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IOL News
4 days ago
- IOL News
Extremely bloody and violent World Cup football match and anarchists have a field day in the US
Battle of Santiago Italy and Chile players had numerous bloody fights during their second match of the 1962 World Cup. Chile won 2-0. 455 The Vandals enter Rome and spend two weeks plundering the city. 1875 Alexander Graham Bell makes the first sound transmission. 1879 A 1 000-strong search party finds the body of the Prince Imperial of France, Louis Napoleon, who was killed by Zulu warriors in Zululand during the Anglo-Zulu war. 1897 Randlord Barney Barnato and his family sail from Cape Town for Southampton. He is lost overboard near the island of Madeira. 1902 When the signing of the Treaty of Vereeniging (and Britain's victory in the Anglo-Boer War) is reported to the paralysed President Steyn of the Orange Free State, he is devastated and says: 'Had I not wife and children, death would have been welcome.' 1910 Charles Rolls, co-founder of Rolls-Royce, becomes the first to make a non-stop double crossing of the English Channel by plane. 1919 Anarchists simultaneously set off bombs in eight US cities. 1935 The SA cricket team beats England for the first time at Lords. 1944 US Flying Fortress bombers start long-range missions from North Africa to Russia, bombing targets along the way, refueling and rearming in the USSR, before returning. 1953 Queen Elizabeth II is crowned in Westminster Abbey. It is the first major international event to be televised. 1962 Police intervene many times in fights between Chilean and Italian players in one of the most violent games in football history – their second match of the 1962 World Cup, which became known as the Battle of Santiago. 1969 The Australian aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne slices a US destroyer in half, killing 74 sailors, off Vietnam. 1979 Pope John Paul II becomes the first pontiff to visit a Communist country when he returns to his homeland, Poland after 59 years. 2012 Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak is jailed for life for his role in the killing of demonstrators in 2011. 2020 UN human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet says the Covid pandemic is exposing 'endemic inequalities' around the world. 2024 The Chinese spacecraft Chang'e-6 successfully lands on the far side of the Moon on a mission to analyse and collect rock samples. DAILY NEWS
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
1 S&P 500 Stock for Long-Term Investors and 2 to Ignore
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is often seen as a benchmark for strong businesses, but that doesn't mean every stock is worth owning. Some companies face significant challenges, whether it's stagnating growth, heavy debt, or disruptive new competitors. Even among blue-chip stocks, not all investments are created equal - which is why we built StockStory to help you navigate the market. That said, here is one S&P 500 stock that is leading the market forward and two best left off your watchlist. Market Cap: $56.63 billion Operating as Spectrum, Charter (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading telecommunications company offering cable television, high-speed internet, and voice services across the United States. Why Does CHTR Give Us Pause? Sluggish trends in its internet subscribers suggest customers aren't adopting its solutions as quickly as the company hoped Sales are projected to be flat over the next 12 months and imply weak demand Below-average returns on capital indicate management struggled to find compelling investment opportunities Charter's stock price of $408.17 implies a valuation ratio of 10.6x forward P/E. If you're considering CHTR for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more. Market Cap: $195.9 billion Founded by Alexander Graham Bell, AT&T (NYSE:T) is a multinational telecomm conglomerate providing a range of communications and internet services. Why Is T Risky? Sales tumbled by 7.3% annually over the last five years, showing consumer trends are working against its favor Performance over the past five years shows each sale was less profitable as its earnings per share dropped by 9% annually, worse than its revenue Low returns on capital reflect management's struggle to allocate funds effectively At $27.29 per share, AT&T trades at 13.1x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than T. Market Cap: $77.78 billion Serving both the DIY customer and professional mechanic, O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) is an auto parts and accessories retailer that sells everything from fuel pumps to car air fresheners to mufflers. Why Should You Buy ORLY? Comparable store sales rose by 4.5% on average over the past two years, demonstrating its ability to drive increased spending at existing locations Unique assortment of products and pricing power result in a best-in-class gross margin of 51.3% ORLY is a free cash flow machine with the flexibility to invest in growth initiatives or return capital to shareholders O'Reilly is trading at $1,363 per share, or 29.9x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it's free. The market surged in 2024 and reached record highs after Donald Trump's presidential victory in November, but questions about new economic policies are adding much uncertainty for 2025. While the crowd speculates what might happen next, we're homing in on the companies that can succeed regardless of the political or macroeconomic environment. Put yourself in the driver's seat and build a durable portfolio by checking out our Top 5 Strong Momentum Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 176% over the last five years. Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Exlservice (+354% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CTV News
18-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Victoria Day long weekend serves as unofficial start of tourist season in Cape Breton
The May long weekend is the unofficial kickstart to tourist season in Cape Breton so there was a steady number of customers at the High Wheeler Cafe and Bakery in Baddeck, N.S., on Sunday. 'We've already seen in the first week, I think, numbers are up already this year,' said co-owner Nick Pino. The popular cafe along Baddeck's main street just opened for the season after significant renovations for what they expect will be a busy spring and summer. 'The last couple of months too, even with the coffee business we've seen a lot more local support,' Pino said. 'I know people are travelling shorter distances.' Pino said if the rest of the summer is like the first week it's going to be a great season for everyone. Destination Cape Breton CEO Terry Smith said their website's traffic hit record levels last year and is 50 per cent higher so far this year. He said he expects Cape Breton will benefit from people who are hesitant to travel to the U.S. and are instead planning vacations within Canada. 'We expect to be getting a fair number of those folks, and from what I'm hearing nationally it's looking like many people are choosing either the East Coast or the West Coast, so I think we're really going to benefit from that,' Smith said. The Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck welcomed its first visitors of the season on the weekend but next weekend promises to be bigger. The Cabot Trail Relay Race takes place May 24 and 25 and finishes on Baddeck's Main Street on Sunday morning. 'It's my favourite day of the year and that is a ginormous head start for our business and all the businesses around here,' Pino said The race typically brings more than 1,000 runners and spectators to the village. Race organizers said they estimate the event brings approximately $1.7 million to businesses in communities along the Cabot Trail each year. High Wheeler Cafe A customer is pictured at the counter of the High Wheeler Cafe and Bakery in Baddeck, N.S. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
1 Large-Cap Stock to Target This Week and 2 to Question
Large-cap stocks have the power to shape entire industries thanks to their size and widespread influence. With such vast footprints, however, finding new areas for growth is much harder than for smaller, more agile players. This dynamic can trouble even the most skilled investors, but luckily for you, we started StockStory to help you navigate these trade-offs and uncover exceptional companies that break the mold. That said, here is one large-cap stock that still has big upside potential and two that could be stalling. Market Cap: $196.7 billion Founded by Alexander Graham Bell, AT&T (NYSE:T) is a multinational telecomm conglomerate providing a range of communications and internet services. Why Do We Think T Will Underperform? Annual sales declines of 7.3% for the past five years show its products and services struggled to connect with the market Performance over the past five years shows each sale was less profitable as its earnings per share dropped by 10.9% annually, worse than its revenue ROIC of 3.3% reflects management's challenges in identifying attractive investment opportunities AT&T is trading at $27.30 per share, or 13.1x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including T in your portfolio, it's free. Market Cap: $111.5 billion Founded in 1989 with a mission to create medicines that treat the underlying causes of disease rather than just symptoms, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) develops and markets transformative medicines for serious diseases, with a focus on cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, and pain management. Why Are We Wary of VRTX? Earnings per share fell by 15.6% annually over the last five years while its revenue grew, showing its incremental sales were much less profitable Capital intensity has ramped up over the last five years as its free cash flow margin decreased by 58.8 percentage points Waning returns on capital imply its previous profit engines are losing steam At $440 per share, Vertex Pharmaceuticals trades at 23.4x forward P/E. If you're considering VRTX for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more. Market Cap: $38.32 billion Originally serving yogis and hockey players, Lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) is a designer, distributor, and retailer of athletic apparel for men and women. Why Should You Buy LULU? Locations open for at least a year are seeing increased demand as same-store sales have averaged 8.2% growth over the past two years Collection of products is difficult to replicate at scale and results in a best-in-class gross margin of 58.8% Robust free cash flow margin of 16% gives it many options for capital deployment Lululemon's stock price of $318.96 implies a valuation ratio of 20.8x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it's free. Market indices reached historic highs following Donald Trump's presidential victory in November 2024, but the outlook for 2025 is clouded by new trade policies that could impact business confidence and growth. While this has caused many investors to adopt a "fearful" wait-and-see approach, we're leaning into our best ideas that can grow regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate. Take advantage of Mr. Market by checking out our Top 6 Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 176% over the last five years. Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Comfort Systems (+782% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Sign in to access your portfolio
Sharjah 24
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
SCRF workshop: Students blend DIY skills with recycling principles
Trainer Asmaeel Alahmed from UAE-based Aufuq AlEbdaa centre first briefed the children about 19th century American scientist Alexander Graham Bell and his invention of the telephone that revolutionised communication. He invited one of the young girls to see if she could hear him on a phone prototype he had created and then asked the Grade 5 girls to make one for themselves using the material provided. The girls then set about building their own phones using simple everyday materials -- two paper cups, a long woolen thread, scissors, colour paper and glue. The children cut the paper and stuck it around the cups to give it a neat look, some even adding a sketch or a decorative tape on them. They pricked two holes on the base of the cup with a toothpick provided and passed the thread through it; then they passed its other end through the second cup's holes knotting it to secure it. The girls then tried speaking to their friends using their phone; while one said 'hello, hello' into the cup, her friend held the second cup into their ear, and an excited grin broke on her face as she heard the sound waves pass through the 'wire' into the 'receiver' cup. A simple telephone had been made, and one of the young inventors from India International School Sharjah made a small speech about what they had learnt on their day out at SCRF. Taking place from April 23 to May 4 at Expo Centre Sharjah, the 16th edition of SCRF promises an immersive experience under the theme 'Dive into Books'. Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), this year's agenda features 133 guests from 70 countries, and 122 Arab and international publishing houses from 22 nations.
