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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
BofA Cuts PDD Holdings (PDD) Target to $120, Maintains Hold
On May 28, PDD Holdings (NASDAQ:PDD) reported weaker quarterly results, prompting Bank of America Securities analyst Joyce Ju to lower her price target to $120 from $140 and reiterate a "Hold" rating on the shares. Ju was disappointed with a slowdown in transaction revenue growth in Q1 2025, as well as a decline in adjusted net profits. The company stated that it had made substantial investments in its platform ecosystem, which negatively impacted its short-term profitability. A close-up of a customer using the company's e-commerce platform whilst shopping online. The company's adjusted operating profit decreased by 36% year-over-year, while its net profit declined by 45%. The contributing reasons for this weaker performance included a cut in merchant fees, lower benefits from trade-in subsidies, and the impact of trade policies on the U.S., its largest market. The analyst noted that the earnings from the domestic marketplace declined despite solid growth. Adding to its challenges, the Temu online marketplace business also continued to report losses. Ju believes the situation should improve in the coming quarters as some of these trends begin to reverse. However, she expects earnings for the next few years to remain pressured by the recent investments and changes to its various programs. As a result, she maintained his cautious stance. PDD Holdings is a multinational commerce group that owns and operates a portfolio of digital marketplaces businesses, including Pinduoduo and Temu. While we acknowledge the potential of PDD as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than PDD and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: The Best and Worst Dow Stocks for the Next 12 Months and 10 Unstoppable Stocks That Could Double Your Money. Disclosure: None. 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
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Daily Mail
British tourist, 65, is accused of molesting dozens of children from Namibia's San tribe after forcing them to strip at remote 'living museum'
A British tourist has been arrested by police in Namibia, alleged to have sexually assaulted more than 30 indigenous San children at a 'living museum'. The 65-year-old man is accused of rape, indecently assaulting dozens of children, human trafficking, 'crimen injuria' and child exploitation. He was arrested by police on Sunday after allegedly telling San children at the living museum of the Ju'/Hoansi to undress for naked photos and to be touched. The man appeared at Grootfontein Magistrates Court yesterday afternoon to face 38 charges of molesting San children by prosecutor Kristiana Erastus. He was accused of persuading 33 minors to strip to be photographed and to let him touch their private parts in return for sweets he had taken with him. His crimes were said to be against the Child Care & Protection Act of 2015 and read with the African Charter and United Nation Convention & Protocols. It is understand that no plea was taken and Magistrate Abraham Abraham remanded him in custody to come before the court on June 19. The tourist is currently being held in police custody pending his next appearance and it is not yet known if he will be transferred to a main prison. Namibian police inspector Maureen Mbeha said that he allegedly touched the breasts and buttocks of 16 teenage girls, 14 teenage boys and three minors. He is said to have entered Namibia on May 15 on holiday and drove to the remote San camp six-hours' drive from the capital, Windhoek, which he visited. It is his third annual visit to the same camp where he was known to staff and the manager. He arrived on Saturday and was arrested a day later. The Namibian Ministry of Environment and Tourism condemned the alleged actions stating they were 'deeply disrespectful' to the people of the San. A spokesman said: 'The allegations are a serious violation of our law regarding the protection of minors and it is unacceptable for tourists to exploit them. 'We applaud the Namibia police for their swift actions in attending to this matter and are confident that the law and justice will take place in due course'. The 'living museum' is a joint German-Namibian venture, comprised of seven mock villages set up by the hunter-gatherer communities. San 'present the old, almost forgotten culture in traditional dresses in the midst of their reconstructed "nomad-village" from the ancient days,' the website says. 'The San of the Living Museum set a high value on presenting the hunter-gatherer culture as [authentically] as possible.' Visitors can choose from many experiences including a day visit to shooting bows and arrows or dancing round a fire or a 3 day stay with a San family. The San actors encourage tourists to visit the craft shop to buy traditional art and souvenirs and trade items such as pens or shoes and clothes for goods. Visitors are warned not to give sweets to children as there are no local dentists. They are instead encouraged to make donations to group who will ensure they receive gifts. It is understood the actors wear antelope skins to cover themselves, although some adult women still go topless, as was the traditional dress. The manager of the Ju'/Hoansi museum said that did not apply to teenage girls who would remain fully covered up with leather dress from antelopes. There are seven 'living museums' in Namibia and the group behind them the Living Culture Foundation Namibia was founded by German Dr Ralf Kuhn in 2004. He remains Chairman of the LCFN which relies heavily on tourist money and donations to ensure the long culture and history of the San is preserved. The Living Museum Of The Ju'/Hoansi is near the village of Grashoek. The San are among the oldest surviving civilisations in Southern Africa. Their small stature and semi-nomadic lifestyle saw them persecuted, hunted and forced into poverty when their traditional hunting grounds were taken. Some 2,000 of the 30,000 San in Namibia remain faithful to their traditional roots hunting and farming for survival and do not entertain the modern way of living. The San are thought to have diverged from other nomadic hunting groups some 200,000 years ago and spread out across Southern Africa surviving in the wild. They are known for their 'click language' and supreme hunting and tracking skills and knowledge of nature and do not believe in possessions but sharing.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Seven Water Tanks to be Rehabilitated, One to be Constructed in 2025
Pennsylvania American Water unveils $6.2 million water storage tank upgrade plan during Infrastructure Week MECHANICSBURG, Pa., May 12, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In conjunction with the start of the annual Infrastructure Week observation, Pennsylvania American Water today announced its 2025 tank infrastructure investment plan, including the rehabilitation of seven of its existing water storage tanks and the construction of one new tank. Pennsylvania American Water's tank rehabilitation program of inspecting, sandblasting and repainting tanks extends the tanks' service lives and helps protect water quality. The total expected cost of the company's water storage upgrades and construction this year is approximately $6.2 million. "Storage tanks are a critical part of our distribution system infrastructure," said Tony Nokovich, vice president of engineering at Pennsylvania American Water. "Tanks provide system capacity to residential and commercial customers, along with adequate pressure and fire protection. Maintaining and rehabilitating tanks extends their service life and is more cost-efficient than replacing them." This year, the company will rehabilitate and repaint seven storage tanks in the following municipalities: Municipality County Cost Size (gal) Butler Township Butler $630,000 250,000 Clarks Green Township Lackawanna $288,000 300,000 Coolbaugh Township Monroe $429,000 400,000 Neshannock Township Lawrence $530,000 300,000 Neshannock Township Lawrence $720,000 1,100,000 White Deer Township Union $507,000 503,000 White Township Indiana $1,700,000 200,000 To rehabilitate the tanks, crews will strip the original paint and apply a new coating, which serves as a protective barrier that prevents steel from rusting and impacting water quality. During tank rehabilitation, customers should not experience impacts on their water service. The company is also constructing a new ground storage tank in Fairview Township, York County, to provide additional water storage capacity, which will help the company continue to deliver reliable water service to meet customer demand and provide fire protection. With a construction cost of $1.4 million, the tank will have a capacity of 208,000 gallons. These infrastructure projects are not only an important investment in public health and safety, they also help support the economic vitality of the community. Economic impact studies show that for every $1 million invested in water infrastructure, upwards of 15 jobs are generated throughout the economy. Statewide, Pennsylvania American Water invested approximately $675 million in 2024 alone to improve its water and wastewater treatment and pipeline systems, supporting more than 10,125 jobs. The company's 2025 tank rehabilitation and construction projects will support more than 90 jobs. "At Pennsylvania American Water, we take pride in continuously maintaining and upgrading the infrastructure that helps Keep Life Flowing for our customers," said the company's president, Justin Ladner. "To provide high-quality, reliable water and wastewater services, we're committed to the proper planning, careful implementation, and of course, investment dollars that are necessary to ensure our systems operate safely and efficiently." To learn more about Pennsylvania American Water's infrastructure investment efforts, visit About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About Pennsylvania American Water Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: David MisnerSenior Manager, External
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Seven Water Tanks to be Rehabilitated, One to be Constructed in 2025
Pennsylvania American Water unveils $6.2 million water storage tank upgrade plan during Infrastructure Week MECHANICSBURG, Pa., May 12, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In conjunction with the start of the annual Infrastructure Week observation, Pennsylvania American Water today announced its 2025 tank infrastructure investment plan, including the rehabilitation of seven of its existing water storage tanks and the construction of one new tank. Pennsylvania American Water's tank rehabilitation program of inspecting, sandblasting and repainting tanks extends the tanks' service lives and helps protect water quality. The total expected cost of the company's water storage upgrades and construction this year is approximately $6.2 million. "Storage tanks are a critical part of our distribution system infrastructure," said Tony Nokovich, vice president of engineering at Pennsylvania American Water. "Tanks provide system capacity to residential and commercial customers, along with adequate pressure and fire protection. Maintaining and rehabilitating tanks extends their service life and is more cost-efficient than replacing them." This year, the company will rehabilitate and repaint seven storage tanks in the following municipalities: Municipality County Cost Size (gal) Butler Township Butler $630,000 250,000 Clarks Green Township Lackawanna $288,000 300,000 Coolbaugh Township Monroe $429,000 400,000 Neshannock Township Lawrence $530,000 300,000 Neshannock Township Lawrence $720,000 1,100,000 White Deer Township Union $507,000 503,000 White Township Indiana $1,700,000 200,000 To rehabilitate the tanks, crews will strip the original paint and apply a new coating, which serves as a protective barrier that prevents steel from rusting and impacting water quality. During tank rehabilitation, customers should not experience impacts on their water service. The company is also constructing a new ground storage tank in Fairview Township, York County, to provide additional water storage capacity, which will help the company continue to deliver reliable water service to meet customer demand and provide fire protection. With a construction cost of $1.4 million, the tank will have a capacity of 208,000 gallons. These infrastructure projects are not only an important investment in public health and safety, they also help support the economic vitality of the community. Economic impact studies show that for every $1 million invested in water infrastructure, upwards of 15 jobs are generated throughout the economy. Statewide, Pennsylvania American Water invested approximately $675 million in 2024 alone to improve its water and wastewater treatment and pipeline systems, supporting more than 10,125 jobs. The company's 2025 tank rehabilitation and construction projects will support more than 90 jobs. "At Pennsylvania American Water, we take pride in continuously maintaining and upgrading the infrastructure that helps Keep Life Flowing for our customers," said the company's president, Justin Ladner. "To provide high-quality, reliable water and wastewater services, we're committed to the proper planning, careful implementation, and of course, investment dollars that are necessary to ensure our systems operate safely and efficiently." To learn more about Pennsylvania American Water's infrastructure investment efforts, visit About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About Pennsylvania American Water Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: David MisnerSenior Manager, External
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I'm tired of men flirting with me so I've resorted to drastic measures to avoid their attention - it's the only thing that works
A former Playboy model who says she's 'tired' of men flirting with her has found a way to ward them off for good. Sizzling hot influencer Ju Isen, from Brazil, says she's fed up of attracting the male gaze everywhere she goes, including at places like the gym, supermarket, pharmacy and even the swimming pool. The 39-year-old, who boasts over 2.6m followers on Instagram, said she's been at the end of her tether for years now, and first tested the crafty trick when she was just 23. She added that she was left with no choice but to resort to drastic measures as nothing else worked - and so one day decided to sport a fake wedding ring in public. To Ju's surprise, it worked like magic and she's now happily single. 'I was tired of the constant approaches. It was nonstop. Even when I clearly wasn't interested' said Ju. 'So I put on a simple ring on my left hand, and it was like hitting a mute button. Even if it's not real, it is a deterrent to being approached. 'It has worked for years. It is just visible enough to keep people from coming up to me'. But according to the creator - full name Juliana - some guys can be pretty persistent and the ceremonious jewellery hasn't worked on everyone. She added that for the most part, wearing the ring made men 'think twice' before approaching her, and 'influenced' the way they treated her in public. Ju recalled one particular moment when the strategy worked perfectly: 'I was at the pharmacy and a guy started making small talk. 'But the second he saw the ring, he stopped immediately. He asked if I was married, I just smiled, and he said "Got it, sorry" and walked away. 'It was respectful, and I got to keep my peace'. Ju claims to have attracted so much unwanted attention throughout her life, that she's had to utilise the tactic for nearly two decades. But she wants to make it clear that wearing a ring is a personal choice and not part of some elaborate ruse to 'trick' anyone. She said: 'I still wear it to this day and it's become part of my not about tricking anyone – it's about setting boundaries. 'It's a quiet way of saying, "I'm not available for this kind of interaction". 'And the most interesting part? It still works'. The former model revealed that she once took a short break from wearing the wedding ring a couple of years ago, and found that male attention wasn't as strong as it was in previous years. She blames the change on dating apps, which she claims has caused most men to lose 'the initiative they once had'. 'It's like they're unmotivated' she added. 'Even the bad pickup lines that used to annoy me have become rare. Technology killed flirting. Nowadays, everyone just waits for a match on a dating app. 'No one makes eye contact, no one approaches naturally anymore. And that makes relationships feel more empty and mechanical'. But she continues to wear the ring either away, to avoid peering eyes or flirty men. 'People sometimes ask if I miss the attention, and honestly? I don't. At least not that kind of attention. 'I prefer peace, if a man is really interested, he'll have to go beyond the obvious. And if I'm interested too, I'll just explain I'm not actually married. 'The ring has become more than just an accessory, it's a filter'. Earlier this year Ju was rushed to hospital where she underwent a two-hour procedure to rebuild her nose after an Akita Inu bit off the tip of her nose. She revealed she was at a party where she innocently pet the pooch before the freak accident occured. 'Look what a dog bite resulted in,' she told her 2.6 million followers on Instagram. 'I had surgery to remove the bacteria and had my entire nose reconstructed. Thank God, the plastic surgeon said I won't have any scars.' Isen even found that her new nose appeared to look better than it did prior to the dog bite. 'I'm happier because the doctor said I don't need to do anything in Brazil, he reconstructed my entire nose,' she said. 'I don't need to do anything aesthetically, I don't need anything. It's perfect. I think he even refined my nose a little more, it's thinner. 'I did all the tests, it wasn't rabies, but I was infected by a dangerous bacteria,' she added. 'I'm taking antibiotics and being monitored in the hospital to avoid complications.' Isen made headlines in 2015 when she appeared topless to protest the administration of then-president Dilma Rousseff.
