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Trump has good day arguing immunity but that doesn't nix Jan. 6 prosecution: ANALYSIS

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:18:08 -0400

At Trump's Supreme Court immunity hearing, a majority of justices clearly didn’t buy the full sweep of his assertion of executive power -- but that may not matter much

USC cancels grad ceremony as campus protests continue

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:17:36 -0400

Protests against the Gaza war have erupted in dozens of US campuses, and there have been hundreds of arrests.

DeepState обновил данные о ситуации на фронте: где продвинулся враг

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:15:00 -0400

В частности, оккупанты имеют продвижение в Соловьево Донецкой области.

Женщина за 2 года похудела более чем на 70 килограммов: ей помогли несколько продуктов

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:12:00 -0400

Некоторые из этих продуктов мало у кого ассоциируются с похудением.

Roku warns of tougher bar for growth ahead. An analyst says that is its ‘fundamental risk.’

Bill Peters — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:08:00 -0400

TV-streaming service Roku Inc. on Thursday forecast second-quarter sales that were above expectations, but warned of a higher bar for growth up ahead and moderating profit in the second half of the year.

SCOTUS hears arguments in Trump immunity case - WAFB

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:02:26 -0400

The Supreme Court ...

As USC cancels commencement, Columbia students worry theirs could be disrupted

Daniella Silva — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:00:19 -0400

After the University of Southern California canceled its main commencement, students at other campuses with protests wonder if theirs will be next.

Walmart US CEO talks inflation, self-checkout, and non-college degree workers

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:56:54 -0400

Walmart US CEO talks inflation, self-checkout, and paying six-figures to non-college degree workers.

5 Takeaways from David Pecker’s Testimony in Trump’s Hush-Money Trial

Jesse McKinley and Kate Christobek — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:50:59 -0400

David Pecker told jurors of a universe in which favors for celebrities were demanded and dispensed. His cross-examination will continue Friday.

New Energizer Battery Warns Parents if Their Child Has Swallowed It

Aimee Ortiz — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:50:55 -0400

The new battery by Energizer, with “color alert technology,” comes nearly two years after a report warned that more children were swallowing batteries.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez Considers Resignation Amid Wife’s Investigation

Jason Horowitz and Rachel Chaundler — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:40:57 -0400

Despite insisting that allegations of influence peddling against his wife are false, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says he is considering stepping down, bewildering Spain.

5 Takeaways from David Pecker's Testimony in Trump's Hush-Money Trial

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:40:22 -0400

The criminal trial of Donald Trump featured vivid testimony on Thursday about a plot to protect his first presidential campaign and the beginnings ...

Военный рассказал, сколько стоит его амуниция и одежда: сумма ошеломляет

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:39:00 -0400

Боец имел при себе автомат – его назвал "домашним оружием".

As Alphabet follows Meta with a dividend, the pressure is now on Amazon

Therese Poletti — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:39:00 -0400

Dividends are a sign of maturing companies, but may also be a diversion for investors amid hefty capital spending

Nine key exchanges from the Supreme Court hearing about Trump's immunity claim

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:34:55 -0400

The Supreme Court's decision in Donald Trump's immunity case could alter the fundamental understanding of a president's constitutional power for ...

Ex-F.B.I. Lawyer Who Criticized Trump Says Bureau Failed to Warn Her About Stalker

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:34:55 -0400

A man who pleaded guilty to stalking the lawyer, Lisa Page, had been discharged from the Marines after expressing an obsession with her as well as ...

Cohen told Pecker that Trump had the attorney general 'in his pocket,' Pecker testified - Politico

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:32:45 -0400

Pecker says he told Cohen he was "very worried" after getting a letter from the FEC.

4 Stocks Wall Street Just Thumbed Up

Anthony Termini — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:30:34 -0400

A big chunk of the S&P 500’s return is attributable to a handful of huge tech stocks. In fact, almost 40% of it comes from just seven companies. But don’t fret if you feel you’ve missed the boat on those magnificent stocks. They are not the only game in town.

Four New Stock Upgrades Investors Might Consider

In fact, Wall Street has some new ideas for investors looking for opportunities to potentially grow portfolios.

A number of investment firms upgraded their opinions on four stocks this morning – not one of them is a household name or trillion-dollar market cap tech giant. Investors looking for fresh new ideas might consider these four names.

Five Below

Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIVE) is a “value” retailer with about 1,500 store locations in more than 40 states. The product offering is targeted directly at school-aged kids and includes categories like candy and snacks, games and (low) tech gadgets, clothing and apparel, art and school supplies, and party favors and room décor.

This morning, Wells Fargo upgraded FIVE stock from “Equal Weight” to “Overweight” and raised the retailer’s price target to $180. With FIVE stock trading today around $150 a share, Wells Fargo’s target suggests 20% upside for new investors.

Part of the justification for the increased bullishness in FIVE may be the result of its impressive revenue growth. FIVE has improved revenues for the last five years at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 18%. Last year sales were approximately $3.6 billion – that’s not exactly kids’ stuff!

Manhattan Associates

Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) is in the IT services and consulting business. MANH designs, builds, and delivers software and cloud-based solutions for the warehousing, logistics, and supply chain industry – so moving everything tangible that businesses and people use and consume. MANH has operations around the world.

Investment banking firm, DA Davidson upgraded its investment rating on MANH to “Buy” from “Neutral” today. Analysts at the firm set a price target for the year ahead at $240. With MANH stock currently trading in the $210 range suggests upside potential of 14% to 15%.

When MANH last reported earnings they showed a better than 15% increase over the prior year. MANH stock delivers net margins close to 20% and with no long-term debt delivers a return on equity over 85%.

Trustmark

Trustmark Corporation (NASDAQ: TRMK) is a regional bank holding company that operates branches in the Southeast. Today, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded TRMK stock from “Market Perform” to “Outperform.”

At the same time, the investment firm raised its price target on TRMK stock from $30 per share (right around its current price) to $36. For new investors that would suggest 20% upside. That return doesn’t include TRMK’s favorable dividend, which currently yields about 3.1%.

Based on a recent (January 2024) NYU Stern School of Business analysis of regional banks, TRMK boasts some impressive metrics. TRMK stock currently trades at about 12 times earnings. Regional banks generally are closer to 15.

Bank analysts also look to Efficiency Ratio (how well a bank uses its assets to generate revenue). TRMK comes in at about 67% vs. the average of close to 56% for other regionals. The same can be said of TRMK’s Cap Ratio. When TRMK last reported earnings its Cap Ratio came in at 12.42%. The average for regional banks is under 10%.

UDR

United Dominion Realty Trust or UDR, Inc. (NYSE: UDR) is a nationwide multi-family apartment owner and manager. UDR is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).

Investment firm UBS today upgraded UDR to “Buy” from “Neutral” and set a 12-month price target of $44 on UDR stock. With UDR stock trading today around $38 a share, UBS’s increased target price represents a potential return of approximately 24% – and that is in addition to UDR’s nearly 4.5% dividend yield.

UDR has paid a dividend consistently since 1995 and increased the payout at a CAGR of 6.3% since 2010.

In its announcement about the UDR upgrade, UBS cited “increasing confidence in [UDR’s] rent growth trajectory at a favorable valuation.”

Adding to this positive investment thesis is that UDR is diversified across markets and price points in markets where it is 60% less expensive to rent than to own. Yet in those markets, URD’s renters earn an average annual household income of about $162,000.

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SPD investigating a shooting on Montgomery St. - WSAV-TV

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:28:10 -0400

SAVANNAH, Ga (WSAV)- A large police presence is near the Advance Auto Parts on Montgomery Street, while the Savannah Police Department (SPD) is ...

Bernie Sanders issues scathing statement directed at Netanyahu over campus protests

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:27:23 -0400

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is pushing back after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused US college students protesting against the war ...

The ex-flight attendant who now leads the airline

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:25:29 -0400

Less than 1% of Japan's top companies are led by women despite years of efforts to address the issue.

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, FL Democrats Urge CMS to Protect Florida Kids from Wrongful and ...

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:25:20 -0400

“While the Florida Legislature voted to expand Florida KidCare eligibility to children with family incomes up to 300 percent of the federal poverty ...

Live updates: David Pecker testifies in Trump hush money trial - CNN

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:25:12 -0400

The prosecution continued to question x-publisher of the National Enquirer David Pecker as Donald Trump sat in a New York courtroom Thursday for ...

30 people become US citizens with naturalization ceremony in Milwaukee County - WISN

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:25:03 -0400

... Venezuela. Advertisement. The process to become a U.S. citizen, is lengthy. All who took the naturalization oath Thursday have spent years working ...

В Финляндии пройдут учения НАТО - EADaily

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:25:00 -0400

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Supreme Court seems poised to allow Trump Jan. 6 trial, but not immediately

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:23:45 -0400

Conservative and liberal justices grappled with the historic significance of the case, which will impact presidential power and Donald Trump's ...

Presidential Bribery and the Clear Statement Rule in Trump v. United States

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:21:23 -0400

Questions from Chief Justice Roberts and Justices Kavanaugh and Gorsuch revisit unresolved issues from 2017-2020.

Presidential Bribery and the Clear Statement Rule in Trump v. United States

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:21:23 -0400

Questions from Chief Justice Roberts and Justices Kavanaugh and Gorsuch revisit unresolved issues from 2017-2020.

Republicans Sound Alarm On Efforts To Shield Ukraine Funding From American Voters

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:20:59 -0400

Officials from Brussels to Washington are working to hamstring former President Donald Trump from taking a different route should he win back the ...

Presidential Bribery and the Clear Statement Rule in Trump v. United States

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:20:25 -0400

Questions from Chief Justice Roberts and Justices Kavanaugh and Gorsuch revisit unresolved issues from 2017-2020.

The Onion Sold by G/O Media

Katie Robertson — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:20:18 -0400

The satirical news website was bought by a new firm in Chicago that took inspiration for its name, Global Tetrahedron, from a book written by The Onion’s staff.

Five takeaways from Trump's Supreme Court and New York hearings | The Hill

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:20:11 -0400

Two of former President Trump's legal cases collided Thursday, as the Supreme Court held a hearing on his broad claims of immunity from criminal ...

FBI: Suspected bank robber leaves curious note - YouTube

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:19:59 -0400

CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports a federal complaint said the robber, identified as Kendall Jones, asked a teller about opening an account and then ...

Former official told investigators Trump had 'no standing declassification order' regarding ...

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:17:30 -0400

Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's classified documents case said in court filings that a former Trump administration official told ...

Former official told investigators Trump had 'no standing declassification order' regarding ...

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:17:30 -0400

Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's classified documents case said in court filings that a former Trump administration official told ...

One in Five Milk Samples Nationwide Shows Genetic Traces of Bird Flu

Emily Anthes and Noah Weiland — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:16:43 -0400

There is no evidence that the milk is unsafe to drink, scientists say. But the survey result strongly hints that the outbreak may be widespread.

Trump trial live updates: Pecker testifies he was told Stormy Daniels story was 'true' - WHMI

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:15:37 -0400

Former President Trump, exiting the courtroom at the end of Day 7 of his trial, called the day's court proceedings "breathtaking." He specifically ...

Supreme Court hears arguments in Trump immunity case - NBC News

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:15:18 -0400

The Supreme Court weighed the question of whether former President Donald Trump should go to trial for plotting to overturn the 2020 election.

Supreme Court hears arguments in Trump immunity case - NBC News

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:15:18 -0400

The Supreme Court weighed the question of whether former President Donald Trump should go to trial for plotting to overturn the 2020 election.

PHOTOS: Rubio Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:14:55 -0400

Today, Rubio met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and expressed his strong support for Israel in the midst of increasing threats in the ...

Lisa Page, Ex-F.B.I. Lawyer Who Criticized Trump, Says Bureau Failed to Warn Her of Stalker

Glenn Thrush and Adam Goldman — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:14:16 -0400

A man who pleaded guilty to stalking the lawyer, Lisa Page, had been discharged from the Marines after expressing an obsession with her as well as mass shootings, information that was shared with the F.B.I.

All Of Trump's Lawyers Who Have Faced Consequences—As Giuliani, Ellis, Eastman, Bobb ...

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:08:51 -0400

Arizona prosecutors indicted 18 Trump allies Wednesday, reportedly charging attorneys Rudy Giuliani, Jenna Ellis, John Eastman and Christina Bobb ...

All Of Trump's Lawyers Who Have Faced Consequences—As Giuliani, Ellis, Eastman, Bobb ...

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:08:51 -0400

Arizona prosecutors indicted 18 Trump allies Wednesday, reportedly charging attorneys Rudy Giuliani, Jenna Ellis, John Eastman and Christina Bobb ...

5 big takeaways from Day 7 of Trump's hush money trial - ABC News

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:07:31 -0400

David Pecker described the "catch-and-kill" arrangement with Karen McDougal in Day 7 of former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial.

The wild past 24 hours of Trump legal news, explained - Vox

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:05:45 -0400

Trump allies newly indicted in Arizona, testimony continuing in New York, and the Supreme Court hearing arguments in DC.

UK spending watchdog should probe Teesside freeport project, say MPs

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:05:03 -0400

Michael Gove urged to instruct the NAO to investigate concerns raised by review of flagship regeneration scheme

Celebrity stories buried and disputes over paying a porn actress: What you missed on Day 7 ...

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:04:07 -0400

Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker returned to the witness stand, detailing how payments were made to a Playboy playmate and a porn ...

David Pecker testifies Michael Cohen said Trump 'furious' over refusal to pay Stormy Daniels

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:02:13 -0400

Ex-National Enquirer publisher emphasizing in testimony that he refused to pay off any more people for Trump when Stormy Daniels looked to sell ...

Supreme Court Wary of Trump Immunity But May Keep Trial on Hold - Bloomberg Law News

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:01:24 -0400

The US Supreme Court suggested it might drag out Donald Trump's claim of immunity from prosecution, an outcome that could doom any chance of a ...

Supreme Court Wary of Trump Immunity But May Keep Trial on Hold - Bloomberg Law News

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:01:24 -0400

The US Supreme Court suggested it might drag out Donald Trump's claim of immunity from prosecution, an outcome that could doom any chance of a ...