jilibet withdrawal pin LONDON/CAIRO/DUBAI: Famine in Sudan has expanded to five areas and will likely spread to another five by May, the global hunger monitor reported Tuesday, while warring parties continue to disrupt humanitarian aid needed to alleviate one of the worst starvation crises in modern times. Famine conditions were confirmed in Abu Shouk and Al-Salam, two camps for internally displaced people in Al-Fashir, the besieged capital of North Darfur, as well as in residential and displaced communities in the Nuba Mountains, according to the Famine Review Committee of the Integrated Food Phase Classification (IPC). The committee also found that famine, first identified in August, persists in North Darfur’s Zamzam camp. The five-member review committee vets and verifies famine findings produced by technical analysts. In its Tuesday report, the review committee predicts famine will expand to five additional areas in North Darfur — Um Kadadah, Melit, Al-Fashir, Tawisha and Al-Lait — by May. The committee identified another 17 areas across Sudan at risk of famine. The IPC estimated about 24.6 million people, about half of all Sudanese, urgently need food aid through May, a sharp increase from the 21.1 million originally projected in June for October through February. The findings were published despite the Sudanese government’s continued disruption of the IPC’s process for analyzing acute food insecurity, which helps donors and humanitarian groups direct aid where it is most needed. On Monday, the government announced it was suspending its participation in the global hunger-monitoring system, saying the IPC issues “unreliable reports that undermine Sudan’s sovereignty and dignity.” The IPC is an independent body funded by Western nations and overseen by 19 large humanitarian organizations and intergovernmental institutions. A linchpin in the world’s vast system for monitoring and alleviating hunger, it is designed to sound the alarm about developing food crises so organizations can respond and prevent famine and mass starvation. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) are engaged in a civil war with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and are adamantly opposed to a famine declaration for fear it would result in diplomatic pressure to ease border controls and lead to greater foreign engagement with the RSF. In a Dec 23 letter to the IPC, the famine review committee and diplomats, Sudan’s agriculture minister said the latest IPC report lacks updated malnutrition data and assessments of crop productivity during the recent summer rainy season. The growing season was successful, the letter says. It also notes “serious concerns” about the IPC’s ability to collect data from territories controlled by the RSF. Under the IPC system, a “technical working group,” usually headed by the national government, analyzes data and periodically issues reports that classify areas on a one-to-five scale that slides from minimal to stressed, crisis, emergency and famine. In October, the Sudanese government temporarily stopped the government-led analysis, according to a document seen by Reuters. After resuming work, the technical working group stopped short of acknowledging famine. The Famine Review Committee report released today said the government-led group excluded key malnutrition data from its analysis. A recent Reuters investigation found that the Sudanese government obstructed the IPC’s work earlier this year, delaying by months a famine determination for the sprawling Zamzam camp for displaced people where residents have resorted to eating tree leaves to survive. The civil war that erupted in April 2023 has decimated food production and trade and driven more than 12 million Sudanese from their homes, making it the world’s largest displacement crisis. The RSF has looted commercial and humanitarian food supplies, disrupted farming and besieged some areas, making trade more costly and food prices unaffordable. The government also has blocked humanitarian organizations’ access to some parts of the country. “We have the food. We have the trucks on the road. We have the people on the ground. We just need safe passage to deliver assistance,” said Jean-Martin Bauer, director of food security and nutrition analysis for the UN’s World Food Program. In response to questions from Reuters, the RSF said the accusations of looting were “baseless.” The RSF also said millions of people in areas it controlled were facing “the threat of hunger,” and that it was committed to “fully facilitating the delivery of aid to those affected.” The government said that problems delivering aid were caused by the RSF. The IPC report says both parties to the conflict have imposed “bureaucratic procedures and approval processes” that “severely limit both the reach and scale of humanitarian efforts.” Only 10 percent of people in the areas the IPC reviewed received food assistance in the last three months, the IPC report says. At least a dozen aid workers and diplomats contacted by Reuters for this story said tensions increased between the Sudanese government and humanitarian aid organizations after the IPC determined Zamzam was in famine in August. The sources said the government is slowing the aid response. The government’s general and military intelligence services oversee aid delivery, subjecting international aid approvals to the SAF’s political and military goals, the sources said. The government is slow to approve visas for aid workers, and several aid workers said it has discouraged NGOs from providing relief in the hard-hit Darfur region, which is largely controlled by RSF forces. The government has told aid organizations “there are no legitimate needs in Darfur, so you should not work there, and if you continue to respond to needs there, you should not expect visas,” said one senior aid official, who asked not to be named. The number of visa applications awaiting approval for non-UN aid workers has skyrocketed in the last four months, and the percentage approved has plummeted, according to data maintained by Sudan’s INGO Forum, which represents and advocates for international non-governmental organizations in the country. The government didn’t respond to specific questions about the blocking of visas. In the past, it has said that the majority of visa requests are approved. In October, the Sudanese government pressured the U.N. to remove the top humanitarian aid official for Sudan’s embattled Darfur region after the person traveled there without government authorization, three sources told Reuters. Requests for authorization had stalled, the sources said. The government told the UN it would throw the official out if he was not withdrawn, the sources said. The UN complied. The government didn’t respond to questions about the aid official’s removal. A UN spokesperson said the organization doesn’t comment on staff “working arrangements.” – Reuters

Chris Wood has moved one goal closer to breaking Nottingham Forest’s English Premier League scoring record, netting the only goal in his side’s 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town. All Whites captain Wood scored from the penalty spot for his ninth goal of the season, and took his Forest tally to 24 in 51 matches. Should Wood find the back of the net again in Forest’s colours, he’d move clear of current record-holder Bryan Roy, who scored 24 times in 85 Premier League matches. All up, Wood has 78 goals in England’s top division, after earlier stints with Burnley and Newcastle United. Outside of the Premier League, Grenville Morris has scored the most goals for the club, with 217 strikes. “It’s fantastic but I want to keep going and keep pushing,” said Wood. “The team is delivering chances and opportunities. It’s easy when they’re putting them on a plate. “We’ve got a lot of games now coming up but that’s part and parcel of football, especially in England. We know how the schedule can be over Christmas.”

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DBG Announces First 45 Day Results with VAYNERCOMMERCE resulting in a 224% increase in digital revenueRapes, torture, killings -- a litany of abuses blamed on Assad forcesAres Capital's ARCC short percent of float has risen 10.7% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 17.31 million shares sold short , which is 2.69% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.48 days to cover their short positions on average. Why Short Interest Matters Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. Short selling is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises. Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish. See Also: List of the most shorted stocks Ares Capital Short Interest Graph (3 Months) As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Ares Capital has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted. Comparing Ares Capital's Short Interest Against Its Peers Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis. According to Benzinga Pro , Ares Capital's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.15%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers. Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it. This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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There is no question that, at the very least, the Detroit Lions are one of the most injured teams in the NFL this season. We already know the Lions have the most players on injured reserve in total entering Week 17, so it's certainly safe to call Detroit the most injured team. But what about the number of Week 1 starters on injured reserve or out? Well, no surprise, the Lions lead the NFL in that category with a whopping 31.8% of their opening-day starters on the shelf. However, believe it or not, the Lions aren't alone in first place in that unfortunate category. They are actually tied with the Las Vegas Raiders , a team that also sports 31.8% of its Week 1 starters either on injured reserve or out with an injury. It's unfathomable to think that another team is having anything close to the injury issues the Lions have had, but here we are. Of course, the major difference is that Detroit has been able to overcome its issues, while the Raiders clearly have not. The #Lions are getting hit with the injury bug at the absolute worst time. (via: @pickinem ) pic.twitter.com/kkTclTPegA That speaks to the culture the Lions have built, but more importantly the roster that general manager Brad Holmes has constructed. At the very least, the Raiders are lacking the talent necessary to thrive in the wake of their injuries. As the playoffs loom, the Lions are hoping to get back at least a few key players in running back David Montgomery and linebacker Alex Anzalone. Montgomery is expected back by the divisional round , and Anzalone could make it back before that . If the Lions can make a deep playoff run, it's possible they could see cornerback Carlton Davis and edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson return. Davis has a shot to be back by the NFC Championship Game based on his recovery timeline , and Hutchinson has said he's targeting the Super Bowl . But, first things first, the Lions have to make it there before we can even have that discussion. Detroit will first look to wrap up the NFC North and No. 1 seed in the conference, something they can do in Week 17. MORE DETROIT LIONS NEWS How Lions can clinch NFC North and No. 1 seed in Week 17 Jahmyr Gibbs roasts himself for wearing a mask to stay warm Dan Campbell has emphatic answer about Lions resting starters Lions rookie Christian Mahogany looks like a gem after impressive debutUS budget airlines are struggling. Will pursuing premium passengers solve their problems? DALLAS (AP) — Delta and United Airlines have become the most profitable U.S. airlines by targeting premium customers while also winning a significant share of budget travelers. That is squeezing smaller low-fare carriers like Spirit Airlines, which filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday. Some travel industry experts think Spirit’s troubles indicate less-wealthy passengers will have fewer choices and higher prices. Other discount airlines are on better financial footing but also are lagging far behind the full-service airlines when it comes to recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Most industry experts think Frontier and other so-called ultra-low-cost carriers will fill the vacuum if Spirit shrinks, and that there's still plenty of competition to prevent prices from spiking. Bitcoin ticks closer to $100,000 in extended surge following US elections NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin is jumping again, setting another new high above $99,000 overnight. The cryptocurrency has been shattering records almost daily since the U.S. presidential election, and has rocketed more than 40% higher in just two weeks. It's now at the doorstep of $100,000. Cryptocurrencies and related investments like crypto exchange-traded funds have rallied because the incoming Trump administration is expected to be more “crypto-friendly.” Still, as with everything in the volatile cryptoverse, the future is hard to predict. And while some are bullish, other experts continue to warn of investment risks. Australia rejects Elon Musk's claim that it plans to control access to the internet MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian Cabinet minister has rejected X Corp. owner Elon Musk’s allegation that the government intends to control all Australians' access to the internet through legislation that would ban young children from social media. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Friday that Musk’s criticism was “unsurprising” after the government introduced legislation to Parliament that would fine platforms including X up to $133 million for allowing children under 16 to hold social media accounts. The spat continues months of open hostility between the Australian government and the tech billionaire over regulators’ efforts to reduce public harm from social media. Parliament could pass the legislation as soon as next week. Oil company Phillips 66 faces federal charges related to alleged Clean Water Act violations LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oil company Phillips 66 has been federally indicted in connection with alleged violations of the Clean Water Act in California. The Texas-based company is accused of discharging hundreds of thousands of gallons of industrial wastewater containing excessive amounts of oil and grease. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the indictment on Thursday. Phillips is charged with two counts of negligently violating the Clean Water Act and four counts of knowingly violating the Clean Water Act. An arraignment date has not been set. A spokesperson for the company said it was cooperating with prosecutors. US regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment U.S. regulators want a federal judge to break up Google to prevent the company from continuing to squash competition through its dominant search engine after a court found it had maintained an abusive monopoly over the past decade. The proposed breakup floated in a 23-page document filed late Wednesday by the U.S. Justice Department calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent Android from favoring its search engine. Regulators also want to ban Google from forging multibillion-dollar deals to lock in its dominant search engine as the default option on Apple’s iPhone and other devices. What you need to know about the proposed measures designed to curb Google's search monopoly U.S. regulators are proposing aggressive measures to restore competition to the online search market after a federal judge ruled that Google maintained an illegal monopoly. The sweeping set of recommendations filed late Wednesday could radically alter Google’s business. Regulators want Google to sell off its industry-leading Chrome web browser. They outlined a range of behavioral measures such as prohibiting Google from using search results to favor its own services such as YouTube, and forcing it to license search index data to its rivals. They're not going as far as to demand Google spin off Android, but are leaving that door open if the remedies don't work. Stock market today: Wall Street gains ground as it heads for a winning week Stocks gained ground on Wall Street, keeping the market on track for its fifth gain in a row. The S&P 500 was up 0.3% in afternoon trading Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 352 points and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.1%. Retailers had some of the biggest gains. Gap soared after reporting quarterly results that easily beat analysts' estimates. EchoStar fell after DirecTV called of its purchase of that company's Dish Network unit. European markets were mostly higher and Asian markets ended mixed. Treasury yields held relatively steady in the bond market. Crude oil prices gained ground. Apple and Google face UK investigation into mobile browser dominance LONDON (AP) — A British watchdog says Apple and Google aren't giving consumers a genuine choice of mobile web browsers. The watchdog's report Friday recommends they face an investigation under new U.K. digital rules taking effect next year. The Competition and Markets Authority took aim at Apple, saying the iPhone maker’s tactics hold back innovation by stopping rivals from giving users new features like faster webpage loading. The CMA’s report also found that Apple and Google manipulate the choices given to mobile phone users to make their own browsers “the clearest or easiest option.” Apple said it disagreed with the findings. German auto supplier Bosch to cut 5,500 jobs in further sign of carmakers' woes FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany's technology and services company Bosch is cutting its automotive division workforce by as many as 5,500 jobs in the next several years, in another sign of the headwinds hitting the German and global auto industries. The company cited stagnating global auto sales, too much factory capacity in the auto industry compared to sales prospects and a slower than expected transition to electric-powered, software-controlled vehicles. Some 3,500 of the job reductions would come before the end of 2027 and would hit the part of the company that develops driver assistance and automated driving technologies. About half those job reductions would be at locations in Germany. At least 15 people are sick in Minnesota from ground beef tied to E. coli recall U.S. health officials say at least 15 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E. coli poisoning tied to a national recall of more than 160,000 pounds of potentially tainted ground beef. Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. recalled the meat this week after Minnesota state agriculture officials reported multiple illnesses and found that a sample of the product tested positive for E. coli O157:H7, which can cause life-threatening infections. Symptoms of E. coli poisoning include fever, vomiting, diarrhea and signs of dehydration.

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Days after accusing the BJP of maligning his and Jharkhand's image through shadow campaigns, Chief Minister on Monday charged the saffron party with launching a "whisper campaign" by spending over Rs 1 crore in each assembly constituency to influence voters. The stage is set for the outcome of the "battle of ballots" on Saturday, as political leaders and parties anxiously await the results that will decide whether the BJP-led NDA or the JMM-led alliance will form the next government in Jharkhand. Counting of postal ballots will start at 8 am, and the trends and results are likely to start trickling in by 9 am. (PTI) We are 100 per cent confident to be back in power in Jharkhand with better numbers and our performance will be better than the 2019 election results,' Mir said speaking to reporters at Ranchi's Birsa Munda airport. Read more If the exit polls turn true, it would be another booster dose for the BJP, which won Haryana in October after under-performing in the Lok Sabha elections contrary to predictionsStocks drifted higher on Wall Street in midday trading Thursday, as gains in tech companies and retailers helped boost the market. The S&P 500 rose less than 0.1%. The benchmark index is coming off a three-day winning streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 19 points, or 0.1%, as of 12:32 p.m. Eastern time. The Nasdaq composite was up less than 0.1%. Trading volume was lighter than usual as U.S. markets reopened after the Christmas holiday. Chip company Broadcom rose 2.9%, Intel was up 0.7% and Apple gained 0.4%. While tech stocks overall were in the green, some heavyweights were a drag on the market. Semiconductor giant Nvidia, whose enormous valuation gives it an outsize influence on indexes, slipped 0.2%. Meta Platforms fell 0.9%, Amazon was down 0.5%, and Netflix gave up 1.4%. Health care stocks also helped lift the market. CVS Health rose 1.9% and Walgreens Boots Alliance rose 3.3% for the biggest gain among S&P 500 stocks. Several retailers also gained ground. Target rose 2.9%, Best Buy was up 2.1% and Dollar Tree gained 2.2%. U.S.-listed shares in Honda and Nissan rose 4.1% and 15.8%, respectively. The Japanese automakers announced earlier this week that the two companies are in talks to combine. Traders got a labor market update. U.S. applications for unemployment benefits held steady last week , though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years, the Labor Department reported. Treasury yields rose in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.61% from 4.59% late Tuesday. Major European markets were closed, as well as Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia. Trading was expected to be subdued this week with a thin slate of economic data on the calendar. Still, U.S. markets have historically gotten a boost at year’s end despite lower trading volumes. The last five trading days of each year, plus the first two in the new year, have brought an average gain of 1.3% since 1950. So far this month, the U.S. stock market has lost some of its gains since President-elect Donald Trump’s win on Election Day, which raised hopes for faster economic growth and more lax regulations that would boost corporate profits. Worries have risen that Trump’s preference for tariffs and other policies could lead to higher inflation , a bigger U.S. government debt and difficulties for global trade. Even so, the U.S. market remains on pace to deliver strong returns for 2024. The benchmark S&P 500 is up roughly 26% so far this year and remains near its most recent all-time high it set earlier this month — its latest of 57 record highs this year. Wall Street has several economic reports to look forward to next week, including updates on pending home sales and home prices, a report on U.S. construction spending and snapshots of manufacturing activity. AP Business Writers Elaine Kurtenbach and Matt Ott contributed.Saturday, November 30, 2024 TravelDealoftheDay.com, a groundbreaking travel deal blog, has officially launched to provide consumers with curated travel deals worldwide. Founded by Jonathan Sutter, a 25-year veteran in the travel industry and grandson of Aviation Hall of Fame inductees, the platform aims to revolutionize the way travelers access savings on flights, accommodations, and experiences. Backed by Sutter’s extensive expertise in travel strategy, aviation law, and technological innovation, this new venture promises to deliver unique value to global travelers. Jonathan Sutter’s illustrious career began in the mid-to-late 1990s with roles at Delta Airlines and America West Airlines’ Capacity Planning division while attending college. By 2011, he had become a key player in aviation law as a Senior Associate at the global firm WilmerHale in Washington, D.C. Notably, he contributed to landmark agreements, including securing United Airlines’ new service routes to Asia. Sutter’s subsequent career spanned high-profile roles in travel technology and strategy. These included managing airline negotiations for Travelport as Senior Director of the Americas, driving business development at Datalex, and overseeing airport strategy at Frontier Airlines. He also played a pivotal role at J.D. Power, where he managed the travel practice’s business development and client success. In addition to his corporate achievements, Sutter is recognized for spearheading thought leadership initiatives. He has organized global innovation summits, including events at prestigious institutions such as Harvard and Duke Universities. His contributions to the industry extend to academia, with Sutter holding J.D. and MBA degrees from Duke University and a BBA from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. Sutter’s dedication to innovation is also reflected in his role as founder of the TravelingWiki Foundation , a nonprofit organization documenting resources for travelers with non-visible disabilities, such as Autism, ALS, and Alzheimer’s. The foundation provides multilingual resources across U.S. airports and facilitates job placement within the Autism community, further cementing Sutter’s commitment to inclusivity in travel. With TravelDealoftheDay.com, Sutter merges his industry knowledge with a passion for consumer advocacy. The platform aggregates exclusive deals on flights, accommodations, and travel experiences, leveraging Sutter’s network and expertise. The goal is to empower travelers with accessible and cost-effective options without compromising quality. Speaking about the venture, Sutter emphasized his commitment to transparency and user satisfaction, stating, “We aim to redefine how people access travel deals by combining technology, data-driven insights, and a personal touch.” The launch of TravelDealoftheDay.com aligns with Sutter’s broader mission to make travel accessible to all. The website complements his work with the TravelingWiki Foundation, which has earned acclaim for its pioneering efforts in disability advocacy. Notably, the foundation’s resources are now available in 11 languages, serving a diverse and global audience. Sutter’s leadership has garnered recognition from industry heavyweights and institutions. He has been featured at international aviation conferences and collaborates with influential figures like CNN International’s Richard Quest and CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg. 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Rudy Giuliani has appeared in a bizarre Christmas ad trying to sell his own brand of coffee. The former New York City mayor appeared dressed as Santa Claus in a bizarre holiday advertisement for his coffee company. The ad shows a woman sitting on Santa's lap alongside two elves amid a snowy night backdrop. Giuliani says,“Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas! What would you like for Christmas, darling?” “Rudy Coffee!” the woman replied. If you can't see the video, click here . What a woman Mrs Santa Clause is! All she wants for Christmas is high quality coffee at https://t.co/6lMTrKbwMP pic.twitter.com/af749MGneD A stunned Santa Claus asked, “Not diamonds? Not a necklace?” Then, the elves had the woman packs of Rudy Coffee while Santa cheered. DON'T MISS... Full list of Rudy Giuliani's luxury items he must hand over to election workers Screaming Giuliani vows to hunt down Trump assassins - 'I did it with the mafia' Trump 'motorboating Rudy Giuliani in drag' resurfaces after Vance pics “Give her all the coffee she wants!” Giuliani said. “Give her all the coffee she wants! Ho, ho, ho!”PORT MOODY, B.C. - Police in Port Moody, B.C., say a gas leak from a truck that shut down a major road and triggered evacuations is believed to involve carbon dioxide, and not toxic ammonia as first suspected. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * PORT MOODY, B.C. - Police in Port Moody, B.C., say a gas leak from a truck that shut down a major road and triggered evacuations is believed to involve carbon dioxide, and not toxic ammonia as first suspected. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? PORT MOODY, B.C. – Police in Port Moody, B.C., say a gas leak from a truck that shut down a major road and triggered evacuations is believed to involve carbon dioxide, and not toxic ammonia as first suspected. A statement from officers in the Metro Vancouver municipality says first responders were called to Clarke Road near St Johns Street, for a report of a flipped commercial vehicle around 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday. Police initially thought the truck was leaking ammonia, but Const. Sam Zacharias says it’s now believed to be carbon dioxide. He says “multiple structures” remain evacuated around noon Tuesday, or their occupants told to shelter in place, and Clarke Road remains closed. The federal government’s National Pollutant Inventory says breathing in ammonia can cause severe irritation of the nose and throat and may be fatal. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Carbon dioxide is non-toxic except at extremely high levels. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 24, 2024. Advertisement

McGill runs for 2TDs and North Texas becomes bowl eligible by beating Temple 24-17Larson Financial Group LLC Has $52,000 Stake in Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:CLM)( ) shares are catching the eye on Tuesday. In morning trade, the ASX All Ords stock is up 31% to 90 cents. However, it is worth noting that even after this impressive gain, the payments company's shares remain down 17% since this time last year. They are also trading significantly lower than the $5.75 they were fetching back in 2021. Why is this ASX All Ords stock surging today? The catalyst for today's gain has been the release of a ahead of the company's annual general meeting. As you might have guessed from the share price reaction, that update revealed that EML Payments' performance has improved materially. During the first quarter of FY 2025, EML Payments reported a 7% increase in gross debit volume (GDV) to $5,857 million and a 12% lift in revenue to $48.8 million. Things were even better for its earnings, with the ASX All Ords stock posting a 46% jump in quarterly underlying EBITDA to $11.6 million. This was in line with management's expectations for the quarter. As a result, the company has reaffirmed its FY 2025 underlying EBITDA guidance in the range of $54 million to $60 million. What about the future? The good news is that management appears confident in the direction the company is taking and is investing to fuel its growth. The ASX All Ords stock's CEO, Ron Hynes, said: As you have heard we are going to make some necessary investments in leadership, talent, and our global operating model of circa $2-3m over the next 18 months. We will also invest a similar amount in our go-to-market teams and supporting activities, an area that has essentially been absent in the recent past. I expect that a good portion of these OPEX investments will be offset by similar sized efficiency gains from the streamlining of redundant work around the company, beginning in FY26. Hynes expects this to underpin a meaningful improvement in key financial metrics. He adds: Most importantly, over the period of FY25-FY28, our medium-term plan, we see positive financial metric improvement. Double digit transaction revenue growth by FY27, and this becoming the norm. Costs held flat delivering a cost to revenue ratio