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The Star
21-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
U.S. withdrawal of Finnish scholar's grant sparks concerns over academic freedom
HELSINKI, May 21 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Department of State has canceled a Fulbright scholarship awarded to a Finnish researcher, citing political misalignment with policies under President Donald Trump -- a move condemned in Finland as an affront to academic freedom, Finnish News Agency STT reported on Wednesday. Saara Loukola, a doctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki (HY), had been set to travel to the United States in September to conduct interviews for her dissertation on how American teacher education programs address racism. She had planned to adapt the findings for Finnish teacher training. However, in early May, U.S. authorities informed her that the 36,000-U.S. dollar grant had been withdrawn and her visa denied. According to Loukola, the U.S. State Department determined that her research topic was incompatible with executive orders issued by Trump. "I had a bad feeling when I heard the applications were being re-evaluated," Loukola told STT. "It wasn't a surprise, but it was still a shock." She added that the loss of on-site access had rendered her original research plan unviable. Despite the setback, Loukola said she would not alter her study to fit political expectations. "This kind of pressure fosters self-censorship, but I won't censor science," she said, adding that she remains committed to completing her dissertation in Finland with institutional support. Ritva Dammert, development director at the HY, said Loukola's case was not isolated. Other scholars have also seen previously approved U.S. funding subjected to political review, she noted. In one recent example, an American researcher's planned visit to Finland to study climate change was canceled after the U.S. government withdrew its financial support, the Fulbright Finland Foundation told STT. "It's astounding that this is happening in a country where academic and research freedom are constitutionally protected," Dammert told STT. "In my view, this is an attack on academic freedom." While acknowledging that funders reserve the right to choose what they support, Dammert said research areas such as climate change and gender equality were frequently defunded during the Trump era -- topics widely pursued by Finnish and European academics. She also revealed that U.S. research funding to HY had been temporarily frozen at the beginning of Trump's second term, with the institution required to submit detailed reporting on how funds were used in alignment with American policy goals. According to Dammert, the university has recently seen a surge in applications from U.S.-based scholars, a trend she interprets as growing concern among American researchers about domestic restrictions on academic freedom. The cases have reignited broader debates over the politicization of science and the vulnerability of academic freedom under shifting political regimes -- concerns that extend well beyond the United States, STT commented. The Fulbright Program, a U.S. government-funded international academic exchange initiative, aims to promote mutual understanding through scholarly collaboration.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
1 Russell 2000 Stock with Exciting Potential and 2 to Avoid
The Russell 2000 is home to many small-cap stocks, offering investors the chance to uncover hidden gems before the broader market catches on. However, these companies often come with higher volatility and risk, as their smaller size makes them more vulnerable to economic downturns. The high-risk, high-reward nature of the Russell 2000 makes stock selection critical, and we're here to guide you toward the right ones. Keeping that in mind, here is one Russell 2000 stock that could be the next big thing and two that may struggle to keep up. Market Cap: $525.2 million Going to market with a direct selling model rather than through traditional retailers, USANA Health Sciences (NYSE:USNA) manufactures and sells nutritional, personal care, and skincare products. Why Is USNA Not Exciting? Sales tumbled by 10.4% annually over the last three years, showing consumer trends are working against its favor Smaller revenue base of $854.5 million means it hasn't achieved the economies of scale that some industry juggernauts enjoy Sales were less profitable over the last three years as its earnings per share fell by 23.1% annually, worse than its revenue declines At $27.78 per share, USANA trades at 9.7x forward price-to-earnings. If you're considering USNA for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more. Market Cap: $740.8 million Playing a significant role in the development of the hydraulic lift truck, Hyster-Yale (NYSE:HY) designs, manufactures, and sells materials handling equipment to various sectors. Why Does HY Fall Short? 5.5% annual revenue growth over the last five years was slower than its industrials peers Projected sales decline of 5.4% for the next 12 months points to a tough demand environment ahead Ability to fund investments or reward shareholders with increased buybacks or dividends is restricted by its weak free cash flow margin of 0.4% for the last five years Hyster-Yale Materials Handling's stock price of $41.83 implies a valuation ratio of 7.9x forward price-to-earnings. To fully understand why you should be careful with HY, check out our full research report (it's free). Market Cap: $1.32 billion With an emphasis on ethically produced products, Vital Farms (NASDAQ:VITL) specializes in pasture-raised eggs and butter. Why Is VITL a Top Pick? Products are flying off the shelves as its unit sales averaged 18.9% growth over the past two years Notable projected revenue growth of 22.2% for the next 12 months hints at market share gains Earnings per share grew by 194% annually over the last three years and trumped its peers Vital Farms is trading at $29.66 per share, or 24.6x forward price-to-earnings. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it's free. With rates dropping, inflation stabilizing, and the elections in the rearview mirror, all signs point to the start of a new bull run - and we're laser-focused on finding the best stocks for this upcoming cycle. Put yourself in the driver's seat 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 175% over the last five years. Stocks that made our list in 2019 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+2,183% between December 2019 and December 2024) as well as under-the-radar businesses like Axon (+711% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Sign in to access your portfolio
Washington Post
26-02-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
Hyster-Yale: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
CLEVELAND — CLEVELAND — Hyster-Yale, Inc. (HY) on Tuesday reported profit of $10.3 million in its fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Cleveland-based company said it had net income of 58 cents. Earnings, adjusted for restructuring costs, were $1.47 per share. The maker of lift trucks and aftermarket parts posted revenue of $1.07 billion in the period.
