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Powys County Times
7 hours ago
- Health
- Powys County Times
'Little miracle' Oliver Mason has a date for first surgery
PARENTS of a Powys baby have been given a date for his heart operation, which will take place early next month. The plight of seven-month-old Oliver Mason was highlighted last month when parents Alice and Toby spoke about how their world had been turned upside down after doctors discovered heart complications just hours after he came into the world. Oliver was rushed to Birmingham Children's Hospital, where he spent two weeks – Alice didn't couldn't spend the first two days of her baby son's life with him, because she had to wait to be discharged. Oliver was diagnosed with Pulmonary atresia with a ventricular septal defect (PA-VSD) – a congenital heart condition where the pulmonary artery is completely blocked, as well as a large hole between the two main pumping chambers. It was also discovered he had MAPCAs, or Major Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries, abnormal connections between the aorta and the pulmonary vascular system. After finally returning home, they then spent Christmas in the care of doctors and nurses after he contracted a virus – with surgery required eventually. Now, Alice and Toby have been told that the first surgery for their 'little miracle' is booked for July 4. 'We are both feeling very overwhelmed,' said Alice, 33. 'We knew the surgery would be soon but now we have a date it's very realistic. We know this is what's right for Oliver and the operation will start the proceedings of fixing his heart.' Alice said the couple, who live in Llanwrthwl, between Rhayader and Newbridge-on-Wye, have also been blown away by the response to their original story. 'The response to the story has been amazing,' she added. 'The fundraiser is going well and we hope that people can still keep donating what they can, ready for the trip in two weeks' time (to the hospital).' Alice revealed that while they wanted to raise awareness of Oliver's condition, they had also hoped for a little help financially, as self-employed Toby was no longer working due to tending to Oliver, while credit card debt had started to mount due to hotel stays during previous hospital visits. 'Some of the donations received are from people we know, but some of them are from people we don't know personally,' she said. 'One unknown donation came through for £200 which we were shocked and very moved by. Overall, all donations have been gratefully received.' Alice had been told she could not have children due to suffering with Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder that affects women of reproductive age. So they couple were 'over the moon' when they discovered they were pregnant. Oliver was born weighing a healthy 7lb 13oz, with Alice describing him as 'absolute perfection', but they soon had to face the challenges of their baby's rare condition.
The National
a day ago
- Politics
- The National
Neil Oliver quietly dropped from Glasgow tour bus after backlash
Oliver provided English language commentary for tourists on board the City Sightseeing Glasgow buses, which featured a picture of his face on the side of the vehicles. Four years after calls were made to remove Oliver from the City Sightseeing services, it seems that he has finally been dropped. READ MORE: This is why an independent Scotland should stay well away from Nato The firm's website no longer contains any information regarding his English-language narration, and eagle-eyed Glaswegians noticed his portrait is not featured on the buses anymore. Though the same sentence has been removed from the City Sightseeing information page, Visit Scotland's website still says "our English recorded commentary is provided by renowned historian Neil Oliver", suggesting that this removal has been done quietly. City Sightseeing Glasgow was urged to drop Oliver, who has narrated the service since 2012, following his comments on GB News regarding pandemic-era lockdowns and vaccines, and his remarks on a potential second independence referendum. Conspiracy theorist and former TV host Neil Oliver (Image: GB News) Most recently, the GB News presenter has been criticised for indulging in conspiracy theories on his YouTube channel and had a video blocked by the platform over his use of antisemitic language. Otto English, author of Fake History, told The National: "Given Neil Oliver's long journey into conspiracy and irrelevance, I'm simply flabbergasted that it didn't happen years ago. "I hope Glasgow gets the commentator it deserves in his place." He left his previous role as president for the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) amid a row over his expression of admiration for race-row historian David Starkey, though he claimed the decision to step down was due to the end of his three-year tenure. He faced backlash during his time with NTS for his support of the Union and describing a second independence referendum as 'cancerous'. Oliver was blasted by former Glasgow Kelvin MSP Sandra White for his Covid jibes during the pandemic, calling lockdowns the 'biggest mistake in world history' and saying he'd happily risk catching the virus. READ MORE: Keir Starmer suggests he didn't read through 'island of strangers' speech White previously told The National that Oliver should 'absolutely not' be allowed to lead commentary on the tours and called for an end to any potential contract the firm had with him. Given his fierce pro-Union stance, his authority to narrate historic tours of Glasgow was also called into question, considering that Glasgow voted Yes to the 2014 referendum. West Coast Motors, the firm who operate the City Sightseeing Glasgow buses, has been approached for comment.
The National
a day ago
- Politics
- The National
Neil Oliver quietly dropped from Glasgow tour buses
Oliver provided English language commentary for tourists on board the City Sightseeing Glasgow buses, which featured a picture of his face on the side of the vehicles. Four years after calls were made to remove Oliver from the City Sightseeing services, it seems that he has finally been dropped. READ MORE: This is why an independent Scotland should stay well away from Nato The firm's website no longer contains any information regarding his English-language narration, and eagle-eyed Glaswegians noticed his portrait is not featured on the buses anymore. Though the same sentence has been removed from the City Sightseeing information page, Visit Scotland's website still says "our English recorded commentary is provided by renowned historian Neil Oliver", suggesting that this removal has been done quietly. City Sightseeing Glasgow were urged to drop Oliver, who has narrated the service since 2012, following his comments on GB News regarding pandemic-era lockdowns and vaccines, and his remarks on a potential second independence referendum. Most recently, the GB News presenter has been criticised for indulging in conspiracy theories on his YouTube channel and had a video blocked by the platform over his use of anti-Semitic language. He left his previous role as president for the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) amid a row over his expression of admiration for David Starkey, though he claimed the decision to step down was due to the end of his three-year contract. He faced backlash during his time with NTS for his support of the Union and describing a second independence referendum as 'cancerous'. Oliver was blasted by former Glasgow Kelvin MSP Sandra White for his Covid jibes, calling lockdowns the 'biggest mistake in world history' and saying he'd happily risk catching the virus. READ MORE: Keir Starmer suggests he didn't read through 'island of strangers' speech White previously told The National that Oliver should 'absolutely not' be allowed to lead commentary on the tours and called for an end to any potential contract the firm had with him. Given his fierce pro-Union stance, his authority to narrate historic tours of Glasgow was also called into question, considering that Glasgow voted Yes to the 2014 referendum. West Coast Motors, the firm who operate the City Sightseeing Glasgow buses, have been approached for comment.
Perth Now
a day ago
- Business
- Perth Now
Major banks tumble as sharemarket seesaws
Australia's sharemarket seesawed throughout Friday's trading before eventually falling, as investors sold down the major banks and moved into the mining sector. The benchmark ASX 200 index fell during Friday's reading with shares dropping 36.60 points or 0.43 per cent to 8,514.20 The broader All Ordinaries also dropped and is trading down 29.90 points or 0.34 per cent to 8,743.70. BHP, RIO, Fortescue soared on a strong day for the miners. Picture NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard. Credit: News Corp Australia On a mixed day for Australia's largest sectors the major miners soared, while the banks and healthcare stocks fell by 1.51 and 1.41 per cent respectively. CBA had its biggest fall in almost nine weeks, slumping 2.8 per cent to $185.36. The other major banks followed with NAB dropping 1.6 per cent to $39.26, while Westpac fell 1.9 per cent to $33.90 and ANZ dropped 1.8 per cent to $29.20. Shares in CSL slipped 2.3 per cent to $234.34 while Sigma Healthcare fell nearly 2 per cent and is now trading at $2.95 a share. Overall, eight of the 11 sectors were lower, with just materials, information technology and telecommunications finishing in the green. The major iron ore miners soared on the back of a jump in the underlying commodities price. BHP closed 3.90 per cent higher to $37.53, Rio Tinto climbed 4.59 per cent to $108.97 and Fortescue Metals gained 3.55 per cent to $15.46. The Australian dollar lifted slightly and is now buying at 65.48 US cents. Despite the falls, the ASX 200 gained 0.1 per cent for the week NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers Credit: News Corp Australia In company news, Woolworths announced it was shutting down its online retailer MyDeal from September 30 as it looks to focus on Big W Market and Everyday Market. AMP chief economist and head of investment strategy Shane Oliver said shares have climbed the wall of worry, as Trump tries to build a New World Order. 'Fortunately, Trump backed down on the worst of his tariffs for now and the Middle East threat has fizzled leaving US, global and Australian shares just 0.7 per cent or less below record highs and on track for another financial year of strong returns helped by strong profit growth in the US and central bank rate cuts elsewhere, including in Australia.' He also highlights the market is set to enter a traditionally strong period in the coming days. 'July is normally a strong month for shares and a break to record highs could be imminent,' Mr Oliver said. However, volatility is likely to remain high as US and Australian shares are expensive and Trump's tariff threat will likely increase again. Mr Oliver said the 9th July tariff deadline was rapidly approaching and some countries likely to see hikes beyond 10 per cent tariffs. In an announcement to the ASX, Woolworths estimates the cost of closing the online business will be between $90m and $100m, including payments for outstanding equity and staff redundancies. PointsBet said they will be at the bottom of the range for previous guidance. Earlier in the year the business projected revenues of between $260-270 million and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation of between $11- $14 million for the 2025 financial year. Reece shares slumped 18.7 per cent to $14.12 after the plumbing and bathroom supplier told the market earnings will fall into the range of $548-$558m down from $681m last year.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (ZETA): A Bull Case Theory
We came across a bullish thesis on Zeta Global Holdings Corp. on Make Money, Make Time's Substack by Oliver | MMMT Wealth. In this article, we will summarize the bull's thesis on ZETA. Zeta Global Holdings Corp.'s share was trading at $16.81 as of June 24th. ZETA's forward P/E was 25.84 and according to Yahoo Finance. everything possible/ Zeta Global (ZETA) has recently caught investor attention after a sharp 12% move, yet its valuation remains compelling. The company operates as a global marketing technology firm leveraging AI to deliver strong returns on investment, underpinned by a recurring revenue model and a net revenue retention rate of 114%. Despite rapid growth—revenues up 35.6% and EBITDA nearing triple-digit gains—ZETA trades at just 2.5x next-twelve-months (NTM) sales and 12.0x EV/EBITDA, significantly below peers like HubSpot (HUBS), Adobe (ADBE), and Braze (BRZE), which are growing more slowly yet command higher valuation multiples. These dynamics position ZETA as a potential private equity buyout target within 12–24 months, with the current price offering a 1.5x–2x upside if such a transaction occurs. While this possibility introduces some strategic risk for long-term holders, it doesn't invalidate the core investment thesis—ZETA remains a strong candidate for a multi-year position given its growth and operating leverage. However, the prospect of a take-private deal could cap long-term gains for those seeking extended compounding. Even in a conservative buyout scenario, the expected upside is approximately 50%, while a public growth trajectory could deliver over 100% gains by FY27 based on forward revenue estimates of $1.7 billion and a 5.0x sales multiple. Ultimately, ZETA combines aggressive topline growth, operational efficiency, and industry-low valuation—an uncommon mix in today's market. These factors suggest meaningful rerating potential regardless of whether the company remains public or is acquired, making it a high-upside, catalyst-rich opportunity worth close consideration. Previously, we covered a bullish thesis on Zeta Global Holdings Corp. by jasmichelle7 in January 2025, which highlighted the company's resilience post-short report, insider buying, and strong AI-driven marketing platform. The company's stock price has depreciated by approximately 14% since our coverage. This is because the thesis has yet to be fully realized. Oliver | MMMT Wealth shares a similar view but emphasizes Zeta's undervaluation and buyout potential. Zeta Global Holdings Corp. is not on our list of the 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 40 hedge fund portfolios held ZETA at the end of the first quarter, which was 39 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the risk and potential of ZETA as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 8 Best Wide Moat Stocks to Buy Now and 30 Most Important AI Stocks According to BlackRock. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
