TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent successful surgery Sunday to have his prostate removed, hospital officials said, a procedure that came as he manages multiple crises including the war in Gaza and his trial for alleged corruption. FILE - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, Dec. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo, Pool, File) Netanyahu, who has had a series of health issues in recent years, has gone to great lengths to bolster a public image of himself as a healthy, energetic leader. During his trial this month, he boasted about working 18-hour days, accompanied by a cigar. But as Israel's longest-serving leader, such a grueling workload over a total of 17 years in power could take a toll on his well-being. Netanyahu, 75, is among older world leaders including U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, President-elect Donald Trump, 78, Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 79, and Pope Francis, 88, who have come under scrutiny for their age and health issues. Netanyahu's latest condition is common in older men, but the procedure has had some fallout. The judges overseeing his trial accepted a request from his lawyer on Sunday to call off three days of testimony scheduled this week. The lawyer, Amit Hadad, had argued that Netanyahu would be fully sedated for the procedure and hospitalized for “a number of days.” Dr. Ofer Gofrit, head of the urology department at Jerusalem's Hadassah Medical Center, said in a video statement late Sunday that the procedure had gone well and “there was no fear” of cancer or malignancy. “We only hope for the best,” he said. In a statement, Netanyahu thanked his doctors. His office said he was "fully alert" and was taken to an underground recovery unit fortified against potential missile attacks. Netanyahu was expected to remain in the hospital for several days of observation. Justice Minister Yariv Levin, a close ally, served as acting prime minister during the operation. With so much at stake, Netanyahu’s health in wartime is a concern for both Israelis and the wider world. A turbulent time in the region As Israel’s leader, Netanyahu is at the center of major global events that are shifting the Middle East. With the dizzying pace of the past 14 months, being incapacitated for even a few hours can be risky. Netanyahu will be in the hospital at a time when international mediators are pushing Israel and Hamas to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and as fighting between Israel and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels intensifies. Prostate issues are common and in many cases easily treatable. Still, the procedure puts a dent in Netanyahu’s image of vigor at a time when he would want to project strength more than ever, both to an Israeli audience navigating constant threats as well as to Israel’s enemies looking to expose its weaknesses. Previous health issues, including a heart condition Netanyahu insists he is in excellent health. His office releases footage of him touring war zones in full protective gear flanked by military officers, or meeting with defense officials on windswept hilltops in youthful dark shades and puffer jackets. But that image was shattered last year when Netanyahu’s doctors revealed that he had a heart condition, a problem that he had apparently long known about but concealed from the public. A week after a fainting spell, Netanyahu was fitted with a pacemaker to control his heartbeat. Only then did staff at the Sheba Medical Center reveal that Netanyahu has for years experienced a condition that can cause irregular heartbeats. The revelation came as Netanyahu was dealing with massive anti-government protests. The news about a chronic heart problem stoked further anger and distrust during extreme political polarization in Israel. Last year, Netanyahu was rushed to the hospital for what doctors said likely was dehydration. He stayed overnight, prompting his weekly Cabinet meeting to be delayed. Earlier this year, Netanyahu underwent hernia surgery, during which he was under full anesthesia and unconscious. Levin served as acting prime minister during the operation. Recovery can be quick According to Netanyahu’s office, the Israeli leader was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection on Wednesday stemming from a benign enlargement of his prostate. The infection was treated successfully with antibiotics, but doctors said the surgery was needed in any case. Complications from prostate enlargement are common in men in their 70s and 80s, Dr. Shay Golan, head of the oncology urology service at Israel’s Rabin Medical Center, told Israeli Army Radio. Golan spoke in general terms and was not involved in Netanyahu’s care or treatment. He said an enlarged prostate can block proper emptying of the bladder, leading to a build-up of urine that can lead to an infection or other complications. After medicinal treatment, doctors can recommend a procedure to remove the prostate to prevent future blockages, Golan said. In Netanyahu’s case, because the prostate is not cancerous, Golan said doctors were likely performing an endoscopic surgery, carried out by inserting small instruments into a body cavity, rather than making surgical cuts in the abdomen to reach the prostate. The procedure lasts about an hour, Golan said, and recovery is quick. He said that aside from catheter use for one to three days after the procedure, patients can return to normal activity without significant limitations.Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer turned politician who rose to become the 39th president of the United States, has died at the age of 100 . His death comes nearly two years after he announced he would spend his final days in hospice care. The Nobel Peace Prize-winning Democrat , known as much for his post-presidential philanthropy as his time in the White House, passed away in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. Carter's life was marked by devotion to his faith , family, country, and the ideals of peace and justice. A rare figure in US history, Carter was the first president to live to 100. Former President Jimmy Carter attends late wife Rosalynn's funeral in wheelchair Jimmy Carter dead at 100: 39th president of U.S. passes after 11 months in Georgia home hospice care He celebrated the milestone this year with characteristic modesty as the skies above Plains provided the backdrop to a flyover by four F-18 jets and vintage planes in his honour. Rosalynn Carter, his partner and First Lady was by his side for 77 years. Her legacy of advocacy and compassion mirrored her husband's. Her death on November 19, 2023, at the age of 96, deeply affected the former president, but the enduring love between the two was a source of comfort in his final weeks. Together, they built a life filled with family, faith, and a shared mission of service. Carter, always devoted, remained her constant companion, just as she had been his through decades of triumphs and trials. Born in Plains, Georgia, in 1924, the president grew up on his family's peanut farm before embarking on a career in the US Navy. His quiet determination led him into politics, and in 1976, he defeated Gerald Ford to become the 39th president of the United States. Carter entered the White House as America was still reeling from the Watergate scandal, promising a new era of transparency and honesty in government. While his single term was overshadowed by an oil crisis and the Iran hostage debacle, his emphasis on human rights and diplomacy left a lasting impression. But it was in his post-presidential years that Carter truly found his place in the hearts of Americans. A tireless advocate for global health, democracy, and housing, he founded the Carter Center in 1982, which became a beacon of humanitarian work worldwide. Click here to follow the Mirror US on Google News to stay up to date with all the latest news, sports and entertainment stories His dedication to service extended well beyond his presidential years. Long after leaving office, he could be found wielding a hammer for Habitat for Humanity, building homes for those in need. Even into his 90s, Carter was on construction sites, proving that age was no barrier to making a difference. In 2015, Carter was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma that had spread to his liver and brain. Remarkably, an experimental drug eliminated the cancer, and just months later, he announced he no longer needed treatment. By 2019, at the age of 95, he was back building homes in Nashville, showing the same resilience that defined his entire life. DAILY NEWSLETTER: Sign up here to get the latest news and updates from the Mirror US straight to your inbox with our FREE newsletter. In February 2023, the Carter Centre announced that the former president had decided to forego further medical treatment following a series of hospital visits. Instead, he returned home to Plains, where he could spend his final days in peace. With Carter's death, there are now just five living former US presidents: Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden. Yet none may ever replicate Carter's unique legacy - not of political prowess but of compassion, humility, and a relentless drive to improve the world.

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TOKYO: Australia’s social media ban for teens will not keep young people safe online. It may prevent some 15-year-olds from entering a burning building, but leaves the doors to the inferno open as soon as they turn 16. It would make more sense for policymakers to focus on putting out the fires inside. But this far-reaching new law, which restricts anyone under the age of 16 from social media and fines companies up to A$49.5 million (US$32 million) for systemic breaches, is delivering Big Tech an ultimatum that the status quo is no longer acceptable. The rest of the world is watching closely. It’s spurring a much-needed global debate among lawmakers, companies, parents and researchers on how best to safeguard the next generation as they come of age in the digital era. The last time the United States passed federal law aimed at protecting children online was in 1998, and by the time lawmakers figured out there were issues, an entire generation had already grown up on the internet. Australia’s ban has its own imperfections, but forcing these conversations to find solutions may be better than doing nothing. SOCIAL MEDIA AGE BAN IS WELL-MEANING BUT FLAWED Moreover, 77 per cent of Australians back the age limits, some of the most extensive restrictions on social platforms outside of China, even though so far the government has offered few answers on how they will work. I’ve written about this new law before, and I still think it is well-meaning but flawed, grasping for a soundbite-y solution to complex problems. Research shows that blanket age bans aren’t effective at preventing online harms to developing minds, as they ignore adolescents’ different maturity levels. While they may seem appealing to parents, they disregard the glaring realities of growing up in the modern world, especially after the pandemic forced more online education, work and socialising. Completely shutting out young people from digital communities can sever lifelines for marginalised groups in Australia, and more broadly distracts from the harder policy work of coming up with comprehensive solutions to make these platforms safer. Tech-savvy teens also tend to be very good at bypassing age limits, and Australia has said that it won’t penalise parents or young people for doing so. Norway, for example, currently has restrictions barring children under 13 from social media, but found that 72 per cent of 11-year-olds still log on. Australia’s law gives platforms one year to figure out how to implement age-verification technology that doesn’t require IDs to be uploaded due to privacy concerns. There are some exceptions, including for messaging services. DEMAND MORE TRANSPARENCY FROM SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANIES But while the policy is overwhelmingly popular, it’s not just Elon Musk and Big Tech interests coming out against it. Australia’s Human Rights Council, the United Nations’ children’s agency, and dozens of academics and researchers are arguing for a different approach. There are valid concerns that these measures could push teens to even more dangerous and unregulated online spaces. More comprehensive laws are needed to force companies to roll out digital safeguards, rather than just defer access to online communities entirely by a couple of years. Yet as broken as Australia’s ban may be, it has ushered these and myriad other policy recommendations that the rest of the world can learn from as this debate picks up. Global lawmakers should also demand that social media companies offer more transparency; giving outside researchers the ability to look under the hood and better identify potential harms for developing minds and youth mental health. This would allow experts to understand the opaque ways algorithms work to keep teens hooked on these sites, or drive them down unsafe rabbit holes, and recommend targeted remedies. GLOBAL COORDINATION TO REIN IN BIG TECH Pressure from regulators is already linked to change. Roughly a week after Australia first announced its plans to introduce the minimum age for social media, Facebook parent Meta unveiled sweeping new privacy settings for teens on Instagram . The company said the restrictions were in the works for a while and not the result of mounting scrutiny. It's not the first time Canberra has taken on Silicon Valley. Australia has raged a years-long battle to try and force tech platforms to pay news publishers, and celebrated an initial win when Meta and Alphabet’s Google were forced to negotiate contracts with news organisations. (Meta earlier this year said it has no plans to renew those deals.) When Canada followed suit, however, Meta barred news in the country entirely on its platforms. This move revealed some painful realities about unintended consequences when taking on the world’s most powerful tech companies, and why global coordination to rein in Big Tech is important. Australia has managed to do what no other democratic jurisdiction has, but the litmus test will be how it enforces the new regulation and whether it even can. Canberra hasn’t solved the bigger issues regarding how to keep teens safe from online harms, but it has elicited a much-needed debate from stakeholders who are now sharing more creative and effective solutions. Parents around the globe should hope that their lawmakers are paying close attention.First Half_1, Orlando City, Enrique, 9, 39th minute. Second Half_None. Goalies_Atlanta, Brad Guzan, Josh Cohen; Orlando City, Pedro Gallese, Javier Otero. Yellow Cards_Williams, Atlanta, 59th. Referee_Armando Villarreal. 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Comcast Holdings Corp. ( NYSE:CCZ – Get Free Report ) declared a quarterly dividend on Saturday, December 21st, NASDAQ Dividends reports. Investors of record on Wednesday, January 1st will be given a dividend of 0.448 per share on Wednesday, January 15th. This represents a $1.79 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.93%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 31st. This is a positive change from Comcast’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.42. Comcast Stock Performance NYSE:CCZ opened at $61.07 on Friday. Comcast has a 1 year low of $53.54 and a 1 year high of $66.80. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $60.59 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $58.42. About Comcast ( Get Free Report ) Featured Articles Receive News & Ratings for Comcast Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Comcast and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .GREENSBORO, N.C. – A police officer responding to a report of a man with a gun inside a North Carolina supermarket was fatally shot Monday and a suspect was later taken into custody, authorities said. Police announced the death of Greensboro police officer Michael Horan at a news conference, saying Horan was responding to the report when he was shot shortly before midday at a Food Lion store in Greensboro in the central part of the state. Recommended Videos Ramona Miller told WGHP-TV she was shopping with her 6-year-old granddaughter when she heard shots being fired. “We were on our way out and I was purchasing a lottery ticket and I was just sitting there and heard a ‘pop-pop’ and then ‘pop-pop-pop.’ I think I heard five shots,” Miller said. “At first I didn’t know it was a shooting ... but an employee yelled out, ‘Shooting! Shooting!’ ” Miller said she and her granddaughter left the store and that police arrived soon afterward. Authorities said Monday afternoon that the circumstances of the shooting remain under investigation and they did not immediately release further details about how it unfolded. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, the state's lead law enforcement agency, is continuing the investigation. Horan was hired in 2017 and became a sworn Greensboro Police Department officer in early 2018, Assistant Police Chief Milford J. Harris said. Horan served in the department’s patrol bureau. He also was a U.S. Coast Guard member since 2000, according to his LinkedIn profile. “He was an excellent officer. He had an outstanding reputation inside the department and in the community,” Harris said at the news conference. Gov. Roy Cooper said he was monitoring the day's developments. Cooper said on the social media platform X that his office had sent a “significant” number of state law enforcement officers to aid the emergency response in Greensboro. A heavy police presence was spotted outside the grocery store in Greensboro. The store will remain closed while authorities continue their investigation, Food Lion said in a statement, adding it was providing resources to its affected workers. It directed all questions to local law enforcement and said it was cooperating with the investigation. The shooting was another reminder that state lawmakers should strengthen resources and improve safety for law enforcement officers, said Democratic state Sen. Michael Garrett, who represents part of Guilford County where Greensboro is located. “During what should be a time of joy and celebration, another brave officer has been shot in the line of duty. Another family’s holiday season forever changed,” Garrett said in a Facebook statement.League great Bryan Fletcher says he thinks bosses would be hoping seeks a move to a rival club in the wake of teammate . Papenhuyzen put weeks of speculation to bed after signing a one-year contract extension that will keep him at Melbourne until the end of 2026, having turned down a longer-term deal that came with a significant pay cut. Papenhuyzen could have agreed to join another club on more money but is excited about what the Storm are building after they fell short against Penrith in this year's grand final. Papenhuyzen's extension means he, Jahrome Hughes and Harry Grant are now all signed until the end of 2026, while Cameron Munster is locked in until 2027, boosting the Storm's hopes of a premiership under master coach Craig Bellamy. It also means Bellamy faces a continued dilemma around electric youngster Fa'alogo, who signed an extension with the Storm until the end of 2028. The 21-year-old livewire has excelled at fullback when Papenhuyzen has been sidelined with injury and has shown his versatility and attacking flair after also impressing on the wing. But Fa'alogo knows his opportunities and playing time will be limited as long as Papenhuyzen remains Melbourne's fullback, with the young gun reportedly having a handshake agreement allowing him to leave the Storm early if his rival No.1 signed a long-term contract. While that is not the case with Papenhuyzen's new deal, Fletcher believes it's still a very real possibility that Fa'alogo will seek a release if his playing time is limited next season. "He's waiting in the wings, he's been waiting a couple of years. I don't think he can wait until 2027... there's another option in play. I feel that if he doesn't get much of a run next year, then he'll go. And that's fair enough," Fletcher said on SEN radio. The 21-year-old prodigy is deemed by many as the long-term fullback for the Storm. And Papenhuyzen signing on for just one more year could see Melbourne hold onto the pair for now before assessing which one they should prioritise this time next year. Fletcher says Fa'alogo is too good a player to be used as a bench utility that may only play 15 minutes per game. But former NRL player Joel Caine says he believes the Storm would view the 21-year-old as integral to their premiership hopes. "They (Storm) would believe they're that close to winning this comp," Caine said on SEN. "They'd be saying 'yes we've done the handshake deal (with Fa'alogo) and we have signed Pappy, just hang on for one more year." However, Fletcher believes NRL bosses would actually be happy if Fa'alogo left for more game time at a rival club because he is the type of player that fans tune in to watch and supporters flock to the grounds to see. With confirmation a Papua New Guinea team will become the NRL's 18th franchise in 2028, Fa'alogo could be exactly the type of marquee star they could build the club around. "I feel the NRL would be hoping he leaves for somewhere else as well because he's such a highlight (reel)," Fletcher said. "When he gets out on to the field he's got the goose-step, he's good to watch so they're in a strong position down there the Melbourne Storm." The uncertainty around Fa'alogo comes after Papenhuyzen spurned reported interest from the Bulldogs and knocked back a return home to Sydney, to commit his short-term future to Melbourne. Papenhuyzen and his girlfriend both have family in Sydney and a move north is an enticing prospect but the 2020 Clive Churchill Medallist says he has unfinished business in Melbourne and is desperate to win another premiership. "I feel like we're building something special here and I have a real drive to see that through," Papenhuyzen said in a statement on Thursday. "We've had the core group of our squad together for a while and played a lot of footy alongside each other. To stay in Melbourne and hopefully enjoy success together is something that motivates me." Papenhuyzen could find himself in the same position in 12 months when he will again hit the open market unless he signs another extension with Melbourne. But the 26-year-old says his health and getting his body right is a key priority after finally enjoying some luck in 2024, following three-injury ravaged seasons that saw him limited to just 30 appearances.

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Simeon Boikov has been variously described as a misinformation spreader, serial pest and Russian pawn or signup to continue reading But he may prove a "useful idiot" for the Australian government in securing the freedom of captured Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins. Mr Boikov has been holed up in the Russian consulate in Sydney's eastern suburbs since December 2022, after being charged with assaulting an elderly man at a pro-Ukraine protest in Sydney's CBD. While the self-styled "Aussie Cossack" is seeking asylum with the Russians of his own accord and is not a prisoner of the Australian judicial system, opposition foreign affairs spokesman Simon Birmingham said he could be used in an exchange to secure Mr Jenkins' release. "If he potentially proves himself to be, shall I say, a useful idiot in terms of a possibility for a Christmas swap, well that is something for the government to consider as it looks at ways to potentially bring an Australian free and break him from Russian custody," Senator Birmingham told ABC Radio on Tuesday. Mr Boikov volunteered himself to be exchanged with Mr Jenkins in a video posted on social media platform Telegram. "I'm sure the Russians will be happy to accept," Mr Boikov said. "We should bring him home, he shouldn't have been in Ukraine. "Let's do a deal." In a video posted to Russian social media on Sunday, Mr Jenkins is repeatedly slapped and interrogated by a Russian-speaking man assumed to be his captor. The man asks Mr Jenkins how it was he came to be in Kramatorsk, a town 700km east of Kyiv in the Donbas region, near the Russian-Ukrainian frontline. Standing in a forest and dressed in army fatigues, Mr Jenkins tells the man he wanted to help Ukraine. The footage was disturbing, Senator Birmingham said. "Obviously, all Australians would want to see and have confidence that this Australian citizen is going to be treated humanely, fairly, in accordance with the type of rules that should apply to prisoners of war," he said. Parading prisoners of war on social media is a breach of the , which dictates that they must at all times be protected against insults and public curiosity. The Australian government was making representations to Russia about Mr Jenkins, acting foreign affairs minister Mark Dreyfus said. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade was yet to determine his whereabouts but was first made aware about concerns for Mr Jenkins' wellbeing in November, the ABC reported. People close to the 32-year-old have not known his whereabouts for months. "If that's the case, then what steps has Australia taken to try to ascertain his whereabouts and seek to ensure his well being?" Senator Birmingham said. While Mr Jenkins is believed to be the first Australian captured while fighting against Russia in Ukraine, at least seven Australians are believed to have died in the conflict. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Nationals leader David Littleproud have both implored Australians not to go over. "This isn't some great adventure," Mr Littleproud told Nine's Today Show. "I had to bring back the remains of a young man from my own electorate, Jed Danahay, who was over there as a medic helping Ukrainians in the war zone and was tragically killed. "I never forget the look and the anguish and the pain in his mother's eyes when I handed back his ashes to her." DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily! Advertisement Advertisement

Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. increased its position in shares of CEVA, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CEVA – Free Report ) by 97.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 211,771 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 104,453 shares during the period. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. owned 0.89% of CEVA worth $5,114,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in CEVA. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in shares of CEVA by 2.2% during the 1st quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 2,969,107 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $67,428,000 after purchasing an additional 62,734 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its holdings in CEVA by 5.6% during the second quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 835,131 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $16,110,000 after acquiring an additional 44,502 shares during the period. Acadian Asset Management LLC raised its position in CEVA by 8.3% in the second quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 566,880 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $10,931,000 after acquiring an additional 43,266 shares in the last quarter. Rice Hall James & Associates LLC lifted its holdings in CEVA by 5.5% in the 3rd quarter. Rice Hall James & Associates LLC now owns 452,541 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $10,929,000 after acquiring an additional 23,566 shares during the last quarter. Finally, CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co boosted its position in shares of CEVA by 1,693.8% during the 1st quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co now owns 321,602 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $7,284,000 after purchasing an additional 303,673 shares in the last quarter. 85.37% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on CEVA shares. Roth Mkm lifted their price objective on shares of CEVA from $25.00 to $40.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, November 8th. Rosenblatt Securities lifted their price target on shares of CEVA from $28.00 to $35.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, November 8th. Oppenheimer increased their price objective on CEVA from $29.00 to $33.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 8th. Finally, StockNews.com cut CEVA from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, November 15th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, CEVA presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $34.00. CEVA Price Performance CEVA stock opened at $30.44 on Friday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $25.16 and its 200-day simple moving average is $22.24. CEVA, Inc. has a 52-week low of $16.02 and a 52-week high of $30.81. The firm has a market capitalization of $719.21 million, a P/E ratio of -217.43 and a beta of 1.20. CEVA Profile ( Free Report ) CEVA, Inc provides silicon and software IP solutions to semiconductor and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) companies worldwide. Its 5G mobile and infrastructure products include Ceva-XC vector digital signal processors (DSPs) for 5G handsets, 5G RAN, and general-purpose baseband processing; PentaG-RAN, an open ran platform for base station and radio; and PentaG2 – 5G NR modem platform for UE, as well as for non-handset 5G vertical markets, such as fixed wireless access, industry 4.0, robotics, and AR/VR devices. See Also Want to see what other hedge funds are holding CEVA? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for CEVA, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CEVA – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for CEVA Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for CEVA and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

AGI presents not just a tool but a partner in reshaping how business, growth, and innovation are fundamentally conceived AGI offers startups the ability to pivot almost instantaneously in response to market changes or regulatory shifts It is less a tool and more an emergent collaborator, transforming what it means to build, innovate, and lead AGI, or artificial general intelligence , is on the brink of transforming the startup landscape in ways we’ve only glimpsed in science fiction. Where once “AI” was synonymous with smart automation, today’s AGI advancements push us beyond narrow applications into something closer to human-level intelligence. It’s no longer a matter of optimising processes or refining recommendations but of building systems with a depth of adaptability that mirrors human reasoning. For startups, the implications are as profound as they are daunting: AGI presents not just a tool but a partner in reshaping how business, growth, and innovation are fundamentally conceived.In India, where a startup culture has ignited over the last decade, the potential of AGI could be particularly catalytic. For a country producing an unparalleled number of engineers and data scientists, AGI offers more than efficiency; it introduces an era where technology doesn’t merely support human effort but actively collaborates in it. Already, several Indian startups are making headlines by integrating AGI to address the country’s unique challenges, from scaling healthcare solutions to transforming rural education. In the tech hubs of Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and beyond, startups are using AGI models to design systems that don’t just execute commands but interpret and adapt, often outperforming traditional AI models that dominate the landscape. The implications for decision-making are remarkable. AGI’s potential to parse immense datasets, identify nuanced patterns, and suggest solutions in real-time could make today’s analytics tools look like relics. Consider an ecommerce startup: conventional AI can improve inventory predictions and user recommendations. AGI, however, could dynamically adapt to sudden market shifts, adjusting strategies based on real-world data and evolving customer behavior patterns. It’s the difference between a machine learning model that predicts the next purchase and an AGI system that predicts and adapts to the entire market’s mood swings. But it’s not just in practical applications that AGI promises transformation; it changes the speed and ambition of startup growth. In a competitive market, adaptability is a currency. AGI offers startups the ability to pivot almost instantaneously in response to market changes or regulatory shifts. With AGI, a financial technology startup navigating India’s strict compliance landscape could foresee potential regulatory shifts by analysing historical policy changes, international trends, and socio-political cues. This foresight doesn’t just save time; it provides an anticipatory advantage, allowing startups to innovate within compliance, often outpacing competitors still deciphering new regulations. However, the marriage of AGI and startup ambition also raises profound ethical questions. While AGI can analyse, predict, and even advise, it lacks the ethical guardrails that are often integral to responsible decision-making. For Indian startups, especially those operating in sensitive areas like healthcare and finance, this introduces a moral weight. With AGI, a healthcare startup could scale diagnostics across rural clinics, yet it would also need to confront questions about accountability in life-and-death decisions. The moment AGI moves from supporter to decision-maker, the ethical stakes escalate sharply, and with that, the pressure on startups to embed ethical considerations within their technological DNA. The stakes are economic as well. While many predict that AGI will increase productivity, it could also concentrate power and capital in unforeseen ways. If the promise of AGI holds, it’s possible that a handful of AGI-powered firms might amass capabilities that dwarf those of traditional competitors, creating economic asymmetries that extend across borders. Indian startups, especially, will need to grapple with how to deploy AGI without allowing it to exacerbate inequalities. There’s a pressing need for regulatory frameworks that balance innovation with equity, ensuring that AGI’s benefits aren’t cornered by a few at the expense of many. This regulatory challenge is already prompting action. In the EU and the U.S., conversations around AGI’s oversight have shifted from abstract to immediate, with regulatory bodies beginning to draft policies aimed at keeping AGI’s capabilities within ethical and legal bounds. India, where the startup ecosystem is both vast and culturally unique, is likely to take a different regulatory path, one that prioritises localised concerns while remaining cognizant of global trends. Startups, in turn, are encouraged to participate in these regulatory discussions, not just as stakeholders but as innovators who can actively shape policies that safeguard AGI’s integration. And then there’s the cultural impact. For a country as diverse as India, AGI in startups represents an unparalleled opportunity to develop solutions rooted in local contexts. Traditional AI has often been accused of being blind to cultural nuance, applying uniform solutions to heterogeneous problems. AGI, with its capacity to learn and adapt in ways closer to human cognition, offers the potential for systems that are culturally aware and regionally specific. Imagine a language-learning app that understands not just Hindi or Tamil but the linguistic nuances of specific dialects, adjusting its approach to best serve users from different regions. This type of adaptation, tailored to India’s mosaic of cultures, is an exciting frontier AGI could enable. The dawn of AGI for startups isn’t just technological; it’s a redefinition of purpose. When a machine can adapt, respond, and reason, the role of human creativity shifts from direct command to collaboration, from building tools to partnering with them. As AGI continues to evolve, the distinction between “human” and “machine” contributions will blur, forcing founders and CEOs to consider not only how they use AGI but also how they coexist with it. In this new dynamic, Indian startups stand at the precipice of something remarkable: the opportunity to merge the technological with the human in a way that amplifies the best of both worlds, shaping not only the future of startups but perhaps the future of work itself. In exploring the reach and versatility of AGI within various industries, several startups illustrate its transformative potential in tangible ways. Take CureMetrix, which has pioneered AI tools like cmAssist to enhance breast cancer diagnostics. Studies published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology confirm that cmAssist boosts early detection rates by 27% and reduces false positives by 69%. This exemplifies how AGI-driven diagnostics are not only enhancing healthcare accuracy but also delivering critical efficiencies across medical workflows. Another health-focused player, Vara.ai, brings AGI to radiology, helping radiologists quickly analyse vast radiological data to highlight potential concerns. Its approach addresses a crucial gap in healthcare accessibility, particularly in regions where radiology expertise is scarce. By automating initial diagnostic reviews, Vara.ai exemplifies how AGI is improving healthcare scalability, accuracy, and access—a vision well-aligned with India’s healthcare goals. Beyond healthcare, Yellow.ai has established itself as a leader in customer service automation. By automating up to 90% of customer inquiries, their AGI-powered platform improves response times by nearly 50% and boosts customer satisfaction scores by around 40% . In an age where customer experience can make or break brand loyalty, Yellow.ai’s AGI solutions are helping enterprises optimise interactions at scale. Reflecting on AGI’s role in reshaping business interactions, Siddharth Kashiramka, Product Head, AGI at Amazon, observes, “We’re moving into a realm where AGI allows startups to ‘think’ in ways that aren’t just faster but fundamentally more intuitive, anticipating needs before they become obvious.” Adding another perspective, Anthropic is an AGI-centered venture formed by former OpenAI researchers. This startup is dedicated to developing AGI systems focused on safety and reliability, making its models particularly valuable in sensitive sectors like legal tech and customer support. As startups increasingly depend on AGI to manage complex, multi-step processes, Anthropic’s attention to safety is becoming a distinguishing factor, providing solutions that are as secure as they are powerful. In the foundational AGI research, OpenAI itself has transitioned from academic development to commercial deployment. By making its AGI models like ChatGPT widely accessible, OpenAI has enabled even small startups to incorporate AGI into customer service, R&D, and data analysis—domains once dominated by larger corporations. Startups in India are especially capitalising on OpenAI’s models, using them to create intuitive, data-driven interactions that rival those of global brands. Reverie Labs brings AGI into the world of biotech, focusing on the rapid simulation of molecular interactions for drug discovery. Reverie Labs’ platform allows for faster, more precise testing of drug viability, a process that traditionally consumes both significant time and resources. By accelerating drug discovery timelines, AGI from startups like Reverie Labs is not only driving innovation but potentially transforming life-saving treatments. Echoing the significance of responsible AGI implementation, Sivadeep Katangoori, an AI expert and angel investor, stresses, “AGI, while powerful, is a double-edged sword for startups. Yes, it opens avenues we couldn’t have imagined a decade ago, but it also demands a level of responsibility that many aren’t prepared for. AGI can’t replace judgment or empathy, and that’s where founders must draw the line.” “We’re moving into a realm where AGI allows startups to ‘think’ in ways that aren’t just faster but fundamentally more intuitive, anticipating needs before they become obvious,” says Siddharth Kashiramka, Product Head, AGI at Amazon. “This isn’t incremental innovation; it’s a new rhythm for startup growth.” Together, these startups embody the broad and growing influence of AGI across sectors, demonstrating how adaptable intelligence is evolving from a research dream to a practical tool. Each of these players, from CureMetrix in healthcare to OpenAI’s foundational models, brings unique strengths that underscore AGI’s vast potential in addressing industry-specific needs while redefining the operational capabilities of modern startups. AGI in startups transcends mere technical evolution; it’s a recalibration of intelligence, intertwining computational precision with human adaptability in an unprecedented dance of progress. We can’t be certain of anything but with how it’s going, the startup world will be revolutionised inevitably. As this synthesis deepens, we aren’t merely refining productivity but re-engineering the very cognitive fabric of enterprise. Indian founders, standing at this fulcrum of AI-human convergence, now face decisions that will shape not just market trajectories but societal futures. In this excellently profound shift, AGI is less a tool and more an emergent collaborator, transforming what it means to build, innovate, and lead. Let’s see what the future holds. Step up your startup journey with BHASKAR! From resources to networking, BHASKAR connects Indian innovators with everything they need to succeed. Join today to access a platform built for innovation, growth, and community.