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lightning slot machine The big showdown finally starts Tuesday, with a fierce counterattack on the federal oil and gas emissions cap from Premier Danielle Smith. The premier will announce details of a Sovereignty Act motion at a news conference. Government sources say the motion will “make it virtually impossible for Ottawa to impose the cap in Alberta.” The motion is said to allow increased production as well as easier access to U.S. and world markets. There will be a “diversification strategy that puts more power into Alberta government hands” to make sure exports are unimpeded. The government will also challenge the emissions cap in court, but can’t do that officially until the legislation passes Parliament. Last Friday, Smith’s cabinet also issued an order-in-council to start legal action against the revised Impact Assessment Act, which Smith says is still unconstitutional. Last Dec. 1, the UCP passed its first Sovereignty Act motion, countering Ottawa’s demand for net-zero electricity in Alberta by 2035. None of that has slowed Ottawa’s drive to control Alberta’s industry, despite the province’s constitutional authority over energy and electricity. Smith is moving defiantly toward more direct, practical action. The source says the measures now coming will be the “most provocative” Alberta has used yet. The UCP argues that the disputes and legal cases often take years to resolve. Even when the province wins, the Trudeau government makes minor changes that don’t respect the court rulings. At a news conference Monday, Smith said the Liberals “haven’t worked toward wanting to find a compromise.” “So we’re kind of at the end of the negotiation, compromise phase, and we’re now in protection of our jurisdiction and protection of our industry phase.” It’s been obvious for months that the UCP has abandoned any hope of agreement and is acting entirely outside federal rules and plans for oil and gas, and electricity. She and her ministers are fed up with unilateral federal measures. They relish the thought of Ottawa, for once, being faced with unilateral provincial actions. Smith had strong backing from UCP members at a recent party convention, although some delegates say she’s not going far enough. They voted for “abandoning net-zero targets.” Smith says her own position on emissions hasn’t changed — she always agreed to achieve net zero in oil and gas production by 2050. If she didn’t, she’d lose the support of industry players who have to deal with the outside world. But the problem, she says, is a federal government that keeps imposing impossible conditions on the province. “They want to bring through policies that are unachievable in the short term, which will result in a shut-in of our production, and we’re just simply not going to allow for that. “They can’t invade our constitutional jurisdiction to develop our resources, and they can’t invade our constitutional jurisdiction to manage our electricity grid . . . so we’re going to have to assert our rights to make sure that we can maintain control over our resources.” Monday’s announcement of an Alberta Drilling Accelerator (a new $50-million site to test advanced drilling techniques) was a statement that Alberta oil will be drilled and sold, well into the future. The announcement in Leduc, the site of the first big Alberta oil strike in 1947, was billed as “a major step forward to help grow Alberta’s energy sector while reducing emissions.” Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz talked about how Germany went too fast with emissions measures and must resort to using more natural gas, and even coal. Industry leaders also pointed out that new drilling techniques can be used to exploit geothermal energy, as well as oil and gas. Through all this, one message is clear. For Smith and the UCP it’s all-out political warfare with Liberal Ottawa, right into the federal election next October. Don Braid’s column appears regularly in the Herald X: @DonBraid

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JASPER, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 21, 2024-- Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KE) was honored for achieving the Highest Overall Customer Ratings in seven categories of CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY’S 2024 Service Excellence Awards: Dependability/Timely Delivery, Manufacturing Quality, Responsiveness, Technology, Value for the Price, Flexibility, and Overall Satisfaction. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241121252822/en/ CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY, a leading industry publication covering the mixed-technology electronics assembly marketplace, recognized companies that received the highest customer service ratings, as judged by their own customers. The awards were recently presented during a ceremony at the Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) International Conference. The awards are presented to outstanding Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers, as well as to suppliers of electronics assembly equipment, materials, and software. The results, based solely on direct customer input, are an indication of outstanding achievement in service excellence. Customers of the participants rated EMS providers in seven service categories: Dependability/Timely Delivery, Manufacturing Quality, Responsiveness, Technology, Value for the Price, Flexibility, and Overall Satisfaction. Kimball Electronics was honored for achieving the highest customer ratings in all seven service categories for EMS companies with annual sales over $500 million. Ric Phillips, the CEO of Kimball Electronics, expressed his pride in the team’s unwavering commitment to fostering long-term relationships with all customers, whether they are new or have been partners for many years. Phillips emphasized, “Receiving Service Excellence Awards in all seven categories is incredibly rewarding. Customers appreciate collaborating with a dedicated team that shares common goals and values.” He credited the hard work and commitment of the global Kimball Electronics team for enabling continuous improvement and providing service excellence to their customers. “We appreciate our customers for selecting Kimball Electronics as their preferred partner. Our dedication to exceptional customer service has been key in fostering enduring relationships. A big congratulations to our global team for embodying our guiding principles and consistently meeting or surpassing our customers’ expectations,” stated Kathy Thomson, Chief Commercial Officer of Kimball Electronics. Kimball Electronics has participated in the Service Excellence Awards for the past eleven consecutive years, winning awards for excellence in multiple categories in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2019. Kimball Electronics won the award for Highest Overall Customer Rating in 2014, 2018, 2020, and 2021. In 2022, Kimball Electronics received awards in all seven award categories, including two newly added categories. In 2023, Kimball Electronics received Highest Overall Customer Ratings in four of the seven categories. And now for 2024, Kimball Electronics received awards in all seven award categories. This is the 32nd year CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY has sponsored the awards program. About Kimball Electronics, Inc. Kimball Electronics is a global, multifaceted manufacturing solutions provider of electronics and diversified contract manufacturing services to customers around the world. From our operations in the United States, China, Mexico, Poland, Romania, and Thailand, our teams are proud to provide manufacturing services for a variety of industries. Recognized for a reputation of excellence, we are committed to a high-performance culture that values personal and organizational commitment to quality, reliability, value, speed, and ethical behavior. Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KE) is headquartered in Jasper, Indiana. To learn more about Kimball Electronics, visit: www.kimballelectronics.com . Lasting relationships. Global success. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241121252822/en/ CONTACT: Mary Leah Siegel Senior Director, Brand Marketing 812.634.4000 kemarketing@kimballelectronics.com KEYWORD: INDIANA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING CHEMICALS/PLASTICS HEALTH AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING MANUFACTURING AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY OTHER TECHNOLOGY MEDICAL DEVICES HARDWARE OTHER MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR MEDICAL SUPPLIES SOURCE: Kimball Electronics, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 11/21/2024 04:30 PM/DISC: 11/21/2024 04:30 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241121252822/en

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Robinhood Markets, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HOOD – Get Free Report ) insider Daniel Martin Gallagher, Jr. sold 300,000 shares of Robinhood Markets stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $37.51, for a total value of $11,253,000.00. Following the sale, the insider now owns 806,955 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $30,268,882.05. This trade represents a 27.10 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website . Robinhood Markets Trading Down 3.4 % HOOD stock opened at $39.02 on Friday. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $34.36 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $26.21. The stock has a market capitalization of $34.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 66.14, a PEG ratio of 0.76 and a beta of 2.09. Robinhood Markets, Inc. has a 12-month low of $10.38 and a 12-month high of $43.83. Robinhood Markets ( NASDAQ:HOOD – Get Free Report ) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 30th. The company reported $0.17 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.18 by ($0.01). The business had revenue of $637.00 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $660.53 million. Robinhood Markets had a return on equity of 7.52% and a net margin of 21.80%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 36.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted ($0.09) EPS. Equities analysts predict that Robinhood Markets, Inc. will post 0.8 EPS for the current year. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on HOOD Institutional Investors Weigh In On Robinhood Markets Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Robinhood Markets by 1,211,858.7% during the 3rd quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 3,817,670 shares of the company’s stock valued at $89,410,000 after buying an additional 3,817,355 shares in the last quarter. Azora Capital LP purchased a new stake in Robinhood Markets in the third quarter worth approximately $79,780,000. FMR LLC lifted its holdings in Robinhood Markets by 31.3% in the third quarter. FMR LLC now owns 14,129,544 shares of the company’s stock valued at $330,914,000 after acquiring an additional 3,368,118 shares during the period. Renaissance Technologies LLC increased its stake in shares of Robinhood Markets by 37.7% in the 2nd quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 7,651,700 shares of the company’s stock worth $173,770,000 after purchasing an additional 2,094,800 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC increased its position in Robinhood Markets by 19.5% in the third quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 11,620,673 shares of the company’s stock worth $271,708,000 after buying an additional 1,895,427 shares in the last quarter. 93.27% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Robinhood Markets Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Robinhood Markets, Inc operates financial services platform in the United States. Its platform allows users to invest in stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), American depository receipts, options, gold, and cryptocurrencies. The company offers fractional trading, recurring investments, fully-paid securities lending, access to investing on margin, cash sweep, instant withdrawals, retirement program, around-the-clock trading, and initial public offerings participation services. Featured Stories Receive News & Ratings for Robinhood Markets Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Robinhood Markets and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .MONTREAL - A childhood friend of the Quebec man killed in a Florida boat explosion earlier this week says one of the victim’s sisters was among the other six passengers injured in the blast. Thi Cam Nhung Lê says she grew up with Sebastien Gauthier in Quebec City and considered him her best friend. Lê says Gauthier’s older sister was also on the boat in Florida’s Broward County when it exploded and she was taken to a hospital. She says Gauthier’s family was in Florida to celebrate the holidays and that his sudden death feels “unimaginable.” Video posted on social media Monday shows the vessel engulfed in flames following the explosion, with a thick column of black smoke billowing into the sky. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has confirmed that Gauthier died of his injuries, saying a preliminary investigation shows the 37-foot vessel exploded after its engines were started. Lê remembers Gauthier as someone who was always smiling and says she is waiting for answers about what led to her friend’s death. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 28, 2024.

Unretired two-time Pro Bowl LB Shaquil Barrett signs to resume career with Tampa Bay BuccaneersLocal school districts might have to look to taxpayers to solve major special education funding shortfallArtificial intelligence (AI) remains one of the most transformative forces in the modern economy. And investing in AI stocks is still a compelling strategy for those with a long-term outlook. As businesses increasingly adopt AI to optimize operations, improve decision-making, and create innovative solutions, AI stocks at the forefront of this technology are positioned to benefit from sustained growth. Among these, ( ) has emerged as a standout contender. Offering robust fundamentals and exciting growth potential for 2025 and beyond. Let’s get into why. Why AI stocks The case for AI stocks as a long-term play lies in their ability to address real-world challenges with cutting-edge solutions. AI is not just about automation. It’s about using data in ways that were previously impossible, driving efficiency and creating new business opportunities. AI stocks that have successfully integrated AI into operations are experiencing notable improvements in efficiency, cost management, and customer satisfaction. This trend suggests that AI stocks are not just a fad. They are foundational to the future economy. Why Kinaxis stock? Kinaxis stock exemplifies the type of company poised to capitalize on this shift. Known for its AI-driven supply chain management solutions, Kinaxis helps businesses manage increasingly complex global supply chains with speed and precision. By leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning, its RapidResponse platform enables clients to react quickly to disruptions, optimize inventory, and maintain operational continuity. This value proposition has only grown more critical in a world still grappling with supply chain challenges post-pandemic. The AI stock’s recent performance reflects its growing dominance in this space. In its third-quarter earnings report for 2024, Kinaxis posted a 16% increase in software-as-a-service (SaaS) revenue, thus signalling strong demand for its subscription-based solutions. Its annual recurring revenue (ARR) grew by 14%, underscoring the stickiness of its customer relationships. Meanwhile, its adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) margin rose to 25%, demonstrating the company’s ability to scale profitably. These figures not only highlight Kinaxis’s resilience but also its potential to drive shareholder value in the . Looking ahead Kinaxis stock has already seen impressive appreciation over the years, with its market capitalization growing steadily to over $5 billion. Despite this, analysts believe the company still has a significant runway for growth. Forecasts suggest that Kinaxis’s earnings could grow by nearly 43% annually. Driven by the expanding adoption of its AI-powered solutions across diverse sectors, including life sciences, industrial manufacturing, consumer goods, and automotive. The AI stock’s ability to attract clients from such varied industries reflects the universal appeal of its offerings. Beyond its strong performance metrics, Kinaxis’s financial provides further confidence to investors. The AI stock has a healthy cash position of $294.63 million and manageable debt levels of $50.32 million, translating to a debt-to-equity ratio of just 12.12%. This solid balance sheet gives Kinaxis the flexibility to invest in innovation, explore acquisitions, and expand its market presence — all without compromising its financial health. Looking ahead, Kinaxis stock is uniquely positioned to benefit from macroeconomic trends. Global supply chains are becoming more intricate. And the need for real-time, AI-powered solutions has never been greater. Whether it’s helping manufacturers predict disruptions or enabling retailers to manage inventory during demand surges, Kinaxis’s tools are becoming essential to its clients’ operations. As a result, the AI stock is likely to capture an even larger share of the $20 billion or higher supply chain management software market in the coming years. Bottom line AI stocks like Kinaxis are well-positioned to deliver long-term returns as the global economy continues to embrace digital transformation. With its strong financials, innovative solutions, and growing market share, Kinaxis stock offers a compelling investment case for 2025 and beyond. For investors seeking a mix of growth and resilience in their portfolios, Kinaxis could be a stock to watch. The AI stock’s focus on AI-driven supply chain optimization places it at the intersection of two of the most critical trends of the decade, making it a potential standout performer in the years to come.Labour or Liz? The taxing question that could come back to haunt Starmer