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South Wales Argus
15 hours ago
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Welsh ambulance bosses won't commit to clarity
During his time in charge, ambulance waiting times have increased fourfold across Wales. Mr Killens said the situation had to be addressed. Mr Killens has been Wales ambulance boss for more than six years, a period which coincides with a fourfold increase in Welsh ambulance waiting times. The Argus contacted the service to ask whether Gwent and the Aneurin Bevan Health Board Area could see an improvement in ambulance services soon. However, the Service was not willing to give any assurances or openly comment or speculate on future services in the area. This week, Mr Killens told BBC news that ambulance waiting times were causing a lot of avoidable harm to patients across Wales, a situation he regrets. However, he claims the service is now in a better position after his time in charge. Speaking out this week, the departing ambulance boss said hundreds of patients come to avoidable harm because ambulances are forced to wait outside A&E departments. This service choke, which has been blamed for agonising ambulance waits, has been dubbed 'handover delays.' These delays occur when hospitals are choked and this can cause things such as long waits in ambulances for patients and a slowing down of ambulance dispatches. The situation is said to be beyond the control of ambulance services and a matter for hospital managers and policy makers. Last year's Wales-wide average monthly loss was more than 29,000 hours. In response to our questions about possible improvements in the Gwent area, the Wales Ambulance Service said: 'As Jason's already set out his position on handover delays, it doesn't make sense for us to issue a comment in response to his views when you've already had it from the horse's mouth, as it were.' Jason Killens began working for the Wales Ambulance Service in 1996 and leaves his Wales-based post in July. The South Wales Argus has approached the Welsh Government for a comment on whether ambulance delays are a matter for Welsh policy makers and hospital managers.
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
SanDisk initiated, Analog Devices upgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls
The most talked about and market moving research calls around Wall Street are now in one place. Here are today's research calls that investors need to know, as compiled by The Fly. Top 5 Upgrades: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter Cantor Fitzgerald upgraded Analog Devices (ADI) to Overweight from Neutral with a price target of $270, up from $250. Analog Devices is a 'best-in-class' analog company, with 'outsized' industrial exposure which is preferential into the upcycle, the firm tells investors in a research note. Argus upgraded Jabil (JBL) to Buy from Hold. The company delivered a 'sharp beat' on its revenue and earnings in Q3, also having returned to positive annual topline growth for the first time since Q3 of FY23, the firm says. Raymond James upgraded SmartStop Self Storage (SMA) to Strong Buy from Outperform with a price target of $44, up from $42. The firm says its 'increased conviction' follows the company's recent strong execution updates, notably the $180M of recently closed or under contract acquisitions. Morgan Stanley upgraded REV Group (REVG) to Equal Weight from Underweight with a price target of $46, up from $33. The firm cites REV's better than expected price/cost dynamic, stronger than expected company throughput via operational efficiency, and strong product demand for the upgrade. Keefe Bruyette upgraded Genworth (GNW) to Outperform from Market Perform with a price target of $9, up from $8.50. The company could potentially recover $500M, or $1.25 per share, related to a European payment protection business it previously sold to AXA, and a counter lawsuit between AXA and Santander, the firm tells investors in a research note. Top 5 Downgrades: Argus downgraded Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) to Hold from Buy. The firm believes that given the company's 'highly leveraged' position and vulnerability to weakening consumer spending and slowing economy, the stock's current price is appropriate, the firm tells investors in a research note. TD Cowen downgraded Sarepta (SRPT) to Hold from Buy with a price target of $24, down from $62. The firm sees increased probability of withdrawal of Elevidys FDA approval for non-ambulatory and even ambulatory patients if Sarepta 'continues to lose support' from the Duchenne muscular dystrophy community. RBC Capital downgraded Sunrun (RUN) to Sector Perform from Outperform with a price target of $5, down from $12, following the Senate reconciliation bill that preserves similar language to the House, including the proposed elimination of tax credits for residential solar leasing. Stifel downgraded Zoetis (ZTS) to Hold from Buy with a price target of $160, down from $165. The firm contends that the Street's 2026/2027 operational revenue growth estimates for Zoetis may 'prove aggressive' as it expects the company's revenue growth rate to decelerate further and compress the stock's multiple or at least prevent a further multiple expansion. LifeSci Capital downgraded Verve Therapeutics (VERV) to Market Perform from Outperform with a $12 price target after Eli Lilly (LLY) announced a definitive agreement to acquire the company. Jefferies and H.C. Wainwright also downgraded Verve Therapeutics to Neutral-equivalent ratings. Top 5 Initiations: BofA initiated coverage of SanDisk (SNDK) with a Buy rating and $61 price target. Given the near-term supply-demand balance, the pricing environment for NAND flash memory is 'increasingly positive over the next few quarters,' says the firm. Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage of Microchip (MCHP) with a Neutral rating and $70 price target. The firm is seeing signs that the cycle is turning with positive commentary generally across the Analog group, and says the group is under owned. Cantor Fitzgerald also started coverage of On Semi (ON) with a Neutral rating and $55 price target. Wolfe Research initiated coverage of Nordson (NDSN) with a Peer Perform rating and no price target. Nordson has 'historically been viewed in the industrial compounder bucket,' but questions around the M&A flywheel and cyclical headwinds in medical and semi markets have caused the stock to lag, the firm tells investors. JPMorgan initiated coverage of Q2 Holdings (QTWO) with an Overweight rating and $115 price target. The firm says the company enjoys high customer retention and 5-7 year contract lengths, which support revenue visibility. JPMorgan initiated coverage of nCino (NCNO) with a Neutral rating and $30 price target. The firm notes nCino is undergoing a transition year with a lot of uncertainties. Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See the top stocks recommended by analysts >> Read More on ADI: Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue Video: Circle, Nucor among major pre-market movers Cantor upgrades Analog Devices to Overweight, names top pick in group Analog Devices upgraded to Overweight from Neutral at Cantor Fitzgerald Analog Devices: Positioned for Multi-Year Growth with Strong Industrial and Automotive Prospects Analog Devices price target raised to $235 from $205 at Wells Fargo
South Wales Argus
a day ago
- South Wales Argus
Cwmbran man Ashton Jones unresponsive in Thailand hospital
On May 30 29-year-old Ashton Jones, travelled to Bangkok Thailand with his lifelong friend for a lad's holiday. Ashton Jones who is currently fighting for his life in a Thai hospital (Image: Angela Roden Shepherd) Sadly, just five days later his family received the news that Ashton had been separated from his friend and had undergone extensive emergency brain surgery. Ashston is currently in a Thai hospital fighting for his life. Because he didn't have any travel insurance his family have set up a GoFundMe to bring him home. Childhood friend Angela Roden Shepherd aged 50 has been a shoulder for Ashton's family to lean on. Woman's relief after motorbike crash victim father is returned home to Wales Six pets looking for their forever home from Many Tears Rescue 'Look after yourself' Gwent carers speak out on National Carers Week Speaking about Ashton's condition she said: 'There are a few pictures circulating that are making it look like Ashton is well but he's still being ventilated and still extremely ill. 'He's non communicative and is pretty much unresponsive he's very poorly.' Angela explained the Thai authorities have been carrying out an investigation. Ashston Jones's childhood friend Angela Roden Shepherd (Image: Angela Roden Shepherd) 'He's got a good lawyer who speaks brilliant English and is very supportive on our side in bringing justice. 'Nobody has been arrested yet, but they are looking for four people and it looks like they are Thai nationals.' Despite the heartbreaking circumstances Ashton's family find themselves in the family are blown away by the levels of support they've received both locally and internationally. Angela told the Argus: 'It is really important that the people out there release how grateful we are. We've had people in Scotland and Ireland donate and the post is being shared nationally. 'The support has been overwhelming, and Bev (Ashton's grandmother) can't comprehend how these strangers are supporting her grandson.' Ashton Jones who is currently fighting for his life in a Thai hospital (Ashton on ventilation) (Image: Angela Roden Shepherd) The family are still in the dark about why Ashton got separated from his friends. A fundraiser in Cwmbran is being held on July 5, the family are in the process of organising and finalising details. A spokesperson for The Foreign Office said: 'We are supporting a British man who has been hospitalised in Thailand and are in contact with the local authorities.' Out of the £50,000 goal a staggering £20,522 has been raised to help bring Ashton home.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
McDonald's slides to five-month low on traffic jitters
McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) dipped to its lowest level since February as traffic worries and consumer pushback on menu pricing add pressure on the fast-food giant. Shares of McDonald's slipped Wednesday amid growing concerns that years of price hikes are weighing on guest counts. Morgan Stanley still calls MCD a top-quality business, but warns it isn't immune to structural headwinds in quick-serve dining. Argus recently downgraded the stock, citing likely sustained traffic weakness after surveys showed U.S. On the flip side, the average sell-side price target sits at $328.75, implying roughly 13% upside. dding to the mix are calls that McDonald's could face global consumer backlash linked to U.S. policies, though how much that factors into foot traffic is still up for debate. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Signs with NVDA. List of 52-Week Lows List of 3-Year Lows List of 5-Year Lows Foot-traffic trends are the lifeblood of fast-food earnings, and when a bellwether like McDonald's starts losing momentum, it signals broader discretionary-spend stress. With shares trading below all major moving averages and RSI hitting one-year lows, investor sentiment is tilting cautiousmaking upcoming same-store sales and traffic metrics critical. Keep an eye on McDonald's next traffic update and quarterly report. A rebound in guest counts could spark a relief rally, while continued softness might push shares toward key technical supports in the low $280s. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data
Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Stock Movers: Norwegian Cruise, Netflix, Circle
On this episode of Stock Movers: - Norwegian Cruise (NCLH) falls as Argus cuts on demand vulnerability -Netflix (NFLX) shares rise since they announced that they will add live television channels and shows from French broadcaster TF1, expanding the streaming platform's live offer for customers in the country. - Circle (CRCL) shares rise after the US Senate passed stablecoin legislation setting up regulatory rules for cryptocurrencies pegged to the dollar.
