Hybrid Commercial Legal Services Market to Witness Stunning Growth with EY, Deloitte Legal, UnitedLexCanon U.S.A. Earns BenchmarkPortal’s Prestigious Center of Excellence Certification for 16th Consecutive Year Canon U.S.A. has received BenchmarkPortal’s esteemed certification as a Center of Excellence for Customer Solutions for the 16th consecutive year. BenchmarkPortal, renowned for its rigorous evaluation criteria, again awarded this honor to Canon, citing the company’s consistent dedication to efficiency and effectiveness in its Customer Solutions Center. The certification is granted to contact centers ranking in the top 10 percent, following meticulous audits and comparisons of performance indicators among peer organizations. The evaluation prioritizes Canon’s Customer Solutions Center’s outstanding performance across cost and quality-related parameters, surpassing industry benchmarks. “Maintaining high levels of excellence in the center over a period of years is a wonderful testimony to the contact center management team, the frontline agents – as well as senior managers, who support and encourage this excellence,” says . “Canon U.S.A., Inc.’s contact center professionals have shown exceptional dedication and results, for which I commend them.” Canon joins an elite group of only 10 companies worldwide to achieve the Center of Excellence certification for 16 consecutive years. “We are pleased to once again earn this prestigious certification and are proud to be recognized by BenchmarkPortal for a 16th consecutive year,” says . “This honor is a testament to Canon’s tireless pursuit of providing strong service and support to our customers. We appreciate the collective efforts and commitment of our Customer Solutions Center team, who embody Canon’s commitment to providing outstanding service delivery.”
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Pathstone Holdings LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Shopify Inc. ( NYSE:SHOP – Free Report ) (TSE:SHOP) by 3.8% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 68,800 shares of the software maker’s stock after buying an additional 2,487 shares during the period. Pathstone Holdings LLC’s holdings in Shopify were worth $5,514,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of SHOP. Oliver Lagore Vanvalin Investment Group increased its position in Shopify by 100.0% during the second quarter. Oliver Lagore Vanvalin Investment Group now owns 400 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. Cultivar Capital Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Shopify during the 2nd quarter valued at about $33,000. Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. bought a new position in shares of Shopify in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Rosenberg Matthew Hamilton lifted its holdings in Shopify by 41.3% in the 3rd quarter. Rosenberg Matthew Hamilton now owns 455 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 133 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. bought a new stake in Shopify during the second quarter worth approximately $39,000. Institutional investors own 69.27% of the company’s stock. Analysts Set New Price Targets SHOP has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. DZ Bank lowered shares of Shopify from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Thursday. JMP Securities boosted their target price on shares of Shopify from $80.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “market outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 13th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on Shopify from $90.00 to $120.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 13th. Piper Sandler boosted their price objective on Shopify from $67.00 to $94.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 13th. Finally, Morgan Stanley raised their target price on Shopify from $80.00 to $85.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, August 8th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, seventeen have issued a hold rating, twenty-three have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $94.95. Shopify Stock Up 0.5 % NYSE SHOP opened at $106.96 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $85.50 and its 200 day simple moving average is $72.15. Shopify Inc. has a one year low of $48.56 and a one year high of $115.62. The firm has a market cap of $138.02 billion, a PE ratio of 99.96, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.09 and a beta of 2.36. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a current ratio of 7.10 and a quick ratio of 7.10. About Shopify ( Free Report ) Shopify Inc, a commerce company, provides a commerce platform and services in Canada, the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, Australia, China, and Latin America. The company’s platform enables merchants to displays, manages, markets, and sells its products through various sales channels, including web and mobile storefronts, physical retail locations, pop-up shops, social media storefronts, native mobile apps, buy buttons, and marketplaces; and enables to manage products and inventory, process orders and payments, fulfill and ship orders, new buyers and build customer relationships, source products, leverage analytics and reporting, manage cash, payments and transactions, and access financing. Featured Articles Want to see what other hedge funds are holding SHOP? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Shopify Inc. ( NYSE:SHOP – Free Report ) (TSE:SHOP). Receive News & Ratings for Shopify Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Shopify and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
In this expert discussion at the 22nd Annual World Congress Insulin Resistance Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease (WCIRDC) , Yehuda Handelsman, MD, medical director and principal investigator for The Metabolic Institute of America (TMIOA) and chair and program director for WCIRDC, discussed key insights from this year’s meeting, including the foundational role of insulin resistance in cardiometabolic, renal, and hepatic complications. Handelsman highlighted the multifaceted nature of insulin resistance, exploring its causes—such as elevated cortisol levels—and its link to comorbidities like kidney disease and bone health, particularly involving parathyroid hormone. Handelsman also introduced the Diabetes CardioRenal Metabolic (DCRM) 2.0 Recommendations, an updated, internationally focused guideline designed to address the interconnected nature of diabetes, cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic diseases. Unlike traditional guidelines that are discipline-specific, DCRM 2.0 was developed in collaboration by over 50 specialists, including endocrinologists, cardiologists, nephrologists, and primary care physicians. He noted this version is an expansion of its 2022 predecessor by incorporating new areas such as pulmonary disease, inflammation, obesity, and technology while maintaining a streamlined, easy-to-follow format for diagnosis, prevention, and management of multi-system conditions. Since its publication, Handlesman indicated DCRM 2.0 has gained significant global traction, becoming the most-cited paper in the journal’s history. In particular, Handelsman emphasized its international adaptability, with presentations already occurring across Europe, Asia, and major conferences such as the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2024. Overall, the comprehensive recommendations seek to provide practical, integrated care frameworks to improve outcomes for patients with complex cardiometabolic diseases. Relevant disclosures for Handelsman include Amarin, Amgen, BI-Lilly, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, and others. Reference Handlesman Y. Everything IR - Cardiometabolic Diseases. Presented at the 22nd Annual World Congress Insulin Resistance Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease (WCIRDC). Los Angeles, California. December 12-14, 2024. Handlesman Y. DRCM 2.0. Presented at the 22nd Annual World Congress Insulin Resistance Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease (WCIRDC). Los Angeles, California. December 12-14, 2024.From health care to education, agriculture to finance, and workforce to civil rights, a new 253-page from the bipartisan House Task Force on (AI) offers key findings and recommendations to support innovation in AI and inform policymaking. The task force, co-chaired by California Reps. Jay Obernolte and Ted Lieu, was and tasked with producing this report. It complements related federal efforts, like the and . The report released Tuesday, which Lieu described as “only the first step,” outlines guiding principles, 66 key findings, and 89 recommendations organized into 15 chapters. It is intended to be a tool to help Congress evaluate future policies. “Collaborating across party lines to find consensus is not easy, and that is especially true for something as far-reaching and complex as AI,” Lieu said in a . “Despite the wide spectrum of political views of members on our task force, we created a report that reflects our shared vision for a future where we protect people and champion American innovation.” The report first offers several guiding principles to act as considerations informing high-level policy: identify AI issue novelty, promote AI innovation, protect against AI risks and harms, empower government with AI, affirm the use of a sectoral regulatory structure, take an incremental approach, and keep humans at the center of AI policy. In the first principle, the report states that policymakers can avoid duplication by considering whether issues raised by AI have precedent in existing laws. Some this, explaining existing privacy and non-discrimination laws can often be applied to AI technologies. The report’s 15 chapters represent different areas of focus for AI issues and innovation, each of which includes findings and recommendations. The report focus areas are government use; federal pre-emption of state law; data privacy; national security; research, development and standards; civil rights and civil liberties; education and workforce; intellectual property; content authenticity; open and closed systems; energy usage and data centers; small business; agriculture; health care; and financial services. On government use, the report advises the federal government to support and adopt AI standards to govern use, reduce administrative burden for AI use, improve systems’ cybersecurity, encourage supportive data governance strategies, and understand and support government workforce AI needs. Its second chapter argues federal legislation pre-empts state AI laws, which can help the federal government accomplish its AI policy goals and address across states. On data privacy, the report advises promoting secure access to data and taking a tech-neutral approach to privacy laws. AI is a critical component of national security, the report posits, and a technology being used by U.S. adversaries; it recommends congressional oversight, more AI training at the Department of Defense, and continued oversight over autonomous weapon policies. International cooperation on AI in military contexts should be supported, according to the report. AI’s impact on different industries and support for research and development deserve continued monitoring, it advises; public-private partnerships are projected to be a key component of this. Small-business research on AI, the report says, should also be supported. Improper AI use can violate civil rights laws, the report acknowledges, though its writers indicate human oversight can help identify and mitigate this risk. They also recommend agencies be transparent about AI in decision-making and take action to protect against the use of AI in decision-making where it has the . When considering education and workforce needs, the report argues more resources for AI literacy are needed, and recommends support for the National Science Foundation in its development of curriculum. Existing workforce development programs, it finds, may need to be re-evaluated to address AI skilling needs. The report recommends clarification on intellectual property regulations and action to counter . In a similar vein, its content authenticity chapter explores how content produced by generative AI systems can be authenticated, arguing no such single technical solution exists right now. The report recommends a risk-based approach, ensuring victims of harmful content of this nature have tools to address the harm. The report supports , with continued monitoring of their risks. AI technology currently uses significant energy, even in the most advanced models, which creates a security risk around grid resilience and . The report recommends new standards and metrics for communicating energy use, and greater exploration of its role in energy-efficiency initiatives. For small businesses, AI literacy and the resources to use the tools may be lacking; efforts to support small businesses' AI literacy and adoption should be considered, the report finds. In agriculture, the report acknowledges the potential for enhanced productivity and resource management, noting the as an impediment. AI can be used in health care to speed drug development and clinical diagnosis but, per the report, its use should be safe and transparent and use a risk-management approach to AI adoption, to prevent . The report finds AI can be transformative for and expand access to financial services, but its adoption should be responsible and protect consumers. A principles-based regulatory approach will allow flexibility and ensure regulations do not hinder adoption by small businesses. More information on the task force's findings can be found in the report, which Obernolte referred to in a statement as “an essential tool” for AI policymaking.BUIES CREEK, N.C. (AP) — Tyrell Greene Jr. ran for three touchdowns, Devin Matthews added 134 yards on the ground with a score and Towson beat Campbell 45-23 on Saturday. Greene scored on a 7-yard run with 12:55 remaining, and after Tigers’ Will Middleton intercepted a Mike Chandler II pass, he broke loose for a 30-yard touchdown that stretched the Towson lead to 35-16 about 30 seconds later. Green also had a 3-yard TD run in the second quarter and finished with 41 yards rushing on nine carries. Matthews carried the ball 15 times and scored on a 54-yard run for Towson (7-5, 5-3 Coastal Athletic Association). Seth Brown completed 10 of 15 passes for 156 yards with a touchdown and Christopher Watkins added a late TD run. Mark Biggins had a 1-yard touchdown run for Campbell (3-9, 1-7). Chandler was 13-of-27 passing for 135 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. Connor Lytton made 3 of 5 field goal attempts for the Camels. The Tigers secured their second winning season in three seasons and its first seven-win season since 2019. It was the first meeting between the teams. __ Get alerts on the latest AP Top 25 poll throughout the season. 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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Many little girls venture to New York City around the holidays and get wide-eyed when they walk up to Radio City Music Hall. Some dream of being in the kickline alongside the dozens of Rockettes in sparkling and festive costumes. It only becomes a reality for very few talented, lucky dancers. Gracie Epperson saw the show as a young girl and, having taken dance classes starting at the age of 3, felt called to perform in the show someday. "I just fell in love with it, like I want to do that, I need to do that," Epperson said. "I want the sparkly costumes; I need to kick." She worked diligently through her teen years, participating in competition dance through In Motion Dance Studio in Winston-Salem. "You just wanted to watch her dance," studio owner Michelle Nicholson said. "You knew she was going to be something special." At the age of 18, Epperson moved to New York City with her sights set on Radio City Music Hall. It took six years of auditions and workshops before she finally got the call that she was going to be a Rockette. "It took me six years to audition, and I’m really, I'm proud of that because I think you should never give up on your dreams," she said. "I’m very thankful for my community in Winston, and I credit so much to them for me getting here today. They were always there. Those are the people that inspire me to keep going." Landing the role was just the start of more hard work for Epperson. She described their training, which was six hours a day, six days a week, as "very physically demanding." It's all to create that iconic synchronized kickline. "It’s really cool to see a group of 36 women make a line," she said. "It was really magical to be on that side of things and watch us all come together as a team. It’s really a sisterhood. ... Everyone is so nice and encouraging. It’s really one of the best environments I’ve ever been lucky enough to be a part of." Epperson said one of her favorite numbers is the iconic parade of the wooden soldiers. She also highlighted new technology being used this year. Her family and some friends have already gone to see her perform. "It was a lot of tears," she said. "I think we were all kind of just speechless, just happy for me. It was just so magical to know they were getting to see all the hard work finally pay off at that level at Radio City Music Hall. They were just proud of me." Nicholson said it has been fun to tell her youngest dancers about Epperson's roots in their Winston-Salem dance studio. Some of them have gone to New York City this year just to see her perform and come back giddy and hopeful to be like her someday. The last time Nicholson saw the Christmas Spectacular show was with Epperson when she was still in high school and aspiring to become a Rockette herself. This week, Nicholson will be back in the crowd, watching Epperson on stage this time. "I've known many other Rockettes but never have trained one before," Nicholson said. "So, getting to sit in the audience and watch that little girl be that beautiful woman is just going to, is just going to be amazing. I can't wait." The Radio City Rockettes' Christmas Spectacular runs through Jan. 5. For more information, visit rockettes.com .Greene Jr. runs for 3 TDs, Matthews adds 134 yards and a score to lead Towson over Campbell 45-23Report recommends against sports betting kiosks
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The 39-year-old takes charge for the first time in Sunday’s Premier League trip to promoted Ipswich having been confirmed as Erik ten Hag’s successor at the beginning of November. Amorim has made a positive impression since starting work at the United in an international fortnight that ended with an impressive first appearance in front of the media. 🆚 Ipswich Town.🏟️ Portman Road.⏰ 16:30 GMT. 🫡 We will be there. #MUFC pic.twitter.com/0eHCSDYmhE — Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 21, 2024 The Portuguese was gregarious, engaging and smiley throughout Friday’s press conference but that warmth comes with a ruthlessness edge if players do not adhere to his approach. “You can be the same person,” head coach Amorim said. “Be a positive person that can understand this is one place to be, then there is the dressing room, there are some places to have fun, there are some places to work hard. “So, I can be ruthless when I have to be. If you think as a team, I will be the nicest guy you have ever seen. If there is someone just thinking about himself, I will be a different person. “I’m not that type of guy that wants to show that he is the boss. “They will feel it in the small details, that I can be the smiling one but then when we have a job to do I will be a different person, and they understand that.” ‘The Smiling One’ follows ‘the Special One’ as United’s second Portuguese manager, with Jose Mourinho one of five managers to try and fail to reach the heights scaled by Sir Alex Ferguson. The Scot retired as a Premier League champion in 2013 and the Red Devils have failed to launch a sustained title bid since adding that 20th top-flight crown. Asked about whether he will lean on Ferguson to understand the history of United and whether he has met him, Amorim said: “No, not yet. I didn’t have that opportunity. “It’s hard to copy someone, so I have to be me. Of course I’m not the best person in here to show the history of Manchester United. “It should be the club first and also me because I’m always paying attention on those details and try to focus our players in the history of the club, not the recent history. “You have to be very demanding. This is a club that needs to win, has to win, so we have to show that to our players but it’s a different time. “I cannot be the same guy that Sir Alex Ferguson was. It’s a different time. “I have to have a different approach, but I can also be demanding with a different approach, so that is my focus.” Like Ferguson in 1986, Amorim starts life at United in the November of a season that started with a paltry points tally. The 39-year-old acknowledges the timing makes “it’s so much harder” for him to imprint his style at a club whose youth foundations look in safe hands. “It’s the project of Manchester United,” Amorim said. “Nowadays, you need young guys, guys from the academy for everything. “To bring that history of the club because they feel the club in a different way. “And also because you have all these rules with financial fair play, when a player from our academy is so much different to the players that we bought and then we sell. “So, everything is connected. I will try to help all the players, especially the young ones.” Amorim’s first match will be a fascinating watch for onlookers, who have kept a particularly close eye on his work during his farewell to Sporting Lisbon. The Portuguese managed three final matches after being confirmed as United head coach, including a 4-1 Champions League win against Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s side have dominated English football in recent years and the City boss this week signed a new deal until 2027. “I think it’s a problem for everybody here, but we have so much to do, we cannot focus on anyone,” Amorim said. “We just have to focus on our club, improve our club and not focus on the other clubs, so let’s focus on Manchester United. “It’s amazing (the test) – if you can beat that team it’s a good sign but, like I said, we are focused on Manchester United.”Despite being cold and a bit of a windchill this Wednesday, a recent research conducted by a group says we are actually losing winter days or above-freezing temperatures. Edmonton experienced an annual average loss of three winter days or days with temperatures above zero degrees, from 2014 to 2023. If you compare that to other major cities like Vancouver and Toronto, they are experiencing 19 and 13 lost winter days and our neighbour city, Calgary, is losing an average of five days every year. Back here in Edmonton, while the three or five days of lost winter days are noticeable, it is not detrimental for snow valley, as they doing what they can to adapt to changing winter weather using new technologies. “We’re always mitigating those types of things with snow-making systems being more efficient, so it’s a matter of being able to manage your industry in your time because there’s only one time of year you can go,” said Tim Dea, Snow Valley Skill Hill. But according to professor Gre King, climate change will be the biggest driver of the temperature shift from burning coal, oil and gas. And while some people are looking forward a warmer winter, they are missing the bigger picture. “Really devastates road systems, if you think about the infrastructure and how we clear sidewalks and how we deal with ice because you have more likely to have different types of precipitation at these warmer temperatures,” said Greg King, Environmental Studies Professor at University of Alberta. Ecosystems like the timing of trees to leaf out will be changing which could affect insects and birds ... adding that this trend will likely increase in the future “I would say a very high probability,” said King.
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Uganda, often celebrated as the Pearl of Africa, is admired for its natural beauty and relative stability. Yet beneath this façade lies a society grappling with deep-rooted challenges. These issues, while subtle, reflect a troubling shift in the nation’s social and moral fabric. The Uganda of today reveals a worrying trend of self-interest over community wellbeing. The once-shared values of respect and collective responsibility seem to have faded, replaced by a mindset that prioritises personal gain above all else. This shift is particularly evident in everyday behaviours that reflect a lack of trust and regard for others. On the roads, for example, chaos reigns. Boda boda riders often weave recklessly through traffic, even onto pavements, showing little respect for pedestrians. Cars frequently break rules, driving against the flow of traffic to avoid congestion, creating dangerous conditions for everyone. These behaviours are not isolated; they symbolise a broader societal issue: the erosion of discipline and consideration. Adding to this decline is the flood of counterfeit goods in the market. From medicines to food products, the sheer volume of fake items poses a grave danger to public health and safety. Many unsuspecting consumers are left vulnerable, unable to distinguish between genuine and substandard products. This culture of deceit fuels mistrust and exploits the very people who should be protected. Another insidious issue is the rise of professional and intellectual vandalism. It is not uncommon for individuals to steal ideas and proposals from others, passing them off as their own to secure contracts or funding. This selfish practice not only undermines trust but also affects development, as many of these impostors fail to deliver on their promises. Consequently, innovative thinkers fear sharing their knowledge, wary that their efforts will be exploited for personal gain without credit or accountability. This stifling of creativity and collaboration is a direct blow to progress and social cohesion. The underlying cause of these actions is not just recklessness; it is a growing sense of disconnection. People no longer see themselves as part of a shared community. Trust among individuals has diminished to the point where everyone is viewed with suspicion, and the prevailing question seems to be, What’s in it for me? This attitude transcends age, with both adults and children alike mirroring this self-serving outlook. The rise of mob justice further reflects this decline in social cohesion. Groups taking the law into their own hands may be driven by frustration with an inefficient justice system, but it is a dangerous trend that undermines the rule of law and breeds further disorder. Similarly, incidents of avoidable tragedies, like people rushing towards overturned oil trucks in search of fuel, only to suffer fatal consequences, reflect a lack of awareness and value for life. The cumulative effect of these behaviours paints a troubling picture. Uganda, once a beacon of potential, now seems to struggle under the weight of moral decay and a lack of shared purpose. The dreams of unity and progress that inspired generations are giving way to cynicism and disillusionment. But all is not lost. There remains an opportunity to reclaim the values that once held society together. The East African Revival offers a timeless message of reconciliation, humility, and collective responsibility, principles that are desperately needed today. Rooted in these ideals, Uganda has a chance to rebuild trust and restore a sense of community. We can draw inspiration from neighbouring countries like Rwanda and South Africa, where the philosophy of obuntu, emphasising empathy and shared humanity, has played a key role in healing and uniting fractured societies. Uganda does not need to wait for conflict to embrace these principles. By fostering a culture of accountability, prioritising the common good, and rekindling mutual respect, the nation can address its current challenges before they escalate further. The way forward lies in a moral and social revival, one that places community above individualism and emphasises shared progress over personal enrichment. It is a call to action for all Ugandans to remember their collective identity and work together to rebuild the foundations of trust and unity. With this spirit, Uganda can once again shine as a symbol of hope and resilience for the continent. *****
VIENNA, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The U.N. atomic watchdog's 35-nation Board of Governors passed a resolution on Thursday again ordering Iran to urgently improve cooperation with the agency and requesting a "comprehensive" report aimed at pressuring Iran into fresh nuclear talks. Britain, France, Germany and the United States, which proposed the resolution, dismissed as insufficient and insincere a last-minute Iranian move to cap its stock of uranium that is close to weapons-grade. Diplomats said Iran's move was conditional on scrapping the resolution. Iran tends to bristle at such resolutions and has said it would respond in kind to this one. After previous criticism at the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board, it has stepped up its nuclear activities and reduced IAEA oversight. China, Russia and Burkina Faso voted against the text, diplomats in the meeting said. Nineteen countries voted in favour and 12 abstained. The IAEA and Iran have long been locked in standoffs on a range of issues including Tehran's failure to explain uranium traces found at undeclared sites, its barring last year of most of the agency's top uranium-enrichment experts on the Iran inspection team, and its refusal to expand IAEA monitoring. The resolution seen by Reuters repeated wording from a November 2022 resolution that it was "essential and urgent" for Iran to explain the uranium traces and let the IAEA take samples as necessary. The resolution in June of this year did the same. The new text asked the IAEA to issue "a comprehensive and updated assessment on the possible presence or use of undeclared nuclear material in connection with past and present outstanding issues regarding Iran's nuclear programme, including a full account of Iran's cooperation with the IAEA on these issues". Western powers hope that report, due by spring 2025, will pressure Iran into negotiations on fresh restrictions on its nuclear activities, albeit less far-reaching ones than in a 2015 deal with major powers that unravelled after then-President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from it in 2018. With Trump due to return to office in January and Iran having taken its uranium enrichment far beyond the deal's limits, it is far from clear whether Trump would back negotiations aimed at setting new limits before the 2015 deal's ones are lifted on "termination day" in October of next year. If no new limits are agreed before then, the report could be used to strengthen the case for so-called "snapback", a process under the 2015 deal where the issue is sent to the U.N. Security Council and sanctions lifted under the deal can be re-imposed. Last week IAEA chief Rafael Grossi visited Tehran , hoping to convince new Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is seen as relatively moderate, to improve Iran's cooperation with the agency. Grossi formally reported to member states on Tuesday that "the possibility of Iran not further expanding its stockpile of uranium enriched up to 60% U-235 was discussed" in his meetings with Iranian officials, and that the IAEA had verified Iran had "begun implementation of preparatory measures". Iran already has enough material enriched to that level, close to the roughly 90% purity that is weapons grade, for four nuclear weapons if enriched further, according to an IAEA yardstick. It has enough material enriched to lower levels for more bombs, but Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons. Grossi said on Wednesday he had asked Iran to cap that stock of 60% material and Iran had accepted his request. He told a news conference that day that it was "a concrete step in the right direction", suggesting that he felt a resolution could undermine that progress. With the resolution passed, Iran is likely to respond. Moments after the vote, Iranian state media cited a joint statement by the foreign ministry and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran saying Iran's nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami has issued orders for measures like activating various new and advanced centrifuges, machines that enrich uranium. "If there is a resolution, it (Iran) will either increase its activities or reduce the agency's access," a senior diplomat said before the vote. Sign up here. Writing by Francois Murphy; additional reporting by John Irish in Paris and Parisa Hafezi in Dubai; editing by Jonathan Oatis and Marguerita Choy Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tabLindenwold Advisors INC boosted its position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. ( NYSE:JPM – Free Report ) by 0.7% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 12,160 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after buying an additional 82 shares during the quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. makes up about 1.3% of Lindenwold Advisors INC’s holdings, making the stock its 21st largest position. Lindenwold Advisors INC’s holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. were worth $2,564,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd. purchased a new position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Catalyst Capital Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the third quarter valued at $27,000. Fairway Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the second quarter valued at $32,000. Anfield Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the 2nd quarter worth about $34,000. Finally, West Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. during the 3rd quarter worth about $37,000. 71.55% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Analysts Set New Price Targets Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on JPM shares. Robert W. Baird cut JPMorgan Chase & Co. from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating and set a $200.00 price target on the stock. in a research report on Thursday, November 7th. Morgan Stanley lowered shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and upped their target price for the stock from $220.00 to $224.00 in a report on Monday, September 30th. Oppenheimer downgraded shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a report on Wednesday. Daiwa Capital Markets decreased their price target on shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $240.00 to $235.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, October 10th. Finally, Barclays boosted their target price on JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $217.00 to $257.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, October 14th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have assigned a hold rating and ten have assigned a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $229.31. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Stock Up 1.6 % Shares of NYSE:JPM opened at $248.56 on Friday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a 12-month low of $152.71 and a 12-month high of $249.15. The company has a current ratio of 0.89, a quick ratio of 0.89 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.27. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $223.14 and its 200-day moving average price is $211.76. The stock has a market capitalization of $699.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.83, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.53 and a beta of 1.10. JPMorgan Chase & Co. ( NYSE:JPM – Get Free Report ) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, October 11th. The financial services provider reported $4.37 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.02 by $0.35. The business had revenue of $43.32 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $41.43 billion. JPMorgan Chase & Co. had a return on equity of 16.71% and a net margin of 19.64%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $4.33 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will post 17.62 earnings per share for the current year. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Increases Dividend The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, October 4th were given a dividend of $1.25 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, October 4th. This represents a $5.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.01%. This is a boost from JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.15. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s dividend payout ratio is presently 27.82%. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Profile ( Free Report ) JPMorgan Chase & Co operates as a financial services company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Consumer & Community Banking (CCB), Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB), Commercial Banking (CB), and Asset & Wealth Management (AWM). 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