mnl168 ph Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron mimicked "superheroes" or "battleground comrades" ahead of the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Saturday. Body language expert Judi James said President-elect Donald Trump and French leader Emmanuel Macron put their "bros" relationship on full display as they tightly shook hands in front of Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy . The meeting, which took place at around 6 p.m. local time at the Palais de l'Élysée ahead of the grand opening ceremony for the newly refurbished Notre Dame Cathedral , featured an hour-long meeting between Trump and Macron before Zelenskyy joined them for the last 35 minutes. Notre Dame under ring of steel with surface-to-air missiles for Donald Trump and Prince William's visit Elon Musk blew more than a quarter of a billion dollars helping Donald Trump win US election When Trump and Macron met, they tightly clasped hands in what body language expert Judi James called a show of "valor, courage and bonding." Trump reportedly said it was a "great honor" to reconnect with the French president, with whom he said he enjoys a "great relationship." The encounter was photographed as part of a red carpet event ahead of their meeting inside the historic presidential palace, where they discussed a world he said has gone "a little crazy." "The 'bros' relationship between Trump and Macron seems to hold true with a very macho bonding greeting ritual that you'd normally see between superheroes in movies or battleground comrades, with the tight clutching of the upright hands hinting at valor, courage and bonding," Judi James told TheMirror.com, referencing the greeting on the red carpet. Macron was likely trying to win Trump's favor as he hosted the former and future president as part of the global ceremony that came five years after a fire burned down the historic monument. He and other world leaders have been attempting to win Trump's political favor as they attempt to persuade him to maintain support for Ukraine as it works to defend against Russia following the February 2022 invasion. They also planned to discuss the conflicts playing out in the Middle East . Click here to follow the Mirror US on Google News to stay up to date with all the latest news, sports and entertainment stories. The topic of the war in Ukraine what prompted the unplanned meeting between Macron and Trump and Zelenskyy, who joined the two to discuss it. Trump has previously pledged to end the war in Ukraine swiftly, but he hasn't specified how, though he raised concerns in Kyiv about what terms may be laid out for any future negotiations. James said the greeting between Trump and Zelenskyy appeared "frosty," detailing the "very difficult, frosty-looking body language" between them as Macron seemed to "place himself in the role of mediator and, at one point, pacifier." " Trump looks subdued but not submissive here, standing upright with his arms hanging at his sides, looking ahead but not into the cameras, with a jutting of his lower lip giving an expression of sulky displeasure," she said of the president-elect's body language. "He looks unwilling to socialize or to showboat here, looking distant rather than present and socially active in the moment." Zelenskyy, on the other hand, appeared "keen to address the cameras with his facial expression." What piqued James' interest, however, was the body language of all three world leaders as they sat together in the palace. "There is a pose where the three leaders sit together and, as Trump leans forward to make his point with an index finger point of authority, Macron leans a hand across to hold Zelenskyy’s arm in what looks like an appeasement gesture, as though stepping in to diffuse a fight or disagreement," she said. At the end of the meeting, Zelenskyy and Trump shook hands and chatted briefly, and then Trump waved at photographers before turning and leaving. Trump was joined in Paris by a small contingent of staff that included incoming chief of staff Susie Wiles. It was the Republican's first trip to Paris since becoming president-elect and one of his first abroad.

Emerance Maschmeyer turned in 34 saves on 35 shots on goal and the Ottawa Charge held off the New York Sirens 3-1 on Sunday for their second win in six games. Playing their first game in 10 days, the Charge got a first-period goal from Emily Clark and Shiann Darkangelo and Katerina Mrazova added second-period goals to build a 3-0 lead through two periods. Ottawa has scored at least three goals in all five of its meetings with New York over two seasons. Alex Carpenter earned a third-period assist to extend her scoring streak to nine straight games dating to last season. Sarah Fillier's goal moved her into a tie for the league lead with eight points in her first eight games after being drafted No. 1 by the Sirens. Ottawa's defence neutralized much of New York's speed advantage and used a strong penalty kill to take a 1-0 lead after one period after Clark tipped home a wrist shot from the point by Brianne Jenner six minutes into the game. The Charge added two goals in the first seven minutes of the second period but could not capitalize on a pair of power plays late in the period. WATCH | Charge top Sirens: Charge defeat Sirens to snap 3-game losing skid 1 hour ago Duration 0:50 Ottawa beats New York 3-1, Katerina Mrazova and Emily Clark lead the way with a goal and an assist apiece. Fillier wasted little time getting New York on the board in the third period, firing a shot past Maschmeyer 23 seconds into the period, but the keeper saved the next dozen shots, including an almost three-minute finish when the Sirens pulled goalkeeper Corinne Schroeder to gain a player advantage. New York's Jill Saulnier was activated off long-term injured reserve following an upper body injury sustained in the opening game December 1.Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GREEN LAKE, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man who faked his own drowning this summer and left his wife and three children has been located in Eastern Europe and is communicating with law enforcement, but he has not committed to returning home, authorities said. Ryan Borgwardt began communicating with authorities Nov. 11, after they tracked him down, Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll said Thursday. The sheriff showed a video that Borgwardt sent police that day from an undisclosed location. The sheriff said no charges have been filed and that he doesn't think they will be necessary while authorities “keep pulling at his heartstrings” to come home. Here are some things to know about Borgwardt and his disappearance: Who is he? Jersey Shore restaurants shift gears to survive in offseason Not too late! 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Friday’s New Jersey high school football playoff scores These Atlantic City area restaurants are serving Thanksgiving dinner High school football scoreboard: Friday's semifinal winners, plus Saturday updates Upper Township employees disagree on morale Borgwardt, who is in his mid-40s, lived with his wife and children in Watertown, a city of about 23,000 people northwest of Milwaukee that is known for its German heritage, parochial schools and two dams on the Rock River. When did he disappear? The sheriff has said his department was told Aug. 12 that Borgwardt had not been heard from since the previous day, when he traveled about 50 miles (80 kilometers) from home to Green Lake to go kayaking. Borgwardt’s wife said he texted her at 10:49 p.m. to say he was heading to shore. How was the search conducted? Deputies found Borgwardt’s vehicle and trailer near Green Lake. His kayak was discovered on the lake, overturned and with a life jacket attached to it, in an area where the water is about 200 feet (60 meters) deep. An angler later found Borgwardt’s fishing rod. The search for his body continued for more than 50 days, with divers scouring the lake on several occasions. How did authorities find Borgwardt? Clues — including that he reported his passport lost or stolen and obtained a new one a few months before he disappeared — led investigators to speculate that he made it appear that he had drowned to go meet a woman he had been communicating with in the Central Asian country of Uzbekistan. Podoll declined to comment when asked what he knew about the woman, but he said law enforcement contacted Borgwardt “through a female that spoke Russian.” His identity was confirmed through asking him questions that the sheriff said only Borgwardt would know and by a video he made and sent them Nov. 11. He has spoken with someone from the sheriff's department almost daily since. However Podoll said Thursday that Borgwardt's exact location in Eastern Europe was not known. Why are U.S. authorities struggling to pinpoint his location? Podoll said Chief Deputy Matt Vande Kolk has been the one communicating with Borgwardt and their conversations have all taken place via email. Vande Kolk told The Associated Press in an email Friday that authorities are trying to determine Borgwardt's exact location. But that might not be easy even with modern surveillance technology. Scott Shackelford, executive director of the Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research at Indiana University, said authorities should be able to locate Borgwardt through his device's internet protocol address, a unique number assigned to every device connected to the internet. But he said it's very easy to mask an IP address and make it appear as if the device is in one country when it's really in another. Software exists that can route your IP address across the globe, Shackelford said. Police may not have the expertise, the manpower or any interest in digging through multiple layers of cyber deception, he said. What was in the video Borgwardt sent to law enforcement? Wearing an orange T-shirt, Borgwardt, unsmiling, looks directly at the camera, apparently filmed on a cellphone. Borgwardt says he is in his apartment and briefly pans the camera, but mostly shows a door and bare walls. “I’m safe and secure, no problem,” he says. How did he fake his death? Borgwardt has told authorities he overturned his kayak on the lake, dumped his phone in it and paddled an inflatable boat to shore. He told authorities he chose Green Lake because it is Wisconsin's deepest at 237 feet (over 72 meters). He then rode an electric bike stashed by a boat launch about 70 miles (110 kilometers) through the night to Madison, the sheriff said. From there, by Borgwardt's account, he traveled by bus to Detroit and then Canada, where he boarded a plane. Police are still verifying Borgwardt’s description of what happened, Podoll said. Why did he do it? Borgwardt faked his death and fled because of “personal matters,” thinking it was the right thing to do, the sheriff said. Investigators found that he took out a $375,000 life insurance policy in January for his family. “He was just going to try and make things better in his mind, and this was the way it was going to be,” Podoll said. What's next? Borgwardt has not yet decided to return home, and if he does it will be of his own free will, according to Podoll. Deputies are stressing to him the importance of returning home and cleaning up the mess he made. The sheriff suggested that Borgwardt could be charged with obstructing the investigation into his disappearance, but so far no counts have been filed. The search for Borgwardt, which lasted more than a month, is said to have cost at least $35,000. Borgwardt told authorities that he did not expect the search to last more than two weeks, Podoll said, and his biggest concern is how the community will react to him if he returns. This story was updated to correct the spelling of Scott Shackelford’s last name, which had been misspelled “Shackleford.” Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Stay up-to-date on what's happening Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!

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Taylor Swift's 2024 was nothing short of historic, cementing her position as one of the greatest entertainers of all time. From winning record-breaking Grammy Awards and releasing her eleventh studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department", to wrapping up her unprecedented Eras Tour, Swift dominated headlines and captured the hearts of fans worldwide. At the 2024 Grammy Awards in February, Swift claimed the coveted Album of the Year award for "Midnights". This marked her fourth win in the category, a feat unmatched in music history. Previously, she had won for "Fearless" (2010), "1989" (2015), and "Folklore" (2021). During her acceptance speech, she surprised fans by announcing her next album, "The Tortured Poets Department", set for an April release. Following the announcement, Swift unveiled the album's cover on Instagram, sending fans into a frenzy. Breaking records with 'The Tortured Poets Department' Released in April, "The Tortured Poets Department" shattered records immediately. Initially teased with 16 main tracks and four bonus songs, Swift surprised fans again by releasing a staggering 31 tracks. The album became Spotify's most-streamed in a single day, amassing 300 million streams within 12 hours. Its lead single, "Fortnight" featuring Post Malone, broke the record for most single-day streams for a song. Within a week, the album had surpassed one billion streams, a Spotify first. 'The Eras Tour': A global spectacle Continuing her record-breaking journey, Swift resumed her "Eras Tour" in May, starting in Paris. Originally launched in 2023, the tour incorporated songs from "The Tortured Poets Department" alongside fan-favorite classics. The shows featured updated setlists, surprise songs, and fresh arrangements, dazzling audiences across Europe and Australia. According to Forbes, the tour significantly boosted local economies. Swift's eight shows in London generated £300 million, while her stop in Melbourne contributed an estimated AUD $1.2 billion. The tour grossed over US $2 billion in ticket sales, making it the highest-grossing concert tour in history. Its cultural impact was equally immense, with social media flooded with videos of Swift's theatrical performances, vibrant costumes, and fans trading friendship bracelets. Swift's shows in Seattle even caused seismic activity, prompting a California Institute of Technology study into "concert tremors." Celebrities from Emma Stone to Bollywood stars Sonam Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor also attended, underscoring the tour's universal appeal. On December 8, Swift delivered an emotional final performance in Toronto, thanking her fans, band, and crew. "You've given us a moment we will never forget," she said to a standing ovation. A star-studded romance Taylor Swift's relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce also captivated the public throughout the year. The couple made numerous appearances together, from Swift attending Kelce's football games to him joining her onstage during a June concert in London. Their relationship added another layer of intrigue to Swift's already stellar year. Spotify's most-streamed artiste Capping off her achievements, Swift became Spotify's most-streamed artist of 2024, a highlight to her unparalleled global influence. Taylor Swift's 2024 was nothing short of historic, cementing her position as one of the greatest entertainers of all time. From winning record-breaking Grammy Awards and releasing her eleventh studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department", to wrapping up her unprecedented Eras Tour, Swift dominated headlines and captured the hearts of fans worldwide. At the 2024 Grammy Awards in February, Swift claimed the coveted Album of the Year award for "Midnights". This marked her fourth win in the category, a feat unmatched in music history. Previously, she had won for "Fearless" (2010), "1989" (2015), and "Folklore" (2021). During her acceptance speech, she surprised fans by announcing her next album, "The Tortured Poets Department", set for an April release. Following the announcement, Swift unveiled the album's cover on Instagram, sending fans into a frenzy. Breaking records with 'The Tortured Poets Department' Released in April, "The Tortured Poets Department" shattered records immediately. Initially teased with 16 main tracks and four bonus songs, Swift surprised fans again by releasing a staggering 31 tracks. The album became Spotify's most-streamed in a single day, amassing 300 million streams within 12 hours. Its lead single, "Fortnight" featuring Post Malone, broke the record for most single-day streams for a song. Within a week, the album had surpassed one billion streams, a Spotify first. 'The Eras Tour': A global spectacle Continuing her record-breaking journey, Swift resumed her "Eras Tour" in May, starting in Paris. Originally launched in 2023, the tour incorporated songs from "The Tortured Poets Department" alongside fan-favorite classics. The shows featured updated setlists, surprise songs, and fresh arrangements, dazzling audiences across Europe and Australia. According to Forbes, the tour significantly boosted local economies. Swift's eight shows in London generated £300 million, while her stop in Melbourne contributed an estimated AUD $1.2 billion. The tour grossed over US $2 billion in ticket sales, making it the highest-grossing concert tour in history. Its cultural impact was equally immense, with social media flooded with videos of Swift's theatrical performances, vibrant costumes, and fans trading friendship bracelets. Swift's shows in Seattle even caused seismic activity, prompting a California Institute of Technology study into "concert tremors." Celebrities from Emma Stone to Bollywood stars Sonam Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor also attended, underscoring the tour's universal appeal. On December 8, Swift delivered an emotional final performance in Toronto, thanking her fans, band, and crew. "You've given us a moment we will never forget," she said to a standing ovation. A star-studded romance Taylor Swift's relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce also captivated the public throughout the year. The couple made numerous appearances together, from Swift attending Kelce's football games to him joining her onstage during a June concert in London. Their relationship added another layer of intrigue to Swift's already stellar year. Spotify's most-streamed artiste Capping off her achievements, Swift became Spotify's most-streamed artist of 2024, a highlight to her unparalleled global influence.Salah 'far away' from new deal with LiverpoolSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Marquel Sutton scored 23 points as Omaha beat Sacramento State 70-60 on Saturday night. Sutton added eight rebounds for the Mavericks (4-7). Tony Osburn scored 15 points and added five rebounds and three steals. JJ White had nine points and went 4 of 5 from the field. Jacob Holt led the way for the Hornets (2-7) with 15 points, six rebounds and two blocks. Mike Wilson added nine points and six rebounds for Sacramento State. Chudi Dioramma had seven points, 10 rebounds and two blocks. Omaha's next game is Friday against Northern Iowa on the road, and Sacramento State hosts UC Davis on Saturday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

LOS ANGELES — Until he sustained a season-ending knee injury last week in the Western Conference final, Galaxy playmaker Riqui Puig was having a tremendous season. So I heard. I watched Puig play only twice this year, once in the Galaxy's season-opening 1-1 draw with Inter Miami and a second time in his team's Fourth of July defeat to LAFC at the Rose Bowl. Outside of short highlight clips on social media, I never saw the former Barcelona prospect, not even when he assisted on the goal that sent the Galaxy to the MLS Cup final. That wasn't a reflection of my interest. Some of my friends will make fun of me for publicly admitting this, but I like Major League Soccer. I covered the league in my first job out of college and have casually kept up with it since. I take my children to a couple of games a year. My 11-year-old son owns Galaxy and LAFC hats but no Dodgers or Lakers merchandise. When flipping through channels in the past, if presented with the choice of, say, college football or MLS, I usually watched MLS. But not this year. While the MLS Cup final between the Galaxy and New York Red Bulls will be shown on Fox and Fox Deportes, the majority of games are now exclusively behind a paywall, courtesy of the league's broadcasting deal with Apple. MLS Season Pass subscriptions were reasonably priced — $79 for the entire season for Apple TV+ subscribers, $99 for non-subscribers — but I was already paying for DirecTV Stream, Netflix, Amazon Prime, PlayStation Plus and who knows what else. MLS became a casualty in my household, as well as in many others, and the possibility of being out of sight and out of mind should be a concern for a league that is looking to expand its audience. Which isn't to say the league made a mistake. This was a gamble MLS had to take. Now in the second year of a 10-year, $2.5 billion deal with Apple, MLS did what Major League Baseball is talking about doing, which is to centralize its broadcasting rights and sell them to a digital platform. Regional sports networks have been decimated by cord cutting, making traditional economic models unsustainable. The move to Apple not only increased the league's broadcast revenues — previous deals with ESPN, Fox and Univision were worth a combined $90 million annually, according to multiple reports — but also introduced a measure of uniformity in the league. The quality of the broadcasts are better than they were under regional sports networks. Viewers know where to watch games and when, as every one of them is on Season Pass and most of them are scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. local time either on Wednesday or Saturday. "That's been fueling our growth and driving our fan engagement," MLS Commissioner Don Garber said Friday at his annual state of the league address. Apple and MLS declined to reveal the number of League Pass subscribers, but the league provided polling figures that indicated 94% of viewers offered positive or neutral reviews of League Pass. The average viewing time for a game is about 65 minutes for a 90-minute game, according to Garber. In other words, the League Pass is well-liked — by the people who have it. The challenge now is to increase that audience. The launch of League Pass last year coincided with the arrival of Lionel Messi, which presumably resulted in a wave of subscriptions. But the league can't count on the appearance of the next Messi; there is only one of him. MLS pointed to how its fans watch sports on streaming devices or recorded television than any other U.S. sports league, as well as how 71% of its fans are under the age of 45. The league also pointed to how it effectively drew more viewers to the Apple broadcast of Inter Miami's postseason opener with a livestream of a "Messi Cam' on TikTok, indicating further collaborations with wide-reaching entities could be in its future. Garber mentioned how Season Pass is available in other countries. The commissioner also made note of how Apple places games every week in front of its paywall. "What we have, really, is a communication problem," Garber said. "This is new, and we've got to work with Apple, we've got to work with our clubs and we've got to work with our partners to get more exposure to what we think is a great product." The greatest benefit to the league could be Apple's vested interest in improving the on-field product. MLS insiders said Apple has not only encouraged teams to sign more high-profile players but also pushed the league to switch to a fall-to-spring calendar more commonplace in other parts of the world, reasoning that doing so would simplify the process of buying and selling players. The on-field product is what matters. The on-field product is why MLS continues to face competition for viewers from overseas leagues. The on-field product is why the league hasn't succeeded in converting every soccer fan into a MLS fan. And ultimately, if casual viewers such as myself are to pay to watch the Galaxy or LAFC on a screen of some kind, the on-field product will be why. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

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Experienced Technology and Education Leader, Goli Will Drive Learning Innovation, Operational Excellence and Strategic Growth Mike Duran to Serve as Executive Chairman ST. LOUIS, Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Colibri Group ("Colibri"), a professional education company serving millions of individuals and business customers through over 40 leading brands that offer flexible, online, and in-person learning solutions to licensed professionals, today announced that Shravan Goli has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Goli will succeed current Chairman and CEO Mike Duran, who will resume his role as Executive Chairman. This planned transition marks an exciting new chapter for the Colibri Group, building on the company's strong foundation. Colibri Group is backed by Gridiron Capital, LLC ("Gridiron Capital"), a leading investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams. With over 20 years of leadership experience in technology and education, Mr. Goli brings a proven history of driving innovation, customer engagement, and transformative growth. He has held pivotal roles at leading companies, including Coursera, Dictionary.com , Dice.com , Yahoo!, and Microsoft. As Chief Operating Officer and Chief Product Officer at Coursera, he expanded global learning access for millions, led growth in consumer and enterprise markets, and played a key role in the company's successful IPO. His strategic leadership at Dice.com and Dictionary.com drove significant revenue growth and market expansion. Mr. Goli also serves on the board of NETGEAR, supporting its mission to deliver seamless connectivity. "With a distinguished career leading technology and education companies, Shravan's expertise in leveraging customer insights and driving growth through a product-led approach makes him the ideal leader for Colibri," said Mr. Duran. "I am excited to support this seamless transition and look forward to seeing Shravan build on Colibri's legacy of delivering exceptional education solutions and engaging experiences that empower millions of professionals to thrive." "I am deeply honored to join Colibri. Its mission to lead people to achieve more, adapt, and thrive in their careers aligns with my own passion for lifelong learning and skill development," said Mr. Goli. "Colibri's remarkable legacy of transforming careers and industries through exceptional education solutions is both inspiring and motivating. Together with the talented team, I am excited to shape the future of professional learning by creating innovative opportunities that empower professionals to grow, succeed, and thrive in an ever-evolving world." "Shravan's extensive experience in both technology and education, combined with his innovative mindset, positions him as an exceptional leader for Colibri," said Kevin Jackson, Managing Partner at Gridiron Capital. "With his deep understanding of the educational market and customer needs, we are confident that under Shravan's leadership Colibri will continue to realize its immense potential, develop groundbreaking products for licensed professionals nationwide, and achieve exceptional outcomes." About Colibri Group Colibri Group is building the future of professional education. Today, millions of licensed professionals start and advance their careers through the company's engaging online and in-person learning solutions for licensing, continuing education, test preparation and professional development. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Colibri Group provides a holistic learning experience for learners and professionals to achieve more, adapt, and thrive throughout their careers in real estate, financial services, teacher education, healthcare, valuation and property services, among other professions. Visit www.colibrigroup.com for more information. About Gridiron Capital Gridiron Capital is an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, and creating value by building middle-market companies into industry-leaders in the consumer products & services, industrial growth, and business services segments in the United States and Canada. We help transform growing companies by winning together through hard work, partnerships grounded in shared values, and a unique culture that comes from hands-on experience building and running businesses. 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Where Will Ulta Beauty Stock Be in 1 Year?Maresca led the Foxes to the Sky Bet Championship title last season before joining Chelsea over the summer. Leicester famously toasted their improbable Premier League success in 2016 with an impromptu bash at Vardy’s house. But the venue for last April’s party was not at the striker’s abode, but at Maresca’s house when the players turned up unannounced at 2am. Maresca recalled: “The best present I had from last season was when we got promoted and they arrived at my home. All the team. “This showed the connection between the players; they could go for a party at a different place but they all arrived at my home. It was a fantastic connection and I will always be thankful for them. “I was at home celebrating with my staff and my family and about two o’clock in the morning all the squad was there. We celebrated all together. “When I was a player and I won things I never thought to go to the manager’s home. That shows the connection.” Similarly to when they clinched the Premier League crown, Leicester were not actually playing when they found out they were promoted after Leeds lost at QPR. “To be honest I was at home watching the game and when it finished all the staff came over – and later the players,” added the Italian. “They didn’t knock on the door, they were in the garden and knocked on the window. What time did they leave? I don’t remember.” Vardy might not be having a party at the end of this season but he is still banging in the goals at 37 and Maresca rates the striker even more highly than England’s two top goalscorers – Harry Kane and Wayne Rooney. “People don’t realise how good he is,” added Maresca. “I know England have been quite lucky because of Kane and Rooney, this type of striker, they are fantastic. “But Jamie is, if you ask me, the best one.” Maresca returns to the King Power Stadium for the first time with Chelsea on Saturday, but he will be without captain Reece James due to a hamstring problem.

NoneCiti Trends, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CTRN – Get Free Report ) Director Jonathan Duskin sold 12,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $26.44, for a total value of $317,280.00. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 33,396 shares in the company, valued at approximately $882,990.24. The trade was a 26.43 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink . Citi Trends Stock Up 1.4 % NASDAQ CTRN opened at $26.85 on Friday. Citi Trends, Inc. has a 52 week low of $13.65 and a 52 week high of $32.90. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $21.40 and a two-hundred day moving average of $19.33. The stock has a market capitalization of $233.86 million, a PE ratio of -8.75 and a beta of 2.36. Analysts Set New Price Targets Several research analysts have recently commented on CTRN shares. Craig Hallum raised their price objective on shares of Citi Trends from $14.00 to $20.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 4th. DA Davidson boosted their price target on shares of Citi Trends from $20.00 to $28.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 4th. Finally, StockNews.com lowered Citi Trends from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Friday, December 6th. Hedge Funds Weigh In On Citi Trends A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP raised its stake in Citi Trends by 6.5% in the second quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 608,553 shares of the company’s stock valued at $12,938,000 after buying an additional 37,107 shares in the last quarter. Long Focus Capital Management LLC grew its position in shares of Citi Trends by 24.9% in the 2nd quarter. Long Focus Capital Management LLC now owns 250,673 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,329,000 after buying an additional 50,000 shares during the last quarter. Royce & Associates LP raised its stake in Citi Trends by 5.4% during the 3rd quarter. Royce & Associates LP now owns 196,110 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,603,000 after acquiring an additional 10,000 shares in the last quarter. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC purchased a new stake in Citi Trends in the third quarter valued at $1,723,000. Finally, Anchor Capital Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Citi Trends by 11.3% in the second quarter. Anchor Capital Advisors LLC now owns 52,247 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,111,000 after acquiring an additional 5,307 shares in the last quarter. About Citi Trends ( Get Free Report ) Citi Trends, Inc operates as a value retailer of fashion apparel, accessories, and home goods. The company offers apparel, such as fashion sportswear and footwear for men and ladies, as well as apparel for kids, including newborns, infants, toddlers, boys, and girls; sleepwear, lingerie, and scrubs for ladies; and kids uniforms and accessories. Recommended Stories Receive News & Ratings for Citi Trends Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Citi Trends and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

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