Banque Cantonale Vaudoise lifted its position in shares of AMC Networks Inc. ( NASDAQ:AMCX – Free Report ) by 248.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 23,409 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 16,688 shares during the period. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise owned approximately 0.05% of AMC Networks worth $203,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Caprock Group LLC purchased a new position in AMC Networks in the 3rd quarter worth about $265,000. LMR Partners LLP bought a new position in AMC Networks during the third quarter valued at approximately $134,000. Quest Partners LLC lifted its position in AMC Networks by 2,096.0% during the third quarter. Quest Partners LLC now owns 51,365 shares of the company’s stock valued at $446,000 after purchasing an additional 49,026 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC boosted its holdings in AMC Networks by 5.3% in the third quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 175,500 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,525,000 after purchasing an additional 8,844 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Royce & Associates LP grew its position in AMC Networks by 134.0% in the 3rd quarter. Royce & Associates LP now owns 145,788 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,267,000 after purchasing an additional 83,476 shares during the period. 78.51% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. AMC Networks Stock Performance Shares of AMCX opened at $9.41 on Friday. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $8.39 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $10.67. The company has a quick ratio of 2.32, a current ratio of 2.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.03. AMC Networks Inc. has a 52 week low of $7.08 and a 52 week high of $20.97. The stock has a market cap of $415.17 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.94 and a beta of 1.29. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Morgan Stanley dropped their price target on AMC Networks from $10.00 to $9.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, November 12th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their target price on AMC Networks from $11.00 to $8.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, August 12th. StockNews.com upgraded shares of AMC Networks from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, November 11th. Finally, Seaport Res Ptn upgraded shares of AMC Networks from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 22nd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, one has issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $8.50. Read Our Latest Research Report on AMC Networks About AMC Networks ( Free Report ) AMC Networks Inc, an entertainment company, owns and operates a suite of video entertainment products that are delivered to audiences, a platform to distributors, and advertisers in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through Domestic Operations, and International and Other segments. Featured Articles Receive News & Ratings for AMC Networks Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for AMC Networks and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Third eye: Naidu's tough decision, hectic NY eve, and a first for Maha Kumbh

Kochi (Kerala) [India], December 30 (ANI): Kerala Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan informed that Congress MLA Uma Thomas is being monitored after sustaining a head injury during a fall. The Congress MLA fell from the VIP Gallery of JN Stadium in Kochi while attending the Mridanga Naadam, Bharatanatyam Programme. Also Read | Uttar Pradesh: Woman Gives Birth to Child at Makeshift Hospital in Mahakumbh Nagar (See Pics). "She has sustained a head injury and multiple fractures. She needs to be monitored for the next 24 hours. We are providing all the medical help," Satheesan told ANI on Sunday night. "At the beginning, we thought it was a grave situation," he added. Also Read | Akash Sagar, Social Media Influencer, Will Be Arrested Soon for Chanting 'Siya Ram Jai Jai Ram' Inside Church in East Khasi Hills, Say Meghalaya Police (Watch Video). Kerala Minister P Rajeev informed that Thomas is under treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after the fall. The Kerala Minister said that experts from different departments would come and consult with the doctors to decide on the next course of action. Speaking to ANI Rajeev said, "She is under treatment in the ICU. I have discussed this with the CM and the health minister and they will send the medical team. Experts from different departments will come and thereafter they will consult with the doctors here and decide what should be done." (ANI) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)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 tab

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Novato has repealed a rule that allowed the use of camping gear on public property at night, igniting a new controversy over the city’s approach to homelessness. The City Council voted unanimously on the action Tuesday amid public opposition to the move. The council called a special meeting to revise municipal code. “To me it feels like you’re just dismissing people,” Sara McEvoy, who used to be homeless, told the council. “You don’t care what happens to them, you don’t care where they go. They are basically nonexistent to you and you’ve written them off.” The council’s action involved an ordinance that prohibits camping or camping paraphernalia on public property. The ordinance granted an exception when no shelter beds are available and the camping is involuntary. The exception applied between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. The council amended the ordinance to cancel the exception. It also adopted an urgency ordinance that made the change effective immediately. Many residents at the council meeting spoke out against the repeal, stating it will harm those needing camping gear to survive cold nights. The critics urged a more humane approach. “What happened to democracy and listening to your constituents?” said Jen Mallow, a Novato resident. “If you ban camping, you’re not solving any problem, you’re just shoving it to not in your backyard, putting more pressure on other cities and the county at large.” “These are our people and we have an obligation to take care of them,” Mallow said. “They went to high school, grew up here.” Mallow urged the council to find a sanctioned camping area before moving forward with the ordinance. “These people have a right to care, to dignity,” Mallow said. “It’s the middle of winter, it’s two weeks before Christmas, and you’re talking about banning them as a populace. These are people. It’s not a problem; it’s people.” The City Council did not ask questions regarding the ordinance at the meeting, and there was no discussion by council members before they voted. Asked for a comment on the vote later, the members of the council were either unresponsive or declined to comment. Mallow, a representative of the California Homeless Union, said the city’s action will specifically impact about 40 unhoused people at Hamilton Marsh. Mike Little, a Novato resident, said the action “seems like a targeted attack.” “I don’t think you guys actually care about the camping supplies,” Little said. “I think you care about the homeless people and the disabled homeless people there. It’s a targeted attack and I am going to start a line of homeless gear that is not intended for camping.” The action will not affect the camp at Lee Gerner Park. The city is under a court order not to close the camp while a judge reaches a decision in a pending lawsuit by the California Homeless Union. Campers represented by the union sued the city in 2021 after it adopted camping restrictions. The parties reached a settlement, but in early November the union filed a motion for enforcement of the agreement, according to the organization’s lead lawyer, Anthony Prince. Prince said the city has not fulfilled its settlement requirements. “The Novato City Council has acted in a completely irresponsible and undemocratic way in which they passed this measure,” Prince said. “The public needs to know this isn’t just about the homeless, this is about if Novato is a democratic city.” Prince said the city failed to consult its Housing and Homelessness Committee and the union about the ordinance repeal, which is one of the settlement requirements. Jason Sarris, the committee chair, said the city has suppressed the committee by canceling its meetings, citing staff shortages and the holidays. “Based on the content of all the agendas, which included a discussion of the proposed camping ordinance changes, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that the city manager, and by extension city staff, have no intention of letting the Housing and Homeless Committee to weigh in and advise the City Council on homeless policy,” Sarris said. Prince said canceling the committee’s meetings effectively limits public input, a constraint that was compounded by the City Council scheduling its special meeting on a day’s notice and not livestreaming it. “We intend to make a national issue of what’s happened here in Novato,” Prince said. The city, citing pending litigation, declined to comment on why the repeal was considered at a special meeting, whether the Housing and Homelessness Committee was consulted and why the revision to the municipal code was considered an “urgency ordinance.” In a statement on behalf of city staff and the council, spokesperson Sherin Olivero said the ordinance change is similar to ones approved or being considered in other jurisdictions. Olivero also noted the city’s recent partnership with Specialized Assistance For Everyone, a mobile crisis response team of social workers, which offers support for people experiencing mental health emergencies, substance abuse or homelessness. Prince said he is investigating whether the city violated the Brown Act, the state law on open meetings and government transparency. He said the measure had no urgency and lacked supportive documentation and public input. Prince said a driving factor behind the city’s move is a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in June involving homelessness policy in Grants Pass, Oregon. The 6-3 decision allowed cities to enforce prohibitions on homeless people sleeping on public property even when shelter beds are not available. “The City Council enacted a measure that is going to increase the risk of harm to hundreds, if not thousands, of its residents by making it criminally punishable to sleep in the city of Novato and to be in possession of items which they call camping paraphernalia but are actually survival items, in the city of Novato,” Prince said. Robbie Powelson, an advocate for homeless people, filed a lawsuit against Novato on Tuesday claiming the city violated the Brown Act and the ordinance did not constitute an urgent matter.

Astera Labs CFO sells $36.1 million in stockNebraska saw a football player announce a transfer for a third straight day Wednesday, this time a rotational member of the defensive line. Kai Wallin will move on after two seasons as a Husker, he announced on social media. He appeared in 11 games this fall with four tackles and recorded half a sack at Purdue. The 6-foot-5, 250-pounder said he “deliberated, consulted and prayed” about his decision. “While I hope to continue to grow and evolve and make an impact on a new field, I will never forget the honor it was to wear a Nebraska jersey,” Wallin wrote in part. Wallin played a year of junior-college ball before arriving at Nebraska in 2023. The Sacramento native redshirted his first season before logging 89 snaps this year including 13 against Wisconsin. He saw single-digit snaps in five games behind a senior-heavy starting line. People are also reading... Blue Springs family to host 2025 Cattleman's Ball At the courthouse, Nov. 30, 2024 Shoplifting investigation leads to arrest for possession of controlled substance They fell in love with Beatrice. So they opened a store in downtown. Nebraska football signing day preview: Potential flips and a 5-star up for grabs Hospice foundation helps with extra support Gage County Sheriff's Office helps catch Fairbury suspect Mother to Mother supporting families 'The Message' religious sect sprouts destructive groups across globe Search warrants lead to arrest of man in narcotics investigation At the courthouse, Nov. 23, 2024 Beatrice company seeks to break China's stranglehold on rare-earth minerals Board of Supervisors denies permit for Filley telecom tower Black Friday starts a busy weekend of serving customers Shatel: Emotions are still simmering, but Nebraska delivered the bottom line for 2024 — a bowl game The defender has two years of eligibility remaining. Wallin is the 10th Husker to announce his intent to enter the transfer portal since Nov. 25. Migration among defenders has been higher as defensive coordinator Tony White and defensive line coach Terrance Knighton both left in recent days for Florida State. NU coach Matt Rhule said earlier Wednesday the roster churn – especially attrition – will continue in earnest as the team continues to trim closer to next season’s mandated limit of 105. “There’s going to be more,” Rhule said. “Everybody’s journey is different.” Get local news delivered to your inbox!

NEW YORK , Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with market evolution powered by AI - The global barite market size is estimated to grow by USD 353.88 million from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.25% during the forecast period. Increase in oil and gas drilling activities is driving market growth, with a trend towards rising use of barite in middle Eastern oil and gas industry. However, volatility in oil and gas prices poses a challenge. Key market players include Anglo Pacific Minerals Ltd., BARIT MADEN TURK A.S ., Barium and Chemicals Inc., CIMBAR Performance Minerals, CSGLOBAL, Dev International, Guizhou Red Star Development Co. Ltd., IBC Ltd., Mil Spec Industries Corp., Milwhite Inc., Newpark Resources Inc., Sachtleben Minerals GmbH and Co. KG, Schlumberger Ltd., Sojitz Corp., SVA S.r.l., The Cary Co., Emprada Mines And Minerals LLC, J and H Minerals Pvt. Ltd., PVS global trade Pvt. Ltd., and Vishnu Chemicals Ltd, Ashapura Group; Demeter O&G Supplies Sdn Bhd; Excalibur Minerals Corp.; International Earth Products LLC; P & S Barite Mining Co., Ltd.; PVS Chemicals; SLB; The Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation Ltd AI-Powered Market Evolution Insights. Our comprehensive market report ready with the latest trends, growth opportunities, and strategic analysis- View Free Sample Report PDF Forecast period 2024-2028 Base Year 2023 Historic Data 2018 - 2022 Segment Covered Type (Powder and Lumps), End-user (Drilling mud, Chemical manufacturing, Paints and coatings, and Others), and Geography (APAC, North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and South America), Application. Region Covered APAC, North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and South America Key companies profiled Anglo Pacific Minerals Ltd., BARIT MADEN TURK A.S., Barium and Chemicals Inc., CIMBAR Performance Minerals, CSGLOBAL, Dev International, Guizhou Red Star Development Co. Ltd., IBC Ltd., Mil Spec Industries Corp., Milwhite Inc., Newpark Resources Inc., Sachtleben Minerals GmbH and Co. KG, Schlumberger Ltd., Sojitz Corp., SVA S.r.l., The Cary Co., Emprada Mines And Minerals LLC, J and H Minerals Pvt. Ltd., PVS global trade Pvt. Ltd., and Vishnu Chemicals Ltd, Ashapura Group; Demeter O&G Supplies Sdn Bhd; Excalibur Minerals Corp.; International Earth Products LLC; P & S Barite Mining Co., Ltd.; PVS Chemicals; SLB; The Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation Ltd The Barite mining market is experiencing significant growth due to its extensive applications in various industries. One of the major sectors driving this demand is the Plastics industry, where Barite is used as a weighting agent in the production of plastic products, especially those based on petroleum. With increasing energy demand and the expansion of the Plastics industry, the market for Barite is expected to grow. Barite is also widely used as a radiation-proof material in structures shielding against gamma rays and X-rays. In the Oil & Gas industry, Barite is used as a drilling mud additive, improving the drilling process's efficiency. As a filler in paints and coatings, Barite enhances product quality and durability. In the Industrial sector, Barite is used in rubber products, cable cars, submarines, and ballast tanks for weight and stability. The Fine chemical market, particularly the Powder segment, is another significant consumer of Barite, used in the production of Barium sulfate, a key ingredient in X-ray machines, shielding panels, CT scans, and diagnostic tests. Barite is also used as a filler agent in the Paints industry, Coatings industry, and Cement industry. With the growing demand for white paint applications, the market for Barite is expected to expand. The Mining sector, including Oil & Gas and Mining, uses Barite for various purposes, such as in oil drilling, sedimentary rock analysis, and as a substitute for Calcite, Silica sand, or Celestite. Barite's versatility and wide range of applications make it an essential mineral in numerous industries, from the Plastics industry to the Oil & Gas sector and beyond. Despite its numerous applications, the Barite mining market faces challenges such as increasing competition from Barite substitutes like Nano-silica grains and the environmental impact of mining, including the carbon footprint. However, with ongoing research and development, the market is expected to continue its growth trajectory. Barite suppliers play a crucial role in meeting the market's demand for this versatile mineral. USP Barite, with its high purity levels, is in high demand in various industries, including the Pharmaceutical industry for the production of Iodine and tablets/capsules. In summary, the Barite mining market is experiencing growth due to its extensive applications in various industries, including the Plastics industry, Oil & Gas sector, and the Industrial sector. Despite challenges, the market is expected to continue its growth trajectory, driven by increasing energy demand and the expanding applications of Barite in various industries. The Middle East , home to significant oil and gas producers like Saudi Arabia , Iran , the UAE, and Iraq , witnessed growth in the barite market in 2021. Saudi Arabia , a major exporter of oil and gas globally, saw an increase in completed projects in its oil and gas sector due to substantial investments. This boosted the country's upstream and downstream capabilities, enabling it to reap benefits from cost-effective contracts and engineering services. In 2021, Saudi Arabia's oil industry, the largest contributor to its GDP, experienced in projects, driving the demand for barite in the region. Insights on how AI is driving innovation, efficiency, and market growth- Request Sample! • The Barite mining market faces challenges from the increasing use of plastic and petroleum-based products, which have a larger carbon footprint compared to barite. However, barite's unique properties as a radiation-proof material make it essential in various industries. In the energy sector, barite is used as a weighting agent in drilling mud for oil and gas exploration. In the industrial sector, barite is used as a filler in various applications such as automotive soundproofing material, brake linings, and X-ray machines. Barite suppliers face competition from substitutes like calcite and silica sand. The fine chemical market, particularly the powder segment, is a significant consumer of barium sulfate, the primary component of barite. The paints and coatings industry uses barite as a filler agent, while the rubber industry uses it for hydrostatic pressure applications. The demand for barite in radiation shielding applications, such as shielding panels in X-ray machines and CT scans, is expected to grow due to the increasing use of diagnostic medical tests. The USP barite market is driven by the demand for iodine in the pharmaceutical industry for the production of tablets and capsules. The prices of oil and gas, the primary consumers of barite in the drilling industry, impact the barite market. Barite is also used in various applications in the cement, cosmetics, and diagnostic medical tests industries. The mining of barite involves challenges such as the extraction of barite from sedimentary rock and the transportation of heavy barite ore using cable cars, submarines, and ballast tanks. The oil & gas industry's shift towards tight oil resources and the use of nano-silica grains as barite substitutes pose additional challenges to the barite mining market. • The price of crude oil significantly impacts the financial performance of upstream oil and gas companies. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the average price of crude oil rose from USD8 /bbl to USD81.80 /bbl between 2020 and 2022, reducing its discount to the North Sea Dated to its lowest level since March 2022 at USD12.20 /bbl. However, in April 2020 , the benchmark price for US crude oil briefly turned negative due to the global economic recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and an oil market collapse. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) reports that global oil demand decreased by 25% year-over-year (y-o-y) in April 2020 , primarily due to a significant decline in domestic and international transport operations. These fluctuations in oil prices and demand can significantly impact the profitability of companies in the oil and gas industry. Insights into how AI is reshaping industries and driving growth- Download a Sample Report This barite market report extensively covers market segmentation by Type 1.1 Powder 1.2 Lumps End-user 2.1 Drilling mud 2.2 Chemical manufacturing 2.3 Paints and coatings 2.4 Others Geography 3.1 APAC 3.2 North America 3.3 Europe 3.4 Middle East and Africa 3.5 South America Application 1.1 Powder- The global barite market is experiencing notable growth, particularly in the barite powder segment. Barite powder, derived from the mineral barite or barium sulfate (BaSO4), is commonly used as a filler in various industries such as paints, plastics, and engine compartments for sound reduction. In the construction industry, it serves as a substitute for sand, enhancing the mechanical performance of concrete. Barite powder production surpassed 7.5 million metric tons in 2022. The oil and gas industry remains a significant consumer, while improvements in its use in the construction sector contribute to market expansion. Emprada Mines and Minerals Private, based in India , is among the providers of barite powder in various grades, catering to diverse applications. The powder's unique properties, including radiation shielding capabilities and improved mechanical strengths like compressive, flexural, splitting tensile, and modulus of elasticity, make it a valuable addition to various industries. These factors underpin the positive growth trajectory of the global barite powder market. Download complimentary Sample Report to gain insights into AI's impact on market dynamics, emerging trends, and future opportunities- including forecast (2024-2028) and historic data (2018 - 2022) The Barite Market is witnessing significant growth due to the increasing demand for barite in various industries, particularly in the Plastics and Petroleum-based products sectors. Barite, a mineral composed of barium sulfate, is widely used as a weighting agent in drilling mud for the oil and gas industry. In the Plastics industry, barite is used as an industrial filler in the production of plastic products, reducing their carbon footprint by improving density and reducing the need for additional raw materials. The Powder segment of the Barite Market is expected to dominate due to its wide application in various industries, including the production of radiation-proof structures for shielding against gamma rays and X-rays. The Barite Mining Market is expected to grow due to the increasing energy demand and the need for drilling mud in the oil and gas industry. Other significant applications of barite include use in the Fine Chemical Market, as a filler in rubber, and as a hydrostatic pressure agent in brake linings. The Barite market is witnessing significant growth due to its extensive applications in various industries, particularly in the production of Plastic and Petroleum-based products. Barite, a mineral composed of barium sulfate, is widely used as a weighting agent in drilling mud for Oil & Gas industry to enhance drilling efficiency. It also finds extensive usage in Radiation-proof structures as a radiation shielding material against Gamma rays and X-rays. In the Plastics industry, it acts as an industrial filler, reducing the carbon footprint by improving the density and durability of the final product. The Powder segment holds a major share in the market due to its wide applications in various industries, including the Fine chemical market, Paints and coatings, Textiles, and Rubber. Barite is also used in Hydrostatic pressure testing as a replacement for water and sand. In the Energy sector, it is used in the production of Nuclear fuel, Cable cars, Submarines, and Ballast tanks. In the Medical industry, it is used in X-ray machines, Shielding panels, CT scans, Diagnostic tests, Tablets, and Capsules. Barite is also used in the production of White paint applications, Adhesive industry, and Rubber industry. The demand for Barite is driven by the increasing Energy demand, Natural gas resources, Sedimentary rock, Lead, Zinc, Silver, and Oil prices. Barite suppliers are exploring new opportunities in Nano silica, Celestite, and Barite substitutes like Nano-silica grains to cater to the evolving market trends. 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation Type Powder Lumps End-user Drilling Mud Chemical Manufacturing Paints And Coatings Others Geography APAC North America Europe Middle East And Africa South America Application 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: media@technavio.com Website: www.technavio.com/ View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/barite-market-to-grow-by-usd-353-88-million-2024-2028-report-on-ai-redefining-market-landscape-and-boost-from-oil--gas-drilling---technavio-302329833.html SOURCE Technavio © 2024 Benzinga.com. 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With rising public sector employment and general pressure on wages, the next deal could involve an annual increase in the public pay bill of €1.66 billion, more than three times the annual increase which resulted from the current deal. In an overview setting out the fiscal context for the new Dáil, the independent Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) has identified the future public sector pay bill as one of the main six risks facing the Irish economy during the term of the 34th Dáil. The paper, which has just been published, sets out forecasts for increases in wages in the Irish economy between 2025 and 2030. It states that wages in the Irish economy are expected to grow strongly over the term of the next government, with annual increases ranging from 3.7 per cent to 4.2 per cent Noting that the current pay deal in the public sector will expire in 2026, the analysis says if a future public sector pay deal grew in line with wage increases in the private sector, and the number of workers grew in line with expected population growth, the annual increase in State spending on public pay would rise from €554.7 million in 2026 to €1.66 billion by 2027. Public sector employment has been rising fast. The report says that between 2008 and 2023 employees in the public sector increased by 22 per cent, more than a fifth. “The increase in public sector employment reflects the growing demand for public services, but it also adds to the fiscal burden.” The biggest increase was in the education sector, where employee numbers rose by a third. In marked contrast there was a decline of almost 30 per cent in the numbers employed in the defence sector. Another potential risk identified by the analysis is the State’s reliance on corporation tax, in line with other recent warnings from the Fiscal Advisory Council and the Central Bank of Ireland. The receipts from this sector are “very volatile”, the PBO warns. “From 2015 to 2023, annual growth rates ranged from a high of 48 per cent in 2022 to a low of 5 per cent in 2019,” it notes. “The top 10 companies’ contribution to net receipts peaked at 57 per cent in 2022 before slightly decreasing to 52 per cent in 2023. In the first 11 months of 2024 Corporation Tax Revenue was 59 per cent higher than the same period last year.” Another possible risk highlighted by the PBO is Ireland’s tax system’s heavy reliance on high-income earners. “Those earning €100,000 or more make up just 11.4 per cent of taxpayers but account for 66 per cent of total income tax and USC. “While this highlights a very progressive redistributive system, this concentration of tax revenue from a small segment of the population underscores the vulnerability of the tax base to economic shifts affecting high earners,” it notes. The report warns that, taking into account the volatility of these key revenue sources, there are “structural fiscal challenges that need to be addressed to ensure long-term sustainability”. Harry McGee is a Political Correspondent with The Irish TimesKochi (Kerala) [India], December 30 (ANI): Kerala Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan informed that Congress MLA Uma Thomas is being monitored after sustaining a head injury during a fall. The Congress MLA fell from the VIP Gallery of JN Stadium in Kochi while attending the Mridanga Naadam, Bharatanatyam Programme. Also Read | Uttar Pradesh: Woman Gives Birth to Child at Makeshift Hospital in Mahakumbh Nagar (See Pics). "She has sustained a head injury and multiple fractures. She needs to be monitored for the next 24 hours. We are providing all the medical help," Satheesan told ANI on Sunday night. "At the beginning, we thought it was a grave situation," he added. Also Read | Akash Sagar, Social Media Influencer, Will Be Arrested Soon for Chanting 'Siya Ram Jai Jai Ram' Inside Church in East Khasi Hills, Say Meghalaya Police (Watch Video). Kerala Minister P Rajeev informed that Thomas is under treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after the fall. The Kerala Minister said that experts from different departments would come and consult with the doctors to decide on the next course of action. Speaking to ANI Rajeev said, "She is under treatment in the ICU. I have discussed this with the CM and the health minister and they will send the medical team. Experts from different departments will come and thereafter they will consult with the doctors here and decide what should be done." (ANI) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

Zain Esports racks up another year of success, impressive growthProspera Financial Services Inc raised its stake in Prudential Financial, Inc. ( NYSE:PRU – Free Report ) by 3.9% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 8,466 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 318 shares during the quarter. Prospera Financial Services Inc’s holdings in Prudential Financial were worth $1,026,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Legal & General Group Plc raised its position in Prudential Financial by 9.4% during the second quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 3,542,400 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $415,134,000 after purchasing an additional 305,143 shares in the last quarter. abrdn plc raised its holdings in shares of Prudential Financial by 4.0% during the 3rd quarter. abrdn plc now owns 1,309,155 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $158,120,000 after buying an additional 50,026 shares in the last quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC boosted its stake in Prudential Financial by 4,130.8% in the third quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 1,298,257 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $157,219,000 after buying an additional 1,267,571 shares in the last quarter. AustralianSuper Pty Ltd grew its position in Prudential Financial by 2.3% during the third quarter. AustralianSuper Pty Ltd now owns 1,265,996 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $153,312,000 after acquiring an additional 28,459 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Swiss National Bank lifted its holdings in shares of Prudential Financial by 0.3% in the 3rd quarter. Swiss National Bank now owns 1,065,600 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $129,044,000 after acquiring an additional 2,700 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 56.83% of the company’s stock. Prudential Financial Trading Up 1.3 % Shares of PRU opened at $127.92 on Friday. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $123.30 and its 200-day moving average price is $119.70. The firm has a market capitalization of $45.54 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.37, a PEG ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 1.29. The company has a current ratio of 0.14, a quick ratio of 0.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60. Prudential Financial, Inc. has a 1-year low of $94.92 and a 1-year high of $129.13. Prudential Financial Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 12th. Investors of record on Tuesday, November 19th will be paid a dividend of $1.30 per share. This represents a $5.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.07%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, November 19th. Prudential Financial’s payout ratio is currently 46.22%. Analyst Ratings Changes A number of equities analysts recently commented on the stock. Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on shares of Prudential Financial from $123.00 to $122.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, August 19th. Piper Sandler boosted their target price on Prudential Financial from $121.00 to $127.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 2nd. Bank of America lifted their price target on Prudential Financial from $109.00 to $118.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 10th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reissued a “market perform” rating and set a $121.00 price objective on shares of Prudential Financial in a research note on Wednesday, August 21st. Finally, Evercore ISI raised shares of Prudential Financial from an “underperform” rating to an “inline” rating and lifted their target price for the stock from $117.00 to $140.00 in a research note on Thursday, November 14th. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, one has given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Prudential Financial currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $125.69. View Our Latest Analysis on PRU Insider Buying and Selling In related news, EVP Caroline Feeney sold 1,110 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.97, for a total value of $133,166.70. Following the transaction, the executive vice president now directly owns 10,175 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,220,694.75. This represents a 9.84 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink . Also, major shareholder Insurance Co Of Ame Prudential bought 261,059 shares of Prudential Financial stock in a transaction on Tuesday, October 8th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $27.58 per share, with a total value of $7,200,007.22. Following the acquisition, the insider now owns 4,208,549 shares in the company, valued at approximately $116,071,781.42. This represents a 6.61 % increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here . 0.31% of the stock is currently owned by insiders. About Prudential Financial ( Free Report ) Prudential Financial, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance, investment management, and other financial products and services in the United States and internationally. It operates through PGIM, Retirement Strategies, Group Insurance, Individual Life, and International Businesses segments. Read More Want to see what other hedge funds are holding PRU? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Prudential Financial, Inc. ( NYSE:PRU – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Prudential Financial Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Prudential Financial and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

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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.”Luke Humphries defeats Luke Littler to retain Players Championship Finals title

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