Vanguard Capital Wealth Advisors raised its stake in Valero Energy Co. ( NYSE:VLO – Get Rating ) by 19.3% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,146 shares of the oil and gas company's stock after purchasing an additional 510 shares during the period. Vanguard Capital Wealth Advisors' holdings in Valero Energy were worth $399,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of VLO.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/24/vanguard-capital-wealth-advisors-purchases-510-shares-of-valero-energy-co-nysevlo.html

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WASHINGTON — A leaked U.S. military assessment says the Chinese military may soon deploy a high-altitude spy drone that travels at least three times the speed of sound, the Washington Post reported late on Tuesday. The newspaper cited a secret document from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. The document, which Reuters could not confirm or verify independently, features satellite imagery dated Aug 9 that shows two WZ-8 rocket-propelled reconnaissance drones at an air base in eastern China, about 350 miles (560km) inland from Shanghai, according to the newspaper.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1758405/leaked-us-assessment-says-china-readying-supersonic-spy-drone-unit-washington-post

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Wells Financial Advisors INC trimmed its position in shares of SPDR Blackstone Senior Loan ETF ( NYSEARCA:SRLN – Get Rating ) by 69.4% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 14,513 shares of the company's stock after selling 32,843 shares during the period. Wells Financial Advisors INC's holdings in SPDR Blackstone Senior Loan ETF were worth $594,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other large investors have also modified their holdings of the stock.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/24/spdr-blackstone-senior-loan-etf-nysearcasrln-shares-sold-by-wells-financial-advisors-inc.html

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The privatization plan for infrastructure giant Metro Pacific Investments Corp. suffered a setback as the consortium of buyers seek a new third-party valuation provider to allay conflict-of-interest concerns amid protests from minority stockholders and fund managers that the P4.63 per share offer price was too 'low.' Metro Pacific chair and CEO Manuel Pangilinan, who is among the group of bidders that include major shareholders and Japan's Mitsui, told reporters on Tuesday they were close to selecting a new independent adviser, whose opinion will provide the basis for the final offer price.

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Patrick Industries, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PATK – Get Rating ) has been given a consensus recommendation of 'Moderate Buy' by the nine research firms that are covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and four have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price objective among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $73.17. A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on PATK shares.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/28/patrick-industries-inc-nasdaqpatk-receives-73-83-consensus-pt-from-brokerages.html

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This comes after #NoBarbenheimer began trending on Twitter in Japan.

https://www.esquiremag.ph/culture/movies-and-tv/barbie-oppenheimer-warner-bros-japan-meme-controversy-a2754-20230805-src-esquire

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Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. ( NYSE:ABR – Get Free Report ) declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, July 28th, Zacks reports. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 15th will be paid a dividend of 0.43 per share by the real estate investment trust on Thursday, August 31st. This represents a $1.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 10.37%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 14th. This is a boost from Arbor Realty Trust's previous quarterly dividend of $0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/13/arbor-realty-trust-inc-nyseabr-increases-dividend-to-0-43-per-share.html

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Amid the vibrant energy and iconic skyscrapers of the Philippines, a relatively silent revolution is shaping the future of global retail. Tucked away in this archipelago, a burgeoning sector is redefining retail standards and transforming the digital consumer experience. This emergent force is Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and has found fertile ground in the Philippines to expand and evolve. At the confluence of technology and customer service, retail outsourcing has become the linchpin that fosters deeper connections between brands and consumers, humanizing the often impersonal landscape of digital interactions.

https://business.inquirer.net/411939/retail-bpo-philippines-cynergy-bpo-outsourcing-the-catalyst-of-change

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MANILA, Philippines — An advisory reminding the mandatory use of lead-safe paints and campaigning for a stricter ban on unsafe paints in local government units (LGUs) has been issued by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). The agency issued the advisory last April 14, reaffirming its call on local officials to advance their initiatives to bolster the ban of architectural, decorative, household, and industrial containing lead. The six-year phase-out period for lead-containing paints has ended.

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SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles, South Korea's military said Thursday, shortly after Pyongyang warned of an 'inevitable' response to ongoing US-South Korea joint military drills. South Korea and the United States, which have ramped up defense cooperation in response to growing threats from the nuclear-armed North, are currently carrying out joint large-scale live-fire 'annihilation' exercises. Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said it had detected the launch of 'two short-range ballistic missiles from the Sunan area into the East Sea between 19:25 and 19:37,' referring to the body of water also known as the Sea of Japan.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1788956/north-korea-fires-two-short-range-ballistic-missiles

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Kingston is urging residents and visitors alike to liven their winters with A Day in Mordi Village on Saturday 22 July. The Mordialloc Industrial Precinct is home to an innovative and creative mix of makers and producers and we're showcasing a stack of existing and emerging local businesses at this one-day event, offering plenty of excuses to spend the day immersed in artisanal goodness. Enjoy gourmet food, tastings, workshops, tours, and art classes and shop for one-off homewares and eclectic vintage treasures, plus more.

https://www.miragenews.com/warm-up-winter-with-day-in-mordi-village-1044270/

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Senior lawmakers from the United States and Europe are calling for a change in the Western diplomatic approach toward Serbia and Kosovo. They fear that tensions between the two could rapidly spiral out of control. In the letter, signed by Senate Foreign Relations chair Bob Menendez and his counterparts in Germany, the U.K. and Ukraine among others, the lawmakers warn that not enough pressure is being put on Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. One of the signatories, Dutch EU lawmaker Thijs Reuten, told AP Wednesday of the danger 'the EU and allies have brought themselves into with the continued appeasement of autocrats in the region like Vucic and (Bosnian Serb leader Milorad) Dodik.

https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/world/3206220/top-us-and-eu-lawmakers-say-west-is-too-soft-on-serbia-when-it-comes-to-easing-kosovo-tensions.html

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A Lheidli T'enneh elder who played a key role in restoring the Dakelh language and culture to north-central B.C. has died.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/elder-who-helped-restore-dakelh-language-to-prince-george-mourned-1.7327358?cmp=rss

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SOA Wealth Advisors LLC. cut its stake in shares of NVIDIA Co. ( NASDAQ:NVDA – Free Report ) by 57.1% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 13,085 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock after selling 17,384 shares during the quarter. NVIDIA makes up 1.3% of SOA Wealth Advisors LLC.'s portfolio, making the stock its 19th largest holding. SOA Wealth Advisors LLC.'s holdings in NVIDIA were worth $5,535,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/17/soa-wealth-advisors-llc-sells-17384-shares-of-nvidia-co-nasdaqnvda.html

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W.G. Shaheen & Associates DBA Whitney & Co trimmed its position in shares of AbbVie Inc. ( NYSE:ABBV – Get Rating ) by 2.0% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 7,485 shares of the company's stock after selling 150 shares during the period. W.G. Shaheen & Associates DBA Whitney & Co's holdings in AbbVie were worth $1,210,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/21/abbvie-inc-nyseabbv-shares-sold-by-w-g-shaheen-associates-dba-whitney-co.html

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First published MAY 16, 2023 Updated 2 hours ago A $50m widening of Council's budget shortfall has seen the mayor and political pundits talking about a hypothetical 22.5 percent rates increase – but where did that number come from in the first place? Spectators of Council are scratching their heads at the warnings of hypothetical rates rises Mayor Wayne Brown has talked about in response to the widening budget hole. The shortfall increased last week from $295 million to $325 million, while $50 million of storm-related costs will be added to the council's debt levels.

https://www.newsroom.co.nz/the-mystery-of-the-imaginary-225-percent-rates-hike

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Fee Only Financial Planning L.C. bought a new stake in The Southern Company ( NYSE:SO – Get Rating ) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 6,150 shares of the utilities provider's stock, valued at approximately $439,000. Southern comprises 0.4% of Fee Only Financial Planning L.C.'s portfolio, making the stock its 26th biggest position. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/24/fee-only-financial-planning-l-c-buys-new-shares-in-the-southern-company-nyseso.html

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