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In a full-circle moment, Punchline will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their “Action” album with a show at the Roxian Theatre on next Saturday, less than a mile from the band’s McKees Rocks practice space where the album was written. The veteran Pittsburgh pop-punk band’s show will feature the full original band lineup, with original guitarist Paul Menotiades rejoining permanently and drummer PJ Caruso joining temporarily. The show, which includes Hot Rod Circuit, Eternal Boy and Heading North, will also see special “Action”-themed beer from Dancing Gnome and a live-show variant of the “Action” vinyl reissue. After a couple of Northeast and Midwest shows earlier this year celebrating the album, Punchline purposefully saved their hometown show for last, according to bassist Chris Fafalios. “All of these shows have been so good because it’s brought people out who we hadn’t seen in a while,” he said Wednesday. “We never stopped being a band and releasing albums, but I think this one hit a lot of people in the nostalgia feels.” The “Action” album, released in 2004 via Fueled by Ramen, is full of catchy pop-punk, laced with angsty yet lighthearted lyrics from Punchline, which also includes guitarist/singer Steve Soboslai and guitarist Trevor Leonard. “We were a young band, and I think this album really captured that moment in time, both on an emotional level and just in an energy,” Fafalios said. “There’s a lot of energy that kind of pops off the record. ... You have the upbeat, get-your-heart-racing-type songs, but you also have the really emotional sort of ballads on this one. So I think it really encapsulates not only that era, that 2004 era, but also I think kind of gets people in their feels a little bit. It’s the combination of those things.” In a call from Greensburg, Fafalios also delved more into “Action,” the logistics of the band now and a surprise cover by Fall Out Boy at PPG Paints Arena: Do the songs still evoke the same emotions for you now that they did 20 years earlier? It’s funny. We’ve been doing this documentary podcast called “A Band Called Punchline,” where each episode is a different album. On the “Action” episode, Steve from our band talked about this. I thought this was a pretty poignant thing that he said: A lot of the songs are about certain things or certain people, and it’s almost like when you play the songs now, you don’t think about the things or people that you wrote the song about. Those almost become secondary, and what comes forefront to your mind is just the experience of being in a practice space and writing these songs with your friends, and then those songs taking you all over the place to play them and then the connection you have with the people that are singing them back to you. ... The songs still do resonate with us but just in a way cooler way, if that makes sense. Is it hard to get the band together for shows? Is there a lot of scheduling to get that done? We’re all pretty easy-going as far as scheduling goes. We all have some commitments, but this becomes No. 1 priority for everyone when we have shows or any tours or even short runs. It’s just been a priority for us for — seriously, I figured out the percentage recently, definitely for Steve and I who have both been in the band the entire time — the almost 28 years now or whatever, and I’ve been in this band for like 65% of my life now. It would be impossible to not make this a priority. Once in a while, we got to decide what night of the week or whatever, but we usually practice two nights a week. We know that that’s happening. And what’s pretty awesome is, now with the technology and everything, that we can track our practices. And if you want to practice at home, you can literally take out your own tracks, take out your vocals and your instrument and play along as if you’re playing with your band. So if you want to get extra practices in, like our drummer does, he’ll take out his drums and it’s like he’s playing with us at practice. So that helps with things too a little bit. If we were in a jam and we couldn’t get together that week for some reason, then we’d still be good. If you’re still doing all these practices, it’s probably not that difficult to knock off the rust? I feel like if we haven’t practiced for a month or something, like sometimes maybe it takes a few songs to get into it, but especially these songs that we’re playing now, these are all muscle memory at this point. And it’s almost like when we get together to practice these “Action” songs that we’ve been playing forever, it’s more just thinking about the show, trying to really dial things in, maybe adding little flourishes and stuff. I could not play these songs for five years and pick up my bass and my fingers just know where to go without even thinking about it. We all said that. It’s almost like magic, the way that I could not play these songs for a year, and I wouldn’t miss a note just because they’re so ingrained into my brain at this point. • Fall Out Boy delivers arena-sized emo spectacle in Pittsburgh show • Bayside singer Anthony Raneri on the punk band's new album, unusual release cycle and songwriting styles • 2024 Pittsburgh area concert calendar At the Fall Out Boy show earlier this year, they did a cover of “Heart Transplant,” so how cool was that to hear? I wish they would have gave — that’s what we all said — I wish they would have gave us a heads up they were gonna do that, and we would have been there. (laughs) I feel bad that I wasn’t there. I feel like it was like a weeknight, and it was at the arena — which, look, I like going to concerts but sometimes arena shows, it just feels impersonal or something, so I didn’t end up going. Then all of a sudden my phone started blowing up. I swear I got like 20 text messages and Instagram DMs and stuff of people like, what is going on? It was just all these videos of that happening. And yeah, it’s super cool. Just this year — I forget what it was on — but I was listening to something where Pete Wentz talked about how we took them on their first tour. We signed to the same record label at the same time, we went to Japan together for the first time together and then as things started really catching on for them, we did a tour with them where we were like, whoa! Things have really blown up for them at that point and then it went and went, and then over the years we lost touch with them ... Sometimes I wonder because we were really good friends with those guys and then I feel like we got to a certain point where so much was going on with them, where we were like, I don’t want to bother them or make it seem like we’re trying to get something from them. That’s just like our personality to be like that. (laughs) I don’t know if it’s like a Pittsburgh thing. It felt like they got so much going on or whatever and lost touch, and sometimes I’m like ah, maybe we should have called them once in a while or been like, hey, can we open this tour or something? But after that happened, Steve reached out to Patrick (Stump, Fall Out Boy’s singer), and we’ve been talking a little bit. That was super cool. I wasn’t expecting that but, yeah, it’s pretty awesome all the success they were able to have. It’s pretty cool to see your buds make it. It sounds like Punchline made some lasting impressions. I talked to Anthony (Raneri) from Bayside earlier this year and he mentioned you guys, so it sounds like these connections are always going to be there. Especially that era of this album we’re talking about, there was like a five-year span where we were touring pretty much full-time and made a lot of lifelong friends, and a lot of bands that we toured with went on to become some of the biggest bands in our world of music. I always like it when the bands that were out there paying their dues, Bayside is the perfect example. Man, we played every hole-in-the-wall, VFW, fire hall, whatever it was, in all the small weird towns together with those guys back in the day. And then you see as things start to pick up, it’s just cool to see that. We experienced it, and bands experience it on even a larger level than we have of going from some kids setting up a show at some sort of building in this small town to then being able to play all the “A” market cities and a nice venue and it’s just a lot more comfortable. I’m always of the belief that you should have to do that. 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Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen returns to a tournament after a dispute over jeans is resolved NEW YORK (AP) — Top ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen is headed back to the World Blitz Championship on Monday. That's after its governing body agreed to loosen a dress code that got him fined and denied a late-round game in another tournament for refusing to change out of jeans. The International Chess Federation president said in a statement Sunday that he’d let World Blitz Championship tournament officials consider allowing “appropriate jeans” with a jacket, as well as other "minor deviations” from the dress code. Carlsen quit the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships on Friday. He said Sunday he would play — and wear jeans — in the World Blitz Championship. 'Sonic 3' and 'Mufasa' battle for No. 1 at the holiday box office Two family films are dominating the holiday box office, with “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” winning the three-day weekend over “Mufasa” by a blue hair. 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Newsday reports that a statement issued Saturday by his family says Dolan died of natural causes. Dolan’s legacy in cable broadcasting includes founding HBO in 1972, Cablevision in 1973 and the American Movie Classics television station in 1984. He also launched News 12 in New York City, the first U.S. 24-hour cable channel for local news. Dolan also held controlling stakes in companies that owned Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers. Snoop's game: Snoop Dogg thrills the crowd in the bowl that bears his name TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Miami of Ohio beat Colorado State in the Arizona Bowl, but Snoop Dogg was the main attraction. The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop was much a spectacle as a football game. Snoop Dogg seemed to be everywhere all at once, from a pregame tailgate to the postgame trophy presentation. 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Star NFL quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes of Kansas City and Joe Burrow of Cincinnati are among them. The NFL and NBA have issued security alerts to players over the break-ins. Victor Wembanyama plays 1-on-1 chess with fans in New York Victor Wembanyama went to a park in New York City and played 1-on-1 with fans on Saturday. He even lost a couple of games. Not in basketball, though. Wemby was playing chess. Before the San Antonio Spurs left New York for a flight to Minnesota, Wembanyama put out the call on social media: “Who wants to meet me at the SW corner of Washington Square park to play chess? Im there,” Wembanyama wrote. It was 9:36 a.m. And people began showing up almost immediately. Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeans NEW YORK (AP) — The International Chess Federation says top ranked player Magnus Carlsen has left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after refusing to change out of the jeans he wore to the competition. The federation said Friday that its regulations include a dress code that bars participants from wearing jeans at the event. The Norwegian chess grandmaster says he accepted a $200 fine but refused to change his pants out of principle before leaving the competition in New York. The federation said the dress code is designed to ensure professionalism and fairness for all participants.Buffalo Sabres (11-10-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (8-10-6, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Islanders -130, Sabres +110; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders take on the Buffalo Sabres as losers of three straight games. New York has gone 3-5-2 in home games and 8-10-6 overall. The Islanders have gone 6-1-1 in games they score one or more power-play goals. Buffalo is 5-4-1 in road games and 11-10-2 overall. The Sabres have a 4-7-1 record in games their opponents commit fewer penalties. Saturday's game is the second time these teams match up this season. The Islanders won the previous meeting 4-3. Simon Holmstrom scored two goals in the victory. TOP PERFORMERS: Kyle Palmieri has 10 goals and nine assists for the Islanders. Brock Nelson has five goals and five assists over the last 10 games. Tage Thompson has 11 goals and seven assists for the Sabres. Rasmus Dahlin has five goals and five assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Islanders: 2-4-4, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.6 assists, 2.4 penalties and 5.1 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game. Sabres: 6-3-1, averaging three goals, 4.7 assists, 4.3 penalties and 8.9 penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game. INJURIES: Islanders: None listed. Sabres: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar . The Associated Press

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Sasa Ciani scores 16 to help UIC secure 73-67 victory over Illinois StateThe Ministry of Culture's Libraries Department organised Wednesday the library and information centres specialists forum, titled "Emerging Technologies and Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Libraries." The event brought together library specialists from diverse sectors throughout the country. To mark this occasion, Director of the Libraries Department at the Ministry of Culture, Jassim Ahmed al-Buainain, said the forum was intended to forge communication and bonds among information and libraries' specialists in Qatar, emphasising that the ministry is always committed to offering superb occupational support in the area of libraries and information centres to increase cultural awareness and share practical applications in this field. 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In addition, the forum featured a seminar titled, 'Emerging technologies in libraries,' moderated by Abdulkarim al-Humaydi, with the participation of Dr Saif al-Jabri from the Sultanate of Oman and Dr Khaled al-Halabi from Egypt. It discussed the technological advancements in libraries, virtual reality applications, digital marketing in libraries and cybersecurity. The speakers discussed the impact of technological advancements on libraries, focusing on their ability to offer services and to optimise the user experience. They also addressed the concept of digital libraries, the transition from traditional paper-based libraries to electronic ones, and the available online resources. The key takeaways from this seminar focused on the AI impact on libraries and information centres, along with the potential challenges and opportunities pertinent to implementing these changes in libraries' operation strategy, the merits generated by Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies in optimising library experience for visitors and providing broader access to information and educational material. In addition to digital marketing for libraries, cybersecurity, the relationship between them in the event of a breach of a personal account used for the library's digital marketing applications, as well as the high-consequence of data leaks involving the library or its users. The participants capped off the seminar by emphasising the importance of giving foremost priority to library cybersecurity, taking precautionary measures to safeguard information and users, recruiting cybersecurity practitioners as part of the libraries' promotional strategy and maintaining a guidance content as an awareness tool for users of Internet safety and in protecting their digital identity. Related Story MoPH closes two units in private healthcare centreBaltimore (7-4) at Los Angeles Chargers (7-3) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN/ABC BetMGM NFL odds: Ravens by 3. Against the spread: Ravens 5-5-1; Chargers 7-3. Series record: Ravens lead 9-5. Last meeting: Ravens beat Chargers 20-10 in Inglewood, Calif., on Nov. 26, 2023. Last week: Ravens lost to Pittsburgh 18-16; Chargers beat Cincinnati 34-27. Ravens offense: overall (1), rush (2), pass (3), scoring (2). Ravens defense: overall (3), rush (26), pass (2), scoring (23). Chargers offense: overall (18), rush (12), pass (19), scoring (18). Chargers defense: overall (11), rush (11), pass (12), scoring (1). Turnover differential: Ravens plus-2; Chargers plus-8. K Justin Tucker missed two field goals last week and is under pressure after spending most of his career beyond reproach. He’s missed six field goals on the season and is 4 for 12 from 50-plus yards since the start of last season. WR Ladd McConkey had a career-high 123 yards on six receptions against Cincinnati. The rookie came up with clutch catches of 28 and 27 yards to set up the game-winning touchdown. Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins vs. Ravens’ run defense. Dobbins showed promise during his time in Baltimore, but he never was able to live up to that potential because of injuries. Now in Los Angeles on a one-year “prove it” contract, Dobbins has nearly matched his most productive season as a professional with 726 yards and eight touchdowns in 10 games. After seeing Pittsburgh run the ball 34 times last week, the Chargers will be glad to copy that bruising approach with Dobbins. The Ravens are allowing 77.5 rushing yards per game, but even the sturdiest defense can buckle against that volume of work, so getting off the field will be critical. Baltimore’s defense has one significant injury concern, with LB Roquan Smith (hamstring) questionable to go this week after he was hurt against the Steelers. The good news is S Kyle Hamilton does not have an injury designation. He has been nursing an ankle problem, although he played against Pittsburgh. ... Chargers OLB Khalil Mack (groin) is questionable after the veteran pass rusher didn’t play against Cincinnati. ... McConkey is also questionable because of a shoulder injury. The Ravens have won four straight over the Chargers in the regular season, but Los Angeles did earn a 23-17 AFC wild-card round upset in January 2019. ... Baltimore cruised to a 34-6 win over the Chargers in its first visit to SoFi Stadium on Oct. 17, 2021. Ravens RB Derrick Henry leads the NFL with 1,185 yards rushing and 15 total TDs (13 rushing and two receiving). He’s also run for a league-high 52 first downs. ... Henry is one rushing TD shy of the Ravens’ single-season record, set by Jamal Lewis in 2003. ... Baltimore QB Lamar Jackson is 6-2 on “Monday Night Football” with 20 TD passes and no interceptions. ... Henry is one of four players in the Super Bowl era to score a TD in each of the first 11 games of a season. The others are O.J. Simpson (1975), John Riggins (1983) and Jerry Rice (1987). ... The Ravens have scored touchdowns on a league-best 77.8% of their red zone trips. ... Jackson needs 124 yards passing and 16 yards rushing for a second consecutive season with 3,000 passing and 600 rushing. Since the AFL-NFL merger, only Randall Cunningham (1988-1990), Cam Newton (2011-12), Josh Allen (2021-22) and Jalen Hurts (2021-23) have accomplished that feat. ... Dobbins ran for two touchdowns against Cincinnati, giving him multiple scores in two of his past three games. He did it twice in 24 games as a Raven. ... OLB Tuli Tuipulotu had 1 1/2 sacks of Bengals QB Joe Burrow, his third straight game with more than one. All seven of Tuipulotu’s sacks this season have come in the past four games, and six of his eight tackles for loss have come in that span. ... The Chargers allowed a season-worst 27 points to Cincinnati after holding each of their previous nine opponents to 20 points or fewer. ... QB Justin Herbert has thrown one interception in 277 attempts this season. That lone pick came in Week 2 at Carolina. ... The Chargers lost their fifth turnover of the season when Herbert fumbled to start the fourth quarter. It was their first turnover at home. ... Los Angeles does not have a takeaway in its past two games. Herbert has heated up after a slow start in terms of fantasy production, having thrown for multiple touchdowns in three of his past four games. He is likely to keep that success going this week. Baltimore has allowed 22 scores through the air, which is tied with Houston for second most in the league, and Herbert should have plenty of chances to add to that total in what could be another high-scoring matchup. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL

Shares of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AMD – Get Free Report ) fell 1.1% on Thursday . The company traded as low as $132.96 and last traded at $136.24. 30,097,938 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 45% from the average session volume of 54,698,379 shares. The stock had previously closed at $137.72. Analysts Set New Price Targets AMD has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Morgan Stanley reduced their price objective on Advanced Micro Devices from $178.00 to $169.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, October 30th. Bank of America restated a “buy” rating and set a $180.00 price objective on shares of Advanced Micro Devices in a research note on Thursday, October 3rd. UBS Group cut their price objective on shares of Advanced Micro Devices from $210.00 to $205.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, October 30th. Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $180.00 target price (down previously from $200.00) on shares of Advanced Micro Devices in a report on Wednesday, October 30th. Finally, Citigroup lowered their price target on shares of Advanced Micro Devices from $210.00 to $200.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, October 30th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have issued a hold rating, twenty-eight have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $192.79. Read Our Latest Stock Report on AMD Advanced Micro Devices Price Performance Advanced Micro Devices ( NASDAQ:AMD – Get Free Report ) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, October 29th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $0.92 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.92. Advanced Micro Devices had a net margin of 7.52% and a return on equity of 6.62%. The company had revenue of $6.82 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.71 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.53 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 17.6% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts forecast that Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. will post 2.54 earnings per share for the current year. Insider Buying and Selling In related news, CEO Lisa T. Su sold 80,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $143.87, for a total transaction of $11,509,600.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 3,566,762 shares in the company, valued at approximately $513,150,048.94. This represents a 2.19 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website . Also, EVP Forrest Eugene Norrod sold 40,540 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $141.67, for a total transaction of $5,743,301.80. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 293,347 shares in the company, valued at approximately $41,558,469.49. This represents a 12.14 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . 0.73% of the stock is owned by company insiders. Institutional Investors Weigh In On Advanced Micro Devices Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. LRI Investments LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Advanced Micro Devices in the first quarter valued at approximately $49,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Advanced Micro Devices by 22.8% during the 1st quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 8,666 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $1,564,000 after purchasing an additional 1,607 shares during the last quarter. American Trust acquired a new stake in Advanced Micro Devices during the 1st quarter valued at $222,000. HM Payson & Co. lifted its position in shares of Advanced Micro Devices by 8.3% in the first quarter. HM Payson & Co. now owns 3,894 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $703,000 after acquiring an additional 300 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Old Port Advisors acquired a new stake in shares of Advanced Micro Devices during the first quarter valued at $215,000. 71.34% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Advanced Micro Devices Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Advanced Micro Devices, Inc operates as a semiconductor company worldwide. It operates through Data Center, Client, Gaming, and Embedded segments. The company offers x86 microprocessors and graphics processing units (GPUs) as an accelerated processing unit, chipsets, data center, and professional GPUs; and embedded processors, and semi-custom system-on-chip (SoC) products, microprocessor and SoC development services and technology, data processing unites, field programmable gate arrays (FPGA), and adaptive SoC products. 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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Goldman Sachs Gr GS . And retail traders should know. We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga. Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with GS, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen. So how do we know what these investors just did? Today, Benzinga 's options scanner spotted 13 uncommon options trades for Goldman Sachs Gr. This isn't normal. The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 38% bullish and 46%, bearish. Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $284,252, and 9 are calls, for a total amount of $518,366. Projected Price Targets Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $300.0 to $635.0 for Goldman Sachs Gr over the recent three months. Volume & Open Interest Trends In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Goldman Sachs Gr stands at 358.08, with a total volume reaching 376.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Goldman Sachs Gr, situated within the strike price corridor from $300.0 to $635.0, throughout the last 30 days. Goldman Sachs Gr Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days Noteworthy Options Activity: Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume GS PUT SWEEP BULLISH 03/21/25 $20.75 $20.35 $20.41 $580.00 $122.6K 142 60 GS CALL SWEEP BEARISH 12/20/24 $91.95 $90.85 $90.85 $520.00 $109.0K 884 20 GS CALL TRADE BEARISH 12/20/24 $274.2 $270.0 $270.0 $340.00 $108.0K 33 7 GS PUT SWEEP BEARISH 03/21/25 $6.95 $6.6 $6.95 $520.00 $82.9K 257 120 GS CALL SWEEP NEUTRAL 12/13/24 $59.75 $57.8 $58.79 $550.00 $58.7K 12 10 About Goldman Sachs Gr Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking and asset management firm. Approximately 20% of its revenue comes from investment banking, 45% from trading, 20% from asset management and 15% from wealth management and retail financial services. Around 60% of the company's net revenue is generated in the Americas, 15% in Asia, and 25% in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Goldman Sachs Gr, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance. Present Market Standing of Goldman Sachs Gr Trading volume stands at 843,660, with GS's price down by -0.19%, positioned at $604.33. RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought. Earnings announcement expected in 49 days. Professional Analyst Ratings for Goldman Sachs Gr 4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $633.5. Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days? 20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. Click here for access .* An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Goldman Sachs Gr, which currently sits at a price target of $585. * An analyst from Oppenheimer has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Goldman Sachs Gr, which currently sits at a price target of $661. * Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Overweight rating on Goldman Sachs Gr with a target price of $680. * In a cautious move, an analyst from HSBC downgraded its rating to Hold, setting a price target of $608. Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Goldman Sachs Gr with Benzinga Pro for real-time alerts. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — In the two weeks since Donald Trump won the presidency, he's tried to demonstrate his dominance by naming loyalists for top administration positions, even though many lack expertise and some face sexual misconduct accusations. It often seems like he's daring Congress to oppose his decisions. But on Thursday, Trump's attempt to act with impunity showed a crack as Matt Gaetz , his choice for attorney general, withdrew from consideration. Trump had named Gaetz, a Florida congressman, to be the country's top law enforcement official even though he was widely disliked by his colleagues, has little legal experience and was accused of having sex with an underage girl, an allegation he denied. After being plagued by investigations during his first presidency, Trump wanted a devoted ally in charge of the Justice Department during his second. However, it was never obvious that Gaetz could win enough support from lawmakers to get confirmed. Now the question is whether Gaetz was uniquely unpalatable, or if Trump's other picks might exceed his party's willingness to overlook concerns that would have sunk nominees in a prior political era. The next test will likely be Pete Hegseth, who Trump wants to lead the Pentagon despite an allegation of sexual assault that he's denied. Sen. Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican who serves on the Senate Judiciary Committee, said the controversy over Gaetz would have little bearing on Trump’s choices for other positions. “One at a time,” he said. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat, suggested otherwise, claiming “the dominoes are falling.” “The drip drip of evidence and truth is going to eventually doom some others,” he said. Trump's election victory was a sign that there may not be many red lines left in American politics. He won the presidential race despite authoritarian, racist and misogynist rhetoric, not to mention years of lies about election fraud and his role in sparking the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. He was also criminally convicted of falsifying business records to pay hush money, and he was found liable for sexual abuse in a civil case. Empowered by voters who looked past his misconduct and saw him as a powerful agent of change, Trump has shown no deference to Washington norms while working to fill his second administration . Although some of his personnel choices have extensive experience in the areas they've been chosen to lead, others are personal friends and Fox News personalities who have impressed and flattered Trump over the years. Several have faced allegations involving sexual misconduct . Hegseth, an Army veteran and Fox News host, is facing the most scrutiny after Gaetz. Once Trump announced Hegseth as his nominee for Pentagon chief, allegations emerged that he sexually assaulted a woman in California in 2017. The woman said he took her phone, blocked the door to the hotel room and refused to let her leave, according to a police report made public this week. Hegseth told police at the time that the encounter had been consensual and denied any wrongdoing, the report said. However, he paid the woman a confidential settlement in 2023. Hegseth's lawyer said the payment was made to head off the threat of a baseless lawsuit. Trump’s choice for secretary of health and human services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has faced allegations of misconduct too. A woman who babysat for him and his second wife told Vanity Fair magazine that Kennedy groped her in the late 1990s, when she was 23. Kennedy did not deny the allegation and texted an apology to the woman after the article was published. That isn't the only hurdle for Kennedy; he's spent years spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories about vaccines, raising fears about making him a top health official in the new administration. Linda McMahon, chosen by Trump to be education secretary, is fighting a lawsuit connected to her former company, World Wrestling Entertainment. She’s accused of knowingly enabling sexual exploitation of children by an employee as early as the 1980s, and she denies the allegations. Tulsi Gabbard is another person who could face a difficult confirmation battle, but for very different reasons. The former Democratic representative from Hawaii has been a vocal Trump ally, and he chose her to be national intelligence director. But there's grave concern by lawmakers and national security officials over Gabbard’s history of echoing Russian propaganda. Critics said she would endanger relationships with U.S. allies. Gaetz was investigated by federal law enforcement for sex trafficking, but the case was closed without charges and Republicans have blocked the release of a related report from the House Ethics Committee. However, some allegations leaked out, including that Gaetz paid women for sex. One of the women testified to the committee that she saw Gaetz having sex with a 17-year-old girl, according to a lawyer for the woman. As Gaetz met with senators this week, it became clear that he would face stubborn resistance from lawmakers who were concerned about his behavior and believed he was unqualified to run the Justice Department. “While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction,” Gaetz wrote on social media when announcing his withdrawal. Sen. Mike Braun, an Indiana Republican, said he believed there were four to six members of the caucus who would have voted against Gaetz, likely dooming his nomination, and “the math got too hard.” He said some of the issues and allegations around Gaetz were “maybe beyond the pale." “I think there were just too many things, it was like a leaky dike, and you know, it broke," Braun said. Trump thanked Gaetz in a post on Truth Social, his social media website, without addressing the substance of the allegations against him. “He was doing very well but, at the same time, did not want to be a distraction for the Administration, for which he has much respect,” Trump wrote. ____ Associated Press writers Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves and Lisa Macaro contributed from Washington. Jill Colvin in New York and Adriana Gomez Licon in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, also contributed. Chris Megerian And Colleen Long, The Associated PressCibus director sells $5,255 in company stockThe instant a man crosses the line and inflicts harm on a woman, he shatters not only her dignity but also his claim to true manhood. Violence and harassment against women are not just acts of aggression; they are betrayals of humanity. Such actions reduce men to mere shadows of what they are meant to be—protectors, allies, and equal partners in society. Manhood is not about dominance but about character, and true character lies in fostering respect, not instilling fear. Harassment and violence do not emerge in isolation; they are the product of ingrained social attitudes and systems that normalize such behaviour. It begins with small, seemingly trivial acts: a dismissive comment, an unwelcome stare, a joke at a woman’s expense. These “harmless” behaviours lay the groundwork for a culture that trivializes women’s experiences and devalues their humanity. From catcalling to stalking, and from workplace discrimination to domestic violence, the spectrum of harassment is wide, but its impact is uniformly devastating. Women across the globe continue to navigate spaces where their safety is never guaranteed. Whether it’s walking home at night, working in male-dominated industries, or simply existing online, the shadow of harassment looms large. These experiences are not just individual tragedies; they reflect a collective failure of society to create environments where women can live, work, and thrive without fear. Ending harassment requires us to confront the myths that perpetuate it. The idea that men are entitled to control, that women’s boundaries are negotiable, or that harassment is “just a joke” are dangerous fallacies. Such narratives not only excuse bad behaviour but also silence those who dare to speak out against it. To eliminate harassment, we must dismantle these toxic beliefs and replace them with values rooted in equality, empathy, and accountability. True strength is not found in coercion or intimidation; it lies in the ability to treat others with respect, regardless of circumstance. The real measure of a man is not how much power he can wield over others, but how he uses his influence to uplift and protect. Raising a hand to a woman—or demeaning her through words or actions—is a sign of failure, not power. It reveals weakness, a lack of control, and a void where empathy should reside. Harassment does not end with passive disapproval; it demands active intervention. Men have a critical role to play in this transformation. It is not enough to refrain from harmful behaviour; men must actively challenge it when they see it. Calling out inappropriate jokes, supporting women who come forward with their stories, and advocating for stricter policies against harassment are all necessary steps. Silence, in the face of injustice, is complicity. Education is equally vital in this fight. Teaching boys from an early age about respect, consent, and boundaries lays the foundation for a healthier society. When children grow up understanding that strength is shown through kindness, and that every individual deserves dignity, they are far less likely to adopt harmful behaviours. Schools, families, and communities must come together to foster these values, ensuring that future generations break free from the toxic patterns of the past. The role of media cannot be overstated either. For too long, films, advertisements, and social platforms have perpetuated stereotypes that glorify toxic masculinity or objectify women. This must change. Media should celebrate stories of partnership, respect, and equality, showing that masculinity and empathy are not mutually exclusive. Representation matters—when young men see positive examples of masculinity, they are more likely to emulate them in their own lives. Workplaces, too, have a responsibility to create safe environments for women. Strict policies against harassment, combined with mechanisms for anonymous reporting, can empower women to speak up without fear of retaliation. Companies must ensure that leadership is diverse and inclusive, setting a tone from the top that harassment will not be tolerated. But policies and education alone are not enough. What is truly required is a cultural shift—a collective realization that harassment is not just a “women’s issue” but a human one. Every act of harassment, every instance of violence, diminishes us all. By standing together against such behaviours, we not only protect women but also reclaim the values of dignity and respect that define a civilized society. The day a man harms a woman is the day he loses his humanity. To raise a hand against her—or to belittle her through harassment—is to step outside the bounds of morality and strength. In a world where violence and harassment persist, men must rise above societal norms that condone such behaviour. They must lead by example, becoming allies in the fight for equality and champions of women’s rights. This is not a loss of power but a reclaiming of what it truly means to be human. Together, we can shatter the chains of harassment and violence, forging a world where respect reigns supreme, and every individual is free to live without fear.