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Mayor Olivia Chow’s city hall inconsistently addresses antisemitism in Toronto, according to complaintsNoneShares of laboratory technologies firm Agilent Technologies Inc ($A) were in focus on Monday after the company announced a new organizational structure to accelerate its operational transformation, which it believes will drive higher growth through a market-focused, customer-centric enterprise strategy. The new structure organizes the company’s businesses according to its end markets and customers. It will enable closer collaboration among the business groups and better execution on cross-division, customer-first priorities, the firm said in a statement. The three new business groups include Life Sciences and Diagnostics Markets Group (LDG), Applied Markets Group (AMG), and Agilent CrossLab Group (ACG). LDG represents 38% of the company’s revenue and is primarily focused on its pharma, biopharma, clinical, and diagnostics end markets. AMG represents 20% of Agilent’s revenue and is primarily focused on the food, environmental, forensics, chemicals, and advanced materials markets. Meanwhile, ACG represents 42% 3 of Agilent’s revenue and is focused on supporting our customers in all our end markets. Agilent also said Simon May, who recently served as president of the Diagnostics and Genomics Group (DGG), will serve as president of LDG. Mike Zhang has been promoted to president of AMG while Angelica Riemann will continue to serve as president of ACG. CEO Padraig McDonnell said the new organizational structure is an important step in the firm’s transformation to become a nimbler company that puts its customers and markets first. Agilent is set to release its fourth-quarter and fiscal 2024 results after the closing bell on Monday. These results will be reported under the existing fiscal year 2024 organizational structure, the company clarified. Agilent also said that its first-quarter 2025 results will be reported under the new organizational structure. Following the developments, retail sentiment on Stocktwits continued to trend in the ‘neutral’ territory (54/100), albeit with a higher score. The move was accompanied by high retail chatter. Shares of Agilent have lost over 3% on a year-to-date basis. For updates and corrections email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.<
US markets continued to rally on Wednesday as investors continued to cheer President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Hedge Fund manager Scott Bessent as treasury secretary. Crude prices fell, as did the treasury yields, while the US Dollar weakened against peers. NSE The Dow Jones rose 1% or nearly 450 points, while the S&P 500 made a new high of 6,020 before closing below that level with gains of 0.3%. A mixed bag day for big tech meant that the Nasdaq Composite underperformed, although it closed with gains as well. The Smallcap-focused Russell 2000 index also ended 1.5% higher, making a new high of 2,466. Bitcoin slipped after a surge toward $100,000 fizzled just shy of the historic level. Oil sank as Israel moved closer to a cease-fire with Hezbollah. The yield on 10-year Treasuries declined 14 basis points to 4.26%. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index fell 0.5%. “Investors are viewing this nomination as one that will provide a Goldilocks scenario for Mr. Trump’s pro-business proposals,” said Matt Maley at Miller Tabak + Co. A year-end rally will push the S&P 500 to 6,200 points, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s Scott Rubner. Retail euphoria is accelerating just as stocks enter their best seasonal trading pattern. Corporate demand for buybacks is also increasing, adding to the reasons why the rally could start in the coming days, Rubner said in a note to clients on Friday. At RBC Capital Markets, Lori Calvasina says the S&P 500 is set to reach the 6,600 level by the end of 2025 due to what’s likely to be another year of solid economic and earnings growth, some political tailwinds, and additional relief on inflation. Her team’s new price target “does bake in the idea that the S&P 500 will experience a 5-10% drawdown before too long.” Elevated positioning, recent froth in sentiment, and higher valuations leave the S&P 500 vulnerable to bad news and perhaps simply in need of a breather. And Barclays Plc strategists expect further stock-market upside in 2025 amid constructive positioning and a solid macroeconomic backdrop, even though gains are set to slow from the breakneck pace seen this year and last. The team led by Venu Krishna raised its S&P 500 year-end target to 6,600 from 6,500. While the S&P 500 might be a long way away from fumbling a strong year, don’t get too optimistic about a strong, smooth finish to the year, according to Callie Cox at Ritholtz Wealth Management. “Investors are especially upbeat right now, too. We all love a good collective mood before the holidays, but I’m worried we could get caught off guard by bad news,” she concluded. US inflation figures this week that are seen showing stubborn price pressures will reinforce the Federal Reserve’s cautionary posture toward future interest-rate cuts. The personal consumption expenditures price index excluding food and energy — the Fed’s preferred measure of underlying inflation — is projected to have risen by 0.3% in October from September, and by 2.8% from a year earlier, in what would be the largest advance since April. Fed Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee told Fox Business he foresees the central bank continuing to lower rates toward a stance that neither restricts nor promotes economic activity. (With Inputs From Agencies.)
It has taken new Michigan coach Dusty May just nine games to guide the Wolverines into the Top 25. May and the Wolverines enter the poll at No. 14 and strive to continue their strong start when they face Arkansas in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday night in New York. Michigan (8-1) has reeled off seven straight wins to crack the rankings for the first time in nearly 25 months. "All this stuff doesn't matter to me," May said of the rankings. "It does change the complexion of what we think about and things like that. Overall, I like where we are. We have guys who work well together and they put in the time." The Wolverines look to remain hot against the Razorbacks (7-2). John Calipari's first Arkansas squad has won its past two games. Calipari spent the previous 15 seasons as coach of Kentucky and claims he's excited to be in Arkansas. "I'm not bitter about anything. I'm not," Calipari said. "This is the first page of the first chapter of a new book. The timing for me and my career and my life, this is perfect. And I appreciate the fans and everybody giving me the opportunity to do that." The Razorbacks will be searching for their initial milestone victory under Calipari during their first visit to Madison Square Garden since 1997. Their losses this season are to then-No. 8 Baylor and Illinois on neutral courts. Calipari grabbed several players out of the transfer portal in the offseason, including guard Johnell Davis, one of the stars of the Florida Atlantic team that reached the 2023 Final Four. That squad was coached by May. One of the other Florida Atlantic starters was center Vladislav Goldin, who followed May to Michigan after the coach was hired in the offseason. Goldin has strung together three straight solid games, including a season-best 24 points in a 67-64 road win over then-No. 11 Wisconsin on Dec. 3. He followed that up with 20 points and a season-high 11 rebounds in Saturday's 85-83 home win over Iowa. "He's just been a guy that you can see when he's really locked in and focused there's a different level of play," said May, "and I think now he's finding that level of play." Goldin is part of a balanced attack. Roddy Gayle Jr. averages a team-best 12.2 points per game, followed by Tre Donaldson and Danny Wolf at 12.1 and Goldin at 12.0. Wolf averages a team-best 10 rebounds per game. Arkansas is coming off a 75-60 home victory over UTSA on Saturday. Adou Thiero excelled by matching his career high of 26 points to go with 10 rebounds. Thiero scored 17 points in the second half when the Razorbacks overcame a five-point halftime deficit to outscore the Roadrunners by 20. "We've been seeing that the whole summer," Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile said of Thiero's strong play. "Him dominating. Dominating in practice and (Calipari) pushing him. This is just a reflection of the work he's done this summer and him trusting the coaches." Thiero leads the Razorbacks with averages of 18.6 points and 6.1 rebounds. Boogie Fland is averaging 15 points and Zvonimir Ivisic is scoring 12 per game. Davis (9.3) started slow with just two double-digit outings in the first seven games before averaging 12.5 over the last two games. Michigan holds a 4-3 edge in the all-time series. The Wolverines recorded an 80-67 home victory on Dec. 8, 2012 in the most recent meeting. --Field Level MediaJalen Green's 41 points lead Rockets to 122-115 overtime win over 76ers
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Top Stories 2024 Breakthrough in Quantum Computing: New Algorithms Unlock Unprecedented Processing Power By mayukh - December 9, 2024 Image Credits: Pexels In a remarkable leap for quantum computing, researchers in 2024 have developed new algorithms that vastly enhance the power and speed of quantum processors, bringing us closer to solving complex problems that were previously thought to be beyond reach. These breakthroughs could have significant implications for a variety of industries, including cybersecurity, pharmaceuticals, and artificial intelligence. Quantum Algorithms and the Path Toward Real-World Applications Quantum computing has long been seen as the next frontier in computing power, but until now, the technology has struggled to scale in ways that are practically useful. In December 2024, a team of scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, revealed a new quantum algorithm that significantly improves the accuracy and efficiency of quantum error correction. Error correction is a critical component for making quantum computing viable for everyday use, as quantum bits, or qubits, are prone to errors due to their sensitivity to external interference. This new algorithm minimizes those errors and makes it easier for quantum systems to perform calculations reliably. As a result, quantum computers could soon be used for applications such as simulating complex chemical reactions in drug discovery , optimizing supply chains, and solving previously intractable problems in artificial intelligence. These innovations also open the door for faster and more secure encryption methods, which could revolutionize the cybersecurity industry by making current cryptographic techniques obsolete. The pace at which quantum computing is advancing in 2024 indicates that it is no longer a matter of “if” but “when” quantum technologies will begin to have a practical impact. While there are still challenges to overcome, these advancements in quantum algorithms signal a future where quantum computers are no longer confined to research labs but are integrated into industries and applications worldwide Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Linkedin ReddIt Email Telegram Previous article 2024 Breakthroughs in AI-Driven Content Creation: Transforming Digital Marketing mayukh http://digitalmarketnews.com
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Mayor Olivia Chow’s city hall inconsistently addresses antisemitism in Toronto, according to complaintsNoneShares of laboratory technologies firm Agilent Technologies Inc ($A) were in focus on Monday after the company announced a new organizational structure to accelerate its operational transformation, which it believes will drive higher growth through a market-focused, customer-centric enterprise strategy. The new structure organizes the company’s businesses according to its end markets and customers. It will enable closer collaboration among the business groups and better execution on cross-division, customer-first priorities, the firm said in a statement. The three new business groups include Life Sciences and Diagnostics Markets Group (LDG), Applied Markets Group (AMG), and Agilent CrossLab Group (ACG). LDG represents 38% of the company’s revenue and is primarily focused on its pharma, biopharma, clinical, and diagnostics end markets. AMG represents 20% of Agilent’s revenue and is primarily focused on the food, environmental, forensics, chemicals, and advanced materials markets. Meanwhile, ACG represents 42% 3 of Agilent’s revenue and is focused on supporting our customers in all our end markets. Agilent also said Simon May, who recently served as president of the Diagnostics and Genomics Group (DGG), will serve as president of LDG. Mike Zhang has been promoted to president of AMG while Angelica Riemann will continue to serve as president of ACG. CEO Padraig McDonnell said the new organizational structure is an important step in the firm’s transformation to become a nimbler company that puts its customers and markets first. Agilent is set to release its fourth-quarter and fiscal 2024 results after the closing bell on Monday. These results will be reported under the existing fiscal year 2024 organizational structure, the company clarified. Agilent also said that its first-quarter 2025 results will be reported under the new organizational structure. Following the developments, retail sentiment on Stocktwits continued to trend in the ‘neutral’ territory (54/100), albeit with a higher score. The move was accompanied by high retail chatter. Shares of Agilent have lost over 3% on a year-to-date basis. For updates and corrections email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.<
US markets continued to rally on Wednesday as investors continued to cheer President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Hedge Fund manager Scott Bessent as treasury secretary. Crude prices fell, as did the treasury yields, while the US Dollar weakened against peers. NSE The Dow Jones rose 1% or nearly 450 points, while the S&P 500 made a new high of 6,020 before closing below that level with gains of 0.3%. A mixed bag day for big tech meant that the Nasdaq Composite underperformed, although it closed with gains as well. The Smallcap-focused Russell 2000 index also ended 1.5% higher, making a new high of 2,466. Bitcoin slipped after a surge toward $100,000 fizzled just shy of the historic level. Oil sank as Israel moved closer to a cease-fire with Hezbollah. The yield on 10-year Treasuries declined 14 basis points to 4.26%. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index fell 0.5%. “Investors are viewing this nomination as one that will provide a Goldilocks scenario for Mr. Trump’s pro-business proposals,” said Matt Maley at Miller Tabak + Co. A year-end rally will push the S&P 500 to 6,200 points, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s Scott Rubner. Retail euphoria is accelerating just as stocks enter their best seasonal trading pattern. Corporate demand for buybacks is also increasing, adding to the reasons why the rally could start in the coming days, Rubner said in a note to clients on Friday. At RBC Capital Markets, Lori Calvasina says the S&P 500 is set to reach the 6,600 level by the end of 2025 due to what’s likely to be another year of solid economic and earnings growth, some political tailwinds, and additional relief on inflation. Her team’s new price target “does bake in the idea that the S&P 500 will experience a 5-10% drawdown before too long.” Elevated positioning, recent froth in sentiment, and higher valuations leave the S&P 500 vulnerable to bad news and perhaps simply in need of a breather. And Barclays Plc strategists expect further stock-market upside in 2025 amid constructive positioning and a solid macroeconomic backdrop, even though gains are set to slow from the breakneck pace seen this year and last. The team led by Venu Krishna raised its S&P 500 year-end target to 6,600 from 6,500. While the S&P 500 might be a long way away from fumbling a strong year, don’t get too optimistic about a strong, smooth finish to the year, according to Callie Cox at Ritholtz Wealth Management. “Investors are especially upbeat right now, too. We all love a good collective mood before the holidays, but I’m worried we could get caught off guard by bad news,” she concluded. US inflation figures this week that are seen showing stubborn price pressures will reinforce the Federal Reserve’s cautionary posture toward future interest-rate cuts. The personal consumption expenditures price index excluding food and energy — the Fed’s preferred measure of underlying inflation — is projected to have risen by 0.3% in October from September, and by 2.8% from a year earlier, in what would be the largest advance since April. Fed Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee told Fox Business he foresees the central bank continuing to lower rates toward a stance that neither restricts nor promotes economic activity. (With Inputs From Agencies.)
It has taken new Michigan coach Dusty May just nine games to guide the Wolverines into the Top 25. May and the Wolverines enter the poll at No. 14 and strive to continue their strong start when they face Arkansas in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday night in New York. Michigan (8-1) has reeled off seven straight wins to crack the rankings for the first time in nearly 25 months. "All this stuff doesn't matter to me," May said of the rankings. "It does change the complexion of what we think about and things like that. Overall, I like where we are. We have guys who work well together and they put in the time." The Wolverines look to remain hot against the Razorbacks (7-2). John Calipari's first Arkansas squad has won its past two games. Calipari spent the previous 15 seasons as coach of Kentucky and claims he's excited to be in Arkansas. "I'm not bitter about anything. I'm not," Calipari said. "This is the first page of the first chapter of a new book. The timing for me and my career and my life, this is perfect. And I appreciate the fans and everybody giving me the opportunity to do that." The Razorbacks will be searching for their initial milestone victory under Calipari during their first visit to Madison Square Garden since 1997. Their losses this season are to then-No. 8 Baylor and Illinois on neutral courts. Calipari grabbed several players out of the transfer portal in the offseason, including guard Johnell Davis, one of the stars of the Florida Atlantic team that reached the 2023 Final Four. That squad was coached by May. One of the other Florida Atlantic starters was center Vladislav Goldin, who followed May to Michigan after the coach was hired in the offseason. Goldin has strung together three straight solid games, including a season-best 24 points in a 67-64 road win over then-No. 11 Wisconsin on Dec. 3. He followed that up with 20 points and a season-high 11 rebounds in Saturday's 85-83 home win over Iowa. "He's just been a guy that you can see when he's really locked in and focused there's a different level of play," said May, "and I think now he's finding that level of play." Goldin is part of a balanced attack. Roddy Gayle Jr. averages a team-best 12.2 points per game, followed by Tre Donaldson and Danny Wolf at 12.1 and Goldin at 12.0. Wolf averages a team-best 10 rebounds per game. Arkansas is coming off a 75-60 home victory over UTSA on Saturday. Adou Thiero excelled by matching his career high of 26 points to go with 10 rebounds. Thiero scored 17 points in the second half when the Razorbacks overcame a five-point halftime deficit to outscore the Roadrunners by 20. "We've been seeing that the whole summer," Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile said of Thiero's strong play. "Him dominating. Dominating in practice and (Calipari) pushing him. This is just a reflection of the work he's done this summer and him trusting the coaches." Thiero leads the Razorbacks with averages of 18.6 points and 6.1 rebounds. Boogie Fland is averaging 15 points and Zvonimir Ivisic is scoring 12 per game. Davis (9.3) started slow with just two double-digit outings in the first seven games before averaging 12.5 over the last two games. Michigan holds a 4-3 edge in the all-time series. The Wolverines recorded an 80-67 home victory on Dec. 8, 2012 in the most recent meeting. --Field Level MediaJalen Green's 41 points lead Rockets to 122-115 overtime win over 76ers
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Top Stories 2024 Breakthrough in Quantum Computing: New Algorithms Unlock Unprecedented Processing Power By mayukh - December 9, 2024 Image Credits: Pexels In a remarkable leap for quantum computing, researchers in 2024 have developed new algorithms that vastly enhance the power and speed of quantum processors, bringing us closer to solving complex problems that were previously thought to be beyond reach. These breakthroughs could have significant implications for a variety of industries, including cybersecurity, pharmaceuticals, and artificial intelligence. Quantum Algorithms and the Path Toward Real-World Applications Quantum computing has long been seen as the next frontier in computing power, but until now, the technology has struggled to scale in ways that are practically useful. In December 2024, a team of scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, revealed a new quantum algorithm that significantly improves the accuracy and efficiency of quantum error correction. Error correction is a critical component for making quantum computing viable for everyday use, as quantum bits, or qubits, are prone to errors due to their sensitivity to external interference. This new algorithm minimizes those errors and makes it easier for quantum systems to perform calculations reliably. As a result, quantum computers could soon be used for applications such as simulating complex chemical reactions in drug discovery , optimizing supply chains, and solving previously intractable problems in artificial intelligence. These innovations also open the door for faster and more secure encryption methods, which could revolutionize the cybersecurity industry by making current cryptographic techniques obsolete. The pace at which quantum computing is advancing in 2024 indicates that it is no longer a matter of “if” but “when” quantum technologies will begin to have a practical impact. While there are still challenges to overcome, these advancements in quantum algorithms signal a future where quantum computers are no longer confined to research labs but are integrated into industries and applications worldwide Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Linkedin ReddIt Email Telegram Previous article 2024 Breakthroughs in AI-Driven Content Creation: Transforming Digital Marketing mayukh http://digitalmarketnews.com
Mum has always been an inspiration, but never more so than now, say Jane Moore’s daughters in heartwarming chat