OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 17, 2024 /CNW/ – As the Bloc Québécois is pushing the Liberal minority government to bolster Old Age Security (OAS) payments, a wider debate over how the federal government chooses to divide its spending among age cohorts is gaining traction in Ottawa.Sweetening the deal: Investing in our Children’s Future this Halloween (CNW Group/Inspiring Healthy Futures)Boosting OAS payments by ten per cent for seniors aged 65 to 74 represents an amount equivalent to roughly $4B annually according to the Parliamentary Budget Officer. As child rights advocates, we wonder: if this kind of budget ambition can be mustered for…
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The Chevrolet Camaro, a popular performance car, saw its third generation debut in 1982. This iteration lasted for eleven years and produced over a million units. One of the most iconic versions was the IROC-Z, introduced in 1985 and discontinued in 1989. Named after the International Race of Champions, a prestigious racing event, the IROC-Z was a high-performance trim level of the Z28. It offered exceptional speed and power, making it a popular choice among enthusiasts. In 1989, when the Z28 was temporarily retired, the IROC-Z became the sole high-performance option for the Camaro. The 1989 IROC-Z Camaro Convertible: Barn…
Company to host conference call and webcast on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that it will report third quarter financial results on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, after the close of the U.S. financial markets. Acadia’s management team will also host a conference call and webcast on November 6, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss financial results and operations. The conference call will be available on Acadia’s website, Acadia.com under the investors section and will be archived there until December 6, 2024. The conference call may…
Intuitive Surgical Inc (NASDAQ:), a leader in robotic-assisted surgery, saw its shares jump 7.2% after reporting third-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations. The company’s strong performance was driven by increased adoption of its da Vinci surgical systems and growth in procedure volumes. For the quarter ended September 30, Intuitive Surgical reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.84, beating the analyst consensus of $1.64 by $0.20. Revenue came in at $2.04 billion, exceeding the estimated $2.01 billion and marking a 17% increase from $1.74 billion in the same quarter last year. The company’s da Vinci procedures grew approximately 18% YoY, while…
As tech giants turn their attention toward nuclear power for artificial intelligence and data centers, one producer is seeing its shares surge.Oklo, a nuclear power company that counts OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman as an investor, has seen its shares climb around 150% in the past month. The stock is up almost 50% so far this year. However, during mid-day trading on Thursday, Oklo was down almost 5%.The Santa Clara, California-based company, which has three project sites, says it’s “developing next-generation fission powerhouses to produce abundant, affordable, clean energy at a global scale.” Oklo’s Aurora powerhouse can produce 15 megawatts…
Imagine cruising down the highway in a vehicle that exudes elegance and sophistication. The 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe, a two door version of the iconic Town Car, offers just that. This American land yacht, with its timeless design and plush interior, is a testament to the automotive artistry of the era. Based on the same platform as the Ford LTD and Mercury Marquis, the Continental Town Coupe boasted a sturdy body on frame construction. Under the hood, a powerful 400-cubic-inch V8 engine paired with a three speed automatic transmission delivered ample power to the rear wheels. 1979 Lincoln Continental…
Donald Trump’s crypto project, World Liberty Financial, published a 13-page document Thursday that described its mission and how tokens can be allocated, and that indicated that the Republican presidential nominee and his family could take home 75% of net revenue.In what it calls the “World Liberty Gold Paper,” World Liberty Financial, or WLF, said the Trump family will receive 22.5 billion “$WLFI” tokens, currently valued at $337.5 million, based on the price of 1.5 cents per token at launch this week.Trump, who’s in a virtual dead heat with Vice President Kamala Harris as the election reaches its closing stages, has…
This 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk presents an intriguing puzzle. Purchased by its current owner in 2021, it boasts an incredibly low mileage of just 3,000 miles. The seller claims it’s been meticulously garage kept and sold due to a lack of space. While the vehicle is described as a comfortable and capable daily driver, the question remains: why buy such a powerful and capable SUV only to drive it so sparingly? The Trackhawk is a formidable machine. Weighing nearly 2.5 tons, it can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 3.5 seconds. This kind of performance is…
Jennifer Newstead, Chief Legal Officer of Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:), recently sold 905 shares of the company’s Class A Common Stock, amounting to a total transaction value of $533,922. The shares were sold at a price of $589.97 each. Following this transaction, Newstead holds 33,292 shares directly. The sale was conducted under a pre-arranged trading plan established on November 30, 2023. In other recent news, Meta Platforms Inc. has seen several financial firms, including TD Cowen and Mizuho Securities, raise their price targets on the company’s shares, underlining an optimistic outlook for the firm’s revenue growth. TD Cowen, in particular,…
A 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302, once a prized collector’s item, recently failed to meet its reserve price at auction. Despite a well executed refurbishment in 2007, the car’s value was significantly impacted by the replacement of its original Boss 302 engine with a 351 ci Cleveland V8. While the Mustang’s appearance and performance might be appealing to many enthusiasts, the absence of the iconic Boss 302 engine is a major deterrent for serious collectors. The Boss 302 was a limited-production model, known for its distinctive styling, high-revving V8, and exceptional performance both on the road and the track. Engine…