ALL LIGHTED UP Residents of La Castellana, Negros Occidental welcome the Christmas lighting event at their town center on Monday night, which proceeded despite the continued threat posed by the restive Mt. Kanlaon. —Ronnie Baldonado BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — Over 15,000 Negrenses have to spend Christmas and possibly the rest of the holidays in evacuation centers as Mt. Kanlaon continued to be restive since it erupted on Dec. 9. On Tuesday, the volcano emitted voluminous ash from 11:37 a.m. to 11:48 a.m., rising 1,200 meters tall, and followed by smaller emissions, said Mari Andylene Quintia, resident volcanologist of the Kanlaon Volcano Observatory in La Carlota City. READ: Thousands evacuated as Mt. Kanlaon erupts anew The wind direction was headed southwest, which means ash could fall on La Castellana or La Carlota City, she said. It was the second day in a row that the volcano had been emitting voluminous ash. However, Mt. Kanlaon would remain at alert level 3 (intensified unrest/magmatic unrest) because there was no abrupt increase in Kanlaon’s trend, movement was gradual, Quintia said. Ashfall was not reported in nearby communities on Monday despite voluminous emissions, which means it could have fallen on the upper slopes of the volcano, she added. There were also four ash emissions, 25 volcanic earthquakes, 2,200 tons of sulfur dioxide emitted from 12 a.m Monday to 12 a.m. Tuesday at Kanlaon. With the volcano still under alert level 3, residents within the 6-kilometer danger zone of the volcano would have to remain in shelters set up in Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental localities that surround Mt. Kanlaon. Negros Occidental has 8,412 evacuees from 2,673 families placed in 22 evacuation centers in Bago City, La Carlota City and La Castellana) while Canlaon City in Negros Oriental has 2,212 families composed of 7,183 individuals who were evacuated, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Sunday. There were also 1,542 families with 4,939 members who sought temporary shelter in the homes of friends and relatives, the DSWD said. But those in La Castellana, the area worst hit by Kanlaon’s eruption, did not allow the disruptions to dampen their spirits, opting to proceed with the lighting of the Christmas lights at the town’s public plaza on Monday night. Hundreds of smiling residents, including some evacuees, witnessed the switching on of the Christmas lights. They decided to put on the Christmas lights despite budgetary constraints to lift the spirits of the town’s residents and to bring them joy amid the calamity they are facing, said Rhummyla Nicor-Mangilimutan. Government and private sector groups are set to bring Christmas parties to the evacuation centers on Wednesday. Last week, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said it may expand the permanent danger zone surrounding Mt. Kanlaon from 6 km to 10 km if the rainy weather worsens. An expansion would mean thousands more evacuees amid concerns raised by affected local governments about the mounting cost of caring for the current evacuees. Raul Fernandez, the OCD Western Visayas director and Task Force Kanlaon chair, said they were still consulting with all relevant agencies to determine if there was a need to expand the danger zone. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . “Preparatory work for an expanded evacuation is under way to ensure that we are ready for the worst case scenario. It is just advance planning so if mass evacuation from the 10 kilometer danger zone is needed, it can immediately be executed,” he said.
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Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday appointed Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, former Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla, and ex-army chief and former Union minister General (retd) VK Singh as new governors of Bihar, Manipur and Mizoram, respectively, a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. President Murmu also accepted the resignation of Odisha Governor Raghubar Das, the statement said, adding Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati has been appointed as the new Odisha governor. Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has been named the new governor of Kerala. “The above appointments will take effect from the dates they will assume charge of their respective offices,” the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. Bhalla, who served as the Union home secretary from August 2019 till August this year, will take over as the governor of Manipur, which has been in the throes of ethnic strife between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities since May 3 last year. The cycle of violence and reprisal attacks has prompted the Centre to deploy more troops and reimpose Afspa in parts of Manipur, where at least 260 people been killed in the ethnic violence. Also read | Tamil Nadu gov, state at loggerheads again over VC appointment to university Following Bhalla’s appointment, there was a buzz in the political circles of the northeastern state and among security forces about the Centre’s move to send the retired IAS officer in the gubernatorial role and if the move was a precursor to a possible imposition of President’s Rule. “Nobody knows for sure if the Centre has decided to impose President’s Rule by sending an officer, who is he most trusted by the home minister. These are just speculations for now. Maybe this has got nothing to do with President’ Rule but the fact that Centre wants an officer, who has closely tracked what is happening in Manipur. There is already a security advisor chosen by the home minister who is the chief of the unified command,” a mid-level BJP leader, requesting anonymity, said. Bhalla did not respond to HT’s request for a comment on his appointment. Also read | In Manipur conflict, rise in Myanmar-made weapons Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in the southern state have been at loggerheads over several issues, primarily about the functioning of state universities and his non-signing of certain bills passed by the assembly. Last week, SFI activists protested against Khan outside the Kerala university campus during his visit to attend a programme. Different Left groups in the state have accused him of trying to appoint people linked to ABVP — student wing affiliated with the RSS — to key level appointments in the universities. Khan has been appointed as the governor of Bihar, where assembly elections are due next year. Gen (retd) VK Singh, who served as a minister in the Narendra Modi government from 2014 and 2024, did not contest the Lok Sabha elections this summer, having represented Ghaziabad seat in Uttar Pradesh for a decade. His appointment as the governor of Mizoram is important given the fact that the state has been receiving thousands of refugees from violence-hit Myanmar, heavy smuggling of arms and ammunition from Myanmar, and various groups protesting the government’s plan to fence the Indo-Myanmar border. While Raghubar Das, former chief minister of Jharkhand, has resigned as the governor of Odisha, there were reports of him returning to active politics. His meeting with Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in September, ahead of the Jharkhand assembly polls had fuelled speculation. The BJP had then dismissed the speculation, but with a rejig in the national team expected shortly, the possibility of Das making a comeback is again being discussed in party circles.
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise lifted its stake in shares of JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. ( NYSE:JKS – Free Report ) by 198.1% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 7,923 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,265 shares during the quarter. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise’s holdings in JinkoSolar were worth $212,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Several other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of JKS. Signaturefd LLC increased its holdings in JinkoSolar by 108.0% during the 3rd quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 1,246 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 647 shares during the period. Headlands Technologies LLC raised its holdings in JinkoSolar by 607.7% in the second quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC now owns 4,048 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $84,000 after acquiring an additional 3,476 shares in the last quarter. Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. lifted its stake in JinkoSolar by 43.3% in the second quarter. Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. now owns 11,659 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $242,000 after acquiring an additional 3,521 shares during the last quarter. Profund Advisors LLC grew its holdings in JinkoSolar by 8.5% during the 2nd quarter. Profund Advisors LLC now owns 12,217 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $253,000 after acquiring an additional 960 shares in the last quarter. Finally, SG Americas Securities LLC increased its position in shares of JinkoSolar by 16.0% in the 2nd quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 21,321 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $442,000 after purchasing an additional 2,939 shares during the last quarter. 35.82% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. JinkoSolar Trading Down 0.2 % NYSE:JKS opened at $21.62 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.22, a quick ratio of 0.97 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $23.14 and its 200-day simple moving average is $22.51. JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. has a 12-month low of $16.70 and a 12-month high of $38.37. The firm has a market cap of $1.15 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.64 and a beta of 0.44. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth JKS has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. StockNews.com upgraded shares of JinkoSolar from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, September 18th. Roth Mkm cut their price objective on shares of JinkoSolar from $25.00 to $20.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, September 4th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group cut their price target on shares of JinkoSolar from $21.00 to $18.00 and set a “sell” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, September 3rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating and six have assigned a hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $24.60. Get Our Latest Stock Report on JKS JinkoSolar Company Profile ( Free Report ) JinkoSolar Holding Co, Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, development, production, and marketing of photovoltaic products. The company offers solar modules, silicon wafers, solar cells, recovered silicon materials, and silicon ingots. It also provides solar system integration services; solar power generation and solar system EPC services; and energy storage system, as well as undertakes solar power projects. Recommended Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding JKS? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. ( NYSE:JKS – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for JinkoSolar Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for JinkoSolar and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Oracle Announces Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Financial Results
World News Live Today December 25, 2024: Donald Trump 'buys' Canada, Greenland, and Panama Canal in Eric Trump's post; Danish leader’s blunt five-word responseINTACH celebrates World Heritage Week at Burzhom archaeological siteSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Colorado secured what it said was record insurance coverage for quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter as the star duo opted to complete their college careers in the Alamo Bowl rather than sit out and prepare for the NFL draft. Colorado would not disclose the amount of insurance coverage each received, citing privacy laws. Coach Deion Sanders and athletic director Rick George both said it was the largest in college football history. “We happen to have two players that are probably going to be the first two picks of the NFL draft,” Sanders said Monday. “We all know who those two are and they have received, I think, the highest number of coverage that has ever been covered in college football. It far exceeds anyone that has ever played this game of college football.” While college programs maintain insurance policies for their athletes in case of injury, Colorado increased disability coverage for its entire roster in the Alamo Bowl. Sanders, the coach of the No. 20 Buffaloes, ensured his QB son and two-way star Hunter received larger policies since both are expected to be among the top 10 selections in the upcoming NFL draft. “It was his idea we should get disability insurance for our athletes for this game to ensure that they played and if there was some kind of injury that they would be well taken care of," George said. “So, we worked together on that. We’re excited about it. We think it’s great that all our players are playing in the game. That’s what all bowl games should be like.” Colorado (9-3, No. 23 CFP) will face the 17th-ranked BYU Cougars (10-2, No. 17 CFP) in the Alamo Bowl on Saturday. While most teams are scrambling with starters opting out of bowl games this year to enter the transfer portal or NFL draft, the Buffaloes did not lose any player on their two-deep roster. “It’s more than what I got (when he played at Kansas State),” Colorado linebackers coach Andre’ Hart said. “They gave us a helmet and said pop this on your leg and get out there and play. For them to get that (increased insurance coverage), I just think it’s beneficial. To talk about where the game is, where it’s going and how leadership is taking care of the players, I thought that’s excellent.” Shedeur Sanders completed 337 of 454 passes for 3,926 yards and 35 touchdowns this season. Many scouting services have Sanders rated as the top quarterback in this year's draft. Hunter received the Heisman Trophy as a two-way standout at cornerback and wide receiver. He had 92 receptions for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns and as a cornerback had four interceptions, broke up 11 passes and limited the opposition to 22 receptions on 688 defensive snaps. “They’ve taken care of us, everybody,” Colorado running back Micah Welch said. “It really means a lot to have every teammate up here. That's a big thing. What I like about Coach Prime, they’re taking care of us.” Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football