garbage picked up, turn on the taps, park on city streets and use recreation facilities in 2025. CTV News Ottawa looks at things that will cost more in Ottawa next year. Two additional arrests made in connection with Val-des-Monts death investigation Police have arrested two additional people in connection with an investigation into a woman's death north of Gatineau earlier this month. Toronto 'Enough is enough': Doug Ford says Ontario could hand encampment drug users $10,000 fines, prison Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government is introducing a suite of measures to help municipalities “address and dismantle” homeless encampments around the province, including steep fines for people who use drugs. Video shows suspects armed with sledgehammer break into spa in Markham Three teenagers and a 19-year-old man have been arrested and three more are at large in connection with a series of spa robberies in Markham and Toronto, one of which was captured on security camera. Dog found after vehicle stolen in Toronto A dog that was inside a vehicle when it was stolen in Toronto on Wednesday has been found, police say. Montreal Montreal homicide rate dropped by more than 20 per cent in 2023: Statistics Canada Newly released figures from Statistics Canada shows that the rate of homicides in the Montreal area dropped significantly in 2023 compared to the previous year. Quebec to pay 30 times more for power out of N.L. plant after decades-long dispute Quebec and Newfoundland announced today a new arrangement that will see Quebec pay 30 times more for power from the Churchill Falls hydroelectricity plant in Labrador. Montreal suburb declares 'end of deer saga' after killing 105 animals in urban park A Montreal suburb is declaring the 'end of the deer saga' today after completing its plan to cull a growing herd of white-tailed deer in one of its parks. Atlantic Bass River, N.S., bridge partially collapses A bridge in Bass River, N.S., partially collapsed on Wednesday. The wooden structure was under construction when one side gave way and fell into the river. N.S. Premier Tim Houston reveals new cabinet, department names The new cabinet for the Nova Scotia government will have its swearing-in ceremony Thursday afternoon. Deal between Ottawa and N.S. First Nation over contested fishery nearly done: lawyer The lawyer for a Mi'kmaq band that has battled Ottawa over its lobster harvest rights says a deal settling the "centuries-old" fishing dispute is nearly complete. Winnipeg 'Concerning:' Manitoba homicides spiked in 2024 Manitoba RCMP has seen a spike in homicides in 2024. New hammer rule to be tested at next Grand Slam of Curling event As far as curling experiments go, a new rule that will be used at the next Grand Slam competition looks like a doozy. Colleen Bready's Forecast: How long will the extreme cold last? Extreme cold continues to hold its grip on much of Manitoba and northwestern Ontario on Thursday. Calgary WATCH LIVE | Calgary police to hold news conference following young woman's death Calgary police will hold a news conference Thursday to speak about the death of a young woman found badly injured on Calgary's Nose Creek Pathway on Monday. Danielle Smith approval rating holds steady at 45%: poll A new poll from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds that Alberta Danielle Smith’s approval rating once again remains relatively unchanged. Man who set fires inside Calgary's municipal building lost testicle during arrest: ASIRT Two Calgary police officers have been cleared of any wrongdoing in an incident that saw a suspect lose a testicle after being shot with an anti-riot weapon. Edmonton BREAKING | Travis Vader, killer of Lyle and Marie McCann, denied day parole The man who killed an Alberta couple in 2010 has been denied day parole. BREAKING | Edmonton police chief to assume leadership roles in Alberta public service, executive council Dale McFee will start a job in the high level of Alberta's government three days after his last day as the chief of Edmonton Police Service in February. Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley quitting legislature seat as of Dec. 30 Former Alberta premier and NDP Leader Rachel Notley is leaving the legislature. Regina Sask. premier says collaboration needed to tackle border security and avoid Trump tariffs Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says an “all hands-on-deck approach” is needed to address border security concerns to avoid U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threat on products from Canada and Mexico. Three charged after Regina police officer assaulted during break and enter investigation Three people are facing a lengthy list of charges after a break and enter investigation led to a Regina police officer being assaulted and injured Tuesday night. Regina General Hospital parkade set to open, will provide 686 more parking spots The grand opening of a new parkade at Regina's General Hospital was celebrated on Thursday. Staff and visitors to the medical centre will be able to use the new facility on Monday. Saskatoon Nearly 1,500 people in Saskatoon are homeless, according to the latest count Nearly 1,500 people in Saskatoon are homeless, according to the latest point-in-time (PiT) Count conducted by the city and outside partners. Prince Albert police release photo of suspect in family/grandparent scam The Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) is releasing a photo of a person of interest in connection with a family/grandparent emergency scam following multiple reports. Sask. premier says collaboration needed to tackle border security and avoid Trump tariffs Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says an “all hands-on-deck approach” is needed to address border security concerns to avoid U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threat on products from Canada and Mexico. Vancouver Crews search for missing skier at B.C. resort Police and rescue crews are searching for a man who was last seen boarding a ski lift at B.C.'s Sun Peaks Resort Tuesday. Man charged after victim pinned to tree with vehicle in Victoria A 34-year-old man is facing multiple criminal charges after allegedly striking a man with his vehicle and pinning him against a tree in Victoria, causing serious injuries. Star centre J.T. Miller set to return to Vancouver Canucks lineup against Panthers Star centre J.T. Miller will return to the Canucks’ lineup on Thursday when Vancouver hosts the Florida Panthers. Vancouver Island Man charged after victim pinned to tree with vehicle in Victoria A 34-year-old man is facing multiple criminal charges after allegedly striking a man with his vehicle and pinning him against a tree in Victoria, causing serious injuries. Police say 42 vehicles vandalized in 'campaign of destruction' in Nanaimo, B.C. Mounties are investigating after more than 40 vehicles were vandalized in what police described as a "campaign of destruction" across Nanaimo, B.C. Crews search for missing skier at B.C. resort Police and rescue crews are searching for a man who was last seen boarding a ski lift at B.C.'s Sun Peaks Resort Tuesday. Stay ConnectedAlgert Global LLC raised its holdings in shares of TransUnion ( NYSE:TRU – Free Report ) by 107.2% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 6,217 shares of the business services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,217 shares during the period. Algert Global LLC’s holdings in TransUnion were worth $651,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in TRU. Tidal Investments LLC grew its position in TransUnion by 8.3% during the first quarter. Tidal Investments LLC now owns 3,981 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $318,000 after purchasing an additional 304 shares in the last quarter. Swedbank AB acquired a new stake in shares of TransUnion during the 1st quarter valued at $15,158,000. DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale grew its holdings in shares of TransUnion by 0.9% during the 1st quarter. DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale now owns 64,657 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $5,064,000 after acquiring an additional 588 shares in the last quarter. DNB Asset Management AS increased its stake in shares of TransUnion by 5.6% in the second quarter. DNB Asset Management AS now owns 36,506 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $2,707,000 after acquiring an additional 1,939 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. raised its holdings in shares of TransUnion by 359.2% during the second quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 9,804 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $727,000 after acquiring an additional 7,669 shares in the last quarter. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several research analysts have weighed in on the company. Oppenheimer dropped their target price on TransUnion from $122.00 to $115.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, November 20th. Needham & Company LLC restated a “hold” rating on shares of TransUnion in a report on Thursday, October 24th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on shares of TransUnion from $125.00 to $135.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 24th. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their target price on shares of TransUnion from $97.00 to $109.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 2nd. Finally, UBS Group began coverage on shares of TransUnion in a research note on Tuesday, October 1st. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $110.00 price objective for the company. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and ten have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $106.38. Insider Activity In other TransUnion news, EVP Timothy J. Martin sold 2,500 shares of TransUnion stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $95.65, for a total transaction of $239,125.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now directly owns 49,239 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,709,710.35. This trade represents a 4.83 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link . Also, Director George M. Awad sold 12,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $100.00, for a total transaction of $1,200,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 27,026 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,702,600. The trade was a 30.75 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 19,500 shares of company stock worth $1,954,740. Company insiders own 0.22% of the company’s stock. TransUnion Stock Up 0.5 % Shares of TRU stock opened at $101.50 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $103.61 and a 200-day moving average of $90.25. The firm has a market cap of $19.78 billion, a PE ratio of 88.26, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 1.62. The company has a quick ratio of 1.68, a current ratio of 1.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19. TransUnion has a 12 month low of $57.80 and a 12 month high of $113.17. TransUnion ( NYSE:TRU – Get Free Report ) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 23rd. The business services provider reported $1.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.01 by $0.03. TransUnion had a net margin of 5.47% and a return on equity of 15.38%. The company had revenue of $1.09 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.06 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.80 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 12.0% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts predict that TransUnion will post 3.44 EPS for the current year. TransUnion Announces Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, December 9th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 22nd will be issued a dividend of $0.105 per share. This represents a $0.42 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.41%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 22nd. TransUnion’s payout ratio is presently 36.52%. TransUnion Profile ( Free Report ) TransUnion operates as a global consumer credit reporting agency that provides risk and information solutions. The company operates through U.S. Markets, International, and Consumer Interactive segments. The U.S. Markets segment provides consumer reports, actionable insights, and analytic services to businesses, which uses its services to acquire new customers; assess consumer ability to pay for services; identify cross-selling opportunities; measure and manage debt portfolio risk; collect debt; verify consumer identities; and mitigate fraud risk. Featured Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding TRU? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for TransUnion ( NYSE:TRU – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for TransUnion Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for TransUnion and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
AP Business SummaryBrief at 3:14 p.m. EST
Hasbro stock shoots up as Elon Musk ponders buying company for D&D
The BGL Automotive Aftermarket Insider – AAPEX/SEMA Show Recap , /PRNewswire/ -- Investor interest in automotive aftermarket M&A will remain high in 2025 as favorable tailwinds, including an increasingly aging car parc, more miles traveled, and the proliferation of new technologies, continue to drive the industry forward, according to an industry report released by the Automotive Aftermarket investment banking team at Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL). Inside the report, BGL shares its annual recap of the 2024 AAPEX and SEMA Shows in . The automotive aftermarket M&A environment and strategies impacting current and future deal activity are discussed, and optimism and interest in the sector remain high. Political discussion pervaded conversations more than ever before among company owners and investors, largely due to the unique timing of the show and our U.S. Presidential Election. Through discussions with owners and other industry leaders, BGL identified key strategies that companies are employing to navigate uncertainty and challenges facing the industry. Key takeaways include: BGL's maintains coverage of the broad automotive sector, including the automotive supply chain, automotive aftermarket, and the on- and off-highway commercial vehicle sectors. Our team has executed numerous transactions for private, public, or institutionally-backed companies in the automotive industry, including M&A sell-side advisory, financial restructuring advisory, and capital markets advisory. Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm focused on the global middle market. The firm advises private and public corporations and private equity groups on , , , , and other strategic matters. BGL has investment banking offices in , , , , and , and real estate offices in , , and . The firm is also a founding member of REACH Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions, enabling BGL to service clients in more than 30 countries around the world. Securities transactions are conducted through Brown, Gibbons, Lang & Company Securities, LLC, an affiliate of Brown Gibbons Lang & Company LLC and a registered broker-dealer and member of and . For more information, please visit . View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Brown Gibbons Lang & CompanyEngineering Technology Students Create Powered Wheelchair for Children Through GoBabyGo Initiative
'We grew up as those kids': This SC group helps struggling youth find hope through skateboarding
CLEVELAND , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearstead Advisors, LLC ("Clearstead") today announced that Bradley D. Knapp , CFA, CAIA will become President and Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2025 . Mr. Knapp succeeds David C. Fulton, Jr. , CFA, Chief Executive since 2014, who will continue to serve on the firm's Board of Directors. Clearstead, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio , is a rapidly growing financial advisory firm advising over $47 billion * for private clients, institutions, and trust clients. The firm has offices in nine cities and a professional team of 250 individuals. In 2022, Flexpoint Ford, a private equity firm specializing in investments in the financial services and healthcare industries, acquired a majority stake in Clearstead, alongside more than 70 employees who continue to own a significant portion of the firm. Mr. Knapp takes charge of a larger and more complex firm than existed ten years ago. Under Mr. Fulton's leadership, Clearstead's revenues and earnings have grown significantly, and the number of employees and assets under advisement have increased several times. Clearstead also added capabilities in tax compliance and financial planning, and formed Clearstead Trust, a nondepository trust company. The firm has acquired eleven firms in the past ten years. Mr. Knapp's appointment is part of a longstanding management succession plan at Clearstead. Mr. Fulton comments, "Brad is a remarkable leader who has been instrumental to strategic initiatives at Clearstead, including accelerating organic growth through the addition of new channels and holistic service offerings, investing in technology to improve the client and advisor experience, and expanding our geographic footprint through integrating a number of strategic acquisitions. He has my highest endorsement." Mr. Knapp holds the Chartered Financial Analyst and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designations and joined Clearstead in 2016. Mr. Knapp has held positions in the private client and institutional groups at the firm and has served as President from 2023 to the present. Since 2018, he has run the firm's Private Client and Trust practices. Brad has over 25 years of experience in wealth advisory and investment management, having held positions with two major financial institutions prior to joining Clearstead. "I am fortunate in my new role to have an excellent team around the country dedicated to delivering value to our clients and helping them meet their financial goals," said Brad Knapp . "Clearstead's vision starts with delivering the best solutions possible for our clients and creating an environment in which our employees and advisors can thrive. I believe Clearstead has an exceptional opportunity to build on the impressive record of growth and innovation under Dave's leadership and look forward to continuing our work together." "We want to thank Dave for his partnership as CEO of Clearstead and for the instrumental role he has played to build and grow Clearstead into the business it is today," say Daniel Edelman and Steve Begleiter , Clearstead Board Members and Managing Directors at Flexpoint Ford. "The success and growth that Clearstead has experienced is a testament to Dave's leadership and we are thrilled to see that he has chosen Brad as his successor to carry on the Clearstead vision." About Clearstead Advisors, LLC: Founded in 1989, the Cleveland -based Clearstead is a leading financial advisory firm advising over $47 billion for private clients, institutions, and trust clients. For thousands of private clients – families, individuals, and related entities – Clearstead integrates financial planning, tax planning and compliance, family office, and trust services with research-driven investment management. Clearstead also serves nearly 300 institutional clients – endowments and foundations, healthcare organizations, colleges and universities, and retirement funds – by developing investment policy and asset allocation, selecting investments, and reporting on performance and policy compliance. For more information, visit www.clearstead.com *Includes the assets of Clearstead Trust and Avalon Trust, which are not registered with the SEC. SOURCE Clearstead
Iris Recognition Market to Witness Massive Growth | Major Giants Iris ID, IDEMIA, NECMikaela Shiffrin suffers abrasion on hip during crash on final run of World Cup giant slalom
