Murray – Britain’s greatest ever player – retired after this summer’s Olympics at the age of 37 after finally admitting defeat in his battle against his body. Many in the game expected the Scot would one day return to tennis and become a coach, particularly due to his love of the sport, hard work and his tactical acumen. He never liked retirement anyway. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Ga4UlV2kQW — Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) November 23, 2024 But it came with some degree of shock on Saturday afternoon when a social media post from Djokovic, playing on Murray’s light-hearted tweet upon his departure, read: “He never liked retirement anyway”. The attached video announced Murray, who he lost to in two Slam finals but beat in four Australian showpieces, would coach him over the winter and through January’s Open in Melbourne. “We played each other since we were boys, 25 years of pushing each other to our limits. We had some of the most epic battles in in our sport. They called us gamechangers, risk-takers, history-makers,” Djokovic said. “I thought our story may be over. Turns out it has one final chapter. It’s time for one of my toughest opponents to step into my corner. Welcome aboard, coach Andy Murray.” Murray, who beat Djokovic to win the US Open in 2012 and Wimbledon in 2013, says he wants to help the 24-time grand slam champion achieve his goals. “I’m going to be joining Novak’s team in the off-season, helping him to prepare for the Australian Open, he said. “I’m really excited for it and looking forward to spending time on the same side of the net as Novak for a change, helping him to achieve his goals.” Djokovic, a week younger than his new coach, added: “I am excited to have one of my greatest rivals on the same side of the net, as my coach. “Looking forward to the start of the season and competing in Australia alongside Andy with whom I have shared many exceptional moments on the Australian soil.” Djokovic beat Murray in the 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2016 Australian Open finals as well as the French Open final in 2016. It was after he unseated Djokovic at the top of the rankings in 2016 that Murray suffered the hip injury which ultimately derailed his career. Since his retirement, Murray has been playing golf with the same dedication he pursued his tennis but will now return to his natural habitat. Djokovic, who split with coach Goran Ivanisevic earlier this year, hopes that adding Murray to his team will help him get back to the top of the game after he went through a calendar year without winning a grand slam for the first time since 2017. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have developed a stranglehold at the top of the men’s game and Djokovic, who has seen Murray, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal all retire in recent years, is still hoping to move clear of the record 24 grand slams he shares with Margaret Court.
Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby said she has been admitted to hospital but her baby is “all fine” after masked men attempted to rob her home this week. Her fiance Jake Ankers announced on social media that a group of men carrying a machete entered their home on Thursday evening while they were in the house with their two-year-old daughter. Crosby, who is nearly eight months pregnant, thanked those who have sent their support to the couple in an Instagram Story post on Saturday. The reality TV star, 34, wrote: “I’m typing this I’m laid in hospital. Baby is all fine, thank you for all the messages!” She added: “This month has had misfortune after misfortune. I want to thank you all for your kind messages about the break-in the other night. “Still something I’m really struggling to come to terms with.” Ankers also posted a photo of Crosby lying in a hospital bed to his Instagram Story, saying she had been “rushed in to hospital” as the TV star had been experiencing “serious pains in her stomach”. The businessman thanked their followers for reaching out and their local community for being “fantastic” since the burglary attempt. Ankers, who appeared with the reality star on BBC Three reality show Charlotte In Sunderland, previously said the thieves “tried to rob my house with my two-year-old and my partner who is nearly eight months pregnant, armed with a machete”. He said one of the four men “had a red balaclava on” and was carrying the weapon at the top of the stairs. Durham Constabulary were alerted at 7pm on Thursday to reports of an aggravated burglary in Houghton-le-Spring, a town in the Sunderland area. A spokeswoman for the force said: “Officers attended the area however the suspects left the scene before their arrival. “Nobody was injured in the incident and no items are believed to have been taken.” She added that an investigation is under way and anyone with information is asked to contact police. Crosby is best known for appearing in the MTV reality series Geordie Shore and winning the 12th series of Celebrity Big Brother in 2013. She and Ankers got engaged in October 2023 after she gave birth to their first child in 2022.Alibaba: Nothing Is Over Yet
Fortinet ( NASDAQ:FTNT – Free Report ) had its price objective raised by Cantor Fitzgerald from $88.00 to $95.00 in a research note published on Tuesday morning, Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a neutral rating on the software maker’s stock. FTNT has been the subject of a number of other reports. Guggenheim lowered Fortinet from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, July 29th. Robert W. Baird increased their price objective on Fortinet from $95.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on Fortinet from $63.00 to $70.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 7th. BMO Capital Markets increased their price target on Fortinet from $88.00 to $100.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, DZ Bank raised Fortinet from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $65.00 price target for the company in a research note on Thursday, August 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, nineteen have issued a hold rating, thirteen have given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $88.93. Read Our Latest Research Report on FTNT Fortinet Stock Performance Insider Buying and Selling In related news, CFO Keith Jensen sold 4,250 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $90.83, for a total transaction of $386,027.50. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer now directly owns 4,689 shares in the company, valued at approximately $425,901.87. This trade represents a 47.54 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website . Also, CEO Ken Xie sold 23,307 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, October 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $81.89, for a total value of $1,908,610.23. Following the sale, the chief executive officer now owns 48,915,530 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,005,692,751.70. This represents a 0.05 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 51,095 shares of company stock worth $4,058,575. Corporate insiders own 18.00% of the company’s stock. Hedge Funds Weigh In On Fortinet Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Anchor Investment Management LLC increased its position in Fortinet by 4.2% during the third quarter. Anchor Investment Management LLC now owns 45,966 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $3,565,000 after buying an additional 1,866 shares during the last quarter. Tri Ri Asset Management Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Fortinet in the third quarter valued at about $3,542,000. Virtue Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Fortinet in the third quarter valued at about $247,000. Arete Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Fortinet by 28.6% in the third quarter. Arete Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 7,791 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $603,000 after purchasing an additional 1,733 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Toronto Dominion Bank grew its position in shares of Fortinet by 2.2% in the third quarter. Toronto Dominion Bank now owns 357,634 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $27,735,000 after purchasing an additional 7,769 shares during the last quarter. 83.71% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. About Fortinet ( Get Free Report ) Fortinet, Inc provides cybersecurity and convergence of networking and security solutions worldwide. It offers secure networking solutions focus on the convergence of networking and security; network firewall solutions that consist of FortiGate data centers, hyperscale, and distributed firewalls, as well as encrypted applications; wireless LAN solutions; and secure connectivity solutions, including FortiSwitch secure ethernet switches, FortiAP wireless local area network access points, FortiExtender 5G connectivity gateways, and other products. 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You turn to Google Baba for all your knowledge needs though it fails sometimes. Intelligence is becoming ‘artificial’. Yet, teachers have their roles carved out. They have a duty and service to churn good human beings who make use of education to make a better world," said Bhagwat. Sarsnghachalak was speaking on “Role of Teachers in 21st Century”. Nagpur: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addresses 70th Founders' Day of Somalwar Educational Institute. pic.twitter.com/92cyTYs9fn Quoting Mahatma Gandhi who said science without ethics is sin, Bhagwat said in this fast changing world of disruptions and lifestyle changes caused by technology, teachers have a greater role to strike a balance between the good and the bad. Narrating the story from a novel 3024, the main protagonist had to pay the price with his life for remembering a simple multiplication table of nine, in an era when everything was automated and run on machines in a gold mine. He said technology per se is not bad but needs to be used with discretion. “Even an illiterate person can be huge success in a business enterprise. But education gives a person character and ability to use his skills for betterment of self, family, society, country and the world and thus build own identity." He cited the instance of the education system in Finland where students are not failed but geared to enable students to face challenges of life successfully. “When we teach , we also learn. Every student is different. A teacher should have affinity to win respect as well as affection by inculcating confidence and moral qualities in students so that the society at large benefits,:” said the RSS chief.AP News Summary at 1:48 p.m. EST
As open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans continues through Jan. 15, you’re likely seeing fewer social media ads promising monthly cash cards worth hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars that you can use for groceries, medical bills, rent and other expenses. But don’t worry. You haven’t missed out on any windfalls. Clicking on one of those ads would not have provided you with a cash card — at least not worth hundreds or thousands. But you might have found yourself switched to a health insurance plan you did not authorize, unable to afford treatment for an unforeseen medical emergency, and owing thousands of dollars to the IRS, according to an ongoing lawsuit against companies and individuals who plaintiffs say masterminded the ads and alleged scams committed against millions of people who responded to them. The absence of those once-ubiquitous ads are likely a result of the federal government suspending access to the ACA marketplace for two companies that market health insurance out of South Florida offices, amid accusations they used “fraudulent” ads to lure customers and then switched their insurance plans and agents without their knowledge. In its suspension letter, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) cited “credible allegations of misconduct” in the agency’s decision to suspend the abilities of two companies — TrueCoverage (doing business as Inshura) and BenefitAlign — to transact information with the marketplace. CMS licenses and monitors agencies that use their own websites and information technology platforms to enroll health insurance customers in ACA plans offered in the federal marketplace. The alleged scheme affected millions of consumers, according to a lawsuit winding its way through U.S. District Court in Fort Lauderdale that seeks class-action status. An amended version of the suit, filed in August, increased the number of defendants from six to 12: — TrueCoverage LLC, an Albuquerque, New Mexico-based health insurance agency with large offices in Miami, Miramar and Deerfield Beach. TrueCoverage is a sub-tenant of the South Florida Sun Sentinel in a building leased by the newspaper in Deerfield Beach. — Enhance Health LLC, a Sunrise-based health insurance agency that the lawsuit says was founded by Matthew Herman, also named as a defendant, with a $150 million investment from hedge fund Bain Capital’s insurance division. Bain Capital Insurance Fund LP is also a defendant. — Speridian Technologies LLC, accused in the lawsuit of establishing two direct enrollment platforms that provided TrueCoverage and other agencies access to the ACA marketplace. — Benefitalign LLC, identified in the suit as one of the direct enrollment platforms created by Speridian. Like Speridian and TrueCoverage, the company is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. — Number One Prospecting LLC, doing business as Minerva Marketing, based in Fort Lauderdale, and its founder, Brandon Bowsky, accused of developing the social media ads that drove customers — or “leads” — to the health insurance agencies. — Digital Media Solutions LLC, doing business as Protect Health, a Miami-based agency that the suit says bought Minerva’s “fraudulent” ads. In September, the company filed for Chapter 11 protection from creditors in United States Bankruptcy Court in Texas, which automatically suspended claims filed against the company. — Net Health Affiliates Inc., an Aventura-based agency the lawsuit says was associated with Enhance Health and like it, bought leads from Minerva. — Garish Panicker, identified in the lawsuit as half-owner of Speridian Global Holdings and day-to-day controller of companies under its umbrella, including TrueCoverage, Benefitalign and Speridian Technologies. — Matthew Goldfuss, accused by the suit of overseeing and directing TrueCoverage’s ACA enrollment efforts. All of the defendants have filed motions to dismiss the lawsuit. The motions deny the allegations and argue that the plaintiffs failed to properly state their claims and lack the standing to file the complaints. The Sun Sentinel sent requests for comment and lists of questions about the cases to four separate law firms representing separate groups of defendants. Three of the law firms — one representing Brandon Bowsky and Number One Prospecting LLC d/b/a Minerva Marketing, and two others representing Net Health Affiliates Inc. and Bain Capital Insurance Fund — did not respond to the requests. A representative of Enhance Health LLC and Matthew Herman, Olga M. Vieira of the Miami-based firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, responded with a short message saying she was glad the newspaper knew a motion to dismiss the charges had been filed by the defendants. She also said that, “Enhance has denied all the allegations as reported previously in the media.” Catherine Riedel, a communications specialist representing TrueCoverage LLC, Benefitalign LLC, Speridian Technologies LLC, Girish Panicker and Matthew Goldfuss, issued the following statement: “TrueCoverage takes these allegations very seriously and is responding appropriately. While we cannot comment on ongoing litigation, we strongly believe that the allegations are baseless and without merit. “Compliance is our business. The TrueCoverage team records and reviews every call with a customer, including during Open Enrollment when roughly 500 agents handle nearly 30,000 calls a day. No customer is enrolled into any policy without a formal verbal consent given by the customer. If any customer calls in as a result of misleading content presented by third-party marketing vendors, agents are trained to correct such misinformation and action is taken against such third-party vendors.” Through Riedel, the defendants declined to answer follow-up questions, including whether the company remains in business, whether it continues to enroll Affordable Care Act clients, and whether it is still operating its New Mexico call center using another affiliated technology platform. The suspension notification from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services letter cites several factors, including the histories of noncompliance and previous suspensions. The letter noted suspicion that TrueCoverage and Benefitalign were storing consumers’ personally identifiable information in databases located in India and possibly other overseas locations in violation of the centers’ rules. The letter also notes allegations against the companies in the pending lawsuit that “they engaged in a variety of illegal practices, including violations of the (Racketeer Influenced & Corrupt Organizations, or RICO Act), misuse of consumer (personal identifiable information) and insurance fraud.” The amended lawsuit filed in August names as plaintiffs five individuals who say their insurance plans were changed and two agencies who say they lost money when they were replaced as agents. The lawsuit accuses the defendants of 55 counts of wrongdoing, ranging from running ads offering thousands of dollars in cash that they knew would never be provided directly to consumers, switching millions of consumers into different insurance policies without their authorization, misstating their household incomes to make them eligible for $0 premium coverage, and “stealing” commissions by switching the agents listed in their accounts. TrueCoverage, Enhance Health, Protect Health, and some of their associates “engaged in hundreds of thousands of agent-of-record swaps to steal other agents’ commissions,” the suit states. “Using the Benefitalign and Inshura platforms, they created large spreadsheet lists of consumer names, dates of birth and zip codes.” They provided those spreadsheets to agents, it says, and instructed them to access platforms linked to the ACA marketplace and change the customers’ agents of record “without telling the client or providing informed consent.” “In doing so, they immediately captured the monthly commissions of agents ... who had originally worked with the consumers directly to sign them up,” the lawsuit asserts. TrueCoverage employees who complained about dealing with prospects who called looking for cash cards were routinely chided by supervisors who told them to be vague and keep making money, the suit says. When the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services began contacting the company in January about customer complaints, the suit says TrueCoverage enrollment supervisor Matthew Goldfuss sent an email instructing agents “do not respond.” The lawsuit states the “scheme” was made possible in 2021 when Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act in the wake of the COVID pandemic. The act made it possible for Americans with household incomes between 100% and 150% of the federal poverty level to pay zero in premiums and it enabled those consumers to enroll in ACA plans all year round, instead of during the three-month open enrollment period from November to January. Experienced health insurance brokers recognized the opportunity presented by the changes, the lawsuit says. More than 40 million Americans live within 100% and 150% of the federal poverty level, while only 15 million had ACA insurance at the time. The defendants developed or benefited from online ads, the lawsuit says, which falsely promised “hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars per month in cash benefits such as subsidy cards to pay for common expenses like rent, groceries, and gas.” Consumers who clicked on the ads were brought to a landing page that asked a few qualifying questions, and if their answers suggested that they might qualify for a low-cost or no-cost plan, they were provided a phone number to a health insurance agency. There was a major problem with the plan, according to the lawsuit. “Customers believe they are being routed to someone who will send them a free cash card, not enroll them in health insurance.” By law, the federal government sends subsidies for ACA plans to insurance companies, and not to individual consumers. Scripts were developed requiring agents not to mention a cash card, and if a customer mentions a cash card, “be vague” and tell the caller that only the insurance carrier can provide that information, the lawsuit alleges. In September, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss the claims. In addition to denying the charges, they argued that the class plaintiffs lacked the standing to make the accusations and failed to demonstrate that they suffered harm. The motion also argued that the lawsuit’s accusations failed to meet requirements necessary to claim civil violations of the RICO Act. Miami-based attorney Jason Kellogg, representing the plaintiffs, said he doesn’t expect a ruling on the motion to dismiss the case for several months. The complaint also lists nearly 50 companies, not named as defendants, that it says fed business to TrueCoverage and Enhance Health. Known in the industry as “downlines,” most operate in office parks throughout South Florida, the lawsuit says. The lawsuit quotes former TrueCoverage employees complaining about having to work with customers lured by false cash promises in the online ads. A former employee who worked in the company’s Deerfield Beach office was quoted in the lawsuit as saying that senior TrueCoverage and Speridian executives “knew that consumers were calling in response to the false advertisements promising cash cards and they pressured agents to use them to enroll consumers into ACA plans.” A former human resources manager for TrueCoverage said sales agents frequently complained “that they did not feel comfortable having to mislead consumers,” the lawsuit said. Over two dozen agents “came to me with these complaints and showed me the false advertisements that consumers who called in were showing them,” the lawsuit quoted the former manager as saying. For much of the time the companies operated, the ACA marketplace enabled agents to easily access customer accounts using their names and Social Security numbers, change their insurance plans and switch their agents of record without their knowledge or authorization, the lawsuit says. This resulted in customers’ original agents losing their commissions and many of the policyholders finding out they suddenly owed far more for health care services than their original plans had required, the suit states. It says that one of the co-plaintiffs’ health plans was changed at least 22 times without her consent. She first discovered that she had lost her original plan when she sought to renew a prescription for her heart condition and her doctor told her she did not have health insurance, the suit states. Another co-plaintiff’s policy was switched after her husband responded to one of the cash card advertisements, the lawsuit says. That couple’s insurance plan was switched multiple times after a TrueCoverage agent excluded the wife’s income from an application so the couple would qualify. Later, they received bills from the IRS for $4,300 to cover tax credits issued to pay for the plans. CMS barred TrueCoverage and BenefitAlign from accessing the ACA marketplace. It said it received more than 90,000 complaints about unauthorized plan switches and more than 183,500 complaints about unauthorized enrollments, but the agency did not attribute all of the complaints to activities by the two companies. In addition, CMS restricted all agents’ abilities to alter policyholders’ enrollment information, the lawsuit says. Now access is allowed only for agents that already represent policyholders or if the policyholder participates in a three-way call with an agent and a marketplace employee. Between June and October, the agency barred 850 agents and brokers from accessing the marketplace “for reasonable suspicion of fraudulent or abusive conduct related to unauthorized enrollments or unauthorized plan switches,” according to an October CMS news release . The changes resulted in a “dramatic and sustained drop” in unauthorized activity, including a nearly 70% decrease in plan changes associated with an agent or broker and a nearly 90% decrease in changes to agent or broker commission information, the release said. It added that while consumers were often unaware of such changes, the opportunity to make them provided “significant financial incentive for non-compliant agents and brokers.” But CMS’ restrictions might be having unintended consequences for law-abiding agents and brokers. A story published by Insurance News Net on Nov. 11 quoted the president of the Health Agents for America (HAFA) trade group as saying agents are being suspended by CMS after being flagged by a mysterious algorithm that no one can figure out. The story quotes HAFA president Ronnell Nolan as surmising, “maybe they wrote too many policies on the same day for people who have the same income or they’re writing too many policies on people of a certain occupation.” Nolan continued, “We have members who have thousands of ACA clients. They can’t update or renew their clients. So those consumers have lost access to their professional agent, which is simply unfair.” Ron Hurtibise covers business and consumer issues for the South Florida Sun Sentinel. He can be reached by phone at 954-356-4071, on Twitter @ronhurtibise or by email at rhurtibise@sunsentinel.com.
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FRISCO, Texas (AP) — A rare win as a double-digit underdog came just in time to let the Dallas Cowboys believe their playoff hopes aren't completely gone in 2024. Cooper Rush probably will need three more victories in a row filling in for the injured Dak Prescott for any postseason talk to be realistic. The thing is, the Cowboys (4-7) could be favored in two of those games, and already are by four points as an annual Thanksgiving Day host against the New York Giants (2-9) on Thursday, according to BetMGM. Not to mention the losing record at the moment for each of the next four opponents for the defending NFC East champions, playoff qualifiers each of the past three seasons. The Cowboys have a chance to make something of the improbable and chaotic 34-26 win at Washington that ended a five-game losing streak. “Behind the eight ball,” Micah Parsons said, the star pass rusher acknowledging the reality that Dallas hadn't done much yet. “Let’s see how we can handle adversity and see if we can make a playoff run. But we got a long way to go.” It was a start, though, powered in part by the best 55 minutes from the Dallas defense since the opener, when the Cowboys dismantled Cleveland and looked the part of a Super Bowl contender. The last five minutes for the Dallas defense against the Commanders looked a lot like most of the nine games after that 33-17 victory over the Browns. Which is to say not very good. Jayden Daniels easily drove Washington 69 yards to a touchdown before throwing an 86-yard scoring pass in the final seconds to Terry McLaurin, who weaved through five defenders when a tackle might have ended the game. The Cowboys kept a 27-26 lead thanks to Austin Seibert's second missed extra point, and withstood another blunder when Juanyeh Thomas returned an onside kick recovery for a TD rather than slide and leave one kneel-down from Rush to end the game. Dallas will have to remember it did hold a dynamic rookie quarterback's offense to 251 yards before the madness of the ending in the Cowboys' biggest upset victory since 2010 at the New York Giants. That one was too late to save the season. This one might not be. “We needed it,” embattled coach Mike McCarthy said. “It’s been frustrating, no doubt. We’ve acknowledged that. We’ve got another one right around the corner here, so we have to get some wins and get some momentum.” What's working Rush ended a personal three-game losing streak with his best showing since the previous time he won as the replacement for Prescott, who is out for the season after surgery for a torn hamstring. The 117.6 passer rating was Rush's best as a starter, and the NFL's second-worst rushing attack played a solid complementary role with Rico Dowdle gaining 86 yards on 19 carries. What needs help KaVontae Turpin's electrifying 99-yard kickoff return did more than lift the Cowboys when it appeared an 11-point lead might get away in the final five minutes. It eased the worst day of special teams for Dallas since John Fassel took over that phase four years ago. Suddenly struggling kicker Brandon Aubrey had one field-goal attempt blocked and missed another. Bryan Anger had a punt blocked. For the second time in five games, Aubrey's attempt to bounce a kickoff in front of the return man backfired. The ball bounced outside the landing zone, putting the Commanders at the 40-yard line to start the second half and setting up the drive to the game's first touchdown. Stock up CB Josh Butler, whose NFL debut earlier this season came five years after the end of his college career, had 12 tackles, a sack and three pass breakups. The pass breakups were the most by an undrafted Dallas player since 1994. Stock down Rookie LT Tyler Guyton, who has had an up-and-down season with injuries and performance issues, was benched immediately after getting called for a false start in the fourth quarter. His replacement, Asim Richards, could be sidelined with a high ankle sprain that executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones revealed on his radio show Monday. Veteran Chuma Edoga, who was the projected starter at Guyton's position before a preseason toe injury, was active but didn't play against the Commanders. He's awaiting his season debut. Injuries The status of perennial All-Pro RG Zack Martin (ankle/shoulder) and LG Tyler Smith (ankle/knee) will be a question on the short week after both sat against Washington. Stephen Jones indicated Smith could be available and said the same of WR Brandin Cooks, who hasn't played since Week 4 because of a knee issue. TE Jake Ferguson may miss at least a second week with a concussion. The short week might make it tough for CB Trevon Diggs (groin/knee) to return. Key number 75% — Rush's completion rate, his best with at least 10 passes. He was 24 of 32 for 247 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. His other game with multiple TDs and no picks was a 25-10 victory over Washington two years ago, when he went 4-1 with Prescott sidelined by a broken thumb. Next steps There's some extra rest after the short week, with Cincinnati making a “Monday Night Football” visit on Dec. 9. The next road game is at Carolina on Dec. 15. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Schuyler Dixon, The Associated Press
NoneSrinagar: J&K Police Cyber Crime Prevention Cell said on Saturday that it has recovered Rs 4,48,500 lakh from various financial frauds in Pulwama district. An official statement said that the Cyber Cell of District Police Pulwama has made significant progress in addressing cybercrime by successfully recovering Rs 4,48,500 from various financial frauds reported since October 2024. Official Statement Of Th J&K Police Cyber Crime Prevention Cell “These recoveries highlight the dedicated efforts of the Cyber Cell in combating online scams and protecting citizens from financial exploitation. Since October 2024, the Cyber Cell has received multiple complaints from the general public regarding various scams. “Among these, fake investment scams accounted for Rs 3,35,000, of which Rs 1,56,500 was recovered. Complaints about online purchasing scams amounted to Rs 96,000, with Rs 87,500 successfully retrieved. Sex-related extortion scams caused financial losses of Rs 2,00,000, and the Cyber Cell recovered Rs 1,14,500. Social media impersonation scams resulted in losses of Rs 50,000, which was fully recovered. Additionally, SMS-related scams caused losses of Rs 40,000, all of which were retrieved," read the statement. “The investigations revealed a variety of fraudulent schemes targeting unsuspecting individuals. These included fake bank SMS scams, malicious APK file frauds, deceptive investment traps, fake interest-free loan offers, sextortion schemes, and social media impersonation frauds. The Cyber Cell Pulwama acted swiftly to investigate these complaints, freezing and recovering funds with the cooperation of affected individuals. Pulwama Police urge citizens to remain cautious and promptly report suspicious activities," the statement further said. The police said that the Cyber Cell remains committed to addressing evolving cyber threats and ensuring digital safety. "Residents can report cybercrimes via email at cybercrime-pulwama@jkpolice.gov.in or by calling 9541943103”, the statement said. Every district in Jammu and Kashmir has a police cybercrime prevention cell that attends to various cyber crimes in addition to creating awareness among the people about protecting themselves from becoming a victim of these technologically committed crimes. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Potiskum Local Government Chapter, has commended the Emir of Fika, Dr. Muhammad Ibn Abali Muhammad Idrisa, for his commitment to religious tolerance in his domain and Yobe State at large. Reverend Musa Zakar, CAN Chairman, Potiskum LGA chapter, gave the commendation during a Christmas courtesy visit to the Emir’s palace in Potiskum town, where he prayed for peace, security, stability, and development of the Emirate. In response, the Emir appreciated CAN’s efforts in promoting peace and resilience, emphasizing the need for daily prayer among various religious groups to address the country’s challenges. He demonstrated a strong commitment to humanity’s development, regardless of socio-economic, political, and religious differences. The CAN elders praised the Emir for promoting unity among religious organizations, showcasing the sterling quality expected of traditional institutions. They noted that the Emirate has demonstrated fairness to religious organizations, making the Emir’s Christmas gesture to Christians worthy of emulation. This commendation reflects the Emir’s dedication to peaceful coexistence and his commitment to unity, peace, and tranquility in Nigeria.
Azerbaijani and US officials believe a Russian surface-to-air missile caused the deadly crash of an Azerbaijani passenger jet, media reports and a US official said Thursday, as the Kremlin cautioned against "hypotheses" over the disaster. The Azerbaijan Airlines jet crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau, an oil and gas hub, on Wednesday after going off course for undetermined reasons. Thirty-eight of the 67 people on board died. The Embraer 190 aircraft was supposed to fly northwest from the Azerbaijani capital Baku to the city of Grozny in Chechnya, southern Russia, but instead diverted far off course across the Caspian Sea. An investigation is underway, with pro-government Azerbaijani website Caliber citing unnamed officials as saying they believed a Russian missile fired from a Pantsir-S air defence system downed the plane. The claim was also reported by The New York Times, broadcaster Euronews and the Turkish news agency Anadolu. Some aviation and military experts said the plane might have been accidentally shot by Russian air defence systems because it was flying in an area where Ukrainian drone activity had been reported. A former expert at France's BEA air accident investigation agency said there appeared to be "a lot of shrapnel" damage on the wreckage. Speaking on condition of anonymity, he said the damage was "reminiscent" of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which was downed with a surface-to-air missile by Russia-backed rebels over eastern Ukraine in 2014. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters: "It would be wrong to make any hypotheses before the investigation's conclusions." Euronews cited Azerbaijani government sources as saying that "shrapnel hit the passengers and cabin crew as it exploded next to the aircraft mid-flight". A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, also said early indications suggested a Russian anti-aircraft system struck the plane. Kazakhstan news agency Kazinform cited a regional prosecutor as saying that two black-box flight recorders had been recovered. Azerbaijan Airlines initially said the plane flew through a flock of birds, before withdrawing the statement. Kazakh officials said 38 people had been killed and there were 29 survivors, including three children. Jalil Aliyev, the father of flight attendant Hokume Aliyeva, told AFP that this was supposed to have been her last flight before starting a job as a lawyer for the airline. "Why did her young life have to end so tragically?" the man said in a trembling voice before hanging up the phone. Eleven of the injured are in intensive care, the Kazakh health ministry said. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev declared Thursday a day of mourning and cancelled a planned visit to Russia for an informal summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), a grouping of former Soviet nations. "I extend my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the crash... and wish a speedy recovery to the injured," Aliyev said in a social media post Wednesday. The Flight Radar website showed the plane deviating from its normal route, crossing the Caspian Sea and then circling over the area where it eventually crashed near Aktau, on the eastern shore of the sea. Kazakhstan said the plane was carrying 37 Azerbaijani passengers, six Kazakhs, three Kyrgyz and 16 Russians. A Kazakh woman told the local branch of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) she was near where the plane crashed and rushed to the site to help survivors. "They were covered in blood. They were crying. They were calling for help," said the woman, who gave her name as Elmira. She said they saved some teenagers. "I'll never forget their look, full of pain and despair," said Elmira. "A girl pleaded: 'Save my mother, my mother is back there'." Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with Aliyev and "expressed his condolences in connection with the crash", Peskov told a news conference. bur/rlp/jsBANGKOK — Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan will attempt to merge and create the world's third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. The two companies said they had signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday and that smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors also had agreed to join the talks on integrating their businesses. Honda will initially lead the new management, retaining the principles and brands of each company. Following is a quick look at what a combined Honda and Nissan would mean for the companies, and for the auto industry. Nissan Chief Executive Makoto Uchida, left, and Honda Chief Executive Toshihiro Mibe, center, and Takao Kato CEO of Mitsubishi Motors, right, arrive to attend a joint news conference Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) The ascent of Chinese automakers is rattling the industry at a time when manufacturers are struggling to shift from fossil fuel-driven vehicles to electrics. Relatively inexpensive EVs from China's BYD, Great Wall and Nio are eating into the market shares of U.S. and Japanese car companies in China and elsewhere. Japanese automakers have lagged behind big rivals in EVs and are now trying to cut costs and make up for lost time. Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi announced in August that they will share components for electric vehicles like batteries and jointly research software for autonomous driving to adapt better to dramatic changes in the auto industry centered around electrification. A preliminary agreement between Honda, Japan's second-largest automaker, and Nissan, third largest, was announced in March. A merger could result in a behemoth worth about $55 billion based on the market capitalization of all three automakers. Joining forces would help the smaller Japanese automakers add scale to compete with Japan's market leader Toyota Motor Corp. and with Germany's Volkswagen AG. Toyota itself has technology partnerships with Japan's Mazda Motor Corp. and Subaru Corp. Nissan Chief Executive Makoto Uchida, left, Honda Chief Executive Toshihiro Mibe, center, and Takao Kato, CEO of Mitsubishi Motors, right, pose for photographers during a joint news conference in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Nissan has truck-based body-on-frame large SUVs such as the Armada and Infiniti QX80 that Honda doesn't have, with large towing capacities and good off-road performance, said Sam Fiorani, vice president of AutoForecast Solutions. Nissan also has years of experience building batteries and electric vehicles, and gas-electric hybird powertrains that could help Honda in developing its own EVs and next generation of hybrids, he said. "Nissan does have some product segments where Honda doesn't currently play," that a merger or partnership could help, said Sam Abuelsamid, a Detroit-area automotive industry analsyt. While Nissan's electric Leaf and Ariya haven't sold well in the U.S., they're solid vehicles, Fiorani said. "They haven't been resting on their laurels, and they have been developing this technology," he said. "They have new products coming that could provide a good platform for Honda for its next generation." Nissan said last month that it was slashing 9,000 jobs, or about 6% of its global work force, and reducing global production capacity by 20% after reporting a quarterly loss of 9.3 billion yen ($61 million). Earlier this month it reshuffled its management and its chief executive, Makoto Uchida, took a 50% pay cut to take responsibility for the financial woes, saying Nissan needed to become more efficient and respond better to market tastes, rising costs and other global changes. Fitch Ratings recently downgraded Nissan's credit outlook to "negative," citing worsening profitability, partly due to price cuts in the North American market. But it noted that it has a strong financial structure and solid cash reserves that amounted to 1.44 trillion yen ($9.4 billion). Nissan's share price has fallen to the point where it is considered something of a bargain. A report in the Japanese financial magazine Diamond said talks with Honda gained urgency after the Taiwan maker of iPhones Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., better known as Foxconn, began exploring a possible acquisition of Nissan as part of its push into the EV sector. The company has struggled for years following a scandal that began with the arrest of its former chairman Carlos Ghosn in late 2018 on charges of fraud and misuse of company assets, allegations that he denies. He eventually was released on bail and fled to Lebanon. Honda reported its profits slipped nearly 20% in the first half of the April-March fiscal year from a year earlier, as sales suffered in China. Toyota made 11.5 million vehicles in 2023, while Honda rolled out 4 million and Nissan produced 3.4 million. Mitsubishi Motors made just over 1 million. Even after a merger Toyota would remain the leading Japanese automaker. All the global automakers are facing potential shocks if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on threats to raise or impose tariffs on imports of foreign products, even from allies like Japan and neighboring countries like Canada and Mexico. Nissan is among the major car companies that have adjusted their supply chains to include vehicles assembled in Mexico. Meanwhile, analysts say there is an "affordability shift" taking place across the industry, led by people who feel they cannot afford to pay nearly $50,000 for a new vehicle. In American, a vital market for companies like Nissan, Honda and Toyota, that's forcing automakers to consider lower pricing, which will eat further into industry profits. ____ AP Auto Writer Tom Krisher contributed to this report from Detroit. Airbags, advanced driver assistance features, and high-strength materials mean that the safest cars today are far better at protecting people from injuries than ever before. Although most new cars compare well to their predecessors, some stand above the rest. The safest cars for 2025 offer excellent occupant protection and also do a good job of preventing accidents from happening in the first place. Based on testing data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety , or IIHS, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration , or NHTSA, these are some of the safest cars available today. Ranging from inexpensive compact cars and mainstream midsize sedans to stylish station wagons, posh luxury cars, and sporty coupes and convertibles, Edmunds shares a list that has something for just about everyone. For those who prefer a higher seating position and maybe some added practicality, Edmunds' list of safest SUVs is for you. The stylish Mazda 3 has a lot to offer compact-car shoppers, including great looks, a composed driving experience, and reasonable fuel economy from its base 2.0-liter engine. It's also one of the safest cars in its class, earning a perfect five stars in NHTSA crash testing and sterling crashworthiness and collision avoidance scores from the IIHS. Its standard features are forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure prevention. With mature styling, a premium interior, and an efficient hybrid powertrain option, the 2025 Honda Civic is a great option if safety is a concern since it aces almost all of the IIHS' crash tests and earns a five-star safety rating from the federal government. It also comes standard with adaptive cruise control, lane departure prevention, and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking. The Civic falls short slightly in the IIHS' updated moderate overlap front test, which now accounts for rear passenger safety, but even so, it's one of the safest cars in its class. Reflective of parent company BMW, today's Mini Cooper is well constructed and features premium safety features that belie its small size, including automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning. Although the Mini hasn't been tested by NHTSA, the IIHS gives the Cooper its highest score of Good in the original driver-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, and side-impact tests. That said, the IIHS doesn't place the Cooper on its Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ lists since it hasn't been evaluated on the updated battery of passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, or side-impact tests. Expect the new-for-2025 Mini Cooper to earn decent crash ratings in those scenarios, especially since it shares its strong platform with the outgoing model. With its recent redesign, the Toyota Prius transformed from a frumpy little caterpillar to a stylish and efficient butterfly. It also became a very safe hybrid hatchback. Perfect scores in all of its government and IIHS crash tests, as well as a sophisticated system of collision avoidance technology, earn it top marks. It's also one of our favorite cars on the market, period, as evidenced by its status as a 2024 Edmunds Top Rated vehicle. The Honda Accord is among the safest midsize sedans on the market today thanks to excellent crashworthiness scores and a competent standard collision prevention system. It's a Top Safety Pick+, beating out rivals like the Hyundai Sonata, Kia K5, and Subaru Legacy, and the Accord also earns a perfect five-star rating from NHTSA. Honda's hybrid-intensive product planning is on full display here—all but the two lowest Accord trims have a hybrid powertrain—and it's also among the most spacious cars in its class. Like its Honda Accord rival, the Toyota Camry is also an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ with a five-star NHTSA rating. It also has a very impressive suite of driver assistance and safety technology, including lane departure prevention with active centering, full-speed adaptive cruise control, and automatic emergency braking. The Camry edges out the Accord in IIHS testing thanks to a more effective collision avoidance system, but both cars are remarkably well matched otherwise. The fully electric Hyundai Ioniq 6 offers excellent safety and collision prevention, with excellent scores across the entire line of IIHS tests. The Ioniq 6 hasn't been tested for rollover resistance by NHTSA, but it earned a four-star front safety rating and a five-star side-impact rating in government tests. Like most EVs, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 comes standard with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure prevention. It also offers up to 342 miles of all-electric driving in its longest-range trim level. The Acura Integra is a close mechanical cousin to the Honda Civic, so it's no surprise it does well in both the IIHS' and NHTSA's crash tests. The luxury hatchback is a Top Safety Pick+ and earns a perfect five stars in government testing. The AcuraWatch safety suite is standard on the Integra, bringing automatic emergency braking, lane centering, lane departure prevention, and adaptive cruise control. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a safe option in the popular small luxury sedan segment thanks to its good scores in IIHS crash testing. Mercedes' best-selling sedan also comes standard with automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning, which helps it earn a Top Safety Pick award. However, it hasn't been tested by the NHTSA. Both the Genesis G80 and the fully electric Genesis Electrified G80 earn a Top Safety Pick+ score from the IIHS thanks to their good scores on the agency's crash tests, as well as a comprehensive suite of active safety features that avoided collisions with simulated pedestrians. The internal-combustion-engine G80 earned a perfect five-star safety rating from NHTSA, and although the Electrified G80 hasn't been tested by the feds just yet, it should likely excel in those tests too. The flagship Genesis G90 sedan competes with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7 Series, and the South Korean automaker clearly hasn't skimped on safety in its fight against the establishment. Although it hasn't been subjected to the NHTSA array of tests, it aced almost all of its IIHS tests, and a long list of standard active safety and driver assistance features sets it apart from the stingy German makes that charge extra for them. With handsome styling and a well-finished interior, the Volvo V60 is a very appealing station wagon for those looking for such a thing. It's also quite safe, with good crashworthiness scores in the IIHS' original moderate overlap front and side-impact scores. Unfortunately, since it hasn't been tested with the updated versions of those tests, it didn't earn this year's Top Safety Pick award, but it was called a Top Safety Pick+ in 2022. NHTSA also gives the V60 a five-star safety rating. Although the Mercedes-Benz E 450 All-Terrain isn't a traditional wagon — it follows the lifted almost-crossover formula shared with the Audi A6 Allroad and Volvo V90 Cross Country — we'll take what we can get in this dwindling category. The All-Terrain hasn't been tested by the IIHS or NHTSA, but a previous-generation E-Class earned a 2023 Top Safety Pick+ award, and Mercedes isn't the kind of company that goes backward when it comes to safety. The E 450 All-Terrain comes standard with automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning, though, at this price, Benz should just make other active safety features standard. With a five-star NHTSA safety rating, standard forward collision warning and emergency braking, and excellent IIHS crashworthiness scores on its original tests, the Audi A6 Allroad does a good job protecting people (both passengers and pedestrians) from crashes. However, since the IIHS hasn't subjected the Allroad to its updated side and moderate front crash criteria, it lost its Top Safety Pick+ status in 2022. Still, it should be a fine option for luxury longroof shoppers. Both the Ford Mustang coupe and convertible perform well in crash testing. The coupe received a five-star safety rating from NHTSA, and both variants scored decently on all the IIHS tests they've undergone. They also come standard with forward collision warning, lane departure prevention, and automatic emergency braking. However, the IIHS needs to test both models on its updated criteria before it will rate them. Although the government hasn't tested it, the Toyota GR86 aced all of its IIHS crashworthiness tests when it was new for the 2022 model year. Unfortunately, since it hasn't been subjected to the IIHS' updated testing since then, it lost its Top Safety Pick+ status. Still, this is a fun-to-drive, sporty coupe that comes standard with a long list of active safety features, and it's reasonably priced to boot. Mechanically identical to the Toyota GR86, the 2025 Subaru BRZ achieves the same safety ratings—who would have thought? It likewise received a Top Safety Pick+ score in 2022 that lapsed when the IIHS updated its criteria for 2023, but like the Toyota, it has a long list of active safety features to go along with its lightweight, rip-roaring sports car attitude. The Audi A5 lost its traditional two-door coupe body style after 2024, but the five-door Sportback body style remains before it's replaced later in 2025. Although it hasn't seen the IIHS' more stringent test regimen, its original crashworthiness scores were good enough to earn it a Top Safety Pick award as recently as 2022. The Sportback is the only variant to be tested by the government, where it earned a five-star safety rating. 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Stubblefield accounts for 4 TDs, South Carolina State runs past Norfolk State 53-21Avior Wealth Management LLC lowered its holdings in shares of Infosys Limited ( NYSE:INFY – Free Report ) by 7.5% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 13,782 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 1,121 shares during the period. Avior Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Infosys were worth $307,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of INFY. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. grew its holdings in Infosys by 68.8% during the third quarter. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. now owns 24,339,983 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $542,051,000 after purchasing an additional 9,923,744 shares during the last quarter. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board grew its stake in Infosys by 37.3% in the 2nd quarter. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board now owns 21,580,344 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $401,826,000 after buying an additional 5,862,144 shares during the last quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. raised its holdings in Infosys by 6,071.1% in the 3rd quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 4,739,830 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $105,556,000 after acquiring an additional 4,663,023 shares during the period. Millennium Management LLC lifted its position in Infosys by 67.9% during the 2nd quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 7,601,073 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $141,532,000 after acquiring an additional 3,074,432 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Daiwa Securities Group Inc. boosted its holdings in Infosys by 46.0% during the second quarter. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. now owns 5,234,500 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $97,467,000 after acquiring an additional 1,648,650 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 10.89% of the company’s stock. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In INFY has been the subject of several research analyst reports. BMO Capital Markets boosted their price objective on Infosys from $23.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Friday, October 18th. StockNews.com lowered Infosys from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday. Investec lowered shares of Infosys from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 3rd. Finally, Erste Group Bank raised shares of Infosys from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 11th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, five have issued a hold rating and six have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Infosys has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $20.85. Infosys Stock Performance NYSE:INFY opened at $22.80 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $94.43 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.23, a PEG ratio of 3.51 and a beta of 1.00. The company has a 50-day moving average of $22.24 and a 200-day moving average of $20.74. Infosys Limited has a 52 week low of $16.04 and a 52 week high of $23.48. Infosys ( NYSE:INFY – Get Free Report ) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 17th. The technology company reported $0.19 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.19. The company had revenue of $4.89 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.89 billion. Infosys had a return on equity of 31.43% and a net margin of 17.15%. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.18 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts forecast that Infosys Limited will post 0.75 EPS for the current year. Infosys Increases Dividend The business also recently disclosed a semi-annual dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, October 29th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 1st were issued a dividend of $0.2126 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, October 29th. This is a boost from Infosys’s previous semi-annual dividend of $0.20. This represents a dividend yield of 1.1%. Infosys’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 53.85%. Infosys Company Profile ( Free Report ) Infosys Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides consulting, technology, outsourcing, and next-generation digital services in North America, Europe, India, and internationally. It provides digital marketing and digital workplace, digital commerce, digital experience and interactions, metaverse, data analytics and AI, applied AI, generative AI, sustainability, blockchain, engineering, Internet of Things, enterprise agile DevOps, application modernization, cloud, digital process automation, digital supply chain, Microsoft business application and cloud business, service experience transformation, energy transition, cyber security, and quality engineering solutions; Oracle, SAP, and Saleforce solutions; API economy and microservices; and Topaz, an AI-first set of services, solutions, and platforms using generative AI technologies. Recommended Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding INFY? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Infosys Limited ( NYSE:INFY – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Infosys Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Infosys and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .New Delhi, Dec. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global mobile crushers and screeners market is projected to hit the market valuation of US$ 6.84 billion by 2033 from US$ 4.20 billion in 2024 at a CAGR of 5.56% during the forecast period 2025–2033. The mobile crushers and screeners market experiences significant demand from construction, mining, and recycling industries, largely attributed to the surge in urbanization and the need for on-site material processing. For instance, India’s National Infrastructure Pipeline plans to invest over US$1.4 trillion by 2025, fueling extensive road, railway, and commercial projects that rely on mobile equipment to reduce transportation costs. Meanwhile, China’s urban population recently surpassed 850 million, highlighting the intense need for efficient material processing across major cities. Brazil’s mining production, which includes over 400 million metric tons of iron ore, drives increased adoption of flexible machinery capable of handling large volumes. In parallel, Africa’s urban population is projected to triple by 2050, further intensifying infrastructure activities where mobile crushers and screeners offer agility and cost advantages. Download a detailed overview: https://www.astuteanalytica.com/request-sample/mobile-crushers-and-screeners-market Opportunities in the mobile crushers and screeners market arise from advanced technologies that enhance equipment capabilities. The global industrial IoT market reached an estimated value of US$300 billion in 2023, prompting manufacturers to integrate automation, telematics, and IoT into mobile crushers for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and improved safety. Stringent environmental regulations worldwide have also promoted recycling and sustainable practices, incentivizing the adoption of screeners to manage construction waste and transform it into reusable materials. In Europe, which aims to recycle at least 70% of construction waste, demand for low-emission, fuel-efficient machinery continues to climb. The US infrastructure bill has allocated significant funds to upgrade roads, bridges, and public transport, creating multiple projects that benefit from mobile crushing solutions. Similarly, Japan’s focus on the upcoming 2025 World Expo underscores the demand for rapid, on-site material processing. Another influential driver in the mobile crushers and screeners market is the rise of rental services, which account for over 30% of equipment usage among small operators, offering a cost-effective option for those hesitant to commit to full ownership. Australia’s approved mining projects, valued in the billions, often rely on rental agreements to scale operations efficiently. This rental trend intersects with a growing emphasis on fuel efficiency and electric-powered equipment, reflecting worldwide efforts to reduce carbon footprints. Combined with Europe’s continued focus on green initiatives, these developments underscore why mobile crushers and screeners remain crucial for infrastructure expansion, mining activities, and sustainable waste management on a global scale. Key Findings in Mobile Crushers and Screeners Market Rapid urbanization and industrialization escalate demand for mobile crushers Growth in mining activities increases need for efficient material processing Rising emphasis on recycling boosts adoption of mobile screeners Integration of automation and IoT enhances equipment productivity and efficiency Shift towards electric-powered machinery to meet emission regulations Increasing preference for equipment rental services over ownership Stringent environmental regulations affect equipment manufacturing processes Fluctuating raw material prices impact production and operating costs Latest Developments in Global Movements Shaping The Mobile Crushers And Screeners Market The mobile crushers and screeners market is witnessing a wave of new developments driving higher asset utilization, improved user experience, and innovative approaches to meeting sustainability goals. Certain brands have over 900 authenticated dealership networks that distribute modern units with real-time data analytics. More than 6,000 advanced hybrid crushers are now in operation worldwide, signaling a shift toward cleaner technology. Some of the largest rental fleets include as many as 1,500 portable crushing and screening machines, reflecting a growing preference for flexible, short-term contracts. Construction firms have expanded their fleets by 8,000 additional units this year, aiming to cope with elaborate urban infrastructural demands. In tandem with environmental mandates, at least 15 major manufacturers have introduced electric-driven crushers that help cut carbon emissions by substantial margins each project. The cost of low-emission machines has hit about 520,000 USD for standard mid-tier models. Asia-Pacific leads the mobile crushers and screeners market in adopting multi-functional screeners, logging over 2,200 new equipment deliveries since January 2023. Telematics integration is more prominent than ever, with up to 2,500 connected units sending performance metrics to centralized dashboards daily. Research institutes highlight technological collaborations, where 25 universities are working on AI-driven improvements for crushing efficiency. Industry observers also note that the combined capacity of newly sold mobile crushers and screeners can exceed 105 million tons of processed material annually. These advancements, fueled by environmental considerations and rapid construction initiatives, are repositioning the market for robust growth and operational breakthroughs over the coming years. Global Shifts Spotlight The Evolving Mobile Crushers And Screeners Market Recent trends underscore a substantial push toward multi-functional, eco-conscious solutions in the mobile crushers and screeners arena. Global valuation has inched up to nearly US$ 4.7 billion in 2023, reflecting new infrastructure investments and a demand for on-site recycling measures. An impressive 6,500 brand-new units have come online in the past eight months, indicating an acceleration in adoption. In Europe, a thriving retrofit market valued at about US$ 780 million caters to operators upgrading older machines to meet stricter emission rules. More than 3,200 crushers worldwide are now equipped with AI-based monitoring to optimize fuel usage and minimize downtime. The largest rental fleet in North America, which hosts over 1,700 mobile machines, has reported a spike in short-term lease agreements as construction firms strive for project flexibility. Catering to evolving workforce needs, over 85 specialized training programs have been established to elevate skill sets in operating and maintaining advanced crushers. Industry events are also seeing fresh momentum: one major expo in Asia mobile crushers and screeners market drew 25,000 visitors exclusively from the crushing and screening domain earlier this year. This surge in interest has benefited manufacturers, who now boast shortened lead times, with new orders being fulfilled in around 10 weeks instead of the former 14. Governments are further stimulating sales by offering up to 200,000 USD in tax incentives for each certified low-emission model purchased. Additionally, the discovery of more than 45 new mineral sites across developing regions has triggered a spike in demand for mobile screeners specialized in high-volume sifting operations. These collective shifts point to a highly dynamic sector—one in which innovations and regulatory imperatives converge to redefine how crushing and screening machines are designed, deployed, and maintained. Crushers Outpacing Screeners: How Jaw, Impact, And Cone Technologies Dominate The Mobile Market Mobile crushers—particularly jaw, impact, and cone variants—are fast overtaking screeners in the mobile crushers and screeners market when it comes on-site capability, scale, and overall market demand. One key factor is raw power: a single mobile cone crusher can process up to 300 tons of material per hour. Versatility is another driver, as these units adeptly handle recycled asphalt, concrete debris, and even primary hard-rock applications. An estimated 21,000 jaw crushers are in operation at construction sites worldwide, many of which are chosen for their ease of setup, mobility, and consistent throughput. On the economic front, crushers minimize transportation costs by allowing materials to be processed directly on-site. Instead of hauling large volumes of unprocessed rock to central plants, contractors can crush it where they work, saving both labor and fuel. Rapid urban development across Asia, Europe, and North America continues to expand highways and infrastructure, further fueling this surge in crusher demand. Several leading manufacturers have recorded combined annual revenues surpassing US$800 million from mobile crushers, reflecting robust interest from major construction firms. As sustainable practices become more urgent, operators also view mobile crushers as an efficient way to recycle aggregates and reduce environmental impact, ensuring that these crushing technologies maintain their clear lead over screeners in today’s market. Ask For Customization @ https://www.astuteanalytica.com/ask-for-customization/mobile-crushers-and-screeners-market Mining and Quarry Applications to Remain at the Top of Mobile Crushers and Screeners Market with 31% Market Share The mining and quarry industries stand as the largest consumers of mobile crushers and screeners because these operations demand consistent, large-scale volume management. As of 2023, the worldwide deployment of mobile crushers and screeners in mining and quarry sites is valued at roughly US$1.6 billion. Some large-scale mines handle daily loads exceeding 200,000 tons of extracted material, intensifying the need for high-capacity crushers that can operate continuously in rugged conditions. Meanwhile, one top-tier European quarry manages nearly 1,000 tons of aggregate each hour using modern mobile crushing rigs, showcasing the sheer scale at which these machines work. Expanding mining activities in regions such as Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific mobile crushers and screeners market further amplify demand for portable hardware that can navigate remote sites. Leading manufacturers have collectively shipped over 12,000 units specifically targeted for mining uses this year, underscoring the sector’s appetite for advanced equipment. Beyond extraction volume, evolving regulations on emissions and reclamation underscore the appeal of mobile crushers and screeners: these units reduce material transport and lower fuel consumption, aligning with environmental standards. Asia-Pacific players alone are investing over US$700 million in mobile crushers to boost quarry output, reflecting robust economic growth and rising infrastructure development. Ultimately, the need for operational efficiency, environmental compliance, and large-scale throughput cements mining and quarry operations as the prime consumers driving the continued rise of mobile crushers and screeners. Global Mobile Crushers and Screeners Market Key Players: Komatsu Mining Corporation Anaconda Equipment Ltd ASTEC INDUSTRIES, INC. 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NoneNEW YORK , Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global high-end bicycle market size is estimated to grow by USD 5.03 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of almost 6.31% during the forecast period. Growing adoption of e-bikes in developing countries is driving market growth, with a trend towards increasing concerns regarding health and fitness. However, high maintenance of e-bikes poses a challenge. Key market players include Accell Group NV, BH BIKES Europe SL, Cicli Pinarello Srl, DAHON North America Inc., Dorel Industries Inc., Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Greenwit Technologies Ltd., Grimaldi Industri AB, Kalkhoff Werke GmbH, Klever Mobility Europe GmbH, Kona Bicycle Co., LOOK Cycle International, Marin Mountain Bikes Inc., Merida Industry Co. Ltd., Samchully Co. Ltd., Santa Cruz Bicycles LLC, Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., Storck Bicycle GmbH, Trek Bicycle Corp., and Youngone Corp., Bianchi, Jamis Bicycles, Kuota, Orbea, Scott Sports , Cannondale, Colnago, Felt Bicycles, Gazelle Key insights into market evolution with AI-powered analysis. Explore trends, segmentation, and growth drivers- View Free Sample PDF The high-end bicycle market is experiencing a boom in innovation and technological developments. Fine craftsmanship meets high performance in this industry, as cycling enthusiasts seek out premium materials like lightweight carbon fiber, titanium, and sophisticated alloys. Aerodynamic designs, precision engineering, and sophisticated suspension ensure strength, durability, agility, and overall performance. Parts and accessories, such as gearboxes, powerful brakes, and electronic components, are becoming increasingly advanced. Technological innovation and smart connectivity, including electronic shifting systems, are transforming the cycling experience. E-bikes, with their efficiency, sustainability, and eco-friendly features, are gaining popularity. Pedal assistance and streamlined designs with lighter batteries and e-specific components expand cycling possibilities. Luxury bikes offer built-in sensors, custom fitting services using 3D scanning and biomechanical analysis, and high-end components. The bicycle gearbox, a gearing system that uses rotational speed, torque, and drive wheels, is revolutionizing power transmission. High-speed bicycles with torque multiplication, inertia matching, and speed control are setting new standards for performance and safety. Despite the advancements, conventional bikes remain a favorite for riders who prefer a traditional cycling experience. The high-end bicycle market is poised for growth due to the increasing awareness regarding the health benefits of cycling. With the rise of desk-based jobs and sedentary lifestyles, the need for physical activity has become more crucial than ever. Cycling offers an efficient and low-impact exercise solution, reducing the strain and risk of injuries compared to other forms. Companies are promoting this activity as a means to combat the negative effects of prolonged sitting and improve overall well-being. Request Sample of our comprehensive report now to stay ahead in the AI-driven market evolution! Market Challenges The high-end bicycle market in the cycling industry is experiencing a boom in innovation and technological developments. Fine craftsmanship and high performance continue to be key selling points for cycling enthusiasts seeking premium materials like lightweight carbon fiber, titanium, and sophisticated alloys. Aerodynamic designs, precision engineering, and sophisticated suspension ensure strength, durability, agility, and overall performance. Parts and accessories, such as gearboxes, powerful brakes, and electronic components, are becoming increasingly advanced. Technological innovation, smart connectivity, and electronic shifting systems are driving the market forward. Lightweight materials like E-bikes and efficiency-focused conventional bikes are gaining popularity for their eco-friendly features, pedal assistance, and streamlined designs. The automation industry is also making an impact with vehicle power transmission systems and high-speed bicycles featuring torque multiplication, inertia matching, and speed control. Safety is a priority, with built-in sensors and custom fitting services using 3D scanning and biomechanical analysis. The future of high-end bicycles includes gearboxes, hub gears, derailleur gears, and advanced power trains, catering to the evolving needs of riders on various road conditions. However, safety remains a critical consideration, with a focus on preventing fatal accidents. The global high-end bicycle market, with a significant portion occupied by e-bikes, faces a major challenge due to their high maintenance costs. While e-bikes have gained popularity in developed regions like Europe , their adoption in developing countries, particularly in Asia-Pacific and South America , is hindered by the absence of necessary infrastructure. The lack of bicycle lanes and secure lock systems in public areas increases the risk of theft and discourages potential buyers. These challenges limit the sales growth of high-end bicycles, especially e-bikes, in these markets. Discover how AI is revolutionizing market trends- Get your access now! Segment Overview This high-end bicycle market report extensively covers market segmentation by 1.1 Hybrid bikes 1.2 Mountain bikes 1.3 Road bikes 1.4 Track bikes 1.5 Other bikes 2.1 Offline 2.2 Online 3.1 North America 3.2 APAC 3.3 Europe 3.4 South America 3.5 Middle East and Africa 1.1 Hybrid bikes- The global high-end bicycle market is experiencing growth, with hybrid bicycles leading the way. Hybrid bikes combine elements of mountain, touring, and road bikes, making them versatile for various terrains. Their flat handlebars, brakes, and gear components resemble mountain bikes, while their lightweight design and smooth tires are reminiscent of road bikes. The upright riding position ensures comfort and safety, making hybrid bikes popular among cyclists, commuters, and children. Customization and increased demand from sports enthusiasts are driving the segment's growth. Vendors like Trek Bicycle Corp. And Dorel Industries Inc. Are capitalizing on this trend, offering high-end hybrid bicycles through brands like SPILLO and BH Bikes Europe SL. The availability of both conventional and electric hybrid bikes is further fueling market expansion. Owing to their versatility, comfort, and popularity, hybrid bikes are expected to remain the largest segment of the global high-end bicycle market during the forecast period. Download a Sample of our comprehensive report today to discover how AI-driven innovations are reshaping competitive dynamics Research Analysis The high-end bicycle market is a niche segment of the cycling industry, catering to the demands of discerning cycling enthusiasts. These bicycles are renowned for their fine craftsmanship, high performance, and premium materials. Lightweight carbon fiber, titanium, and sophisticated alloys are commonly used to create agile and durable frames. Aerodynamic designs, precision engineering, and sophisticated suspension systems ensure strength, durability, and overall performance. Parts and accessories, such as gearboxes, powerful brakes, and electronic components, are meticulously selected for their technological innovation, smart connectivity, and electronic shifting systems. The boom in innovation and technological development in the high-end bicycle market has led to the emergence of lightweight E-bikes, offering improved efficiency and sustainability. The focus on efficiency, sustainability, and technological advancements sets the high-end bicycle market apart from mass-market offerings. Market Research Overview The high-end bicycle market is experiencing a boom in innovation and technological developments, catering to the needs of discerning cycling enthusiasts. These bicycles are known for their fine craftsmanship, high performance, and premium materials such as lightweight carbon fiber, titanium, and sophisticated alloys. Aerodynamic designs, precision engineering, and sophisticated suspension systems ensure strength, durability, agility, and overall performance. Parts and accessories, including gearboxes, powerful brakes, electronic components, and smart connectivity, enhance the riding experience. The cycling industry is witnessing a shift towards e-bikes, which offer efficiency, sustainability, and eco-friendly features like pedal assistance and streamlined designs. Lightweight materials, such as E bikes and their specific components, open up new cycling possibilities. Luxury bikes come with built-in sensors, custom fitting services using 3D scanning and biomechanical analysis, and electronic shifting systems. The bicycle gearbox, a gearing system that integrates the drive wheels, hub gear, derailleur gears, and power train, offers torque multiplication, inertia matching, speed control, and fatal accident prevention. The automation industry's technological advancements have significantly impacted the high-end bicycle market, offering riders a seamless and enjoyable cycling experience. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation Product Hybrid Bikes Mountain Bikes Road Bikes Track Bikes Other Bikes Distribution Channel Offline Online End user Material Geography North America APAC Europe South America Middle East And Africa 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio 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. Contacts Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: [email protected] Website: www.technavio.com/ SOURCE Technavio
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