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Business Insider
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Citi Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Western Digital (WDC)
In a report released yesterday, Asiya Merchant from Citi maintained a Buy rating on Western Digital (WDC – Research Report), with a price target of $62.00. The company's shares closed yesterday at $53.77. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Merchant is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 21.7% and a 67.24% success rate. Merchant covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as Amphenol, HP, and Seagate Tech. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Strong Buy analyst consensus rating for Western Digital with a $58.00 average price target, a 7.87% upside from current levels. In a report released on May 30, Wells Fargo also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $65.00 price target.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
FBI's Kash Patel vows 'you're going to know everything we know' about Trump assassination attempt
FBI Director Kash Patel promised transparency as remaining questions linger about the federal investigation into the July 2024 assassination attempt on then-candidate President Donald Trump. In an exclusive interview with Fox News' Bret Baier, Patel touched on the growing public demand for answers as speculation swirls around the high-profile attack in Butler, Penn. "I don't know that there's more to know, but you're going to know everything we know," Patel told Baier on Special Report. Trump Tells Fox Noticias He 'Would Like To Hear The Explanation' Behind Assassination Attempts Patel, appointed amid calls for sweeping reform, pushed back on the growing conspiracy theories and insisted that the American people would learn the full truth. "We take assassination attempts, especially of the President of the United States, extremely seriously," he said. "And we don't feel that the American people have been given the information they need on that. And we're digging through the files, and we're getting them a more robust picture of what happened and whether or not there were any connections." Read On The Fox News App Pressed by Baier on theories circulating online, from an inside attempt to sabotage Trump's campaign to foreign interference, Patel dismissed the speculation outright. "That's a great example of people looking for things where things don't exist," he said. He acknowledged that the death of the would-be assassin, Thomas Matthew Crooks, allowed for more transparency than ongoing cases, such as the Merchant investigation in New York, and claimed that relevant disclosures had already been made public. Baier's questions came after Trump expressed skepticism over the conclusions shared by federal agencies on the Butler assassination attempt. "We have deep-seated craziness in this country," Trump told Baier during a recent trip to the Middle East. "So far… they tell me it's fine. But it's a little hard to believe, to be honest with you." New Book Details Security Lapses Ahead Of Trump Assassination Attempt: 'Clear There Was A Problem' The 47th president emphasized his reliance on key allies, naming United States Attorney General Pam Bondi and Patel, but suggested that he remained unconvinced by the current findings. "I'm relying on my people, and they're good," he said. "But it's a little hard to believe, to be honest with you, okay? It's a little bit hard to believe as I get older." The Butler shooting sent shockwaves through the 2024 campaign trail. Trump was wounded but survived, and the assailant was killed by law enforcement at the scene. The attempted assassination ignited scrutiny on the U.S. Secret Services' protective measures on the presidential candidate. Despite a months-long investigation, questions remain about Crooks' motivation and any preventative measures that could have been implemented. "We knew a lot more about a lot of different people than we know about that guy," Baier told Patel, pressing on why the public remains largely in the dark nearly a year article source: FBI's Kash Patel vows 'you're going to know everything we know' about Trump assassination attempt
Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Why Stephen Merchant auctioned off his childhood ‘Star Wars' collection
By Filipa Gaspar Comedian Stephen Merchant's childhood "Star Wars" toys have been sold for more than £5,000 (over $6,000) to help raise money for a local school. Merchant, 50, was born in Hanham in Bristol and went on to co-write "The Office" and "Extras" with Ricky Gervais. His most recent work – the comedy drama series "The Outlaws" – was filmed in his hometown. Star Wars fans had the opportunity to purchase his childhood toys, with the funds going to a worthy cause. More than 30 lots of action figures and playsets went under the hammer at Auctioneum Ltd in Bristol on May 19. His Star Wars Collection was estimated to sell for between £300 and £500, but it fetched over £5,000. "An amazing out-of-this-world result," said auctioneer Andrew Stowe. All of the funds raised from the sale of Merchant's childhood toys are being donated to Ashton Park School, where his niece and nephew attend. They are raising funds to build a new outdoor covered space for lessons, activities and events. Merchant first saw "The Empire Strikes Back" at age six when it was released in cinemas, and it had a profound effect on him. It's where he fell in love with cinema. "Every child born in the seventies grew up with Star Wars around them," says Andrew, "but for some, the franchise had a greater effect." "We sell many childhood collections of toys, but when that child grew up to be one of the country's most recognizable stars, it really makes them special. ''These are no longer just 'toys', they're important social artefacts." One of the most sought-after lots from Merchant's collection was his original Millennium Falcon playset. "It's in remarkably good condition," says Andrew "Usually they are battered and bruised from flights around the living room – but Stephen clearly treasured this as it's complete and in good condition." The post Why Stephen Merchant auctioned off his childhood 'Star Wars' collection appeared first on Talker. Copyright Talker News. All Rights Reserved.
Press and Journal
17-05-2025
- Business
- Press and Journal
How Merchant Antiques in Inverness has become unlikely venue for countless wedding proposals
Entering the Merchant Antiques shop in Inverness is like stepping through a portal into the past. Located on Greig Street, it opened 12 years ago and is now the only antique shop left in the Highland capital. Owner Moira Meldrum told The P&J she and husband Colin 'have always been interested in antiques.' Mrs Meldrum was running a cafe and working 'far too many hours' when she decided it was time to fulfil her dream. She explained: 'We were soon to have grandchildren and wanted a little bit more time with them. 'We kept coming past here and seeing the building was still empty, so we just went ahead and decided to open the shop because that's our passion.' Now the couple's lives consist of going to auctions, people's homes and doing house clearances to find lost 'treasures.' She said the best thing about her job is 'going and finding items every day.' Both floors at the Inverness store are packed with thousands of antiques, while the couple also keeps three containers full of stock. 'You don't know what you're going to find. As my husband says, it's like Christmas every day,' she said with a smile. There is something rather magical about the Merchant that leaves you fascinated as soon as you enter the store. The shop even seems to cast a particularly strong spell on some couples. Mrs Meldrum told us she sees between four and five proposals a year. 'I just have some nice rings. I'm always buying, always, always buying lots of rings,' she said. The owner explained that although it is not often possible to do so, she likes to find out about their history and who used to wear them. The 59-year-old said she has already had three proposals this year. She said: A few months ago, an American couple came in and he just got an engagement ring, went down on one knee and proposed straight away. 'Another Dutch couple came in, picked their ring, and then I said 'congratulations'. 'He then said, 'Oh, not yet, I have to go and ask for her father's permission.' 'I had an English couple in last week. It was slightly different because she bought the engagement ring, she's going to propose to him, but she'll be wearing the ring herself. 'She didn't buy him a ring. She bought herself a ring.' Haggling is not an uncommon practice in antique shops. However, Mrs Meldrum has a reputation for being quite tough. She explained: 'I'm quite firm, because I've been on the Antiques Road Trip three times and I find that ever since I was on that, people have been quite cheeky. 'They come in and take something up to the counter at £60 and say, I'll give you 20 for it. 'So, I got really fed up with it. I just decided my prices are good anyway, I don't overprice just to give a discount, which a lot of antique dealers do. 'I would rather just offer people a fair price.' Mrs Meldrum said she has had 'so many' great items over the year. However, she believes the 'most interesting and valuable' was a ceramic ice bucket from the 19th Century. She and her husband got it as part of a container they bought in Inverness. She said: 'It was absolutely stunning. It was a huge, big ice bucket. 'It was all intricately carved and had a separate ceramic piece inside. 'I sold it for £2,000.' Mrs Meldrum explained she has 'a mix' of clients, both older and younger as well as locals and tourists. 'It has to be mixed because if I just relied on tourists, I wouldn't be here after 12 years,' she said. Born and bred in Inverness, the businesswoman insists the Highland capital has been 'a good city' to run a business. She describes the majority of people in the city as 'nice and friendly.' When asked what the worst thing about Inverness is, she replied: 'The internet. It has ruined all the shops that are closing in the town.' 'I don't go into town anymore because there's nothing to go in for.' Mrs Meldrum added she would like to 'go back to traditional ways.' She concluded: 'Have lots more small shops. Get rid of the majority of the big supermarkets. 'Go back to the butcher, the baker, the fishmonger. 'We have a choice of one of each whereas when I was growing up, in the Victorian Market, there were three butchers and two or three fish shops. 'There's just not enough choice anymore.'
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PEAC Solutions partners with Crane Payment Innovations
Asset finance provider PEAC Solutions has collaborated with Crane Payment Innovations (CPI), a Crane NXT company, to provide rental schemes for CPI's convenience services. The partnership aims to enable customers to access CPI's vending solutions through PEAC's rental programme. These solutions include BevMax and Merchant machines, as well as COTI coffee product lines. These solutions are equipped with fully integrated cashless readers for card processing and digital touchscreens for two-tier pricing and promotions. The programme is classified as an operating expense, providing financial advantages over traditional capital expenditures. CPI vice president and general manager of convenience services Sharon Peyer said: 'We are thrilled to partner with PEAC Solutions on rental programmes that help more businesses benefit from the sales and profit enhancements of our equipment and fully integrated connectivity solutions without the upfront burden. 'Early indicators suggest PEAC's rental programme could be a game-changer for many operators who have traditionally relied on borrowing or purchasing lower-end or used machines." PEAC Solutions' programme development director Bernadette Braden said: "The new rental programme with Crane Payment Innovations is a departure from traditional ways of accessing capital for vending machine operators, something necessary in today's changing economy. 'We are excited to partner with CPI to offer a rental solution that puts machines into service with predictable payments over the terms of the rental. This new programme showcases PEAC's flexibility and consultative approach to lending, creating positive change for equipment operators in today's world.' With operations across North America, Europe, and the UK, PEAC offers lease and loan products to equipment manufacturers, distributors, and dealers. It specialises in finance solutions to enhance business productivity and growth. In addition to its partnership with CPI, PEAC has recently launched a financing initiative with US-based manufacturer and distributor Exodus Global. The initiative provides rental companies with financing options for Exodus Global's brands, including Connect Work Tools, ShearCore, RockZone Americas, and OilQuick Americas. It supports various financing structures tailored to fleet operators' needs. "PEAC Solutions partners with Crane Payment Innovations" was originally created and published by Leasing Life, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
