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Butler 69, Mass.-Lowell 44Udupi: Deputy Commissioner Vidya Kumari K has directed officials to implement necessary preventive measures to control Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), commonly known as Monkey Fever , which tends to occur between Nov and June. She stressed the importance of inter-departmental coordination to manage the situation effectively. Presiding over the coordination committee meeting held at the Rajathadri recently, the DC discussed the precautionary steps required to prevent KFD and other zoonotic diseases. IPL 2025 mega auction IPL Auction 2025: Who got whom IPL 2025 Auction: Updated Full Team Squads She noted that although KFD was observed in the Western Ghats and Malnad regions for years, there are currently no reported cases in the district. She explained that KFD cases are seen when people venture into forests and encounter ticks carried by monkeys or livestock. To prevent this, she stressed the need to raise awareness among the public. Areas where dead monkeys are found will be marked as hotspots, and fever surveys will be conducted within a 2km radius. She also directed local health committees to hold awareness meetings and disseminate health information to both residents and tourists. Door-to-door awareness campaigns need to be conducted, particularly for communities living near forest areas, where the risk is higher. Symptoms of Monkey Fever include high fever lasting 3-5 days, severe body pain, red eyes, cough, and cold. Forest department staff were advised to report any sightings of dead monkeys to health authorities promptly and to take precautionary measures. Awareness campaigns should also be carried out using highway billboards. Further, Vidya Kumari noted an increase in dog bite cases in the district and instructed that all necessary measures be taken to control them. An adequate stock of vaccines for dog and snake bites should be maintained to ensure timely treatment, she said. District health and family welfare pfficer Dr IP Gadad, district surgeon Dr H Ashok, district surveillance officer Dr Nagaratna, malaria control officer Dr Prashanth Bhat, and others were present.
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Butler 69, Mass.-Lowell 44By Abby Patkin Cannabis tasting rooms? Pot cafes? Toasted yoga? Far from pipe dreams, these options are inching closer to reality in Massachusetts after state regulators proposed three types of “social consumption” marijuana licenses last week. The state’s Cannabis Control Commission presented its social consumption regulatory framework Thursday, outlining a vision for designated spaces where consumers can purchase and enjoy marijuana, much like a bar or cigar lounge. Acting CCC Chair Bruce Stebbins acknowledged some degree of unofficial social consumption is already happening in Massachusetts, which legalized recreational marijuana in 2016 and saw its first adult-use dispensaries open a couple years later. “Folks organize events with BYOC [bring your own cannabis],” he noted. “We understand that’s going on.” And yet, Stebbins added later, “In these settings, there’s always risks of people consuming untested or unsafe products.” The 2016 ballot measure that legalized adult-use marijuana in Massachusetts also allowed the Cannabis Commission Control to license social consumption establishments, but the state delayed implementation . Officials have spent years considering what the path forward should look like; last year, state regulators scrapped a pilot program that would have gradually tested cannabis cafes in a dozen communities, choosing instead to focus on statewide licensing and regulation. “This framework and the accompanying regulations represent our exhaustive and thoughtful work,” Stebbins said Thursday. “It is no way intended to have every answer to every question. We know that this space within the industry has the opportunity to be innovative while continuing to be compliant and successful.” The CCC’s presentation lays out three different license classes, including a supplemental option for existing marijuana businesses that want to add something like a cafe or tasting room for on-site consumption. A “hospitality” license would cover a “new or existing non-cannabis commercial business space,” per the presentation. (Think: a yoga studio, theater, or comedy club where guests could consume marijuana.) “We’ve often used the example of a gas station and a Dunkin’ Donuts within the gas station to kind of give the example of what it could potentially look like,” explained Mike Baker, the CCC’s acting deputy general counsel. A third license type would be aimed at event organizers planning gatherings like concerts or festivals, and each event’s length would be capped at five days. The commission’s presentation also discussed safeguards for social consumption establishments, including requirements for food service and a sort of “last call” cut-off 30 minutes before closing time. There’s still a long road ahead, with regulators anticipating months of discussion and a lengthy implementation phase. Municipalities will also need to opt into social consumption through referendums or local ordinance. The Cannabis Control Commission is aiming to release its draft of the social consumption regulations for an informal public comment period on Dec. 17. Abby Patkin Abby Patkin is a general assignment news reporter whose work touches on public transit, crime, health, and everything in between. Boston.com Today Sign up to receive the latest headlines in your inbox each morning. Be civil. Be kind.
Tweet Facebook Mail Bushfire warnings are in place in parts of the country as extreme heat settles in for Christmas. Residents in Victoria and South Australia have both been urged to be on alert today and on Boxing Day in particular. Here's what you need to know. READ MORE: What the weather on Christmas Day is forecast to be in your city Bushfire risks are heightened in parts of Australia this Christmas. (9News) Victoria Multiple bushfire warnings are in place across the state, with a particular focus on the Grampians blaze. The latest warning has advised that it is still not safe to return to Halls Gap. The blaze there is not under control and is travelling in a northerly direction. Other locales in the region, including Bellellen, Black Range, Great Western, Jallukar, Lake Fyans, Londonderry, Moyston, Rhymney, and Willaura North, were urged to monitor changing conditions and prepare to leave if necessary. READ MORE: A single moment 20 years ago killed 227,000 people. This is how it unfolded South Australia and Victoria are at particular risk. (VicEmergency) Meanwhile, a total fire ban has been imposed statewide for December 26, Boxing Day, as firefighters prepare for temperatures to climb into the 40s. Strong winds are also expected. It's feared this could not only fuel the Grampians bushfire, but that new ones could also spring up. Stay up to date with fire warnings here . READ MORE: Fears fire in Adelaide's south was deliberately lit Bizarre note that accompanied murder of child 'beauty queen' View Gallery South Australia Temperatures are forecast to hit 37 degrees in Adelaide today, while other parts of the state could reach 40. The Country Fire Authority has not yet published any fire warnings, but total fire bans are in place in the state's west and in the Mount Lofty ranges. Fire danger will increase on Boxing Day, with South Australia also expecting strong, hot winds. Stay up to date with fire warnings here . DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP : Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play .Daily Post Nigeria Tax reforms will make it difficult for states to pay minimum wage — Zamfara Gov Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport News Tax reforms will make it difficult for states to pay minimum wage — Zamfara Gov Published on December 10, 2024 By Favour Olekanma Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has said that some less financially buoyant states may not survive if the tax reform bills before the National Assembly are passed and signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. Lawal made this statement during Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Tuesday. This comes amid stiff opposition from northern Nigerian governors, the National Economic Council, and other groups from the region against the passage of the four tax bills. Lawal, one of the northern governors, pointed out that it would be difficult for many states to pay the N70,000 minimum wage if the tax reforms are implemented. “Some states may not be able to survive, so it is something that must be carefully studied to ensure we don’t hurt ourselves in the long run. “Well, the tax issue has a lot of components—there is the good aspect and there is the bad aspect. So, we are studying the situation to advise our people on the way forward. It’s an ongoing process, and we will continue with the engagement,” he said. “There is a component of it that talks about derivation, and definitely, if we are to go by it, it is going to affect some of the states in terms of what kind of inflows they have. Invariably, it may make it difficult for some states to be able to pay their salaries,” he added. The new tax bills introduced by the Tinubu administration have sparked widespread controversy, with scathing criticisms and stiff opposition from many, including the National Economic Council, NEC. Related Topics: Dauda Lawal Minimum wage Tax Reforms zamfara Don't Miss Southern Reps declare support for Tinubu’s tax reform bills You may like NOA organises town hall meeting in Niger on HIV/AIDS, security, tax reforms, others Zamfara gov swears in new commissioner, reshuffles cabinet Gunmen attack Zamfara community, abduct over 50 women, girls Nigeria long overdue for tax reforms — FG ‘Yan bindiga ne su ka dasa bam – Mazauna Zamfara Bandits, not Lakurawa behind Zamfara explosion – Resident faults police Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media Ltd
NoneBy BILL BARROW, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old. The longest-lived American president died on Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care , at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died at 96 in November 2023 , spent most of their lives, The Carter Center said. Businessman, Navy officer, evangelist, politician, negotiator, author, woodworker, citizen of the world — Carter forged a path that still challenges political assumptions and stands out among the 45 men who reached the nation’s highest office. The 39th president leveraged his ambition with a keen intellect, deep religious faith and prodigious work ethic, conducting diplomatic missions into his 80s and building houses for the poor well into his 90s. “My faith demands — this is not optional — my faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can, with whatever I have to try to make a difference,” Carter once said. A moderate Democrat, Carter entered the 1976 presidential race as a little-known Georgia governor with a broad smile, outspoken Baptist mores and technocratic plans reflecting his education as an engineer. His no-frills campaign depended on public financing, and his promise not to deceive the American people resonated after Richard Nixon’s disgrace and U.S. defeat in southeast Asia. “If I ever lie to you, if I ever make a misleading statement, don’t vote for me. I would not deserve to be your president,” Carter repeated before narrowly beating Republican incumbent Gerald Ford, who had lost popularity pardoning Nixon. Carter governed amid Cold War pressures, turbulent oil markets and social upheaval over racism, women’s rights and America’s global role. His most acclaimed achievement in office was a Mideast peace deal that he brokered by keeping Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at the bargaining table for 13 days in 1978. That Camp David experience inspired the post-presidential center where Carter would establish so much of his legacy. Yet Carter’s electoral coalition splintered under double-digit inflation, gasoline lines and the 444-day hostage crisis in Iran. His bleakest hour came when eight Americans died in a failed hostage rescue in April 1980, helping to ensure his landslide defeat to Republican Ronald Reagan. Carter acknowledged in his 2020 “White House Diary” that he could be “micromanaging” and “excessively autocratic,” complicating dealings with Congress and the federal bureaucracy. He also turned a cold shoulder to Washington’s news media and lobbyists, not fully appreciating their influence on his political fortunes. “It didn’t take us long to realize that the underestimation existed, but by that time we were not able to repair the mistake,” Carter told historians in 1982, suggesting that he had “an inherent incompatibility” with Washington insiders. Carter insisted his overall approach was sound and that he achieved his primary objectives — to “protect our nation’s security and interests peacefully” and “enhance human rights here and abroad” — even if he fell spectacularly short of a second term. Ignominious defeat, though, allowed for renewal. The Carters founded The Carter Center in 1982 as a first-of-its-kind base of operations, asserting themselves as international peacemakers and champions of democracy, public health and human rights. “I was not interested in just building a museum or storing my White House records and memorabilia,” Carter wrote in a memoir published after his 90th birthday. “I wanted a place where we could work.” That work included easing nuclear tensions in North and South Korea, helping to avert a U.S. invasion of Haiti and negotiating cease-fires in Bosnia and Sudan. By 2022, The Carter Center had declared at least 113 elections in Latin America, Asia and Africa to be free or fraudulent. Recently, the center began monitoring U.S. elections as well. Carter’s stubborn self-assuredness and even self-righteousness proved effective once he was unencumbered by the Washington order, sometimes to the point of frustrating his successors . He went “where others are not treading,” he said, to places like Ethiopia, Liberia and North Korea, where he secured the release of an American who had wandered across the border in 2010. “I can say what I like. I can meet whom I want. I can take on projects that please me and reject the ones that don’t,” Carter said. He announced an arms-reduction-for-aid deal with North Korea without clearing the details with Bill Clinton’s White House. He openly criticized President George W. Bush for the 2003 invasion of Iraq. He also criticized America’s approach to Israel with his 2006 book “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid.” And he repeatedly countered U.S. administrations by insisting North Korea should be included in international affairs, a position that most aligned Carter with Republican President Donald Trump. Among the center’s many public health initiatives, Carter vowed to eradicate the guinea worm parasite during his lifetime, and nearly achieved it: Cases dropped from millions in the 1980s to nearly a handful. With hardhats and hammers, the Carters also built homes with Habitat for Humanity. The Nobel committee’s 2002 Peace Prize cites his “untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development.” Carter should have won it alongside Sadat and Begin in 1978, the chairman added. Carter accepted the recognition saying there was more work to be done. “The world is now, in many ways, a more dangerous place,” he said. “The greater ease of travel and communication has not been matched by equal understanding and mutual respect.” Carter’s globetrotting took him to remote villages where he met little “Jimmy Carters,” so named by admiring parents. But he spent most of his days in the same one-story Plains house — expanded and guarded by Secret Service agents — where they lived before he became governor. He regularly taught Sunday School lessons at Maranatha Baptist Church until his mobility declined and the coronavirus pandemic raged. Those sessions drew visitors from around the world to the small sanctuary where Carter will receive his final send-off after a state funeral at Washington’s National Cathedral. The common assessment that he was a better ex-president than president rankled Carter and his allies. His prolific post-presidency gave him a brand above politics, particularly for Americans too young to witness him in office. But Carter also lived long enough to see biographers and historians reassess his White House years more generously. His record includes the deregulation of key industries, reduction of U.S. dependence on foreign oil, cautious management of the national debt and notable legislation on the environment, education and mental health. He focused on human rights in foreign policy, pressuring dictators to release thousands of political prisoners . He acknowledged America’s historical imperialism, pardoned Vietnam War draft evaders and relinquished control of the Panama Canal. He normalized relations with China. “I am not nominating Jimmy Carter for a place on Mount Rushmore,” Stuart Eizenstat, Carter’s domestic policy director, wrote in a 2018 book. “He was not a great president” but also not the “hapless and weak” caricature voters rejected in 1980, Eizenstat said. Rather, Carter was “good and productive” and “delivered results, many of which were realized only after he left office.” Madeleine Albright, a national security staffer for Carter and Clinton’s secretary of state, wrote in Eizenstat’s forward that Carter was “consequential and successful” and expressed hope that “perceptions will continue to evolve” about his presidency. “Our country was lucky to have him as our leader,” said Albright, who died in 2022. Jonathan Alter, who penned a comprehensive Carter biography published in 2020, said in an interview that Carter should be remembered for “an epic American life” spanning from a humble start in a home with no electricity or indoor plumbing through decades on the world stage across two centuries. “He will likely go down as one of the most misunderstood and underestimated figures in American history,” Alter told The Associated Press. James Earl Carter Jr. was born Oct. 1, 1924, in Plains and spent his early years in nearby Archery. His family was a minority in the mostly Black community, decades before the civil rights movement played out at the dawn of Carter’s political career. Carter, who campaigned as a moderate on race relations but governed more progressively, talked often of the influence of his Black caregivers and playmates but also noted his advantages: His land-owning father sat atop Archery’s tenant-farming system and owned a main street grocery. His mother, Lillian , would become a staple of his political campaigns. Seeking to broaden his world beyond Plains and its population of fewer than 1,000 — then and now — Carter won an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in 1946. That same year he married Rosalynn Smith, another Plains native, a decision he considered more important than any he made as head of state. She shared his desire to see the world, sacrificing college to support his Navy career. Carter climbed in rank to lieutenant, but then his father was diagnosed with cancer, so the submarine officer set aside his ambitions of admiralty and moved the family back to Plains. His decision angered Rosalynn, even as she dived into the peanut business alongside her husband. Carter again failed to talk with his wife before his first run for office — he later called it “inconceivable” not to have consulted her on such major life decisions — but this time, she was on board. “My wife is much more political,” Carter told the AP in 2021. He won a state Senate seat in 1962 but wasn’t long for the General Assembly and its back-slapping, deal-cutting ways. He ran for governor in 1966 — losing to arch-segregationist Lester Maddox — and then immediately focused on the next campaign. Carter had spoken out against church segregation as a Baptist deacon and opposed racist “Dixiecrats” as a state senator. Yet as a local school board leader in the 1950s he had not pushed to end school segregation even after the Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education decision, despite his private support for integration. And in 1970, Carter ran for governor again as the more conservative Democrat against Carl Sanders, a wealthy businessman Carter mocked as “Cufflinks Carl.” Sanders never forgave him for anonymous, race-baiting flyers, which Carter disavowed. Ultimately, Carter won his races by attracting both Black voters and culturally conservative whites. Once in office, he was more direct. “I say to you quite frankly that the time for racial discrimination is over,” he declared in his 1971 inaugural address, setting a new standard for Southern governors that landed him on the cover of Time magazine. His statehouse initiatives included environmental protection, boosting rural education and overhauling antiquated executive branch structures. He proclaimed Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the slain civil rights leader’s home state. And he decided, as he received presidential candidates in 1972, that they were no more talented than he was. In 1974, he ran Democrats’ national campaign arm. Then he declared his own candidacy for 1976. An Atlanta newspaper responded with the headline: “Jimmy Who?” The Carters and a “Peanut Brigade” of family members and Georgia supporters camped out in Iowa and New Hampshire, establishing both states as presidential proving grounds. His first Senate endorsement: a young first-termer from Delaware named Joe Biden. Yet it was Carter’s ability to navigate America’s complex racial and rural politics that cemented the nomination. He swept the Deep South that November, the last Democrat to do so, as many white Southerners shifted to Republicans in response to civil rights initiatives. A self-declared “born-again Christian,” Carter drew snickers by referring to Scripture in a Playboy magazine interview, saying he “had looked on many women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times.” The remarks gave Ford a new foothold and television comedians pounced — including NBC’s new “Saturday Night Live” show. But voters weary of cynicism in politics found it endearing. Carter chose Minnesota Sen. Walter “Fritz” Mondale as his running mate on a “Grits and Fritz” ticket. In office, he elevated the vice presidency and the first lady’s office. Mondale’s governing partnership was a model for influential successors Al Gore, Dick Cheney and Biden. Rosalynn Carter was one of the most involved presidential spouses in history, welcomed into Cabinet meetings and huddles with lawmakers and top aides. The Carters presided with uncommon informality: He used his nickname “Jimmy” even when taking the oath of office, carried his own luggage and tried to silence the Marine Band’s “Hail to the Chief.” They bought their clothes off the rack. Carter wore a cardigan for a White House address, urging Americans to conserve energy by turning down their thermostats. Amy, the youngest of four children, attended District of Columbia public school. Washington’s social and media elite scorned their style. But the larger concern was that “he hated politics,” according to Eizenstat, leaving him nowhere to turn politically once economic turmoil and foreign policy challenges took their toll. Carter partially deregulated the airline, railroad and trucking industries and established the departments of Education and Energy, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He designated millions of acres of Alaska as national parks or wildlife refuges. He appointed a then-record number of women and nonwhite people to federal posts. He never had a Supreme Court nomination, but he elevated civil rights attorney Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the nation’s second highest court, positioning her for a promotion in 1993. He appointed Paul Volker, the Federal Reserve chairman whose policies would help the economy boom in the 1980s — after Carter left office. He built on Nixon’s opening with China, and though he tolerated autocrats in Asia, pushed Latin America from dictatorships to democracy. But he couldn’t immediately tame inflation or the related energy crisis. And then came Iran. After he admitted the exiled Shah of Iran to the U.S. for medical treatment, the American Embassy in Tehran was overrun in 1979 by followers of the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Negotiations to free the hostages broke down repeatedly ahead of the failed rescue attempt. The same year, Carter signed SALT II, the new strategic arms treaty with Leonid Brezhnev of the Soviet Union, only to pull it back, impose trade sanctions and order a U.S. boycott of the Moscow Olympics after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan. Hoping to instill optimism, he delivered what the media dubbed his “malaise” speech, although he didn’t use that word. He declared the nation was suffering “a crisis of confidence.” By then, many Americans had lost confidence in the president, not themselves. Carter campaigned sparingly for reelection because of the hostage crisis, instead sending Rosalynn as Sen. Edward M. Kennedy challenged him for the Democratic nomination. Carter famously said he’d “kick his ass,” but was hobbled by Kennedy as Reagan rallied a broad coalition with “make America great again” appeals and asking voters whether they were “better off than you were four years ago.” Reagan further capitalized on Carter’s lecturing tone, eviscerating him in their lone fall debate with the quip: “There you go again.” Carter lost all but six states and Republicans rolled to a new Senate majority. Carter successfully negotiated the hostages’ freedom after the election, but in one final, bitter turn of events, Tehran waited until hours after Carter left office to let them walk free. At 56, Carter returned to Georgia with “no idea what I would do with the rest of my life.” Four decades after launching The Carter Center, he still talked of unfinished business. “I thought when we got into politics we would have resolved everything,” Carter told the AP in 2021. “But it’s turned out to be much more long-lasting and insidious than I had thought it was. I think in general, the world itself is much more divided than in previous years.” Still, he affirmed what he said when he underwent treatment for a cancer diagnosis in his 10th decade of life. “I’m perfectly at ease with whatever comes,” he said in 2015 . “I’ve had a wonderful life. I’ve had thousands of friends, I’ve had an exciting, adventurous and gratifying existence.” ___ Former Associated Press journalist Alex Sanz contributed to this report.Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi CM Atishi, and AAP MP Sanjay Singh offered tributes to the mortal remains of former PM Manmohan Singh at the latter’s residence in New Delhi on Friday. In a post on X, Mr. Kejriwal said, “Paid my last respects to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. Met his family during this solemn moment and extended my condolences to them.” Mr. Singh was a visionary leader whose economic reforms shaped modern India and whose humility touched countless lives, the AAP chief added. Ms. Atishi wrote in a post on X, “Paid last respects to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and extended my condolences to his family. A brilliant economist with a profound legacy of driving India’s transformative economic reforms in the 1990s, he redefined the nation’s trajectory at a pivotal moment in history.” She said that as the Prime Minister of India, his leadership was characterised by quiet strength, unwavering integrity, and a deep commitment to the people of this country and their progress. “Dr. Singh’s contributions to our economic and political systems have left an indelible mark, shaping modern India in ways that will continue to inspire generations to come. May his soul rest in peace,” she said. Published - December 28, 2024 12:56 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit death / politics / Aam Aadmi Party
Prices involve a lot of psychology. That's why retailers roll out 3-for-1 discounts, promote offers to buy one get one free, and round prices down to end in 99 cents. Similarly, a high-priced stock can dampen an investor's enthusiasm. After all, would you rather have five shares of a stock, each worth $100, or half a share that is worth $500? I think most people would choose the former. With that in mind, let's examine a few high-priced stocks that investors are hoping will execute a stock split in 2025. Fair Issac When I put together a similar list of anticipated stock splits one year ago , Fair Issac ( FICO -1.23% ) was at the top of my list. And while my other two choices ( Nvidia and Chipotle Mexican Grill ) did split their shares in 2024, Fair Issac didn't. Nevertheless, it turned in a fantastic year, as its shares have rallied almost 80% as of this writing. However, that leaves Fair Issac shares priced at more than $2,000 a share. The company's most recent stock split came more than 20 years ago, and at this point, the company could easily perform a significant split, perhaps as much as a 20-to-1, bringing its share price down to around $100 a share. At any rate, investors should keep an eye on this credit rating juggernaut. With its asset-light business model, the company generates excellent profitability, with gross margins around 80% and operating margins above 43%. Moreover, Fair Issac has steadily grown its revenue from $1.2 billion to $1.7 billion over the last five years, representing yearly growth of about 8%. In other words, this under-the-radar financial mainstay is an excellent business, stock split or not. Netflix A few years ago, another stock split seemed out of the question for Netflix ( NFLX -1.80% ) . Shares tumbled nearly 75% in the first half of 2022, bottoming near $166. Yet, since then, the company and its stock have come roaring back. Shares have recently crossed the $900 mark, as revenue and profits have reached all-time highs. That has investors wondering whether the company might announce its first stock split since 2015. I think Netflix will announce a stock split, perhaps as much as a 10-for-1 split at some point in 2025. Meanwhile, the company remains a solid investment. The addition of an advertising tier , along with the company's crackdown on password sharing , has pushed Netflix's operating margin to an all-time high of 25.7%. NFLX Operating Margin (TTM) data by YCharts What's more , the company has emerged as the big winner in the streaming wars. According to November data provided by Nielsen, streaming video now accounts for over 41% of all viewing hours. And of that 41%, Netflix now accounts for 7.7% of all streaming hours, trailing only YouTube (10.8%). Meanwhile, key Netflix competitors like Amazon 's Prime Video (3.7%), Hulu (2.9%), and Disney + (1.9%) remain way behind. As a result, Netflix's stock could continue surging in 2025 -- and perhaps make a stock split even more likely. Tesla Finally, there's Tesla ( TSLA -4.95% ) . It was a mostly lackluster year for Tesla shares -- until Election D ay . Yet, once Donald Trump was named the winner of the election , Tesla shares skyrocketed, thanks to Elon Musk's close ties to the incoming president. As of this writing, Tesla shares are priced at over $450 a share, making them ripe for a potential stock split in 2025. Tesla's most recent stock split was a 3-for-1 split carried out in 2022. When that stock split was first announced in June 2022, shares were trading around $700. Therefore, it's possible the company might consider a 2-for-1 split if shares were to reach and hold the $500 level in 2025. In any event, investors may want to consider Tesla for a few reasons. Obviously, the stock has gotten a bump thanks to Musk's key role within the incoming Trump administration, but there are other reasons, too. The company appears close to deploying some form of autonomous driving along with robotaxis in Austin, Texas. It's another sign that the company may be about to unlock new value propositions that Tesla investors have long hoped for. In addition, some analysts are even more excited by the company's humanoid robot, Optimus. Given recent advancements in artificial intelligence technology, humanoid robots could soon become mainstays in any number of labor-intensive jobs. That presents another potentially lucrative market for Tesla to explore in the coming years. Tesla stock is once again approaching levels at which a stock split is plausible. And even more importantly, the company appears to be firing on all cylinders.
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