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British volunteer, 22, ***** on Ukrainian front line after leaving Cornwall care sector job British volunteer, 22, ***** on Ukrainian front line after leaving Cornwall care sector job A 22-year-old former community care worker from Cornwall has been ******* fighting for Ukraine, his family have announced. Callum Tindal-Draper, from Gunnislake, ***** while defending an observation post on Ukraine’s eastern front line on Nov 5, Caroline Tindal, his mother, said. He fought until he could no longer hold off the advancing Russians, Ms Tindal said, adding his platoon described him as a “hero” and “as brave as they come”. Before volunteering in the Ukrainian International Legion, Tindal-Draper worked at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth and as a carer in the community. Tindal-Draper’s family said they had “begged him not to go to Ukraine”, but they were all “so proud” of the person he had become after volunteering with Ukraine forces. Steven Draper, Callum’s father, said: “We begged and begged and begged him not to go. But Callum said, ‘Dad, I’m not frightened of bullies and what’s going on in Ukraine is awful and someone needs to stand up for these people’.” Describing her son after visiting him in Ukraine in September, Ms Tindall said: “It was such a transformation and he said to me ‘mum, coming out here was the best thing that ever happened to me, I’ve found who I was meant to be’. “He found who he was meant to be, he became that person and he lived it.” When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Tindal-Draper was attending a uniformed services preparation course at the Duchy College Military and Protective Services Academy in Cornwall. The college described Tindal-Draper as a “model student” who did not shy away from causes he believed in. It said he had been “instrumental” in collecting three minibus loads of humanitarian equipment for Ukrainian civilians after Russia’s full-scale ******* on the country. The college went on to say Tindal-Draper “truly believed in his sense of duty” and that this led him to work in the NHS and to sign up to defend Ukraine. The Foreign Office said: “We are aware that a British national has reportedly ***** in Ukraine and stand ready to assist the family in the ***.” It urged people not to travel to Ukraine while the country is in conflict with Russia. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 3 months with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more. Source link #British #volunteer #***** #Ukrainian #front #line #leaving #Cornwall #care #sector #job Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Not all ******** brands will survive in Australia, says incoming ******** brand Not all ******** brands will survive in Australia, says incoming ******** brand Xpeng’s local distributor believes there will be a high attrition rate among the swathe of new ******** competitors. Source link #******** #brands #survive #Australia #incoming #******** #brand Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Drier & seasonal through the start of the week Drier & seasonal through the start of the week SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — A slightly warmer than normal day across Siouxland with temperatures at or slightly above normal in the low/mid 50’s with a few spots even into the upper 50’s. Staying partly cloudy and cool through the overnight into Monday morning with lows falling into the mid/upper 30’s. Clearing conditions through the day Monday with highs cooler behind the passage of a cold front. Highs fall back to seasonal into the low 50’s. A great day for Veterans’ Day. Staying sunny for much of the day Tuesday as well, but temperatures a bit warmer into the mid 50’s. A few showers possible late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning with lows only falling into the low 40’s. Mostly sunny and mild as temperatures behind those showers take an above average turn into the mid/upper 50’s and even the low 60’s. Shower chances beginning to appear heading into the first half of next weekend though. Then falling back to seasonal levels in the low 50’s by next Sunday and through the end of the extended forecast. Overnight lows fall into the low 30’s. And as always, you can stay safe and up to date with the latest from the KCAU 9 weather team by clicking here! Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to SiouxlandProud | Sioux City, IA | News, Weather, and Sports. Source link #Drier #seasonal #start #week Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Liberals pick former RSL chief to take on teal MP Liberals pick former RSL chief to take on teal MP The former son-in-law of a ******** prime minister will run on a cost-of-living platform as he and the party tries to win back a former heartland. Source link #Liberals #pick #RSL #chief #teal Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

24 more monkeys that escaped from a South Carolina lab are recovered unharmed 24 more monkeys that escaped from a South Carolina lab are recovered unharmed COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than half of the monkeys bred for medical research that escaped from a compound in South Carolina last week have now been recovered unharmed, officials said Sunday. Twenty-four monkeys were captured on Sunday, a day after another of the 43 escaped monkeys was recovered. A “sizeable group” ******** active along the compound’s fence line and bedded down in the trees for the night, police in Yemassee, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) northeast of Savannah, Georgia, said in a statement. Veterinarians have been examining the animals and initial reports indicate they are all in good health, police said. The Rhesus macaques made a break for it Wednesday after an employee at the Alpha Genesis facility in Yemassee didn’t fully lock a door as she fed and checked on them, officials said. Since their escape, the monkeys have explored the outer fence of the Alpha Genesis compound, cooing at the monkeys inside. The primates continued to interact with their companions inside the facility Saturday, which police have said was a positive sign. Alpha Genesis CEO Greg Westergaard has said that efforts to recover all the monkeys will continue for as long as it takes. The monkeys are about the size of a cat. They are all females weighing about 7 pounds (3 kilograms). Alpha Genesis, federal health officials and police all said the monkeys pose no risk to public health. The facility breeds the monkeys to sell to medical and other researchers. Alpha Genesis provides primates for research worldwide at its compound in Yemassee, according to its website. Source link #monkeys #escaped #South #Carolina #lab #recovered #unharmed Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Troy Deeney’s Team of the Week: Fernandes, Salah, Cunha, Isak, Onana Troy Deeney’s Team of the Week: Fernandes, Salah, Cunha, Isak, Onana Mohamed Salah (Liverpool): He’s just excellent, isn’t he? Every time I think he’s going to slow down or he’s ready to leave he gets better and better. He gets another goal and assist in a huge weekend for Liverpool, after Manchester City lost. It was an opportunity for Liverpool to kick on and they were excellent against Aston Villa. Matheus Cunha (Wolves): There are few games I have been to this year when I look at one player and think ‘he is better than every other player on that pitch’. But Cunha was miles better than Southampton and his Wolves team-mates. He was a level of class above. Look at the way he carries the ball and the defensive work he does – and it was the first time my wife has told me off for screaming at a goal, when he put his strike in the top corner. So he gets extra credit for making me lose my composure. Yoane Wissa (Brentford): Two more goals for Wissa, who goes under the radar. When Ivan Toney was at Brentford he was the main man and now everyone thinks this is Bryan Mbeumo’s team, but in the last 18 months Wissa has been excellent. When he’s fit and available Brentford look like a proper outfit. Alexander Isak (Newcastle): A first time in the team this season for Isak. He got a goal and an assist against Forest and had great link-up play. He could have scored another one in the second half as well. When Newcastle were up against it he went ‘right, watch this’. He can turn it up a level and dragged his team with him. Source link #Troy #Deeneys #Team #Week #Fernandes #Salah #Cunha #Isak #Onana Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Arkansas Gov. Sanders Unites ****** Leaders to Tackle State’s Key Social Issues Arkansas Gov. Sanders Unites ****** Leaders to Tackle State’s Key Social Issues Hunger continues to be a national concern, and it’s no different here in Arkansas where one food bank alone is providing more than 11 million meals each year. Kent Eikenberry, CEO of the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, said, “Food insecurity across the nation affects 40 million people, based on the latest number I’ve heard. The problem is far too large for any single organization to solve.” This is why the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank collaborates with more than 100 agencies to provide nutritious food to children, the working poor, and senior citizens in their region. Christen Butler, of the C.A.L.L. Foster Family Ministry, explained, “Food insecurity is a significant reason why children enter foster care. We need to get ahead of it to help keep kids from entering the system and to stabilize foster families, so children receive the help, love, and healing home they need.” Supporting those in need was the reason more than 100 area ****** leaders gathered in Little Rock for the first Arkansas ****** Summit. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said, “There are so many silos within the state, from government to the ****** community to the private and public sectors. Bringing everyone together in a collaborative spirit allows us to tackle some of the state’s biggest issues.” Flanked by her father, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, Sanders spoke candidly about her belief that ****** is a driving force behind addressing issues like food insecurity, foster care, social media concerns, and educational freedom. “I hope this becomes an annual event in Arkansas,” said Stephanie Nichols, of the Arkansas Justice Institute, who emphasized the importance of school choice in education and how the state’s LEARNS Act provides funding for parents of eligible students who choose private schooling or homeschooling. Nichols added, “One example I encouraged attendees to consider is how my kids attend a homeschool co-op held in a *******. If more churches opened their facilities for educational purposes, we’d have more children educated with biblical worldviews.” Governor Sanders recently launched the Arkansas ******-Based Initiative website, which allows individuals and organizations to connect online and engage in various community initiatives. She noted, “A lot of these entities are already doing some of this work, but bringing them together to work collectively will allow us to make a much ******* impact and potentially make Arkansas a model for other states to follow.” While states like Florida and Tennessee also promote ******-based initiatives, Sanders believes Arkansas’ ****** Summit is a unique statewide networking event. “I encourage other governors to explore if a similar event could work in their states,” she said. The governor told attendees she’s not trying to turn the capitol dome into a ******* steeple, but encouraged people to live out their ******. And a big part of that, she said, is working together to help others. “When your ****** is authentic, you don’t leave it behind when you step into any role, whatever job it may be.” Part of the summit included a discussion on the separation of ******* and state and how Christians can be bolder in their ****** without ***** of crossing boundaries. Stephanie Nichols expressed her hope for innovation within the ********** community, saying, “I hope we see more creativity from the body of ******* going forward, because I believe we all have something to bring to the table with that approach.” Justin Bilson, from Fellowship ****** *******, reflected, “Whenever this many ****** leaders gather, everyone brings their own thoughts and opinions. But I really appreciate that we can come together under one purpose—to acknowledge the importance of the intersection of ****** and government and to believe in a greater purpose for our state. I believe the ******* should be at the forefront.” What may result from the summit’s outreach ******** to be seen. However, Eikenberry expressed optimism, referencing the story of ****** feeding the 5,000: “I often joke that ****** himself ran the first food bank. He took five loaves and two fish and fed a multitude. That’s what we are asked to do every day.” Source link #Arkansas #Gov #Sanders #Unites #****** #Leaders #Tackle #States #Key #Social #Issues Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Following Astro ****'s Impressive Debut, Here's The Top-Selling Platformers At Launch Since 2019 Following Astro ****'s Impressive Debut, Here's The Top-Selling Platformers At Launch Since 2019 The platformers with the best launches since 2019 revealed, with some surprise entries. Source link #Astro #Bot039s #Impressive #Debut #Here039s #TopSelling #Platformers #Launch Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Christmas could be cancelled’: Dire warning to residents as Sydney gripped by mosquito crisis ‘swarm’ ‘Christmas could be cancelled’: Dire warning to residents as Sydney gripped by mosquito crisis ‘swarm’ A mosquito outbreak in one Aussie state is wreaking havoc on locals – with the mayor fearing the unprecedented swarm of the pests could “cancel” Christmas. Source link #Christmas #cancelled #Dire #warning #residents #Sydney #gripped #mosquito #crisis #swarm Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Masahiro Ito Confirms Silent Hill 2’s Pyramid Head Painting Is Actually Real Masahiro Ito Confirms Silent Hill 2’s Pyramid Head Painting Is Actually Real Celebrating 1 Million copies sold worldwide: SILENT HILL 2 available now! Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories – Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife as you explore the town of Silent Hill. See a sampling of the praise SILENT HILL 2 is enjoying from gaming news outlets around the world in this latest trailer. *Combined global sales figure is per internal tracking, as of Oct 11, 2024. Includes both digital and package sales. Source link #Masahiro #Ito #Confirms #Silent #Hill #Pyramid #Painting #Real Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Oil slips as US storm threat eases, China stimulus disappoints Oil slips as US storm threat eases, China stimulus disappoints By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices extended declines on Monday as the threat of a supply disruption from a U.S. storm eased and after China’s stimulus plan disappointed investors seeking fuel demand growth in the world’s No. 2 oil consumer. Brent crude futures dropped 19 cents, or 0.3%, to $73.68 a barrel by 0104 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were at $70.13 a barrel, down 25 cents, or 0.4%. Both benchmarks fell more than 2% last Friday. Beijing’s stimulus package announced at the National People’s Congress (NPC) standing committee meeting on Friday fell short of market expectations, IG market analyst Tony Sycamore said in a note, adding that its murky forward guidance hinted at only modest stimulus for housing and consumption. ANZ analysts said the lack of direct fiscal stimulus implied that ******** policymakers have left room for assessing the impact of the policies the next U.S. administration will introduce. “The market will now shift focus to the Politburo meeting and Central Economic Work Conference in December, where we expect more pro-consumption countercyclical measures to be announced,” they added in a note. Oil consumption in China, the world’s driver of global demand growth for years, has barely grown in 2024 as its economic growth has slowed, gasoline use has declined with the rapid growth of electric vehicles and liquefied natural gas has replaced diesel as a truck fuel. Oil prices have also eased after concerns about supply disruption from storm Rafael in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico subsided. More than a quarter of U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil and 16% of natural gas output remained offline on Sunday, according to the offshore energy regulator. Looking ahead, uncertainty from policies under U.S. President-elect Donald Trump have clouded the global economic outlook although expectations that he could tighten sanctions on OPEC producers Iran and Venezuela and cut oil supply to global markets partly caused oil prices to gain more than 1% last week. Oil markets are also being supported by firm demand from U.S. refiners who are expected to run their plants at above 90% of their crude processing capacity on low inventories and improving demand for gasoline and diesel, executives and industry experts said. (Reporting by Florence Tan; Editing by Sonali Paul) Source link #Oil #slips #storm #threat #eases #China #stimulus #disappoints Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

[REDACTED]’s Rival Race is the Perfect Jolt of Roguelike Urgency [REDACTED]’s Rival Race is the Perfect Jolt of Roguelike Urgency When The Callisto Protocol was first announced many players saw it as a fresh take of classics like ***** Space. It gave off similar vibes, not to mention was an experience many wanted to see return. Even if the original didn’t find the success Striking Distance Studios had hoped, they ultimately decided to return to the world with Redacted. The unlikely spin-off dropped the survival horror aspects in favor of a more popular topdown roguelike experience. Given how crowded this market is, can Redacted find success, or will it be another forgotten experience left on Callisto? – IS Source link #REDACTEDs #Rival #Race #Perfect #Jolt #Roguelike #Urgency Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The civilians dying in Myanmar’s war The civilians dying in Myanmar’s war Reuters The military junta announced compulsory military service in February The last time Chaw Su saw her husband was in March, when he was forcibly conscripted to ****** for the army in Myanmar’s civil war. Four months later, she found out he had been ******* at the frontline. “We were always poor and struggled,” she says. “But life was much more bearable with him.” The 25-year-old widow, who had depended on her husband as the breadwinner, now has three young children to care for. *Names have been changed to protect the sources’ identities. In February, Myanmar’s military regime, known as the junta, announced compulsory conscription, meaning all men aged 18 to 35 and women aged 18 to 27 would be forced to serve for up to two years. Reuters At least 50,000 people have been ******* since the coup Since launching the 2021 coup that toppled Aung San Suu Kyi’s democratically-elected government, the junta has faced an uprising on multiple fronts – including from volunteer People’s Defence Forces (PDFs) and ******* armed groups. That uprising has since escalated into a full-blown civil war. Last year marked a turn of the tide, as the junta saw a fresh wave of attacks from insurgents that have since pushed the military government to breaking point. As a result, up to two-thirds of the country, which has had decades of military rule and repression, fell under the control of resistance groups. The increasingly embattled junta responded in part by pushing forward with mandatory conscription, despite warnings from experts that it could exacerbate the nation’s civil conflict. The first training began in April. ‘I was completely out of my mind’ In July, Chaw Su received a call from her husband who was one of two men from their village sent for training. He told her he had been deployed to Karen state, where some of the most intense fighting between the junta and ******* armed groups was taking place. “He said that he would be sent to the frontline for two weeks and that he would call me when he returned to base,” Chaw Su tells the BBC. “It was the first and last message I received from him.” At the end of July, a military officer called to inform Chaw Su her husband was *****. “I was completely out of my mind. The officer tried to console me with his words, but I felt that my life was over.” Getty Images Military spokesperson Major General Zaw Min Tun says conscripts are entitled to a full pension Like many others, Chaw Su was promised a salary for her husband’s service, but she claimed she only received 70,000 kyats (around $21) from the village official when her husband was first conscripted. After the initial payment, months went by without any financial support. The military says conscripts are entitled to salary and compensation upon ****** in service, as with full-rank soldiers. But junta spokesperson Major General Zaw Min Tun told the BBC “there could be a delay if the necessary documents are incomplete”. Across Myanmar, conscripted soldiers – often untrained and unprepared – are sent to conflict zones with little support. Their families are often left in the dark about their whereabouts. Soe Soe Aye, a widow in her 60s, has been left without word from her son, who was conscripted six months ago. She says he had no ******* to serve in the military. “[My son] joined the military to feed his mother,” she adds tearfully. “I regret letting him go.” Now, she struggles with poor health and depends on her youngest daughter to support their household. But she is trying to remain hopeful. “I just want to see my son. I don’t have enough strength to face this.” ‘I hated the army even more’Kan Htoo Lwin Facebook Kan Htoo Lwin was sent to the frontline after three months of training Many young Burmese have taken drastic measures to resist the conscription order. Kan Htoo Lwin, a 20-year-old from Myannmar’s commercial hub, Yangon, was conscripted and trained for three months along with 30 others. He says the training was gruelling and they were threatened that if anyone tried to escape, their homes would be burned. “After the training, I hated the army even more,” he says. During a journey to the frontline in the eastern part of the country, Kan Htoo saw a chance to escape with two others when their convoy stopped halfway. “We ran once it got dark, while they were busy with security checks. We didn’t stop until nightfall,” he recalls. “At some point we were exhausted and stopped to rest. We took turns sleeping and keeping watch.” At dawn, the three young men hitched a ride from a truck driver and made it to Aung Ban, a township in the southern Shan state. Here, Kan Htoo joined a PDF, one of the many resistance groups that have been growing as more young people, disillusioned with the military junta, take up arms. The other two men are currently in hiding, Kan Htoo says. For safety reasons, he doesn’t want to reveal what they are doing now. ‘It’s hard to explain my struggle’Getty Images People queued outside the Thai embassy to get visas after Myanmar’s military government announced the conscription order While men have been the primary focus of the conscription efforts, women have also been affected. Zue Zue, a 20-year-old from Yangon, abandoned her dream of becoming a ******** translator to join the Special Operation Force (SOF), a unit within the PDFs. “Now my goal is to end this era of military dictatorship and make peace for our generation,” she tells the BBC. While Zue Zue chose to stay, others have fled the country. Engineer Min Min left for Thailand when conscription began. He’s now staying there on an education visa, but claims he has been struggling to find legal work that suits his qualifications in Bangkok. Many who flee to Thailand, like Min Min, end up in low-wage jobs. Thai authorities have also become stricter in catching ******** migrants, and many are now facing deportation if caught. Min Min worries that when his visa expires, he will have to stay illegally in the country. “I’m worried about the living costs,” says the 28-year-old. “I have no choice but to find manual labour jobs.” He also says priority is given to Thai nationals, whose rights are protected, while Thai business owners often exploit migrants working illegally. “I have also seen that Burmese engineers are working illegally and only paid around 12,000 Thai baht ($355), similar to the salary of migrant manual workers,” he says. Back in Myanmar, Chaw Su now works odd jobs in the village, earning barely enough to feed her children. “It’s hard to explain to other people the struggle I’m going through,” she says. Source link #civilians #dying #Myanmars #war Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Grand Theft Auto 6 Should Have Its Own Mount Chiliad, But It Shouldn’t Exactly Be Mount Chiliad Grand Theft Auto 6 Should Have Its Own Mount Chiliad, But It Shouldn’t Exactly Be Mount Chiliad staticall20d ago @Flewid638 Hobbies doesn’t need constant flow of money though, aside from buying materials or paying a rent (if you’re using someone elses place or tools). Examples: – Pottery: you’re buying the materials (clay and stuff), one-time purchase of turntable and oven; – Arts/drawing: again, buy the materials (canvas, paints) and just draw; – Photography: buy materials (paper and printer ink), one-time purchase of camera and printer; – Sports: one-time purchase of equipment and then either paying to access stadium/training area or do it at home; – Knitting, woodworking, leatherworking, glassworking, metalworking, winemaking, sewing, modeling, beekeeping and so on: buy materials, one-time purchase of the tools; – Gaming: one-time purchase of console and TV, then buying the “materials” (games) – that’s how it should be. The list can go on, i just don’t want to sound like a broken record. I don’t see microtransactions being involved anywhere, only gaming offer this “luxury”, because of the publisher greed. Developers and publishers already got paid when i’ve bought the game though, they’ve set the price themselves. Source link #Grand #Theft #Auto #Mount #Chiliad #Shouldnt #Mount #Chiliad Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Haiti to replace prime minister, security crisis mounts Haiti to replace prime minister, security crisis mounts A transitional council tasked with re-establishing democratic order in Haiti has signed a decree sacking interim prime minister Garry Conille. Source link #Haiti #replace #prime #minister #security #crisis #mounts Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Goldman Sachs Raises Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) Price Target to $41, Cites 2024 Momentum in AI Solutions but Maintains Neutral Rating Goldman Sachs Raises Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) Price Target to $41, Cites 2024 Momentum in AI Solutions but Maintains Neutral Rating We recently compiled a list of the 10 AI News and Ratings Investors Should Not Miss. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) stands against the other AI stocks in the news. As demand for AI-powered applications grows, major tech firms are investing in alternative eneergy solutions to support data center requirements. Amazon, for instance, has committed to nuclear energy projects with X-energy and Dominion Energy, focusing on building small modular reactors (SMRs) to meet the intensive energy needs of its data centers while striving for carbon neutrality. This shift to nuclear energy is expected to help the AWS parent reach its net-zero goals by 2040 while managing the escalating power demands driven by AI and cloud services. Read more about these developments by accessing 10 Best AI Data Center Stocks and 10 Buzzing AI Stocks According to Goldman Sachs. Meanwhile, Apple has previewed several AI enhancements, including integration with ChatGPT for more advanced on-device tasks, such as text generation and question-answering in iOS 18.1. This addition aligns with its approach to cautiously integrate AI, emphasizing user experience improvements while enhancing privacy through device-based processing. The company’s developments aim to increase iPhone appeal and could impact the smartphone market by encouraging upgrades for new AI capabilities. Read more about these developments by accessing 30 Most Important AI Stocks According to BlackRock and Beyond the Tech Giants: 35 Non-Tech AI Opportunities. For this article, we selected AI stocks by combing through news articles, stock analysis, and press releases. These stocks are also popular among hedge funds. Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter’s strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 275% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 150 percentage points (see more details here). A software engineer manipulating a vast network of code on virtual monitors. Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 44 Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) is an ********* company that specializes in software platforms for big data analytics. On November 6, Goldman Sachs analyst Gabriela Borges raised the price target on Palantir to $41 from $16 but kept a Neutral rating on the shares. The advisory has underestimated the significant momentum Palantir would see in 2024 as it applied its core technology competencies – data stitching, ontology building – to solving custom AI software challenges across enterprise customers, Goldman analysts told investors in a research note. The note added, however, that the neutral stance reflects the stock that is already pricing in significant success with AIP as it looks to do further work to better understand the durability of Palantir’s competitive advantage. Story Continues Overall PLTR ranks 9th on our list of the AI stocks you should not miss. While we acknowledge the potential of PLTR as an investment, our conviction ***** in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than PLTR but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 8 Best Wide Moat Stocks to Buy Now and 30 Most Important AI Stocks According to BlackRock. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Source link #Goldman #Sachs #Raises #Palantir #Technologies #PLTR #Price #Target #Cites #Momentum #Solutions #Maintains #Neutral #Rating Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Singapore’s DBS eyes Malaysian bank stakes in expansion push, Reuters reports Singapore’s DBS eyes Malaysian bank stakes in expansion push, Reuters reports DBS Group Holdings in the central business district of Singapore. Nicky Loh | Bloomberg | Getty Images Singapore’s biggest lender DBS Group Holdings Ltd is exploring expanding into Malaysia with potential acquisitions of stakes in banks in its Southeast ****** neighbor, including in one of Malaysia’s smallest banks by assets, two sources said. DBS is exploring a purchase of Singapore state investor Temasek’s 29.1% stake in Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd, said the two sources with knowledge of the matter, a slice currently valued at about $460 million. Temasek is biggest shareholder in DBS with a 28.9% stake, according to LSEG data. Other options for expanding into Malaysia include buying Kuwait Finance House’s Malaysian retail banking assets, worth more than $500 million and which have been put up for *****, one of the sources said. Deliberations are in very early stages, however, the sources said, and any formal negotiations for an acquisition of a stake in a Malaysian bank would need approval from the Malaysian central bank, or Bank Negara Malaysia. The two sources declined to be named as talks on the possible acquisitions were confidential. “We do not comment on market rumors and speculation,” said a spokesperson for DBS, Southeast Asia’s biggest lender by assets. Temasek declined to comment. Alliance Bank, the second smallest listed bank in Malaysia by total assets, and Bank Negara Malaysia did not respond to requests for comment after business hours on Friday. Kuwait Finance House said the process for selling its retail banking portfolio in Malaysia was in preliminary stages, and that it was not able to share additional information. DBS is the only Singaporean bank without a retail banking presence in Malaysia. Local rivals Oversea-******** Banking Corporation and ******* Overseas Bank both have retail banking operations in Malaysia. DBS’ plan to foray into Malaysia comes amid improving economic prospects for the Southeast ****** nation, with new infrastructure projects and investments expected to result in a surge in credit growth. In the second quarter, Malaysia’s economy expanded by an annual 5.9%, its fastest in 18 months, on higher household spending, exports and investment. Its monetary unit, the ringgit, is Southeast Asia’s best-performing currency this year. DBS emerged as a regional banking powerhouse under outgoing Chief Executive Piyush Gupta’s 15-year tenure, bolstered by acquisitions that established significant presences in markets including China, India, Indonesia and Taiwan. DBS completed the acquisition of Citigroup’s consumer banking business in Taiwan in August last year. In July, Gupta said DBS was looking for bolt-on acquisitions that would support further strategic expansion in the region. Tan Su Shan, who heads up DBS’ institutional banking group and is deputy CEO, will take over from Gupta in March next year, making her the first woman to lead the bank. On Thursday, DBS posted its highest ever quarterly net profit for July-September on record fee income. DBS last attempted to buy Temasek’s stake in Alliance Bank in 2012. Those plans did not go through because of regulatory hurdles, according to sources at the time. The current Malaysian government under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has been more forthcoming and open to ideas and investments with an aim to boost economic growth, said the sources with knowledge of DBS’ plan for Malaysia. Source link #Singapores #DBS #eyes #Malaysian #bank #stakes #expansion #push #Reuters #reports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Despite Borderlands Movie Flop, Series Saw Boost in Sales; Take-Two to Be Selective on Licensing IPs Despite Borderlands Movie Flop, Series Saw Boost in Sales; Take-Two to Be Selective on Licensing IPs Take-Two admits the Borderlands movie was disappointing, though it still contributed to the game catalog’s sales. Source link #Borderlands #Movie #Flop #Series #Boost #Sales #TakeTwo #Selective #Licensing #IPs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kate’s ‘solemn duty’ and PM to hold talks with Macron Kate’s ‘solemn duty’ and PM to hold talks with Macron BBC The Telegraph and several other papers carry an image of the Princess of Wales at the Cenotaph on Sunday, as she returns to public duties after undergoing ******* treatment earlier this year. Elsewhere, the Telegraph reports that Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron will hold talks on whether US President Joe Biden can be persuaded to give Ukraine permission to ***** Storm Shadow missiles into Russia. The paper describes the meeting as a “last-ditch attempt” to stop President-Elect Donald Trump’s efforts to scale back US support for Ukraine. Downing Street says the talks between Starmer and Macron would “reflect on the close bonds between the two countries, many forged and cemented by the sacrifice of British and French soldiers on the frontline”, according to the Guardian. The *** PM will be in Paris to mark Armistice Day with Macron. The Times says ******* has warned its citizens to avoid sports events in Britain and other ********* countries after attacks against ******** football fans in Amsterdam last week. The Daily Mail says Labour faced backlash after Treasury minister Darren Jones did not confirm that the government will raise defence funding to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the current Parliament. “Solemn duty” is the headline on the front page of the Metro. The paper describes Catherine’s appearance at the Cenotaph as the “biggest day yet of her return to duties”. The paper also features an image of King Charles at the event. The i leads with a warning from civil servants who say the government’s plans to tackle ********* gangs will have little impact on Channel crossings and reducing ******** migration to the ***. Insiders tell the paper “nobody” understands how the new Border Security Command will work. And lastly, the Financial Times reports that Bitcoin hit $80,000 for the first time on Sunday, as Donald Trump recorded US election victories in Nevada and Arizona. The paper says the crypto industry is anticipating a shift in policy and the attitudes of US regulators towards digital currencies under Trump’s incoming administration. Sign up for our morning newsletter and get BBC News in your inbox. Related Internet Links Daily Express Daily Mail Daily Mirror Daily Star Daily Telegraph Financial Times Guardian Independent Metro Sun The i Times Source link #Kates #solemn #duty #hold #talks #Macron Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump turns attention to transition after election win Trump turns attention to transition after election win Trump turns attention to transition after election win – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump is turning his focus to the presidential transition following his victory. Democrats, meanwhile, are left wondering what led to his comeback. Natalie Brand has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #Trump #turns #attention #transition #election #win Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

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Ken Fisher’s Bet on a Pharma Giant’s Growth Potential Ken Fisher’s Bet on a Pharma Giant’s Growth Potential We recently published a list of 10 Best Stocks to Buy According to Billionaire Ken Fisher. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) stands against other best stocks to buy according to Billionaire Ken Fisher. Ken Fisher is a prominent ********* investor and financial analyst, known for founding Fisher Investments in 1979. Born in San Francisco in 1950, he is the son of influential stock investor Philip A. Fisher. Fisher graduated from Humboldt State University with a degree in economics in 1972. He began his career in investment management and quickly made a name for himself through innovative approaches to investment theory. Under Fisher’s leadership, the firm has been recognized for its investment strategies and has consistently ranked among the top investment advisers in the U.S. For several years, Fisher Investments has been included in the Financial Times’ list of top Registered Investment Advisors. Fisher is also a best-selling author, having written multiple books on investment strategies, and he is known for popularizing concepts like the Price-to-Sales ratio as a tool for stock analysis Ken Fisher talked about the markets in a September 2024 video that was posted on his firm’s YouTube channel, Fisher Investments, and mentioned that he frequently gets asked about which sectors he believes will outperform or underperform over the next 18 months. He currently sees the market in the later stages, though not at the end, of a somewhat unusual bull market shaped by the unique challenges since COVID-19 began. As this bull market nears its two-year mark in October, he observes that while major trends may not shift significantly in the immediate future, technology stocks have consistently outperformed non-tech stocks since the market began to recover from the pandemic. Fisher noted that, when the market sees substantial movement, up or down by half a percent or more, technology stocks tend to follow that trend more intensely. Thus, if the market is expected to rise, tech stocks will likely perform well; conversely, they often lag during market downturns. Ken Fisher noted that as 2024 progressed, he expected value stocks to begin outperforming growth stocks more than they had in the past. While this expectation did not materialize in the first and second quarters, he observed that the trend started to emerge in the third quarter. However, he was surprised to see that energy stocks continued to underperform compared to most value stocks. Story Continues “As 2024 progressed, and as I said in prior videos early in the year, I expected value to start doing better relative to growth than it had been before. And that didn’t really much happen in the first and second quarters. But in the third quarter of 2024, that’s largely happened, with the exception of the fact that energy, and I was completely wrong about this, energy has continued to do worse than most value.” Additionally, Fisher said that initially when the Fed began raising rates in 2022, many thought this would negatively impact growth stocks, a narrative he consistently disagreed with. Now, the sentiment is shifting again, suggesting that central bank rate cuts will benefit value stocks while adversely affecting growth stocks. This shift is logical because value stocks are more reliant on bank financing compared to growth stocks, which have various funding sources. As short-term interest rates decline relative to long-term rates and banks become more willing to lend, this scenario favors value stocks. Consequently, Fisher anticipates that the trend of value stocks narrowing the gap with growth stocks, seen in the third quarter, will continue into the fourth quarter and throughout much of the next year. This article explores the top ten stock holdings of Fisher Asset Management, based on 13F filings as of Q2 2024. The stocks are arranged in ascending order according to the stake of Fisher Asset Management, as of June 30, 2024. At Insider Monkey we are obsessed with the stocks that hedge funds pile into. The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter’s strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 275% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 150 percentage points (see more details here). Eli Lilly and Company (LLY): Ken Fisher’s Bet on a Pharma Giant’s Growth Potential An array of pharmaceutical pills with the company’s logo on the bottle. Total Number of Shares Owned: 4,888,710 Total Value of Shares Owned: $4,426,141,743 Number of Hedge Fund Investors: 100 Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY), a pharmaceutical leader in treatments for diabetes, *******, and other serious conditions, is well-positioned for growth with a robust pipeline targeting diabetes, *******, and neurodegenerative *********. The success of Mounjaro solidifies Eli Lilly’s leadership in diabetes care and positions it to capitalize on the rising demand for obesity management, a rapidly expanding area with limited competition. Additionally, Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) has multiple promising therapies in late-stage clinical trials, which could further accelerate growth. Strategic partnerships with biotech firms enhance Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY)’s research capabilities and expedite the development of innovative therapies, keeping it at the forefront of medical advancements. As healthcare systems increasingly prioritize effective chronic ******** treatments, Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY)’s product portfolio aligns well with this trend toward health and wellness. In Q3 2024, Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) reported a normalized EPS of $1.18, missing estimates by $0.29, and GAAP EPS of $1.07, falling short by $0.47. Revenue reached $11.44 billion, underperforming forecasts by $679.5 million. Looking ahead, analysts anticipate a significant rebound in Q4, with a projected normalized EPS of $5.48 and revenue of $14.00 billion. Over the last 90 days, Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) has received 19 upward EPS revisions, signaling increased confidence in its strong future performance. PGIM Jennison Health Sciences Fund stated the following regarding Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) in its Q2 2024 investor letter: “Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) is a diversified biopharmaceutical company with core franchises in Diabetes, Obesity, Immunology, Neurodegeneration, and Oncology. The company is one of the two global leaders in diabetes with blockbuster products in Trulicity and recently launched Mounjaro (tirzepatide) to serve this large underserved market. To date, the Mounjaro launch is the strongest for any diabetes ***** ever launched, which we attribute to off label usage in the obesity indication as well as on label use in diabetes. Overall, LLY ranks 7th on our list of best stocks to buy according to Billionaire Ken Fisher. While we acknowledge the potential of LLY, our conviction ***** in the belief that under the radar AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than LLY but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 8 Best Wide Moat Stocks to Buy Now and 30 Most Important AI Stocks According to BlackRock. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Source link #Ken #Fishers #Bet #Pharma #Giants #Growth #Potential Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

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Coalition offers swift passage for Labor’s social media ban plan for children under 16 Coalition offers swift passage for Labor’s social media ban plan for children under 16 A ban on children using social media could become law before the end of the month after Peter Dutton wrote to the Prime Minister offering to help the Government to move swiftly to ‘protect *********** children’. Source link #Coalition #offers #swift #passage #Labors #social #media #ban #plan #children Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

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