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Qatar tribune Tribune News Network Doha Russian GM Andrey Esipenko, playing under the FIDA flag, ensured a draw in the final round against Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi to claim his maiden Qatar Masters Chess 2024 trophy at the Aspire Zone Hall on Thursday. The 22-year-old held his nerves in the final finishing with a total tally of 7.5 points in nine rounds of Swiss system in the FIDE tournament. Erigaisi ended second with 7 points. Esipenko got richer by $25,000 besides the trophy for his efforts that included six wins and three draws. Erigaisi, 21, picked up $15,000 as runners-up. “I feel incredibly fortunate to have won here in Qatar,” a delighted said Esipenko. “I’m grateful for all the support I’ve received and I’ll strive to maintain this high level of play in the coming tournaments that I take part in,” he added. Esipenko, unbeaten in Doha this time, won against India’s CM Yash Bharadia, Egypt’s GM Adham Fawzy, India’s GM Surya Shekhar Ganguly, India’s GM Rithvik R Raja, UAE’s GM Abdulrahman Saleh Salem and Armania’s GM Shant Sargsyan. He shared points with Bulgarian GM Arkadij Naiditsch and Iran’s GM Bardiya Daneshvar before drawing with Erigaisi. Erigaisi expressed his disappointment at falling short of the title. “I was hoping to win, especially as the top seed,” he said. “I aimed to break the tie in the decisive game but fell short in the critical moves.” Erigaisi’s second-place finish meant Fabiano Caruana still leads the FIDE Circuit going into the World Rapid & Blitz in New York at the end of the year. If Erigaisi had won in Qatar (without a tie) then he would have surpassed Caruana on the FIDE circuit, with the leader becoming the first player to qualify for the next Candidates that will take place in 2026. Despite the loss, Erigaisi, who recently joined the exclusive 2800+ Elo rating club, praised the tournament’s organisation. “The tournament was exceptionally well-organised,” he said, thanking QCA ‘for their efforts’. The fourth edition of Qatar Masters, organized by the Qatar Chess Association (QCA), attracted more than 300 players from around the world including 110 from India. Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan beat Indian GM Leon Luke Mendonca to end tournament with 7 points. Mendonca wrapped up the tournament with 6 points. Armenian GM Shant Sargsyan, Indian GM Murali Karthikeyan and UAE’s GM Saleh Salem all ended with 6.5 points each. Karthikeyan beat Shamsiddin Vokhidov of Uzbekistan in the final round. Qatar’s IM Husain Aziz concluded his campaign with 3.5 points, finishing in 110th place. He lost to China’s 51st seed Chen Zou in the final round. President of QCA Mohamed Al Mudahka thanked Abdulghani Nasser Al Abdulghani, CEO of Abdulghani Motors, and Sabah Rabia Al Kuwari, Director of Public Relations, Social Responsibility and Sponsorships at Ooredoo, ‘for their great efforts in supporting the tournament’ as the official sponsor of the tournament. “During 10 days, the games that took place were not without excitement and many of the top ranked players were eliminated from the race for the title in the penultimate round. I believe the tournament fulfilled its top billing,” Al Mudahka. Al Mudahka also highlighted the valuable experience gained by Qatari players in the Qatar Masters Open B Tournament which was run parallel to the main event. Libya’s Yousef Alhassadi clinched the B Tournament title with a remarkable eight-point-score from seven wins and two draws. Khaled Al Jamaat, 30th , was the top finisher among Qatari players, after his raised his points to 5.5 with a win over India’s Saravanan Advaith in the final round. After the prize presentation ceremony, Al Mudahka congratulated Episenko for his Qatar Masters victory. The QCA president also applauded the performances of Erigaisi and Abdusattorov, saying they entertained chess lovers in Qatar. Copy 13/12/2024 40DENVER — Garett Bolles wanted to stay with the Broncos. He waited and waited and waited. Now it’s happening. Bolles announced his own news Thursday morning when he posted to social media that he’s sticking around for four more years. Sources confirmed the Broncos and their left tackle are indeed finalizing language on a contract that may well make Bolles a Bronco for life. The extension is for $82 million — $42 million of which is guaranteed — and can rise to as high as $86 million if certain conditions are met, a league source confirmed to The Denver Post. Bolles was entering the final weeks of a four-year, $68 million extension he signed in November of 2020 and his future had looked uncertain throughout the season. At 32 years old, though, the 2017 first-round draft pick has continued to play at a high level and is among the top-ranked pass-blockers in the NFL. Now, he’ll be protecting Bo Nix’s blindside for the foreseeable future. “My job is to play good football day in and day out,” Bolles told The Post in November. “I am not worried about what’s happening. They know I want to be here and finish my career here as a Denver Bronco. ... I have given this organization everything I have. They know where the ball’s at. It’s up to them on what they want to do with it.” Financial terms of the agreement were not immediately available. ©2024 MediaNews Group, Inc. Visit at denverpost.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
By Dharamraj Dhutia MUMBAI, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Indian government bond yields were little changed on Monday, even as U.S. Treasury yields remained elevated, with market participants seeking a firm direction towards the end of the year. The 10-year yield was at 6.7873% as of 10:00 a.m. IST, compared with its previous close of 6.7852%. "With benchmark bond yield around par levels, there is no trading interest from any segment, and people are just waiting to enter the new quarter and new year," trader with a private bank said, referring to the bond's coupon of 6.79%. The daily average trading volume has dropped to around 381 billion rupees ($4.46 billion) over the last two weeks from 719 billion rupees in the prior fortnight, data from the Clearing Corp of India showed. Traders were also monitoring the movement in the rupee, which plummeted to record lows over the last few days, and could trigger further foreign outflows in the bond market. Foreign investors have net sold bonds linked to JPMorgan's emerging market debt index worth 27 billion rupees over the last three weeks, after net purchase of 94 billion rupees in the first week of the month. The widening banking system liquidity deficit has also made investors cautious of avoiding portfolio losses at the end of the fiscal year's third quarter. Globally, the 10-year U.S. yields moved higher on Friday and was at 4.60% in Asia hours, as investors pare debt holdings ahead of the year-end and await the new year uncertain about interest rate cuts. The underlying sentiment in the world's largest economy has turned cautious since last week when the Federal Reserve lowered its rate cut forecast for 2025 to 50 basis points from 100 bps earlier. The odds of a pause in January are at 89%, according to CME's FedWatch Tool. ($1 = 85.4750 Indian rupees) (Reporting by Dharamraj Dhutia; Editing by Varun H K)Thiruvananathapuram: Malayalam film and television actor Dileep Shankar has been found dead in the room of a hotel here, the police said on Sunday. A source in the Kerala Police told IANS that Dileep Shankar had checked into the hotel two days ago. However, the hotel staff became suspicious after noticing no activity in his room and detecting a foul smell emanating from it. When the staff broke open the door, they found the actor dead. The police were immediately informed and a team of police personnel arrived at the spot to initiate further inquiries. Police sources stated that investigations are ongoing and that forensic tests will be conducted to determine the cause of death. It has been reported that Dileep Shankar had been dealing with certain health issues which may have contributed to this tragic incident. Dileep Shankar was well-known for his performances in several Malayalam serials, including Amma Ariyathe, Sundari, and Panchagni. Cantonment police SHO Peajeesh Sasi told mediapersons that the death is estimated to have happened at least two days ago. He said that the AC in the hotel room was functioning and that the body had not decomposed as much as it would have in normal conditions. The police officer said that the actor was known to have had some health issues, but the exact cause of death can be ascertained only after the post-mortem. Some reports suggested that Dileep Shankar was in the capital city of Kerala for the shooting of television series ‘Panchagni’. The director of the show reportedly told the police that the actor had been suffering from a serious illness. The nature of the illness, however, could not be immediately known. Dileep Shankar was undergoing treatment for the ailment. Meanwhile, sources said that the police have launched an investigation into the incident, adding that a forensic team will examine the hotel room in which Dileep Shankar stayed. Initial examination of the hotel room did not hint at any foul play, a police source said. Dileep Shankar, a native of Ernakulam in Kerala, has been part of several popular Malayalam shows. He is known for playing roles in serials like ‘Amma Iriathe’, ‘Panchagni’ and ‘Sundari’.
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim dropped points for the first time in any league game he's taken control of this season, with that coming on his debut for the Red Devils against Ipswich Town in the Premier League - and one huge factor he may have to change is the application levels at Old Trafford this season, with statistics revealing that his stars only ran 102km combined on Sunday - the second-lowest tally of any United fixture this season. Amorim won all 11 of his league games for Sporting Lisbon this season prior to making the move to United, though he came unstuck against the Tractor Boys with Omari Hutchinson's goal cancelling out Marcus Rashford 's 81-second opener. It will take his side a long time to fix their problems, owing to work on the training ground, the pitch and in terms of recruitment - but Amorim does like his teams to be physical and that has produced a shocking statistic in which his stars only ran a combined 102km in Suffolk, something they will need to improve. United Mishap Laid Bare That Will Hurt Amorim As per Rich Fay on X (formerly Twitter), Amorim's men weren't at their best in terms of distance against Kieran McKenna's side , and with Amorim preferring physical, dynamic teams who stretch the pitch and show intensity , that may be an issue that needs solving almost immediately. Manchester United's Premier League statistics - Divisional ranking Stats Output Squad rank Wins 4 =12th Goals scored 13 =14th Goals conceded 13 =4th Shots Taken Per Game 13.8 =9th Shots Conceded Per Game 11.2 4th xG 20.05 11th He posted after the game: "United players ran a combined 102km against Ipswich, the second lowest distance they have ran in a match this season #mufc" Bruno Fernandes was the only United player to feature in the top 10 of all distances covered in the Premier League last season, racking up 390.39km - and as a central midfielder in Amorim's setup, how much he runs will set a precedent for the rest of the side. January signings, although needed, may be tough to come by and if Amorim is to - at the very minimum - carry his side into European contention, they will need to work harder for their rewards, with only Crystal Palace , Southampton and Everton scoring fewer goals in the top-flight so far this season. GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim won 164 of his 231 games in charge of Sporting Lisbon. That will give him food for thought going forward - but a lack of application is the first problem that Amorim must look to remedy. The new manager won’t be satisfied after his first game in charge ended in a 1-1 draw. Statistics courtesy of WhoScored . Correct as of 24-11-24.US News Today Live Updates: In today’s dynamic landscape, staying updated on the latest developments across the United States is essential. US News delivers the most impactful and current stories from coast to coast, covering a broad spectrum of topics, including politics, economic trends, healthcare, social issues, and cultural shifts. From significant government actions and economic shifts to breakthroughs in technology and the latest social debates, we provide real-time updates and thoughtful analysis to keep you informed. Our goal is to keep you connected to the stories that shape American life, ensuring you’re always in the know on the news that matters. US News Today Live: Flight attendant faces dismissal over her social media post about Liam Payne's body onboard
Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Decline In Early Trade Amid Weak Global Cues, Foreign Fund OutflowsSAN DIEGO (AP) — With his stellar America’s Cup career behind him, Jimmy Spithill introduced his new Red Bull Italy SailGP Team on Thursday in Dubai just ahead of the opening regatta of the global league’s fifth season. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * SAN DIEGO (AP) — With his stellar America’s Cup career behind him, Jimmy Spithill introduced his new Red Bull Italy SailGP Team on Thursday in Dubai just ahead of the opening regatta of the global league’s fifth season. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? SAN DIEGO (AP) — With his stellar America’s Cup career behind him, Jimmy Spithill introduced his new Red Bull Italy SailGP Team on Thursday in Dubai just ahead of the opening regatta of the global league’s fifth season. Spithill, the team’s CEO and founder, pulled a major coup by hiring his old America’s Cup crewmate and fellow Australian, wing trimmer Kyle Langford, from the Australian team that dominated SailGP for the first three seasons. Italy, SailGP’s 12th team, sailed its foiling 50-foot catamaran for the first time Thursday. After practice racing on Friday, the opening regatta will be Saturday and Sunday. “It’s been definitely a big push,” Spithill said in a video interview with The Associated Press. “It’s all come up really quick. We’re almost there.” Spithill left the U.S. SailGP team in November after 2 1/2 seasons to focus on starting the Italian team and on sailing in this year’s America’s Cup. He was co-helmsman of Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team, which was eliminated by INEOS Britannia in the challenger finals. Double Olympic gold medalist Ruggero Tita will helm the Italian team, while two-time bronze medalist and recent Women’s America’s Cup winner Giulia Fava will be the strategist and Italian national champion Andrea Tesei will be the flight controller. Alex Sinclair also followed Spithill, joining grinders Matteo Celon and Enrico Voltolini, who have extensive high-performance and America’s Cup experience. Spithill said his crew has “some absolute next-generation stars, from different backgrounds, Olympics, America’s Cup, and it’s just awesome having Kyle come in.” Spithill, 45, said he’ll be on the boat only if someone gets hurt or sick. “These young guys are too good at it,” he said. “The talent that’s coming through in Italy, I mean, the results do the talking.” More stars having been switching teams in SailGP, which was co-founded by tech billionaire Larry Ellison. Signing Langford is a big deal for the new team. Shortly before the 2013 America’s Cup on San Francisco Bay, Langford was promoted to Oracle’s race crew after wing trimmer Dirk de Ridder was suspended by an international jury. With Emirates Team New Zealand at match point at 8-1, Spithill skippered Oracle to eight straight wins in one of the greatest comebacks in sports to retain the Cup. “One thing that really attracted him was a chance to start out and really play a major role with the new team and especially the emerging talent,” Spithill said. “It would have been really easy for him to say, ‘You know what? I’m comfortable with the Aussies.’ But the fact that he’s stepped out of his comfort zone and he’s challenging himself as an athlete in this stage of his career is just massive.” While talented, the Italian crew will have the least experience together in the high-performance F50 catamaran. Spithill said Langford “is going to play a huge role in getting this team up to speed. I mean, the F50 is, without a doubt, probably the hardest boat to sail out there.” After sailing for Luna Rossa in three of his eight America’s Cup campaigns, Spithill has seen how passionate Italian fans are. “When you talk about an exciting market for the sport, I mean, it doesn’t get any better than Italy,” he said. “It has a huge following in Italy and they’ve got a real cultural attachment to the ocean and the sport itself.” Spithill said immediately after Luna Rossa’s loss in early October that it was time to step away from the America’s Cup. “The point is, we didn’t get the job done so I hold myself accountable for that. And I also am seeing firsthand that this next generation of talent coming through and I believe they deserve a shot, you know?” “I really think SailGP is the future of the sport. The whole regular season, the concept makes a lot of sense,” he said. Dubai is the first of 14 regattas. At season’s end, the top three crews will race in the $2 million, winner-take-all Grand Final. Also Thursday, Rolex was announced as SailGP’s first title sponsor as part of a 10-year deal. ___ Bernie Wilson has covered sailing for The Associated Press since 1991. Advertisement Advertisement
Barrington Research restated their outperform rating on shares of Dolby Laboratories ( NYSE:DLB – Free Report ) in a research note published on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. They currently have a $100.00 target price on the electronics maker’s stock. Several other equities analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. StockNews.com raised Dolby Laboratories from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 18th. Rosenblatt Securities lifted their price target on Dolby Laboratories from $98.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Read Our Latest Analysis on DLB Dolby Laboratories Trading Up 0.4 % Dolby Laboratories Increases Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 10th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 3rd will be paid a dividend of $0.33 per share. This represents a $1.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.64%. This is a boost from Dolby Laboratories’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.30. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 3rd. Dolby Laboratories’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 44.28%. Dolby Laboratories announced that its board has initiated a share repurchase plan on Wednesday, August 7th that authorizes the company to repurchase $350.00 million in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the electronics maker to reacquire up to 5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are often an indication that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued. Insider Buying and Selling at Dolby Laboratories In other Dolby Laboratories news, CEO Kevin J. Yeaman sold 28,512 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, October 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $74.12, for a total value of $2,113,309.44. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 83,721 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,205,400.52. This represents a 25.40 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link . Also, Director Peter C. Gotcher sold 6,079 shares of Dolby Laboratories stock in a transaction dated Thursday, November 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $78.96, for a total transaction of $479,997.84. Following the sale, the director now owns 37,593 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,968,343.28. This trade represents a 13.92 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . 39.54% of the stock is owned by insiders. Institutional Inflows and Outflows Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Blue Trust Inc. grew its position in shares of Dolby Laboratories by 398.8% in the second quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 414 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 331 shares during the period. Point72 Hong Kong Ltd acquired a new stake in Dolby Laboratories in the 2nd quarter worth about $37,000. GAMMA Investing LLC grew its holdings in Dolby Laboratories by 64.6% in the 2nd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 489 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $39,000 after buying an additional 192 shares during the period. Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. increased its stake in shares of Dolby Laboratories by 192.4% during the 2nd quarter. Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. now owns 576 shares of the electronics maker’s stock valued at $46,000 after acquiring an additional 379 shares during the last quarter. Finally, First Horizon Advisors Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Dolby Laboratories by 22.7% during the 3rd quarter. First Horizon Advisors Inc. now owns 790 shares of the electronics maker’s stock worth $60,000 after acquiring an additional 146 shares during the period. 58.56% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Dolby Laboratories Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Dolby Laboratories, Inc creates audio and imaging technologies that transform entertainment at the cinema, DTV transmissions and devices, mobile devices, OTT video and music services, home entertainment devices, and automobiles. The company develops and licenses its audio technologies, such as AAC & HE-AAC, a digital audio codec solution used for a range of media applications; AVC, a digital video codec with high bandwidth efficiency used in various media devices; Dolby AC-4, a digital audio coding technology that delivers new audio experiences to a range of playback devices; and Dolby Atmos technology for cinema and various media devices. Featured Articles Receive News & Ratings for Dolby Laboratories Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Dolby Laboratories and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
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People often infuse their unique personalities into their home decor, making their living spaces reflect their tastes and creativity. An Instagram user, Priyam Saraswat, gives glimpses of such houses, and the latest one on his list is a truly unique house. Located in Kerala , the house is decorated with spare parts from bikes and cars. “House of a Riding enthusiast in Kerala, India,” Saraswat wrote as he shared the video . It opens with him asking the homeowner's permission to tour the house. As they enter, the first thing that surprises him is a seating arrangement made using an Ambassador car. Also Read: Bengaluru's glass house amazes the internet with its cutting-edge design: ‘Absolutely breathtaking’ They visit the other parts of the house to look at more unique decor items like a light made from a Bajaj scooter handle or a sofa created using a scooter. Take a look at the mind-blowing house here: A post shared by Priyam Saraswat (@priyamsaraswat) How did social media users react? “I must say, till now, this is the best home shown among all. It's not just innovative; it has been created with so much of a dream, passion, zeal and tremendous hard work. Priyam, you also deserve a dam good pat on your back,” praised an Instagram user. Another added, “OMG... every time I think we have seen it all, you bring something so so unique... Amazing guy.” Also Read: An ultra-luxury home inside Gurgaon’s most expensive society wows the internet. Watch A third expressed, “Of all the amazing houses you have toured so far, this one truly touches a chord - his passion brought to life through his life’s blood and sweat.” A fourth wrote, “Love the quirkiness of this home, so unique.” About Priyam Saraswat: An IIT graduate, Saraswat runs an Instagram page with over 1.1 million followers. During his travels between India and the US, he amazes his followers by giving tours of unique and unusual houses. What are your thoughts on this house designed using spare parts from cars and bikes?Palantir Stock Is Hot, But Don't Chase It Now, Says Analyst
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