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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Voters overwhelmingly back tax on wealthy to protect public services
A poll commissioned by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), found the public support tax increases on the wealthy and big businesses by a margin of almost two to one - 58% to 28% Voters overwhelmingly back taxing the wealthy more in order to protect public services, a new poll found today. The research, commissioned by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), found the public support tax increases on the wealthy and big businesses by a margin of almost two to one - 58% to 28%. And the number rises among people who switched their vote from the Tories to Labour in last year's election - where a mammoth 71% said they supported the idea, compared to 23% who did not. And Labour voters who are now strongly considering voting Reform also backed it by 61% to 32%. The new polling comes ahead of the Spending Review, which the TUC says can be the "next key step" in the government's plan to rebuild Britain and deliver industrial renewal. The TUC said the findings highlight the public's appetite for rebuilding public services - and suggested a "fairer" tax system should be part of plan. General Secretary Paul Nowak said: 'The Spending Review can be the next key step in the government's plan to rebuild Britain and deliver industrial renewal. 'Communities are still crying out for meaningful change after more than a decade of Tory austerity and neglect. 'That's why the government must stay on track – building on the positive start it made at last year's Budget by providing sustained funding for our public services and infrastructure. 'The global outlook is challenging, but leaving our decimated public services without sufficient investment would risk both future growth and public trust." The poll also found nearly 6 in 10 voters - 59% - believe the wealthiest don't pay their fare share. And a clear majority - 56% - said big businesses don't pay their fare share. More than two thirds (67%) said there were too many tax loopholes that could be exploited by the wealthy. Asked how more could be raised from the richest, two thirds backed an annual wealth tax on estates over £10 million. Some 63% backed a windfall tax on banks, and half said they supported increasing capital gains tax - the tax people pay on the profits from selling assets like property. 'The message from voters is clear," Mr Nowak said. "They want the government to protect and rebuild our public services. 'If that means asking the wealthiest to pay more, the public are behind it. People are fed up with a system where those with the broadest shoulders don't pull their weight.' Pollsters Hold Sway surveyed 2000 adults in Great Britain online between 30 May and 2 June.
Business Insider
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Morgan Stanley Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Amazon (AMZN)
Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Nowak reiterated a Buy rating on Amazon (AMZN – Research Report) today and set a price target of $250.00. The company's shares closed today at $207.91. 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, Nowak is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 6.0% and a 60.24% success rate. Nowak covers the Communication Services sector, focusing on stocks such as Alphabet Class A, Meta Platforms, and Pinterest. Amazon has an analyst consensus of Strong Buy, with a price target consensus of $241.64, which is a 16.22% upside from current levels. In a report released today, Barclays also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $240.00 price target.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Appleton public school students will receive direct admission, financial aid from Lawrence
Appleton public high school students who qualify can now receive direct admission to Lawrence University, according to an announcement by the Appleton Area School District and Lawrence University on May 21. The program is part of a new partnership between AASD and Lawrence that will take effect in the 2025-26 school year. AASD students will also qualify for financial assistance beyond what Lawrence typically offers. "We want to take care of our neighbors," said Lawrence assistant vice president Robert Nowak at a news conference. Students at Appleton Area School District public high schools who have at least a 3.4 GPA and required coursework are eligible. While Lawrence does not require standardized test scores for admission, the college typically asks for letters of recommendation and essays as part of that process. For AASD students, coach or guidance counselor letters of recommendation and personal essays would still be encouraged but optional; students would only need the application and high school transcripts. Teacher recommendations would still be required for AASD students applying for an instrument and major at the Conservatory. The process would "reward (AASD) students working extremely hard, who show they are committed to furthering their education," said AASD assistant superintendent Michael Hernandez at the news conference. Starting in the 2025-26 school year, AASD will identify students who qualify for Lawrence and coordinate campus visits to Lawrence; in return, Lawrence will offer those students a direct admission process and financial aid. The annual cost of tuition, fees and room and board at Lawrence is over $70,000 for the 2025-26 school year. However, AASD students would receive a minimum of $45,000 annually towards those costs in scholarships and grants. Only about three or four AASD students enroll at Lawrence annually, Nowak said, but he hoped the new program would increase that number. He said the program doesn't currently have a cap. AASD and Lawrence leaders said in a joint statement that the partnership will help broaden possibilities for local students. "We're proud to open even more doors for students to consider Lawrence, a nationally recognized college right here in their community, where they can continue their journey close to home," Nowak said in the statement. AASD Superintendent Greg Hartjes said the partnership "creates opportunities for our students while keeping them connected to the community." Hernandez told the Post-Crescent that since AASD reflects the broader City of Appleton, the partnership with Lawrence would encourage the city's young people to stay in the area. He also said Act 95, which offers direct admission to the University of Wisconsin-Madison to the top 5% of every Wisconsin high school class, "had something to do" with the AASD-Lawrence partnership coming to fruition. Lawrence vice president and chief of staff Christyn Abaray said in an interview that the agreement with AASD is part of a "really intentional" effort for Lawrence to connect with the broader community, pointing to Fox Commons and the new building to be shared with the Trout Museum of Art as other examples. "Appleton and Lawrence grew up together," she added. In recent months, several local secondary schools have sought to smooth the road to college for high school students. This spring, Fox Valley Technical College signed a credit transfer agreement with Ripon College and announced a new program for high schoolers to earn credits for FVTC's University Transfer two-year degree. Rebecca Loroff is a K-12 education reporter for the USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin. She welcomes story tips and feedback. Contact her at rloroff@ This article originally appeared on Appleton Post-Crescent: Appleton schools, Lawrence announce direct admission partnership
Business Insider
22-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
‘Buy After Google I/O,' Says Morgan Stanley About Alphabet Stock
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) stock has been under pressure in recent times, weighed down by mounting antitrust challenges and growing concerns that AI could erode its search dominance. Confident Investing Starts Here: But this week's Google I/O conference helped flip the script. The company unveiled a slate of AI-driven innovations, making it clear it's not ceding ground – it's stepping up as a key architect of the AI era. More than anything, says Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Nowak, I/O showcased 'how the company intends to leverage its leading user bases and distribution to drive next generation more personalized 'search,' and agentic experiences.' Among the highlights, CEO Sundar Pichai announced that AI Mode – a conversational chatbot interface for the company's search engine that debuted in beta earlier this year – is now available to all of Google's US users. Google will also be enhancing AI Mode throughout 2025 with more agentic, commerce-focused experiences for users. Soon, users will be able to connect other Google apps, like Gmail, to enable more context-aware responses – such as suggesting events based on travel plans found in emails. Additionally, Deep Search will use Google's query expansion technology to deliver expert-level, fully cited reports with unique visualizations, beginning with sports and financial data. New agentic features will help users complete tasks like booking tickets or making reservations by navigating websites and filling out forms. Search Live will let users use their phone cameras in real time so Google can assist based on what they're seeing. Lastly, next-gen shopping tools will offer a dynamic, personalized product browsing experience using Google's massive catalog, including a new AI-powered 'Try-On' feature that shows how clothes might look on the user. 'It will be important to monitor whether these products are rolled out to all users (free vs paid) in order to gauge their potential benefits,' Nowak said on the matter. Nowak makes the case that for GenAI platforms to drive the next wave of widespread adoption, they'll need to introduce compelling new features across their free tiers. At the same time, it's clear that the most advanced capabilities will often be reserved for paid subscriptions. Google delivered on this front, says the analyst, with the launch of Agent Mode in the Gemini app, which allows users to assign and automate multiple tasks – comparable to OpenAI's Operator functionality. Google also unveiled Imagen 4 and Veo 3, its newest image and video generation models, both now available. Imagen 4 delivers significantly higher-quality images – up to 10 times faster than Imagen 3 – along with enhanced text rendering and topography capabilities. Meanwhile, Veo 3 builds on the capabilities of Veo 2 by adding audio generation features, including dialogue, background sounds, and sound effects, for more immersive video creation. 'Near-term adoption of these tools may be small (given the required paywall access) but long-term we see how GOOGL's improving GenAI capabilities can lead to further sources of engagement and monetization for creators and advertisers,' Nowak went on to say. With that in mind, Nowak is staying bullish on GOOGL shares, assigning an Overweight (i.e., Buy) rating and a $185 price target, implying a ~10% upside from where the stock trades now. (To watch Nowak's track record, click here) 27 other analysts also take a favorable view of GOOGL's prospects, while 9 fencesitters can't detract from a Strong Buy consensus rating. The average price target stands at $197.69, pointing toward one-year returns of 17%. (See ) To find good ideas for stocks trading at attractive valuations, visit TipRanks' Best Stocks to Buy, a tool that unites all of TipRanks' equity insights.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Town of Richmond changes policy after two stray dogs shot
SHAWANO COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – Town of Richmond officials voted to change their policy for handling stray dogs after a town supervisor shot and killed two stray dogs last month causing controversy. Town officials will now call the Shawano County Humane Society to assist the town's designated dog catchers with picking up stray dogs. The town will not have to pay the Shawano County Humane Society for these extra services. Town officials will also need to post pictures of stray dogs reported to them on their social media accounts, an attempt to facilitate reuniting the animals with their owner. Explore local history for free during Brown County History Days 'We now have a path, we have a plan, we can work together,' said Shawano County Humane Society executive director Pam Nowak. 'We all understand and we're clear.' 'It'll be nice to get this behind us,' added town chairman Steve Gueths. 'I hope what we did tonight will do that.' Shawano County Humane Society officials said a policy like this could have prevented the incident that prompted these changes. According to an incident report from the Shawano County Sheriff's Department obtained by Local 5 News, town board supervisor Ken Damveld shot and killed two stray dogs back at the beginning of April. According to the incident report, Damveld told a deputy that the dogs were acting aggressively towards him and that's why he shot them. One of the town's supervisors told Local 5 News that their municipality follows Wisconsin State laws when it comes to dealing with stray dogs. According to that law, a person may intentionally kill a dog if it's threatening serious bodily harm to the person and the person tried other ways to restrain the dog or needs to take immediate action to protect themself. Many people don't buy Damveld's story. Nowak believes that people often misconstrue aggressiveness with fear, while one of Damveld's relatives says he has a history of abusing animals. Packers Athletic Club opens in Titletown with high-end amenities and exclusive access 'His own dogs through the years cower at him when he calls them, his own dogs are afraid of him,' said Gina Damveld who is Ken's daughter-in-law. 'I've heard him say repeatedly that it's quicker to shoot them than to catch them.' She said both her and her kids have witnessed Ken doing terrible things to animals. Local 5 News made multiple attempts on Monday to reach out to him to get his side of the story, but didn't hear back. He didn't attend the meeting on Monday night. Nowak said they don't really see reports of aggressive stray dogs in other cities which is a big reason why she's skeptical about Damveld's story. Community advocates have collected hundreds of signatures on a petition asking the town to stop allowing residents to shoot stray dogs. Nowak said she believes that the town of Richmond has a culture of people believing it's okay to shoot stray animals. At a meeting, a supervisor refuted this claim. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
