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In the early hours of the morning, a series of airstrikes targeted various locations across Syria, with reports indicating that Israel was responsible for the attacks. The strikes struck multiple military targets in different regions, leading to widespread destruction and casualties.
Drillship for East Sea gas exploration project arrives in BusanMoreover, the geopolitical landscape in the region is also playing a role in reshaping the future of Southeast Asia's overseas warehouses. The escalating trade tensions between major powers, such as the United States and China, have prompted companies to rethink their supply chain strategies and diversify their sourcing and distribution networks. This has led to a reevaluation of the role and location of overseas warehouses, with some companies opting to shift their operations to more stable and secure countries in the region.
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In the fast-paced world of investments, making informed decisions is crucial to ensure the growth and security of one's assets. Three Men's Aurora, a group of seasoned investors, is now considering utilizing their idle funds to purchase low to medium-risk financial products. This strategic move aims to optimize their capital while minimizing potential risks. Let's delve into the reasons behind this decision and explore the various options available for Three Men's Aurora to achieve their financial goals.Judge halts $25 billion Kroger-Albertsons mergerOn the attacking front, K77 has caught the eye of Liverpool scouts with his lightning-fast pace and clinical finishing. His ability to create goal-scoring opportunities out of seemingly impossible situations has drawn comparisons to Salah himself. If Liverpool manages to secure his signature, K77 could provide the attacking threat needed to make up for Salah's potential absence.The latest airstrikes underscore the complex geopolitical dynamics at play in the Middle East and the challenges of achieving a lasting peace in the region. The conflict in Syria has drawn in numerous external actors, each pursuing their own interests and agendas, which has only served to prolong the suffering of the Syrian people.
After three losses this year by a combined eight points, Northwestern has found the finishing touch, winning three straight games, all against power conference teams. Northwestern (9-3) tries to extend its streak Sunday in Evanston, Ill., when it takes on Northeastern (8-4) in the final nonconference game for each team. Making a difference recently for the Wildcats has been their defensive pressure and care of the ball. During the Wildcats' three-game run, which included a 70-66 win in overtime against then-No. 19 Illinois, they forced 45 turnovers while committing just 18. That translates to a 43-16 edge in points off the mistakes. "That's something we've really talked about as a team," Northwestern coach Chris Collins said after an 84-64 win over DePaul on Dec. 21. "We're a really good defensive team and we need to turn some of those live-ball turnovers, so points can come a little easier." Brooks Barnhizer has done a little bit of everything during the Wildcats' mini-streak, averaging 19.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.3 steals, 3.3 assists and 2.7 blocks. Nick Martinelli has continued to excel with his rare skill set, combining crafty work in the paint with his expanded range from the perimeter. The left-hander has averaged 22 points in the last three games. For the year, Martinelli has hit 14 of 25 shots (56 percent) from beyond the arc. For Northeastern of the Coastal Athletic Association, this is the only game on its schedule against a power conference team. In 19 seasons under coach Bill Coen, Northeastern has pulled off nine victories over major conference foes. With an all-junior starting lineup, the Huskies are off to their best start since the 2015-16 season. Northeastern is led by guards Rashad King, who averages 17.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game, and Harold Woods, who puts up 14.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists. Considering both are perimeter players, the rebounding numbers are extraordinary, especially for the 6-foot-5 Woods. "He hunts for those offensive rebounds and the tight spaces where he can finish behind the defense," Coen said. "And he works on that daily." This is the first meeting of the teams since 1993. The Wildcats hold a 3-1 edge in the series. --Field Level Media
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WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Christopher Wray told bureau workers Wednesday that he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Biden's term in January, an announcement that came a week and a half after President-elect Donald Trump said he would nominate loyalist Kash Patel for the job. Wray said at a town hall meeting that he would be stepping down “after weeks of careful thought,” roughly three years short of the completion of a 10-year term during which he tried to keep the FBI out of politics even as the bureau found itself entangled in a string of explosive investigations, including two that led to separate indictments of Trump last year as well as inquiries into Biden and his son. “My goal is to keep the focus on our mission — the indispensable work you’re doing on behalf of the American people every day,” Wray told agency employees. “In my view, this is the best way to avoid dragging the bureau deeper into the fray, while reinforcing the values and principles that are so important to how we do our work.” The intended resignation was not unexpected considering that Trump had settled on Patel to be director and had repeatedly aired his ire at Wray, whom he appointed during his first term. But his departure is nonetheless a reflection of how Trump's norm-breaking style has reshaped Washington, with the president-elect yet again flouting tradition by moving to replace an FBI director well before his term was up and Wray resigning to avert a collision with the incoming administration. “It should go without saying, but I’ll say it anyway — this is not easy for me," Wray said. “I love this place, I love our mission, and I love our people — but my focus is, and always has been, on us and doing what’s right for the FBI.” Wray received a standing ovation following his remarks before a standing-room-only crowd at FBI headquarters and some in the audience cried, according to an FBI official who was not authorized to discuss the private gathering by name and spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press. Trump applauded the news on social media, calling it “a great day for America as it will end the Weaponization of what has become known as the United States Department of Injustice" and saying that Patel's confirmation will begin “the process of Making the FBI Great Again.” If confirmed by the Senate, Patel would herald a radical leadership transformation at the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency. He has advocated shutting down the FBI's Washington headquarters and called for ridding the federal government of “conspirators," raising alarms that he might seek to wield the FBI's significant investigative powers as an instrument of retribution against Trump's perceived enemies. Patel said in a statement Wednesday that he was looking forward to "a smooth transition. I will be ready to serve the American people on day one.” It's extremely rare for FBI directors to be ousted from their jobs before the completion of their 10-year terms, a length meant to insulate the agency from the political influence of changing administrations. But Trump has done it twice, placing Wray in the job in 2017 after firing Director James Comey amid an investigation into ties between Russia and the Republican president’s campaign. Despite having appointed Wray, Trump had telegraphed his anger with the FBI director on multiple occasions throughout the years, including as recently as the past week. In an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” that aired Sunday, Trump said, “I can’t say I’m thrilled with him. He invaded my home,” a reference to the FBI search of his Florida property , Mar-a-Lago, two years ago for classified documents from Trump’s first term as president. That search, and the recovery of boxes of sensitive government records, paved the way for one of two federal indictments against Trump. The case, and another one charging him with plotting to overturn the 2020 election, have both been dismissed by the Justice Department special counsel that brought them in light of Trump's November victory. Attorney General Merrick Garland praised Wray for having “served our country honorably and with integrity for decades.” He said: “Under Director Wray’s principled leadership, the FBI has worked to fulfill the Justice Department’s mission to keep our country safe, protect civil rights, and uphold the rule of law.” Natalie Bara, the president of the FBI Agents Association, said in a statement that Wray had led the FBI “through challenging times with a steady focus on doing the work that keeps our country safe. ” Throughout his seven years on the job, the self-professed "low-key, understated" Wray brought a workmanlike approach to the job, repeatedly preaching a “keep calm and tackle hard” mantra to bureau personnel despite a steady drumbeat of attacks from Trump and his supporters. He also sought to avoid public conflict when possible with the Trump White House, distancing himself and his leadership team from the FBI's Russia investigation over errors that took place before he took office and announcing dozens of corrective actions meant to prevent the recurrence of the surveillance abuses that plagued the inquiry. But there were other instances when he memorably broke from Trump — he did not agree, for instance, with Trump’s characterization of the Russia investigation as a “witch hunt." He made known his displeasure when the White House blessed the declassification of materials related to the surveillance of a former Trump campaign aide and contradicted a Trump talking point by stating that Ukraine had not interfered in the 2016 election. He repeatedly sought to keep the focus on the FBI's day-to-day work, using the bulk of his resignation announcement to praise the bureau's efforts in countering everything from violent crime and cyberattacks to Chinese espionage and terrorism. Yet as he leaves office at a time of heightened threats , much of the public focus has been on the politically sensitive investigations of his tenure. Besides the inquiries into Trump, the FBI in recent years also investigated Biden's handling of classified information as well as Biden's son Hunter for tax and gun violations. Hunter Biden was pardoned by his father last week. A particular flashpoint came in August 2022, when FBI agents searched Mar-a-Lago — an action officials defended as necessary given the boxes of documents that were being concealed at the Palm Beach property and the evidence of obstruction that the Justice Department said had been gathered. Trump railed against the FBI over that search and has kept up his criticism ever since. Trump was angered by Wray's comment at a congressional hearing that there was “some question about whether or not it’s a bullet or shrapnel” that struck Trump's ear during an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania in July. The FBI later stated unequivocally that it was indeed a bullet. Before being named FBI director, Wray worked at a prestigious law firm, King & Spalding, where he represented former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie during the “Bridgegate” scandal. He also led the Justice Department’s criminal division for a period during President George W. Bush’s administration.– WWE Hall of Famer and NXT executive producer Shawn Michaels shared some candid behind-the-scenes footage from last weekend’s NXT Deadline event. You can view the clip he shared on social media below. Shawn Michaels wrote in the caption, “We raised the bar at #WWEDeadline. 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Photronics, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PLAB – Get Free Report ) CEO Kang Jyh Lee sold 17,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $24.00, for a total value of $420,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 528,350 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $12,680,400. The trade was a 3.21 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink . Kang Jyh Lee also recently made the following trade(s): Photronics Stock Down 1.4 % Shares of PLAB opened at $23.92 on Friday. Photronics, Inc. has a 52-week low of $20.25 and a 52-week high of $34.16. The firm has a market cap of $1.51 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.44 and a beta of 1.41. The business’s 50 day moving average is $24.62 and its two-hundred day moving average is $24.42. Analyst Ratings Changes A number of research firms have recently issued reports on PLAB. StockNews.com upgraded shares of Photronics from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, September 28th. DA Davidson upped their price objective on shares of Photronics from $32.00 to $35.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 12th. Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on PLAB Institutional Inflows and Outflows Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Louisiana State Employees Retirement System lifted its stake in Photronics by 2.9% during the second quarter. Louisiana State Employees Retirement System now owns 31,900 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $787,000 after purchasing an additional 900 shares during the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp grew its position in shares of Photronics by 0.6% during the 2nd quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 511,962 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $12,630,000 after buying an additional 3,289 shares during the last quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC raised its stake in Photronics by 21.9% during the second quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 171,743 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $4,237,000 after acquiring an additional 30,888 shares during the period. Innealta Capital LLC bought a new position in Photronics in the second quarter worth about $75,000. Finally, BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT Holding S.A. acquired a new position in Photronics in the second quarter valued at approximately $817,000. Institutional investors own 88.38% of the company’s stock. Photronics Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Photronics, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of photomask products and services in the United States, Taiwan, China, Korea, Europe, and internationally. It offers photomasks that are used in the manufacture of integrated circuits and flat panel displays (FPDs); and to transfer circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers, and FDP substrates. Read More Receive News & Ratings for Photronics Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Photronics and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Title: Rare Adjustment in Monetary Policy Tone! Mortgage Rates May Dip Below 3% Next Year, Deposit Rates May Also DeclineNone