Avalon Investment & Advisory increased its position in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. ( NASDAQ:META – Free Report ) by 599.8% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 83,380 shares of the social networking company's stock after purchasing an additional 71,465 shares during the quarter. Avalon Investment & Advisory's holdings in Meta Platforms were worth $17,672,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

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A fascinating look into how and why people left Ireland to head for America 100 years ago. Editor's Note: A poignant reminder of how tough life in Ireland a century ago was given this week when a long-lost letter, written in 1922, and its response came to light. The letter is from Andrew Staunton, father of 14, a subsistence farmer living in a small cottage in the beautiful but desolate Mayo countryside. It is a plea to his Mayo-born, Boston-based cousin to send the passage money for the two oldest girls to come to America as they had no future in Ireland.

https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/mayo-father-plea-america-daughters

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PAX Financial Group LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Nasdaq, Inc. ( NASDAQ:NDAQ – Get Rating ) by 10.6% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 14,299 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 1,690 shares during the period. PAX Financial Group LLC's holdings in Nasdaq were worth $877,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in NDAQ.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/25/pax-financial-group-llc-decreases-position-in-nasdaq-inc-nasdaqndaq.html

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An Afghan woman weaves a carpet at a traditional carpet factory in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, March 6, 2023. After the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan, women have been deprived of many of their basic rights. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi) STAND ALONE

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Surry Hills' famous Shakespeare Hotel is for sale. Picture: John Appleyard The famous ‘Shakey' is up for sale. Surry Hills icon the Shakespeare Hotel is set to change hands for the first time in 45 years, with well-known hospitality family the Hargeaves deciding to move on. The pub's trading was hit hard by the disastrous blow out of the light rail build on Devonshire St, but it has bounced back strongly. Shakespeare Hotel, 200 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills Picture: City of Sydney Archives MORE: Banking on $40m for very rare Eastern Suburbs site In a market where pubs have proven to be very sought-after assets, the Shakespeare is likely to follow suit.

https://www.realcommercial.com.au/news/sydneys-most-recognisable-pub-for-sale

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Along with preparing for major project procurement processes, participants also networked with representatives from Martinus Rail, Inland Rail's principal contractor for the Albury to Illabo and Stockinbingal to Parkes enhancement works. The key business support program is being delivered by Deborah Wilson Consulting Services and comprises five workshops over nine months with one-on-one mentoring support available to participating businesses in between. The third round of workshops will be held at the end of November, with a focus on meeting project requirements and business development.

https://www.miragenews.com/inland-rail-boosts-local-business-skills-for-1100192/

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FILE - In this June 15, 2018 file photo, twenty dollar bills are counted in North Andover, Mass. GoodRx's prescription savings program offers significant discounts on prescription drugs, but not without some catches. Using GoodRx means paying out of pocket, without insurance. The cost doesn't count toward your deductible. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File) JUNE 15, 2018 FILE PHOTO

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Crypto Snack ( SNACK ) traded flat against the US dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 11:00 AM ET on May 27th. One Crypto Snack token can currently be purchased for about $0.0033 or 0.00000012 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges. Over the last week, Crypto Snack has traded down 1.5% against the US dollar. Crypto Snack has a total market cap of $75.40 million and approximately $254,409.67 worth of Crypto Snack was traded on exchanges in the last day. Here's how other cryptocurrencies have performed over the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded up 6% against the dollar and now trades at $0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/27/crypto-snack-hits-one-day-trading-volume-of-254409-67-snack.html

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has deployed one million family food packs nationwide as the country braces for Super Typhoon Mawar, which is expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility this weekend. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian revealed the department's contingency measures during an inter-agency meeting at the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on Thursday. DSWD Special Assistant to the Secretary Marlon Alagao previously reported that Mawar is expected to travel north, hitting the nation's northwestern regions.

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Like clockwork, the off-season sports trade speculation with some big names. Here's a check-in on the latest buzz around Patrik Laine and Mitch Marner.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/rumour-roundup-latest-buzz-on-laine-marner/

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The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP Minister for Social Services Member for Kingston The Hon Justine Elliot MP Assistant Minister for Social Services Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence Member for Richmond The Hon Tony Burke MP Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Minister for the Arts Member for Watson Small business employees will have a new right to ten days of paid family and domestic violence leave under the Albanese Labor Government's changes that take effect from today.

https://www.miragenews.com/workers-nationwide-now-granted-family-domestic-1057392/

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Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ICPT – Get Rating ) was the target of a large increase in short interest in the month of May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totalling 5,170,000 shares, an increase of 61.6% from the May 15th total of 3,200,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,180,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 4.4 days. Approximately 14.7% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Intercept Pharmaceuticals Trading Down 1.1 % Shares of NASDAQ ICPT traded down $0.

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MANILA  -The cost of long-term borrowing for the government is also rising as the average rate on 10-year Treasury bonds jumped by 31.9 basis points (bps) to 6.562 percent even as the auction committee opted for a partial award. This was as financial markets factored in upward pressures from recent interest rate hikes by central banks in Europe as well as expected increases in the United States later this year. The auction committee led by the Bureau of the Treasury on Tuesday raised only P23.

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KOTA KINABALU, May 21 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government will table the Anti-Party Hopping Bill during the four-day State Assembly sitting beginning tomorrow, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said that contrary to allegations by the opposition, the state government did not purposely delay the tabling of the bill to prevent state elected representatives from switching sides. He said the bill involves an amendment to the state constitution and thus requires approval from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Yang Dipertua Negeri Sabah before it can be tabled in the State Legislative Assembly.

https://www.bernama.com/en/politics/news.php?id=2190899

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A new three-kilometre off-road shared-use path is close to completion linking Wendouree Station to Waringa Drive via Learmonth Road. This new section will provide safer, more enjoyable and higher quality walking and cycling facilities for residents of the western suburbs and provides a major missing link towards Miners Rest. Upon completion, another major piece will be in place to support the community to seamlessly ride, walk or run from the Yarrowee River and Canadian Creek trails in the south, through the CBD to Victoria Park, then north via Wendouree Station to Miners Rest.

https://www.miragenews.com/safely-connecting-wendouree-for-pedestrians-1059089/

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Red Cliffs' Rubi Cope makes a flying attempt to block against Wentworth. Picture: Sarah Buchecker

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Kerala State Electricity Board approves ₹6,478.41 crore plan for 2026-27, focusing on power generation, transmission, and distribution.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-state-electricity-board-nod-for-647841-crore-plan-outlay-for-2026-27/article70446004.ece

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Bitcoin ( BTC ) traded down 5% against the dollar during the 1-day period ending at 20:00 PM Eastern on June 5th. Bitcoin has a total market cap of $499.22 billion and $21.49 billion worth of Bitcoin was traded on exchanges in the last day. One Bitcoin coin can now be bought for $25,741.28 on major exchanges. In the last week, Bitcoin has traded 7% lower against the dollar. Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed in the last day: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) traded 5.6% lower against the dollar and now trades at $109.

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Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC reduced its stake in shares of Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd ( NYSE:OR – Get Rating ) by 8.0% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 2,350,870 shares of the basic materials company's stock after selling 205,537 shares during the period. Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC owned 1.28% of Osisko Gold Royalties worth $23,932,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/12/osisko-gold-royalties-ltd-nyseor-shares-sold-by-horizon-kinetics-asset-management-llc.html

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