Mental health services across the country have received 'failing grades' from Canadians, according to a survey from the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and ...

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/canadians-unhappy-with-publicly-funded-mental-health-substance-use-services-survey-finds-1.6732616

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Virtu Financial, Inc. ( NASDAQ:VIRT – Get Rating ) declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, April 20th, Zacks reports. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 1st will be given a dividend of 0.24 per share by the financial services provider on Thursday, June 15th. This represents a $0.96 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.40%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 31st. Virtu Financial has a dividend payout ratio of 35.4% meaning its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/29/virtu-financial-inc-virt-to-issue-quarterly-dividend-of-0-24-on-june-15th.html

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Growing restrictions on imports of Japanese food in China are hitting Japanese restaurants there hard, with some owners reporting customer numbers down by up to 90%. Joel Flynn reports.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/japanese-restaurants-in-beijing-fear-ruin/video/9fe8844cccf4ec7450142ae34e613653

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CS Tan 4.9 / 5.0 This book is the result of the author's many years of experience and observation throughout his 26 years in the stockbroking industry. It was written for general public to learn to invest based on facts and not on fantasies or hearsay....

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The United States on Friday called on the UN Security Council (UNSC) to hold North Korea accountable for its recent provocative actions that included the launch...

https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20221105000059

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MANILA, Philippines—'Lacking,' the health care worker distribution in 2021 in the Philippines did not meet the standard set by the World Health Organization (WHO) to attain Sustainable Development Goals. This was revealed by Ibon Foundation on Wednesday (April 19) as it stressed that the ratio of 17.1 health care workers for every 10,000 people in the country is not enough, compared to the recommended 44.5. But while the lack is already disheartening, the think tank said the health care worker disparity is clearer in poorer regions, 'making health care less accessible to Filipinos who may need it more.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1760779/ph-health-care-conundrum-fewer-health-professionals-where-people-are-poorest

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Mid-America Apartment Communities ( NYSE:MAA – Get Rating ) updated its second quarter earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $2.18-2.34 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $2.25. Mid-America Apartment Communities also updated its FY23 guidance to $8.93-9.29 EPS. Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of equities analysts have recently commented on MAA shares. Wells Fargo & Company started coverage on shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities in a report on Wednesday, March 29th.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/27/mid-america-apartment-communities-nysemaa-updates-q2-earnings-guidance.html

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CS Tan 4.9 / 5.0 This book is the result of the author's many years of experience and observation throughout his 26 years in the stockbroking industry. It was written for general public to learn to invest based on facts and not on fantasies or hearsay....

http://klse.i3investor.com/web/blog/detail/kianweiaritcles/2023-07-31-story-h-243891723-Katz_Expect_a_pullback_that_doesn_t_necessarily_lead_to_a_bear_market

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Evaluation of potential hepatotoxicity, a detailed knowledge of plasma proteins in physiological and pathological states, and identification of biomarkers and effective interventions can all contribute to initial drug development, discovery of molecular markers and drug targets, and early diagnosis and treatment of numerous diseases. To this end, researchers have published three insightful articles in JPA that further our knowledge of drug and endogenous metabolites, pharmacodynamic biomarkers, and potential remedies for treating complex diseases including cancer.

https://www.miragenews.com/advances-in-pharmacometabolomics-proteome-1054317/

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Kier Group plc ( LON:KIE – Get Free Report ) insider Justin R. Atkinson acquired 43,212 shares of Kier Group stock in a transaction on Thursday, September 14th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of GBX 93 ($1.16) per share, for a total transaction of £40,187.16 ($50,290.53). Kier Group Stock Performance Kier Group stock opened at GBX 100.20 ($1.25) on Friday. Kier Group plc has a 12-month low of GBX 56 ($0.70) and a 12-month high of GBX 101 ($1.26). The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of GBX 85.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/16/kier-group-plc-lonkie-insider-purchases-40187-16-in-stock.html

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On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I share my best wishes to the people of Tajikistan as they mark 32 years of independence on September 9. The United States reaffirms our commitment to supporting Tajikistan's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. We are proud to continue to strengthen our partnership through economic linkages, expanding people-to-people ties, supporting civil society, and bolstering cooperation to address climate change. As Tajikistan reflects on its achievements, we note there are many opportunities to continue working together to advance economic connectivity, strengthen regional security, and protect human rights.

https://www.miragenews.com/tajikistan-independence-day-9-september-1080931/

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Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo is surrounded by reporters at the National Assembly in Seoul on Monday. (Yonhap)The ruling People Power Party is looking into criticism that Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo played golf over the weekend when the country was grappling with major damage and casualties from heavy downpours, a spokesperson said Tuesday.The investigation was ordered by party leader Kim Gi-hyeon and depending on the outcome, Hong could be referred to the party's ethics committee for disciplinary measures if he is found to have violated party regulations.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/044/0000248299?sid=104

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Nebulas ( NAS ) traded up 9.9% against the dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 17:00 PM ET on May 2nd. Nebulas has a market capitalization of $837,913.72 and $86,949.44 worth of Nebulas was traded on exchanges in the last day. Over the last seven days, Nebulas has traded up 1.9% against the dollar. One Nebulas coin can currently be bought for approximately $0.0129 or 0.00000045 BTC on major cryptocurrency exchanges. Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed over the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 1.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/02/nebulas-nas-market-cap-hits-837913-72.html

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Gladstone Institutional Advisory LLC cut its stake in shares of McDonald's Co. ( NYSE:MCD – Free Report ) by 11.7% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 14,184 shares of the fast-food giant's stock after selling 1,880 shares during the period. Gladstone Institutional Advisory LLC's holdings in McDonald's were worth $3,966,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in MCD.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/10/mcdonalds-co-nysemcd-stock-position-reduced-by-gladstone-institutional-advisory-llc.html

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Trifecta Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Raytheon Technologies Co. ( NYSE:RTX – Get Rating ) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 15,251 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,539,000. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. FSC Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Raytheon Technologies in the third quarter valued at about $25,000.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/24/15251-shares-in-raytheon-technologies-co-nysertx-acquired-by-trifecta-capital-advisors-llc.html

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NEW YORK (AP) — Tensions between public officials and the press are hardly unusual. To a large extent, it's baked into their respective roles. What's rare in a democratic society is a police raid on a news organization's office or the home of its owner. So when that happened late last week, it attracted the sort of national attention that the town of Marion, Kansas, is hardly used to. The Marion Police Department took computers and cellphones from the office of the Marion County Record newspaper on Friday, and also entered the home of Eric Meyer, publisher and editor.

https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/national/us-government/3209191/explainer-why-is-a-police-raid-on-a-newspaper-in-kansas-so-unusual.html

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Air New Zealand has unveiled its latest culinary and beverage menu that showcases the largest range of New Zealand suppliers and native ingredients than ever before. A Taste of Aotearoa is the next evolution of Air New Zealand's popular Aotearoa on a Plate dining concept. Inspired by the rich heritage and diverse bounty of New Zealand, the new menu brings together indigenous flavours and contemporary cuisine. The new menu is onboard Business Premier cabins now, and is available on all long haul flights out of New Zealand.

https://www.miragenews.com/air-new-zealand-unveils-new-menu-featuring-1055640/

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KLANG, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah today reprimanded community groups, politicians and political party leaders who used abusive and foul language including dragging the royal institution during their political campaign. Sultan Sharafuddin said the situation showed their sense of respect for the royal institution has eroded when the Malay Rulers have been a protective umbrella for Muslims, the Malays and other races. "Their rudeness has gone beyond the limits and values ​​of Muslims and the Malays that are often preserved.

https://www.bernama.com/en/politics/news.php?id=2218331

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Tandem Diabetes Care ( NASDAQ:TNDM – Free Report ) had its price objective reduced by Barclays from $71.00 to $62.00 in a report released on Friday, FlyOnTheWall reports. A number of other research firms have also recently issued reports on TNDM. Bank of America cut Tandem Diabetes Care from a neutral rating to an underperform rating and decreased their target price for the company from $45.00 to $33.00 in a research note on Friday, May 5th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their target price on Tandem Diabetes Care from $40.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/05/tandem-diabetes-care-nasdaqtndm-given-new-62-00-price-target-at-barclays.html

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Tempus Wealth Planning LLC raised its position in shares of AbbVie Inc. ( NYSE:ABBV – Get Rating ) by 8.2% in the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 4,599 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 349 shares during the quarter. Tempus Wealth Planning LLC's holdings in AbbVie were worth $743,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/17/abbvie-inc-nyseabbv-shares-bought-by-tempus-wealth-planning-llc.html

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