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BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Manchester: Drugs worth £150k seized in Cheetham Hill dawn raids
Drugs with an estimated street value of £150,000 and a haul of mobile phones have been seized during raids in a city men, aged 20 and 41, and two teenagers, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have been arrested after the dawn raids on four properties in Cheetham Hill, Manchester on Wednesday, Greater Manchester Police are being held on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A Sgt Jamie Heaton said: "These co-ordinated operations demonstrate our dedication and determination to disrupt drug supply at every level." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Brookfield Corporation Announces Results of Conversion of its Series 42 Preferred Shares
BROOKFIELD, NEWS, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Corporation ('Brookfield') (NYSE: BN, TSX: BN) today announced that after having taken into account all election notices received by the deadline for the conversion of its Cumulative Class A Preference Shares, Series 42 (the 'Series 42 Shares') (TSX: into Cumulative Class A Preference Shares, Series 43 (the 'Series 43 Shares'), there were 10,420 Series 42 Shares tendered for conversion, which is less than the one million shares required to give effect to conversion into Series 43 Shares. Accordingly, there will be no conversion of Series 42 Shares into Series 43 Shares and holders of Series 42 Shares will retain their Series 42 Shares. About Brookfield Corporation Brookfield Corporation is a leading global investment firm focused on building long-term wealth for institutions and individuals around the world. We have three core businesses: Alternative Asset Management, Wealth Solutions, and our Operating Businesses which are in renewable power, infrastructure, business and industrial services, and real estate. We have a track record of delivering 15%+ annualized returns to shareholders for over 30 years, supported by our unrivaled investment and operational experience. Our conservatively managed balance sheet, extensive operational experience, and global sourcing networks allow us to consistently access unique opportunities. At the center of our success is the Brookfield Ecosystem, which is based on the fundamental principle that each group within Brookfield benefits from being part of the broader organization. Brookfield Corporation is publicly traded in New York and Toronto (NYSE: BN, TSX: BN). For more information, please visit our website at or contact: Media: Investor Relations: Kerrie McHugh Katie Battaglia Tel: (212) 618-3469 Tel: (416) 359-8544 Email: Email:
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
IWF Is a Great Choice for Most, But I Like VUG ETF Better
IWF and VUG hold top growth stocks. VUG has a much lower ETF expense ratio. VUG has also produced higher returns over its history than IWF. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard Index Funds - Vanguard Growth ETF › The iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: IWF) is one of the largest and most popular exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on companies growing their earnings at above-average rates. It enables investors to target growth stocks, which can enhance their investment returns. While I think the iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF is great for most investors seeking to tap into the outsize return potential of growth stocks, I like the Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: VUG) better. Here's why. The iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF and the Vanguard Growth ETF focus on holding companies growing their earnings faster than the market's average. For example, VUG's holdings have grown their earnings at a 27.5% annual rate over the past five years. While both ETFs track growth stocks, there's a subtle difference. The Vanguard Growth ETF tracks an index, the CRSP US Large Cap Growth Index, that holds only large-cap growth stocks, while the iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF tracks an index, the Russell 1000 Growth Index, that consists of large- and mid-cap stocks. As a result, IWF has more holdings than VUG (392 to 166). However, because both funds have a market weighting, their top holdings are identical with very similar weightings: IWF VUG Microsoft (11.7%) Microsoft (11.3%) Nvidia (11.1%) Nvidia (10.3%) Apple (9.5%) Apple (10.1%) Amazon (6.6%) Amazon (6.3%) Meta Platforms (4.6%) Meta Platforms (4.4%) Broadcom (3.8%) Broadcom (4%) Alphabet Class A (3.4%) Tesla (3.3%) Tesla (3.1%) Alphabet Class A (3.3%) Alphabet Class C (2.8%) Alphabet Class C (2.6%) Eli Lilly (2.2%) Eli Lilly (2.2%) Data sources: BlackRock and The slight difference in allocation is primarily due to the dates of the last available holdings update for these funds. Given that their top 10 holdings -- which comprise nearly 60% of their assets -- are roughly mirror images, you could easily choose either fund for similar exposure to the top growth stocks. While the iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF and Vanguard Growth ETF have very similar holdings, there are two notable differences. The first one is cost. IWF's ETF expense ratio is 0.19%, while VUG's is much lower at 0.04%. That's due to Vanguard's emphasis on keeping costs low for investors so that they can keep more of the returns generated by its funds. To put the cost difference into perspective, for every $10,000 invested, you'd pay the IWF fund manager $19 annually while only paying $4 per year for VUG. That higher cost will eat into IWF's returns over the long term. Speaking of returns, that's another area where VUG stands out compared to IWF: ETF 1-Year 3-Year 5-Year 10-Year Since Inception IWF 7.6% 9.9% 19.9% 14.9% 7.4% VUG 18.2% 19.9% 17.1% 15.3% 11.5% Data sources: BlackRock and Vanguard. NOTE: IWF fund inception is 5/22/00, while VUG's is 1/26/04. As that table shows, VUG has delivered much higher returns than IWF in every period other than the past five years. That's because larger-cap growth stocks have generally produced higher returns than mid-cap growth stocks in more recent years. That drag and its higher expense ratio have weighed on IWF's returns. The iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF is a great ETF to buy to increase your portfolio's allocation to faster-growing companies. However, I think the Vanguard Growth ETF is a better option. It provides investors with exposure to most of the same holdings at a lower cost. Its strategy has enabled it to produce higher returns for its investors over the years. That's why I'd pick VUG over IWF to add more growth to your portfolio. 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Deccan Herald
7 days ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Mayor election on June 30; political activities gain pace
For the posts of mayor and deputy mayor of the twin cities, elections will be held on June 30 at 1:00 terms of Ramappa (Ramanna) Badiger as mayor and Durgamma Bijwad as deputymayor will end on June 28. Regional Commissioner S B Shettennavar has issued a notification announcing the elections for both posts on June the coming term of one year, mayor's post is reserved for general woman, and deputy mayor's position is reserved for Backward Class A candidate. Nominations can be submitted from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the HDMC central office in Hubballi, where the election procedures will be held under the leadership of the regional activity picked up pace with the announcement of date for the mayoral election. Political circles are abuzz with speculation: Will the BJP leadership give another chance to a corporator from Dharwad, or will it be a first-time corporator from the Hubballi-Dharwad East constituency?Sources within the BJP, which currently holds power in the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC), suggest that the final decision will rest with Union Minister Pralhad Joshi. However, the choice of candidate will not be unilateral. Consensus will be sought from all elected BJP reserved for womanThis time, the mayoral post is reserved for a woman in the general category, leading to intense competition. Over a dozen aspirants are reportedly eyeing the coveted position.A senior corporator stated that while more than 10 women corporators from Hubballi are in the fray, two from Dharwad have also emerged as strong Dharwad, Jyoti Patil and Anita Chalgeri are seen as front-runners. In contrast, the list of aspirants from Hubballi is significantly longer.'It remains to be seen whether the party will favor a newcomer or stick with its earlier pattern of electing an experienced corporator,' the corporator another corporator offered a different perspective, pointing out that in the last three terms, mayors have hailed from Hubballi-Dharwad West and Hubballi Central he argued, increases the likelihood of a candidate from Hubballi-Dharwad East getting the nod this time. 'But since the candidate from the East constituency is a first-timer, it's uncertain whether the party high command will take that risk,' he this uncertainty, intense lobbying and political maneuvering are already underway. Party sources revealed that the BJP is expected to finalise its candidate by June 29.
Indianapolis Star
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Using tactic developed by Yankees coach, state champion Lutheran wreaks havoc on basepaths
INDIANAPOLIS – The Lutheran baseball team's unique and aggressive style of baserunning utilizing a technique developed by Fort Wayne native Matt Talarico. Talarico is the baserunning coordinator for the New York Yankees. He began his coaching career at Division III Heidelberg before making stops at Toledo, Dayton and Wright State. In 2018, Talarico helped the Raiders rank seventh nationally in stolen bases using jump leads. Lutheran doesn't use signs to initiate stolen bases. Using jump leads, the Saints rely on timing and anticipation to swipe bags. The Saints time the pitcher's leg lift, springing into their lead as the pitcher's windup begins. If the runner times it right, the runner goes every time. If the runner doesn't time it right, they're still in an athletic position, breaking down and turning a jump lead into a secondary lead. 'I just went for it.' Lutheran pulls off hidden ball trick in Class A final Lutheran runs its way to first title: 'I wanted to prove how good we were' "The leaders at Baseball Academics Midwest learned (jump leads) from (Talarico)," Lutheran coach Josh Meaney said of the AAU baseball program he's an assistant coach for. "The Yankees run the same program. It's all about timing. It's about pitcher timing and pitcher tendencies when you get your bound. "If you land on time, you go. If you're not, you get in your secondary and wait for another pitch." The tactic can be risky, but when timed right it's almost indefensible. Senior Owen Lecher used a jump lead to swipe second and third uncontested in the first inning. Senior Austin Brandenburg used the technique to steal home in fifth inning. The Saints stole four bases in their 14-1 win over Kouts in Friday's Class A state championship and forced multiple errors with their aggressive baserunning. Leadoff hitter Nate Hughes led Lutheran with 15 steals this season. He's one of four players with at least 10 steals. Twelve players have at least one steal. The jump leads put pressure on the defense, and it also causes indecision in the pitcher. Seeing a runner take off could force the pitcher's delivery to speed up, throwing off the windup mechanics and making it harder to throw a strike. "It's exhausting for them, that why I want to do that," Meaney said. "We want to create that pressure. (Kouts pitcher Billy Miller) couldn't command the strikeout pitches. When you're worried about runners running, one through nine, you've got a tendency to leave one over the plate and that's what we hit."
