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3 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in May
If Warren Buffett has proved anything during his 57-year tenure as Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) CEO, it's the power of patience . Despite not using any fancy charting tools or chasing the hottest stock tips or growth trends, Buffett has overseen the creation of more than $730 billion in value for shareholders (himself included), and delivered an aggregate return on Berkshire's Class A shares (BRK.A) of over 4,000,000%!
Even though the Oracle of Omaha, as he's come to be known, isn't going to be right all the time, riding his coattails has become a moneymaking proposition more often than not for individual investors and Wall Street professionals. Thus, when stock market corrections strike, it pays to go hunting for bargains in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio.
As we steam ahead into May, the following three Buffett stocks are on sale and begging to be bought hand over fist by opportunistic investors.
Bank of America
The first Warren Buffett stock investors can confidently buy hand over fist during this latest market pullback is money-center giant Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) . BofA is Berkshire Hathaway's second-largest holding and makes up 11.2% of its invested assets.
The big concern for bank stocks , and the reason the financial sector has taken it on the chin in recent weeks, is the growing likelihood of a U.S. recession. Last week, the U.S. Commerce Department reported a 1.4% decline in first-quarter gross domestic product (GDP). Rapidly rising inflation, coupled with the Fed turning hawkish, could put the brakes on economic growth. For banks, it means fewer loans and the potential for higher loan losses and/or delinquencies.
However, the Bank of America that was a seemingly over-levered mess in the late 2000s is long gone. What you see today is a well-capitalized bank with a fiscally prudent management team that's hell-bent on rewarding shareholders with a hearty capital return program.
The single biggest catalyst working in BofA's favor is the central bank turning hawkish. No money-center bank is more sensitive to shifts in the interest-rate yield curve than Bank of America. As the Fed boosts rates, BofA will see a sizable boost in net interest income from outstanding variable-rate loans. According to the company, a 100-basis-point parallel shift in the interest-rate yield curve should generate an extra $5.4 billion in net interest income over 12 months. That's not pocket change!
Bank of America is also benefiting from its digitization push . As of the end of March, it had 42 million active digital banking users and saw 53% of total sales completed online or via mobile app. This is up from just 30% of all sales being completed digitally in the comparable quarter three years ago. Because digital transactions are far less costly than in-person and phone-based interactions, this digital shift has allowed BofA to consolidate some of its branches and lower its operating expense.
And, as noted, CEO Brian Moynihan has a rich history of rewarding shareholders via dividends and buybacks (with Fed approval).
Shares of Bank of America are currently going for just 9 times Wall Street's forecast earnings for 2023 and sport a reasonably low 24% premium to book value . There looks to be ample upside for patient investors.
General Motors
The second Warren Buffett stock to buy hand over fist in May is a company that's been on this list multiple months in a row : automaker General Motors (NYSE: GM) .
Auto stocks like GM are facing a triple whammy at the moment. First, they're dealing with historic supply chain challenges, including a shortage of semiconductor chips used in next-generation vehicles. Second, the COVID-zero strategy being employed by China is creating sizable supply and retail demand disruptions in the largest auto market in the world. And third, historically high inflation and the aforementioned rising prospect of a recession could temper demand for auto loans and purchases of new vehicles.
Despite all these worries, General Motors appears ready to capitalize on a multidecade growth boost spurred on by the electrification of consumer vehicles and enterprise fleets.
Last year, General Motors upped its commitment to cleaner vehicles by pledging $35 billion in aggregate spending on electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous vehicles, and battery research through the end of 2025. According to CEO Mary Barra, GM plans to launch 30 new EVs globally by the end of 2025, with a goal of producing more than 1 million EVs annually in North America by the midpoint of the decade. The company should also have two battery factories up and running by sometime next year.
Early indications suggest EV demand is running strong. Following GM's first-quarter earnings release, Barra's letter to shareholders pointed to more than 140,000 reservations for the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV, which will go into production in 2023. The company's Chevy Equinox EV also plans to dangle the value carrot to buyers with a price tag starting around $30,000.
In spite of China's recent woes, there's plenty of EV market share up for grabs in the world's leading auto market. Although China's COVID-19 policies could lead to a decline in deliveries in 2022, GM has delivered 2.9 million vehicles in China in back-to-back years. In other words, it has the branding and deep pockets to become a major EV player.
With the company sticking to its full-year guidance, investors have the opportunity to purchase shares of GM for less than 6 times forecast earnings. Even for the cyclical auto industry, this is incredibly cheap and one heck of a bargain for long-term investors.
U.S. Bancorp
The third Warren Buffett stock investors can buy hand over fist in May is longtime Berkshire holding U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB) . Yes, another bank stock!
The concerns I described above with BofA hold true for U.S. Bancorp, which is a regional-banking behemoth. The growing prospect of a U.S. recession, which wasn't helped by a negative GDP print in the first quarter, could lead to higher charge-offs and loan delinquencies. Since bank stocks are cyclical, they tend to perform poorly during recessions.
However, there's another side to this coin. Even though recessions are an inevitable part of the economic cycle, they only last a few months or a couple of quarters. By comparison, periods of economic expansion are known to last for years. Bank stocks like U.S. Bancorp (the parent of U.S. Bank) give long-term investors the opportunity to take advantage of these long-winded periods of economic expansion.
One of the things that makes U.S. Bancorp so attractive is its fiscal discipline . While most big banks were chasing riskier derivative investments during the financial crisis more than a decade ago, U.S. Bancorp has primarily stuck with the bread-and-butter of banking: loan and deposit growth. Avoiding riskier investments allows it to generate a higher return on assets than its peers, as well as bounce back from recessions more quickly.
Furthermore, if you thought BofA was doing a bang-up job of shifting its focus to digital banking, you should take a closer look at U.S. Bancorp . Between the beginning of 2020 and the beginning of 2022, the percentage of loan sales completed digitally rose from 45% to 65%. What's more, the total number of transactions completed digitally jumped 10 percentage points over this time frame to 82%. With such high digital engagement, U.S. Bancorp has been able to consolidate its branches and reduce its operating expenses.
Perhaps most exciting of all, U.S. Bancorp hasn't been this cheap in at least 10 years, based on Wall Street's forward-year earnings forecast. A share can be purchased right now for a multiple of 9.4 times next year's projected profit. That's an incredible bargain for a bank stock that continually delivers for its shareholders.
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Here's who is running locally in the provincial election
Wednesday marks day one of the provincial election campaign.
Healthcare was ranked the number one issue on the minds of Ontarians as provincial election candidates launch into their first official day of campaigning, according to a new poll.
The Nanos Research survey of 500 adults was commissioned on behalf of CTV News and CP24.
It found 27 per cent of respondents deemed healthcare as the number one issue guiding their ballot.
Following healthcare, 12 per cent of those polled registered the cost of living and inflation as their top concerns.
Meanwhile, 11 per cent of respondents said their number one issue was housing and 10 per cent said they were most concerned about the economy and jobs.
When it comes to the environment, eight per cent of people polled said it was their top issue, followed by education and debt/the deficit, which each respectively received 5 per cent.
The poll was conducted between April 28 and May 2. Respondents were randomly contacted via cell phone and landline. Results are considered accurate within 4.4 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
— With files from CTV News Toronto
London North Centre
*Denotes incumbent
Progressive Conservative - Jerry Pribil
Liberal - Kate Graham
NDP* - Terrence Kernaghan
Green - Caryl Dyck
Ontario Party - Daryl Grant
London West
*Denotes incumbent
Progressive Conservative - Paul Paolatto
Liberal - Vanessa Lalonde
NDP* - Peggy Sattler
Green - Colleen McCauley
Ontario Party - Cynthia Workman
New Blue Party - Kris Hunt
London Fanshawe
*Denotes incumbent
Progressive Conservative - Jane Kovarikova
Liberal - Zeba Hashmi
NDP* - Teresa Armstrong
Green - Zaxk Ramsey
Elgin-Middlesex-London
*Denotes incumbent
Progressive Conservative* (Jeff Yurek) - Rob Flack
Liberal - Heather Jackson
NDP - Andy Kroeker
Green - Amanda Stark
Ontario Party - Brigitte Belton
New Blue Pary - Matt Millar
Lambton-Kent-Middlesex
*Denotes incumbent
Progressive Conservative* - Monte McNaughton
Liberal -
NDP - Vanessa Benoit
Green - Wanda Dickey
Ontario Party -
New Blue Party - David Barnwell
Oxford
*Denotes incumbent
Progressive Conservative* - Ernie Hardeman
Liberal - Mary Holmes
NDP - Lindsay Wilson
Green -
Ontario Party - Karl Toews
New Blue Party - Connie Oldenburger
Perth-Wellington
*Denotes incumbent
Progressive Conservative* (Randy Pettapiece) - Matthew Rae
Liberal -
NDP - Jo-Dee Burbach
Green - Laura Bisutti
Ontario Party - Sandy William Macgregor
New Blue Party - Bob Hosken
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It's a brand-new month and that calls for a brand-new list of events happening in the Tucson area.
Scheduled for May: a maíz festival, brews at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, wine at Reid Park Zoo, car shows, local art markets, tons of live music, stargazing opportunities, and lots more fun for both adults and kids.
Of course, things can change quickly these days. Check for the latest info before heading out!
Tucson International Mariachi Conference
The Tucson International Mariachi Conference is celebrating its 40th anniversary! Activities include: a student showcase, Mother's Day mariachi mass and concerts!
When: Now through Sunday, May 8
Where: Various locations
Cost: Various prices
Visit the event page for more information.
Pueblos del Maíz
This festival celebrates the cultural and agricultural significance of maíz. Events include a free block party with live music and food vendors; a photography exhibit; lectures and discussions; and more.
When: Thursday-Sunday, May 5-8
Where: Various locations
Cost: Various prices
Visit the event page for more information.
Learn how to craft jewelry, take a dance class and more with Parks and Rec (Sponsored)
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The Chef Jeff Project
This culinary competition features four teams of local chefs, students at Pima Community College and students enrolled in JTED's high school programs. The winning team will face award-winning Chef Jeff Henderson and his team in a cook-off. Proceeds go toward providing scholarships for PCC students.
When: 2-9 p.m. Thursday, May 5; the cooking competition starts at 5 p.m.
Where: Casino del Sol AVA Amphitheater, 5655 W. Valencia Road
Cost: Free to attend, get tickets online
Visit the event page for more information.
Stars Over Sabino
For three days, Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter will be bringing its Stars Over Sabino event to Sabino Canyon. The days begin with a docent-led hike and naturalist-led activities, then solar observing by mid-day. By night, enjoy space talks and telescopes to look at the stars.
When: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, May 5-7
Where: Sabino Canyon, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road
Cost: Free to attend, though Sabino Canyon requires an entrance fee of $8 per vehicle
Visit the event page for more information.
Buena Vida Lotería Night
Play some lotería with family and friends while snacking on some tacos at Buena Vida this Thursday night.
When: 6-7:45 p.m. Thursday, May 5
Where: Buena Vida Restaurant, 919 N. Stone Ave.
Cost: $5 lotería cards and $2 tacos
Visit the event page for more information.
Fiestas de Mayo
American Eat Co. is celebrating three things: Cinco de Mayo, their fourth anniversary and Mother's Day! This four-day event includes live music, DJs, games, drink specials, jumping castles and more.
When: Thursday-Sunday, May 5-8
Where: American Eat Co., 1439 S. Fourth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks
Visit the event page for more information.
Free First Thursday
Visit the Tucson Museum of Art every first Thursday of the month for free admission. You'll get to see the exhibit "Francisco Toledo: Paper Fables," plus enjoy a poetry reading, DJ music, art-making activities and a cash bar.
When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, May 5
Where: Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, reserve tickets in advance
Visit the event page for more information.
Discovery Nights at Children's Museum Tucson
Visit Children's Museum Tucson for a free night of science and art, including story times and pop-up science experiments.
When: 5-7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Cinco de Mayo at Hotel Congress
Enjoy music from Santa Pachita and DJ Buttafly at this Hotel Congress event. Plus, food and drink specials!
When: 6 p.m. Thursday, May 5
Where: Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St.
Cost: $5, this event is for ages 21 and up
Visit the event page for more information.
National Public Gardens Day at Tohono Chul Park
Get free admission to Tohono Chul Park gardens in honor of National Public Gardens Day on Friday, May 6. Tohono Chul is also offering free admission part of the day on May 7 in a separate Community Day event, along with free activities such as building a native bee habitat.
When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 6 for free admission day; 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 7 for Community Day
Where: Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Dino farewell with Reid Park Zoo
Say farewell to Reid Park Zoo's dinosaur exhibit during this event that includes an inflatable dino slide, games and interpretive stations. You can also hear a presentation about the extinction of dinosaurs, in addition to a separate presentation about the future of the zoo.
When: 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, May 6
Where: Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Court
Cost: $10.50 for adults, $6.50 for kids ages 2-14
Visit the event page for more information.
Live music at Westward Look
Enjoy evenings of live music through this concert series with Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance. Upcoming musicians include Mr. Boogie Woogie, Whose Blues, Gabriel Ayala Trio, Barnaby and the Butcher, and Soul Essential. See the full schedule here.
When: 6-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, May 6-7; 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 12; 6-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, May 20-21. See who's playing when here
Where: Westward Look, 245 E. Ina Road
Cost: $10 cover per table, reservations are recommended
Visit the event page for more information.
I Dream In Widescreen
The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television is screening senior thesis films during this showcase at Fox Tucson Theatre. The showcase will feature a dozen student films covering comedy, drama, horror and documentary, each running around 10 minutes.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7
Where: Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St.
Cost: $5
Visit the event page for more information.
Asian Heritage Month Celebration
Tucson Chinese Cultural Center is hosting a day of classical Asian cultural performances and music, with food and drinks.
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7
Where: Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, 1288 W. River Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks
Visit the event page for more information.
Slider Smackdown
Button Brew House is hosting a slider smackdown with six competitors serving up their best sliders. There will be a judge's choice winner, in addition to a people's choice winner. Tickets include one beer, six sliders and one vote for your favorite bite.
When: Noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7
Where: Button Brew House, 6800 N. Camino Martin
Cost: $35, tickets are limited, purchase tickets online
Visit the event page for more information.
Parking lot party and car show
Head to Catalina Brewing Company for beer, music from No Sand Beach Band, food from El Tata Taqueria and a car and bike show.
When: 4 p.m. Saturday, May 7
Where: Catalina Brewing Company, 6918 N. Camino Martin
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks
Visit the event page for more information.
Live music at the lake
Visit Sahuarita Lake Park for an evening of live music from Silk and Soul. Remember to bring your own chairs and blankets!
When: 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7
Where: Sahuarita Lake Park, 15466 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Cars and Coffee
Head to Topgolf early Saturday morning for a casual car meet. There will be free coffee and free golf for attendees 8-10 a.m.
When: 7-9 a.m. Saturday, May 7
Where: Topgolf, 4050 W. Costco Dr.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
East Side Marketplace Rally
Check out this local food truck rally and vendor sale featuring crafts, handmade items and more.
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7
Where: 7777 E. Speedway
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
Visit the website for more information.
'80s Dance Party
Put on your best '80s attire and head to this dance party, where you'll be able to listen to '80s music, accompanied by '80s music videos.
When: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, May 7
Where: Surly Wench Pub, 424 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost: $5, this event is for ages 21 and up
Visit the event page for more information.
Mother's Day 5K
Celebrate Mother's Day a day early with this 5K in Marana.
When: 8 a.m. Saturday, May 7
Where: Gladden Farms Community Park, 12205 N. Tangerine Farms Road
Cost: $30, price increases the day of
Visit the event page for more information.
The Hotel Congress Séance Experience
Attend this live theatrical séance at Hotel Congress in the only third-floor room that survived the hotel's 1934 fire. This event is for ages 21 and up.
When: 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays in May
Where: Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St.
Cost: $12.50-$25
Visit the event page for more information.
St. Philip's Plaza Market
Check out this market filled with local artists and makers featuring jewelry, pottery, soap, yard art, plants and more. Plus, enjoy live music!
When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays and Sundays
Where: St. Philip's Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit the event page for more information.
Goat yoga
Enjoy an hour of yoga and goats with these classes at Udall Park!
When: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, May 7
Where: Udall Park, 7290 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost: $25
Visit the event page for more information.
El Mercadito de Mamá
Chef Maria Mazon, of BOCA Tacos y Tequila, is hosting a market of local vendors to celebrate Mother's Day on BOCA's patio. 4th Avenue Flower Shop and Melrose Macramé are among the featured vendors. Mimosas will be available all day.
When: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 8
Where: BOCA Tacos y Tequila's patio, 533 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit the event page for more information.
Children's Day Festival at Yume
It's Children's Day at Yume Japanese Gardens! The holiday, Kodomo no Hi, falls on May 5 each year, when "Japanese families celebrate the healthy growth and happiness of their children," Yume says. The event will feature Taiko drumming from Odaiko Sonora, storytelling, origami, crafts and more.
When: 10 a.m. to noon or noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 8
Where: Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson, 2130 N. Alvernon Way
Cost: $18 for adults, $6 for kids, free for kids under 5 years old; advance tickets required. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase
Visit the event page for more information.
Donuts and Wine
Take a trip to Sonoita to attend this wine and donut pairing event at AZ Hops & Vines. You'll get six wines paired with six donut holes from Amy's Donuts, plus a souvenir glass. There will also be live music.
When: 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 8
Where: AZ Hops & Vines, 3450 Highway 82, Sonoita
Cost: $25
Visit the event page for more information.
Tucson Pops: Music Under the Stars
Tucson Pops Orchestra is celebrating music with this series of free "music under the stars" concerts at Reid Park's DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center. There will be food trucks!
When: 7 p.m. Sundays in May
Where: DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center at Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place
Cost: Free to attend, food available for purchase
Visit the event page for more information.
Mercado Flea
This open-air market features more than 40 vendors with vintage, used and collectible items.
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 8
Where: Mercado District, 100 S. Avenida S. Convento
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit the event page for more information.
Ride with FUGA
Take a bike ride with organization FUGA, which advocates for mobility, accessibility and representation for Tucson's south-side and west-side communities.
When: 9-11 a.m. Sunday, May 8; 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 27
Where: May 8's ride is at Ward 1 office, 940 W. Alameda St.; May 27's event is at El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington Road
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Second Sunday Vintage Market
Shop for antiques and vintage finds at this local market. This is their last market of the season!
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 8
Where: 4500 N. Oracle Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit the event page for more information.
Cuddle with cats at El Jefe Cat Lounge
Visit El Jefe Cat Lounge for events all month long, including Mother's Day yoga with cats, cat bingo and cat trivia.
When: See the event calendar here
Where: El Jefe Cat Lounge, 3025 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: Varies
Visit the event page for more information.
Arte, Cultura y Frontera
Join Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry and Galeria Mitotera for an event all about art, including conversations on upcoming local artwork and the "artistry that goes on behind the scenes." There will be food, drinks and music.
When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 10
Where: MSA Annex, 267 South Avenida del Convento
Cost: Free to attend, register online
Visit the event page for more information.
Magic Hour
Watch a free screening of short fiction films made by students at the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film and Television. Afterwards, stay for a Q&A with the filmmakers.
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 10
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Chocolates for Compassion
This virtual tasting event, with the goal of raising funds for children's developmental programming, comes with a box of chocolates from Monsoon Chocolate! Purchase your tickets to get instructions on how to pick up your chocolate or get it shipped to your doorstep. In the package, you'll also get a digital code for the event where you'll get to taste the chocolate and learn more about Child & Family Resources.
When: 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 11
Where: Virtual
Cost: $50-$65
Visit the event page for more information.
Party for the Planet
Sip on Southwest brews at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's craft beer festival. You can also test your desert knowledge with trivia, touch a stingray, enjoy snacks and see some animals.
When: 6-9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14
Where: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road
Cost: General admission is $49 or $20 for designated drivers; VIP options are also available. This is an ages 21 and up event
Visit the event page for more information.
Wine Gone Wild
Enjoy regional, national and international wines while supporting animals at Reid Park Zoo. Admission to the event includes 10 tasting tickets, activities such as lawn games and a wine pull, photo booths, animal encounters, live music and more.
When: 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14
Where: Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Court
Cost: $65; $25 for designated drivers
Visit the event page for more information.
Tucson Repair Cafe
Need something fixed? Bring it to the Tucson Repair Cafe to be fixed for free! All items are welcome.
When: 4:30-8 p.m. Saturday, May 14
Where: Xerocraft Makerspace, 101 W. Sixth St.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
2nd Saturdays
Downtown's 2nd Saturdays are back! Check out food trucks, live music and local makers during this monthly outdoor street festival.
When: 5-10 p.m. Saturday, May 14
Where: Downtown Tucson along East Congress Street
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
Visit the event page for more information.
Walking tours with the Presidio Museum
Explore Tucson's downtown area with a number of walking tours hosted by the Presidio Museum. Tours include the Turquoise Trail, where you'll see historic buildings and learn a slice of Tucson history; the Mansions of Main Avenue Tour; and the Public Art and Murals Walking Tour.
When: 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 14 and 8-10 a.m. Sunday, May 22 for the Turquoise Trail; 8-10 a.m. Saturday, May 21 for the Mansions of Main Avenue Tour; and 8-10 a.m. Saturday, May 28 for the Public Art and Murals Walking Tour.
Where: Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum, 196. N Court Ave.
Cost: $25 for nonmembers
Visit the event page for more information.
Art after Dark at Children's Museum Tucson
Each month, Children's Museum Tucson hosts local arts groups and offers half-price admission. This month, Jam 2 Grow will be there!
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14
Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: $4.50
Visit the event page for more information.
"Star Wars" trivia with Bookmans
Test your "Star Wars" knowledge at this trivia night with Bookmans — reserve your seat by emailing eastevents@bookmans.com.
When: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, May 14
Where: Bookmans, 6230 E. Speedway
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Puppy yoga
Take this beginner's yoga class surrounded by puppies! Proceeds go to Pathways for Paws. This class is for people ages 14 and up.
When: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, May 14
Where: Barefoot Studio, 7053 N. Oracle Road
Cost: $20
Visit the event page for more information.
Tucson Cars and Coffee
Head to this car show centered around Fords, hosted by Obsessions Car Club.
When: 7-10 a.m. Saturday, May 14
Where: Lowe's, 4075 W. Ina Road
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
View the total lunar eclipse at the University of Arizona
There will be free telescope viewing on the UA Mall, along with a free lecture on lunar topics at the Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium. There will also be discounted planetarium and Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon laser light show tickets, too! (Also check out this separate International Day of Light event happening earlier in the day at Flandrau!)
When: 6-10 p.m. Sunday, May 15
Where: UA Mall
Cost: Free to attend, but bring money to check out the planetarium and laser light shows
Visit the event page for more information.
Crawfish Boil
Hungry? This crawfish boil includes one pound of boiled crawfish, a potato, corn, Andouille sausage and Cajun dirty rice. Get it for dine-in or to-go!
When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 15
Where: Firetruck Brewing Company, 9630 N. Oracle Road
Cost: $19.99, or higher prices for the table. Advance ticket purchase is required
Visit the event page for more information.
Concerts in the Courtyard
Head to Marana for this concert series. This month, enjoy music from Little House of Funk. Bring your own chair!
When: 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19
Where: Marana Municipal Complex, 11555 W. Civic Center Dr.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
DreamFest Arizona Car Show & Racing
There will be a car show, drag racing, DJ music and food at this event at the Tucson Dragway.
When: 4 p.m. to midnight, Saturday May, 21
Where: Tucson Dragway, 12000 S. Houghton Road
Cost: Tickets start at $20 (advance) or $25 at the door. Kids under 12 years old get in free!
Visit the event page for more information.
Family Saturdays with Watershed Management Group
Head to Watershed Management Group for Family Saturdays! Learn about and taste edible plants from the Sonoran Desert and enjoy bilingual story time.
When: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, May 21
Where: Watershed Management Group, 1137 N. Dodge Blvd.
Cost: Free to attend, advanced registration encouraged
Visit the event page for more information.
Stargazing at Agua Caliente Regional Park
Check out this free stargazing opportunity at Agua Caliente Regional Park by the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association in partnership with Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation. This is an all-ages event.
When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21
Where: Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road
Cost: Free, registration is required
Visit the event page for more information.
Poolside Lounge Parties
This summer, head to the rooftop pool at AC Hotel for burgers, ice cream and drinks.
When: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, May 21
Where: AC Hotel, 151 E. Broadway
Cost: $25, food and drinks also available for purchase. This event is for ages 21 and up
Visit the event page for more information.
The Heritage Market
This market was created to support and grow Black-owned businesses and highlight the community's diversity. Shop from local businesses and enjoy a bite to eat. A COVID-19 vaccination clinic will also be onsite.
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 21
Where: The Dunbar Pavilion, 325 W. Second St.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and shopping
Visit the event page for more information.
Trans Day of Visibility Festival
Southern Arizona Gender Alliance is throwing a Trans Day of Visibility Festival to highlight transgender and gender nonconforming people's accomplishments, beauty and wisdom. The event features music, food, three free workshops, community resource information and more.
When: 3-7 p.m. Sunday, May 22
Where: Tucson Hop Shop, 3230 N. Dodge Blvd.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks. Also accepting donations
Visit the event page for more information.
Soul Food Wednesday
Visit Blax Friday's Soul Food Wednesday at the MSA Annex to support local Black-owned businesses and food vendors.
When: 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, May 25
Where: MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
Visit the event page for more information.
Purple Heart Park Splash Bash
Celebrate the grand opening of the Purple Heart Park splash pad at this event hosted by Ward 4 Councilwoman Nikki Lee and Tucson Parks and Recreation. There will be free pizza, Eegee's and bounce houses to hop around in. Don't forget about the free backpack giveaway for the first 250 students, too!
When: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, May 27
Where: Purple Heart Park, 9800 E. Rita Road.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Marana Pool Jubilee
To celebrate the 50th birthday of the pool at Oro Mae Harn District Park, Marana Parks and Recreation is hosting a jubilee with free activities, carnival games and food trucks.
When: 2-6 p.m. Friday, May 27
Where: Ora Mae Harn District Park, 13250 N. Lon Adams Road
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Summer Night Market
Love it or hate it, summer is around the corner. The Mercado District is hosting monthly markets from May through September.
When: 6-10 p.m. Friday, May 27
Where: Mercado District, 267 S. Avenida del Convento
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit the event page for more information.
Stargazing at Catalina State Park
The early summer months usually mean clear skies — the perfect time to stargaze outside. Check out this stargazing event with the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association featuring several telescopes to observe planets, stars and galaxies.
When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 28
Where: Catalina State Park, 11570 N. Oracle Road
Cost: Free event, but Catalina State Park admission may apply
Visit the event page for more information.
Teddy Bear Clinic
Bring your stuffed animal for a "check-up" at Reid Park Zoo, where staff and volunteers will help measure, weigh, vaccinate and bandage the stuffed friend.
When: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 28
Where: In the Conservation Learning Center at Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Court
Cost: Free with zoo admission, which is $10.50 for adults and $6.50 for kids
Visit the event page for more information.
Make it! Workshop
Kids get the chance to explore tools, design, build and create projects at this outdoor monthly workshop in the Children's Museum Tucson courtyard.
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 28
Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Free admission includes tools, supplies and space in the courtyard. Entry to the museum is not included
Visit the event page for more information. | https://tucson.com/thisistucson/todo/60-fun-events-happening-in-tucson-this-may-2022/article_4968f846-cb46-11ec-8737-db2a89fd125c.html | 2022-05-04T20:15:05Z | https://tucson.com/thisistucson/todo/60-fun-events-happening-in-tucson-this-may-2022/article_4968f846-cb46-11ec-8737-db2a89fd125c.html | true | 1 |
Permit applications have been submitted to bring legal cannabis sales to Carnaval SF on May 28-29, and there’s a high likelihood that Carnaval will be the first California street fair with legal, regulated cannabis use.
Since recreational cannabis was legalized in California the morning of January 1, 2018, there have been only three outdoor events in San Francisco with legal cannabis sales. And all three were in Golden Gate Park — Outside Lands 2019, Outside Lands 2021, and the 2022 4/20 Hippie Hill celebration from two weeks ago.
Supervisor Rafael Mandelman’s first-in-the-nation 2019 public cannabis event permitting legislation has not been utilized much, because COVID-19 has canceled like 95% of all public events since that local SF cannabis event legalization went into effect.
But there may soon be the first-ever SF public event with legal, on-site cannabis sales and consumption outside Golden Gate Park. SFist has learned that one dedicated booth/area of SF Carnaval has submitted a cannabis event permit request that would allow them to sell cannabis in a designated, gated-off area, and perhaps also allow cannabis consumption in that designated area too.
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These permits have not yet been granted by state and local regulatory authorities. But Carnaval SF low-key teased this possibility in a January 2022 press release that proclaimed, “New to this year’s festival is the city’s first-ever community-led, permitted cannabis garden; a new tech & gaming pavilion sponsored by Alaska Airlines, and a LGBTQ dedicated stage.”
Carnaval SF is specifically named in Mandelman’s legislation as an event that would be eligible to apply for a cannabis sales or consumption event permit. That permit is not guaranteed in any given year, and again, permits have not been granted for the 2022 Carnaval SF event that is happening just 24 days from now.
But SFist can confirm that these permit requests have been submitted, and are currently being reviewed by the San Francisco Office of Cannabis and the California Department of Cannabis Control.
The dedicated cannabis booth/area is set to be called Jardin de Hierba Buena, and if approved, would only operate in a gated (21+) area on Treat Avenue near the intersection of Harrison and 17th Streets. Jardin de Hierba Buena's website describes the booth/area as “California's first Cannabis Garden at a Street Fair.”
The San Francisco Office of Cannabis confirmed to SFist that “The prospective event organizer is navigating through the temporary event processes at both the state and local levels,” but also added that their office "is unable to provide additional comments on a pending application." The California Department of Cannabis Control, whose approval would also be necessary for this cannabis event activation, did not respond to request for comment as of press time.
The California Department of Cannabis Control is known for taking their sweet time on these event applications, often granting them just days or hours before the event’s scheduled start time. These late approvals create humongous additional logistical difficulties for cannabis event producers.
For San Francisco’s first-ever permitted cannabis sales event, Outside Lands in 2019, the permit was granted less than 36 hours before the event’s start time.
Moreover, when recreational cannabis sales were slated to start on January 1, 2018, a prominent Oakland dispensary owner told SFist that they had still not received their California Department of Cannabis Control recreational permit approval as of 6:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve — less than 12 hours before their scheduled ribbon-cutting ceremony. (They received their state approval around 7:15 p.m. that night. On New Year’s Eve.)
We don't know for certain whether this Carnaval SF booth/area will get its cannabis sales or consumption area permitted. But we can say their permit request is advanced enough that state and local approval seems a likely possibility.
And these permitted SF cannabis events have cleaned up their designated areas spotlessly since the legal era dawned (before then, not so much). As such, they’ve recently built up some serious goodwill among state and local regulators.
We should note that as usual, the SF Carnaval Grand Parade is Sunday, May 29 at 9:30 a.m., beginning at 24th and Bryant Streets, then proceeding along 24th Street to Mission Street, going from there northward to 15th Street, and concluding at South Van Ness.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For the last 3.5 years, one mother's journey has been nothing short of amazing. An incredible new milestone has just been reached. She now shares her story in the hope it can inspire someone else.
"Hold on tight! Three, two, one... blast off!" Erica Baggett said, giving her son a big push on the swing.
When you see Baggett out at the park or in the many family pictures around her home, you'd have no idea what she's lived through.
"It crossed my mind a lot," said Baggett. "Do people know what happened to me?"
It was October 2018. Baggett, husband Josh, and their then-18-month-old son Hall hit the road heading for an Ole Miss football game. She doesn't remember what happened next, or the next 10 weeks at all. Her first memories are at the Shepherd Center hospital in Atlanta.
What happened in October 2018 on the road to Ole Miss?
Erica Baggett said Hall was crying in the backseat.
"I took off my seat belt, and I was getting from the passenger seat to the backseat just to comfort him," said Erica Baggett. "In those 10 seconds, we were hit by an 18-wheeler. I went through the car and landed in the median. I was, like, gasping for air on the side of the road."
"It was almost like a war scene or something from a very graphic movie that you go, 'that can't be real,'" Josh Baggett said. "They were being blunt with us and just saying, 'Hey, prepare to take care of your wife the rest of her life. The things you would be lucky to see is her being able to shower by herself.' I should have known better just knowing her."
In the long months of Erica Baggett's journey, there was always an inspiration.
"You never know what someone's going through," said Janet Haselton.
In the span of 10 years, Haselton has been diagnosed with cancer three times. Haselton is Baggett's mom.
"It's just having faith that's gotten me through all this," said Haselton. "It's devastating, but just the way that I think and I am, I did not want to sit in that corner and just die. I've got to start living. I've got to beat this."
"If my mom can be strong and be brave, I can too," said Baggett.
That inspiration helped get Baggett here. She's spent hours each day running in her neighborhood.
"Every milestone, she just absolutely crushed it," said Josh Baggett. "We're talking about someone who had to relearn how to walk and talk again. She had to reteach herself how to put one foot in front of the other."
For the past several months, Erica Baggett has been training.
"I feel good!" she said, arriving at the St. Jude Rock 'N' Roll Marathon. "I'm nervous, but I've been training for years to do this. It's a long way to run. Twenty-six miles. I think I can."
"What are you going to do when mommy crosses the finish line? Are you going to cheer for her?" Haselton asked Hall, sitting at the finish line. Hall nodded.
"See her! There's mommy! She's finishing! See her?!" Josh Baggett shouted, watching Erica run across the finish line.
"Erica, oh! Wow! You did it!" Haselton said, running over to give her daughter a hug.
This article was written by Forrest Sanders for WTVF. | https://www.ktvq.com/news/national/mom-who-recovered-from-horrific-car-crash-goes-on-to-complete-marathon | 2022-05-04T20:17:05Z | https://www.ktvq.com/news/national/mom-who-recovered-from-horrific-car-crash-goes-on-to-complete-marathon | true | 13 |
For many Arab Muslims celebrating the end of Ramadan, it's not Eid without ma'amoul
As Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, comes to a close, many Muslims are celebrating Eid al-Fitr with their friends and family. The festival closes out Ramadan and brings entire communities together for feasts and potlucks. But regardless of what size the gathering is, there's a safe bet that...
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LALIGA player Santi Mina is facing the sack after being handed a four-year prison sentence for sexual abuse and suspended by his club.
On Wednesday, the Celta Vigo star learned he had been cleared of rape but found guilty of sexually abusing a woman in a caravan in June 2017 following a trial that started at the end of March.
The 26-year-old was sentenced to four years in jail, although he is expected to appeal and will remain a free man until his appeal is decided.
Celta Vigo responded after Mina received the news in a written ruling issued by the trial court in the south-east Spanish city of Almeria by announcing it was suspending the striker and launching disciplinary proceedings.
Their statement read: “Following today’s court ruling, RC Celta has decided to open disciplinary proceedings against the player Santiago Mina to clarify his work responsibilities as a result of this resolution.
“For this reason and as a precautionary measure, it has been decided that the player should be provisionally suspended from first-team training.”
It added in its statement: “RC Celta respects the player’s right to defend himself.
“But it is obliged to take these measures in the face of events that gravely undermine the club’s image and infringe its values and wishes to show once again its absolute rejection of the crime outlined in the court ruling.”
Santi Mina went on trial on March 28 at Almeria’s Provincial Court along with friend David Goldar, who plays for second division Spanish side Union Deportiva Ibiza.
Mina was accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a caravan outside a nightclub in the holiday resort of Mojacar near Almeria.
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State prosecutors demanded an eight-year prison sentence on conviction at the beginning of his trial and private prosecutors acting for his victim said they wanted him jailed for nine-and-a-half years if judges ended up convicting him as charged.
As well as being found guilty of a lesser charge of sexual abuse, Mina has also been ordered to pay his victim £42,000 and handed a restraining order preventing him from going within 500 metres of her for the next 12 years.
David Goldar, who was only accused of a sex crime by private prosecutors and not state lawyers, has been cleared of any wrongdoing.
Mina and Goldar protested their innocence at the start of their trial, saying the sex they had was “consensual.”
Prosecutors claimed in a pre-trial indictment the LaLiga player entered the caravan Goldar and the woman was already inside “completely naked and with a lustful desire to satisfy his sexual appetite.”
Santi Mina, the son of a Celta Vigo footballer, made his professional debut with the club in 2013 before signing for Valencia in July 4 2015.
He rejoined his old side in the summer of 2019.
In Spain first-time offenders only escape prison if the jail sentence they receive is two years or less.
It is normal for entry into prison to be delayed until the final appeal against conviction and sentence has been exhausted except for all but the most dangerous offenders.
On Wednesday, Spanish papers were speculating Santi Mina, full name Santiago Mina Lorenzo, could have his contract terminated if he lost his appeal. | https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/8743701/santi-mina-prison-sentence-guilty-sexual-assault/ | 2022-05-04T20:22:13Z | https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/8743701/santi-mina-prison-sentence-guilty-sexual-assault/ | false | 4 |
Mesquite Financial Director Cindy Smith says the city is on track to return to pre-COVID-19 levels of tourism revenue before the end of the fiscal year.
At a Monday City Council meeting, City Council members received a mid-year financial report comparing this year’s budget to last year.
“the health of the city’s financial state is good,” Smith said.
Smith said the general fund balance is up $1.3 million, and revenues are up $10.5 million compared to last year.
Smith said the revenue increase was due to an increased sales tax bringing an additional $2.3 million and increased property tax revenue bringing in $5.98 million.
Under the general fund balance, expenditures were overall lower than last year due to a freeze on city programs and events.
The city’s cash balance is up $3.9 million from last year. However, after the completion of the city’s veteran’s memorial, contributions and donations decreased by $67,000.
Transportation expenses are up $302,000, according to Smith due to the construction of the Garland Trail connector, and Parks and Recreation expenses are up $230,000 due to the updates two of Mesquite’s recreation centers.
Water treatment costs and consumption have both increased with time, as the city grows. However, the city’s water and sewer fund is up $4.3 million, and its revenue is up $1.2 million.
As the city has started some of its programs back up, Mesquite has seen a revenue increase at the airport and in its tourism funding. Fuel sales have let to a $345,000 in revenue for the airport and a $218,000 in funding while the hotel occupancy tax fund – spurred by tourism – has seen a $180,000 revenue increase. Because the city has restarted multiple programs, as the pandemic dies down, the city has seen a $102,000 expenditure increase. Smith said that as more activities return to Mesquite, the city is expected to rise to pre-COVID-19 levels before the end of the fiscal year.
Smith said that the area that needed more work was the city’s medical insurance fund.
City employees have filed more health claims this year, and pharmacy costs have also increased. Because of plan selections, employee contributions have dropped since last year, as employees choose their own health insurance plans. The city has lowered the cost of its health clinic for employees since last year.
“We’ve done a great job with our plan when it comes to getting the best cost for prescriptions and costs for services,” City Manager Cliff Keheley said. “But these costs are going up. We don’t want to put the entire burden on our workforce, so the city does compensate that with contribution. We expect some employee premiums, but we don’t want to weaken our plan.” | https://starlocalmedia.com/mesquitenews/mesquite-on-track-to-financially-recover-from-covid-19-by-end-of-the-year-financial/article_edb3a282-cbca-11ec-a1ca-8b591ca168f2.html | 2022-05-04T20:23:13Z | https://starlocalmedia.com/mesquitenews/mesquite-on-track-to-financially-recover-from-covid-19-by-end-of-the-year-financial/article_edb3a282-cbca-11ec-a1ca-8b591ca168f2.html | false | 1 |
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eileen Drake (the CEO of Aerojet Rocketdyne (NYSE: AJRD)) and Gen. Kevin Chilton (Ret.), Thomas Corcoran and Gen. Lance Lord (Ret.) (three of its Independent Directors) today issued the following statement:
"We are pleased that Executive Chairman Warren Lichtenstein has finally reversed course and conceded the need to release the results of the internal investigation into his misconduct and violations of company policy and Code of Conduct. It is unfortunate for stockholders that it took three months of lobbying on our part and a hearing before the Delaware Court of Chancery for him to accede to stockholders' demands for transparency. We look forward to this important information being made available to stockholders."
Shareholders with questions can contact our solicitor: D.F. King & Co., (212) 269-5550 (collect) or via e-mail at AJRD@dfking.com.
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STOCKHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO READ THE SOLICITATION STATEMENT BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Stockholders may obtain a free copy of the Solicitation Statement, any amendments or supplements to the Solicitation Statement and other documents that the Incumbent Directors file with the SEC from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The Incumbent Directors, together with Gail Baker, Marion Blakey, Charles Bolden and Deborah Lee James, may be deemed participants in the solicitation of agent designations from stockholders. Information about the participants is set forth in the Solicitation Statement, which is available for free at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) today announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.
Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Highlights:
- Net Sales: $6.9 billion
- GAAP Operating Income: $228 million
- Adjusted Operating Income: $295 million
- GAAP Net Income Attributable to Flex Ltd.: $168 million
- Adjusted Net Income: $244 million
- GAAP Earnings Per Share: $0.36
- Adjusted Earnings Per Share: $0.52
Fiscal Year 2022 Results of Operations:
- Net Sales: $26.0 billion
- GAAP Operating Income: $972 million
- Adjusted Operating Income: $1,169 million
- GAAP Net Income attributable to Flex Ltd.: $936 million
- Adjusted Net Income: $945 million
- GAAP Earnings Per Share: $1.94
- Adjusted Earnings Per Share: $1.96
An explanation and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures is presented in Schedules II and V attached to this press release.
"Flex achieved record performance this year, reflective of the team's incredible execution and dedication to deliver for our customers and all our stakeholders," said Revathi Advaithi, CEO of Flex. "We have strong momentum as we head into fiscal year 2023 and we remain focused on driving sustainable growth, margin improvement, and creating shareholder value."
First Quarter Fiscal 2023 Guidance
- Revenue: $6.6 billion to $7.0 billion
- GAAP Operating Income: $235 million to $265 million
- Adjusted Operating Income: $285 million to $315 million
- GAAP EPS: $0.33 to $0.39
- Adjusted EPS: $0.44 to $0.50 which excludes $0.06 for stock-based compensation expense, $0.04 for net intangible amortization, and $0.01 for Nextracker LLC series A redeemable preferred units dividends payable in kind.
Fiscal Year 2023 Guidance
- Revenue: $27.7 billion to $28.7 billion
- GAAP EPS: $1.63 to $1.78
- Adjusted EPS: $2.09 to $2.24 which excludes $0.26 for stock-based compensation expense, $0.15 for net intangible amortization, and $0.05 for Nextracker LLC series A redeemable preferred units dividends payable in kind.
Webcast and Conference Call
The Flex management team will host a conference call today at 1:30 PM (PT) / 4:30 PM (ET), to review fourth quarter and fiscal 2022 results. A live webcast of the event and slides will be available on the Flex Investor Relations website at http://investors.flex.com. An audio replay and transcript will also be available after the event on the Flex Investor Relations website.
About Flex
Flex (Reg. No. 199002645H) is the manufacturing partner of choice that helps a diverse customer base design and build products that improve the world. Through the collective strength of a global workforce across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex delivers technology innovation, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions to diverse industries and end markets.
Contacts
Investors & Analysts
David Rubin
Vice President, Investor Relations
(408) 577-4632
David.Rubin@flex.com
Media & Press
Mark Plungy
Director, Corporate Integrated Communications
(408) 442-1691
Mark.Plungy@flex.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. securities laws, including: statements related to future expected revenues and earnings per share. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These risks include: that we may not achieve our expected future operating results, including margins; the effects that the current macroeconomic environment, including inflation, could have on our business and demand for our products; the impact of component shortages fluctuations in the pricing or availability of raw materials, and logistical constraints, including their impact on our revenues; uncertainties and risks relating to our ability to successfully complete a transaction for our Nextracker business, including the potential initial public offering of our Nextracker business, including the possibility that we may not be able to consummate the transaction on the expected timeline or at all, or that we will achieve the anticipated benefits, including tax efficiencies, of the transaction; the possibility that we may not fully realize the projected benefits of the Anord Mardix acquisition, including our expectation that the acquisition will be accretive to our fiscal year 2023 adjusted earnings per share; geopolitical risk, including the termination and renegotiation of international trade agreements and trade policies, including the impact of tariffs and related regulatory actions; the war in Ukraine and escalating geopolitical tensions as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including the imposition of economic sanctions on Russia which could lead to the disruption, instability, and volatility in global markets and negatively impact our operations and financial performance; the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations and financial condition; the effects that current credit and market conditions could have on the liquidity and financial condition of our customers and suppliers, including any impact on their ability to meet their contractual obligations to us; the challenges of effectively managing our operations, including our ability to control costs, and manage changes in our operations; retaining key personnel; litigation and regulatory investigations and proceedings; our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; changes in laws, regulations, or policies that may impact our business, including those related to climate change; the possibility that benefits of the Company's restructuring actions may not materialize as expected; that the expected revenue and margins from recently launched programs may not be realized; our dependence on industries that continually produce technologically advanced products with short product life cycles; the short-term nature of our customers' commitments and rapid changes in demand may cause supply chain and other issues which adversely affect our operating results; our dependence on a small number of customers; our industry is extremely competitive; we may be exposed to financially troubled customers or suppliers; the success of certain of our activities depends on our ability to protect our intellectual property rights and we may be exposed to claims of infringement or breach of license agreements; a breach of our IT or physical security systems, or violation of data privacy laws, may cause us to incur significant legal and financial exposure and disrupt our operations; physical and operational risks from natural disasters, severe weather events, or climate change; our ability to achieve sustainability goals; we may be exposed to product liability and product warranty liability; and that recently proposed changes or future changes in tax laws in certain jurisdictions where we operate could materially impact our tax expense. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic increases the likelihood and potential severity of many of the foregoing risks.
Additional information concerning these, and other risks is described under "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021 and in subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on current expectations and Flex assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements. Our share repurchase program does not obligate the Company to repurchase a specific number of shares and may be suspended or terminated at any time without prior notice
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Any securities to be offered in any offering may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time a registration statement becomes effective.
SCHEDULE V
FLEX AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SCHEDULES I, II, and III
(1) To supplement Flex's unaudited selected financial data presented consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), the Company discloses certain non-GAAP financial measures that exclude certain charges and gains, including non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per diluted share. These supplemental measures exclude restructuring charges, customer-related asset impairments (recoveries), stock-based compensation expense, intangible amortization, other discrete events as applicable and the related tax effects. These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with or an alternative for GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. We believe that these non-GAAP measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with Flex's results of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP and that these measures should only be used to evaluate Flex's results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the most directly comparable GAAP measures. We compensate for the limitations of non-GAAP financial measures by relying upon GAAP results to gain a complete picture of the Company's performance.
In calculating non-GAAP financial measures, we exclude certain items to facilitate a review of the comparability of the Company's operating performance on a period-to-period basis because such items are not, in our view, related to the Company's ongoing operational performance. We use non-GAAP measures to evaluate the operating performance of our business, for comparison with forecasts and strategic plans, for calculating return on investment, and for benchmarking performance externally against competitors. In addition, management's incentive compensation is determined using certain non-GAAP measures. Also, when evaluating potential acquisitions, we exclude certain of the items described below from consideration of the target's performance and valuation. Since we find these measures to be useful, we believe that investors benefit from seeing results "through the eyes" of management in addition to seeing GAAP results. We believe that these non-GAAP measures, when read in conjunction with the Company's GAAP financials, provide useful information to investors by offering:
- the ability to make more meaningful period-to-period comparisons of the Company's on-going operating results;
- the ability to better identify trends in the Company's underlying business and perform related trend analyses;
- a better understanding of how management plans and measures the Company's underlying business; and
- an easier way to compare the Company's operating results against analyst financial models and operating results of competitors that supplement their GAAP results with non-GAAP financial measures.
The following are explanations of each of the adjustments that we incorporate into non-GAAP measures, as well as the reasons for excluding each of these individual items in the reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures:
Stock-based compensation expense consists of non-cash charges for the estimated fair value of stock options and unvested restricted share unit awards granted to employees and assumed in business acquisitions. The Company believes that the exclusion of these charges provides for more accurate comparisons of its operating results to peer companies due to the varying available valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions and the variety of award types. In addition, the Company believes it is useful to investors to understand the specific impact stock-based compensation expense has on its operating results.
Intangible amortization consists primarily of non-cash charges that can be impacted by, among other things, the timing and magnitude of acquisitions. The Company considers its operating results without these charges when evaluating its ongoing performance and forecasting its earnings trends, and therefore excludes such charges when presenting non-GAAP financial measures. The Company believes that the assessment of its operations excluding these costs is relevant to its assessment of internal operations and comparisons to the performance of its competitors.
Restructuring charges include severance for rationalization at existing sites and corporate SG&A functions as well as asset impairment, and other charges related to the closures and consolidations of certain operating sites and targeted activities to restructure the business. These costs may vary in size based on the Company's initiatives and are not directly related to ongoing or core business results, and do not reflect expected future operating expenses. These costs are excluded by the Company's management in assessing current operating performance and forecasting its earnings trends and are therefore excluded by the Company from its non-GAAP measures.
In order to support the Company's strategy and build a sustainable organization, and after considering that the economic recovery from the pandemic would be slower than anticipated, the Company identified certain structural changes to restructuring the business in fiscal year 2021. These restructuring actions eliminated non-core activities primarily within the Company's corporate function, aligned the Company's cost structure with its reorganizing and optimizing of its operations model along its reporting segments, and further sharpened its focus to winning business in end markets where it has competitive advantages and deep domain expertise. During the three and twelve-month periods ended March 31, 2021, the Company recognized approximately $26 million and $101 million of restructuring charges respectively, most of which related to employee severance.
Legal and other consist primarily of costs not directly related to core business results and may include matters relating to commercial disputes, government regulatory and compliance, intellectual property, antitrust, tax, employment or shareholder issues, product liability claims and other issues on a global basis as well as acquisition related costs and customer related asset recoveries. During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022 and first quarter of fiscal year 2021, the Company accrued for certain loss contingencies where losses are considered probable and estimable. In addition, during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022, the Company recorded an approximately $13 million gain upon successful settlement of certain supplier claims. During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021, the Company also recorded a gain on the sale of real estate exited as a result of the disengagement of a certain customer in fiscal year 2020. These costs and recoveries are excluded by the Company's management in assessing current operating performance and forecasting its earnings trends and are therefore excluded by the Company from its non-GAAP measures.
Interest and other, net consists of various other types of items that are not directly related to ongoing or core business results, such as the gain or losses related to certain divestitures, currency translation reserve write-offs upon liquidation of certain legal entities, debt extinguishment costs and impairment charges or gains associated with certain non-core investments. The Company excludes these items because they are not related to the Company's ongoing operating performance or do not affect core operations. Excluding these amounts provides investors with a basis to compare Company performance against the performance of other companies without this variability.
In September 2021, the Company received approval from the relevant tax authorities in Brazil of the Credit Habilitation request related to certain federal operational tax credits and the Company recorded a total gain of 809.6 million Brazilian reals (approximately USD $149.3 million based on the exchange rate as of October 1, 2021) under other charges (income), net in the condensed statements of operations. The total gain recorded included credits from February 2003 to September 2021, net of additional taxes, as the Credit Habilitation received covering the period from February 2003 to December 2019 resolved any uncertainty regarding the Company's ability to claim such credits. This gain is non-cash and can only be used to offset certain current and future tax obligations.
In fiscal year 2022, the Company recognized approximately $32 million equity in earnings from the value increases in certain non-core investment funds.
In fiscal year 2021, the Company recognized realized gains of approximately $45 million from a distribution by one of our non-core investment funds. This was offset by a $35 million impairment charge related to a certain investment as a result of the Company's ongoing assessment of recoverability of its investment portfolio and conclusion that the carrying amount of its investment was other than temporarily impaired.
Adjustment for taxes relates to the tax effects of the various adjustments that we incorporate into non-GAAP measures in order to provide a more meaningful measure on non-GAAP net income and certain adjustments related to non-recurring settlements of tax contingencies or other non-recurring tax charges, when applicable. During fiscal year 2022, the Company recorded a $18.6 million benefit for the release of valuation allowances on certain of its deferred tax assets due to its acquisition of the Anord Mardix business offset by $13 million tax expense in relation to the sale of 500,000 redeemable preferred units ("Series A Preferred Units") of Nextracker LLC ("Nextracker") to TPG Rise Flash, L.P ("TPG Rise").
(2) Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal year 2022, the Company elected to include operating income as a subtotal in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. In addition, deferred revenue and customer working capital advances, previously included within other current liabilities, have been separately presented as deferred revenue and customer working capital advances in the current liabilities section of the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Further, certain unbilled receivables previously presented as part of accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts are now being presented as contract assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as billing is to occur subsequent to revenue recognition and is conditional upon other than the passage of time. The Company reclassified $146.8 million of unbilled receivables from account receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts to contract assets for the period ended March 31, 2021 in order to align with the current year presentation. These presentation changes were applied to all periods presented in the condensed consolidated statement of operations and balance sheets. The foregoing changes in presentation had no impact on the Company's results of operations or cash flows.
(3) In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022, the Company sold 500,000 Series A Preferred Units to TPG Rise, representing a 16.7% interest in its subsidiary, Nextracker LLC for $487.5M, net of issuance costs. Because the Series A Preferred Units are redeemable upon the occurrence of conditions not solely within the control of the Company, the Company classified the redeemable noncontrolling interest as temporary equity on its consolidated balance sheet. The difference between cash consideration received and redeemable noncontrolling interest at time of transaction was recorded in the Company's shareholders' equity on its consolidated balance sheet. In addition, the Company recorded two months of dividend payable in kind totaling $4.2M as income available to redeemable noncontrolling interest which is excluded by the Company's management in assessing current operating performance and forecasting its earnings trends and is therefore excluded by the Company from its non-GAAP measures.
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Police looking for vehicle involved in Lincolnville crash Wednesday morning
Published: May. 4, 2022 at 12:02 PM EDT|Updated: 4 hours ago
LINCOLNVILLE, Maine (WABI) - Police are looking for the driver of a SUV that hit a Bicyclist this morning in Lincolnville.
It happened just before 9 a-m on the Atlantic Highway near South Cobbtown Road.
Officials say the vehicle did not stop after hitting the bicyclist and continued driving towards Camden.
There is no word yet on what may have caused the crash or if anyone was injured.
We’re told deputies on scene recovered a passenger side mirror from a dark green Ford Explorer.
If you witnessed this incident or have any information or you are the driver of that SUV you are asked to call the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office.
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PHOENIX (AP) — An autopsy says a Mexican woman found hanging on the border wall in southern Arizona choked to death in an accident when she became entangled in climbing gear.
The Pima County Medical Examiner's report conducted for the Cochise County Sheriff's office said Griselda Anais Verduzco Armenta, 31, was found suspended from the border wall entrapped by a cord, tie-down straps and seat belt around her neck, chest and arms.
The report released this week said Verduzco Armenta had abrasions to the head, torso and extremities, along with contusions, a laceration on her lower right leg and a fractured vertebra.
The Cochise County Sheriff’s office has said the woman hung upside down “a significant amount of time” from the wall near the eastern Arizona city of Douglas on April 11 before authorities discovered her and brought her down.
The body showed attempts to revive her.
Migrants occasionally die attempting to cross the border wall, sometimes falling to the ground.
Authorities did not describe the wall the woman was trying to climb.
Some of the last construction carried out before the end of former President Donald Trump’s term was in the Douglas area, with 30-foot-tall (9-meter) steel columns erected on U.S. Bureau of Land Management property. | https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/Autopsy-Woman-migrant-found-on-border-wall-17148163.php | 2022-05-04T20:27:40Z | https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/Autopsy-Woman-migrant-found-on-border-wall-17148163.php | false | 20 |
A Month-Long Celebration of AAPI Achievements in Television with Screenings Featuring Prominent AAPI Talent and Creators
NEW YORK, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Paley Center for Media announced today its month-long celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The Paley Center is celebrating the legacy of achievements of iconic AAPI on-screen talent, creatives, and influencers in television, past and present, from Wednesday, May 4 through Friday, May 27 at the Paley Center in midtown Manhattan.
The annual celebration is part of the Paley Center's long tradition of honoring diversity in media and entertainment. Over the years, the Paley Center has hosted tributes, exhibitions, and events honoring AAPI, Black, and Hispanic achievements in television, the enormous contributions of women, the impact and importance of LGBTQ+ representation in television, among many others.
"We are proud to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and honor the legacy of some of television's most renowned and iconic AAPI on-screen talent, creatives, and influencers, and their significant contributions to culture and society," said Maureen J. Reidy, President and CEO of the Paley Center. "The Paley Center is committed to increasing awareness and educating about the importance of diverse representation in media and we are grateful to our donors who make this important work possible."
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, the Paley Center will screen a variety of episodes highlighting the performances of AAPI actors throughout television history, including Bruce Lee as Kato in The Green Hornet and Mindy Kaling's self-titled The Mindy Project, as well as virtual selections from past Paley programs featuring the unique insights, perspectives, and personal experiences of AAPI talent including Aziz Ansari, Margaret Cho, Priyanka Chopra, Jon M. Chu, Ken Jeong, Lucy Liu, Constance Wu, Steven Yeun, and many more. Additional episodes and programs can be found in the Paley Center's 4th floor library. Screenings will include:
- The Green Hornet, "The Silent Gun" (1966)
- The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo, "The Hit and Run Case" (1997)
- Route 66, "Two Strangers and an Old Enemy" (1963)
- Cashmere Mafia, "Pilot" (2008)
- Lost, "Ji Yeon" (2008)
- The Mindy Project, "French Me, You Idiot" (2014)
- Selfie, "Pilot" (2014)
- American Sons (1998) – explicit language
- HBO Comedy Half Hour: Margaret Cho (1994) – explicit language
The Paley Center is grateful to the following donors for their generous support of Paley's diversity and inclusion programs: A Few Good Women Productions, Amazon, AMC Networks Entertainment Group, Apple, Inc., Banijay and Endemol Shine Holdings, Berlanti Productions, BET, CAA, CBS/Paramount+, Condé Nast Entertainment, Deloitte LLP, End of Episode Productions, EPIX/MGM, FOX Entertainment, Fremantle, FTI Consulting Inc., FX Networks & FX Productions, GroupM North America, HBO/HBO Max, Hearst, Isaac Lee - Exile Content, Lionsgate Television Group, MACRO, Mary Parent, Matt Johnson, MediaLink, Meta, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, Netflix, Nielsen, OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network, Paramount, Phillip Sun - M88, PwC, Robert Greenblatt, Showtime/Paramount+, Sony Pictures Entertainment, The Lippin Group, The Walt Disney Company, Theresa Kang-Lowe, Tyler Perry Studios, Verizon, Warner Bros. Television Group, WME, World Surf League, and YouTube.
Upcoming Events and Exhibits:
The Paley Center's robust spring schedule of wide-ranging PaleyLive Events and Paley Exhibits includes:
- The Visionary World of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (through Sunday, May 29) The Paley Center for Media celebrates Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the latest incarnation of the groundbreaking Star Trek franchise, with an immersive exhibition and a broader exploration of the many acclaimed series in the Star Trek universe of series, which have captivated audiences across decades. Throughout the celebration, the Paley Center will host special screenings, opportunities to view the uniforms and artifacts from several series, weekly kids and family programs featuring the animated hit Star Trek: Prodigy, and much more. These Paley programs will complement the exhibition and allow visitors to further explore Star Trek's impact on our culture and our world.
- The TODAY Show 70th Anniversary (Wednesday, May 11 at 7:00 pm) To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the premiere of NBC News's TODAY, the Paley Center is thrilled to welcome the show's current hosts to discuss the unique impact and cultural significance of this legendary program. Since its premiere on January 14, 1952, this genre-defining program has set the standard for morning television, combining news, entertainment, and culture into a powerful mix that continues to be a constant in television and society. Moderated by Harry Smith, with favorites Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, Craig Melvin, Carson Daly, Jenna Bush Hager, Willie Geist, Sheinelle Jones, and Dylan Dreyer joining in person.
- The Paley Center's Salute to LGBTQ+ Achievements in Television (Opening Thursday, May 26) This salute shines the spotlight on the creative contributions of legendary LGBTQ+ icons, influential programs, and extraordinary moments that have shaped our culture across five genres: drama, comedy, news/talk/documentary, music/variety, and sports. The celebration will include a special preview screening and conversation of Peacock's Queer as Folk on Tuesday, June 7 at 6:30 pm featuring Creator/Executive Producer Stephen Dunn and stars Devin Way, Fin Argus, Jesse James Keitel, CG, and Johnny Sibilly. The experience will also include special events, family fun, and interactive trivia.
- ESPN Presents Fifty/50: Honoring the Stories of Title IX (Opening Wednesday, June 1) The Paley Center and ESPN present an immersive exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the passing of Title IX, highlighting the civil rights journey of women across the sports and cultural landscape. The exhibition explores stories at the intersection of women, sports, culture, and the fight for equality. Content highlights include 37 Words, a four-part documentary series chronicling the hard-fought battle of equal rights in education and athletics from award-winning directors Dawn Porter (John Lewis: Good Trouble) and Nicole Newnham (Crip Camp), plus iconic artifacts, video highlights, and more.
Schedule
The Paley Center for Media is open 12 pm – 6 pm on Wednesdays – Sundays.
For the detailed schedule, visit https://www.paleycenter.org/events/aapi-2022/
Admission
Tickets are free for Members; $20 for nonmembers; $16 for students, teachers, seniors, veterans, and first responders; free for children 12 and under.
*Advance ticketing is encouraged but not required. All proceeds support The Paley Center for Media's mission.
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25 W 52 St, New York, NY 10019, USA
Enhanced Covid-19 Safety Measures
To maintain the health and safety of our community, The Paley Center for Media continues to require that all visitors ages 5 and over show proof of at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine to enter the museum, except for those who received the single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Masks are required for all guests over the age of 2. Learn more about Paley's Safety Guidelines.
About The Paley Center for Media
The Paley Center for Media is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that leads the discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms, drawing upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection, and close relationships with the media community. The general public can participate in Paley programs in both New York and Los Angeles that explore and celebrate the creativity, the innovations, the personalities, and the leaders who are shaping media. The public can also access the Paley Center's permanent media collection, containing over 160,000 television and radio programs and advertisements. Through the global programs of its Media Council and International Council, the Paley Center also serves as a neutral setting where media professionals can engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry.
For more information about The Paley Center for Media, and to learn about the Paley Center's acclaimed programming, please visit www.paleycenter.org
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday:
Advanced Micro Devices Inc., up $8.29 to $99.42.
The chipmaker raised its revenue forecast for the year after reporting strong first-quarter financial results.
Airbnb Inc., up $11.18 to $156.18.
The short-stay home rentals company sharply narrowed its first-quarter loss as travel demand rebounded and it gave investors an encouraging revenue forecast.
Starbucks Corp., up $7.31 to $81.64.
The coffee chain reported surprisingly strong sales at stores that have been open at least a year, a key measure of health for retailers.
Lyft Inc., down $9.20 to $21.56.
The ride-hailing company gave investors a disappointing revenue forecast for its current quarter.
Tupperware Brands Corp., down $5.76 to $12.15.
The direct seller of plastic storage containers and cosmetics withdrew its financial forecasts for the year following a highly disappointing first quarter.
Akamai Technologies Inc., down $11.03 to $102.77.
The cloud services provider reported weak first-quarter earnings and revenue.
Skyworks Solutions Inc. down $5.94 to $113.53.
The chipmaker gave investors a weak financial forecast as strict COVID-19 lockdown measures in China hurt production.
Lumentum Holding Inc., up $7.36 to $89.50.
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- You can make smooth stone in Minecraft by smelting stone with any type of fuel.
- Smooth stone is one of the most popular construction materials in the game.
- You can also combine smooth stone with iron ingots and a Furnace to make a Blast Furnace.
If you're desperate enough, you can make a house out of anything in Minecraft. Who among us hasn't spent at least one night hiding inside of a dirt hut?
But if you want a house that's not an eyesore, you'll need to use some better blocks — for example, smooth stone.
How to make smooth stone in Minecraft
To craft smooth stone, you'll need two things: A Furnace and stone.
To make a Furnace, just fill the edges of your Crafting Table with cobblestone. A Furnace lets you smelt items using fuel, turning them into new items.
You'll also need this Furnace to acquire stone. Stone is one of the most common materials in any Minecraft world, but when you mine it, all you'll get is cobblestone. To get stone, take that cobblestone and smelt it. You'll get one unit of stone for every piece of cobblestone you smelt.
Once you have your Furnace and stone, you're ready to make smooth stone.
Fuel up the Furnace and place a unit of stone inside. After a few moments, it'll produce a unit of smooth stone.
What you can use smooth stone for in Minecraft
Smooth stone is a pretty basic block. But it's resistant to explosions and has a neat uniform design, making it a great choice for constructing a home or fortress.
If you're looking to upgrade your buildings from dirt or plain cobblestone, give smooth stone a shot. It'll look much cleaner.
Otherwise, you can combine your smooth stone with iron and a Furnace to make a Blast Furnace. Blast Furnaces smelt at twice the speed of a regular Furnace, and can also be placed inside of a village to turn a nearby Villager into an Armorer.
Lastly, lining the bottom three slots of a Crafting Table with smooth stone will give you six smooth stone slabs. These are pieces of smooth stone that are half as tall as usual. | https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-make-smooth-stone-in-minecraft | 2022-05-04T20:34:28Z | https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-make-smooth-stone-in-minecraft | true | 1 |
Foul play from an outside source is not suspected in the deaths of four cadets at Canada’s Royal Military College last week, the Department of National Defence said Wednesday.
The department said the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service, the local military police detachment and police in Kingston, Ont., where the college is located, are supporting an ongoing coroner’s investigation into the incident.
“At this time, there is no reason to believe there is any foul play from an outside source related to this incident,” the department said in a written statement.
No further information will be released until the coroner’s report is completed, the department said.
Officer cadets Jack Hogarth, Andrei Honciu, Broden Murphy and Andrés Salek, who were all poised to graduate, died early Friday morning on the Kingston campus when their vehicle plunged into the water at Point Frederick peninsula, where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence River
Commodore Josee Kurtz, the head of the school, identified the cadets late Friday and said the college community was in mourning.
“The entire RMC community is devastated by this tragic loss,” Kurtz said last week.
Hogarth was in military and strategic studies and hoped to be an officer in an armoured regiment. Honciu was studying business administration and planned to be a logistics officer.
Murphy, also a business administration student, was working to become an aerospace environment controller. Salek, a student of military and strategic studies, also wanted to be an armoured officer.
The Department of National Defence is asking anyone with information about the fatal incident to contact investigators.
—Maan Alhmidi, The Canadian Press
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GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) _ Qorvo Inc. (QRVO) on Wednesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $212.3 million.
On a per-share basis, the Greensboro, North Carolina-based company said it had net income of $1.95. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and amortization costs, came to $3.12 per share.
The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.94 per share.
The chipmaker posted revenue of $1.17 billion in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.15 billion.
For the year, the company reported profit of $1.03 billion, or $9.26 per share. Revenue was reported as $4.65 billion.
For the current quarter ending in July, Qorvo expects its per-share earnings to range from $2 to $2.25.
The company said it expects revenue in the range of $1 billion to $1.05 billion for the fiscal first quarter.
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(NBC) — The final four qualifiers for Monday’s “Grand Final” of NBC’s “American Song Contest” have been revealed.
They are the four performers from Monday’s episode who moved on, based on “America’s Vote.”
Among them is Chloe Fredericks. The Native American singer from Halliday, North Dakota has been singing since age 5. Her tune, “Can’t Make You Love Me” propelled her into the top five after being 6th from the “Jury Vote.”
Also advancing is Texas’ Grant Knoche of Frisco. He was in 8th place after the Jury Vote but moved up, on the strength of his tune, “Mr. Independent.”
American Samoa’s Tenelle also made a strong move going from 10th following the Jury Vote into the top five with her song, “Full Circle.”
Rounding out the four qualifiers from Monday and the 10 overall is Connecticut’s Michael Bolton. He was fifth after the Jury Vote and remained in the top five after America’s Vote for his tune, “Beautiful World.”
Three acts that were in the top five after the Jury Vote Monday night, dropped out of that group following America’s input and will not advance. Those are Kansas’ Broderick Jones, California’s Sweet Taboo and North Carolina’s John Morgan.
The other six qualifiers for the Grand Final are Tennessee’s Tyler Braden, Washington’s Allen Stone, Alabama’s Ni/Co, Colorado’s Riker Lynch, Oklahoma’s Alexa and Kentucky’s Jordan Smith.
Voting
Fans at home can vote for their favorite performances on nbc.com/ascvote, the NBC App and on TikTok. Voting for the Qualifiers will open Mondays during the show and will close Wednesday morning at 7 am ET.
- The competition will be comprised of three rounds, taking place over eight weeks. The Qualifying Rounds will have 11 acts in each episode (with one week featuring 12). Twenty-two artists will perform in the two-part Semi-Finals with the Top 10 performing in the Grand Final, where a winner will be crowned.
- In the five-week Qualifiers (March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18) at the end of each night, the jury will advance one artist immediately to the Semi-Finals. The remaining three spots will be determined through a combination of jury and fan votes. The artists advancing to the Semi-Finals will be announced the following week.
- In the Semi-Finals (April 25 & May 2), 10 artists will perform each week, with a slightly elevated performance of their original song.
- To make the stakes even higher, in each Semi-Final a “redemption” song will be revealed, adding an 11th artist back into the competition to perform that week for the chance to advance to the Grand Final.
- At the end of each Semi-Final, the jury awards their highest-rated artist with an immediate spot in the Grand Final. America’s votes will then help to decide along with the jury which four additional artists will advance.
- In the Grand Final (May 9), the top 10 artists take the stage one last time to win America’s and the jury’s vote for best hit song. | https://www.myhighplains.com/entertainment-news/michael-bolton-among-performers-on-american-song-contest-finale/ | 2022-05-04T20:40:32Z | https://www.myhighplains.com/entertainment-news/michael-bolton-among-performers-on-american-song-contest-finale/ | true | 6 |
Billings West's Jaeden Wolff, center, crosses the finish line during the girls 100 meter dash while Belgrade's Jordan Cassidy, right, place fifth at the 2022 Midland Roundtable Top 10 Track and Field Meet at the Laurel Sports Complex on Tuesday.
Belgrade's Zach Cramer competes in boys long jump at the 2022 Midland Roundtable Top 10 Track and Field Meet at the Laurel Sports Complex on Tuesday.
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Billings West's Jaeden Wolff, center, crosses the finish line during the girls 100 meter dash while Belgrade's Jordan Cassidy, right, place fifth at the 2022 Midland Roundtable Top 10 Track and Field Meet at the Laurel Sports Complex on Tuesday.
Several local athletes shined Tuesday at the Midland Roundtable Top 10 Meet. The annual event was held at the Laurel Sports Complex with Billings West’s girls and Gallatin’s boys winning the team titles.
Belgrade had more than half a dozen athletes compete as well as two relay teams. Aidan McGoldrick had the team’s best finish after placing second in pole vault at 13-feet, 6-inches.
Sam Nash was third in the 3,200 with a personal best time of 9:51.95, while Zach Cramer was fourth in long jump (19-11.75), fifth in high jump (5-10) and ninth in triple jump. Evan Major was fifth in both the 100 (11.35) and 200 (23.20).
Ryan Simon was sixth in shot put and the 4x100 relay placed seventh.
On the girls’ side, Jordan Cassidy took fifth in the 100 with a time of 12.96 and ran a leg on the 4x100 relay, which placed seventh. Hannah Giese and Grace Stewart each placed seventh in the 3,200 and 800, respectively.
Manhattan Christian was led by Jadyn VanDyken and Alexis DeVries, who boasted top five finishes. VanDyken placed second in triple jump (34-07) and third in the 200 (26.86), while DeVries was fourth in the 100 hurdles (16.60).
Manhattan boasted a winner in Michael Swan. He won the 400 with a time of 50.40 seconds and was second in long jump (20-05). | https://www.belgrade-news.com/sports/local-athletes-have-strong-performance-at-top-10-meet/article_36324f72-cbd0-11ec-a778-6f93251f63a1.html | 2022-05-04T20:43:27Z | https://www.belgrade-news.com/sports/local-athletes-have-strong-performance-at-top-10-meet/article_36324f72-cbd0-11ec-a778-6f93251f63a1.html | true | 1 |
Markets Stage Big Rally Following Historic 50 Basis Point Rate Hike
U.S. indices rallied sharply into Wednesday's close after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise the key interest rate by 50 basis points.
The Federal Reserve raised its target fed funds rate by 0.5% to a new range of between 0.75% and 1.0%, its first rate hike of at least half a percentage point in more than 20 years. The Fed also said it will begin reducing the size of its balance sheet starting on June 1... Read More
- The Nasdaq composite finished higher by 3.19% to 12,964; The Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ: QQQ) gained 3.38% to $329.60
- The S&P 500 traded higher by 2.99% to 4,300; The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NASDAQ: SPY) gained 3.03% to $428.99
- The Dow Jones composite finished higher by 2.79% to 11,669; The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (NASDAQ: DIA) finished higher by 2.82% at $340.59
Here are some of the day's winners and losers, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) and Match Group Inc (NASDAQ: MTCH) were among the top gainers for the Nasdaq-100.
Skyworks Solutions Inc (NASDAQ: SWKS), IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX) and Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSK) were among the top losers for the QQQ.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
1-5-0
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OKOTOKS, AB, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - (TSX: MTL) Mullen Group Ltd. ("Mullen Group", "We", "Our" and/or the "Corporation") announced today that the nominees listed in the Corporation's Information Circular – Proxy Statement dated March 17, 2022, were elected as directors of the Corporation at its annual general meeting held on May 3, 2022.
By resolution passed via ballot, the following nine nominees were elected as directors of the Corporation to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders of the Corporation, or until their successors are elected or appointed. The results of the ballot were as follows:
About Mullen Group Ltd.
Mullen Group is one of North America's largest logistics providers. Our network of independently operated businesses provide a wide range of service offerings including less-than-truckload, truckload, warehousing, logistics, transload, oversized, third-party logistics and specialized hauling transportation. In addition, we provide a diverse set of specialized services related to the energy, mining, forestry and construction industries in western Canada, including water management, fluid hauling and environmental reclamation. The corporate office provides the capital and financial expertise, legal support, technology and systems support, shared services and strategic planning to its independent businesses.
Mullen Group is a publicly traded corporation listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "MTL". Additional information is available on our website at www.mullen-group.com or on the Corporation's issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
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Mr. Murray K. Mullen - Chair, Senior Executive Officer and President
Mr. Richard J. Maloney - Senior Operating Officer
Mr. Carson P. Urlacher - Senior Accounting Officer
Ms. Joanna K. Scott - Senior Corporate Officer
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Okotoks, Alberta, Canada T1S 2N3
Telephone: 403-995-5200
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VSE Corporation (NASDAQ: VSEC), a leading provider of aftermarket distribution and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for land, sea and air transportation assets for government and commercial markets, announced that the Company's Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share of VSE common stock. The dividend is payable on July 27, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on July 13, 2022.
ABOUT VSE CORPORATION
VSE is a leading provider of aftermarket distribution and repair services for land, sea and air transportation assets for government and commercial markets. Core services include MRO services, parts distribution, supply chain management and logistics, engineering support, and consulting and training services for global commercial, federal, military and defense customers. VSE also provides information technology and energy consulting services. For additional information regarding VSE’s products and services, visit www.vsecorp.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which are included in accordance with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause VSE’s actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such statements. Many factors could cause actual results and performance to be materially different from any future results or performance, including, among others, the risk factors described in our reports filed or expected to be filed with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement or statement of belief speaks only as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.
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Apple is setting its sights on a major film-to-TV reboot.
The streaming service is in the early development stages for a TV reboot of the 1991 Nick Nolte-Barbra Streisand feature film, The Prince of Tides. Tate Taylor (The Help) is attached to pen the script for the Sony Pictures Television drama. Sources say offers are already being made to A-list talent ahead of a potential production start this summer. Sources note scripts are still being finalized.
Apple continues to decline comment on projects in the development stages.
The film, which was written by Becky Johnson and Pat Conroy and directed by Streisand, was nominated for seven Oscars, including best picture. (It did not win any.) The Apple series, which like the movie is also based on Conroy’s 1986 novel, is a romantic drama that follows a man who falls in love with his sister’s psychiatrist as he works out the issues that stem from his troubled childhood.
The project, which has been in development for weeks at the streamer, would mark Taylor’s most high-profile TV foray. He previously created and directed Fox’s short-lived drama Filthy Rich, which was canceled after only five episodes. His feature credits include Get on Up, The Help, The Girl on the Train and Breaking News in Yuba County.
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(NEXSTAR) – After a fireball was seen blazing across the sky last week, bits of meteorite have been discovered on the ground in the South, NASA said.
The agency shared a photo of one such meteorite on Facebook. The asteroid fragment was spotted across Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi before it disintegrated somewhere near the Louisiana-Mississippi border, near Adams County.
Confirmed meteorites have been found in the area east of Natchez, a city on the Mississippi River, NASA said. NASA wouldn’t say how many meteorites were found nor exactly where they were discovered.
“Existing law states that any meteorites belong to the owner of the property on which they fell; out of respect for the privacy of those in the area, we will not disclose the locations of these finds,” NASA said in a social media update on the fireball.
The exceptionally bright meteor was spotted across several states around 8 a.m. last Wednesday. Loud booms were also heard in Claiborne County, Mississippi, and surrounding areas, NASA reported.
“This is one of the nicer events I have seen in the GLM (Geostationary Lightning Mappers) data,” said Bill Cooke, lead of NASA’s Meteoroid Environments Office at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
The object, which scientists called a bolide, moved southwest at a speed of about 35,000 miles per hour, breaking into pieces as it descended deeper into Earth’s atmosphere. It disintegrated about 34 miles above a swampy area north of the unincorporated Concordia Parish community of Minorca in Louisiana.
One witness told the Vicksburg Post that she heard a loud noise and then looked up and saw an “orange fireball the size of a basketball, with a white tail behind it,” heading west toward the Mississippi River.
The fragmentation of the fireball generated enough energy to create shockwaves that spread to the ground, producing the booms and vibrations felt by people in the area, NASA said.
At its peak, the fireball was more than 10 times brighter than a full moon, NASA said.
If it’s confirmed by scientists, it will be the fifth meteorite fall in Mississippi’s history. The other occurrences happened in 2012, 1922, 1910 and the 1850s, according to NASA.
“What struck me as unusual was how few eyewitness reports we had given the skies were so clear,” said Cooke. “More people heard it than saw it.”
If you’re in the Louisiana-Mississippi area and you spot an out-of-this-world looking rock, and you think it may be a meteorite from last week’s fireball … well, NASA doesn’t want to see it.
“We are not meteorite people, as our main focus is protecting spacecraft and astronauts from meteoroids. So we will be unable to identify any strange rocks you may find,” said NASA.
“Please do not send us rock photos, as we will not respond.”
Instead, the Washington University in St. Louis can help you identify that possible meteorite.
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The stage is set for what could be a blockbuster U.S. Senate race between Republican J.D. Vance and Democrat Tim Ryan.
The two won their primaries by taking two very different paths. Now they'll be locked in a race that will likely be the most expensive in Ohio history, and is sure to gain national intrigue.
J.D. Vance took the stage in Cincinnati in front a crowd of his supporters to accept the Republican nomination after securing victory in his primary.
"I got to say, I thought this was going to feel good. It feels even better than I thought it would," said Vance.
Vance emerged from a fiery, tumultuous primary with six other Republican candidates. It was a race full of negative ads, mudslinging, and even some altercations on a debate stage.
All but one of the Republican candidates were vying for the support of President Donald Trump. With two weeks before the primary, Trump announced his endorsement of Vance – which likely gave him the edge over primary runner-up Josh Mandel.
Vance thanked his opponents, commended their campaigns, and called for unity.
"Now the party, that we need to unify to fight Tim Ryan, it's our Republican Party, ladies and gentlemen, it is the party of working people all across the state of Ohio. And it needs to fight. And it needs to win," Vance said.
Running in third place in the Republican primary, closely behind Mandel, was State Senator Matt Dolan. Dolan was the only candidate not going after Trump endorsement and positioning himself as a more traditional conservative.
In a statement, Dolan said he pledged to endorse Vance saying Ohio Republicans have spoken and "it's time to look forward." Mike Gibbons, Jane Timken, and Mandel also made similar statements on election night.
As Vance celebrated in Cincinnati, Tim Ryan delivered a victory speech in Columbus. He accepted the Democratic nomination in a race that was very different from the Republican primary.
Having raised $13 million and garnering the support of most high-profile Democratic leaders, Ryan was considered the frontrunner.
"We're trying to build a future for our kids. And it doesn't come from us hating each other. It doesn't come from us looking at each other and seeing a Democrat or seeing a Republican. It comes by us looking at each other and seeing Americans, fellow Americans," Ryan said.
Ryan faced Morgan Harper and Traci Johnson, two central Ohio community activists. In the end, Ryan received nearly 70% of the Democratic primary votes according to unofficial election results.
The Mahoning Valley congressman focused his campaign on broad appeal outside of just Democratic voters, hammering on trade and immigration. And it seems the fall campaign started the day before the primary, with Ryan releasing an ad that was more geared toward General Election voters.
"You want culture wars? I'm not your guy. You want a fighter for Ohio? I'm all in," Ryan said in the ad.
Though he faced criticism over some of his campaign rhetoric, Ryan did not back down from his stance on being tough on China over trade issues.
"Let's be honest, Tim Ryan. Look at his TV ads. Look at the things that he's doing, the guy is running as a Trump Democrat, right?" Vance said to laughter among his supporters. "Ladies and gentlemen, Tim Ryan needs to go down and we're going to be the party that does it."
The Republican primary became the most expensive in Ohio history at $65 million spent going into the last week of campaigning.
With the balance of the U.S. Senate at stake, the battle between Vance and Ryan is sure to rake in what could be record-breaking money going into November.
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Wright on making his third-career start at Darlington: “I am really excited to get back to Darlington (Raceway), especially with the Ron Hornaday Jr. VFW throwback paint scheme. This is one of my favorite tracks and events on the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series schedule.
“It will be interesting to see how the race progresses and how aggressive the racing will be, with the schedule starting to pick up with back-to-back weekends for the next two months.”
Wright at Darlington Raceway: Wright makes his third-career start at Darlington Raceway in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Friday night. He ran to a 28th-place finish after starting 23rd last September and was involved in an incident on lap 25 in his Darlington debut last May, resulting in a 39th-place finish.
Wright’s Throwback Truck for Darlington: Wright will honor four-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion and 2018 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, Ron Hornaday. In 2022 Wright joined Team Hornaday Development, mentored by Hornaday, as a member of the driver development program. The No. 44 VFW Chevrolet Silverado will feature the iconic red, white, and blue of the Kevin Harvick, Inc., (KHI) No. 33 VFW Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Representing the 2008 and 2009 seasons, the VFW paint scheme boasted victories at the Texas Motor Speedway (2008) and at the Lucas Oil Indianapolis (Ind.) Raceway Park.
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Last Time Out (Pinty’s Truck Race on Dirt – Start: 30th / Finish: 33rd): Wright and the No. 44 team started in the back half of the field and battled a tight handling condition early, resulting in a 32nd-place finish in Stage One. Two laps into Stage Two, Wright had a left rear tire go down that sent him for a spin in turn two, causing minor damage to the left rear of the No. 44 Chevrolet. Following a pit stop under caution to change the left rear tire, Wright was scored two laps down.
After finishing Stage Two 35th, Wright and the No. 44 worked to salvage their night with several adjustments along the way, but ultimately settled for a 33rd-place finish.
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In 1976, Republicans adopted an anti-abortion stance in their party platform. The GOP became a political vehicle for the movement, as a more vocal Christian Right began to rise.
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In 1976, Republicans adopted an anti-abortion stance in their party platform. The GOP became a political vehicle for the movement, as a more vocal Christian Right began to rise.
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First Quarter 2022 Net Income of $175.0 million or $0.54 per Diluted Share
First Quarter 2022 Adjusted Net Operating Income (Non-GAAP) of $192.9 million or $0.60 per Diluted Share
MILWAUKEE, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MGIC Investment Corporation (NYSE: MTG) today reported operating and financial results for the first quarter of 2022. Net income for the quarter was $175.0 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, compared with net income of $150.0 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2021.
Adjusted net operating income for the first quarter of 2022 was $192.9 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, compared with $148.0 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2021. We present the non-GAAP financial measure "Adjusted net operating income" to increase the comparability between periods of our financial results. See "Use of Non-GAAP financial measures" below.
Tim Mattke, CEO of MTG and Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation ("MGIC"), said, "I am pleased to report another quarter of strong financial results that reflect the size and credit performance of our insurance in force and the continued resilience of the housing market. During the quarter we continued to deliver on our business strategies, with a goal of creating long-term value for all of our constituents, including shareholders, customers and co-workers."
Mattke added, "We have deliberately constructed a strong and durable capital base that we believe improves our ability to deliver on our business strategies regardless of where we are in the economic cycle. While the tragic geopolitical events occurring in Ukraine have added increased risks to a domestic economy that was contending with higher inflation and interest rates, we believe that our financial strength and capital flexibility, combined with our quality offerings and superior customer experience, put us in the best position to achieve success."
Mattke concluded. "We have continually adapted to the changing needs of lenders and borrowers to help overcome the largest obstacle to achieving homeownership, the down payment. We are just as committed today to continuing this critical support of homeownership as when we wrote our first policy 65 years ago."
First Quarter Summary
- New insurance written was $19.6 billion, compared to $27.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021 and $30.8 billion in the first quarter of 2021, primarily reflecting a decrease in the refinance market.
- Persistency, or the percentage of insurance remaining in force from one year prior, was 66.9% at March 31, 2022, compared with 62.6% at December 31, 2021, and 56.2% at March 31, 2021.
- Insurance in force of $277.3 billion at March 31, 2022 increased by 1.1% during the quarter and 10.2% compared to March 31, 2021.
- Primary delinquency inventory of 30,462 loans at March 31, 2022 decreased from 33,290 loans at December 31, 2021, and 52,775 loans at March 31, 2021.
- The loss ratio for the first quarter of 2022 was (7.6)%, compared to (9.9)% for the fourth quarter of 2021 and 15.5% for the first quarter of 2021.
- The underwriting expense ratio associated with our insurance operations for the first quarter of 2022 was 23.0%, compared to 18.2% for the fourth quarter of 2021 and 19.8% for the first quarter of 2021.
- Net premium yield was 36.9 basis points in the first quarter of 2022, compared to 37.3 basis points for the fourth quarter of 2021 and 40.9 basis points for the first quarter of 2021.
- Book value per common share outstanding as of March 31, 2022 decreased to $14.75, or 3%, from $15.18 as of December 31, 2021 and increased by 6% from $13.95 as of March 31, 2021. (March 31, 2022 book value per common share outstanding includes $(0.39) in net unrealized gains (losses) on securities, compared to $0.47 at December 31, 2021 and $0.53 at March 31, 2021).
- We paid a dividend of $0.08 per common share to shareholders during the first quarter of 2022.
- We repurchased 8.5 million shares of common stock at an average cost of $14.99 per share.
- We reduced our debt outstanding by $212.0 million in the first quarter of 2022.
- We executed a quota share transaction with a group of unaffiliated reinsurers covering most of our new insurance written in 2022 (with an additional 15% quota share) and 2023 (with a 15% quota share).
Second Quarter 2022 Activities
- In April, we repurchased an additional 3.0 million shares of our common stock outstanding totaling $39.7 million under the authorization that expires at the end of 2023.
- In April, we repurchased $10.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our 9% Convertible Junior Debentures due 2063, reducing potentially dilutive shares by 0.8 million.
- We declared a dividend of $0.08 per common share to shareholders payable on May 26, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 12, 2022.
- We entered into a $473.6 million excess of loss reinsurance agreement (executed through an insurance linked notes transaction) that covers the vast majority of policies issued May 29, 2021 through December 31, 2021
- In April, MGIC obtained approval to pay a $400 million dividend to our holding company.
Revenues
Total revenues for the first quarter of 2022 were $294.6 million, compared to $298.0 million in the first quarter last year. The decrease primarily reflects a change in net realized investment gains and losses related to the investment portfolio. Premiums earned in the first quarter of 2021 were $255.2 million compared with $255.0 million for the same period last year. Net premiums written for the quarter were $242.7 million, compared with $241.5 million for the same period last year. The increase in net premiums written was due to an increase in insurance in force and a decrease in ceded premiums from our quota share reinsurance transactions, partially offset by lower new insurance written and a decrease in our premium yield compared with the same period last year.
Losses and expenses
Losses incurred
Net losses incurred in the first quarter of 2022 were $(19.3) million, compared to $39.6 million in the same period last year. While new delinquency notices added approximately $36.3 million to losses incurred in the first quarter of 2022, our re-estimation of loss reserves resulted in favorable development of approximately $55.7 million primarily related to a decrease in the estimated claim rate on delinquencies received in the second and third quarters of 2020 ("Peak COVID"). In the first quarter of 2021, losses incurred were primarily related to reserves established on new notices with insignificant development on previously received delinquencies.
Underwriting and other expenses
Net underwriting and other expenses increased to $57.5 million in the first quarter of 2022 from $50.7 million in the same period last year primarily due to increases in expenses related to our investments in technology and data and analytics infrastructure.
Interest expense
Interest expense decreased to $14.9 million in the first quarter of 2022 from $18.0 million in the same period last year. The decrease is due to the repurchase of a portion of our 9% Convertible Junior Debentures.
Loss on debt extinguishment
The first quarter 2022 loss on debt extinguishment of $22.1 million primarily reflects the repurchase of $57.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our 9% Convertible Junior Debentures in excess of their carrying value.
Provision for income taxes
The effective income tax rate was 20.2% in the first quarters of 2022 and 20.9% in the first quarter of 2021.
Capital
- Total consolidated shareholders' equity was $4.6 billion as of March 31, 2022 and $4.7 billion as of March 31, 2021.
- MGIC's PMIERs Available Assets totaled $6.0 billion, or $2.4 billion above its Minimum Required Assets as of March 31, 2022, compared to PMIERs Available Assets of $5.5 billion, or $2.3 billion above its Minimum Required Assets as of March 31, 2021.
Other Balance Sheet and Liquidity Metrics
- Total consolidated assets were $6.8 billion as of March 31, 2022, compared to $7.3 billion as of December 31, 2021 and $7.4 billion as of March 31, 2021.
- The fair value of our consolidated investment portfolio, cash and cash equivalents was $6.4 billion as of March 31, 2022, compared to $6.9 billion as of December 31, 2021 and $7.0 billion as of March 31, 2021.
- The fair value of investments, cash and cash equivalents at the holding company was $409 million as of March 31, 2022, compared to $663 million as of December 31, 2021 and $802 million as of March 31, 2021.
- Consolidated debt was $935 million as of March 31, 2022, compared to $1.1 billion as of December 31, 2021and $1.2 billion as of March 31, 2021.
Conference Call and Webcast Details
MGIC Investment Corporation will hold a conference call May 5, 2022, at 10 a.m. ET to allow securities analysts and shareholders the opportunity to hear management discuss the company's quarterly results. The conference call number is 1-866-834-4126. The call is being webcast and can be accessed at the company's website at http://mtg.mgic.com/. A replay of the webcast will be available on the company's website through June 5, 2022 under "Newsroom."
About MGIC
Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (MGIC) (www.mgic.com), the principal subsidiary of MGIC Investment Corporation, serves lenders throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and other locations helping families achieve homeownership sooner by making affordable low-down-payment mortgages a reality through the use of private mortgage insurance. At March 31, 2022, MGIC had $277.3 billion of primary insurance in force covering more than 1.1 million mortgages.
This press release, which includes certain additional statistical and other information, including non-GAAP financial information and a supplement that contains various portfolio statistics, are all available on the Company's website at https://mtg.mgic.com/ under "Newsroom."
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Forward Looking Statements and Risk Factors:
Our actual results could be affected by the risk factors below. These risk factors should be reviewed in connection with this press release and our periodic reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). These risk factors may also cause actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by forward looking statements that we may make. Forward looking statements consist of statements which relate to matters other than historical fact, including matters that inherently refer to future events. Among others, statements that include words such as "believe," "anticipate," "will" or "expect," or words of similar import, are forward looking statements. We are not undertaking any obligation to update any forward looking statements or other statements we may make even though these statements may be affected by events or circumstances occurring after the forward looking statements or other statements were made. No investor should rely on the fact that such statements are current at any time other than the time at which this press release was delivered for dissemination to the public.
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Use of Non-GAAP financial measures
We believe that use of the Non-GAAP measures of adjusted pre-tax operating income (loss), adjusted net operating income (loss) and adjusted net operating income (loss) per diluted share facilitate the evaluation of the company's core financial performance thereby providing relevant information to investors. These measures are not recognized in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) and should not be viewed as alternatives to GAAP measures of performance.
Adjusted pre-tax operating income (loss) is defined as GAAP income (loss) before tax, excluding the effects of net realized investment gains (losses), gain and losses on debt extinguishment, net impairment losses recognized in earnings and infrequent or unusual non-operating items where applicable.
Adjusted net operating income (loss) is defined as GAAP net income (loss) excluding the after-tax effects of net realized investment gains (losses), gain and losses on debt extinguishment, net impairment losses recognized in earnings, and infrequent or unusual non-operating items where applicable. The amounts of adjustments to components of pre-tax operating income (loss) are tax effected using a federal statutory tax rate of 21%.
Adjusted net operating income (loss) per diluted share is calculated in a manner consistent with the accounting standard regarding earnings per share by dividing (i) adjusted net operating income (loss) after making adjustments for interest expense on convertible debt, whenever the impact is dilutive, by (ii) diluted weighted average common shares outstanding, which reflects share dilution from unvested restricted stock units and from convertible debt when dilutive under the "if-converted" method.
Although adjusted pre-tax operating income (loss) and adjusted net operating income (loss) exclude certain items that have occurred in the past and are expected to occur in the future, the excluded items represent items that are: (1) not viewed as part of the operating performance of our primary activities; or (2) impacted by both discretionary and other economic or regulatory factors and are not necessarily indicative of operating trends, or both. These adjustments, along with the reasons for their treatment, are described below. Trends in the profitability of our fundamental operating activities can be more clearly identified without the fluctuations of these adjustments. Other companies may calculate these measures differently. Therefore, their measures may not be comparable to those used by us.
Risk Factors
As used below, "we," "our" and "us" refer to MGIC Investment Corporation's consolidated operations or to MGIC Investment Corporation, as the context requires; and "MGIC" refers to Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation.
Risk Factors Relating to Global Events
The COVID-19 pandemic may materially impact our future financial results, business, liquidity and/or financial condition.
The COVID-19 pandemic materially impacted our 2020 financial results and, while uncertain, it may also materially impact our future financial results, business, liquidity and/or financial condition. The magnitude of the impact will be influenced by various factors, including the length and severity of the pandemic in the United States, efforts to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, the level of unemployment, government initiatives and actions taken by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the "GSEs") (including mortgage forbearance and modification programs) to mitigate the economic harm caused by COVID-19.
The COVID-19 pandemic may impact our business in various ways, including the following which are described in more detail in the remainder of these risk factors:
- Our incurred losses will increase if loan delinquencies increase. We establish reserves for insurance losses when delinquency notices are received on loans that are two or more payments past due and for loans we estimate are delinquent prior to the close of the accounting period but for which delinquency notices have not yet been received (which are included in what we refer to as "IBNR"). In addition, our estimates of the number of delinquencies for which we will ultimately receive claims, and the amount, or severity, of each claim, may increase.
- We may be required to maintain more capital under the private mortgage insurer eligibility requirements ("PMIERs") of the GSEs, which generally require more capital to be held for delinquent loans than for performing loans and require more capital to be held as the number of payments missed on delinquent loans increases.
- If the number of delinquencies increases, the number of claims we must pay over time will generally increase.
- Our access to the reinsurance and capital markets may be limited and the terms under which we are able to access such markets may be negatively impacted.
The Russia-Ukraine war and/or other global events may adversely affect the U.S. economy and our business.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has increased the already-elevated inflation rate, added more pressure to strained supply chains, and has increased volatility in the domestic and global financial markets. The war has impacted, and may impact, our business in various ways, including the following which are described in more detail in the remainder of these risk factors:
- The terms under which we are able to obtain excess-of-loss ("XOL") reinsurance through the insurance-linked notes ("ILN") market have been negatively impacted.
- The risk of a cybersecurity incident that affects our company may have increased.
- An extended or broadened war may negatively impact the domestic economy, which may increase unemployment and inflation, or decrease home prices, in each case leading to an increase in loan delinquencies.
- The volatility in the financial markets may impact the performance of our investment portfolio and our investment portfolio may include investments in companies or securities that are negatively impacted by the war.
Risk Factors Relating to the Mortgage Insurance Industry and its Regulation
Downturns in the domestic economy or declines in home prices may result in more homeowners defaulting and our losses increasing, with a corresponding decrease in our returns.
Losses result from events that reduce a borrower's ability or willingness to make mortgage payments, such as unemployment, health issues, changes in family status, and decreases in home prices that result in the borrower's mortgage balance exceeding the net value of the home. A deterioration in economic conditions, including an increase in unemployment, generally increases the likelihood that borrowers will not have sufficient income to pay their mortgages and can also adversely affect home prices, which in turn can influence the willingness of borrowers with sufficient resources to make mortgage payments when the mortgage balance exceeds the net value of the home.
High levels of unemployment may result in an increasing number of loan delinquencies and an increasing number of insurance claims; however, unemployment is difficult to predict given the uncertainty in the current market environment, including as a result of global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the possibility of an economic recession. Inflation has increased dramatically in the past twelve months. The impact that higher inflation rates will have on loan delinquencies is unknown.
The seasonally-adjusted Purchase-Only U.S. Home Price Index of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (the "FHFA"), which is based on single-family properties whose mortgages have been purchased or securitized by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, indicates that home prices increased by 3.7% in the first two months of 2022, after increasing by 17.8%, 11.8%, and 5.9% in 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The price-to-income ratio in some markets exceeds its historical average, in part as a result of recent home price appreciation outpacing increases in income. Home prices may decline even absent a deterioration in economic conditions due to declines in demand for homes, which in turn may result from changes in buyers' perceptions of the potential for future appreciation, restrictions on and the cost of mortgage credit due to more stringent underwriting standards, higher interest rates, changes to the tax deductibility of mortgage interest, decreases in the rate of household formations, or other factors. The significant increase in interest rates in recent months may put downward pressure on home prices.
The future impact of COVID-19-related forbearance and foreclosure mitigation activities is unknown.
Forbearance for federally-insured mortgages (including those delivered to or purchased by the GSEs) whose borrowers were affected by COVID-19 allows mortgage payments to be suspended for a period generally ranging from 6 to 18 months. Historically, forbearance plans have reduced the incidence of our losses on affected loans. However, given the uncertainty surrounding the long-term economic impact of COVID-19, it is difficult to predict the ultimate effect of COVID-19 related forbearances on our loss incidence. Whether a loan delinquency will cure, including through modification, when forbearance ends will depend on the economic circumstances of the borrower at that time. The severity of losses associated with delinquencies that do not cure will depend on economic conditions at that time, including home prices.
Foreclosures on mortgages purchased or securitized by the GSEs were suspended through July 31, 2021. Under a CFPB rule that was effective through December 31, 2021, with limited exceptions, servicers were required to ensure that at least one temporary procedural safeguard had been met before referring 120-day delinquent loans for foreclosure. With the expiration of the CFPB rule, it is likely that foreclosures and claims will increase.
We may not continue to meet the GSEs' private mortgage insurer eligibility requirements and our returns may decrease if we are required to maintain more capital in order to maintain our eligibility.
We must comply with a GSE's PMIERs to be eligible to insure loans delivered to or purchased by that GSE. The PMIERs include financial requirements, as well as business, quality control and certain transaction approval requirements. The financial requirements of the PMIERs require a mortgage insurer's "Available Assets" (generally only the most liquid assets of an insurer) to equal or exceed its "Minimum Required Assets" (which are generally based on an insurer's book of risk in force and calculated from tables of factors with several risk dimensions, reduced for credit given for risk ceded under reinsurance agreements).
Based on our interpretation of the PMIERs, as of March 31, 2022, MGIC's Available Assets totaled $6.0 billion, or $2.4 billion in excess of its Minimum Required Assets. MGIC is in compliance with the PMIERs and eligible to insure loans purchased by the GSEs. Our "Minimum Required Assets" reflect a credit for risk ceded under our quota share reinsurance ("QSR") and XOL reinsurance transactions, which are discussed in our risk factor titled "The mix of business we write affects our Minimum Required Assets under the PMIERs, our premium yields and the likelihood of losses occurring." The calculated credit for XOL reinsurance transactions under PMIERs is generally based on the PMIERs requirement of the covered loans and the attachment and detachment points of the coverage, all of which fluctuate over time. PMIERs credit is generally not given for the reinsured risk above the PMIERs requirement. The GSEs have discretion to further limit reinsurance credit under the PMIERs. Refer to our Quarterly Supplements, which are posted on our investor website, for the calculated PMIERs credit for each of our XOL reinsurance transactions. We are not including the information contained in those Supplements or on our investor website as a part of, or incorporating it by reference into, this report. There is a risk we will not receive our current level of credit in future periods for ceded risk. In addition, we may not receive the same level of credit under future reinsurance transactions that we receive under existing transactions. If MGIC is not allowed certain levels of credit under the PMIERs, under certain circumstances, MGIC may terminate the reinsurance transactions without penalty.
The PMIERs generally require us to hold significantly more Minimum Required Assets for delinquent loans than for performing loans and the Minimum Required Assets required to be held increases as the number of payments missed on a delinquent loan increases. If the number of loan delinquencies increases for reasons discussed in these risk factors, or otherwise, it may cause our Minimum Required Assets to exceed our Available Assets. We are unable to predict the ultimate number of loans that will become delinquent.
If our Available Assets fall below our Minimum Required Assets, we would not be in compliance with the PMIERs. The PMIERs provide a list of remediation actions for a mortgage insurer's non-compliance, with additional actions possible in the GSEs' discretion. At the extreme, the GSEs may suspend or terminate our eligibility to insure loans purchased by them. Such suspension or termination would significantly reduce the volume of our new insurance written ("NIW"), the substantial majority of which is for loans delivered to or purchased by the GSEs. In addition to the increase in Minimum Required Assets associated with delinquent loans, factors that may negatively impact MGIC's ability to continue to comply with the financial requirements of the PMIERs include the following:
- The GSEs may make the PMIERs more onerous in the future. The PMIERs provide that the factors that determine Minimum Required Assets will be updated periodically, or as needed if there is a significant change in macroeconomic conditions or loan performance. We do not anticipate that the regular periodic updates will occur more frequently than once every two years. The PMIERs state that the GSEs will provide notice 180 days prior to the effective date of updates to the factors; however, the GSEs may amend the PMIERs at any time, including by imposing restrictions specific to our company.
- The PMIERs may be changed in response to the final regulatory capital framework for the GSEs that was published in February 2022.
- Our future operating results may be negatively impacted by the matters discussed in the rest of these risk factors. Such matters could decrease our revenues, increase our losses or require the use of assets, thereby creating a shortfall in Available Assets.
Should capital be needed by MGIC in the future, capital contributions from our holding company may not be available due to competing demands on holding company resources, including for repayment of debt.
Because we establish loss reserves only upon a loan delinquency rather than based on estimates of our ultimate losses on risk in force, losses may have a disproportionate adverse effect on our earnings in certain periods.
In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, we establish case reserves for insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses only when delinquency notices are received for insured loans that are two or more payments past due and for loans we estimate are delinquent but for which delinquency notices have not yet been received (which we include in "IBNR"). Losses that may occur from loans that are not delinquent are not reflected in our financial statements, except when a "premium deficiency" is recorded. A premium deficiency would be recorded if the present value of expected future losses and expenses exceeds the present value of expected future premiums and already established loss reserves on the applicable loans. As a result, future losses incurred on loans that are not currently delinquent may have a material impact on future results as delinquencies emerge. As of March 31, 2022, we had established case reserves and reported losses incurred for 30,462 loans in our delinquency inventory and our IBNR reserve totaled $27 million. The number of loans in our delinquency inventory may increase from that level as a result of economic conditions relating to current global events or other factors and our losses incurred may increase.
Because loss reserve estimates are subject to uncertainties, paid claims may be substantially different than our loss reserves.
When we establish case reserves, we estimate our ultimate loss on delinquent loans by estimating the number of such loans that will result in a claim payment (the "claim rate"), and further estimating the amount of the claim payment (the "claim severity"). Changes to our claim rate and claim severity estimates could have a material impact on our future results, even in a stable economic environment. Our estimates incorporate anticipated cures, loss mitigation activity, rescissions and curtailments. The establishment of loss reserves is subject to inherent uncertainty and requires significant judgment by management. Our actual claim payments may differ substantially from our loss reserve estimates. Our estimates could be affected by several factors, including a change in regional or national economic conditions as discussed in these risk factors, the impact of government and GSE actions taken to mitigate the economic harm caused by the COVID-19 pandemic (including foreclosure moratoriums and mortgage forbearance and modification programs); efforts to reduce the transmission of COVID-19; and a change in the length of time loans are delinquent before claims are received. All else being equal, the longer a loan is delinquent before a claim is received, the greater the severity. As a result of foreclosure moratoriums and forbearance programs, the average time it takes to receive claims has increased. Economic conditions may differ from region to region.. Information about the geographic dispersion of our insurance in force can be found in our Annual Reports on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Losses incurred generally have followed a seasonal trend in which the second half of the year has weaker credit performance than the first half, with higher new default notice activity and a lower cure rate; however, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic affected this pattern in 2020 and 2021.
The amount of insurance we write could be adversely affected if lenders and investors select alternatives to private mortgage insurance.
Alternatives to private mortgage insurance include:
- investors using risk mitigation and credit risk transfer techniques other than private mortgage insurance, or accepting credit risk without credit enhancement,
- lenders and other investors holding mortgages in portfolio and self-insuring,
- lenders using Federal Housing Administration ("FHA"), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ("VA") and other government mortgage insurance programs, and
- lenders originating mortgages using piggyback structures to avoid private mortgage insurance, such as a first mortgage with an 80% LTV ratio and a second mortgage with a 10%, 15% or 20% LTV ratio rather than a first mortgage with a 90%, 95% or 100% LTV ratio that has private mortgage insurance.
The GSEs' charters generally require credit enhancement for a low down payment mortgage loan (a loan in an amount that exceeds 80% of a home's value) in order for such loan to be eligible for purchase by the GSEs. Private mortgage insurance generally has been purchased by lenders in primary mortgage market transactions to satisfy this credit enhancement requirement. In 2018, the GSEs initiated secondary mortgage market programs with loan level mortgage default coverage provided by various (re)insurers that are not mortgage insurers governed by PMIERs, and that are not selected by the lenders. These programs, which currently account for a small percentage of the low down payment market, compete with traditional private mortgage insurance and, due to differences in policy terms, they may offer premium rates that are below prevalent single premium lender-paid mortgage insurance ("LPMI") rates. We participate in these programs from time to time. See our risk factor titled "Changes in the business practices of the GSEs, federal legislation that changes their charters or a restructuring of the GSEs could reduce our revenues or increase our losses" for a discussion of various business practices of the GSEs that may be changed, including through expansion or modification of these programs.
The GSEs (and other investors) have also used other forms of credit enhancement that did not involve traditional private mortgage insurance, such as engaging in credit-linked note transactions executed in the capital markets, or using other forms of debt issuances or securitizations that transfer credit risk directly to other investors, including competitors and an affiliate of MGIC; using other risk mitigation techniques in conjunction with reduced levels of private mortgage insurance coverage; or accepting credit risk without credit enhancement.
The FHA's share of the low down payment residential mortgages that were subject to FHA, VA, USDA or primary private mortgage insurance was 24.7% in 2021, 23.4% in 2020 and 28.2% in 2019. Beginning in 2012, the FHA's share has been as low as 23.4% (in 2020) and as high as 42.1% (in 2012). Factors that influence the FHA's market share include relative rates and fees, underwriting guidelines and loan limits of the FHA, VA, private mortgage insurers and the GSEs; lenders' perceptions of legal risks under FHA versus GSE programs; flexibility for the FHA to establish new products as a result of federal legislation and programs; returns expected to be obtained by lenders for Ginnie Mae securitization of FHA-insured loans compared to those obtained from selling loans to the GSEs for securitization; and differences in policy terms, such as the ability of a borrower to cancel insurance coverage under certain circumstances. The focus of the Presidential Administration on equitable housing finance and sustainable housing opportunities increases the likelihood of a reduction in the FHA's mortgage insurance premium rates. Such a rate reduction would negatively impact our NIW; however, given the many factors that influence the FHA's market share, it is difficult to predict the impact. In addition, we cannot predict how the factors that affect the FHA's share of new insurance written will change in the future.
The VA's share of the low down payment residential mortgages that were subject to FHA, VA, USDA or primary private mortgage insurance was 30.2% in 2021, 30.9% in 2020 and 25.2% in 2019. Beginning in 2012, the VA's share has been as low as 22.8% (in 2013) and as high as 30.9% (in 2020). We believe that the VA's market share has generally been elevated in recent years because of an increase in the number of borrowers that are eligible for the VA's program, which offers 100% LTV ratio loans and charges a one-time funding fee that can be included in the loan amount, and because eligible borrowers have opted to use the VA program when refinancing their mortgages.
Changes in the business practices of the GSEs, federal legislation that changes their charters or a restructuring of the GSEs could reduce our revenues or increase our losses.
The substantial majority of our NIW is for loans purchased by the GSEs; therefore, the business practices of the GSEs greatly impact our business. The GSEs have been requested to submit Equitable Housing Finance Plans to the FHFA. The plans are to identify and address barriers to sustainable housing opportunities, including the GSEs' goals and action plans to advance equity in housing finance for the next three years. The action plans, when finalized, may include methods to reduce mortgage costs for historically underserved borrowers, including mortgage insurance costs. The GSEs' action plans will likely change certain of the GSEs' business practices and those changes may affect the mortgage insurance industry. The GSEs' business practices that currently affect the mortgage insurance industry include:
- The GSEs' PMIERs, the financial requirements of which are discussed in our risk factor titled "We may not continue to meet the GSEs' private mortgage insurer eligibility requirements and our returns may decrease if we are required to maintain more capital in order to maintain our eligibility."
- The capital and collateral requirements for participants in the GSEs' alternative forms of credit enhancement discussed in our risk factor titled "The amount of insurance we write could be adversely affected if lenders and investors select alternatives to private mortgage insurance."
- The level of private mortgage insurance coverage, subject to the limitations of the GSEs' charters, when private mortgage insurance is used as the required credit enhancement on low down payment mortgages (the GSEs generally require a level of mortgage insurance coverage that is higher than the level of coverage required by their charters; any change in the required level of coverage will impact our new risk written).
- The amount of loan level price adjustments and guaranty fees (which result in higher costs to borrowers) that the GSEs assess on loans that require private mortgage insurance. The requirements of the new GSE capital framework may lead the GSEs to increase their guaranty fees. In addition, the FHFA has indicated that it is reviewing the GSEs' pricing in connection with preparing them to exit conservatorship and to ensure that pricing subsidies benefit only affordable housing activities.
- Whether the GSEs select or influence the mortgage lender's selection of the mortgage insurer providing coverage.
- The underwriting standards that determine which loans are eligible for purchase by the GSEs, which can affect the quality of the risk insured by the mortgage insurer and the availability of mortgage loans.
- The terms on which mortgage insurance coverage can be canceled before reaching the cancellation thresholds established by law and the business practices associated with such cancellations. For more information, see our risk factor titled "Changes in interest rates, house prices or mortgage insurance cancellation requirements may change the length of time that our policies remain in force."
- The programs established by the GSEs intended to avoid or mitigate loss on insured mortgages and the circumstances in which mortgage servicers must implement such programs.
- The terms that the GSEs require to be included in mortgage insurance policies for loans that they purchase, including limitations on the rescission rights of mortgage insurers.
- The extent to which the GSEs intervene in mortgage insurers' claims paying practices, rescission practices or rescission settlement practices with lenders.
- The maximum loan limits of the GSEs compared to those of the FHA and other investors.
- The benchmarks established by the FHFA for loans to be purchased by the GSEs, which can affect the loans available to be insured. In December 2021, the FHFA established the benchmark levels for 2022-2024 purchases of low-income home mortgages, very low-income home mortgages and low-income refinance mortgages, each of which exceeded the 2021 benchmarks. The FHFA also established two new sub-goals: one targeting minority communities and the other targeting low-income neighborhoods.
The FHFA has been the conservator of the GSEs since 2008 and has the authority to control and direct their operations. The increased role that the federal government has assumed in the residential housing finance system through the GSE conservatorship may increase the likelihood that the business practices of the GSEs change, including through administrative action, in ways that have a material adverse effect on us and that the charters of the GSEs are changed by new federal legislation.
As a result of the 2021 change in the Presidential Administration, the June 2021 appointment of a new Acting Director of the FHFA who has also been nominated to become the full-time Director, and the 2021 U.S. Supreme Court decision that allows the President to remove the FHFA Director at will, it is uncertain what role the GSEs, FHA and private capital, including private mortgage insurance, will play in the residential housing finance system in the future. The timing and impact on our business of any resulting changes are uncertain. Many of the proposed changes would require Congressional action to implement and it is difficult to estimate when Congressional action would be final and how long any associated phase-in period may last.
Reinsurance may not always be available or affordable.
We have in place QSR and XOL reinsurance transactions providing various amounts of coverage on 92% of our risk in force as of March 31, 2022. As of March 31, 2022, our QSR transactions with unaffiliated reinsurers cover most of our insurance written from 2013 through 2016 and 2019 through 2023, and smaller portions of our insurance written prior to 2013 and from 2024 through 2025. The weighted average coverage percentage of our QSR transactions was 30%, based on risk in force as of March 31, 2022. Our XOL transactions in place as of March 31, 2022 provided XOL reinsurance coverage for a portion of the risk associated with certain mortgage insurance policies having insurance coverage in force dates from July 1, 2016 through March 31, 2019 and January 1, 2020 through May 28, 2021, all dates inclusive. The XOL transactions were entered into with special purpose insurers that issued notes linked to the reinsurance coverage ("Insurance Linked Notes" or "ILNs"). The reinsurance transactions reduce the tail-risk associated with stress scenarios. As a result, they reduce the capital that we are required to hold to support the risk and they allow us to earn higher returns on our business than we would without them. However, reinsurance may not always be available to us or available on similar terms, the quota share reinsurance transactions subject us to counterparty credit risk, and the GSEs may change the credit they allow under the PMIERs for risk ceded under our reinsurance transactions. In the first quarter of 2022, our access to XOL reinsurance through the ILN market was temporarily disrupted and the terms under which we were able to access that market were less attractive than in the past due to volatility stemming from circumstances such as higher interest rates, increased inflation and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In April 2022 we completed an XOL transaction in the ILN market. If we are unable to obtain reinsurance for NIW, the capital required to support our NIW will increase and our returns may decrease absent an increase in our premium rates. An increase in our premium rates may lead to a decrease in our NIW.
We are subject to comprehensive regulation and other requirements, which we may fail to satisfy.
We are subject to comprehensive regulation, including by state insurance departments. Many regulations are designed for the protection of our insured policyholders and consumers, rather than for the benefit of investors. Mortgage insurers, including MGIC, have in the past been involved in litigation and regulatory actions related to alleged violations of the anti-referral fee provisions of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act ("RESPA"), and the notice provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA"). While these proceedings in the aggregate did not result in material liability for MGIC, there can be no assurance that the outcome of future proceedings, if any, under these laws would not have a material adverse effect on us. To the extent that we are construed to make independent credit decisions in connection with our contract underwriting activities, we also could be subject to increased regulatory requirements under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act ("ECOA"), FCRA, and other laws. Under relevant laws, examination may also be made of whether a mortgage insurer's underwriting decisions have a disparate impact on persons belonging to a protected class in violation of the law.
Although their scope varies, state insurance laws generally grant broad supervisory powers to agencies or officials to examine insurance companies and enforce rules or exercise discretion affecting almost every significant aspect of the insurance business, including payment for the referral of insurance business, premium rates and discrimination in pricing, and minimum capital requirements. The increased use, by the private mortgage insurance industry, of risk-based pricing systems that establish premium rates based on more attributes than previously considered, and of algorithms, artificial intelligence and data and analytics, may lead to additional regulatory scrutiny of premium rates and of other matters such as discrimination in pricing and underwriting, data privacy and access to insurance. For more information about state capital requirements, see our risk factor titled "State capital requirements may prevent us from continuing to write new insurance on an uninterrupted basis." For information about regulation of data privacy, see our risk factor titled "We could be adversely affected if personal information on consumers that we maintain is improperly disclosed; our information technology systems are damaged or their operations are interrupted; or our automated processes do not operate as expected." For more details about the various ways in which our subsidiaries are regulated, see "Business - Regulation" in Item 1 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
While we have established policies and procedures to comply with applicable laws and regulations, many such laws and regulations are complex and it is not possible to predict the eventual scope, duration or outcome of any reviews or investigations nor is it possible to predict their effect on us or the mortgage insurance industry.
If the volume of low down payment home mortgage originations declines, the amount of insurance that we write could decline.
The factors that may affect the volume of low down payment mortgage originations include the health of the U.S. economy, conditions in regional and local economies and the level of consumer confidence; restrictions on mortgage credit due to more stringent underwriting standards, liquidity issues or risk-retention and/or capital requirements affecting lenders; the level of home mortgage interest rates; housing affordability; new and existing housing availability; the rate of household formation, which is influenced, in part, by population and immigration trends; homeownership rates; the rate of home price appreciation, which in times of heavy refinancing can affect whether refinanced loans have LTV ratios that require private mortgage insurance; and government housing policy encouraging loans to first-time homebuyers. A decline in the volume of low down payment home mortgage originations could decrease demand for mortgage insurance and limit our NIW. For other factors that could decrease the demand for mortgage insurance, see our risk factor titled "The amount of insurance we write could be adversely affected if lenders and investors select alternatives to private mortgage insurance."
State capital requirements may prevent us from continuing to write new insurance on an uninterrupted basis.
The insurance laws of 16 jurisdictions, including Wisconsin, MGIC's domiciliary state, require a mortgage insurer to maintain a minimum amount of statutory capital relative to its risk in force (or a similar measure) in order for the mortgage insurer to continue to write new business. We refer to these requirements as the "State Capital Requirements." While they vary among jurisdictions, the most common State Capital Requirements allow for a maximum risk-to-capital ratio of 25 to 1. A risk-to-capital ratio will increase if (i) the percentage decrease in capital exceeds the percentage decrease in insured risk, or (ii) the percentage increase in capital is less than the percentage increase in insured risk. Wisconsin does not regulate capital by using a risk-to-capital measure but instead requires a minimum policyholder position ("MPP"). MGIC's "policyholder position" includes its net worth or surplus, and its contingency reserve.
At March 31, 2022 MGIC's risk-to-capital ratio was 9.2 to 1, below the maximum allowed by the jurisdictions with State Capital Requirements, and its policyholder position was $3.7 billion above the required MPP of $1.9 billion. At March 31, 2022, the risk-to-capital ratio of our combined insurance operations was 9.2 to 1. Our risk-to-capital ratio and MPP reflect full credit for the risk ceded under our quota share reinsurance and excess of loss transactions with unaffiliated reinsurers. It is possible that under the revised State Capital Requirements discussed below, MGIC will not be allowed full credit for the risk ceded under such transactions. If MGIC is not allowed an agreed level of credit under the State Capital Requirements, MGIC may terminate the reinsurance transactions, without penalty.
The NAIC previously announced plans to revise the State Capital Requirements that are provided for in its Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Model Act. In December 2019, a working group of state regulators released an exposure draft of a revised Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Model Act and a risk-based capital framework to establish capital requirements for mortgage insurers, although no date has been established by which the NAIC must propose revisions to the capital requirements and certain items have not yet been completely addressed by the framework, including the treatment of ceded risk and minimum capital floors.
While MGIC currently meets the State Capital Requirements of Wisconsin and all other jurisdictions, it could be prevented from writing new business in the future in all jurisdictions if it fails to meet the State Capital Requirements of Wisconsin, or it could be prevented from writing new business in a particular jurisdiction if it fails to meet the State Capital Requirements of that jurisdiction, and in each case if MGIC does not obtain a waiver of such requirements. It is possible that regulatory action by one or more jurisdictions, including those that do not have specific State Capital Requirements, may prevent MGIC from continuing to write new insurance in such jurisdictions. If we are unable to write business in a particular jurisdiction, lenders may be unwilling to procure insurance from us anywhere. In addition, a lender's assessment of the future ability of our insurance operations to meet the State Capital Requirements or the PMIERs may affect its willingness to procure insurance from us. In this regard, see our risk factor titled "Competition or changes in our relationships with our customers could reduce our revenues, reduce our premium yields and/or increase our losses." A possible future failure by MGIC to meet the State Capital Requirements or the PMIERs will not necessarily mean that MGIC lacks sufficient resources to pay claims on its insurance liabilities. You should read the rest of these risk factors for information about matters that could negatively affect MGIC's compliance with State Capital Requirements and its claims paying resources, including the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
We are susceptible to disruptions in the servicing of mortgage loans that we insure and we rely on third-party reporting for information regarding the mortgage loans we insure.
We depend on reliable, consistent third-party servicing of the loans that we insure. An increase in delinquent loans may result in liquidity issues for servicers. When a mortgage loan that is collateral for a mortgage backed security ("MBS") becomes delinquent, the servicer is usually required to continue to pay principal and interest to the MBS investors, generally for four months, even though the servicer is not receiving payments from borrowers. This may cause liquidity issues for especially non-bank servicers (who service approximately 47% of the loans underlying our insurance in force as of March 31, 2022) because they do not have the same sources of liquidity that bank servicers have.
While there has been no disruption in our premium receipts through the end of March 2022, servicers who experience future liquidity issues may be less likely to advance premiums to us on policies covering delinquent loans or to remit premiums on policies covering loans that are not delinquent. Our policies generally allow us to cancel coverage on loans that are not delinquent if the premiums are not paid within a grace period.
An increase in delinquent loans or a transfer of servicing resulting from liquidity issues, may increase the operational burden on servicers, cause a disruption in the servicing of delinquent loans and reduce servicers' abilities to undertake mitigation efforts that could help limit our losses.
The information presented in this report and on our website with respect to the mortgage loans we insure is based on information reported to us by third parties, including the servicers and originators of the mortgage loans, and information presented may be subject to lapses or inaccuracies in reporting from such third parties. In many cases, we may not be aware that information reported to us is incorrect until such time as a claim is made against us under the relevant insurance policy. We do not receive monthly policy status information from servicers for single premium policies, and may not be aware that the mortgage loans insured by such policies have been repaid. We periodically attempt to determine if coverage is still in force on such policies by asking the last servicer of record or through the periodic reconciliation of loan information with certain servicers. It may be possible that our reports continue to reflect, as active, policies on mortgage loans that have been repaid.
Changes in interest rates, house prices or mortgage insurance cancellation requirements may change the length of time that our policies remain in force.
The premium from a single premium policy is collected upfront and generally earned over the estimated life of the policy. In contrast, premiums from monthly and annual premium policies are received each month or year, as applicable, and earned each month over the life of the policy. In each year, most of our premiums earned are from insurance that has been written in prior years. As a result, the length of time insurance remains in force, which is generally measured by persistency (the percentage of our insurance remaining in force from one year prior), is a significant determinant of our revenues. A higher than expected persistency rate may decrease the profitability from single premium policies because they will remain in force longer and may increase the incidence of claims than was estimated when the policies were written. A low persistency rate on monthly and annual premium policies will reduce future premiums but may also reduce the incidence of claims, while a high persistency on those policies will increase future premiums but may increase the incidence of claims.
Our persistency rate was 66.9% at March 31, 2022, 62.6% at December 31, 2021, and 60.5% at December 31, 2020. Since 2000, our year-end persistency ranged from a high of 84.7% at December 31, 2009 to a low of 47.1% at December 31, 2003. Our persistency rate is primarily affected by the level of current mortgage interest rates compared to the mortgage coupon rates on our insurance in force, which affects the vulnerability of the insurance in force to refinancing; and the current amount of equity that borrowers have in the homes underlying our insurance in force. The amount of equity affects persistency in the following ways:
- Borrowers with significant equity may be able to refinance their loans without requiring mortgage insurance.
- The Homeowners Protection Act ("HOPA") requires servicers to cancel mortgage insurance when a borrower's LTV ratio meets or is scheduled to meet certain levels, generally based on the original value of the home and subject to various conditions.
- The GSEs' mortgage insurance cancellation guidelines apply more broadly than HOPA and also consider a home's current value. For example, borrowers may request cancellation of mortgage insurance based on the home's current value if certain LTV and seasoning requirements are met and the borrowers have an acceptable payment history. For loans seasoned between two and five years, the LTV ratio must be 75% or less, and for loans seasoned more than five years the LTV ratio must be 80% or less. For more information about the GSEs guidelines and business practices, and how they may change, see our risk factor titled "Changes in the business practices of the GSEs, federal legislation that changes their charters or a restructuring of the GSEs could reduce our revenues or increase our losses."
Pandemics, hurricanes and other natural disasters may impact our incurred losses, the amount and timing of paid claims, our inventory of notices of default and our Minimum Required Assets under PMIERs.
Pandemics and other natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, wildfires and floods, or other events related to changing climatic conditions, could trigger an economic downturn in the affected areas, or in areas with similar risks, which could result in a decline in our business and an increased claim rate on policies in those areas. Natural disasters, rising sea levels and/or fresh water shortages could lead to a decrease in home prices in the affected areas, or in areas with similar risks, which could result in an increase in claim severity on policies in those areas. In addition, the inability of a borrower to obtain hazard and/or flood insurance, or the increased cost of such insurance, could lead to an increase in delinquencies or a decrease in home prices in the affected areas. If we were to attempt to limit our new insurance written in affected areas, lenders may be unwilling to procure insurance from us anywhere.
Pandemics and other natural disasters could also lead to increased reinsurance rates or reduced availability of reinsurance. This may cause us to retain more risk than we otherwise would retain and could negatively affect our compliance with the financial requirements of the PMIERs.
The PMIERs require us to maintain significantly more "Minimum Required Assets" for delinquent loans than for performing loans; however, the increase in Minimum Required Assets is not as great for certain delinquent loans in areas that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has declared major disaster areas and for certain loans whose borrowers have been affected by COVID-19. See our risk factor titled "We may not continue to meet the GSEs' private mortgage insurer eligibility requirements and our returns may decrease if we are required to maintain more capital in order to maintain our eligibility."
In January 2021, the FHFA issued a Request for Input ("RFI") regarding Climate and Natural Disaster Risk Management at the Regulated Entities (i.e., the GSEs and the Federal Home Loan Banks). The FHFA has instructed the GSEs to designate climate change as a priority concern and actively consider its effects in their decision making. It is possible that efforts to manage this risk by the FHFA, GSEs (including through GSE guideline or mortgage insurance policy changes) or others could materially impact the volume and characteristics of our NIW (including its policy terms), home prices in certain areas and defaults by borrowers in certain areas.
Risk Factors Relating to Our Business Generally
The premiums we charge may not be adequate to compensate us for our liabilities for losses and as a result any inadequacy could materially affect our financial condition and results of operations.
When we set our premiums at policy issuance, we have expectations regarding likely performance of the insured risks over the long term. Generally, we cannot cancel mortgage insurance coverage or adjust renewal premiums during the life of a policy. As a result, higher than anticipated claims generally cannot be offset by premium increases on policies in force or mitigated by our non-renewal or cancellation of insurance coverage. Our premiums are subject to approval by state regulatory agencies, which can delay or limit our ability to increase premiums on future policies. In addition, our customized rate plans may delay our ability to increase premiums on future policies covered by such plans. The premiums we charge, the investment income we earn and the amount of reinsurance we carry may not be adequate to compensate us for the risks and costs associated with the insurance coverage provided to customers. An increase in the number or size of claims, compared to what we anticipated when we set the premiums, could adversely affect our results of operations or financial condition. Our premium rates are also based in part on the amount of capital we are required to hold against the insured risk. If the amount of capital we are required to hold increases from the amount we were required to hold when we set the premiums, our returns may be lower than we assumed. For a discussion of the amount of capital we are required to hold, see our risk factor titled "We may not continue to meet the GSEs' private mortgage insurer eligibility requirements and our returns may decrease if we are required to maintain more capital in order to maintain our eligibility."
Competition or changes in our relationships with our customers could reduce our revenues, reduce our premium yields and / or increase our losses.
The private mortgage insurance industry is highly competitive and is expected to remain so. We believe we currently compete with other private mortgage insurers based on premium rates, underwriting requirements, financial strength (including based on credit or financial strength ratings), customer relationships, name recognition, reputation, strength of management teams and field organizations, the ancillary products and services provided to lenders and the effective use of technology and innovation in the delivery and servicing of our mortgage insurance products.
Our relationships with our customers, which may affect the amount of our NIW, could be adversely affected by a variety of factors, including if our premium rates are higher than those of our competitors, our underwriting requirements are more restrictive than those of our competitors, or our customers are dissatisfied with our claims-paying practices (including insurance policy rescissions and claim curtailments).
In recent years, the industry has materially reduced its use of standard rate cards, which were fairly consistent among competitors, and correspondingly increased its use of (i) "risk-based pricing systems" that use a spectrum of filed rates to allow for formulaic, risk-based pricing based on multiple attributes that may be quickly adjusted within certain parameters, and (ii) customized rate plans, both of which typically have rates lower than the standard rate card. Our increased use of reinsurance over the past several years, and the improved credit profile and reduced loss expectations associated with loans insured after 2008, have helped to mitigate the negative effect of declining premium rates on our expected returns. However, refer to our risk factor titled "Reinsurance may not always be available or affordable" for a discussion of the risks associated with the availability of reinsurance, and our risk factors titled "Downturns in the domestic economy or declines in home prices may result in more homeowners defaulting and our losses increasing, with a corresponding decrease in our returns," and "Pandemics, hurricanes and other natural disasters may impact our incurred losses, the amount and timing of paid claims, our inventory of notices of default and our Minimum Required Assets under PMIERs" for a discussion about risks associated with our NIW.
The widespread use of risk-based pricing systems by the private mortgage insurance industry makes it more difficult to compare our rates to those offered by our competitors. We may not be aware of industry rate changes until we observe that our volume of NIW has changed. In addition, business under customized rate plans is awarded by certain customers for only limited periods of time. As a result, our NIW may fluctuate more than it had in the past. Regarding the concentration of our new business, our top ten customers accounted for approximately 34% and 41% in the twelve months ended March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2021, respectively.
We monitor various competitive and economic factors while seeking to balance both profitability and market share considerations in developing our pricing strategies. Premium rates on NIW will change our premium yield (net premiums earned divided by the average insurance in force) over time as older insurance policies run off and new insurance policies with premium rates that are generally lower are written.
Certain of our competitors have access to capital at a lower cost than we do (including, through off-shore intercompany reinsurance vehicles, which have tax advantages that may increase if U.S. corporate income taxes increase). As a result, they may be able to achieve higher after-tax rates of return on their NIW compared to us, which could allow them to leverage reduced premium rates to gain market share, and they may be better positioned to compete outside of traditional mortgage insurance, including by participating in alternative forms of credit enhancement pursued by the GSEs discussed in our risk factor titled "The amount of insurance we write could be adversely affected if lenders and investors select alternatives to private mortgage insurance."
Although the current PMIERs of the GSEs do not require an insurer to maintain minimum financial strength ratings, our financial strength ratings can affect us in the ways set forth below. If we are unable to compete effectively in the current or any future markets as a result of the financial strength ratings assigned to our insurance subsidiaries, our future NIW could be negatively affected.
- A downgrade in our financial strength ratings could result in increased scrutiny of our financial condition by the GSEs and/or our customers, potentially resulting in a decrease in the amount of our NIW.
- Our ability to participate in the non-GSE residential mortgage-backed securities market (the size of which has been limited since 2008, but may grow in the future), could depend on our ability to maintain and improve our investment grade ratings for our insurance subsidiaries. We could be competitively disadvantaged with some market participants because the financial strength ratings of our insurance subsidiaries are lower than those of some competitors. MGIC's financial strength rating from A.M. Best is A- (with a stable outlook), from Moody's is Baa1 (with a stable outlook) and from Standard & Poor's is BBB+ (with a stable outlook).
- Financial strength ratings may also play a greater role if the GSEs no longer operate in their current capacities, for example, due to legislative or regulatory action. In addition, although the PMIERs do not require minimum financial strength ratings, the GSEs consider financial strength ratings to be important when using forms of credit enhancement other than traditional mortgage insurance, as discussed in our risk factor titled "The amount of insurance we write could be adversely affected if lenders and investors select alternatives to private mortgage insurance." The final GSE capital framework provides more capital credit for transactions with higher rated counterparties, as well as those who are diversified. Although we are currently unaware of a direct impact on MGIC, this could potentially become a competitive disadvantage in the future.
In December 2021, Standard & Poor's announced a proposed change to their rating methodologies for insurers, including mortgage insurers. It is uncertain what impact the proposed change would have, whether it will be adopted in its current form, whether it will prompt similar moves at other rating agencies, or the extent to which it will impact how external parties evaluate the different rating levels.
We are subject to the risk of legal proceedings.
Before paying an insurance claim, generally we review the loan and servicing files to determine the appropriateness of the claim amount. When reviewing the files, we may determine that we have the right to rescind coverage or deny a claim on the loan (both referred to as "rescissions"). In addition, our insurance policies generally provide that we can reduce a claim if the servicer did not comply with its obligations under our insurance policy (such reduction referred to as a "curtailment"). In recent years, an immaterial percentage of claims received have been resolved by rescissions. In the first quarter of 2022 and in 2021, curtailments reduced our average claim paid by approximately 5.3% and 4.4%, respectively. The COVID-19-related foreclosure moratoriums and forbearance plans decreased our claims paid activity beginning in the second quarter of 2020. It is difficult to predict the level of curtailments once foreclosure activity returns to a more typical level. Our loss reserving methodology incorporates our estimates of future rescissions, curtailments, and reversals of rescissions and curtailments. A variance between ultimate actual rescission, curtailment and reversal rates and our estimates, as a result of the outcome of litigation, settlements or other factors, could materially affect our losses.
When the insured disputes our right to rescind coverage or curtail claims, we generally engage in discussions in an attempt to settle the dispute. If we are unable to reach a settlement, the outcome of a dispute ultimately may be determined by legal proceedings. Under ASC 450-20, until a loss associated with settlement discussions or legal proceedings becomes probable and can be reasonably estimated, we consider our claim payment or rescission resolved for financial reporting purposes and do not accrue an estimated loss. When we determine that a loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated, we record our best estimate of our probable loss. In those cases, until settlement negotiations or legal proceedings are concluded (including the receipt of any necessary GSE approvals), it is possible that we will record an additional loss.
In addition, from time to time, we are involved in other disputes and legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, based on the facts known at this time, the ultimate resolution of these ordinary course disputes and legal proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.
If our risk management programs are not effective in identifying, or adequate in controlling or mitigating, the risks we face, or if the models used in our businesses are inaccurate, it could have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Our enterprise risk management program, described in "Business - Our Products and Services - Risk Management" in Item 1 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, may not be effective in identifying, or adequate in controlling or mitigating, the risks we face in our business.
We employ proprietary and third party models to project returns, price products (including through our risk-based pricing system), determine the techniques used to underwrite insurance, estimate reserves, generate projections used to estimate future pre-tax income and to evaluate loss recognition testing, evaluate risk, determine internal capital requirements, perform stress testing, and for other uses. These models rely on estimates and projections that are inherently uncertain and may not operate as intended, especially under less-frequent circumstances such as those surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, and high levels of inflation, or with respect to emerging risks, such as changing climatic conditions. In addition, from time to time we seek to improve certain models, and the conversion process may result in material changes to certain assumptions, which could impact our expectations about future returns and financial results. The models we employ are complex, which increases our risk of error in their design, implementation or use. Also, the associated input data, assumptions and calculations may not be correct or accurate, and the controls we have in place to mitigate that risk may not be effective in all cases. The risks related to our models may increase when we change assumptions and/or methodologies, or when we add or change modeling platforms. We have enhanced, and we intend to continue to enhance, our modeling capabilities. Moreover, we may use information we receive through enhancements to refine or otherwise change existing assumptions and/or methodologies.
We rely on our management team and our business could be harmed if we are unable to retain qualified personnel or successfully develop and/or recruit their replacements.
Our success depends, in part, on the skills, working relationships and continued services of our management team and other key personnel. The unexpected departure of key personnel could adversely affect the conduct of our business. In such event, we would be required to obtain other personnel to manage and operate our business. In addition, we will be required to replace the knowledge and expertise of our aging workforce as our workers retire. In either case, there can be no assurance that we would be able to develop or recruit suitable replacements for the departing individuals; that replacements could be hired, if necessary, on terms that are favorable to us; or that we can successfully transition such replacements in a timely manner. We currently have not entered into any employment agreements with our officers or key personnel. Volatility or lack of performance in our stock price may affect our ability to retain our key personnel or attract replacements should key personnel depart. Without a properly skilled and experienced workforce, our costs, including productivity costs and costs to replace employees may increase, and this could negatively impact our earnings.
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company transitioned to a virtual workforce model with certain essential activities supported by limited staff in controlled office environments. We are currently operating under a hybrid model, with most employees working in the office for a portion of time. While the employees are in our office, they may be exposed to health risks, which may expose us to potential liability. We have established an interim succession plan for each of our key executives, should an executive be unable to perform his or her duties.
The mix of business we write affects our Minimum Required Assets under the PMIERs, our premium yields and the likelihood of losses occurring.
The Minimum Required Assets under the PMIERs are, in part, a function of the direct risk-in-force and the risk profile of the loans we insure, considering LTV ratio, credit score, vintage, Home Affordable Refinance Program ("HARP") status and delinquency status; and whether the loans were insured under lender-paid mortgage insurance policies or other policies that are not subject to automatic termination consistent with the Homeowners Protection Act requirements for borrower-paid mortgage insurance. Therefore, if our direct risk-in-force increases through increases in NIW, or if our mix of business changes to include loans with higher LTV ratios or lower FICO scores, for example, all other things equal, we will be required to hold more Available Assets in order to maintain GSE eligibility.
The minimum capital required by the risk-based capital framework contained in the exposure draft released by the NAIC in December 2019 would be, in part, a function of certain loan and economic factors, including property location, LTV ratio and credit score, general underwriting quality in the market at the time of loan origination, the age of the loan, and the premium rate we charge. Depending on the provisions of the capital requirements when they are released in final form and become effective, our mix of business may affect the minimum capital we are required to hold under the new framework.
The percentage of our NIW from all single-premium policies was 6.6% in the first quarter of 2022 and 7.4% in full year 2021, and has ranged from 6.6% in 2022 to 19.0% in 2017. Depending on the actual life of a single premium policy and its premium rate relative to that of a monthly premium policy, a single premium policy may generate more or less premium than a monthly premium policy over its life.
As discussed in our risk factor titled "Reinsurance may not always be available or affordable," we have in place various QSR transactions. Although the transactions reduce our premiums, they have a lesser impact on our overall results, as losses ceded under the transactions reduce our losses incurred and the ceding commissions we receive reduce our underwriting expenses. The effect of the QSR transactions on the various components of pre-tax income will vary from period to period, depending on the level of ceded losses incurred. We also have in place various XOL reinsurance transactions, under which we cede premiums. Under the XOL reinsurance transactions, for the respective reinsurance coverage periods, we retain the first layer of aggregate losses, and special purpose insurers provide second layer coverage up to the outstanding reinsurance coverage amount.
In addition to the effect of reinsurance on our premiums, we expect a decline in our premium yield because an increasing percentage of our insurance in force is from recent book years whose premium rates had been trending lower.
Our ability to rescind insurance coverage became more limited for new insurance written beginning in mid-2012, and it became further limited for new insurance written under our revised master policy that became effective March 1, 2020. These limitations may result in higher losses paid than would be the case under our previous master policies. In addition, our rescission rights temporarily have become more limited due to accommodations we have made in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. We have waived our rescission rights in certain circumstances where the failure to make payments was associated with a COVID-19 pandemic-related forbearance.
From time to time, in response to market conditions, we change the types of loans that we insure. We also may change our underwriting guidelines, in part by agreeing with certain approval recommendations from a GSE automated underwriting system. In the third quarter of 2021, Fannie Mae indicated that it was easing its credit assessments and guidelines to help increase homeownership opportunities for borrowers. We have aligned with these changes, which will result in our insuring some loans with FICO scores lower than 620. We also make exceptions to our underwriting requirements on a loan-by-loan basis and for certain customer programs. Our underwriting requirements are available on our website at http://www.mgic.com/underwriting/index.html.
Even when home prices are stable or rising, mortgages with certain characteristics have higher probabilities of claims. As of March 31, 2022, mortgages with these characteristics in our primary risk in force included mortgages with LTV ratios greater than 95% (14.7%), mortgages with borrowers having FICO scores below 680 (7.6%), including those with borrowers having FICO scores of 620-679 (6.6%), mortgages with limited underwriting, including limited borrower documentation (0.9%), and mortgages with borrowers having DTI ratios greater than 45% (or where no ratio is available) (13.8%), each attribute as determined at the time of loan origination. Loans with more than one of these attributes accounted for 2% of our primary risk in force as of March 31, 2022, and less than one percent of our NIW in the first quarter of 2022 and in 2021. When home prices increase, interest rates increase and/or the percentage of our NIW from purchase transactions increases, our NIW on mortgages with higher LTV ratios and higher DTI ratios may increase. Our NIW on mortgages with LTV ratios greater than 95% increased from 8% in the first quarter of 2021 to 11% in the first quarter of 2022 and our NIW on mortgages with DTI ratios greater than 45% increased from 12% in the first quarter of 2021 to 17% in the first quarter of 2022.
From time to time, we change the processes we use to underwrite loans. For example: we rely on information provided to us by lenders that was obtained from certain of the GSEs' automated appraisal and income verification tools, which may produce results that differ from the results that would have been determined using different methods; we accept GSE appraisal waivers for certain refinance loans, the numbers of which have increased significantly beginning in 2020 and remain elevated; and we accept GSE appraisal flexibilities that allow property valuations in certain transactions to be based on appraisals that do not involve an onsite or interior inspection of the property. Our acceptance of automated GSE appraisal and income verification tools, GSE appraisal waivers and GSE appraisal flexibilities may affect our pricing and risk assessment. We also continue to further automate our underwriting processes and it is possible that our automated processes result in our insuring loans that we would not otherwise have insured under our prior processes.
Approximately 75% of our first quarter 2022 and 72% of our 2021 NIW (by risk written) was originated under delegated underwriting programs pursuant to which the loan originators had authority on our behalf to underwrite the loans for our mortgage insurance. For loans originated through a delegated underwriting program, we depend on the originators' compliance with our guidelines and rely on the originators' representations that the loans being insured satisfy the underwriting guidelines, eligibility criteria and other requirements. While we have established systems and processes to monitor whether certain aspects of our underwriting guidelines were being followed by the originators, such systems may not ensure that the guidelines were being strictly followed at the time the loans were originated.
The widespread use of risk-based pricing systems by the private mortgage insurance industry (discussed in our risk factor titled "Competition or changes in our relationships with our customers could reduce our revenues, reduce our premium yields and / or increase our losses") makes it more difficult to compare our premium rates to those offered by our competitors. We may not be aware of industry rate changes until we observe that our mix of new insurance written has changed and our mix may fluctuate more as a result.
If state or federal regulations or statutes are changed in ways that ease mortgage lending standards and/or requirements, or if lenders seek ways to replace business in times of lower mortgage originations, it is possible that more mortgage loans could be originated with higher risk characteristics than are currently being originated, such as loans with lower FICO scores and higher DTI ratios. The focus of the new FHFA leadership on increasing homeownership opportunities for borrowers is likely to have this effect. Lenders could pressure mortgage insurers to insure such loans, which are expected to experience higher claim rates. Although we attempt to incorporate these higher expected claim rates into our underwriting and pricing models, there can be no assurance that the premiums earned and the associated investment income will be adequate to compensate for actual losses paid even under our current underwriting requirements.
Our holding company debt obligations materially exceed our holding company cash and investments.
At March 31, 2022, we had approximately $409 million in cash and investments at our holding company and our holding company's long-term debt obligations were $0.9 billion in aggregate principal amount, including $242 million due in 2023. Annual debt service on the long-term debt obligations outstanding as of March 31, 2022, is approximately $53 million.
The long-term debt obligations are owed by our holding company, MGIC Investment Corporation, and not its subsidiaries. The payment of dividends from our insurance subsidiaries (primarily MGIC) which, other than investment income and raising capital in the public markets, is the principal source of our holding company cash inflow. Although MGIC holds assets in excess of its minimum statutory capital requirements and its PMIERs financial requirements, the ability of MGIC to pay dividends is restricted by insurance regulation. In general, dividends in excess of prescribed limits are deemed "extraordinary" and may not be paid if disapproved by the OCI. The level of ordinary dividends that may be paid without OCI approval is determined on an annual basis and it is $122 million in 2022, before considering dividends paid in the previous twelve months. A dividend is extraordinary when the proposed dividend amount plus dividends paid in the last twelve months from the dividend payment date exceed the ordinary dividend level. In the twelve months ended March 31, 2022, MGIC paid $400 million in dividends of cash and investments to the holding company. Future dividend payments from MGIC to the holding company will be determined in consultation with the board of directors, and after considering any updated estimates about our business.
In the first quarter of 2022, we repurchased $57.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our 9% Convertible Junior Subordinated Debentures, using $77.7 million of holding company resources, eliminating 4.4 million potentially dilutive common shares, reducing annual interest expense by $5.1 million and resulting in a $20.8 million loss on debt extinguishment. We may continue to repurchase our debt obligations on the open market (including through 10b5-1 plans) or through privately negotiated transactions. In addition, we may redeem our 9% Debentures as discussed in our risk factor titled "Your ownership in our company may be diluted by additional capital that we raise."
Repurchases of our common stock may be made from time to time on the open market (including through 10b5-1 plans) or through privately negotiated transactions. In the first quarter of 2022, we repurchased approximately 8.5 million shares, using approximately $128 million of holding company resources. As of March 31, 2022, we had $372 million of authorization remaining to repurchase our common stock through the end of 2023 under a share repurchase program approved by our Board of Directors in October 2021. If any capital contributions to our subsidiaries are required, such contributions would decrease our holding company cash and investments. In the first quarter of 2022, MGIC repaid its $155 million obligation to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago.
Your ownership in our company may be diluted by additional capital that we raise.
As noted above under our risk factor titled "We may not continue to meet the GSEs' private mortgage insurer eligibility requirements and our returns may decrease if we are required to maintain more capital in order to maintain our eligibility," although we are currently in compliance with the requirements of the PMIERs, there can be no assurance that we would not seek to issue additional debt capital or to raise additional equity or equity-linked capital to manage our capital position under the PMIERs or for other purposes. Any future issuance of equity securities may dilute your ownership interest in our company. In addition, the market price of our common stock could decline as a result of sales of a large number of shares or similar securities in the market or the perception that such sales could occur.
The price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly, which may make it difficult for holders to resell common stock when they want or at a price they find attractive.
The market price for our common stock may fluctuate significantly. In addition to the risk factors described herein, the following factors may have an adverse impact on the market price for our common stock: changes in general conditions in the economy, the mortgage insurance industry or the financial markets; announcements by us or our competitors of acquisitions or strategic initiatives; our actual or anticipated quarterly and annual operating results; changes in expectations of future financial performance (including incurred losses on our insurance in force); changes in estimates of securities analysts or rating agencies; actual or anticipated changes in our share repurchase program or dividends; changes in operating performance or market valuation of companies in the mortgage insurance industry; the addition or departure of key personnel; changes in tax law; and adverse press or news announcements affecting us or the industry. In addition, ownership by certain types of investors may affect the market price and trading volume of our common stock. For example, ownership in our common stock by investors such as index funds and exchange-traded funds can affect the stock's price when those investors must purchase or sell our common stock because the investors have experienced significant cash inflows or outflows, the index to which our common stock belongs has been rebalanced, or our common stock is added to and/or removed from an index (due to changes in our market capitalization, for example).
We could be adversely affected if personal information on consumers that we maintain is improperly disclosed, our information technology systems are damaged or their operations are interrupted, or our automated processes do not operate as expected.
As part of our business, we maintain large amounts of personal information of consumers, including on our servers and those of cloud computing services. Federal and state laws designed to promote the protection of such information require businesses that collect or maintain consumer information to adopt information security programs, and to notify individuals, and in some jurisdictions, regulatory authorities, of security breaches involving personally identifiable information.
We are increasingly reliant on the efficient and uninterrupted operation of complex information technology systems. All information technology systems are potentially vulnerable to damage or interruption from a variety of sources, including by third-party cyber attacks, including those involving ransomware. The Company discovers vulnerabilities and experiences malicious attacks and other attempts to gain unauthorized access to its systems on a regular basis. Globally, attacks are expected to continue accelerating in both frequency and sophistication with increasing use by actors of tools and techniques that will hinder the Company's ability to identify, investigate and recover from incidents. Such attacks may also increase as a result of retaliation by Russia in response to actions taken by the U.S. and other countries in connection with Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company transitioned to a primarily virtual workforce model and will likely continue to operate under a hybrid model in the future. Virtual and hybrid workforce models may be more vulnerable to security breaches.
While we have information security policies and systems in place to secure our information technology systems and to prevent unauthorized access to or disclosure of sensitive information, there can be no assurance with respect to our systems and those of our third-party vendors that unauthorized access to the systems or disclosure of the sensitive information, either through the actions of third parties or employees, will not occur. Due to our reliance on information technology systems, including ours and those of our customers and third-party service providers, and to the sensitivity of the information that we maintain, unauthorized access to the systems or disclosure of the information could adversely affect our reputation, severely disrupt our operations, result in a loss of business and expose us to material claims for damages and may require that we provide free credit monitoring services to individuals affected by a security breach.
Should we experience an unauthorized disclosure of information or a cyber attack, including those involving ransomware, some of the costs we incur may not be recoverable through insurance, or legal or other processes, and this may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
We are in the process of upgrading certain information systems, and transforming and automating certain business processes, and we continue to enhance our risk-based pricing system and our system for evaluating risk. Certain information systems have been in place for a number of years and it has become increasingly difficult to support their operation. The implementation of technological and business process improvements, as well as their integration with customer and third-party systems when applicable, is complex, expensive and time consuming. If we fail to timely and successfully implement and integrate the new technology systems, if the third party providers to which we are becoming increasingly reliant do not perform as expected, if our legacy systems fail to operate as required, or if the upgraded systems and/or transformed and automated business processes do not operate as expected, it could have a material adverse impact on our business, business prospects and results of operations.
Our success depends, in part, on our ability to manage risks in our investment portfolio.
Our investment portfolio is an important source of revenue and is our primary source of claims paying resources. Although our investment portfolio consists mostly of highly-rated fixed income investments, our investment portfolio is affected by general economic conditions and tax policy, which may adversely affect the markets for credit and interest-rate-sensitive securities, including the extent and timing of investor participation in these markets, the level and volatility of interest rates and credit spreads and, consequently, the value of our fixed income securities. Prevailing market rates have increased for various reasons, including inflationary pressures, which has reduced the fair value of our investment portfolio. The value of our investment portfolio may also be adversely affected by ratings downgrades, increased bankruptcies and credit spreads widening in distressed industries. In addition, the collectability and valuation of our municipal bond portfolio may be adversely affected if state and local municipalities incur increased costs to respond to COVID-19 and receive fewer tax revenues due to adverse economic conditions. Our investment portfolio also includes commercial mortgage-backed securities, collateralized loan obligations, and asset-backed securities, which could be adversely affected by declines in real estate valuations, increases in unemployment geopolitical risks and/or financial market disruption, including a heightened collection risk on the underlying loans. As a result of these matters, we may not achieve our investment objectives and a reduction in the market value of our investments could have an adverse effect on our liquidity, financial condition and results of operations.
For the significant portion of our investment portfolio that is held by MGIC, to receive full capital credit under insurance regulatory requirements and under the PMIERs, we generally are limited to investing in investment grade fixed income securities whose yields reflect their lower credit risk profile. Our investment income depends upon the size of the portfolio and its reinvestment at prevailing interest rates. A prolonged period of low investment yields would have an adverse impact on our investment income as would a decrease in the size of the portfolio.
We structure our investment portfolio to satisfy our expected liabilities, including claim payments in our mortgage insurance business. If we underestimate our liabilities or improperly structure our investments to meet these liabilities, we could have unexpected losses resulting from the forced liquidation of fixed income investments before their maturity, which could adversely affect our results of operations.
The Company may be adversely impacted by the transition from LIBOR as a reference rate.
The United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates LIBOR, announced that after 2021 it would no longer publish one-week and two-month tenor USD LIBOR and that after June 30, 2023, it would no longer publish all other USD LIBOR tenors. Efforts are underway to identify and transition to a set of alternative reference rates. The set of alternative rates includes the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"), which the Federal Reserve Bank of New York began publishing in 2018. Because SOFR is calculated based on different criteria than LIBOR, SOFR and LIBOR may diverge.
While it is not currently possible to determine precisely whether, or to what extent, the replacement of LIBOR would affect us, the implementation of alternative benchmark rates to LIBOR may have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. We have three primary types of transactions that involve financial instruments referencing LIBOR. First, as of March 31, 2022, approximately 5% of the fair value of our investment portfolio consisted of securities referencing LIBOR. Second, as of March 31, 2022, approximately $0.5 billion of our risk in force was on adjustable rate mortgages whose interest is referenced to one-month USD LIBOR. A change in reference rate associated with these loans may affect their principal balance, which may affect our risk-in-force and the amount of Minimum Required Assets we are required to maintain under PMIERs. A change in reference rate may also affect the amount of principal and/or accrued interest we are required to pay in the event of a claim payment. Third, the premiums under most of our 2018-2021 excess-of-loss reinsurance agreements are determined, in part, by the difference between interest payable on the reinsurers' notes which reference one-month USD LIBOR and earnings from a pool of securities receiving interest that may reference LIBOR (in the first quarter of 2022, our total premiums on such transactions were approximately $9.2 million).
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Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc lifted its stake in shares of Twitter, Inc. (NYSE:TWTR – Get Rating) by 42.8% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 5,640 shares of the social networking company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,690 shares during the period. Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc’s holdings in Twitter were worth $244,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Amplius Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Twitter in the 4th quarter valued at $31,000. Concord Wealth Partners raised its position in Twitter by 238.1% in the fourth quarter. Concord Wealth Partners now owns 977 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $42,000 after purchasing an additional 688 shares during the last quarter. Pinnacle Holdings LLC bought a new position in Twitter in the third quarter valued at about $64,000. CI Investments Inc. bought a new position in Twitter in the third quarter valued at about $66,000. Finally, Gradient Investments LLC raised its position in shares of Twitter by 28.8% during the fourth quarter. Gradient Investments LLC now owns 1,541 shares of the social networking company’s stock worth $67,000 after acquiring an additional 345 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 91.72% of the company’s stock.
A number of brokerages have commented on TWTR. MKM Partners cut Twitter from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $49.00 price objective for the company. in a research note on Tuesday, April 5th. Piper Sandler upped their price objective on shares of Twitter from $46.00 to $51.50 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 28th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on shares of Twitter from $70.00 to $42.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, February 15th. Truist Financial cut shares of Twitter from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $50.00 target price on the stock. in a report on Thursday, April 21st. Finally, BMO Capital Markets dropped their price target on Twitter from $65.00 to $40.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, February 11th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, twenty-four have issued a hold rating and seven have given a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Twitter has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $49.83.
Shares of NYSE TWTR traded down $0.27 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $48.60. 446,615 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 112,694,168. The company has a quick ratio of 5.89, a current ratio of 6.58 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.89. The stock has a market cap of $37.11 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 211.92 and a beta of 0.56. Twitter, Inc. has a 1 year low of $31.30 and a 1 year high of $73.34. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $41.40 and a 200 day moving average of $43.41.
Twitter (NYSE:TWTR – Get Rating) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 28th. The social networking company reported $0.90 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.03 by $0.87. Twitter had a return on equity of 3.77% and a net margin of 4.27%. The company had revenue of $1.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.23 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.06 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 15.9% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts forecast that Twitter, Inc. will post 0.02 earnings per share for the current year.
Twitter announced that its board has approved a stock repurchase program on Thursday, February 10th that authorizes the company to buyback $4.00 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the social networking company to purchase up to 14% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are usually an indication that the company’s leadership believes its shares are undervalued.
About Twitter (Get Rating)
Twitter, Inc operates as a platform for public self-expression and conversation in real-time. The company offers Twitter, a platform that allows users to consume, create, distribute, and discover content. It also provides promoted products and services, such as promoted ads and Twitter amplify, follower ads, and Twitter takeover; Tips to directly send small one-time payments on Twitter using various payment methods, including bitcoin; Super Follows, a paid monthly subscription, which includes bonus content, exclusive previews, and perks as a way to support and connect with creators on Twitter; and Ticketed Spaces to support creators on Twitter for their time and effort in hosting, speaking, and moderating the public conversation on Twitter Spaces.
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Mom, grandma charged with murder after young child found dead in hotel room, police say
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WHNS/Gray News) – A mother and a grandmother are facing first-degree murder charges after a young child was found dead inside a hotel room Monday afternoon, police said.
According to the Asheville Police Department, officers responded to the Rodeway Inn and Suites for a welfare check when they found a small child lying dead on the floor inside a room. Investigators said the child appeared extremely malnourished.
Police did not disclose the age of the child.
Police said the child’s mother, 29-year-Chantarica Nasha Matthews, and the child’s grandmother, 50-year-old Inga Torrence Matthews, were inside the room with the child when officers arrived.
Following an investigation, both women were arrested and charged with first-degree murder, felony child abuse, and concealment of death. They were both booked into the Buncombe County Detention Center and are being held without bond.
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First Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Reported Net Income of $599 million for the first quarter 2022, compared to reported Net Income of $475 million for the first quarter 2021
- Diluted EPS of $0.59 for the first quarter 2022, compared to $0.44 per share for the first quarter 2021. Excluding Special Items, Diluted EPS of $0.63 per share for the first quarter 2022, compared to $0.44 per share for the first quarter 2021
- Generated Adjusted EBITDA of $1.966 billion(1) for the first quarter 2022, compared to $2.165 billion for the first quarter 2021, excluding Special Items of $52 million and $8 million, respectively
- Reported Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities of $1.375 billion for the first quarter 2022
- Generated Free Cash Flow of $846 million for the first quarter 2022, compared to $850 million for the first quarter 2021, excluding cash paid for Special Items of $48 million and $41 million, respectively
- Full-year 2022 financial outlook measures updated due to the closing of the 20-state ILEC transaction now being expected in early fourth quarter 2022
DENVER, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
"We maintained healthy margins and cash flow and expect to close our two previously announced large transactions later this year, which will help improve our revenue mix," said Jeff Storey, president and CEO of Lumen. "We are excited by significant recent Enterprise wins, and our Quantum Fiber build is accelerating, both of which provide us confidence as we execute on our plans to drive toward revenue growth."
Total Revenue was $4.676 billion(1) for the first quarter 2022, compared to $5.029 billion for the first quarter 2021.
Financial Results
Free Cash Flow, excluding Special Items, was $846 million in the first quarter 2022, compared to $850 million in the first quarter 2021.
As of March 31, 2022, Lumen had cash and cash equivalents of $366 million.
For Mass Markets segment revenue, the Company made previously announced changes to the product categories in the first quarter 2022 to better align financial reporting with how management and investors view the business. These changes include the creation of new product categories, "Fiber Broadband," "Other Broadband" and "Voice and Other," which now includes support revenue.
Prior period Mass Markets segment revenue including 2020 and 2021 has been recast to align with the current presentation shown below and is available in the Financial Trending Schedule found on the Company's Investor Relations website:
Due to the below-described changes in the anticipated timing of our pending divestitures, management updated its full-year 2022 financial outlook as follows:
Lumen's management team will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET today, May 4, 2022. The conference call will be streamed live over the Lumen website at ir.lumen.com. Additional information regarding first quarter 2022 results, including the presentation materials management will review during the conference call, will be available on the Investor Relations website prior to the call. If you are unable to join the call via the web, the call can be accessed live at +1 877-283-5145 (U.S. Domestic) or +1 312-281-1201 (International).
A telephone replay of the call will be available beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET on May 4, 2022, and ending Aug. 2, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. ET. The replay can be accessed by dialing +1 800-633-8284 (U.S. Domestic) or +1 402-977-9140 (International), reservation code 22017396. A webcast replay of the call will also be available on our website beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET on May 4, 2022, and ending Aug. 1, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. ET.
Lumen Technologies Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With approximately 500,000 route fiber miles and serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences.
Learn more about the Lumen network, edge cloud, security, communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies. Lumen and Lumen Technologies are registered trademarks of Lumen Technologies LLC in the United States. Lumen Technologies LLC is a wholly-owned affiliate of Lumen Technologies, Inc.
Except for historical and factual information, the matters set forth in this release and other of our oral or written statements identified by words such as "estimates," "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "plans," "intends," "will," and similar expressions are forward-looking statements as defined by the federal securities laws, and are subject to the "safe harbor" protections thereunder. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are based on current expectations only, are inherently speculative, and are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Actual events and results may differ materially from those anticipated, estimated, projected or implied by us in those statements if one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect. Factors that could affect actual results include but are not limited to: the effects of competition from a wide variety of competitive providers, including decreased demand for our more mature service offerings and increased pricing pressures; the effects of new, emerging or competing technologies, including those that could make our products less desirable or obsolete; our ability to successfully and timely attain our key operating imperatives, including simplifying and consolidating our network, simplifying and automating our service support systems, attaining our Quantum Fiber buildout plans, strengthening our relationships with customers and attaining projected cost savings; our ability to safeguard our network, and to avoid the adverse impact of possible cyber-attacks, security breaches, service outages, system failures, or similar events impacting our network or the availability and quality of our services; the effects of ongoing changes in the regulation of the communications industry, including the outcome of legislative, regulatory or judicial proceedings relating to content liability standards, intercarrier compensation, universal service, service standards, broadband deployment, data protection, privacy and net neutrality; our ability to effectively retain and hire key personnel and to successfully negotiate collective bargaining agreements on reasonable terms without work stoppages; possible changes in customer demand for our products and services, including increased demand for high-speed data transmission services; our ability to successfully maintain the quality and profitability of our existing product and service offerings and to introduce profitable new offerings on a timely and cost-effective basis; our ability to generate cash flows sufficient to fund our financial commitments and objectives, including our capital expenditures, operating costs, debt repayments, dividends, pension contributions and other benefits payments; our ability to successfully and timely implement our corporate strategies, including our deleveraging strategy; our ability to successfully and timely consummate our pending divestitures on the terms proposed, to realize the anticipated benefits therefrom, and to operate our retained business successfully thereafter; changes in our operating plans, corporate strategies, dividend payment plans or other capital allocation plans, whether based upon changes in our cash flows, cash requirements, financial performance, financial position, market or regulatory conditions, or otherwise; the impact of any future material acquisitions or divestitures that we may transact; the negative impact of increases in the costs of our pension, health, post-employment or other benefits, including those caused by changes in markets, interest rates, mortality rates, demographics or regulations; the potential negative impact of customer complaints, government investigations, security breaches or service outages impacting us or our industry; adverse changes in our access to credit markets on favorable terms, whether caused by changes in our financial position, lower credit ratings, unstable markets or otherwise; our ability to meet the terms and conditions of our debt obligations and covenants, including our ability to make transfers of cash in compliance therewith; our ability to maintain favorable relations with our securityholders, key business partners, suppliers, vendors, landlords and financial institutions; our ability to meet evolving environmental, social and governance ("ESG") expectations and benchmarks, and effectively communicate and implement our ESG strategies; our ability to collect our receivables from, or continue to do business with, financially-troubled customers, including, but not limited to, those adversely impacted by the economic dislocations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; our ability to use our net operating loss carryforwards in the amounts projected; our ability to continue to use or renew intellectual property used to conduct our operations; any adverse developments in legal or regulatory proceedings involving us; changes in tax, pension, healthcare or other laws or regulations, in governmental support programs, or in general government funding levels, including those arising from recently-enacted federal legislation promoting broadband spending; the effects of changes in accounting policies, practices or assumptions, including changes that could potentially require additional future impairment charges; continuing uncertainties regarding the impact that COVID-19 disruptions and vaccination policies could have on our business, operations, cash flows and corporate initiatives; the effects of adverse weather, terrorism, epidemics, pandemics, rioting, societal unrest, or other natural or man-made disasters or disturbances; the potential adverse effects if our internal controls over financial reporting have weaknesses or deficiencies, or otherwise fail to operate as intended; the effects of more general factors such as changes in interest rates, in inflation, in exchange rates, in operating costs, in public policy, in the views of financial analysts, or in general market, labor, economic or geo-political conditions; and other risks referenced from time to time in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. You are cautioned not to unduly rely upon our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason, whether as a result of new information, future events or developments, changed circumstances, or otherwise. Furthermore, any information about our intentions contained in any of our forward-looking statements reflects our intentions as of the date of such forward-looking statement, and is based upon, among other things, regulatory, technological, industry, competitive, economic and market conditions, and our related assumptions, as of such date. We may change our intentions, strategies or plans without notice at any time and for any reason.
This release includes certain historical and forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures, including but not limited to Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, Unlevered Cash Flow, and adjustments to GAAP and non-GAAP measures to exclude the effect of Special Items. In addition to providing key metrics for management to evaluate the company's performance, we believe these measurements assist investors in their understanding of period-to-period operating performance and in identifying historical and prospective trends.
Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable GAAP measures are included in the attached financial schedules. Reconciliation of additional non-GAAP historical financial measures that may be discussed during the call described above, along with further descriptions of non-GAAP financial measures, will be available in the Investor Relations portion of the company's website at http://ir.lumen.com. Non-GAAP measures are not presented to be replacements or alternatives to the GAAP measures, and investors are urged to consider these non-GAAP measures in addition to, and not in substitution for, measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Lumen may present or calculate its non-GAAP measures differently from other companies.
Pursuant to Regulation G, the company is hereby providing definitions of non-GAAP financial metrics and reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.
The following describes and reconciles those financial measures as reported under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) with those financial measures as adjusted by the items detailed below and presented in the accompanying news release. These calculations are not prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be viewed as alternatives to GAAP. In keeping with its historical financial reporting practices, the company believes that the supplemental presentation of these calculations provides meaningful non-GAAP financial measures to help investors understand and compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis.
We use the term Special Items as a non-GAAP measure to describe items that impacted a period's statement of operations for which investors may want to give special consideration due to their magnitude, nature or both. We do not call these items non-recurring because, while some are infrequent, others may recur in future periods.
Adjusted EBITDA ($) is defined as net income (loss) from the Statements of Operations before income tax (expense) benefit, total other income (expense), depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense and impairments.
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (%) is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by total revenue.
Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are relevant and useful metrics to provide to investors, as they are an important part of our internal reporting and are key measures used by management to evaluate profitability and operating performance of Lumen and to make resource allocation decisions. Management believes such measures are especially important in a capital-intensive industry such as telecommunications. Management also uses Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin (and similarly uses these terms excluding Special Items) to compare our performance to that of our competitors and to eliminate certain non-cash and non-operating items in order to consistently measure from period to period our ability to fund capital expenditures, fund growth, service debt and determine bonuses. Adjusted EBITDA excludes non-cash stock compensation expense and impairments because of the non-cash nature of these items. Adjusted EBITDA also excludes interest income, interest expense and income taxes, and in our view constitutes an accrual-based measure that has the effect of excluding period-to-period changes in working capital and shows profitability without regard to the effects of capital or tax structure. Adjusted EBITDA also excludes depreciation and amortization expense because these non-cash expenses primarily reflect the impact of historical capital investments, as opposed to the cash impacts of capital expenditures made in recent periods, which may be evaluated through cash flow measures. Adjusted EBITDA further excludes the gain (or loss) on extinguishment and modification of debt and other income (expense), net, because these items are not related to the primary business operations of Lumen.
There are material limitations to using Adjusted EBITDA as a financial measure, including the difficulty associated with comparing companies that use similar performance measures whose calculations may differ from our calculations. Additionally, by excluding the above-listed items, Adjusted EBITDA may exclude items that investors believe are important components of our performance. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin (either with or without Special Items) should not be considered a substitute for other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP.
Unlevered Cash Flow is defined as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less capital expenditures, plus cash interest paid and less interest income, all as disclosed in the Statements of Cash Flows or the Statements of Operations. Management believes that Unlevered Cash Flow is a relevant metric to provide to investors, because it reflects the operational performance of Lumen and, measured over time, enables management and investors to monitor the underlying business' growth pattern and ability to generate cash. Unlevered Cash Flow excludes cash used for acquisitions and debt service and the impact of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents balances.
There are material limitations to using Unlevered Cash Flow to measure our cash performance as it excludes certain material items that investors may believe are important components of our cash flows. Comparisons of our Unlevered Cash Flow to that of some of our competitors may be of limited usefulness since Lumen does not currently pay a significant amount of income taxes due to net operating loss carryforwards, and therefore, currently generates higher cash flow than a comparable business that does pay income taxes. Additionally, this financial measure is subject to variability quarter over quarter as a result of the timing of payments related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and capital expenditures. Unlevered Cash Flow should not be used as a substitute for net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Free Cash Flow is defined as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less capital expenditures as disclosed in the Statements of Cash Flows. Management believes that Free Cash Flow is a relevant metric to provide to investors, as it is an indicator of our ability to generate cash to service our debt. Free Cash Flow excludes cash used for acquisitions, principal repayments, and the impact of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents balances.
There are material limitations to using Free Cash Flow to measure our performance as it excludes certain material items that investors may believe are important components of our cash flows. Comparisons of our Free Cash Flow to that of some of its competitors may be of limited usefulness since Lumen does not currently pay a significant amount of income taxes due to net operating loss carryforwards, and therefore, generates higher cash flow than a comparable business that does pay income taxes. Additionally, this financial measure is subject to variability quarter over quarter as a result of the timing of payments related to interest expense, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and capital expenditures. Free Cash Flow should not be used as a substitute for net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
To enhance the information in our outlook with respect to non-GAAP metrics, we are providing a range for certain GAAP measures that are components of the reconciliation of the non-GAAP metrics. The provision of these ranges is in no way meant to indicate that Lumen is explicitly or implicitly providing an outlook on those GAAP components of the reconciliation. In order to reconcile the non-GAAP financial metric to GAAP, Lumen has to use ranges for the GAAP components that arithmetically add up to the non-GAAP financial metric. While Lumen believes that it has used reasonable assumptions in connection with developing the outlook for its non-GAAP financial metrics, it fully expects that the ranges used for the GAAP components will vary from actual results. We will consider our outlook of non-GAAP financial metrics to be accurate if the specific non-GAAP metric is met or exceeded, even if the GAAP components of the reconciliation are different from those provided in an earlier reconciliation.
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Michael McCain assumes Executive Chair of the Board role as part of transition out of CEO role; COO Curtis Frank to become President and CEO in 2023
MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX: MFI) ("Maple Leaf Foods" or the "Company") today announced that it is moving forward with implementation of a phased leadership transition plan for the Board and Management. Michael McCain has been appointed as Executive Chair of the Board and will continue as CEO for the next year as part of the management transition plan which will have Curtis Frank, currently the President and COO, step into the CEO role by the spring of 2023.
Maple Leaf Foods also announced that Geoff Beattie, who has served on the Board of Maple Leaf Foods since 2008, and as Chair of the Board since 2019, is stepping down as Chair and has been appointed as Independent Lead Director. He will continue to provide strong leadership for the Independent Directors.
Under the leadership of Michael McCain, Maple Leaf Foods has achieved an enduring and sustainable position as an iconic Canadian Company. Acquired in 1995, the company has been transformed from an underperforming collection of diverse business activities into a focused, world leader in sustainable food production delivering enduring, superior value for all stakeholders.
Driven by his passion to deliver long-term value, Michael McCain has led the company through decades of transformation, from foundation building in the early years, to reshaping the business portfolio, rebuilding supply chains, reinvigorating brands and ultimately pivoting to growth, supported by a progressive vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth.
The Maple Leaf Foods team has a "change the world" vision and this is reflected in its future CEO, Curtis Frank. Mr. Frank has deep roots in Maple Leaf Foods, joining the company shortly after university and has been a key contributor for his 21 years, with progressively more responsible roles. He has served as President & Chief Operating Officer, leading Maple Leaf Foods side-by-side with Michael McCain since 2018.
"Curtis is a living embodiment of our Leadership Values, embracing the human side of leadership and delivering the results required to succeed in our progressive organization," said Mr. McCain during the Company's Annual General Meeting today. "He is exactly the leader we need to further our vision. He is ready to step into the leading role and set the course for the next chapter of Maple Leaf Foods."
"While in a year's time I will be stepping down as CEO, and removing myself from the day-to-day activity, my efforts as Executive Chair will shift into a new capacity more heavily oriented to strategy, stewardship, oversight, and guidance," continued Mr. McCain. "As Maple Leaf Foods' largest and operating shareholder, the McCain family is not going anywhere. We have deep roots in the food industry and in this business, and we are fully committed to Maple Leaf from my generation to the next."
"The Board is extremely confident in a seamless transition through the course of the next year, which has been carefully planned for an extensive period of time," said Geoff Beattie, Independent Lead Director of the Board. "Michael and Curtis have an excellent working relationship, and Curtis is the right leader to set the course for the next chapter of Maple Leaf Foods' journey to be the most sustainable protein company on earth."
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. ("Maple Leaf Foods") is a carbon neutral company with a vision to be the most sustainable protein company on earth, responsibly producing food products under leading brands including Maple Leaf®, Maple Leaf Prime®, Maple Leaf Natural Selections®, Schneiders®, Schneiders® Country Naturals®, Mina®, Greenfield Natural Meat Co.®, Lightlife® and Field Roast™. Maple Leaf Foods employs approximately 13,500 people and does business in Canada, the U.S. and Asia. The company is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, and its shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (MFI).
This document may contain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities law, including statements regarding future leadership changes at the Company. These statements are not guarantees of future events and involve assumptions and risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Some of these assumptions and risks and uncertainties are described in more detail in the Company's filings made with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed, implied or forecasted in such forward-looking information and there is no assurance that any common shares will be purchased under the NCIB program. Maple Leaf does not intend to, and Maple Leaf disclaims any obligation to, update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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Jeff Westphal made a pass for the lead with one-hour, seven minutes remaining and never looked back, leading the Scuderia Corsa Ferrari to victory in the GTD class in Saturday’s Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta.
Westphal ran down and passed Jack Hawksworth to lead the 10-hour IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race in Scuderia Corsa’s No. 63 WeatherTech Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020 co-driven by Cooper MacNeil and Alessandro Balzan. While Westphal relinquished the point during his final pit stop with 56 minutes remaining, the lead circled back to the white Ferrari and he led the rest of the race. In all, the team led 99 laps – including the final 40, en route to its first IMSA triumph of the season.
Westphal was leading by 14.882-seconds when a caution waved. The event restarted with five minutes remaining, but another crash confirmed the victory for Ferrari as the caution flag flew.
“We all worked and cooperated so well together today,” Westphal said. “We started with a car that had great pace over one lap, but was killing the rear tires. Throughout each day, we made it better and better, and it really came alive in the race, which was what we were hoping. We made just a few mistakes, everyone worked flawlessly, and the car was hooked up. It was an awesome first win for me.”
Qualifying second, Westphal took the lead at the drop of the green flag and led the opening 20 laps before pitting under the first caution to turn the Ferrari over to MacNeil. The white Ferrari with red and blue trim was in podium contention for the remainder of the race.
“It was an amazing race today,” said Balzan, celebrating his 40th birthday. “Cooper was impressive, and the car was mega. It’s great to be back, and I’d like to thank Scuderia Corsa for putting me back in the car. I’m really happy, because I was missing this win.”
“This is one of the most difficult races in the world, even if it’s only 10 hours,” MacNeil said. “These two guys drove their asses off. It was phenomenal all weekend. The team worked super-hard all weekend. We had a good car here in the six hours, and we expected a good car for this race, but that wasn’t the case. We had to work hard at it and changed a lot of things, so I have to thank them for the hard work.”
The victory was the fourth class triumph in five years for Ferrari. MacNeil was in the lineup for Scuderia Corsa’s GTD-winning entry in 2018, while Risi Competizione captured GTLM honors in 2016 and 2019.
The toughness of the Ferrari 488 was demonstrated in a pair of contact incidents with the two Mazda DPis. The Ferrari managed to continue without pitting both times after what were deemed racing incidents.
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In the most recent purchasing and selling session, Siyata Mobile Inc. (SYTA)’s share price increased by 9.21 percent to ratify at $1.25. A sum of 3258020 shares traded at recent session and its average exchanging volume remained at 1.25M shares. The 52-week price high and low points are important variables to concentrate on when assessing the current and prospective worth of a stock. Siyata Mobile Inc. (SYTA) shares are taking a pay cut of -88.33% from the high point of 52 weeks and flying high of 38.26% from the low figure of 52 weeks.
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Siyata Mobile Inc. (SYTA) shares reached a high of $1.27 and dropped to a low of $1.105 until finishing in the latest session at $1.14. Traders and investors may also choose to study the ATR or Average True Range when concentrating on technical inventory assessment. Currently at 0.12 is the 14-day ATR for Siyata Mobile Inc. (SYTA). The highest level of 52-weeks price has $10.67 and $0.90 for 52 weeks lowest level. The liquidity ratios which the firm has won as a quick ratio of 0.60, a current ratio of 0.90 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.76.
Having a look at past record, we’re going to look at various forwards or backwards shifting developments regarding SYTA. The firm’s shares rose 11.16 percent in the past five business days and grew 6.41 percent in the past thirty business days. In the previous quarter, the stock fell -8.46 percent at some point. The company’s performance is now negative at -66.35% from the beginning of the calendar year.
According to WSJ, Siyata Mobile Inc. (SYTA) obtained an estimated Buy proposal from the 1 brokerage firms currently keeping a deep eye on the stock performance as compares to its rivals. 0 equity research analysts rated the shares with a selling strategy, 0 gave a hold approach, 1 gave a purchase tip, 0 gave the firm a overweight advice and 0 put the stock under the underweight category. The average price goal of one year between several banks and credit unions that last year discussed the stock is $5.00.
Upwork Inc. (UPWK) shares on Tuesday’s trading session, dropped -3.34 percent to see the stock exchange hands at $22.01 per unit. Lets a quick look at company’s past reported and future predictions of growth using the EPS Growth. EPS growth is a percentage change in standardized earnings per share over the trailing-twelve-month period to the current year-end. The company posted a value of -$0.57 as earning-per-share over the last full year, while a chance, will post $0.23 for the coming year. The current EPS Growth rate for the company during the year is -129.60% and predicted to reach at 240.00% for the coming year.
The last trading period has seen Upwork Inc. (UPWK) move -65.87% and 23.31% from the stock’s 52-week high and 52-week low prices respectively. The daily trading volume for Upwork Inc. (NASDAQ:UPWK) over the last session is 1.71 million shares. UPWK has attracted considerable attention from traders and investors, a scenario that has seen its volume jump 14.07% compared to the previous one.
Investors focus on the profitability proportions of the company that how the company performs at profitability side. Return on equity ratio or ROE is a significant indicator for prospective investors as they would like to see just how effectively a business is using their cash to produce net earnings. As a return on equity, Upwork Inc. (NASDAQ:UPWK) produces -27.00%. Because it would be easy and highly flexible, ROI measurement is among the most popular investment ratios. Executives could use it to evaluate the levels of performance on acquisitions of capital equipment whereas investors can determine that how the stock investment is better. The ROI entry for UPWK’s scenario is at -6.60%. Another main metric of a profitability ratio is the return on assets ratio or ROA that analyses how effectively a business can handle its assets to generate earnings over a duration of time. Upwork Inc. (UPWK) generated -7.60% ROA for the trading twelve-month.
Volatility is just a proportion of the anticipated day by day value extend—the range where an informal investor works. Greater instability implies more noteworthy benefit or misfortune. After an ongoing check, Upwork Inc. (UPWK) stock is found to be 9.57% volatile for the week, while 6.79% volatility is recorded for the month. The outstanding shares have been calculated 129.36M. Based on a recent bid, its distance from 20 days simple moving average is 3.79%, and its distance from 50 days simple moving average is 0.52% while it has a distance of -40.02% from the 200 days simple moving average.
The Williams Percent Range or Williams %R is a well-known specialized pointer made by Larry Williams to help recognize overbought and oversold circumstances. Upwork Inc. (NASDAQ:UPWK)’s Williams Percent Range or Williams %R at the time of writing to be seated at 32.87% for 9-Day. It is also calculated for different time spans. Currently for this organization, Williams %R is stood at 32.87% for 14-Day, 47.32% for 20-Day, 47.28% for 50-Day and to be seated 79.24% for 100-Day. Relative Strength Index, or RSI(14), which is a technical analysis gauge, also used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100 for overbought and oversold. In the case of Upwork Inc., the RSI reading has hit 52.37 for 14-Day. | https://www.bovnews.com/industry/the-safest-portfolio-is-the-one-thats-just-been-raised-siyata-mobile-inc-syta-upwork-inc-upwk/ | 2022-05-04T21:12:51Z | https://www.bovnews.com/industry/the-safest-portfolio-is-the-one-thats-just-been-raised-siyata-mobile-inc-syta-upwork-inc-upwk/ | true | 19813 |
Michaeleen Doucleff, PhD, is a correspondent for NPR's Science Desk. For nearly a decade, she has been reporting for the radio and the web for NPR's global health outlet, Goats and Soda. Doucleff focuses on disease outbreaks, cross-cultural parenting, and women and children's health. | https://www.wvxu.org/2022-05-04/whats-up-with-the-new-omicron-variants | 2022-05-04T21:13:14Z | https://www.wvxu.org/2022-05-04/whats-up-with-the-new-omicron-variants | true | null |
PM Modi Invites Nordic Companies To Invest In Sagarmala Project
Copenhagen: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday invited Nordic companies to invest in the Blue Economy sector, including the Sagarmala project and asked the sovereign wealth funds of the Nordic countries to invest in India.
As a part of Sagarmala Program, more than 800 projects at an estimated cost of around Rs 5.48 lakh crore have been identified for implementation.
Sagarmala projects include projects from various categories such as modernisation of existing ports and terminals, new ports, terminals, inland waterways, lighthouse tourism and skill development, etc.
PM Modi made this pitch at the 2nd India-Nordic Summit. This summit saw the participation of Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark, Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir of Iceland, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store of Norway, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson of Sweden and Prime Minister Sanna Marin of Finland.
PM Modi and his counterparts from Nordic countries agreed to work together to fight and address climate change and protect the natural environment in accordance with the Paris Agreement.
The Summit provided an opportunity to review the progress of the India-Nordic relations since the 1st India-Nordic Summit, which was held in 2018 in Stockholm.
"Discussions were held on multilateral cooperation in post-pandemic economic recovery, climate change, sustainable development, innovation, digitalization, and green and clean growth. Discussions were also held on cooperation in maritime sector with a focus on sustainable ocean management. Prime Minister invited Nordic companies for investing in the Blue Economy sector, especially in India's Sagarmala project," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a press release.
The Prime Ministers agreed to work together to fight and address climate change and to protect the natural environment in accordance with the Paris Agreement, according to a joint statement.
The Summit noted that the acceleration of the global green transition to combat climate change is one of the greatest and most imminent global challenges.
"At the same time, successful transition to sustainable economy offers huge opportunities including new jobs. The need for setting ambitious goals for reducing emissions and concrete implementation plans was underlined, which will facilitate business actors' contribution to accelerating the transition," the JOINT statement read.
The Prime Ministers welcomed the international agreement at COP26 on the need for accelerated climate action for holding the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2 degree above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degree above pre-industrial level.
According to the statement, India and the Nordic countries are committed to ambitious cooperation on renewable energy, energy diversification, smart grids and energy efficiency.
The leaders furthermore discussed collaboration on environmental sustainability including clean water, clean air and circular economy, which is critically important, not only to maintain and support biodiversity, water and wildlife, but also as a basis for food security, human health and prosperity.
The statement said that India and Nordic countries are also committed to adopting the ambitious Post 2020 Global Biodiversity Framework in the upcoming 2nd Part of COP15 of Convention on Biological Diversity to be held at Kunming, China and work together in its implementation.
The Prime Ministers agreed that the blue economy can deliver economic growth, new jobs, improved nutrition, and increased food security, if managed sustainably.
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(RTTNews) - NuVasive, Inc. (NUVA) will host a conference call at 4:30 PM ET on May 4, 2022, to discuss Q1 22 earnings results.
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Following the 2022 NFL Draft, analysts across the league graded each team for their selection choices and how their new rookies will boost the team overall. While the Buffalo Bills received a few A grades, the team was continuously docked at least half a grade for their third-round selection.
When the Bills used their No. 89 overall pick to select linebacker Terrel Bernard, the moment was initially overshadowed by Kyle Brandt, who delivered a boisterous, over-the-top presentation before announcing him as Buffalo’s third-round pick.
However, once the dust settled, numerous analysts were quick to point out that the Baylor alum is an undersized linebacker at nearly 6-foot-1 and 224 pounds, noting how he would’ve still been available on Day 3, and likely taken in Round 5, per NFL.com.
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ESPN‘s Mel Kiper Jr. gave the Bills a B grade and wrote, “The pick of undersized linebacker Terrel Bernard (89) was a reach on my board, even if it was a need. I like Brian Asamoah and Leo Chenal, who were both available, more than Bernard, who does have some read-and-react ability.”
USA Today’s Nick Wojton offered each of the Bills’ eight draft picks a specific grade and gave Bernard, the Sugar Bowl MVP, a C+. Wojton wrote, “Bernard was the most-questioned selection the Bills made. The reasoning is because Buffalo could’ve probably continued to trade back and landed him. Instead, they opted to use their Round 3 pick on Bernard.
“On the player, Bernard fills an important backup role behind Tremaine Edmunds and Matt Milano left behind by the departed AJ Klein. Maybe on special teams, too. Bernard will hopefully turn out to prove everyone wrong, but even days later this pick feels like it could’ve been something… more.”
As for Pro Football Focus, their NFL staff gave the Bills an overall B+ grade, but were apprehensive of Bernard’s selection:
Bernard is fast and plays fast. At the same time, he’s firmly undersized… and comes with serious tackling issues. Bernard owns a 14.8% missed tackle rate for his career and is teetering toward safety territory. He doesn’t let the lack of size get in the way of his mindset, and he does have quality instincts and athleticism. Still, Bernard should have been a Day 3 pick.
Despite the criticism of when he was picked, Bernard’s elite talent is evident. A two-time, second-team All-Big 12 selection, who ran the 40 in 4.59 seconds, received an incredibly high analytical score. During his senior year, Bernard recorded 103 total tackles, 7.5 sacks and four passes defended, per Bills Wire.
As for his size, Bills’ general manager Brandon Beane doesn’t see it as an issue. On May 2, Beane said on the One Bills Live, “He’s instinctive. He’s smart. Guys like him make up for the lack of prototype size.”
Bernard’s Extensive Injury History Also Gave Analysts Pause
SB Nation‘s Kyle Trimble did an extensive deep dive on Bernard’s lengthy injury history, noting how it’s “red flag” that the 22-year-old missed 17 games during his collegiate career due to a long list of differing injuries.
Since 2017, Bernard, who played football at the University o Houston before transferring to Baylor, has dealt with a right foot fracture that required season-ending surgery, a broken hand, a complex left shoulder injury that tore his labrum, and a meniscus tear.
Trimble clarified, however, that Bernard was medically cleared by the Bills, and if the young linebacker can stay healthy, he could become a great asset to Buffalo’s defense:
I have strong reservations about his durability as Bernard enters the NFL. If he can acclimate his body early on, limit his snaps to special teams, and play in a reserve role on defense, then he could be a fine player. I hope he doesn’t get injured, I never want that, but if he begins to miss time due to injuries, there is plenty of information to support why his body may not withstand the rigors of playing in the NFL.
Beane Saw Something Special in Bernard
Following the extreme criticism Beane received in 2018 after drafting quarterback Josh Allen as their No. 7 overall pick, doubters should tread carefully. Beane clearly sees something special in Bernard. “Super instinctive. You can blitz anybody, but he’s got a feel for it — a knack for it,” Beane said. “He’s fun to watch.”
During his post-draft interview, Bernard appeared grateful to be heading to Buffalo, noting how he models his game after Bills linebacker, Matt Milano. “Having an opportunity to learn from guys like him is going to be amazing,” Bernard said.
The Baylor alum wrote on Instagram, “Blessed is an understatement. ‘The reward for work well done is the opportunity for more’ LFG!! #billsmafia.”
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MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — Islamic extremist rebels have killed at least seven people in an attack in northeast Borno state in Nigeria, witnesses told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
The rebels attacked Kautukari village in the Chibok area of Borno on Tuesday evening, said residents. The attack happened at the same time that U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was in the state to meet with survivors of jihadi violence.
The Chibok area is 115 kilometers (71 miles) away from Maiduguri, the state capital, where Guterres met with former militants being reintegrated back into the society and thousands of people displaced by the insurgency.
“They came in large number with superior firepower (and) took over the community,” said Hassan Chibok, a community leader. Troops from a nearby military base were deployed to repel the attack but “the damage had been done,” Chibok said, adding that “casualties are up to 10.”
Another resident Yana Galang said at least seven people were killed in the latest violence before the Nigerian military intervened.
Nigerian police did not immediately respond to a request for confirmation of the attack.
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country with 206 million people, continues to grapple with a 10-year-old insurgency in the northeast by Islamic extremist rebels of Boko Haram and its offshoot, the Islamic State West Africa Province. The extremists are fighting to establish Shariah law and to stop Western education.
More than 35,000 people have died and millions have been displaced by the extremist violence, according to the U.N. Development Program.
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said earlier this week that the war against the extremists is “approaching its conclusion,” citing continued military airstrikes and the mass defection of thousands of the fighters, some of whom analysts say are laying down their arms because of infighting within the jihadi group.
The violence however continues in border communities and areas closer to the Lake Chad region, the stronghold of the Islamic State-linked group, ISWAP.
“Things are getting worse” in Kautukari village in Chibok and adjourning areas closer to the forest, said community leader Chibok, saying the extremists’ presence near the forest is a contributing factor. | https://www.ketk.com/news/world/extremist-rebels-launch-deadly-attack-in-northeast-nigeria/ | 2022-05-04T21:29:47Z | https://www.ketk.com/news/world/extremist-rebels-launch-deadly-attack-in-northeast-nigeria/ | true | 31 |
LAS VEGAS (AP) _ Allegiant Travel Co. (ALGT) on Wednesday reported a first-quarter loss of $7.9 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.
The Las Vegas-based company said it had a loss of 44 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 12 cents per share.
The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 10 cents per share.
The travel services company posted revenue of $500.1 million in the period, topping Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $494.7 million.
Allegiant Travel shares have fallen 18% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $153.52, a fall of 33% in the last 12 months.
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An arts initiative at the nexus of improving public space and creating new platforms for smaller arts organizations will roll out across the five boroughs during the summer.
The Design Trust for Public Space, in partnership with architecture firm SITU, will launch Turnout NYC, a program that will work with community groups to transform five underused outdoor spaces into venues with programming to support artists, articularly those who are historically marginalized.
The venture, funded by a $2 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, aims to help small organizations in recovery from the pandemic produce public programming while simultaneously expanding arts access to underserved neighborhoods. | https://www.crainsnewyork.com/arts/design-trust-pilots-new-outdoor-venues-more-equitable-arts-access-nyc | 2022-05-04T21:37:01Z | https://www.crainsnewyork.com/arts/design-trust-pilots-new-outdoor-venues-more-equitable-arts-access-nyc | true | null |
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LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 4, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Legacy Launch Pad Publishing has released “Loose Cannons: A Memoir of Mania and Mayhem in a Mormon Family” (ISBN: 978-195655200 (ebook); 978-1956955217, 978-1956955224 (paperback); 978-1956955231 (hardback)), written by Diana Cannon Ragsdale.
In “Loose Cannons,” Ragsdale tells the chaotic story of being raised by her schizophrenic father in Salt Lake City, Utah, in the wake of her depressed mother abandoning the family. The story covers more than 60 years of complex family history and is interspersed with excerpts from Ragsdale’s mother’s journal, which detail decades of abuse, mental illness and family secrets.
While covering difficult topics, Ragsdale’s memoir also keeps an optimistic and humorous touch, with a changing perspective as she ages from girl to woman. Despite the difficulties she faces, Ragsdale details how she’s learned from her mistakes as well as the mistakes of her family, all while repairing her relationships with her parents—and herself.
The book has already received praise from authors and mental health professionals across the globe. “‘Loose Cannons’ is an unforgettable memoir, a remarkable and astonishing story which will leave you laughing, crying and cringing until the last page,” says Warren Driggs, author of “Mormon Boy, A Tortoise in the Road” and “Swimming in Deep Water.”
“An unflinching account of mental illness, abuse and neglect hiding in plain sight,” says Carrie Gaykowski, CSW. “The memoir is courageous, agonizing and demonstrates the resilience of the human spirit.”
Publisher Anna David agrees. “Diana tells a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading, and she tells it with more honesty, gumption and humor than you might have thought possible,” David says.
As Ragsdale’s story shows, abuse and neglect do not make anyone unlovable or unable to love themselves. With determination, perspective and a sense of humor, it is possible to heal from serious emotional wounds with grace.
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Syracuse, N.Y. -- High school football teams in New York will be allowed two begin practice two days sooner this summer, giving players a little leeway in working in the required 10 days of workouts before the start of games.
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association on Wednesday voted to allow practice to open on Saturday, Aug. 20, or the start of what the organization considers Week 7 of a calendar that begins on July 1. The rest of fall sports practices can begin on Aug. 22. | https://www.syracuse.com/highschoolsports/2022/05/state-makes-changes-in-start-of-high-school-football-practice-targeting-rule.html | 2022-05-04T21:43:26Z | https://www.syracuse.com/highschoolsports/2022/05/state-makes-changes-in-start-of-high-school-football-practice-targeting-rule.html | true | null |
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola praises Fernandinho for right-back performance against Real Madrid (Video)
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Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho entered the fray against Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League seminal on Tuesday, which his team won by 4-3, as a stand-in right-back with both Kyle Walker and Joao Cancelo absent and centre-back John Stones picking up an injury after 36 minutes. 🗣 “That’s why Fernandinho is […]
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TORONTO, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Denison Mines Corp. ('Denison' or the 'Company') (TSX: DML) (NYSE: DNN) today filed its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Management's Discussion & Analysis ('MD&A') for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. Both documents will be available on the Company's website at www.denisonmines.com or on SEDAR (at www.sedar.com) and EDGAR (at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml). The highlights provided below are derived from these documents and should be read in conjunction with them. The Company's results reflect earnings attributable to Denison shareholders of $0.05 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 – including mark-to-market gains of $47.8 million on the Company's investment in 2.5 million pounds U3O8 of physical uranium holdings. All amounts in this release are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated. View PDF
David Cates, President and CEO of Denison commented, "Our results from the first quarter of 2022 reflect further improvements in the uranium market, as well as an active start to the year for the Company's Wheeler River and McClean Lake projects.
The spot price of U3O8 increased by nearly 40% during the first quarter, reflecting the relative scarcity of discretionary uranium holdings available to the spot market amidst an environment of significant geopolitical uncertainty, which drove a substantial increase in the value of Denison's physical uranium holdings and the Company's earnings per share of $0.05. Denison remains committed to holding its physical uranium position for the long-term as both a means to enhance our shareholders' exposure to the uranium market and a tool for the future financing of the development of the Wheeler River project. At the end of the first quarter, Denison's physical uranium holdings had a market value of approximately $181 million, representing ~60% of Denison's share of the initial capital costs estimated for the Wheeler River project in the Pre-Feasibility Study.
At Wheeler River, we have commenced and made significant progress towards the execution of the first of two planned evaluation field programs in 2022. Our first field program for the year, involves additional ISR testing and includes the installation of multiple small diameter three-spot test patterns designed to facilitate the collection of information from additional areas of the Phoenix deposit and support the finalization of our plans for the second field program planned for the year – the Feasibility Field Test ('FFT'). The FFT is scheduled for completion by the end of the fourth quarter of 2022 and is intended to support the Feasibility Study for the project by providing further verification of the permeability, leachability and containment parameters needed for the successful application of the ISR mining method at Phoenix.
At our 22.5% owned McClean Lake project, which is a joint venture with French nuclear giant Orano, we achieved a significant milestone with receipt of regulatory approval for the expansion of the McClean Lake Tailings Management Facility ('TMF'). With the TMF expansion approved, the McClean Lake mill is well positioned to remain a strategically significant asset in the Athabasca Basin for many years to come.
Overall, it has been a busy quarter for the Denison team, as we advance several key projects related to Wheeler River and our portfolio of development and exploration projects, during a very dynamic time for the uranium industry. This work is part of an ambitious plan for 2022, which is expected to involve several potential catalysts and the completion of various key milestones through the end of 2022 and into 2023."
- Commenced the 2022 In Situ Recovery ('ISR') field program at the Phoenix uranium deposit ('Phoenix')
The Company's ambitious 2022 evaluation plan for the Wheeler River Project ('Wheeler River' or the 'Project') is designed to further de-risk the technical elements of the Phoenix ISR project ahead of the completion of the Feasibility Study ('FS') initiated for the project in late 2021. Key to the 2022 plan is the completion of additional field programs ('2022 Field Program'), including the installation of additional PQ test wells in multiple three-spot test patterns to be used to assess the ISR mining conditions in additional areas of the Phoenix deposit, as well as the completion of a FFT. Efforts in support of the 2022 Field Program commenced in the first quarter, including initial mobilization of necessary equipment to the Wheeler River site, the collaring of the PQ wells, and the drilling of six of the nine planned PQ wells.
- Obtained regulatory approval for the expansion of the McClean Lake Tailings Management Facility
In January 2022, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission ('CNSC') approved an amendment to the operating license for the McClean Lake Joint Venture ('MLJV') and Midwest Joint Venture ('MWJV') operations, which allows for the expansion of the McClean Lake TMF, along with the associated revised Preliminary Decommissioning Plan ('PDP') and cost estimate. The McClean Lake mill is a strategically significant asset in the Athabasca Basin region and the approval of the TMF expansion ensures the facility will be well positioned to serve as a regional milling centre for current and future uranium mining projects in the eastern portion of the Athabasca Basin for many years to come.
As a result of the updated PDP, the Company's pro rata share of the financial assurances required to be provided to the Province of Saskatchewan has decreased from $24,135,000 to $22,972,000. Accordingly, subsequent to quarter end, the pledged amount of cash required under the 2022 Facility has been decreased to $7,972,000, and the Company's additional cash collateral of $135,000 has been released – resulting in the return of $1,163,000 in previously restricted cash to the Company. Additionally, the Company's reclamation obligation has been updated to reflect the PDP, as well as other relevant estimates, resulting in a decrease in the obligation of $3,303,000.
- Discovered high-grade uranium mineralization at 24.68% owned Waterfound River Joint Venture ('Waterfound')
In March 2022, multiple new high-grade intercepts of unconformity-hosted uranium mineralization were discovered in the final three drill holes completed during the winter 2022 exploration program at Waterfound. The results were highlighted by drill hole WF-68, which returned a broad zone of uranium mineralization, including a peak interval of 5.91% eU3O8 over 3.9 metres (0.05% eU3O8 cut-off) with a sub-interval grading 25.30% eU3O8 over 0.7 m, located approximately 800 metres west, along the La Rocque Conductive Corridor, of the previously discovered high-grade mineralization (including 4.49% U3O8 over 10.53 metres) at the Alligator Zone. The newly identified mineralization remains open along strike in both directions and additional drilling to test the extent of mineralization is expected to be completed during the planned summer exploration drilling program.
- Received US$2.1 million from Uranium Industry a.s ("UI") pursuant to new Repayment Agreement
During the first quarter of 2022, the Company received US$2.1 million from UI pursuant to the terms of a Repayment Agreement that was executed in January 2022. Under the Repayment Agreement, UI has agreed to make scheduled payments on account of an arbitration award in favour of Denison (with respect to the arbitration proceedings between the Company and UI related to the 2015 sale by Denison to UI of its mining assets and operations located in Mongolia), plus additional interest and fees. The total amount due to Denison under the Repayment Agreement, including amounts already received in 2022, is approximately US$16 million, which is payable over a series of quarterly installments and annual milestone payments ending on December 31, 2025.
- Welcomed new additions to the Board of Directors and the Management Team
In January 2022, Ms. Laurie Sterritt was appointed to Denison's Board of Directors and Mr. Kevin Himbeault was appointed to the position of Vice President of Plant Operations & Regulatory Affairs. Ms. Sterritt has over 25 years of experience in the fields of Indigenous, government, and community relations, is a member of the Kispiox Band of the Gitxsan Nation, and is a Partner at Leaders International, an executive search firm in Canada. Mr. Himbeault has over 25 years of diverse involvement in the mining industry, including an 18-year career with Cameco Corporation ('Cameco') where he most recently held the position of Operations Manager for the Key Lake mill. Mr. Himbeault will be tasked with oversight of all matters related to process plant operations and regulatory affairs for Denison.
Additionally, in February 2022, Mr. Yun Chang Jeong joined the Board of Directors as a nominee of Korea Hydro Nuclear Power ('KHNP') pursuant to the KHNP Strategic Relationship Agreement ('KHNP SRA'). Mr. Jeong currently serves as the General Manager of the Nuclear Fuel Supply Section of KHNP and fills the vacancy on Denison's Board created by the resignation of KHNP's previous nominee, Mr. Jun Gon Kim.
Denison is a uranium exploration and development company with interests focused in the Athabasca Basin region of northern Saskatchewan, Canada. The Company has an effective 95% interest in its flagship Wheeler River Uranium Project, which is the largest undeveloped uranium project in the infrastructure rich eastern portion of the Athabasca Basin region of northern Saskatchewan. Denison's interests in Saskatchewan also include a 22.5% ownership interest in the McClean Lake Joint Venture, which includes several uranium deposits and the McClean Lake uranium mill that is contracted to process the ore from the Cigar Lake mine under a toll milling agreement, plus a 25.17% interest in the Midwest Main and Midwest A deposits and a 66.90% interest in the Tthe Heldeth Túé ('THT,' formerly J Zone) and Huskie deposits on the Waterbury Lake property. Each of Midwest Main, Midwest A, THT and Huskie are located within 20 kilometres of the McClean Lake mill.
Through its 50% ownership of JCU (Canada) Exploration Company, Limited ('JCU'), Denison holds additional interests in various uranium project joint ventures in Canada, including the Millennium project (JCU, 30.099%), the Kiggavik project (JCU, 33.8123%) and Christie Lake (JCU, 34.4508%).
Denison's exploration portfolio includes further interests in properties covering approximately 297,000 hectares in the Athabasca Basin region.
Denison is also engaged in post-closure mine care and maintenance services through its Closed Mines group, which manages Denison's Elliot Lake reclamation mine sites in the Elliot Lake region and provides related services to certain third-party projects.
The technical information contained in this press release has been reviewed and approved by David Bronkhorst, P.Eng, Denison's Vice President, Operations and/or Andrew Yackulic, P. Geo, Denison's Director, Exploration, each of whom is a Qualified Person in accordance with the requirements of NI 43-101.
Certain information contained in this press release constitutes 'forward-looking information', within the meaning of the applicable United States and Canadian legislation concerning the business, operations and financial performance and condition of Denison.
Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as 'plans', 'expects', 'budget', 'scheduled', 'estimates', 'forecasts', 'intends', 'anticipates', or 'believes', or the negatives and/or variations of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results 'may', 'could', 'would', 'might' or 'will be taken', 'occur', 'be achieved' or 'has the potential to'.
In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information pertaining to the following: projections with respect to exploration, development and expansion plans and objectives, including the plans and objectives for Wheeler River and the related evaluation field program; the interpretation of the results of its exploration drilling programs; plans and objectives for the feasibility study; its investments in uranium; the estimates of Denison's mineral reserves and mineral resources; expectations regarding Denison's joint venture ownership interests; expectations regarding the continuity of its agreements with third parties; and its interpretations of, and expectations for, nuclear energy and uranium demand. Statements relating to 'mineral reserves' or 'mineral resources' are deemed to be forward-looking information, as they involve the implied assessment, based on certain estimates and assumptions that the mineral reserves and mineral resources described can be profitably produced in the future.
Forward looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made, and they are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Denison to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. For example, the results and underlying assumptions and interpretations of the PFS as well as de-risking efforts such as the ISR field programs discussed herein may not be maintained after further testing or be representative of actual conditions within the applicable deposits. In addition, Denison may decide or otherwise be required to extend its evaluation activities and/or the FS and/or otherwise discontinue testing, evaluation and development work if it is unable to maintain or otherwise secure the necessary approvals or resources (such as testing facilities, capital funding, etc.). Denison believes that the expectations reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be accurate and results may differ materially from those anticipated in this forward-looking information. For a discussion in respect of risks and other factors that could influence forward-looking events, please refer to the factors discussed in Denison's Annual Information Form dated March 25, 2022 under the heading 'Risk Factors'. These factors are not, and should not be, construed as being exhaustive.
Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking information contained in this press release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Any forward-looking information and the assumptions made with respect thereto speaks only as of the date of this press release. Denison does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information after the date of this press release to conform such information to actual results or to changes in Denison's expectations except as otherwise required by applicable legislation.
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DAKAR, Senegal — Russian mercenaries allegedly executed, tortured and beat civilians in Central African Republic since 2019, according to a report released this week from Human Rights Watch.
Russian-speaking men carrying military-grade weapons and wearing military gear with no official markings set up a roadblock near the town of Bossangoa in July 2021, stopped men to beat them and shot at least eight dead, according to witnesses who spoke to Human Rights Watch.
The organization interviewed at least 40 people in person or by phone over a period of more than two years to document abuses likely carried out by mercenaries with the Russian-linked Wagner group. Another incident described by witnesses involved Russian-linked forces detaining and torturing people in Bambari in 2019.
The accusations by the international rights group come after United Nations experts in October called on Central African Republic's government to end all relationships with "private military and security personnel, particularly the Wagner Group," whose members they said have violently harassed and intimidated civilians, peacekeepers, journalists, aid workers and minorities and have committed rape and sexual violence against women, men and young girls.
France and the United States also accused Wagner "mercenaries" of massacres and executions of civilians in January.
The Wagner Group, which portrays itself as a private military contractor, sends mercenary forces — many former Russian soldiers — to several African countries and other places including Ukraine and the Mideast. Although the Kremlin officially denies any connection to Wagner, the group is strategically used to further President Vladimir Putin's ambitions to increase Russia's influence and undermine democracy, analysts say.
Human Rights Watch called on the government of Central African Republic, the country's Special Criminal Court or the International Criminal Court to investigate incidents in its report and other allegations of abuse by Russian-linked forces there.
"The Central African government has every right to request international security assistance, but it can't allow foreign forces to kill and otherwise abuse civilians with impunity," said Ida Sawyer, crisis and conflict director at Human Rights Watch.
"To demonstrate its respect for the rule of law, and to put an end to these abuses, the government should immediately investigate and prosecute all forces, including Russia-linked forces, responsible for murder, unlawful detention, and torture."
The rights group says it has requested information from the government on inquiries into violence and any agreements with Russia, but has received no reply.
The Central African Republic government in 2021 did acknowledge the serious violation of human rights by Russians, which forced Vladimir Titorenko to leave his post as Russian ambassador to the country. It also said it would set up a special commission of inquiry to establish responsibility, but no findings have been published.
Russian security has helped protect President Faustin-Archange Touadera for years, with Russia's former member of internal security services Valery Zakharov serving as an adviser in Bangui, the capital, on military, political and economic matters. While the government denies hiring mercenaries from Wagner, Zakharov is a "key figure" in Wagner's command structure, according to European Union documents.
Experts estimate there are between 1,000 and 2,000 personnel in Central African Republic.
The country's ties to the Russian group have also begun to affect its financial contributions.
Central African Republic Budget Minister Herve Ndoba said Tuesday after a visit to Washington that the country should not expect contributions from the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
"The future seems uncertain for our finances and the national economy," he said.
The two institutions want assurances that their money will not be used to finance the Russian paramilitary group. Last year, France cut its aid to the country because of an anti-French agenda it said was being guided by Russians there. | https://m.startribune.com/rights-group-russians-tortured-people-in-c-african-republic/600170450/ | 2022-05-04T21:51:36Z | https://m.startribune.com/rights-group-russians-tortured-people-in-c-african-republic/600170450/ | false | 30 |
At least 20 horses killed in Kentucky barn fire
Published: May. 2, 2022 at 12:55 PM CDT
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT/Gray News) – At least 20 horses were killed in a Kentucky barn fire over the weekend.
Firefighters confirmed that a barn at Brannon Stables in Scott County – just north of Lexington – caught fire early Sunday morning.
Crews said the barn was completely burned to the ground by the time they arrived. All the horses inside the barn died.
Officials said they are still investigating what caused the fire.
As friends and riders from the farm pour in their support, a GoFundMe has already raised more than $61,000 as of Monday afternoon, with all donations set to help Brannon Stables in their rebuilding efforts.
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WFO RENO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, May 5, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service RENO NV
158 PM PDT Wed May 4 2022
...MORE WINDY DAYS ON THE WAY, WITH COLDER TEMPERATURES AND
RAIN/SNOW SHOWERS FOR MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND...
--Thursday and Friday--
* A pair of systems brushing through the region will bring gusty
winds both days. Winds will bring travel difficulties both in
the air and on the ground. Travel restrictions for high profile
vehicles are possible. Check with CalTrans/NDOT for the current
road information.
* Patchy blowing dust is possible both afternoons downwind of dry
lake beds and sinks, especially in portions of Mineral county.
This may locally reduce visibility.
--Mother's Day Weekend into Early Next Week--
* It will remain breezy throughout the weekend, with a secondary
max in wind speeds on Sunday due to a strong cold front. This
front will usher in a much colder air mass and high temperatures
on Mother's Day will be 15-20 degrees below normal.
* There will be rain and snow showers with the front, but again,
liquid amounts will be minimal. There are solid chances for snow
levels to fall to all valley floors by Sunday evening, which may
catch many off guard, though it is hard to get snow to stick to
roadways in lower elevation valleys this late in the spring.
* Well below normal temperatures and chances for light showers
will continue into Monday and Tuesday next week. While still
some uncertainty due to winds and cloud cover, it's possible we
could have frost and freeze concerns Sunday and Monday nights.
winds both days, with even stronger winds possible on Friday.
Winds will bring travel difficulties both in the air and on the
ground. Travel restrictions for high profile vehicles are
possible. Check with CalTrans/NDOT for the current road
information. Please see the latest hazard text products for the
latest information on anticipated wind speeds.
* Area of blowing dust are possible both afternoons downwind of
the Carson Sink, possibly affecting portions of I-80, US 50, and
Highway 95. In addition, backcountry and ski recreation could
be impacted along with choppy conditions on area lakes.
* A few light showers with minimal liquid totals are possible in
far northern Nevada and northeast California.
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Art Sorenson, 65 of Erdahl, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at his home.
A Graveside Service for Art will be held Saturday, May 7 at 2:00 PM at Hjerdal Cemetery in rural Elbow Lake with Pastor Eliza Johnson officiating.
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The Federal Reserve intensified its fight against the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a half-percentage point Wednesday — its most aggressive move since 2000 — and signaling further large rate hikes to come.
The increase in the Fed's key rate raised it to a range of 0.75% to 1%, the highest point since the pandemic struck two years ago.
The Fed also announced that it will start reducing its huge $9 trillion balance sheet, which consists mainly of Treasury and mortgage bonds. Those holdings more than doubled after the pandemic recession hit as the Fed bought trillions in bonds to try to hold down long-term borrowing rates. Reducing the Fed’s holdings will have the effect of further raising loan costs throughout the economy.
All told, the Fed’s credit tightening will likely mean higher loan rates for many consumers and businesses over time, including for mortgages, credit cards and auto loans. With prices for food, energy and consumer goods accelerating, the Fed’s goal is to cool spending — and economic growth — by making it more expensive for individuals and businesses to borrow. The central bank hopes that higher borrowing costs will slow spending enough to tame inflation yet not so much as to cause a recession.
It will be a delicate balancing act. The Fed has endured widespread criticism that it was too slow to start tightening credit, and many economists are skeptical that it can avoid causing a recession.
Inflation, according to the Fed's preferred gauge, reached 6.6% last month, the highest point in four decades. Inflation has been accelerated by a combination of robust consumer spending, chronic supply bottlenecks and sharply higher gas and food prices, exacerbated by Russia's war against Ukraine.
Starting June 1, the Fed said it would allow up to $48 billion in bonds to mature without replacing them, a pace that would reach $95 billion by September. At September's pace, its balance sheet would shrink by about $1 trillion a year.
Chair Jerome Powell has said he wants to quickly raise the Fed’s rate to a level that neither stimulates nor restrains economic growth. Fed officials have suggested that they will reach that point, which the Fed says is about 2.4%, by year’s end.
The Fed’s credit tightening is already having some effect on the economy. Sales of existing homes sank 2.7% from February to March, reflecting a surge in mortgage rates related, in part, to the Fed’s planned rate hikes. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage has jumped 2 percentage points just since the start of the year, to 5.1%.
Yet by most measures, the overall economy remains healthy. This is especially true of the U.S. job market: Hiring is strong, layoffs are few, unemployment is near a five-decade low and the number of job openings has reached a record high.
Powell has pointed to the widespread availability of jobs as evidence that the labor market is tight – “to an unhealthy level” that would tend to fuel inflation. The Fed char is betting that higher rates can reduce those openings, which would presumably slow wage increases and ease inflationary pressures, without triggering mass layoffs.
For now, with hiring robust – the economy has added at least 400,000 jobs for 11 straight months -- and employers grappling with labor shortages, wages are rising at a roughly 5% annual pace. Those pay raises are driving steady consumer spending despite spiking prices. In March, consumers increased their spending 0.2% even after adjusting for inflation.
Even if the Fed’s benchmark rate were to go as high as 2.5% by year’s end, Powell said last month, the policymakers may still tighten credit further — to a level that would restrain growth — “if that turns out to be appropriate.” Financial markets are pricing in a rate as high as 3.6% by mid-2023, which would be the highest in 15 years.
Shrinking the Fed’s balance sheet will add another layer of uncertainty surrounding how much the Fed’s actions may weaken the economy.
Complicating the Fed’s task is a slowdown in global growth. COVID-19 lockdowns in China are threatening to cause a recession in the world’s second-largest economy. And the European Union is facing higher energy prices and supply chain disruptions after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
What’s more, other central banks around the world are also raising rates, a trend that could further imperil global growth. On Thursday, the Bank of England is expected to raise its key rate for the fourth straight time. The Reserve Bank of Australia increased its rate Tuesday for the first time in 11 years.
And the European Central Bank, which is grappling with slower growth than in the United States or the United Kingdom, may raise rates in July, economists expect.
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DALLAS (AP) _ Atmos Energy Corp. (ATO) on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter earnings of $325 million.
On a per-share basis, the Dallas-based company said it had profit of $2.37.
The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.39 per share.
The natural gas utility posted revenue of $1.65 billion in the period.
Atmos expects full-year earnings in the range of $5.50 to $5.60 per share.
Atmos shares have increased 10% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $115.31, a climb of 11% in the last 12 months.
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BURLINGTON, Mass. (AP) _ Avid Technology Inc. (AVID) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $10.6 million.
The Burlington, Massachusetts-based company said it had profit of 23 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and non-recurring costs, were 33 cents per share.
The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 34 cents per share.
The audio and video technology company posted revenue of $100.6 million in the period, which also did not meet Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $103.1 million.
For the current quarter ending in July, Avid expects its per-share earnings to range from 19 cents to 32 cents.
The company said it expects revenue in the range of $92 million to $104 million for the fiscal second quarter.
Avid expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.40 to $1.51 per share, with revenue ranging from $430 million to $450 million.
Avid shares have fallen 1% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $32.21, an increase of 42% in the last 12 months.
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Kremlin Firmly Denies Reports on Plans to Declare Mobilization, War on Ukraine on May 9
Kremlin Firmly Denies Reports on Plans to Declare Mobilization, War on Ukraine on May 9
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Reports by Western media about Moscow allegedly planning to declare mobilization and war on Ukraine on May 9, the day Russia celebrates its... 04.05.2022, Sputnik International
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During a briefing, Peskov was asked whether reports in Western media about Moscow declaring a mobilization on May 9 are true.On Wednesday, CNN, citing Western experts and politicians, reported that Vladimir Putin may declare war on Ukraine on Victory Day, May 9, which would allow for a general mobilization of the population. A declaration of war on Victory Day could bolster popular support for the ongoing special military operation in Ukraine, CNN claimed. The same assumption was previously made by British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace.Moscow launched a special military operation in Ukraine on February 24 after the breakaway Donetsk and Lugansk people's republics appealed for help in fending off Ukrainian provocations. Western countries have since been pressuring Russia with sanctions and waging information warfare against Moscow.
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Kremlin Firmly Denies Reports on Plans to Declare Mobilization, War on Ukraine on May 9
21:15 GMT 04.05.2022 (Updated: 21:26 GMT 04.05.2022) MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Reports by Western media about Moscow allegedly planning to declare mobilization and war on Ukraine on May 9, the day Russia celebrates its victory in World War II, are complete "nonsense," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
During a briefing, Peskov was asked whether reports in Western media about Moscow declaring a mobilization on May 9 are true.
"No, do not believe them. It is not true, it is nonsense," the spokesman said, adding that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not declare war on May 9.
On Wednesday, CNN, citing Western experts and politicians,
reported that Vladimir Putin may declare war on Ukraine on Victory Day, May 9, which would allow for a general mobilization of the population. A declaration of war on Victory Day could bolster popular support for the ongoing special military operation in Ukraine, CNN claimed.
The same assumption was previously made by British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace.
Moscow launched a special military operation in Ukraine on February 24 after the breakaway Donetsk and Lugansk people's republics
appealed for help in fending off Ukrainian provocations. Western countries have since been pressuring Russia with sanctions and waging information warfare against Moscow. | https://sputniknews.com/20220504/kremlin-firmly-denies-reports-on-plans-to-declare-mobilization-war-on-ukraine-on-may-9-1095272822.html | 2022-05-04T22:09:22Z | https://sputniknews.com/20220504/kremlin-firmly-denies-reports-on-plans-to-declare-mobilization-war-on-ukraine-on-may-9-1095272822.html | false | 1 |
IOWA — Cool weather, and now soggy weather continues to hang around the state as the calendar has turned from April to May in Central Iowa. The cold temperatures that kept soil temperatures too low much of last month to allow much corn planting, especially across Northern and Eastern Iowa, are now being complicated by this weeks repetitive rounds of rain.
Monday’s USDA Crop Progress Report for Iowa showed only 9 percent of the state’s corn crop was in the ground. That’s 11 days behind last year, which saw 62 percent of the crop in the ground at this point. It’s also 9 days behind the 5-year average of 42 percent by this point.
Much of the progress in planting has been in Western Iowa, where 15 to 20 percent of the crop is in. Warmer and drier conditions in that part of the state has been beneficial, with most of that planting occurring late last week.
To the east, the coldest temperatures and record lows late last month have combined with wetter conditions to amount to less than 5 percent of the states corn crop having been planted for the eastern two-thirds of the state.
Doug Adams grows oats, corn and soybeans in Humboldt and Webster counties, finally getting some corn in the ground last week. While Adams acknowledges it’s getting late, one good week can make up a lot of ground.
“The soil temps have been right around 40 degrees up until about last week so we’re finally starting to get some warmer weather and actually did start planting some corn last week,” Adams said.
“We can put a lot of corn in the ground fairly fast. I’d say we’re good to plant corn for another week or two anyway. Middle of May is probably where we’d like to have our corn in the ground after that we start looking at some yield loss.”
Many locations around Central Iowa saw three-quarters of an inch to just over an inch of rain Monday night into Tuesday. That has likely shut down field operations for much of Central and Eastern Iowa through midweek, and more rain on the way for Thursday and Friday will make the coming warmup for the weekend and early next week critical in trying to set crops up to reach full potential.
Not only would pushing corn planting well past mid-May cut into yields, but it would also eat into profits with extra costs in the fall, due to a late-maturing, late-drying crop.
“If we plant our normal full season hybrids, they’ll be a little wetter this fall. And of course we all know how the price of fuel has gone up at the fuel stations and so has our cost to dry our crop as well, the LP gas, the natural gas used to dry our crops.”
While the warmer weather in the 7-day continues to tempt those waiting to get into the fields, there has been one positive to the wet weather that has arrived in Central Iowa. Drought conditions continue to shrink and the moisture deficits in the top soil continue to shrink.
In fact, growing areas of the southeastern half of the state are now rated as having surplus topsoil moisture, adding to the importance of the drier, sunny days forecasted for the weekend and beyond. | https://who13.com/news/cold-and-rain-push-iowa-farmers-to-critical-crunch-time/ | 2022-05-04T22:09:29Z | https://who13.com/news/cold-and-rain-push-iowa-farmers-to-critical-crunch-time/ | false | 1 |
Legendary Comics announced today the debut of a Kickstarter campaign for the impression and distribution of Head Wounds: Sparrow, a graphic novel presented by renowned Hollywood star Oscar Isaac. The Kickstarter campaign is online right now, and besides grabbing exclusive goodies, fans can also check a motion trailer for the graphic novel narrated by Isaac himself.
Head Wounds: Sparrow follows a crooked Louisiana cop who wakes up just in time for the Good and Evil battle on Earth after a traumatic event. Now that he can see both angels and demons and knows that the afterlife is real, this detective will have to choose which side of the eternal war he’ll place his bets on, trying to balance what’s best for himself and what his higher purpose demands from him.
The graphic novel was created by Robert Johnson with a story by John Alvey. Isaac is developing the project together with Jason Spire. New York Times best-selling writer Brian Buccellato is set to write the graphic novel, with Eisner winner Christian Ward handling the art. There are a lot of big names involved with the Kickstarter campaign, so the project is most likely to become successful fast. That means all fans need is to decide how much they want to pledge for the campaign and which exclusive Kickstarter rewards they want to take home.
Issac is currently of the hottest stars in Hollywood, having played major roles in the sequel Star Wars trilogy, Marvel’s Moon Knight series, and Legendary's Dune. Commenting on Head Wounds: Sparrow, Isaac said:
“I think there is something about this particular medium that allows such incredible world building and allows you to really express and juxtapose ideas that you can’t in other mediums. Marrying my love of comics with this specific form of storytelling, I am excited to bring ‘Head Wounds: Sparrow ‘to fans.”
Robert Napton, Senior Vice President and Publisher, Legendary Comics, also added:
“When Oscar, Jason, Robert and John brought us the story of Head Wounds: Sparrow, I was immediately hooked by the mixture of grounded ‘70s cinema themes and fantastical elements, but at its core this is a very personal and character-driven story. When Brian and Christian entered the mix, I knew we had put together the perfect team to bring Leo’s journey to life.”
Head Wounds: Sparrow's Kickstarter campaign is live right now. The trade edition of the graphic novel is set for release on August 9. Check the motion trailer narrated by Isaac below.
Here’s the official synopsis for Head Wounds: Sparrow:
Tangled up in the battle between Good and Evil, a crooked Louisiana detective with a higher purpose must psychically suffer the wounds of those he’s sworn to protect until he brings their assailants to justice. No one would call Leo a good person – much less a good cop. But when his best friend is shot in front of him, he wakes up with a hole in his own head that only he can see, and a host of mysterious strangers calling on him for action. Most people go about their daily lives ignoring or unable to see the divine battle for Good and Evil raging around them, but it has just become very real for Leo. As angels and demons vie for the fate of humanity, he must choose a side or risk seeing everyone and everything he has ever known destroyed as the stakes get higher and higher. As Leo sees the true faces of the people around him he must decide – will he do what’s best for him alone, or follow a higher purpose? | https://collider.com/oscar-isaac-head-wounds-sparrow-graphic-novel-legendary-comics/ | 2022-05-04T22:10:05Z | https://collider.com/oscar-isaac-head-wounds-sparrow-graphic-novel-legendary-comics/ | false | 1 |
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Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | Any vehicle of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) that arrives in Ukraine with weapons or material for the needs of the Ukrainian armed forces is considered by Russia as “a legitimate target for destruction,” Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Wednesday.
Shoigu made the remarks at a meeting with Russia’s top defense officials, noting the United States and its NATO allies are continuing to supply weapons to Ukraine.
Russian troops together with the forces of Lugansk and Donetsk are controlling more areas of Donbass, and they will continue to fulfill their tasks, according to the minister.
For the safe evacuation of civilians from combat zones, humanitarian corridors are opened daily, he said, adding that the Russian armed forces are actively providing humanitarian assistance to residents living in cities controlled by the forces.
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Snow is in short supply west of Summerland, according to the municipality’s latest snow survey measurements.
On May 1, the snow depth levels were below normal at Summerland Reservoir and at Isintok Lake.
READ ALSO: Summerland’s snow measurements significantly lower than normal
READ ALSO: Summerland’s April 1 snow pack levels near normal
At Summerland Reservoir, the snow depth was 210 millimetres, or the equivalent of 80 millimetres of water. This is 74 per cent of the historical water equivalent, measured over 59 years.
At Isintok Lake, the snow depth was also 2019 millimetres. This is the equivalent of 64 millimetres of water. The Isintok Lake measurement is 50 per cent of the historical water equivalent, measured over 58 years.
Snowpack measurements are taken at the beginning of each month from January until May. In May, snow measurements are taken twice a month until all the snow has melted.
This year, the Jan. 1 measurements were slightly above average at Summerland Reservoir and at the historical average at Isintok Lake. Beginning in February, the snowpack measurements have been noticeably lower than normal at both sites, and most noticeably at the Isintok Lake site.
By comparison, the 2021 measurements at the two sites were around normal levels, and in 2020, the snowpack measurements were considerably higher than normal.
Water from the melting snow fills Summerland’s reservoirs, providing drinking water and irrigation water for the community.
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Sarah Miller promoted at Heritage Auctions
Sarah Miller is promoted to senior vice president at Heritage Auctions and will assist Heritage president Greg Rohan in overseeing the activity of the company's expanding New York office. -
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First-day sales for Unlimited Proof 2021-S $1 set top 50,000 units
First-day sales of the four-coin 2021-S American Innovation Dollar sets, with Proof coins featuring New Hampshire, Virginia, New York and North Carolina innovations, exceeded 50,000 sets. -
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CCAC looks to future programs by U.S. Mint
The annual report detailing the activities of the past year by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee was reviewed and approved, while the newest member of the panel was officially sworn in. -
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2021 Morgan and Peace dollars now shipping
The wait is almost over for U.S. Mint customers who ordered the limited-edition 2021 Morgan and Peace dollars struck the the Mint's three facilities, as the Mint verifies that shipping has started. -
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Week's Most Read: Stopping counterfeiters
Efforts by the U.S. Mint to thwart counterfeiters and some recent remarkable error coins offered at auction were captivating to readers in the past week. -
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Making a connection in US-Mexican Numismatics
Jeff and Larry branch out to world topics, including the upcoming US-Mexican Numismatics convention with World Numismatics’ Cory Frampton. -
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V.D. Brenner medal for patriots group soars during sale
In the first offering from a major collection of medals by Victor David Brenner, an example of his 1895 bronze Society of the Cincinnati medal sold for $5,400, well above its estimate, to the society's museum. -
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Market Analysis: Rare 1815/2 Capped Bust half dollar
An 1815/2 Capped Bust half dollar, discovered stashed in a tobacco tin under a staircase in a British home and now graded PCGS MS-63 sold in Heritage's Oct. 7 Premier Session in Dallas for $39,600. -
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Monday Morning Brief for Oct. 18, 2021: What about 2022?
For customers of the numismatic products of the U.S. Mint, 2021 had its highs and lows, with the sales of stunningly popular coins pleasing some and alienating others. What is in store for 2022? -
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Mint to gauge future demand for 1-ounce military medals
To gauge customer interest, the U.S. Mint catalog lists the 1-ounce silver Air Force and Coast Guard medals for 2022 with a Remind Me button, but no mintage, sale date or price. -
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Reverse Proof set of American Innovation dollars sales to start Nov. 8
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New American Eagles anti-counterfeiting tech is overt, covert
U.S. Mint anti-counterfeiting efforts include minting changes, with obvious and not obvious results, and a lab to verify that masses of metal presented as mutilated coins actually are U.S. coins. -
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Week's Most Read: New quarter designs
The unveiling of the 2022 American Women quarter dollars' designs and the sale of four Canadian counterstamped silver dollars topped the attention for the week. -
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Market Analysis: Coveted 1976 Bicentennial error coins
A 1976-D Washington quarter dollar and a 1976-D Kennedy half dollar, each with an obverse die cap error, were popular attractions in the Aug. 19 sale offerings by Stack's Bowers Galleries. -
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Market Analysis: A broadstruck 1855 gold quarter eagle
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Boylston Collection of Seated Liberty half dollars at Regency 48 sale
A collection of Proof and Mint State Seated Liberty half dollars from the Boylston Collection amassed over a 20-year period is in Legend's Regency 48 sale in San Diego Oct. 27 and 28. -
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Chicago Ranks Among 10 Best Places To Order A Pizza In America
By Logan DeLoye
May 4, 2022
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The deep-dish capital of the country certainly does not disappoint. Hundreds of pizza joints are sprinkled throughout the Windy City, each boasting their own twist on the classic deep-dish that locals take pride in.
Food & Wine ranked the top 10 places to buy pizza in America, and it comes as no surprise that Illinois ranked high on the list due to the iconic Chicago-style deep-dish. Originally called "pan pizza," the specific style gained popularity in the 1960's and there was no going back.
Here is what Food & Wine had to say about Chicago's pizza scene:
"People eat a great deal of pizza here, and you can ask anybody who's tried—one is only able to indulge in so much deep-dish at a time. Most pizzerias in the region, in fact, sell the absolute opposite—the thinnest of the thin-crust, always square-cut, like so much other pizza throughout the Midwest. A hungry person could down an entire round by themselves. You'll find great versions at Pat's Pizza, serving Lincoln Park for the better part of a century, at Marie's Pizza and Liquors in Mayfair, since 1940, where you will find strolling musicians on the weekends, at least in normal times."
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ATLANTA (AP) — The main athletic association for Georgia high schools voted Wednesday to ban transgender boys and girls from playing on the school sports teams matching their gender identity, saying instead that students must play on teams that match the sex listed on their birth certificates at birth.
The Georgia High School Association's executive committee, meeting in Thomaston, voted unanimously for the change. It will take effect for the next school year, spokesperson Steve Figueroa said.
Proponents of the ban say transgender girls have an unfair advantage because they were born as stronger males and warn that those born as girls could be denied places on the team or on the podium if playing against transgender girls.
“Everyone should have an opportunity to participate, but the field of play should be fair,” said Cole Muzio, president of the conservative Frontline Policy Council, which lobbied for the action. “GHSA's action today recognizes science, reflects reality and restores fairness.”
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, running for reelection, embraced a ban. When he signed a bill last week reiterating GHSA's power to ban transgender athletes, Kemp said he wanted to “protect fairness in school sports.”
Opponents said excluding transgender children would send a harmful message to a group that's already vulnerable to suicide or harming themselves.
“To these very vulnerable trans kids who do appear to have substantial mental health issues, they will receive this as a message of rejection," said state Sen. Sally Harrell, an Atlanta Democrat and the mother of a transgender child.
At least 12 Republican-led states have passed laws banning transgender women or girls in sports. Other GOP-led states are considering such bans. Some other states, such as Texas, have banned transgender girls through athletic association policies, as Georgia did.
From 2016 until now, the Georgia association allowed individual schools and school boards to decide what teams transgender students could play on. The association includes public schools and some private schools. GHSA Executive Director Robin Hines said the change just reverts back to the birth certificate rule that existed “forever” before 2016.
“This is focusing on athletic equity and competitive balance,” Hines said.
It's unclear if any transgender students were participating in sports, though. Proponents of a ban listed no specific examples. Hines said he's been told that a few transgender athletes have run in boys cross-country, but said the association does not formally track the issue.
The spotlight swung to GHSA after Georgia lawmakers, unable to agree on a law banning transgender students from playing sports matching their gender identity, passed House Bill 1084 reiterating GHSA’s existing power to regulate the issue.
The last-minute deal was reached after Kemp prodded lawmakers to act on the final night of Georgia's legislative session. The passage of the bill was so rushed that many lawmakers didn't have copies of the text and didn't know what they were voting on.
Opponents said they were surprised that the association acted Wednesday without study, pointing to language in the bill that had seemed to call for a study committee. They said they were open to some kind of regulation, but opposed an outright ban.
“Their actions, to move so hastily and without consideration of the harms that this will do, without actually researching the complexities and nuances of this issue, will ultimately hurt kids throughout Georgia," said Jeff Graham, the executive director of Georgia Equality, a group that advocates for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.
Graham suggested that some public school districts whose representatives voted for their policy were defying their own policies that are more welcoming to transgender students. Opponents also warned that a ban could violate Title IX of federal education law prohibiting sex discrimination, an executive order signed by Democratic President Joe Biden that prohibits discrimination based on gender identity in school sports and elsewhere, as well as rulings by federal courts.
Republican House Speaker David Ralston of Blue Ridge had blocked putting the ban in law, but agreed to the compromise. He told reporters moments after the bill passed that he didn't want transgender children “targeted,” and planned to tell GHSA as much.
However, Ralston spokesperson Kaleb McMichen said Wednesday that the House Speaker hadn't talked to the association about the subject.
“We don't have a comment on GHSA's decision — it was theirs to make,” McMichen said.
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Editor, the Advocate:
Victoria Advocate has carefully listed the charges against Javier Lane and I have read every word. I was not comforted by an investigation by the Texas Rangers. Not more than three months have passed that I read in The New York Times a front-page Sunday edition headline “Texas Rangers Corrupt.”
This was not news to me.
Not too many years ago, Tom, my son who lives in an apartment in San Antonio where many of the renters are students of Incarnate Word and Trinity universities, told me he heard two gunshots fired near his apartment. The police were never called. No arrival of the sounds of sirens or red lights. When Tom went to work, he saw a body lying on the ground between two vehicles with Texas Rangers insignias on the doors. That made me wonder if some youth had to call home to get help and the Rangers came.
In a nearby town, a man died in the wrong bed. The Rangers moved the man’s body. It was important that the body be moved.
Nelson Rockefeller who was mayor of New York and Vice President for Gerald Ford died away from home and it was in the press. Too bad he didn’t have the Texas Rangers.
It was wonderful to read the Victoria Advocate paper about the coverup of the murder of a 28-year-old man, Javier Lane, because he had a record.
It is certainly a comfort to read the Victoria Advocate, in print for 176 years, and the journalists who seek the truth and write so well.
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The Supreme Court’s apparent intention toabolish a nationwide right to abortion, spelled out in a draft opinion leaked this week, will expand the battlefield of the nation’s most highly charged culture war, taking it to states where abortion access has long been assured.
Democrats in blue states are bracing for a wave of legal attacks and other maneuvers seeking to undermine access, and some are even taking steps to enshrine the right to abortion in their constitutions, making it much more difficult to impose a ban in the future.
Republican states are expected to ban or restrict abortion, but tactics also could include an aggressive effort to go beyond their borders to sue abortion providers and find other ways to punish those who assist a woman in securing an abortion.
The potential to roll back established abortion rights already has emerged in states with divided political control, including Pennsylvania and Virginia. California and Colorado are pushing to protect abortion access in their constitutions, a stronger step than passing a law. Connecticut and Washington state have already taken steps to shield providers from possible lawsuits as they anticipate women seeking abortions would cross state lines.
“We will not allow the tentacles of Texas to get into Washington state,” said Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee, who vowed to make Washington a sanctuary for those seeking abortion.
Oregon lawmakers included $15 million in their state budget to help pay for people to travel to the state to get abortions and California has a similar bill.
The rhetoric on both sides points to a growing fight over access, with anti-abortion advocates hoping to shrink the number of states where the procedure remains legal if Roe is overturned. Roughly half of U.S. states are expected to move quickly to ban or greatly restrict abortion if that happens.
A new law in Idaho, currently blocked by the state Supreme Court, would allow family members of all involved to sue abortion providers, an example of the tactics to come.
“The next chapter of the conflict is really going to be about essentially what happens with interstate conflicts,” said Mary Ziegler, a legal historian at Florida State University’s law school.
Many states with one-party control of government already have chosen their side. The handful of states with divided politics are up for grabs.
In Pennsylvania, abortion is legal under state law for the first 24 weeks of pregnancy. The law’s survival is on the line in this year’s race for governor.
Gov. Tom Wolf, a Democrat who has vetoed recent legislation restricting abortion, is not running because of term limits. The race to replace him is between a similarly minded Democrat, state Attorney General Josh Shapiro, and a primary field of nine Republicans who all say they would sign restrictions passed by the Legislature, which is likely to remain under GOP control.
One Republican candidate, state Sen. Doug Mastriano, supports a ban at six weeks of pregnancy without exceptions for rape, incest or saving the life of the mother.
“There is one way and one way only for us to ensure that women have the legal right to continue to make decisions over their own bodies in Pennsylvania and that is winning this governor’s race,” Shapiro said during a conference call with reporters this week.
In North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper and other state Democrats have framed the November election as one in which they must prevent the GOP from winning back veto-proof majorities in the Legislature. With every seat up for election in November, Republicans need to gain five seats to restore that control.
“Republicans in our state are on the verge of gaining veto-proof supermajorities in Raleigh. If they succeed, you can add North Carolina to the list of states that will ban abortions,” Cooper, who has vetoed efforts to limit abortion since 2019, said in a recent fundraising letter.
Campaigns for two state Supreme Court seats are expected to be even more intense because the court could hear challenges to any new abortion restrictions. Democrats currently hold four of the seven seats, including two on the ballot this year.
Republican Party Chairman Michael Whatley said in a release that the balance of the General Assembly and the Supreme Court “has never been more important” to ensure that “pro-life majorities” are in charge in a post-Roe future.
The potential to undermine abortion access also is surfacing in Virginia, where Democrats lost their total hold on state government last November when Republicans flipped the House of Delegates and won the governor’s office. Democrats control the state Senate by only one vote and have one caucus member who opposes abortion and has indicated an openness to new restrictions.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin describes himself as “pro-life,” though he has said he supports exceptions in cases of rape, incest or to save a woman’s life. He said this week that it was premature to speculate on what the Supreme Court’s final decision would be or how he and lawmakers might proceed.
In Minnesota, where control of the legislative chambers is divided between the parties, two anti-abortion amendments to a health and human services bill narrowly failed on procedural votes in the Democrat-controlled House. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz vowed in an email to supporters this week that “no abortion ban will ever become law” as long as he’s governor; the Republican candidates vying to challenge his re-election bid all support a ban.
Michigan and Wisconsin, states with Democratic governors and legislatures controlled by Republicans, have pre-Roe abortion bans in state law. Michigan’s governor already has filed a legal challenge to the law, while Wisconsin’s attorney general, Democrat Josh Kaul, said he expects litigation as well.
“(The) ban wasn’t just dormant,” he said. “It was unconstitutional for 50 years.”
Some deeply Democratic states are moving quickly to try to shore up abortion rights. California Gov. Gavin Newsom and top Democratic leaders in the Legislature committed to asking voters to “enshrine the right to choose” in the state constitution, steps also in the works in Vermont and Colorado.
California already has some of the most expansive abortion protections in the country. But legislative leaders say the amendment would make it much harder to repeal those protections should the political winds change and future lawmakers seek to impose restrictions.
Democrats also believe it would shield the state from any adverse state court decisions or federal abortion bans if Republicans were to win control of Congress.
“The unimaginable can happen,” said state Sen. Nancy Skinner, a Democrat from Berkeley. “Unless we are explicit about what we are protecting … some day some court could interpret privacy as not including my right to an abortion. And that’s what we’re trying to protect against.”
Colorado Democrats and advocates say they will seek a ballot measure in 2024 to enshrine abortion access in the constitution and repeal a 1980s constitutional amendment that bans public funding for abortion.
Democratic House Majority Leader Daneya Esgar said an amendment is needed “because state legislatures can change, and depending on who has the majority, they can write into law their ideologies. This is fundamental for Colorado women, no matter who’s in charge.”
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Britain’s richest man fighting back after $7.4b bid for Chelsea rejected
British businessman Jim Ratcliffe remains interested in buying Chelsea despite having his late bid for the London club dismissed.
Ratcliffe, reportedly Britain’s richest man with a net worth of more than $22 billion, revealed last week he was putting forward an offer for the Blues totalling $7.4 billion — after Russian owner Roman Abramovich was forced to sell because of sanctions over his ties to Vladimir Putin.
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Of those funds, $3.1 billion of investment would go into the Chelsea squad and stadium redevelopment over the next 10 years, while a further $4.3 billion would be committed to a charitable trust to support victims of the war in Ukraine.
However, Ratcliffe’s offer came weeks after the deadline for interested parties to submit their bids to American bank Raine, who are overseeing the sale process.
The 69-year-old explored a potential bid for Chelsea in 2019, but instead purchased French club Nice.
His petrochemicals company Ineos also owns Swiss side FC Lausanne, the former Team Sky cycling franchise and sponsors Formula One constructors’ world champions Mercedes.
Abramovich put the club up for sale on March 2 before being sanctioned the following week by the British government over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“We’ve been rejected out of hand by Raine, but we will keep reminding people we are still here,” Ineos director Tom Crotty told Bloomberg on Wednesday.
Ratcliffe opened up on his sadness at being cast aside in an exclusive interview with the BBC, criticising the “disappointing communication” since he made his monster offer.
“We had a communication with Raine and met with them at the end of last week. We presented a bid but have heard very little back from them,” Ratcliffe said.
“My message to Raine is don’t discount our offer. We are British and have great intentions for Chelsea. If I was Raine I wouldn’t close any door.
“We’re not interested in making money out of Chelsea. The investment in Chelsea is a long-term thing.
“Can we run that club really, really well and turn it into one of the finest clubs in Europe? That’s our ambition with Chelsea.”
Ratcliffe also spoke of his “angst” at Chelsea “ending up in hands of people who don’t have long term vision”.
The bid fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly has received preferred bidder status from Raine.
Boehly has united with fellow Dodgers co-owner Mark Walter, British businessman Jonathan Goldstein, Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss and US investment firm Clearlake Capital.
The Boehly consortium is now in exclusive talks to try and seal the deal with time running out before a special licence granted to the club to keep operating expires on May 31.
However, there are fears for the future of the club should Abramovich renege of his initial promise not to call in loans exceeding $2.8 billion.
The Times reported on Tuesday that Abramovich is claiming the sanctions prevent him from being able to write off that debt.
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Distillate U.S. Fundamental Stability & Value ETF (NYSEARCA:DSTL – Get Rating) was up 0.7% on Monday . The company traded as high as $42.46 and last traded at $42.31. Approximately 171,867 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 56% from the average daily volume of 110,501 shares. The stock had previously closed at $42.00.
The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $43.96 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $44.29.
A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Madison Asset Management LLC increased its stake in Distillate U.S. Fundamental Stability & Value ETF by 49.6% in the third quarter. Madison Asset Management LLC now owns 1,038,617 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,542,000 after purchasing an additional 344,136 shares during the last quarter. Oxbow Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Distillate U.S. Fundamental Stability & Value ETF by 2.4% in the 4th quarter. Oxbow Advisors LLC now owns 215,122 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,956,000 after purchasing an additional 5,119 shares in the last quarter. OLD Mission Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of Distillate U.S. Fundamental Stability & Value ETF in the 4th quarter valued at about $1,577,000. Finally, Captrust Financial Advisors lifted its stake in shares of Distillate U.S. Fundamental Stability & Value ETF by 98.3% in the 3rd quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors now owns 2,510 shares of the company’s stock valued at $103,000 after purchasing an additional 1,244 shares in the last quarter.
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Cavotec nets €15.7M shore power order from ‘major’ shipping line
Swiss cleantech company Cavotec has secured a shore power order worth €15.7 million (around $16.57 million) from an undisclosed ‘major global shipping line’ for a series of newbuild containerships.
Under the contract, Cavotec will supply its ship-mounted shore power systems that connect ships to shoreside electrical power in ports.
Deliveries are scheduled to start in the fourth quarter of 2022 and continue throughout 2023 and 2024.
Commenting on the order, Cavotec’s CEO, Mikael Norin, said: “This order further validates the strategy we launched a year ago to fully focus on cleantech solutions as previous niche markets are becoming mass markets and emphasise how Cavotec is a valuable partner in the decarbonisation of the global maritime sector.”
Norin added that the company started 2022 with a record high level of new orders and that the order backlog in the first quarter grew another 26% compared to three months earlier.
In March, Cavotec was awarded contracts to supply shore power connection systems for a number of 13,000 TEU and 7,000 TEU newbuild containerships owned by Chartworld and Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS), respectively.
Additionally, the Swiss company won an order from an unnamed shipping line for shore power equipment to be retrofitted to some of the largest containerships in the world.
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Fed raises key rate by a half-point in bid to tame inflation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to curb the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by an sizable half-percentage point. The half-point hike in the Fed’s key rate — its largest since 2000 — raised it to a range of 0.75% to 1%, the highest point since the pandemic struck two years ago. The Fed will likely follow Wednesday’s move with the fastest pace of hikes in 30 years. The Fed also announced Wednesday that it will start reducing its huge $9 trillion balance sheet, which consists mainly of Treasury and mortgage bonds. Reducing the Fed’s holdings will have the effect of further raising loan costs throughout the economy.
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Markets cheer after Powell downplays even larger rate hikes
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks soared to their biggest gain in two years Wednesday and bond yields dropped after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell downplayed the likelihood of an even larger rate increase than the one just announced Wednesday. That allayed concerns that the central bank was on its way to a massive increase of three-quarters of a percentage point at its next meeting in June. The comments came after the Fed announced a half-point increase in its benchmark rate as part of its effort to fight inflation. The S&P 500 jumped 3%. The yield on the 2-year Treasury fell sharply, to 2.64%.
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Biden showcases deficit progress in bid to counter critics
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is highlighting new figures showing the government’s red ink will grow less than expected this year and the national debt will shrink this quarter as he tried to counter criticism of his economic leadership and growing dismay over inflation going into midterm elections that will decide control of Congress. The dip in the national debt is an achievement that eluded former President Donald Trump despite his promises to improve the federal balance sheet. Strong job gains over the past 16 months have increased total incomes and led to additional tax revenues. That means this fiscal year’s budget deficit will decline $1.5 trillion, better than initially forecast. Still, the long-term outlook is problematic.
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EU takes major step toward Russian oil ban, new sanctions
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s chief executive has called on the 27-nation bloc to ban oil imports from Russia in a sixth package of sanctions over the war in Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told EU lawmakers on Wednesday that she envisions member nations phasing out imports of crude oil within six months and refined products by the end of the year. The proposals must be unanimously approved to take effect and are likely to be the subject of fierce debate. Von der Leyen conceded that getting all 27 EU members to agree on oil sanctions “will not be easy.” Some landlocked countries are highly dependent on Russian oil.
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Elon Musk asked to testify on Twitter by UK Parliament
LONDON (AP) — A British parliamentary committee scrutinizing draft online safety legislation has invited Elon Musk to discuss his plans to buy Twitter and the changes he’s proposing for the social media platform. Parliament’s digital committee asked the Tesla CEO on Wednesday to give evidence about his proposals “in more depth.” Musk said it’s too early to give an answer because shareholders haven’t voted on the Twitter deal yet. The committee said it’s interested in Musk’s plans, especially his intention to roll out verification for all users, which echoes its own recommendations. The U.K. government’s online safety bill would give regulators wide-ranging powers to crack down on digital and social media companies.
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Intuit to pay $141M settlement over ‘free’ TurboTax ads
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s attorney general is announcing that the company behind the TurboTax tax-filing program will pay $141 million to customers across the United States who were deceived by misleading promises of free tax-filing services. Under the terms of a settlement signed by the attorneys general of all 50 states, Intuit Inc. will suspend TurboTax’s “free, free, free” ad campaign and pay restitution to nearly 4.4 million taxpayers. New York Attorney General Letitia James began investigating Intuit after the news organization ProPublica reported in 2019 that the company was charging low-income customers for tax services that they should have received for free.
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Moderna Q1 profit triples on robust COVID vaccine sales
NEW YORK (AP) — COVID-19 vaccine sales helped Moderna triple its net income in a better-than-expected first quarter. The vaccine maker said Wednesday that revenue from its coronavirus preventive shots jumped to $5.92 billion from $1.73 billion in last year’s quarter, when the vaccines were debuting in most markets. More than 217 million doses of Moderna’s Spikevax vaccine have been administered in the U.S., where it is one of three approved options for adults. In the first quarter, Moderna earned $3.7 billion, compared to $1.2 billion in last year’s quarter.
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Airbus posts profit, plans new jet assembly line in Alabama
PARIS (AP) — Airbus says its first-quarter profit rose sharply from a year ago, as the airlines that buy its planes recover from the worst of the pandemic. And it’s planning to build a second assembly line at its plant in Mobile, Alabama, to hit ambitious new production targets. Airbus said Wednesday that it earned 1.22 billion euros ($1.28 billion) in the first three months of this year. Revenue is up 15% from a year ago. Airbus says it plans to increase production of its best-selling A320 family of airliners to 75 a month by 2025. Those planes compete with Boeing 737 jets for use on short and medium-range flights.
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The S&P 500 surged 124.69 points, or 3%, to 4,300.17. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 932.27 points, or 2.8%, to 34,061.06. The Nasdaq rose 401.10 points, or 3.2%, to 12,964.86. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies added 51.07 points, or 2.7%, to 1,949.92.
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Gates Industrial (NYSE:GTES – Get Rating) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported $0.26 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.22 by $0.04, MarketWatch Earnings reports. The business had revenue of $893.40 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $867.69 million. Gates Industrial had a return on equity of 12.12% and a net margin of 8.55%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.33 EPS. Gates Industrial updated its FY22 guidance to $1.20-$1.30 EPS.
Shares of Gates Industrial stock traded up $0.28 on Wednesday, reaching $13.29. 899,809 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 919,475. Gates Industrial has a 1-year low of $12.62 and a 1-year high of $18.94. The company has a market capitalization of $3.86 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.04 and a beta of 1.59. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76, a quick ratio of 1.86 and a current ratio of 2.66. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $14.52.
In other news, major shareholder Aggregator (Cayman) L.P. Omaha sold 13,750,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $15.14, for a total transaction of $208,175,000.00. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Insiders own 1.07% of the company’s stock.
Several brokerages recently issued reports on GTES. Morgan Stanley reduced their price objective on shares of Gates Industrial from $17.00 to $16.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, April 7th. Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Gates Industrial from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 12th. Wolfe Research lowered shares of Gates Industrial from an “outperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 6th. KeyCorp dropped their target price on Gates Industrial from $22.00 to $20.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, February 8th. Finally, Barclays dropped their target price on Gates Industrial from $17.00 to $16.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, April 4th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $21.00.
About Gates Industrial (Get Rating)
Gates Industrial Corporation PLC designs and manufactures power transmission equipment. Its products serves harsh and hazardous industries such as agriculture, construction, manufacturing and energy, to everyday consumer applications such as printers, power washers, automatic doors and vacuum cleaners and virtually every form of transportation.
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New Role Supports Flack Metal Bank Business Development
CHICAGO, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flack Global Metals deepens its bench and continues to attract top talent in the metals space with the addition of Jennifer Betts as Sr. Vice President of Business Development. Flack Global Metals (FGM) is an innovative domestic flat-rolled metals distributor and supply chain manager, international commodities trader, and a global hedge fund – purpose-built to deliver certainty. In 2021 FGM launched Flack Metal Bank (FMB), the world's premier ferrous metals trading desk, to allow buyers of flat-rolled metal products to take advantage of pricing on the forward curve regardless of whether they secure physical inventory from FGM or maintain existing supply relationships.
In her role, Betts will be responsible for implementing the company's business and development strategy to fuel growth for FGM and FMB by opening new channels for physical sales growth and educating the market on the broad range of price risk management services offered by the company.
Betts brings over a decade of experience working with ferrous, non-ferrous and ferro-alloy metals including movement via scrap yards, steel mills and trading companies.
Prior to joining FMB, Betts was Vice President of Business Development, Metals, Americas for Argus Media where she broadly enhanced industry knowledge through her impact on reporting, pricing, and online tools for the ferrous and non-ferrous worlds. Prior to her time at Argus, Betts served as Director of Ferrous Marketing for Becker Iron & Metal and as AK Steel's Raw Materials Manager. She got her start in the metals business as a Brokerage Representative for the Nucor Steel subsidiary The David J. Joseph Company, where she traded non-ferrous and ferrous scrap metal for numerous U.S. regional and international markets. Betts holds an MBA from Xavier University and a B.A. in Finance from Indiana University.
"Jen brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the FGM team," said Jeremy Flack, Founder and Chief Executive Officer. "She will play an integral role in expanding our educational efforts around hedging and supporting our growth strategy including the launch of Flack Metal Bank."
Flack Metal Bank (FMB), separates metal supply from metal pricing for OEMs, allowing them to take advantage of pricing on the forward curve for flat rolled products without disrupting their existing supply relationships. The process involves converting fixed price arrangements into floating and vice versa. FMB creates a relatively easy method for entering into risk management when compared to other methodologies, as all transactions are backed by FGM's balance sheet, trading group, and sophisticated research arm.
ABOUT FLACK GLOBAL METALS
In 2010, Flack Global Metals (FGM) was founded with the mission to reinvent how metal is bought and sold. Twelve years later, the company has evolved into a hybrid organization with three distinct lines of business. FGM is an innovative domestic flat-rolled metals distributor and supply chain manager, an international commodities trader, and a global hedge fund, purpose-built to deliver certainty.
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CINCINNATI (AP) _ American Financial Group Inc. (AFG) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $290 million.
On a per-share basis, the Cincinnati-based company said it had net income of $3.40. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $3.56 per share.
The property and casualty insurer posted revenue of $1.59 billion in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $1.61 billion.
American Financial expects full-year earnings in the range of $10.50 to $11.50 per share.
American Financial shares have increased 6% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $145.78, a rise of 17% in the last 12 months.
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NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC bought a new stake in Dycom Industries, Inc. (NYSE:DY – Get Rating) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 11,500 shares of the construction company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,078,000.
A number of other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company increased its position in shares of Dycom Industries by 0.3% during the third quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 56,997 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $4,060,000 after acquiring an additional 151 shares during the last quarter. State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System raised its holdings in Dycom Industries by 1.8% during the third quarter. State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System now owns 9,969 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $710,000 after purchasing an additional 180 shares in the last quarter. Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp raised its holdings in Dycom Industries by 6.0% during the third quarter. Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp now owns 3,721 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $265,000 after purchasing an additional 209 shares in the last quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System raised its holdings in Dycom Industries by 0.5% during the third quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 41,384 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $2,948,000 after purchasing an additional 225 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC acquired a new position in Dycom Industries in the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.89% of the company’s stock.
Several research analysts have weighed in on the stock. StockNews.com began coverage on shares of Dycom Industries in a research note on Thursday, March 31st. They issued a “buy” rating on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on shares of Dycom Industries from $110.00 to $120.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, March 3rd. B. Riley reduced their price objective on shares of Dycom Industries from $120.00 to $115.00 in a report on Thursday, March 3rd. TheStreet downgraded shares of Dycom Industries from a “b-” rating to a “c+” rating in a report on Wednesday, March 2nd. Finally, UBS Group started coverage on shares of Dycom Industries in a report on Thursday, January 27th. They set a “buy” rating and a $125.00 price target for the company. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating and seven have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $112.14.
Dycom Industries (NYSE:DY – Get Rating) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March 2nd. The construction company reported $0.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters’ consensus estimate of ($0.07) by $0.09. Dycom Industries had a return on equity of 5.94% and a net margin of 1.55%. The firm had revenue of $761.40 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $723.83 million. During the same quarter last year, the business posted ($0.07) EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.4% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts expect that Dycom Industries, Inc. will post 2.99 EPS for the current year.
Dycom Industries Company Profile (Get Rating)
Dycom Industries, Inc provides specialty contracting services in the United States. The company offers program management and engineering services; plans and designs aerial, underground, and buried fiber optic, copper, and coaxial cable systems; and construction, maintenance, and installation services, such as placement and splicing of fiber, copper, and coaxial cables to telecommunications providers.
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The Charlotte softball team swept Florida International in a weekend series from Friday, April 29 to Sunday, May 1. The 49ers won all three games in the Conference USA (C-USA) series. The team boasts a 30-20 overall record with a C-USA record of 10-11.
Game one:
The first game on Friday went nine innings. The contest was low-scoring as no runs were scored in the first three innings. In the bottom of the fourth, FIU got on the board first. The Panthers' Brittany Phillips stole second base, followed by an error that scored Madison Lewis. The Panthers took an early 1-0 over the 49ers.
Through six innings, the score remained the same. Charlotte tied the game up in the top of the seventh when Madelyn Wright doubled to score Makalah Mitchell. The Panthers could not convert in the bottom of the seventh, which forced the game into extra innings.
After a quiet eighth inning, the 49ers looked to take the lead in the ninth. Wright hit a two-run homer bringing home Anna Devereaux. In the bottom of the ninth, the Panthers looked to come back. FIU had the bases loaded with two outs, but Charlotte forced Lewis to fly out to secure the 3-1 win for the 49ers.
Game two:
The 49ers looked to win the series on Saturday. They started strong in the first inning scoring five runs. Once again, Wright got things going for the 49ers as she connected on an RBI single to score Mekayla Frazier.
A Kourtney Gremillion sacrifice fly scored Bailey Vannoy, then Lindsey Walljasper hit a three-run home run to put the 49ers ahead 5-0.
FIU started to cut into the deficit in the second as Brianna Hill double scoring two runs. After two innings, the 49ers lead 5-2.
The 49ers kept it going in the third, scoring five more runs. Walljasper once again hit another home run, scoring two, then Vannoy hit a double, scoring Frazier. Ella Chancey looked to get in on the action as she singled and advanced to second on the throw as Vannoy scored. Chancey then scored off a Wright single to extend Charlotte's lead to 10-2.
The 49ers closed out the game to win the series.
Game three:
The 49ers looked to complete the sweep in the series finale. The 49ers got off to a fast start out of the gates as Vannoy hit a solo home run to start the first. The 49ers continued their scoring in the third and fourth. Chancey hit a solo homer in the third, and Gremillion hit a two-run home run in the fourth. The 49ers pushed their lead to 4-0 over four innings.
The 49ers held on to win the game and sweep the Panthers.
The pitching of Amelia Wiercioch was the main reason behind Sunday's shutout win, as she pitched all seven innings and threw a no-hitter. She also had seven strikeouts in the game leading the 49ers to victory.
Key Performances:
Wright and Walljasper were crucial for the 49ers in this series as they combined for four runs and seven hits in Friday and Saturday's games.
Wright, who pitched Friday's game, was also responsible for all three runs scored as she recorded an RBI double and a two-run home run. Walljasper, who pitched in Saturday's game, also hit two home runs.
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) _ Quotient Technology Inc. (QUOT) on Wednesday reported a loss of $26.3 million in its first quarter.
The Salt Lake City-based company said it had a loss of 28 cents per share.
The digital coupons company posted revenue of $78.5 million in the period.
For the current quarter ending in July, Quotient Tech said it expects revenue in the range of $68 million to $76 million.
The company expects full-year revenue in the range of $330 million to $345 million.
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Cooking oils see historic price hikes due to Ukraine war
GENEVA - Cooking oils are the latest commodity to be impacted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The United Nations says prices for world food commodities like grains and vegetable oils have reached their highest levels as a result of Russia’s military assault on its European neighbor.
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said last month that its Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in international prices for a basket of commodities, averaged 159.3 points last month, up 12.6% from February.
The ongoing war has prompted a 17.1% rise in the price of grains, including wheat and others like oats, barley and corn. Together, Russia and Ukraine account for around 30% and 20% of global wheat and corn exports, respectively.
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But vegetable oils have seen the largest price increase with a price index rise of 23.2%. The increase has largely been driven by higher quotations for sunflower seed oil that is used for cooking. Ukraine is the world's leading exporter of sunflower oil, and Russia is No. 2.
"There is, of course, a massive supply disruption, and that massive supply disruption from the Black Sea region has fueled prices for vegetable oil," said Josef Schmidhuber, deputy director of FAO's markets and trade division.
"Essentially, there are no exports through the Black Sea, and exports through the Baltics is practically also coming to an end," he added.
Soaring food prices and disruption to supplies coming from Russia and Ukraine have threatened food shortages in countries in the Middle East, Africa and parts of Asia where many people already were not getting enough to eat.
Sunflower Oil shelves are seen partially empty in Tesco, on May 03, 2022 in Salisbury, United Kingdom.
Those nations rely on affordable supplies of wheat and other grains from the Black Sea region to feed millions of people who subsist on subsidized bread and bargain noodles, and they now face the possibility of further political instability.
Other large grain producers like the United States, Canada, France, Australia and Argentina are being closely watched to see if they can quickly ramp up production to fill in the gaps, but farmers face issues like climbing fuel and fertilizer costs exacerbated by the war, drought and supply chain disruptions.
In the Sahel region of Central and West Africa, the disruptions from the war have added to an already precarious food situation caused by COVID-19, conflicts, poor weather and other structural problems, said Sib Ollo, senior researcher for the World Food Program for West and Central Africa in Dakar, Senegal.
"There is a sharp deterioration of the food and nutrition security in the region," he told reporters, saying 6 million children are malnourished and nearly 16 million people in urban areas are at risk of food insecurity.
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Jesse Lingard opted to stay at Manchester United in January despite plenty of interest from other clubs, but still hasn’t quite got the regular game time under Ralf Rangnick.
United’s home win against Brentford provided a big send off for a plethora of players who got a warm reception – but Lingard was left on the bench – despite a 20-year stint with the Red Devils.
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Even Lingard’s brother hit out at Man United for being ‘classless’.
The 29-year-old’s contract is set to expire this summer and will surely be looking for a return to form that he enjoyed with West Ham last season.
As a result, his odds for a move away from Old Trafford are clear with his ability likely to attract some big clubs from Premier League clubs.
Newcastle are the favourites as they will be eyeing up the summer transfer window for a few more marquee signings to add to their incredibly successful January transfers.
The Toon have the added benefit of plenty of backing from their owners who already shelled out nearly £100m in the winter window.
However, West Ham are firmly in contention according to Betfair, who have the London side as the clear second-favourites.
Jesse Lingard next club odds
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- Newcastle 2/1
- West Ham 7/2
- Sevilla 5/1
- Inter 15/2
- AC Milan 17/2
- Dortmund 9/1
- Tottenham 10/1
Lingard enjoyed his stint with the Hammers, scoring nine and assisting four in just 16 appearances.
The east London club were keen to keep him and sign a permanent contract but talks and deals repeatedly fell through last summer and in the winter.
A move abroad isn’t out the question either with Sevilla the main club outside of England to secure a deal with Lingard.
Meanwhile, Serie A clubs Inter and AC Milan are firmly in with an outside chance of snapping up the England midfielder’s signature.
The England midfielder is also 9/1 to join-up with international teammate Jude Bellingham at Borussia Dortmund, along with Erling Haaland, who is also on many club’s transfer targets.
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India, Germany Express Support For Global Tax Deal
By Matthew Guerry · May 4, 2022, 4:48 PM EDT
India and Germany reiterated their support for the agreement to overhaul the international tax system at a meeting of high-level government officials, according to a joint statement issued by both countries....
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Urijah Faber explains why TJ Dillashaw vs. Aljamain Sterling is the fight to make
Urijah Faber has explained why TJ Dillashaw vs Aljamain Sterling is the fight that needs to be made at bantamweight. Following on from Aljamain Sterling’s win over Petr Yan at UFC 273, fans have been wondering who the champion will defend the belt against next. The division is as stacked as...
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Madrid: Real Madrid have done it again.
The 13-time European champions produced yet another magical Champions League night at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday (Thursday AEST), rallying late with two goals in two minutes by substitute Rodrygo to force extra time and defeat Manchester City 3-1 to reach their first final in four seasons.
Karim Benzema, the hero of Madrid’s previous Champions League comebacks this season, converted a penalty kick in extra time for the decisive goal that allowed Madrid to advance 6-5 on aggregate after a 4-3 first-leg semi-final loss in which they were lucky to escape losing by a bigger margin.
Madrid had already pulled off thrilling comebacks at the Bernabeu against Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16 and Chelsea in the quarter-finals.
By doing it again against City, Madrid booked a spot in the May 28 final in Paris against Liverpool, who advanced after defeating Villarreal on Tuesday. Madrid defeated Liverpool in the 2018 final, when the Spanish powerhouse clinched a record-extending 13th title.
The result ended City’s quest for their first Champions League trophy. Pep Guardiola’s team lost in the final last year to Chelsea.
The crowd at the Bernabeu kept chanting “Si se puede (Yes we can)” throughout the match, but Madrid looked beaten near the end of regulation before Rodrygo scored his goals two minutes apart. Riyad Mahrez had put City ahead in the 73rd but the Brazilian forward equalised in the 90th and got the go-ahead goal with a header a minute into stoppage time.
A few minutes before Rodrygo’s first goal, Ferland Mendy had saved Madrid from conceding a second goal that could have sealed City’s qualification by clearing the ball in front of the goal line while tumbling backward to keep an attempt by Jack Grealish from going in.
Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois moments later saved a Grealish shot with the bottom of his cleat.
Madrid carried all the momentum into extra time and Benzema gave the hosts the 3-1 lead by converting a 95th-minute penalty kick after he was fouled inside the area.
It was the 15th Champions League goal this season for Benzema, the competition’s leading scorer. It was his 10th goal in the knockout stage alone, tying Cristiano Ronaldo’s record in a single season.
Benzema had scored hat-tricks when Madrid rallied against both PSG and Chelsea. Madrid came back against PSG after losing the first leg in Paris and conceding early in the second leg at the Bernabeu. Against Chelsea, Madrid won the first match 3-1 but were down 3-0 in the second leg before rallying in extra time, when Benzema again scored the deciding goal.
Wednesday’s game started tighter than last week’s back-and-forth first leg in Manchester, but City eventually opened the scoring when Mahrez found the top corner with a firm left-footed one-timer from inside the area following a pass by Bernardo Silva, who attracted the Madrid defenders before feeding the ball to his teammate.
Mahrez had scored both of City’s goals in the second leg of last season’s semi-final against PSG. The Algerian became the first City player to scored seven times in a single Champions League campaign.
Madrid had scored 22 goals in their last eight games in all competitions but struggled to get past the City defence.
Benzema set up Rodrygo’s first goal from inside the area, and Marco Asensio flicked Dani Carvajal’s cross for the Brazilian’s stunning header in stoppage time.
Rodrygo had scored twice when Madrid clinched the Spanish league title in advance at the Bernabeu on Saturday, when celebrations went late into the evening with players and coach Carlo Ancelotti asking for the fans’ support against Man City.
Fans had already given players a spectacular welcome as the team’s bus arrived before the match on Wednesday, crowding the streets around the Bernabeu.
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