By engaging with all Syrian groups, the United States aims to create a conducive environment for dialogue and negotiation, with the ultimate goal of achieving a peaceful political transition in Syria. This approach recognizes the reality that a lasting solution to the conflict can only be achieved through a negotiated settlement that takes into account the interests and concerns of all parties involved.As the day progresses, all eyes will be on the gold market to see how prices continue to fluctuate. Analysts are closely watching key economic indicators and global events that could influence investor behavior and ultimately impact gold prices.
Tecno has launched the Pop 9 LTE smartphone in the Indian market. The device offers features that are quite cool for a device that comes with a price tag of Rs 6699 (which is way cheap). The device offers a Mediatek Helio G50 SoC at the core. Tecno Pop 9 smartphone is expected to get 6.67” LCD with HD+ resolution like the African variant of the same. On the front, the device gets a dynamic punch hole camera which is 8MP in nature. The dynamic punch hole is quite similar to the Dynamic Island that is offered by Apple. Tecno has offered the feature by offering some animations around the front camera. Well, if you think that the Dynamic Island is the only thing that resembles to the iPhone 15; we also get back Camera Island similar to the same. At the rear, the Tecno Pop 9 gets a 13MP sensor along with PDAF. Important features on the smartphone include 5000 mAh battery, 3GB RAM which can be doubled with Memory Fusion feature in Settings, IR blaster and much more. The Tecno Pop 9 gets a 64GB storage onboard. Whne it comes to colours we get three colours- Glittery White, Lime Green or Startrail Black. The device will be available from Novemeber 26 on Amazon India.Another notable announcement from the meeting was the focus on further opening up the financial sector to foreign investors. This move is seen as a positive step towards attracting more foreign capital into the Chinese market, enhancing market efficiency, and promoting healthy competition. Securities brokers are optimistic about the potential benefits this will bring to the market in terms of increased liquidity and improved access to global investment opportunities.Pathstone Holdings LLC grew its holdings in shares of Casella Waste Systems, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CWST – Free Report ) by 4.2% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 51,589 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,057 shares during the period. Pathstone Holdings LLC owned about 0.09% of Casella Waste Systems worth $5,133,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. New Covenant Trust Company N.A. bought a new position in Casella Waste Systems during the 1st quarter worth $26,000. Opal Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Casella Waste Systems in the second quarter worth $29,000. GAMMA Investing LLC raised its stake in Casella Waste Systems by 76.4% in the second quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 321 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 139 shares in the last quarter. Liberty One Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in Casella Waste Systems during the second quarter worth about $167,000. Finally, Amalgamated Bank grew its stake in Casella Waste Systems by 6.4% during the third quarter. Amalgamated Bank now owns 2,110 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $210,000 after buying an additional 126 shares in the last quarter. 99.51% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. Casella Waste Systems Stock Up 1.1 % Shares of CWST opened at $112.56 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.13 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 938.00, a PEG ratio of 6.48 and a beta of 0.99. Casella Waste Systems, Inc. has a 52 week low of $79.16 and a 52 week high of $112.85. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 2.48 and a current ratio of 2.55. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $102.99 and a 200-day moving average of $102.03. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Stifel Nicolaus reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $117.00 price target (up previously from $110.00) on shares of Casella Waste Systems in a report on Monday, August 5th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut their target price on Casella Waste Systems from $114.00 to $107.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, November 1st. Raymond James boosted their price target on Casella Waste Systems from $121.00 to $122.00 and gave the stock a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, September 19th. Finally, William Blair initiated coverage on Casella Waste Systems in a research report on Thursday, October 3rd. They issued an “outperform” rating on the stock. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, three have issued a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $111.50. Get Our Latest Analysis on CWST Insider Buying and Selling at Casella Waste Systems In other Casella Waste Systems news, SVP Paul Ligon sold 1,730 shares of Casella Waste Systems stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.81, for a total transaction of $184,781.30. Following the transaction, the senior vice president now directly owns 21,085 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,252,088.85. The trade was a 7.58 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link . Corporate insiders own 4.24% of the company’s stock. Casella Waste Systems Profile ( Free Report ) Casella Waste Systems, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a vertically integrated solid waste services company in the United States. It offers resource management services primarily in the areas of solid waste collection and disposal, transfer, recycling, and organics services to residential, commercial, municipal, institutional, and industrial customers. Read More Want to see what other hedge funds are holding CWST? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Casella Waste Systems, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CWST – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Casella Waste Systems Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Casella Waste Systems and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
Black plastic kitchen utensil risks were overstated. But you should still toss them, group saysMunich: Every winter, as smog blankets Delhi and its neighbouring regions, the irony is hard to miss. The city symbolising India's rapid development is also emblematic of its environmental crises. Yet, this annual disaster is not inevitable. As a Tsinghua University graduate student in Beijing, I couldn't help but reflect on how the city had faced a similar crisis not too long ago. Its infamous 'airpocalypse' seemed overwhelming. Yet, Beijing transformed its skies from grey to blue, setting a compelling blueprint for reform. Cities like Beijing - and London - have shown that with political will, change is possible. Beijing reduced PM2.5 levels by over 50% between 2013 and 2017. A 3-year action plan, 'Blue Sky War', targeted pollution at its source. Coal consumption was reduced through cleaner natural gas, shutting down coal-fired plants and relocating polluting industries. Stricter emission standards were enforced for vehicles and factories, alongside aggressive EV promotion and public transport subsidies. The city also prioritised urban greenery, converting rooftops and industrial sites into green spaces to mitigate pollution. However, replicating Beijing's strategy requires caution, as many coal plants were relocated outside central Beijing, transferring pollution rather than eliminating it. Transitioning to cleaner plants, or phasing out coal, is essential to avoid burdening vulnerable communities elsewhere. What truly made the difference, as highlighted in Siddharth Singh's 2018 book, The Great Smog of India, was that Beijing succeeded by elevating air pollution to the highest political priority. The Blue Sky policy became a central framework, with leaders making public commitments and holding local officials accountable. 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Results were remarkable. Within a few years, Beijing transitioned from suffocating smog to significantly clearer skies. London's story is equally instructive. Once infamous for its 'pea soup' smog - a deadly mix of coal smoke and fog that claimed thousands of lives and was immortalised in Victorian literature - the city took bold steps to improve air quality. After the 'Great Smog of London', which covered the city with toxic smog for five days in December 1952, Parliament passed the Clean Air Act of 1956, banning coal in urban areas, introducing smokeless zones and marking a turning point in urban environmental action. Congestion charges in 2000's London curbed car usage, supported by expanded public transport. Investments in cleaner buses, EVs and cycling infrastructure made sustainable mobility accessible. Urban planning prioritizsed green spaces, low-emission zones and pedestrian-friendly designs, while public awareness fostered shared responsibility. So, what lessons do these two cities offer Delhi? Clean air is a right: Political will among policymakers to prioritise clean air must align with the scale of the crisis. India's successes - such as eradicating polio, rolling out Aadhaar and delivering Covid-19 vaccines - show that when politicians commit to a cause, transformative progress is possible. While many argue that tackling pollution would come at the cost of economic growth, China's example proves otherwise. Its economy grew over 6% annually even as it halved air pollution, showing that solving for pollution and robust growth can coexist. After London was covered with toxic smog for five days in Dec 1952, Parliament passed the Clean Air Act of 1956, banning coal in urban areas, and introducing smokeless zones Tackle dispersed sources: Culprits of Delhi's pollution crisis are numerous and interlinked. While vehicular emissions and industrial pollution draw the most attention, nearly half of the city's PM2.5 load stems from sources like construction dust, debris on public land, garbage burning and unpaved roads. Efforts like the intervention of A-PAG (Air Pollution Action Group) show that monitoring, enforcement and public engagement can make a difference. However, the sheer scale of the problem demands a systemic overhaul, tackling root causes. Coordination is key: Coordinated action across states, particularly to address stubble-burning in nearby regions, is a must. Finger-pointing between states has only delayed progress. Expecting individual state leaders to resolve it alone is like trying to mop up a flooded room while the tap remains open. Ministries such as power, environment and health must collaborate, rather than work in silos. This level of coordination is non-negotiable if we are to address the persistent smog that blankets northern India each winter. Beijing reduced PM2.5 levels by over 50% between 2013 and 2017. A 3-year ‘Blue Sky War’ targeted pollution at its source, with leaders making public commitments and holding local officials accountable Reuse stubble: Stubble-burning can be seen as an opportunity. Startups are turning rice straw into biofuel, proving agricultural waste to be a key raw material. The National Policy on Biofuels, which incentivises the use of agricultural waste as input, offers a promising framework. Technologies like the Happy Seeder - a tractor-mounted machine that sows seeds directly into recently-harvested fields, without the need to prepare a seedbed - and financial incentives for farmers could help make stubble-burning a relic of the past. Who says fighting pollution can't be a win-win? All-round reform: Bold reforms are needed to rethink urban design, reduce congestion and expand public transport systems. Delhi must replace headline-grabbing but insufficient stop-gap measures, like the odd-even scheme, with systemic solutions that tackle pollution at its root. Delhi has the knowledge, tools and global examples to guide its fight for clean air. What it needs now is focus, urgency and determination to act decisively. The stakes are high. But so is the potential reward: a national capital where smog-filled skies give way to clear blue horizons.
After a sprawling hacking campaign exposed the communications of an unknown number of Americans, U.S. cybersecurity officials are advising people to use encryption in their communications. To safeguard against the risks highlighted by the campaign, which originated in China, federal cybersecurity authorities released an extensive list of security recommendations for U.S. telecom companies — such as Verizon and AT&T — that were targeted. The advice includes one tip we can all put into practice with our phones: “Ensure that traffic is end-to-end encrypted to the maximum extent possible.” End-to-end encryption, also known as E2EE, means that messages are scrambled so that only the sender and recipient can see them. If anyone else intercepts the message, all they will see is garble that can't be unscrambled without the key. Law enforcement officials had until now resisted this type of encryption because it means the technology companies themselves won't be able to look at the messages, nor respond to law enforcement requests to turn the data over. Here's a look at various ways ordinary consumers can use end-to-end encryption: Officials said the hackers targeted the metadata of a large number of customers, including information on the dates, times and recipients of calls and texts. They also managed to see the content from texts from a much smaller number of victims. If you're an iPhone user, information in text messages that you send to someone else who also has an iPhone will be encrypted end-to-end. Just look for the blue text bubbles, which indicate that they are encrypted iMessages. The same goes for Android users sending texts through Google Messages. There will be a lock next to the timestamp on each message to indicate the encryption is on. But there's a weakness. When iPhone and Android users text each other, the messages are encrypted only using Rich Communication Services, an industry standard for instant messaging that replaces the older SMS and MMS standards. Apple has noted that RCS messages “aren’t end-to-end encrypted, which means they’re not protected from a third party reading them while they’re sent between devices.” Samsung, which sells Android smartphones, has also hinted at the issue in a footnote at the bottom of a press release last month on RCS, saying, “Encryption only available for Android to Android communication.” To avoid getting caught out when trading texts, experts recommend using encrypted messaging apps. Privacy advocates are big fans of Signal, which applies end-to-end encryption to all messages and voice calls. The independent nonprofit group behind the app promises never to sell, rent or lease customer data and has made its source code publicly available so that it can be audited by anyone to examine it “for security and correctness.” Signal's encryption protocol is so reputable that it has been integrated into rival WhatsApp, so users will enjoy the same level of security protection as Signal, which has a much smaller user base. End-to-end encryption is also the default mode for Facebook Messenger, which like WhatsApp is owned by Meta Platforms. Telegram is an app that can be used for one-on-one conversations, group chats and broadcast “channels" but contrary to popular perception, it doesn't turn on end-to-end encryption by default. Users have to switch on the option. And it doesn’t work with group chats. Cybersecurity experts have warned people against using Telegram for private communications and pointed out that only its opt-in ‘secret chat’ feature is encrypted from end-to-end. The app also has a reputation for being a haven for scammers and criminal activity, highlighted by founder and CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in France. Instead of using your phone to make calls through a wireless cellular network, you can make voice calls with Signal and WhatsApp. Both apps encrypt calls with the same technology that they use to encrypt messages. There are other options. If you have an iPhone you can use Facetime for calls, while Android owners can use the Google Fi service, which are both end-to-end encrypted. The only catch with all these options is that, as with using the chat services to send messages, the person on the other end will also have to have the app installed. WhatsApp and Signal users can customize their privacy preferences in the settings, including hiding an IP address during calls to prevent your general location from being guessed. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!In his absence, rumors had swirled about Ma's whereabouts and the reasons behind his retreat from the public eye. Some speculated that he had fallen out of favor with the Chinese authorities, while others feared he had been silenced for his outspoken views on issues such as regulatory reform and financial inclusion. However, Ma brushed off these rumors with a smile, insisting that he had simply taken a step back to focus on personal endeavors and philanthropic initiatives.
Zelensky's push to engage with Biden on NATO membership reflects Ukraine's aspirations for greater security and stability in the region. Since Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine, the country has sought closer ties with Western allies to bolster its defenses against Russian aggression. Membership in NATO would provide Ukraine with enhanced security guarantees and a stronger deterrent against potential threats.
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US stock market, Wall Street are making wrong S&P 500 predictions for 2025? Expert cites forecasting blunders since 2000Pregnant Charlotte Crosby hires security after being rushed to hospital amid burglary ordealShares of AtriCure, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ATRC – Get Free Report ) have earned a consensus rating of “Buy” from the nine brokerages that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating. The average 12-month price target among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $43.11. A number of brokerages have commented on ATRC. Oppenheimer increased their price objective on AtriCure from $32.00 to $36.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on AtriCure from $30.00 to $40.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 30th. BTIG Research reduced their target price on shares of AtriCure from $58.00 to $53.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, July 31st. Needham & Company LLC increased their target price on shares of AtriCure from $34.00 to $40.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 30th. Finally, UBS Group boosted their price target on shares of AtriCure from $35.00 to $40.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 30th. Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on AtriCure Institutional Trading of AtriCure AtriCure Stock Performance NASDAQ ATRC opened at $35.74 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $1.74 billion, a P/E ratio of -42.99 and a beta of 1.41. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $30.78 and a 200 day simple moving average of $25.77. The company has a current ratio of 3.62, a quick ratio of 2.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. AtriCure has a 12-month low of $18.94 and a 12-month high of $42.99. AtriCure ( NASDAQ:ATRC – Get Free Report ) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 29th. The medical device company reported ($0.17) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.19) by $0.02. AtriCure had a negative net margin of 8.70% and a negative return on equity of 8.12%. The firm had revenue of $115.91 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $112.23 million. During the same period last year, the company earned ($0.20) earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 17.9% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts predict that AtriCure will post -0.72 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. About AtriCure ( Get Free Report AtriCure, Inc develops, manufactures, and sells devices for surgical ablation of cardiac tissue, exclusion of the left atrial appendage, and temporarily blocking pain by ablating peripheral nerves to medical centers in the United States, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, and internationally. The company offers Isolator Synergy Clamps, single-use disposable radio frequency products; multifunctional pens and linear ablation devices, such as the MAX Pen device that enables surgeons to evaluate cardiac arrhythmias, perform temporary cardiac pacing, sensing, and stimulation, and ablate cardiac tissue with the same device; and the Coolrail device, which enables users to make longer linear lines of ablation. Read More Receive News & Ratings for AtriCure Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for AtriCure and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .In the fast-paced world of entertainment, the spotlight often falls on young actors who captivate audiences with their talent and charisma. Jackson Yee, a rising star in the Chinese entertainment industry, has recently spoken out about the social responsibility that comes with being a young actor, emphasizing the importance of having a deep-seated respect for the craft.
