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Police release new photos as they search for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO NEW YORK (AP) — The masked gunman who stalked and killed the leader of one of the largest U.S. health insurance companies outside a Manhattan hotel used ammunition emblazoned with the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose,” two law enforcement officials said Thursday. The words were written in permanent marker, according to one of the officials, who were not authorized to publicly discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. With the gunman still at large, police also released photos of a person they said was wanted for questioning in connection with the shooting. UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, died in a dawn ambush Wednesday as he walked to the company’s annual investor conference at a Hilton hotel in Midtown, blocks from tourist draws such as Radio City Music Hall and the Museum of Modern Art. The reason behind the killing remained unknown, but investigators believe it was a targeted attack. The message left on the ammunition echoes the phrase “delay, deny, defend,” which is commonly used by attorneys and insurance industry critics to describe tactics used to avoid paying claims. It refers to insurers delaying payment, denying a claim and then defending their actions. Health insurers like UnitedHealthcare have become frequent targets of criticism from doctors and patients for complicating access to care. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are bringing Trump's DOGE to Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — It's DOGE time at the U.S. Capitol. Billionaire Elon Musk and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy arrived Thursday on Capitol Hill meeting with legislators behind closed doors about President-elect Donald Trump's plans to “dismantle” the federal government. Trump tapped the two business titans to head his Department of Government Efficiency, tasked with firing federal workers, cutting government programs and slashing federal regulations — all part of what he calls his "Save America" agenda for a second term in the White House. “We're going to see a lot of change around here in Washington,” said House Speaker Mike Johnson, as Musk, with a small child on his shoulders, breezed by and into the private meeting. Washington has seen this before, with ambitious efforts to reduce the size and scope of the federal government that historically have run into resistance when the public is confronted with cuts to trusted programs that millions of Americans depend on for jobs, health care, military security and everyday needs. Hegseth faces senators' concerns not only about his behavior but also his views on women in combat WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth has spent the week on Capitol Hill trying to reassure Republican senators that he is fit to lead President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Defense in the wake of high-profile allegations about excessive drinking and sexual assault. But senators in both parties have also expressed concern about another issue — Hegseth’s frequent comments that women should not serve in frontline military combat jobs. As the former Army National Guard major and combat veteran fights to salvage his Cabinet nomination, meeting with senators for a fourth day Thursday with promises not to drink on the job and assurances he never engaged in sexual misconduct, his professional views on women troops have also come under scrutiny. He said as recently as last month that women “straight up” should not serve in combat roles. North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer said Wednesday that he confronted Hegseth about the issue when they spoke one-on-one. “I said to him, just so you know, Joni Ernst and Tammy Duckworth deserve a great deal of respect,” Cramer said, referring to two female senators who sit on the Senate Armed Services Committee. Both Ernst, R-Iowa, and Duckworth, D-Ill., are combat veterans who served in the Iraq war, and Duckworth lost both legs when a Blackhawk helicopter she was piloting was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade. Hamas official says Gaza ceasefire talks have resumed after weekslong hiatus ISTANBUL (AP) — A Hamas official said Thursday that international mediators have resumed negotiating with the militant group and Israel over a ceasefire in Gaza, and that he was hopeful a deal to end the 14-month war was within reach. Ceasefire negotiations were halted last month when Qatar suspended talks with mediators from Egypt and the United States because of frustration over a lack of progress between Israel and Hamas. But there has been a “reactivation” of efforts in recent days to end the fighting, release hostages from Gaza and free Palestinian prisoners in Israel, according to Bassem Naim, an official in Hamas’ political bureau who spoke with The Associated Press in Turkey. Another official familiar with the talks confirmed the return of Qatari mediators. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the negotiations with the media. Since the talks broke down, there have been significant shifts in the global and regional landscape. Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election, and a ceasefire was declared last week between Israel and Hamas ally Hezbollah in Lebanon. Trump is a staunch supporter of Israel, but Naim said he believes the incoming administration could “affect the situation positively” given that Trump had made halting wars in the region part of his campaign platform. Trump this week called for the release of all hostages held in Gaza by the time he takes office on Jan. 20, saying there would be “hell to pay” if that doesn't happen. Why the rebel capture of Syria's Hama, a city with a dark history, matters BEIRUT (AP) — One of the darkest moments in the modern history of the Arab world happened more than four decades ago, when then-Syrian President Hafez Assad launched what came to be known as the Hama Massacre. From 10,000 to 40,000 people were killed or disappeared in the government attack on the central Syrian city that began on Feb. 2, 1982, and lasted for nearly a month, turning it to ruins. The memory of the government assault and the monthlong siege on the city, which at the time was a stronghold of Syria’s Muslim Brotherhood, remains visceral in Syrian and Arab minds. Now Islamist insurgents have captured the city, tearing down a poster of Hafez Assad’s son, President Bashar Assad, in a moment many Syrians have awaited for over 40 years. The moment carried great symbolism in Syria’s long-running war, which began 13 years ago but many say is rooted in Hama. France's Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he'll name a new prime minister soon PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron vowed Thursday to stay in office until the end of his term, due in 2027, and announced that he will name a new prime minister within days in efforts to overcome the political deadlock following the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier. Macron came out fighting a day after a historic no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes at the National Assembly left France without a functioning government. He laid blame at the door of his opponents on the far right for bringing down Barnier's government. “They chose disorder,” he said. The president said the far right and the far left had united in what he called “an anti-Republican front” and stressed: “I won’t shoulder other people’s irresponsibility.” He said he’d name a new prime minister within days but gave no hints as to who that might be. 7.0 earthquake off Northern California prompts brief tsunami warning SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook a large area of Northern California on Thursday, knocking items off grocery store shelves, sending children scrambling under desks and prompting a brief tsunami warning for 5.3 million people along the U.S. West Coast. The quake struck at 10:44 a.m. west of Ferndale, a small city in coastal Humboldt County, about 130 miles (209 km) from the Oregon border, the U.S. Geological Survey said. It was felt as far south as San Francisco, some 270 miles (435 km) away, where residents felt a rolling motion for several seconds. It was followed by multiple smaller aftershocks. There were no immediate reports of major damage or injury. The tsunami warning was in effect for roughly an hour. It was issued shortly after the temblor struck and covered nearly 500 miles (805 km) of coastline, from the edge of California’s Monterey Bay north into Oregon. Yoon replaces the defense minister as South Korea's parliament moves to vote on their impeachments SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s president replaced his defense minister Thursday as opposition parties moved to impeach both men over the stunning-but-brief imposition of martial law that brought armed troops into Seoul streets. The Democratic Party and other small opposition parties submitted a joint motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday over his martial law declaration the previous night. Martial law lasted about six hours, as the National Assembly quickly voted to overrule the president, forcing his Cabinet to lift it before daybreak Wednesday. Jo Seoung-lae, spokesperson of the Democratic Party, said it will push for a National Assembly vote on Yoon's impeachment motion on Saturday, calling his martial law declaration an “unconstitutional, illegal rebellion or coup.” On Thursday, Yoon’s office said he decided to replace Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun with Choi Byung Hyuk, a retired general who is South Korea’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Yoon’s office didn’t provide any further comments by him. He hasn’t appeared in public since his televised announcement that martial law was lifted. The US government is closing a women's prison and other facilities after years of abuse and decay WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal Bureau of Prisons is permanently closing its “rape club” women’s prison in California and will idle six facilities in a sweeping realignment after years of abuse, decay and mismanagement, The Associated Press has learned. The agency informed employees and Congress on Thursday that it plans to shutter the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California, and its deactivate minimum-security prison camps in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Colorado, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Florida. Staff and inmates are being moved to other facilities, the agency said. In a document obtained by the AP, the Bureau of Prisons said it was taking “decisive and strategic action” to address “significant challenges, including a critical staffing shortage, crumbling infrastructure and limited budgetary resources.” The agency said it is not downsizing and is committed to finding positions for every affected employee. The closures are a striking coda to the Biden administration's stewardship of the Justice Department's biggest agency. After repeatedly promising to reform FCI Dublin and other troubled facilities, Bureau of Prisons Director Colette Peters is pivoting to closures and consolidation, citing inadequate staffing and staggering costs to repair aging infrastructure. The permanent shutdown of FCI Dublin seven months after a temporary closure in the wake of staff-on-inmate abuse that led to the “rape club” moniker is the clearest sign yet that the agency — which has more than 30,000 employees, 158,000 inmates and an annual budget of about $8 billion — is unable or unwilling to rehabilitate its most problematic institutions. From outsider to the Oval Office, bitcoin surges as a new administration embraces crypto NEW YORK (AP) — Born from the ashes of the 2008 global financial crisis, bitcoin arrived after trust had withered in the financial system and in Washington's ability to protect those who must participate in it. Now, it's Washington's very embrace of bitcoin that's helping to send its price to records and lining the pockets of its believers. Bitcoin briefly surged above $103,000 after President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to nominate Paul Atkins, a former regulator who's seen as friendly to crypto, as the next chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission. He would replace Gary Gensler, who critics say has been overly aggressive in his oversight of crypto. It's the latest leg in an astonishing run for bitcoin, whose swings in price are already notoriously extreme. Bitcoin has more than doubled this year, with a particularly big jump coming after Election Day, when its price was sitting below $70,000. During his campaign, Trump called for making the United States “the crypto capital of the planet." The crypto industry, meanwhile, did its part to bring politicians friendly to digital currencies into Washington. Crypto corporations poured over $119 million into influencing federal elections in 2024, primarily into a political action committee dedicated to electing pro-crypto candidates and defeating crypto skeptics, according to a recent review by Public Citizen.
State Department’s disinformation office to close after funding nixed in NDAAANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan gave athletic director Warde Manuel a five-year contract extension Thursday on the heels of over rival Ohio State and to the basketball season. Manuel, who has held the position since 2016, signed through June 30, 2030, the school announced. Manuel of the College Football Playoff selection committee. “During Warde’s tenure as director, Athletics has put a structure in place where our student-athletes compete for Big Ten and national championships, excel in the classroom, and proudly graduate with their University of Michigan degrees,” university President Santa J. Ono said in the announcement. Michigan had a disappointing football season, finishing 7-5 (5-4 Big Ten), but a 13-10 win over then-No. 2 Ohio State took some pressure off of the program. The Buckeyes were favored by 21 points, the widest point spread for the rivalry since 1978, according to ESPN Stats and Info. The Wolverines last year in their final season led by coach Jim Harbaugh, whose tenure at the school involved multiple NCAA investigations for recruiting and sign-stealing allegations. Manuel supported Harbaugh through those processes. In basketball, the women's team made its season debut (No. 23) in the AP Top 25 this week. The men are 7-1 a season coach Juwan Howard, who lost a school-record 24 games in 2023-24 as Michigan plummeted to a last-place finish in the Big Ten for the first time since 1967. Michigan has won 52 Big Ten championships since 2020. “Every day, I am thankful to work at this great institution and to represent Michigan Athletics," Manuel said in a statement. "I especially want to thank the student-athletes, coaches and staff who compete for each of our teams and who have helped us achieve unparalleled success athletically and academically. I am excited to continue giving back to a university that has provided me with so much over my career.” Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up . AP college football: and
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Apple is challenging an order by the Nebraska Tax Commissioner, asking a judge to reverse the decision involving its Nebraska taxable income for the 2017 tax year. “The order approves an assessment that violates Nebraska law and results in taxation that is so disproportionate to petitioners’ Nebraska business activities that it results in taxation that violates the United States Constitution,” Omaha attorney Matthew Ottemann wrote. The petition for review filed in Lancaster County District Court this week involves an Aug. 7, 2020, balance-due notice issued by the Nebraska Department of Revenue to the technology giant headquartered in Cupertino, California. The Nebraska Department of Revenue said an additional $652,066 in taxes were due to the state. The following October, Apple sought a redetermination, saying the notice had wrongfully increased its Nebraska tax base by including dividends received by its foreign subsidiaries not subject to federal tax code. The company’s attorneys said those amounts already had been repatriated to the U.S. when they were included in Apple’s federal taxable income. They argued that — even if the income had been properly included in Apple’s Nebraska tax base — the state had failed to include the foreign sales generating taxable income under the federal tax code for purposes of calculating the amount of taxes apportioned to Nebraska. In the lawsuit, the company’s attorneys said the state’s method resulted in an “unlawful gross distortion.” They allege the department is violating the Commerce Clause by discriminating against Apple’s business activities outside of the state. The Nebraska Department of Revenue disagreed, saying that it had been right to add the foreign subsidiaries’ $281 billion income in the apportionment calculation, resulting in $652,066 additional tax due to the state. On March 28, Jim Titus presided as hearing officer on behalf of the Tax Commissioner at a hearing in Lincoln to consider the issues. On Oct. 29, Tax Commissioner James Kamm denied Apple’s petition for redetermination, saying: “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 changed the federal income tax regime from a worldwide system of taxation, under which the worldwide income of a U.S. corporation was taxed, to a territorial system, under which the tax base of a U.S. corporation is largely limited to its domestic income.” He said that as part of the shift, Congress imposed a one-time “transition tax” on untaxed foreign earnings of foreign corporations owned by U.S. corporations, which is at issue here. The so-called 965 income can only be included once. Titus cited a 2024 Nebraska Supreme Court decision finding that foreign income should not be excluded from Nebraska taxable income base, saying the income does not qualify as “dividends ... deemed to be received.” He declined to determine whether the statute was constitutional, deferring to the “province of the judicial branch.” The decision led to Apple’s appeal filed this week.The ongoing wars in different parts of the world is a cause of serious concern. The recent Russia Ukraine war which began on 24th February 2022 is not coming to an end. The consequences are dire for civilians as well. According to a recent statement by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky some 43,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed and 370,000 injuries had been reported. According to United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) nearly 4 million people have been driven from their homes and are internally displaced and 6.8 million people have crossed into neighbouring countries in the region including Poland, Hungary, Moldova or other countries globally. Nearly 20 million people now require urgent humanitarian aid, many facing life-threatening shortages of essential medicines and food. Crises in the Middle East is deepening every day. After the HAMAS attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, the Israeli Defence forces launched a disproportionate aggression over Gaza. This has killed nearly 45000 civilians, 70% of them being women and children. Bombardments have displaced over 1.5 million people, severely restricting access to clean water, medical care, and shelter, resulting in thousands of preventable deaths. Because of very limited humanitarian aid in Gaza there is serious risk of starvation. Women in the make shift arrangements are living in unhygienic conditions and some of them were pregnant and having difficulty in managing their pregnancy and delivering the babies. This is leading to spread of infection. Sometime back there was a fear of spread of polio in the region. Almost 80% of the infrastructure in Gaza has been destroyed and raised to the ground. This has led to 50% of medical facilities being partially or completely disabled, and hundreds of health workers have been killed or severely injured while serving vulnerable populations. Many of these medical professionals were reportedly killed while actively providing aid amidst bombings and attacks. Several of them developed mental health problems while dealing with the seriously injured and watching small children dying in front of them because of lack of availability of required medical equipment and medicines. Most of Gaza’s hospitals now operate under precarious conditions, struggling with limited supplies, staff, and security threats. Only a few medical facilities remain functional, jeopardizing healthcare for millions of residents. The new Syrian government after the fall of Asad regime is yet to stabilize and is faction ridden. Syria has been in war for a long time and has seen the largest internal displacement of 14 million people. People in Syria are yearning for a lasting peace and in that hope they are supporting the present regime. How the new region will behave only the time will tell because the present rulers are part of the Al-Qaeda and ISIS. What will be their attitude towards rights of women, their education and their healthcare is yet to be known. There are reports of scientists and intelligentsia being killed. Israel has already strengthened and further expanded its control on Golan Heights. With so much instability in the world there is a great danger of escalation of these wars leading to use of nuclear weapons which would be catastrophic and for which medical fraternity has no remedy to offer. As a moral, ethical and professional duty, the doctors and other health workers are trained to cure the sick and the infirm. Therefore any situation, natural or manmade, which affects health of the people, is a cause of concern to them. It is by now well accepted that war is the most serious threat to public health with catastrophic effects on infrastructure and environment and accounts for more deaths & disability than many major diseases combined. It destroys families, communities and sometimes whole cultures. It channels limited resources away from health and other social needs. It is in this situation that the doctors from different countries gathered in Delhi on 1st December in an international seminar to share their concern. After day long deliberations they came out with a declaration demanding resounding global voice for end to wars and promotion of health. They demanded UNO to be made more effective and democratic. Protection of health workers and humanitarian aid in the affected zones be ensured. They also demanded dissolution of the NATO and QUAD. For south Asia the declaration asked for strengthening of SAARC. There was unanimous demand for abolition of nuclear weapons from earth and all nuclear weapons possessing countries to join the multilateral treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons (TPNW) passed by the UN General Assembly in July 2017. This is the only way to save and promote health of the citizens of the world.Wikipedia's most-viewed articles in 2024
iHeartMedia Announces Early Results and Modification of the Terms of the Offers and Consent Solicitations for Existing Notes and Term LoansLet’s cut right to the chase: What the analysis made public yesterday by the Chief Actuary of Canada shows is that if Alberta were to split from the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) it would only be entitled to 20 to 25 per cent of the CPP investment fund, or about $120 billion to $150 billion. In other words, the 2023 report by the Lifeworks consulting firm commissioned and heavily promoted by the United Conservative Party Government that concluded Alberta would be entitled to walk away with 53 per cent of the $575-billion investment fund, about $334 billion, turns out to be just as it appeared, too good to be true. So the complaint by Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner’s spokesperson that “we received their interpretation of the legislation, but it did not contain a number or even a formula for calculating a number” turns out to be not completely accurate. Yes, the government received the report. And, yes, the report didn’t do the math for readers. Nevertheless, upon reading it, Alberta Finance Department experts should have had no difficulty coming up with the conclusions above. Now that the Office of Chief Actuary Assia Billig has publicly released the report , Alberta voters can read it for themselves. Its title may not be all that riveting, but the conclusions of Chief Actuary Position Paper – Subsection 113(2) of the Canada Pension Plan are both clear and persuasive. Section 113(2) of the legislation that created the Canada Pension Plan , by the way, “outlines the calculation that the Minister of Finance shall apply in determining the amount that would be transferred to the Government of Alberta,” the position paper explains. So figuring out what it means, quite literally, is the money question! A very helpful commentary was posted yesterday afternoon on social media by University of Calgary economics professor Trevor Tombe, who is cited in the report as being one of many experts Billig’s staff consulted who reached similar conclusions. In particular, the report pointedly endorses the conclusion published by Dr. Tombe in December 2023 , that the LifeWorks estimate of Alberta’s entitlement was wrong, and the right number is in the 20- to 25-per-cent range. If the same approach were applied to both Alberta and Ontario, Dr. Tombe noted in that 2023 paper, “then it would result in more assets being paid out than actually exist within the CPP.” Needless to say, such an outcome would not just strain Confederation, it would be politically impossible in Canada outside of Quebec, which with its own grandfathered pension has no dog in this fight. “The Chief Actuary’s position, although independently developed, is consistent with the findings of the IAP and the method presented in Dr. Tombe’s paper,” the position paper states – the IAP being the Independent Advisory Panel of actuaries created by her office to gather independent views. While it may not seem completely reassuring, it is said here the Finance Minister’s press secretary can probably be forgiven for not properly understanding the position paper, which, while clearly written, requires a certain level of actuarial expertise not typical of political staffers. Anyway, the Chief Actuary sided with the majority of experts when it came to rejecting the LifeWorks claim the province would be entitled to as much interest as it would have collected if it had set up its own pension plan in 1966. This does not mean the UCP’s pension scheme is not viable, Dr. Tombe noted in his Bluesky commentary, but it does indicate the much smaller contribution rates claimed by the government are not possible. Responding to a commenter, Dr. Tombe concluded that “reading carefully the various pieces of analysis now publicly available would lead to the conclusion that the LifeWorks interpretation will not withstand careful judicial review.” This is an opinion, but obviously a well-informed and important one. Mount Royal University political science professor Duane Bratt weighed in on Bluesky with the opinion that “the Smith government will quietly abandon the APP when there is a change in the federal government. The APP rears its head when there are Liberals in Ottawa, and buries its head when the Conservatives are in office.” I am not so sure. The UCP brain trust has been singularly focused on the huge sums that could become available to prop up Alberta’s oil and gas sector if it got its paws on CPP assets, so don’t expect this divisive scheme to go away any time soon. Support rabble today! We’re so glad you stopped by! Thanks for consuming rabble content this year. rabble.ca is 100% reader and donor funded, so as an avid reader of our content, we hope you will consider gifting rabble with a donation during our summer fundraiser today. Nick Seebruch, editor Whether it be a one-time donation or a small monthly contribution, your support is critical to keep rabble writers producing the work you’ve come to rely on as a part of a healthy media diet. Become a rabble rouser — donate to rabble.ca today. 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Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. raised its stake in Resources Connection, Inc. ( NASDAQ:RGP – Free Report ) by 110.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 53,078 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 27,897 shares during the period. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. owned 0.16% of Resources Connection worth $515,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Resources Connection by 66.4% during the 2nd quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 2,554 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 1,019 shares during the last quarter. Atria Investments Inc lifted its holdings in shares of Resources Connection by 9.6% during the third quarter. Atria Investments Inc now owns 17,723 shares of the company’s stock worth $172,000 after buying an additional 1,547 shares in the last quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of Resources Connection by 13.8% in the second quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 13,623 shares of the company’s stock valued at $150,000 after acquiring an additional 1,649 shares during the period. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. grew its stake in shares of Resources Connection by 15.4% in the second quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 15,595 shares of the company’s stock valued at $172,000 after acquiring an additional 2,083 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CWM LLC grew its stake in shares of Resources Connection by 883.5% in the second quarter. CWM LLC now owns 3,393 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after acquiring an additional 3,048 shares in the last quarter. 93.23% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. Resources Connection Price Performance Shares of Resources Connection stock opened at $8.44 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $282.49 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.44, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.41 and a beta of 0.67. Resources Connection, Inc. has a twelve month low of $7.90 and a twelve month high of $14.63. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $8.56 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $9.91. Resources Connection Announces Dividend The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, December 16th. Investors of record on Friday, November 15th will be given a $0.14 dividend. This represents a $0.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.64%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 15th. Resources Connection’s payout ratio is currently 155.56%. Resources Connection Profile ( Free Report ) Resources Connection, Inc provides consulting services to business customers under the Resources Global Professionals name in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers services in the areas of transactions, including integration and divestitures, bankruptcy/restructuring, going public readiness and support, financial process optimization, and system implementation; and regulations, such as accounting regulations, internal audit and compliance, data privacy and security, healthcare compliance, and regulatory compliance. Recommended Stories Five stocks we like better than Resources Connection What Does Downgrade Mean in Investing? The Latest 13F Filings Are In: See Where Big Money Is Flowing Business Services Stocks Investing 3 Penny Stocks Ready to Break Out in 2025 Top Biotech Stocks: Exploring Innovation Opportunities FMC, Mosaic, Nutrien: Top Agricultural Stocks With Big Potential Want to see what other hedge funds are holding RGP? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Resources Connection, Inc. ( NASDAQ:RGP – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Resources Connection Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Resources Connection and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
Edo govt urges corps members to seek opportunity in agric after service yearNEW YORK , Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report on how AI is redefining market landscape - The global frozen and convenience food market size is estimated to grow by USD 468.9 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.09% during the forecast period. Growing consumer inclination toward vegan frozen foods is driving market growth, with a trend towards escalating need for convenience. However, health risks associated with consumption of frozen foods poses a challenge. Key market players include Ajinomoto Co. Inc., Amys Kitchen Inc., Associated British Foods Plc, Bakkavor Group PLC, Cargill Inc., Conagra Brands Inc., Corporativo Bimbo SA de CV, EUROPASTRY SA, General Mills Inc ., JBS SA, Kellogg Co., Lantmannen ekonomisk forening, McCain Foods Ltd., MTR Foods Pvt. Ltd., Nestle SA, Omar International Pvt. Ltd, The Kraft Heinz Co., Tyson Foods Inc., Unilever PLC, and Vandemoortele NV. AI-Powered Market Evolution Insights. Our comprehensive market report ready with the latest trends, growth opportunities, and strategic analysis- View Free Sample Report PDF Key Market Trends Fueling Growth The convenience foods market, including the frozen food market, is experiencing significant growth due to evolving consumer needs. Health awareness and convenience are key drivers, with consumers seeking practical solutions for busy lifestyles. The processed food trade is booming, especially in the retail industry, which is undergoing digitalization. Temperature monitoring markets are crucial for maintaining food safety and longer shelf life. Raw materials cost and tariffs impact the market, with domestic brands gaining popularity. Trade routes and online shopping platforms are transforming the retail landscape. Frozen food products, such as meal plans, are popular due to their versatility and portability. Globalization and international cuisines are influencing consumer preferences. Food safety, nutritional value, and dietary preferences are critical concerns. Producers and distributors must ensure temperature control to prevent quality degradation and food safety risks. Limited availability of raw frozen food can be a challenge, but innovations in cold chain infrastructure, transportation, and distribution facilities are addressing this. Families are increasingly turning to the packaged food industry for affordable, nutritious, and convenient food options. Changing dietary preferences, such as vegan, paleo, and gluten-free diets, are driving demand for plant-based alternatives and organic, low-calorie choices. Taste, nutrition, and premium ingredients are essential for consumer satisfaction. Environmental concerns and sourcing are becoming important factors, with a focus on farm-to-table and locally sourced produce. Online retailing, including e-commerce and meal delivery services, is disrupting traditional retail channels. Frozen vegetable consumption is on the rise, with fruity frozen desserts, such as raspberry, mango, and strawberry pops, gaining popularity. Contract catering and catering services, including healthcare facilities, correctional facilities, Food Service, social food services, venues and events, sporting events, museums, train stations, and airports, are significant markets for frozen foods. Unique styles and atmospheres are essential for these businesses, with contracted caterers offering superior quality and service. Progressive Grocer highlights trends in breakfast meals, dinners/entrees, frozen meat, processed chicken, full-service restaurants, hotels & resorts, gluten-free ready meals, and fruity frozen desserts. Brands like GoodPop frozen pops and Indian food retailers are innovating with organic pops, fruit juice-based flavors, and frozen potatoes, paneer, cheese parathas, and patties. Labeling requirements and fresh produce are essential for transparency and consumer trust. Canned goods and RTE meals are part of the ready meals segment, with lifestyle diseases driving demand for nutritious options. Offline retail channels, including supermarkets/hypermarkets, convenience stores, grocery stores, and local shops, continue to coexist with e-commerce platforms. The convenience foods market is a dynamic and evolving industry that requires constant innovation and adaptation to meet consumer needs. In today's fast-paced world, consumers seek convenience in their food choices. Frozen and convenience food vendors capitalize on this trend by offering ready-to-eat meals that significantly reduce preparation and clean-up time. The growing number of single-person households and working women contribute to the increasing demand for these products. Refrigeration technology advancements enable vendors to provide a wide variety of flavors and recipes in desired portions or sizes. Convenience is a crucial factor driving the popularity of frozen and convenience foods. Insights on how AI is driving innovation, efficiency, and market growth- Request Sample! Market Challenges The convenience foods market, which includes frozen foods, faces several challenges. With increasing health awareness, consumers are shifting towards raw, locally sourced produce and farm-to-table options. This poses a threat to the processed food trade, including frozen foods. The retail industry is digitalizing, leading to the growth of online shopping platforms. Temperature monitoring is crucial for the frozen food market, as fluctuations can cause quality degradation and food safety risks. Raw materials cost is a significant challenge, especially for domestic brands facing high domestic tariffs. Trade routes and cold chain infrastructure are essential for the distribution of raw frozen food. Producers and distributors must ensure food safety, longer shelf life, and convenient, easy-to-prepare meal options to cater to evolving consumer needs. Dietary preferences, such as vegan, paleo, and gluten-free diets, are driving innovation in the packaged food industry. Premium ingredients, innovative packaging, and gourmet flavors are key differentiators. Environmental concerns are also a factor, with a focus on sustainable sourcing and e-commerce platforms. Frozen fruits, vegetables, seafood, meats, and ready meals are popular options, offering superior nutritional value and versatility. Contract catering and meal delivery services are growing areas, serving healthcare facilities, correctional facilities, and various social food services, including venues and events. The convenience, portability, and longer shelf life of frozen food products make them a practical solution for families and busy lifestyles. The frozen foods market is evolving to meet changing dietary preferences and consumer needs, with a focus on plant-based diets, organic ingredients, and low-calorie choices. Retail channels, including online grocery shopping, brick-and-mortar stores, and doorstep delivery, are adapting to this changing retail landscape. Food safety, labeling requirements, and sodium content are key concerns for health and wellness-conscious consumers. Plant-based alternatives, vegetarianism, veganism, and flexitarian diets are gaining popularity, driving demand for innovative, nutritious, and convenient food options. The frozen vegetable consumption is increasing due to its affordability and nutritional value. Progressive Grocer reports that breakfast meals, dinners/entrees, frozen meat, processed chicken, full-service restaurants, hotels & resorts, and gluten-free ready meals are popular categories in the frozen food market. Fruity frozen desserts, such as raspberry, mango, and strawberry pops, are gaining popularity due to their taste and nutritional value. Indian food retailers offer frozen potatoes, paneer, cheese parathas, and patties. The convenience and versatility of frozen foods make them a practical solution for busy families and individuals, offering a wide range of flavors and dietary options. The frozen food industry is adapting to meet these changing needs, with a focus on superior nutritional value, taste, and convenience. The future of the frozen food market looks bright, with opportunities for growth in various sectors, including online retailing, e-commerce, and meal delivery services. 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The frozen food industry is adapting to meet these changing needs, with a focus on superior nutritional value, taste, and convenience. The future of the frozen food market looks bright, with opportunities for growth in various sectors, including online retailing, e-commerce, and meal delivery services. The market is expected to continue evolving to meet Frozen foods are a popular convenience option for consumers due to their extended shelf life, which is achieved by storing them at very low temperatures. However, the manufacturing process of frozen foods sometimes involves substituting healthy ingredients with less expensive alternatives. For instance, nutritious olive oil may be replaced with rapeseed oil in frozen meals, leading to a loss of antioxidants. Regular consumption of frozen ready meals can pose health risks, including kidney disease, diabetes, dementia, obesity, and high blood pressure. These foods are often high in fat and sodium, contributing to potential health issues. Despite their convenience, it is essential to consider the potential health implications of incorporating frozen foods into one's diet on a frequent basis. Insights into how AI is reshaping industries and driving growth- Download a Sample Report Segment Overview This frozen and convenience food market report extensively covers market segmentation by 1.1 Offline 1.2 Online 2.1 Convenience food 2.2 Frozen food 3.1 Europe 3.2 North America 3.3 APAC 3.4 South America 3.5 Middle East and Africa 1.1 Offline- The offline distribution channel, including supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores, and local merchants, holds a significant share in the global frozen and convenience food market. This segment's dominance is attributed to the wide availability of various frozen and convenience food items, such as peas, chips, fish fillets, bread, preserved fruit, nuts, snacks, pizza sausages, and chicken. Consumers prefer offline channels due to the convenience of finding a vast selection of brands and stock-keeping units (SKUs) at competitive prices. Hypermarkets and supermarkets are popular choices due to their extensive range of offerings. Department stores serve as one-stop solutions for shopping, with the advantage of having all products under one roof. Retailers employ effective marketing and sales strategies, such as attractive displays and competitive pricing, to boost sales. Vendors expand their store operations to increase offline sales and cater to a larger consumer base. Therefore, the offline segment is expected to significantly contribute to the growth of the global frozen and convenience food market during the forecast period. Download complimentary Sample Report to gain insights into AI's impact on market dynamics, emerging trends, and future opportunities- including forecast (2024-2028) and historic data (2017 - 2021) Research Analysis The Frozen and Convenience Food Market encompasses the production, distribution, and sale of ready-to-eat and easy-to-prepare meal options, including frozen foods. This market is driven by several factors, such as health awareness, processed food trade, and retail industry digitalization. Temperature monitoring markets play a crucial role in ensuring food safety and maintaining the quality of frozen food products. Raw materials cost and domestic tariffs significantly impact the market, with domestic brands gaining popularity due to their affordability. Trade routes and online shopping platforms have revolutionized the way consumers access and purchase these products, making them increasingly convenient and portable. Globalization and international cuisines have expanded the market, with a growing demand for frozen meat, processed chicken, and gluten-free ready meals. Meal plans and meal kit services have also gained popularity, offering consumers the convenience of pre-portioned, ready-to-cook ingredients. Frozen foods offer longer shelf life, making them a staple in full-service restaurants, hotels, and resorts. Food safety remains a top priority, with strict regulations in place to ensure the quality and safety of these products. Overall, the Frozen and Convenience Food Market continues to evolve, offering consumers a wide range of convenient, portable, and delicious meal options. (Progressive Grocer, Breakfast meals, Dinners/entrees, Online shopping platforms, Frozen meat, Processed chicken, Full-service restaurants, Hotels & resorts, Gluten-free ready meals) Market Research Overview The Frozen and Convenience Food Market is experiencing significant growth due to evolving consumer needs and globalization. The convenience of frozen food products, longer shelf life, and easy-to-prepare meal options make them a practical solution for busy families and individuals. The processed food trade is thriving as people seek out convenient, ready-to-eat meal plans. Health consciousness is driving demand for organic, low-calorie choices, and plant-based diets. The temperature monitoring market is crucial in maintaining the quality of frozen foods, as temperature fluctuations can lead to quality degradation and food safety risks. The packaged food industry is undergoing digital transformation, with online shopping platforms and meal delivery services becoming increasingly popular. Frozen food products come in various categories, including fruits, vegetables, seafood, and meats, offering consumers a wide range of flavors and dietary preferences. Producers and distributors must ensure food safety and adhere to labeling requirements. The retail industry is also undergoing digitalization, with online grocery shopping and doorstep delivery becoming the new norm. Retail channels are evolving, with e-commerce platforms and meal delivery services gaining popularity. The convenience of these services is particularly appealing to consumers during the ongoing pandemic. Frozen vegetable consumption is on the rise due to their affordability, nutritional value, and convenience. The convenience food market caters to various lifestyles, including vegan, paleo, and gluten-free diets. The market is also seeing an increase in demand for premium ingredients, gourmet flavors, and innovative packaging. Environmental concerns are also influencing consumer choices, with a preference for locally sourced produce, farm-to-table initiatives, and sustainable packaging. The convenience food market is catering to various sectors, including healthcare facilities, correctional facilities, Food Service, and social food services, among others. The convenience food market is diverse and dynamic, offering a wide range of options to cater to changing dietary preferences and consumer needs. From breakfast meals to dinners and entree options, frozen foods provide a convenient, nutritious, and affordable alternative to traditional cooking. The market is expected to continue growing as consumers seek out more convenient, healthy, and sustainable food options. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation Distribution Channel Offline Online Type Convenience Food Frozen Food Geography Europe North America APAC South America Middle East And Africa 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. 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