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Nashville Predators (7-12-5, in the Central Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (15-4-4, in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST Wild -153, Predators +128; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild host the Nashville Predators after Jared Spurgeon's two-goal game against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Wild's 3-2 win. Minnesota is 15-4-4 overall and 3-2-2 against the Central Division. The Wild are 7-1-2 in games they score one or more power-play goals. Nashville has gone 7-12-5 overall with a 4-1-1 record in Central Division games. The Predators are 7-2-0 when scoring at least three goals. The matchup Saturday is the first meeting this season between the two teams. TOP PERFORMERS: Kirill Kaprizov has 14 goals and 22 assists for the Wild. Marco Rossi has four goals and three assists over the past 10 games. Roman Josi has seven goals and 13 assists for the Predators. Steven Stamkos has scored three goals and added two assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Wild: 6-2-2, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.5 assists, 3.5 penalties and 8.1 penalty minutes while giving up 1.9 goals per game. Predators: 3-3-4, averaging 2.3 goals, 3.1 assists, 3.5 penalties and 7.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.3 goals per game. INJURIES: Wild: None listed. Predators: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by and data from . The Associated PressDerby end six-game winless run with crushing victoryMaine approves Unitil’s $72 million acquisition of Bangor Natural Gas
The Spanish island that’s ideal for winter sun where it’s still hot right now and you can find £2 pintsGisèle Benoit still gets goosebumps when she remembers the first time she saw a family of eastern wolves emerge from the forests of the Mauricie National Park, under the backdrop of a rising moon. It was 1984 and Benoit, then in her early 20s, had been using a horn to try to call a bull moose when she instead heard a long howl, followed by an adult wolf stepping out to a rocky shore accompanied by a half-grown youth and four pups. “I will never forget that,” she said of the magical moment. “It’s anchored in my heart forever.” It was only later that Benoit, an artist and documentary filmmaker, learned that the wolves she saw weren’t grey wolves but rather rare eastern wolves. The species, whose population is estimated at fewer than 1,000 mature adults, could soon be further protected by new measures that are raising hopes among conservationists that attitudes toward a once-feared and maligned animal are shifting. In July, the federal government upgraded the eastern wolf’s threat level from “status of special concern” to “threatened,” based on a 2015 report by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. That report found the population count may be as low as 236 mature individuals in its central Ontario and southern Quebec habitat. The eastern wolf is described as medium-sized canid with reddish-tawny fur that lives in family groups of a breeding pair and their offspring. Also known as the Algonquin wolf, it is largely restricted to existing protected areas, including Algonquin Park in Ontario. The federal Environment Department said in an email that development of a recovery strategy is underway, adding it would be “written in collaboration with provincial governments, federal departments responsible for the federal lands where the eastern wolf is found as well as First Nations groups and Indigenous organizations.” The order triggers protection for the species on federal lands and forces Ottawa to prepare a recovery plan. However, the fight for protection could be an uphill battle in Quebec, which does not even recognize the eastern wolf as a distinct species. A spokesperson for Quebec’s Environment Department said Quebec considers the eastern wolf a “genetic group” rather than its own species. “Recent study shows that the eastern wolf is a distinct entity, even if it comes from several crosses between the grey wolf and the coyote,” Daniel Labonté wrote in an email. “However, scientific knowledge does not demonstrate that this genetic grouping constitutes a species in its own right.” Labonté added that this lack of recognition was not a barrier to protecting the animal, since the law also allows for protection of subspecies or wildlife populations. In October, Quebec launched a program to collect samples to improve knowledge on the distribution of large canines, including the eastern wolf. The government said it is currently “impossible to assert that there is an established population” in Quebec due to low numbers — amounting to three per cent of analyzed samples — and the “strong hybridization that exists among large canids.” Véronique Armstrong, co-founder of a Quebec wildlife protection association, says she’s feeling positive about both the Canadian and Quebec governments’ attitudes. While wolves were once “stigmatized, even persecuted,” she said, “we seem to be heading in the direction of more protection.” Her group, the Association québécoise pour la protection et l’observation de la faune, has submitted a proposal for a conservation area to protect southern Quebec wolves that has already received signs of support from three of the regional municipalities that would be covered, she said. While it’s far from settled, she’s hopeful that the battle to protect wolves might be easier than for some other species, such as caribou, because the wolves are adaptable and can tolerate some human activity, including forestry. John Theberge, a retired professor of ecology and conservation biology from the University of Waterloo and a wolf researcher, spent several years along with his wife studying and radio-collaring eastern wolves around Algonquin Park. Back in the 1990s and 2000s, they faced a “huge political battle” to try to expand wolf protection outside park boundaries after realizing that the far-ranging animals were being hunted and trapped in large numbers once they left the protected lands. Conservationists, he said, faced resistance from powerful hunter and trapper lobbies opposed to protecting the animals but in the end succeeded in permanently closing the zones outside the park to hunting and trapping in 2004. Theberge says people who want to save wolves today still face some of that same opposition — especially when governments including Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia kill wolves to protect endangered caribou. But he believes the public support for protecting wolves has increased from when his career began in the 1960s, when they were treated with fear and suspicion. “Nobody wore T-shirts with wolves on them back then,” he said. Over the years, there have been questions about whether the eastern wolf may be a grey wolf subspecies or a coyote-wolf hybrid. But in the order protecting the wolves, the federal government says genetic analyses have resolved that debate, showing that it is a “distinct species.” Benoit, Theberge and Armstrong all believe that while it’s important to protect the eastern wolf from a genetic diversity perspective, there is value in protecting all wolves, regardless of their DNA. Wolves, they say, are an umbrella species, meaning that protecting them helps protect a variety of other species. They kill off weak and sick animals, ensuring strong populations. They’re also “highly developed, sentient social species, with a division of labour, and strong family alliances,” Theberge said. Benoit agrees. After years spent watching wolves, she has developed great respect for how they live in close-knit families, with older offspring helping raise new pups. “It’s extraordinary to see how their way of life is a little like humans’,” she said. Morgan Lowrie, The Canadian PressEmpowered Funds LLC lifted its holdings in Gentex Co. ( NASDAQ:GNTX – Free Report ) by 42.7% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 21,748 shares of the auto parts company’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,505 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC’s holdings in Gentex were worth $646,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of GNTX. Boston Partners lifted its holdings in Gentex by 4.2% during the first quarter. Boston Partners now owns 5,706,411 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $206,095,000 after buying an additional 230,873 shares during the period. Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. raised its position in shares of Gentex by 3.0% in the 2nd quarter. Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. now owns 4,343,880 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $146,432,000 after acquiring an additional 126,416 shares in the last quarter. Disciplined Growth Investors Inc. MN lifted its stake in shares of Gentex by 1.0% during the 2nd quarter. Disciplined Growth Investors Inc. MN now owns 4,259,831 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $143,599,000 after purchasing an additional 43,457 shares during the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its position in Gentex by 14.0% during the second quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 3,989,248 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $134,475,000 after purchasing an additional 489,689 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Epoch Investment Partners Inc. grew its stake in Gentex by 8.7% in the second quarter. Epoch Investment Partners Inc. now owns 3,222,359 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $108,626,000 after purchasing an additional 259,109 shares during the last quarter. 86.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Bank of America lowered their price target on shares of Gentex from $39.00 to $35.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, October 14th. BNP Paribas downgraded Gentex from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $34.00 target price on the stock. in a research note on Tuesday, July 30th. UBS Group started coverage on Gentex in a research note on Wednesday, September 4th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $34.00 price target for the company. B. Riley dropped their price target on Gentex from $44.00 to $41.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, July 29th. Finally, Guggenheim cut their price objective on shares of Gentex from $35.00 to $34.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday. Six analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Gentex currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $35.13. Gentex Trading Up 1.7 % Shares of NASDAQ:GNTX opened at $30.40 on Friday. Gentex Co. has a twelve month low of $28.30 and a twelve month high of $37.58. The company’s 50 day moving average is $29.92 and its 200 day moving average is $31.63. The company has a market cap of $6.91 billion, a PE ratio of 16.26, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.97 and a beta of 0.91. Gentex Dividend Announcement The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, October 23rd. Investors of record on Wednesday, October 9th were issued a dividend of $0.12 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, October 9th. This represents a $0.48 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.58%. Gentex’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 25.67%. About Gentex ( Free Report ) Gentex Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and supplies digital vision, connected car, dimmable glass, and fire protection products in the United States, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Republic of Korea, and internationally. It operates through Automotive Products and Other segments. The company offers automotive products, including interior and exterior electrochromic automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, automotive electronics, and non-automatic-dimming rearview mirrors for automotive passenger cars, light trucks, pick-up trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans for original equipment manufacturers, automotive suppliers, and various aftermarket and accessory customers. Further Reading Five stocks we like better than Gentex What Are Dividend Contenders? Investing in Dividend Contenders Vertiv’s Cool Tech Makes Its Stock Red-Hot The How and Why of Investing in Gold Stocks MarketBeat Week in Review – 11/18 – 11/22 Insider Trades May Not Tell You What You Think 2 Finance Stocks With Competitive Advantages You Can’t Ignore Want to see what other hedge funds are holding GNTX? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Gentex Co. ( NASDAQ:GNTX – Free Report ). 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The counting of votes will be undertaken at 8 am on Saturday in where the election is witnessing a major battle. Colaba (number 187), part of the Mumbai South Lok Sabha constituency, is set for a competitive showdown in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections. Known for its urban population and strategic location in Mumbai, Colaba is a general seat with a diverse electorate. The constituency, while historically a battleground for various political parties, has seen a dominant BJP presence in recent years, making it a key focus for both major political parties in the state. The 2024 elections will see the incumbent BJP MLA Rahul Narwekar seek re-election to a second consecutive term. Narwekar, who won the seat in 2019 with a decisive 53.85 percent vote share, will face a challenge from Heera Navji Devasi of the Congress party. Devasi, a seasoned political figure with deep local ties, will aim to capitalise on any discontent with the current BJP government. Although Congress faces an uphill battle in unseating the sitting BJP MLA, Devasi’s focus on local issues could sway voter sentiment. A total of 13 candidates are contesting from the constituency. In the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly elections, Rahul Narwekar secured a commanding victory with 57,420 votes, capturing 53.85 percent of the vote share. He defeated Congress’ Ashok Jagtap by a margin of 16,195 votes (15.61 percent). This solid victory came after a similarly strong performance by BJP’s Raj K. Purohit in 2014, who also won with a substantial margin. Key issues in Colaba include urban development, housing, and basic infrastructure, with residents voicing concerns over rising property prices and limited civic amenities. Narwekar, a prominent BJP leader, has often focused on urban planning and development, while Devasi’s campaign will likely focus on community issues and addressing local grievances, seeking to resonate with voters dissatisfied with the BJP’s governance. In the 2019 elections, Colaba had a total electorate of 2,66,587 voters, including 1,55,265 male voters and 1,11,319 female voters. Voter turnout, however, was relatively low, with just 40 percent of eligible voters casting their ballots. This is lower than the 46.19 percent turnout in 2014, reflecting a consistent trend of modest voter engagement in the constituency. Colaba went to polls on November 20, alongside other constituencies in Maharashtra. Results will be declared on Saturday. With the BJP looking to retain its hold on this vital constituency, all eyes will be on whether Congress can disrupt the BJP’s dominance in Colaba. Colaba emerged as a key battleground, recording a voter turnout of 44.44 percent.Rosen Law Firm Announces Investigation of Breaches of Fiduciary Duties by the Directors and Officers of Southwest Airlines Co. - LUV
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How to use the price-to-sales ratio to evaluate stock valuationsComing off what was likely a week's worth of intense practices, No. 10 Kansas returns home for a matchup with North Carolina State on Saturday afternoon in Lawrence, Kan. The Jayhawks (7-2) lost back-to-back games versus unranked opponents, the first time in school history that they have done that while ranked No. 1. Now they have to regroup to face the Wolfpack (7-3). Kansas lost its first two games of the season emphatically: 76-63 at Creighton on Dec. 4 and 76-67 at Missouri last Sunday. Coach Bill Self, who has only lost three straight games four times in his 21-year career at Kansas, was pretty succinct about his team's play following the loss to Missouri. "I think it was probably a combination of them being good and us not being good," he said. "I don't know that I could give them 100 percent credit, but that's what happens in sports. When the other team is doing things to hurt you, and you don't attack it well, they guard you the same way. "A lot of times you just roll it straight because of just not being as prepared or ready. I think it was a combination of both. I would err on the side of giving them more credit, because if I just say we sucked, that would take credit from them. We did suck, but it was in large part them." The Jayhawks still have a balanced and experienced attack, led by seniors Hunter Dickinson (15.0 points per game), Zeke Mayo (10.9), Dajuan Harris Jr. (10.7) and KJ Adams Jr. (9.8). Their biggest problem against Missouri was the 22 turnovers. "It's been a crap week for all of us," Self said on his weekly radio show Tuesday. "But hopefully we get an opportunity to bounce back. "I'm not going to make any excuses. If you don't perform the way we didn't perform, there certainly can be some valuable things to learn from that hopefully will give us a chance to win the war and not just the battle." NC State has won back-to-back games, including the ACC opener against Florida State on Dec. 7. In their last game, the Wolfpack handled Coppin State 66-56 on Tuesday. That's not to say NC State coach Kevin Keatts was impressed. "I thought we did a terrible job at the end of shot clocks when they were going to take a bunch of bad shots but we fouled them," Keatts said. "That being said, you can learn a lot from a win instead of a loss. "We compete hard every day, and our energy is always high. With this group, I'm trying to get everyone to be consistent." The Wolfpack has a trio of double-digit scorers, led by Marcus Hill (13.0 ppg). Jayden Taylor adds 12.5 and Dontrez Styles chips in 10.6. Ben Middlebrooks (9.2) and Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (8.7) round out the top five. Huntley-Hatfield (5.6 rebounds per game) and Styles (4.6) also lead a balanced rebounding attack. The Jayhawks have won 12 straight games in the series with North Carolina State. --Field Level MediaIonQ (NYSE:IONQ) Stock Price Up 5.1% – Still a Buy?Liberal MP accuses opposition MPs of wasting time on another Boissonnault probe
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