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s.o.g777 NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes drifted amid mixed trading Monday, ahead of this week’s upcoming meeting by the Federal Reserve that could set Wall Street’s direction into next year. The S&P 500 rose 0.4%, coming off its first losing week in the last four . The Nasdaq composite climbed 1.2% to a record, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was a laggard and fell 110 points, or 0.3%. Broadcom leaped 11.2% to help lead the S&P 500 for a second straight day after delivering a profit report last week that beat analysts’ expectations. The technology company is riding a wave of enthusiasm about its artificial-intelligence offerings in particular. The market’s main event, though, will arrive on Wednesday when the Federal Reserve will announce its last move on interest rates for the year. The widespread expectation is that it will cut its main rate for a third straight time, as it tries to boost the slowing job market after getting inflation nearly all the way down to its target of 2%. The question is how much more it will cut rates next year, and Fed officials will release projections for where they see the federal funds rate ending 2025, along with other economic indicators, once their meeting concludes. Fed Chair Jerome Powell will also answer questions in a press conference following the meeting. For now, the general expectation among traders is that the Fed may cut a couple more times in 2025, according to data from CME Group. But such expectations have been shrinking following reports suggesting inflation may be tougher to get all the way down to 2% from here. Besides last month’s slight acceleration in inflation, another worry is that President-elect Donald Trump’s preferences for tariffs and other policies could lead to higher inflation down the line. Goldman Sachs economist David Mericle has dropped his earlier forecast of a cut by the Fed in January, for example. Beyond the possibility of tariffs, he said Fed officials may also want to slow their cuts because of uncertainty about exactly how low rates need to go so that they no longer press the brakes on the economy. Expectations for a series of cuts to rates by the Fed have been one of the main reasons the S&P 500 has set an all-time high 57 times so far this year and is heading for one of its best years of the millennium . The economy has held up better than many feared, continuing to grow even after the Fed hiked the federal funds rate to a two-decade high in hopes of grinding down on inflation, which topped 9% two summers ago. On Wall Street, MicroStrategy jumped as much as 7% during the day as it continues to benefit from the surging price for bitcoin , which set another all-time high. But its stock ended the day down by les than 0.1% after bitcoin’s price pulled back below $106,000 after setting a record above $107,700, according to CoinDesk. The software company has been building its hoard of the cryptocurrency, and its stock price has more than sextupled this year. It will also soon join the Nasdaq 100 index. Bitcoin’s price has catapulted from roughly $44,000 at the start of the year, riding a recent wave of enthusiasm that Trump will create a system that’s more favorable to digital currencies . Honeywell rose 3.7% after saying it’s still considering a spin-off or sale of its aerospace business, as part of a review of its overall business. It said it plans to give an update with the release of its fourth-quarter results. They helped offset a drop for Nvidia, whose chips are powering much of the world’s move into AI. Its stock fell 1.7%. Because it’s grown so massive, with a total value topping $3 trillion, it was the single heaviest weight on the S&P 500. All told, the S&P 500 rose 22.99 points to 6,074.08. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 110.58 to 43,717.48, and the Nasdaq composite rose 247.17 to 20,173.89. In the bond market, Treasury yields held relatively steady. The yield on the 10-year Treasury edged down to 4.39% from 4.40% late Friday. The two-year yield, which more closely tracks expectations for the Fed, eased to 4.24% from 4.25%. In stock markets abroad, indexes fell modestly across much of Europe and Asia. They sank 0.9% in Hong Kong and 0.2% in Shanghai after China reported lackluster economic indicators for November despite attempts to strengthen the world’s second-largest economy. South Korea’s Kospi fell 0.2% as law enforcement authorities pushed to summon impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning over his short-lived martial law decree, and the Constitutional Court met to discuss whether to remove him from office or reinstate him. AP Business Writer Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.President-elect Donald Trump on Monday held a wide-ranging news conference in which he said he would preserve access to the polio vaccine but equivocated on other vaccines, pledged to look at bringing down the costs of pharmaceuticals and expressed doubts that his daughter-in-law might be Florida's next senator. Trump held forth for over an hour, the first time he took questions from reporters since winning the election. The event harkens back to his long-winding news conferences from his first term and is a stark contrast from President Joe Biden , who doesn't often take questions from reporters. Here's a look at some of what he touched on: Trump provides some assurances on polio vaccine Trump defended his choice for health secretary, prominent vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , but said he personally is a “big believer” in the polio vaccine and would preserve access to it. “You’re not going to lose the polio vaccine," he said. “That’s not going to happen.” Over the weekend, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, who had polio as a child, spoke out in defense of the polio vaccine after a recent report disclosed that one of Kennedy's advisers filed a petition to revoke approval for the polio vaccine in 2022. Kennedy has long advanced the debunked idea that vaccines cause autism. Trump seemed to question whether there’s a link, saying “We’re looking to find out,” and remarked on the rising cases of autism being diagnosed. “There’s something wrong, and we’re going to find out about it,” he said. There are no blood or biological tests for autism; instead, a doctor bases the diagnosis on a child’s behavior. While the autism diagnosis has been available for at least 80 years, the definition gradually expanded to include milder cases, which are more common. A study last year found that about a quarter of kids with autism — about 110,000 in the U.S. — have the most severe version of the developmental disability, which has left them unable to speak or with an IQ below 50 or both. Of Kennedy, “He’s going to be much less radical than you would think," he said. "I think he’s got a very open mind, or I wouldn’t have put him there.” Trump blames middlemen for high price of pharmaceutical drugs Trump described a dinner he had this month with Kennedy; Dr. Mehmet Oz , a celebrity heart surgeon turned talk show host and lifestyle guru whom he's tapped to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; and top pharmaceutical executives in which they discussed drug prices. Trump heaped praise on the companies — the same ones that Kennedy has routinely argued profit off of Americans unfairly — but said the high cost of health care was a focus of their dinner. “What came out of that meeting is that we’re paying far too much,” Trump said. Trump also hit pharmaceutical benefits managers, calling them “horrible middlemen” who drive up the cost of drugs. Pharmaceutical companies have been aggressively lobbying Congress to restrict the role of pharmaceutical benefit managers, which help health insurance companies’ biggest clients decide how and what prescription drugs will be covered in their insurance plans. “I don’t know who these middlemen are, but they are rich as hell," Trump said. Trump's appearance is a clear break from Biden's style The press conference was Trump’s most extensive public appearance since his victory six weeks ago — a rare absence from the public stage for the former reality star. But it also underscored how even while president-elect, Trump has seized the spotlight from Biden, who still has a month left on his term in office. Biden has not held a press conference in months and has had a limited public schedule. While Trump was addressing some of the top-of-mind issues of the day -- including sightings of drones flying over the Northeast -- Biden himself has been silent, leaving it to aides to try to calm the public. ‘I don't know' if Lara Trump will be a senator Trump seemed skeptical that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would appoint his daughter-in-law to be a Florida senator, taking the seat held by Marco Rubio, who has been nominated for secretary of state. Asked whether he expected DeSantis to name Lara Trump to replace Rubio, Trump said, “I probably don’t, but I don’t know.” Trump recently spoke with DeSantis at a memorial for Florida law enforcement officers. Trump's allies have been pushing DeSantis to nominate Lara Trump, who is married to Trump's son, Eric, and served as co-chair of the Republican National Committee this year. “Ron’s doing a good job with his choice," Trump said, without elaborating. He lavished praise on Lara Trump, including for her work at the RNC, where part of her duties involved focusing on “election integrity,” a priority of Trump's after he falsely claimed fraud in the 2020 presidential election. Trump open to intervening in potential TikTok ban Trump indicated he would look at intervening in the potential ban of TikTok in the U.S. The popular social media platform must cut ties with its China-based parent company or be banned by mid-January under a federal law. He didn't offer specifics, but Trump credited the platform with helping him win the election. His campaign saw it as a bridge to reach younger, less politically engaged voters, particularly when clips circulated showing him with celebrities at UFC fights. “We’ll take a look at TikTok,” he said. “You know, I have a warm spot in my heart for TikTok." Trump tried to ban TikTok during his first term but changed his mind and pledged to “save” TikTok. Once he takes office, his Justice Department would be tasked with enforcing the new federal law against TikTok. Trump on Monday was meeting with TikTok CEO Shou Chew at his Mar-a-Lago club, according to two people familiar with the president-elect’s plans who were not authorized to speak publicly about them and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity. 'Everybody wants to be my friend,’ he says Trump noted the differences between the first time he was to take office eight years ago and today, saying executives now want to meet with him. He said they were “hostile” back then. “Everybody was fighting me,” he said about his first term. “This term, everybody wants to be my friend. I don’t know. My personality changed or something.” While he left office in 2021 ostracized and angry, Trump has had a stunning turnaround leading to his election win. Last week, he was honored by being named Time magazine’s Person of the Year and ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange. His meeting with the TikTok executive was part of a string of meetings he's had with Silicon Valley billionaires and other technology leaders since becoming president-elect. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai have all flown to Trump's club to meet with him. He revealed Monday that he had also met with Google co-founder Sergey Brin. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will meet with him this week, Trump said. “We have a lot of great executives coming in — the top executives, the top bankers, they’re all calling," he said. "It’s like a complete opposite from the first one.” Trump already returning to world stage With multiple wars going on, Trump has sought to insert himself back on the world stage. He said he is working to get Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza to be released and had a “very good talk” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But on Monday he seemed to buffer expectations about his promise to solve the Russia-Ukraine war even before taking office, describing the conflict as a “tough one” and a “nasty one." “We are trying to get that war stopped, that horrible, horrible war” he said. “It’s a tough one. It’s a nasty one. It’s nasty. People are being killed at levels that nobody’s ever seen.” Russia's invasion of Ukraine is Europe’s biggest armed conflict since World War II and has cost tens of thousands of lives on both sides. Trump declined to say whether he's spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin since winning the election. He met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris this month when he visited for the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral. Trump's incoming press secretary has said that Trump invited Chinese leader Xi Jinping and other world leaders to his Jan. 20 inauguration, but Trump said Monday that Zelenskyy was not among them. “If he'd like to come, I'd like to have him," Trump said. Trump said Xi has not yet said whether he is coming. He described the Chinese leader as “a friend of mine” and “an amazing guy” but acknowledged that the COVID-19 pandemic had affected their relationship. “It was a bridge too far for me,” he said. Associated Press writers Zeke Miller and Amanda Seitz in Washington and Colleen Long in Palm Beach, Florida, contributed to this report.

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Guard Donte DiVincenzo was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves less than three months ago , but some imagine his time is already coming to a close with the organization. Karl-Anthony Towns and Julius Randle, who were the other two major parts of the blockbuster trade, have seemingly found long-term homes with the New York Knicks and Wolves, respectively. However, the same cannot be said for DiVincenzo, as he's looked out of place in Minnesota's second unit. He is averaging 9.6 points and 3.1 rebounds on 35.6% shooting through 16 appearances, compared to 15.5 points and 3.7 rebounds on 44.3% shooting last season in New York. He started a vast majority of his games with the Knicks last year, meaning a change of scenery could do good for both parties involved. The Los Angeles Clippers were predicted as a prime landing spot for DiVincenzo by Fadeaway World. The Clippers would send Kris Dunn, Bones Hyland, and Kevin Porter Jr . in return for the NBA champion in this hypothetical deal. Talk about flooding the backcourt for the Wolves. None of the players involved in the return package are taller than the 6-foot-4 Porter Jr. Still, with veteran Mike Conley steadily declining, it could be nice to bring in a haul of guards and trade some away once their value is heightened. Alternatively, the Wolves spent two first-round picks on guards with high upside in Rob Dillingham and Terrence Shannon Jr., begging the question of why they would accept a package of an additional three pieces in the backcourt. If the Timberwolves' front office could immediately deal Dunn and Hyland in exchange for frontcourt and wing help, it's a no-brainer. This would leave the Wolves with a loaded offensive guard room of Conley, Anthony Edwards, Dillingham, Shannon, and Porter. Pair that with the pick-and-roll/pick-and-pop ability of Rudy Gobert and Randle, and a championship becomes well within the realm of possibilities in the coming years. MORE WOLVES NEWS: Karl-Anthony Towns' record-breaking start with Knicks has Wolves fans worriedMars, bacteria, and radiation: Why this matters for putting people on the red planet

Tools for Humanity (TFH), which calls itself a “contributor” to the iris biometrics and digital identity project, has a new limb. A Substack from Modulus Labs’ Daniel Shorr says his company is joining TFH “to build the largest network of real humans on the planet.” Modulus Labs reportedly developed its product, Accountable Magic, in response to the increasing dysfunctionality of the internet: “misinformation, bots and , the anger economy.” Their cryptographic system is “a way to prevent the manipulation of AI algorithms — mathematically.” Specifically, it focuses on “machine-learning accountability” using (ZKP) protocols. Now, it will be integrated into World’s system for collecting and creating a World ID, thereby recording and verifying “humanness.” According to its website, provides “AI security through novel cryptography.” In practical terms, it is an edge-based system to verify that AI algorithms have not been manipulated – “like Twitter’s blue check but for AI outputs.” Per Shorr’s blog, “ AI will deliver private and verifiably secure authentication on the user’s personal device, playing an important role through Personal Custody.” “Along with and innovations like AMPC (anonymized multi-party computation), this technology will play an important role in distinguishing between bots and humans at the scale of billions. That means online interactions that are safer and more accountable. It means digital authorship that’s verifiable. And it means bringing new communities to the astonishing power of .” A 2023 Fortune Crypto about the startup says that through zero-knowledge proofs, “outside observers can verify that companies or developers used a promised AI algorithm. For example, OpenAI, the juggernaut that developed , can prove that its chatbot wrote a poem without revealing the algorithm’s ‘weights,’ or what an A.I. model learns after training on copious amounts of data.” Its proposition, then, is that using cryptography to keep algorithms accountable will enable developers to “build wildly expressive services that never betray our trust.” A graphic on its site cycles through use cases: appraisals, private identity authentication, AI game economies, “tamper-proof intelligent finance,” “authentic machine artists.” And so do forces continue to muster in the escalating war between that could lead to harm and tech tools to temper them – so that even more exciting algorithms can be developed. | | | | | | |Driving Efficiency: Automotive Logistics Industry Set to Reach $433.6 Billion Globally by 2031 with a 6.1% CAGR

Luigi Nicholas Mangione, the suspect in the fatal shooting of a healthcare executive in New York City, apparently was living a charmed life: the grandson of a wealthy real estate developer, valedictorian of his elite Baltimore prep school and with degrees from one of the nation's top private universities. Friends at an exclusive co-living space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Hawaii where the 26-year-old Mangione once lived widely considered him a “great guy,” and pictures on his social media accounts show a fit, smiling, handsome young man on beaches and at parties. Now, investigators in New York and Pennsylvania are working to piece together why Mangione may have diverged from this path to make the violent and radical decision to gun down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a brazen attack on a Manhattan street. The killing sparked widespread discussions about corporate greed, unfairness in the medical insurance industry and even inspired folk-hero sentiment toward his killer. But Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro sharply refuted that perception after Mangione's arrest on Monday when a customer at a McDonald's restaurant in Pennsylvania spotted Mangione eating and noticed he resembled the shooting suspect in security-camera photos released by New York police. “In some dark corners, this killer is being hailed as a hero. Hear me on this, he is no hero,” Shapiro said. “The real hero in this story is the person who called 911 at McDonald’s this morning.” Mangione comes from a prominent Maryland family. His grandfather, Nick Mangione, who died in 2008, was a successful real estate developer. One of his best-known projects was Turf Valley Resort, a sprawling luxury retreat and conference center outside Baltimore that he purchased in 1978. The Mangione family also purchased Hayfields Country Club north of Baltimore in 1986. On Monday, Baltimore County police officers blocked off an entrance to the property, which public records link to Luigi Mangione’s parents. Reporters and photographers gathered outside the entrance. The father of 10 children, Nick Mangione prepared his five sons — including Luigi Mangione’s father, Louis Mangione — to help manage the family business, according to a 2003 Washington Post report. Nick Mangione had 37 grandchildren, including Luigi, according to the grandfather's obituary. Luigi Mangione’s grandparents donated to charities through the Mangione Family Foundation, according to a statement from Loyola University commemorating Nick Mangione’s wife’s death in 2023. They donated to various causes, including Catholic organizations, colleges and the arts. One of Luigi Mangione’s cousins is Republican Maryland state legislator Nino Mangione, a spokesman for the lawmaker’s office confirmed. “Our family is shocked and devastated by Luigi’s arrest,” Mangione’s family said in a statement posted on social media by Nino Mangione. “We offer our prayers to the family of Brian Thompson and we ask people to pray for all involved.” Mangione, who was valedictorian of his elite Maryland prep school, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in computer science in 2020 from the University of Pennsylvania, a university spokesman told The Associated Press. He learned to code in high school and helped start a club at Penn for people interested in gaming and game design, according to a 2018 story in Penn Today, a campus publication. His social media posts suggest he belonged to the fraternity Phi Kappa Psi. They also show him taking part in a 2019 program at Stanford University, and in photos with family and friends at the Jersey Shore and in Hawaii, San Diego, Puerto Rico, and other destinations. The Gilman School, from which Mangione graduated in 2016, is one of Baltimore’s elite prep schools. The children of some of the city’s wealthiest and most prominent residents, including Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr., have attended the school. Its alumni include sportswriter Frank Deford and former Arizona Gov. Fife Symington. In his valedictory speech, Luigi Mangione described his classmates’ “incredible courage to explore the unknown and try new things.” Mangione took a software programming internship after high school at Maryland-based video game studio Firaxis, where he fixed bugs on the hit strategy game Civilization 6, according to a LinkedIn profile. Firaxis' parent company, Take-Two Interactive, said it would not comment on former employees. He more recently worked at the car-buying website TrueCar, but has not worked there since 2023, the head of the Santa Monica, California-based company confirmed to the AP. From January to June 2022, Mangione lived at Surfbreak, a “co-living” space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Honolulu. Like other residents of the shared penthouse catering to remote workers, Mangione underwent a background check, said Josiah Ryan, a spokesperson for owner and founder R.J. Martin. “Luigi was just widely considered to be a great guy. There were no complaints,” Ryan said. “There was no sign that might point to these alleged crimes they’re saying he committed.” At Surfbreak, Martin learned Mangione had severe back pain from childhood that interfered with many aspects of his life, including surfing, Ryan said. “He went surfing with R.J. once but it didn’t work out because of his back,” Ryan said, but noted that Mangione and Martin often went together to a rock-climbing gym. Mangione left Surfbreak to get surgery on the mainland, Ryan said, then later returned to Honolulu and rented an apartment. An image posted to a social media account linked to Mangione showed what appeared to be an X-ray of a metal rod and multiple screws inserted into someone's lower spine. Martin stopped hearing from Mangione six months to a year ago. An X account linked to Mangione includes recent posts about the negative impact of smartphones on children; healthy eating and exercise habits; psychological theories; and a quote from Indian philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti about the dangers of becoming “well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” Mangione likely was motivated by his anger at what he called “parasitic” health insurance companies and a disdain for corporate greed, according to a law enforcement bulletin obtained by AP. He wrote that the U.S. has the most expensive healthcare system in the world and that the profits of major corporations continue to rise while “our life expectancy” does not, according to the bulletin, based on a review of the suspect’s handwritten notes and social media posts. He appeared to view the targeted killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO as a symbolic takedown, asserting in his note that he is the “first to face it with such brutal honesty,” the bulletin said. Mangione called “Unabomber” Ted Kaczynski a “political revolutionary” and may have found inspiration from the man who carried out a series of bombings while railing against modern society and technology, the document said. Associated Press reporters Lea Skene in Baltimore; Jennifer Sinco Kelleher in Honolulu; Maryclaire Dale in Philadelphia; John Seewer in Toledo, Ohio; and Michael Kunzelman in Washington, D.C., contributed to this report.Dell's third-quarter revenue misses on PC weaknessNorthern Territory Don't miss out on the headlines from Northern Territory. Followed categories will be added to My News. As footy competitions across the country come to close for the year, the NTFL bursts into life – and for that reason, plenty of top players have made their way north to try their hand at Top End footy. Whether they’re former AFL players or state league performers plenty of stars have made their way north to take advantage of the extra play time and mix it with the local NT talent . Even some legends of the game have come to the Top End including Eddie Betts and Gary Ablett Jr, boosting the profile of the league. There are other players that have the Top End their home including Nichols medal winners Brodie Filo and Dylan Landt, or multiple women’s best and fairest winner Jasmyn Hewett. But for the purpose of this list we’ve highlighted some of the standout men’s and women’s players who have arrived more recently so limited the list to players who have only played two seasons. Check out the list below. WOMEN Alessia Smythe (Southern Districts Crocs) Alessia Smythe (#24) of Southern Districts. Picture: AFLNT Media / Tymunna Clements. Smythe has state league experience, with seasons for Southport’s ressies and first grade outfits in the QAFLW. So far she has been a weapon for Districts and has earned six best player votes in her six games this season. Caitlin Sargent (St Mary’s Saints) St Mary's gun Caitlin Sargent (#28). Picture: AFLNT Media / Celina Whan. Sargent’s first full season with the green machine has got off to a flyer, in a side eager to go one better than their previous season. With her resume boasting time at St Bernards in the EDFL, Hillside in the Coates Talent League and more recently played a few matches for the Bombers and Bulldogs in the VFLW. Eilish Grundon (PINT Greenants) PINT premiership player Eilish Grundon (#6). Picture: AFLNT Media / Jack Riddiford. A seasoned veteran from Queensland, Grundon is in her second season for the Queenants. She has a lot of interstate experience with time in the QWAFL (Wilston Grange, Coolangatta Tweed), the VAFA and VFLW (Fitzroy, Port Melbourne) as well as time in the WAWFL (South Freemantle). In 2024-25 Grundon has earned three best player votes from six games. Eliza Hand (Nightcliff Tigers) Eliza Hand (#9) for Nightcliff Tigers. Picture: AFLNT Media / Jack Riddiford. The New South Welshmen has impressed many in the ruck in what is her first campaign at Nightcliff. With most of her career spent in the Hunter and North West leagues, Hand has been another great addition to the Tigers, and has earned three best player votes in her five games outings. Ella Ward (Palmerston Magpies) Ella Ward (#6) playing for the Palmerston Magpies. Picture: AFLNT Media / David Bradley. In her early 20s but already playing like a seasoned veteran the West Australian has been a menace in the ruck for Palmerston. With time spent in the WAFL and WAWFL at South Freemantle, Ward has quickly established herself as a cornerstone of the Pies’ rebuild with 15 best players in her 22 outings for the club. Ellie Kellock (Tiwi Bombers) Tiwi Bomber (#15) Ellie Kellock. Picture: AFLNT Media / Patch Clapp. The Glenelg premiership skipper is in her first season at the Bombers and has lived up to her billing. A Morphettville Park alum, Kellock is frequently one of if not the best on in the SANFL and has carried that from into the NTFL, already with seven votes in nine games. Erica Rowe (Palmerston Magpies) Palmerston Magpies' Erica Rowe (#34). Picture: AFLNT Media / Celina Whan. Another product from south of the border Rowe is in her first year at the Magpies. She has played her footy across the SANFLW and Barossa leagues, and has picked up three best on votes in her six caps. Gabrielle Deller (Nightcliff Tigers) Nightcliff Tiger Gabrielle Deller with the ball (#14). Picture: AFLNT Media / Celina Whan. Playing her second season for Nightcliff, Deller is a bit of a journey woman who has played in the VFLW and QWAFL. Capable of creating something out of nothing, Deller has received five best players in her six games this season. India Barker (Darwin Buffaloes) Darwin Buffaloes India Barker (#12). Picture: AFLNT Media / Celina Whan. Another Buffette in their second stint at the club Barker has been a great edition to a rebuilding side. With most of her footy career played in the EDFL for Maribyrnong Park FC, she’s since spent time at both the West Bulls and Williamstown in the VFLW. Imogen Loftes (Waratah Warriors) Waratah Warrior Imogen Loftes (#28). Picture: AFLNT Media / Celina Whan. In her first season at Waratah Loftes’ has injected a level of talent in the struggling outfit. She has high quality experience and skill from her time in the Adelaide Footy League and SAWFL for the Pulteney football club, and stint at West Adelaide in the SANFL. Jessica Nannup (Tiwi Bombers) Tiwi Bombers' Jessica Nannup (#28). Picture: AFLNT Media / Patch Clapp. A new addition to the Bombers, Nannup decided to play for Tiwi following her partner Marlion Pickett signing on for the Bombers’ season 2024-25. Originally from WA Nannup’s had experience in a number of different leagues including the WAWFL (South Fremantle), NFNL (Fitzroy Stars), and Moonee Valley (EDFL). Maddi Shaw (Southern Districts Crocs) Southern Districts' Maddi Shaw with the ball (#29). Picture: AFLNT Media / Tymunna Clements. In her maiden campaign with the Crocs, Shaw has already made an immediate impact. A winner through and through Shaw won the VFLW flag in 2023 with Port Melbourne and is currently signed to the Bombers VFLW list. Meg McGuiness (PINT Greenants) PINT Queenant Meg McGuiness (#8). Picture: AFLNT Media / Patch Clapp. A Queenslander playing her first season at PINT McGuiness has played her trade in the QWAFL for both Southport and Yeronga. In just the three games to date, McGuiness has earned two best player nods, making a noticeable impact to the reigning premiers. Roxy Beuzeville (Darwin Buffaloes) Roxy Beuzeville of the Darwin Buffaloes (#5). Picture: AFLNT Media / Celina Whan. The Sydney-sider is in her second NTFL season and continues to be one of the standout performers for the side. A Pittwater Tigers junior, Beuzeville has since established herself in the VFLW with the Western Bulldogs. Ruby O’Dwyer (Waratah Warriors) Ruby O'Dwyer with the ball for Waratah (#20). Picture: AFLNT Media / Jack Riddiford. In her second proper stint at the Tahs, O’Dwyer has become a mainstay of the team. From Victoria she’s played most of her footy in the SDFL and Coates Talent (Eastern Rangers). This season she’s had three best players from five matches. MEN Tom Simpson (Darwin Buffaloes) Tom Simpson playing for the Darwin Buffaloes against PINT in the opening round of the 2024-25 NTFL season. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin It hasn’t been the start the Darwin Buffaloes would have wanted, but the recruitment of Simpson from Queensland has been one of the shining lights. Simpson has been with Labrador in the AFL Queensland League for the past few seasons earning him a call up into the state’s rep team earlier this year. At Buffaloes he’s a strong body in the middle with a booming kick that often gets around the ball in assistance of his standout skipper Jarrod Stokes. Lachlan Tardrew (Nightcliff Tigers) Lachlan Tardrew on the charge for the Nightcliff Tigers in the 2023-24 NTFL season. Picture: Celina Whan / AFLNT Media Tardrew has been one of the standout ring-ins for the Nightcliff Tigers across the past two seasons and brings a point of difference they rely on often being the one to burst through and find space. He’s only made one appearance so far this season, but it received a best player’s nod to go along with his six from seven outings in 2023-24. The Tigers fly-in had an outstanding season in the Bendigo competition too as a frequent standout for Sandhurst on their charge to the grand final. Sean Hunter (Nightcliff Tigers) Sean Hunter playing for the Nightcliff Tigers in the 2024-25 NTFL season. Picture: Celina Whan / AFLNT Media A young recruit at the Tigers who has shown all the talents already to prove he will play a big role in Nightcliff’s finals prospects. Hunter already has a Rising Star nomination from his first stint in the Top End as well as five best players nods from six appearances. The Victorian played in the Central Murray Football Netball League grand final for Kerang prior to his trip north, having played at that stage in both the previous seasons. Boyd Bailey (Nightcliff Tigers) Boyd Bailey playing for Nightcliff in the 2024-25 NTFL season. Picture: Celina Whan / AFLNT Media Bailey got his first taste of Darwin footy in the 2021-22 season when he featured for Banks in a Division 1 grand final making season, but this year he’s returned for a Premier League outfit. In the interim he has turned out for Morwell in the Gippsland League and is a near constant in the outfit’s best players when around. It makes him a huge boon for the Tigers this season where he has brought some pace, but crucially as proven against Palmerston he’s not bad in front of goal either. Cameron Nyko (Palmerston) Cameron Nyko playing for the Palmerston Magpies in the 2024-25 NTFL season. Picture: Celina Whan / AFLNT Media The midfield dynamo is another leading the bunch for Palmerston with multiple best player mentions for the Magpies already this season. Nyko is fresh off a VFL season with Essendon and is already making a name for himself in his debut season in the NT. A player who can impose himself on the contest and impresses with what he does with the ball, and one that can influence the young outfit around him. Nayef Hamad (Palmerston Magpies) Nayef Hamad playing for the Palmerston Magpies in the 2024-25 NTFL season. Picture: Tymunna Clements / AFLNT Media Hamad quickly made an impression in his first outing for Palmerston with a best on ground performance where he notched up 35 disposals. It was the Magpies’ first win since the 2022-23 season and one that indicated the former Footscray VFL player would be a perfect fit for the side. He’s an experienced head who brings plenty of composure to a side that has struggled in recent times. Tristen Waack (Palmerston Magpies) Tristen Waack playing for Palmerston in the 2024-25 NTFL season. Picture: Celina Whan / AFLNT Media Palmerston fans had plenty to celebrate when they noticed that Waack was indeed back after a season and a half out of the outfit. His footy career has grown leaps and bounds in the time since his departure midway through in his debut 2022-23 season with VFL appearances for both Box Hill and the Northern Bullants. The Magpies can play across the ground whether in the ruck or down back in a rebounding capacity and he’s even good for a surge forward to goal when the need strikes. Riley Mayne (PINT) PINT interstate player Riley Mayne (#29). Picture: AFLNT Media / Celina Whan. The former QAFL player has slipped seamlessly into life at the DXC Arena club on his return to the footy scene. Mayne is a big unit who can do the business in the ruck as well as around the ground when required, even able to offer himself up for a goal or two. One of the big new signings at PINT he’s sure to be a menace for any opposition, and was particularly dangerous in outings against Districts and Palmerston. Christopher Nield (PINT) PINT’s Christopher Nield playing in the 2024-25 NTFL season. Picture: AFLNT Media / Tymunna Clements. Nield has returned to the fold at the Greenants after an injury sidelined him form an appearance in their 2023-24 finals debut season. The forward has been quick to make a reimpression as one of their better strike weapons in front of goal alongside Benjamin Brett. Nield hails from Tasmania and is both strong at taking marks and at booting the ball accurately, traits that have helped him become PINT’s top goal scorer of the season. Matt Shannon (Southern Districts) Matt Shannon playing for Southern Districts against PINT in Round 4 of the 2024-25 NTFL season. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin Shannon has returned to the Crocs after a year off and is once again one of the dominant midfield forces of the competition. A hugely influential figure in generating play out of the middle and someone happy to go forward to score himself when the time is right, as proven in his recent six goal outing against Palmerston. The Crocs were already shaping up to be a side to be reckoned with considering their stars across the field, and Shannon brings something extra after narrowly missing out on a VFL premiership. Matthew Johnston (Southern Districts) Matthew Johnston in the Southern Districts vs PINT 2023-24 NTFL men's elimination final. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin There’s no lacking of form for this man who came into the 2024-25 season fresh off captaining East Point to a Ballarat grand final, while picking up the Henderson Medal. Johnston kicked 22 goals across the distance for his side and now in the NTFL for the second time is bringing that same influence to Southern Districts. The midfielder comes as a package deal with his brother Jordan Johnston and the pair are already putting in some standout performances in side full of weapons. Wyatt Ryan (Southern Districts) Wyatt Ryan and Jackson Broadbent as Southern Districts took on the Tiwi Bombers in Round 3 of the 2024-25 NTFL season. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin Ryan has established himself as the dominant ruck of the 2024-25 NTFL season racking up the hit outs for his side full of midfield performers. The SANFL player for West Adelaide joined the Crocs in the 2023-24 season where he quickly formed a strong partnership with Matt Dennis. But this season he has made the rucking position his own with knock down stats frequently exceeding 40 in a match, while he can make an impact elsewhere as well. Connor West (St Mary’s) Connor West playing for St Mary's in the 2024-25 NTFL season. Picture: Patch Clapp / AFLNT Media The former West Coast Eagle has had a strong start to life in the Top End with back to back strong showings in the Saints outfit. A strong possession getter compliments the Green Machine’s midfield and will be important tool for the side as the season progresses. West plays for West Perth in the WAFL having returned to the club following the close of his AFL career at the end of the 2023 season and now brings that experience to the NTFL. Joel Garner (St Mary’s) Joel Garner playing for St Mary's in Round 3 of the 2024-25 NTFL season. Picture: Celina Whan / AFLNT Media The VFL player has already made a bit of a name for himself in the Top End competition with a Chaney medal winning performance in Saints most recent premiership. Garner is known for his big tackles and important possessions that increasingly come to the fore as a game rolls on giving Saints their spark even in the dying stages. He’s returned to the fold this season and brought some friends in Chad Harris and Kaelan Bradtke along for the ride. Liam O’Brien (St Mary’s) Liam O'Brien playing for St Mary's in the 2024-25 NTFL season. Picture: Patch Clapp / AFLNT Media A Queenslander who is enjoying his first season in the Top End with reigning premiers St Mary’s and is holding his own in the squad. O’Brien plays for Palm Beach Currumbin in the QAFL, a club that has reached finals for the past three seasons with him playing an important role. He gets through plenty of possessions at Saints and throws himself into the contests to find a way to pull his side on top. Marlion Pickett (Tiwi Bombers) Marlion Pickett playing for the Tiwi Bombers against the Darwin Buffaloes in Round 4 of the 2024-25 NTFL season. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin There’s always question marks on how an established player will perform when they first tackle the Top End heat, but signing of the season Pickett hardly missed a beat. The Richmond premiership player is not only an inspiring, experienced head for the young Bombers outfit but a constant grafter in the action as much as he can be. His handy possessions have helped give the Bombers stability in their early success, and his ability to play across the ground, including in the ruck, is vital to the building side. Jackson Broadbent (Tiwi Bombers) Tiwi Bombers 201cm new recruit Jackson Broadbent (#39). Picture: AFLNT Media / Tymunna Clements. The 201cm former draft prospect has proved a vital cog in a Tiwi machine that has been on the rise in the 2024-25 season, and having a big unit in the middle has sure helped. Broadbent played his first two Top End games for Banks before getting the call up to the Bombers, where he’s played his role well in the middle allowing the likes of Karlson Kantilla to go forward. The West Australian played for Eaton Football Club in the South West Football League throughout 2024, and has previous experience with Peel Thunder and South Fremantle. Liam Odea (Waratah) Liam Odea playing for Waratah in the 2024-25 NTFL season. Picture: Jack Riddiford / AFLNT Media The gun midfielder from Woori Yallock has brought plenty of pace to the Waratah midfield and forward line. Odea can win clearances and knows how to use his skills in the contest to either create a scoring chance or go himself when the time comes. Recently played in the Outer East Football Netball League’s preliminary final where he was named among the best and is having similar standout performances in the Top End. Ricky Monti (Waratah) Waratah player Ricky Monti (32) on the ball. Picture: AFLNT Media / Patch Clapp. Monti is one of several newcomers to the Waratah outfit for the season and has taken to the Top End game admirably for a younger player. Has been rated one of the Bendigo’s premier midfielders in the past couple of seasons, and played for the Essendon VFL side earlier this year, and the skills he’s put on show in the NT reveal why. Gets plenty of the ball in a Waratah midfield full of great players and does what he needs to in order to impose himself. Jack Bambury (Waratah) Jack Bambury with the ball as Waratah took on Southern Districts in Round 1 of the 2024-25 NTFL season. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin Bambury has been one of the big pickups for the new look Waratah outfit of the 2024-25 season and has rewarded the club with some huge showings. The rebounding half-back was one of the best players for Sebastopol throughout the Bendigo league season and helped form them into a premiership threat. And again in the red and whites he’s part of a Waratah side that will threaten for top honours as well, with Bambury having achieved five best players’ nods already. Jaxon East (Wanderers) Wanderers midfielder Jaxon East in action during the NTFL season. Picture: NTFL Media The premier ball winner at Wanderers was the shining light in the early stages of the season for the side with his instinctive ability to make an impact on the play. East can hold his own against any midfield and usually comes away with plenty of the footy, as proven in his 38 disposal showing against Districts in Round 2. He played a crucial role in the side’s opening win of the season and it was an outing the Muk Muks have built on since. Jack Sinclair (Wanderers) Jack Sinclair playing for Wanderers in the 2024-25 NTFL season. Picture: Tymunna Clements / AFLNT Media The hero from Wanderers Round 8 defeat of PINT with his last minute goal from the sideline that not only took the lead but sealed the deal in an incredibly tight tussle. Sinclair has been one of the big signings for the Eagles in the 2024-25 season with previous experience in the Murray Football League and the Kyabram District competition. His strong possessions have added some attacking flair to the side, while he has more than proven his ability to kick a goal in trying times. Jak Trewin (Wanderers) Jak Trewin for Wanderers against the Tiwi Bombers in Round 1 of the 2024-25 NTFL season. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin The Wanderers top goal scorer has added some real spark to the much-changed rebuilding outfit he has joined in the NTFL. Trewin is a potent threat up forward in a side that has made additions across the ground, including Jeremy Piercy and Billy Crofts, and has 16 majors to his name and assisted more than a few more. The new Eagle recently featured in the Murray Football League final for Congupna having scored four goals, after scoring a hat trick on the same stage the season prior. More Coverage How to watch every match of the 2024-25 NTFL Round 8 live Nathaniel Chambers Harley Reid eat your heart out, this is the real goal of the year Nathaniel Chambers Originally published as Interstate standouts playing in the 2024-25 NTFL season Join the conversation Add your comment to this story To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? 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Andrej Jakimovski hit a layup with 8 seconds left, and Colorado upset No. 2 UConn 73-72 in the consolation bracket of the Maui Invitational on Tuesday in Lahaina, Hawaii. Colorado (5-1) rallied from down 11 in the first half to get the win over the two-time defending national champions Huskies. Jakimovski finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds and Julian Hammond III and Elijah Malone each scored 16 for the Buffaloes, who advanced to the fifth-place game in Maui on Wednesday. Down 72-71, Jakimovski drove the right side of the lane and made a scoop shot as he was falling down. UConn called timeout to set up the final play but Hassan Diarra missed a 3-pointer with 2 seconds left. Liam McNeeley led UConn with 20 points, Solo Ball scored 16 and Diarra finished with 11. The Huskies (4-2) lost two straight for the first time since dropping three in a row from Jan. 11-18, 2023. Colorado trailed by eight at halftime and Diarra hit two 3-pointers early in the second half that made it 46-37. The Buffaloes scored the next 11 points to take a 48-46 lead, their first of the game. Hammond bookended that run with a pair of triples. UConn went back in front 55-52 on Tarris Reed Jr.'s driving layup but Malone's bucket with 8:34 left tied it at 59. McNeeley's hook shot gave the Huskies a 63-60 lead before Jakimovski drained a 3-pointer to tie it again with 5:16 left. Ball hit a 3-pointer and a layup to give UConn a five-point lead but Colorado got within 70-69 on two free throws by Malone with 2:04 left. A putback from Jaylin Stewart made it a three-point game with 1:29 remaining. Malone answered with a layup, Javon Ruffin blocked Diarra's shot and Colorado got an offensive rebound with 24 seconds left to set up the winning basket. McNeeley made his first four shots from deep and had 16 points by intermission to lead the Huskies. Colorado had opportunities to make it a close game by halftime but went just 12-for-19 from the foul line and trailed 40-32. UConn attempted only four free throws in the first half and had five players with two or more fouls, including Reed, who had three. --Field Level MediaLAS VEGAS — There are three races remaining in the Formula 1 season and Max Verstappen of Red Bull is close to a fourth consecutive world championship, which can wrap up Saturday night at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. All is not smooth sailing headed into this final month of racing: "It was a bit of a surprise, I think, for everybody," said Mercedes driver George Russell, a GPDA director. "It's a hell of a lot of pressure now onto the new race director (with) just three races left. Often, as drivers, we probably feel like we're the last to find out this sort of information." The Andretti team is expected to receive F1 approval to join the grid, albeit without Michael Andretti, who has scaled back his role dramatically since the IndyCar season ended in September. Many drivers, particularly seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton, have been at odds with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem since his election following the 2021 season finale. In the GDPA statement, they reminded the sanctioning body "our members are adults" who don't need lectures and fines on foul language or jewelry bans, and simply want fair and consistent race control. There's been no response from Ben Sulayem, and won't be this weekend since he does not attend the LVGP. He will be at Qatar and the finale in Abu Dhabi next month. Hamilton doesn't think all the behind-the-scenes changes will be a fan topic as the season comes to a close. But he noted that consistency from race control is all the drivers have asked for, while throwing his support behind Domenicali and the job Maffei has done in growing F1 since Liberty took over. "I really hope Stefano is not leaving because he's been so instrumental in changes and progress to this whole thing," Hamilton said. "And he knows the sport as well as anyone. But all good things do come to an end, and whoever they put into place, I just hope they are like-minded. But sometimes you have to shake the trees." That's just what happened with the surprise departure of race director Wittich. Although drivers have been unhappy with race officiating this season and held a private GPDA meeting in Mexico City, Russell said they had no prior warning Wittich was out. The race director is the referee each weekend and Wittich has been in charge since 2022, when Michael Masi was fired following the controversial 2021 season-ending, championship-altering finale at Abu Dhabi. Now the man in charge for the final three races is Rui Marques, the Formula 2 and Formula 3 race director. Las Vegas, which overcame multiple stumbling blocks in last year's debut before putting on one of the best races of the season, is a difficult place to start. Verstappen can win his fourth title by simply scoring three points more than Lando Norris of McLaren. "It's a bit weird with three races to go to do that," Verstappen said. "It doesn't matter if you're positive or negative about certain things. I thought in Brazil there was definitely room for improvement, for example. It's still a bit weird having to now then deal with a different race director." Charles Leclerc of Ferrari wondered why the move was made with only three races to go. "To do it so late in the season, at such a crucial moment of the season, it could have probably been managed in a better way," he said. The drivers have consistently asked for clearer guidelines in the officiating of races, specifically regarding track limits and racing rules. The drivers have no idea how Marques will officiate, highlighting a disconnect between the competitors and Ben Sulaymen's FIA. "We just want to be transparent with the FIA and have this dialogue that is happening," Russell said. "And I think the departure of Niels is also a prime example of not being a part of these conversations." The GDPA statement made clear the drivers do not think their voice is being heard. "If we feel we're being listened to, and some of the changes that we are requesting are implemented, because ultimately we're only doing it for the benefit of the sport, then maybe our confidence will increase," Russell said. "But I think there's a number of drivers who feel a bit fed up with the whole situation. It only seems to be going in the wrong direction." He also said the relationship between the drivers and the FIA seems fractured. "Sometimes just hiring and firing is not the solution," he said. "You need to work together to improve the problem." Norris, who has battled Verstappen this year with mixed officiating rulings, said "obviously things are not running as smoothly as what we would want." Marques has his first driver meeting ahead of Thursday night's two practice sessions and then three weeks to prove to the competitors he is up for the job. Carlos Sainz Jr., who will leave Ferrari for Williams at the end of the season, hopes the drama doesn't distract from the momentum F1 has built over the last five years. "I think Formula 1 is in a great moment right now and all these rumors, I think in every team, every job, there's job changes," he said. "It's not big drama. I'm a big fan of the people you mentioned, they've done an incredible job in Formula 1 and Formula 1 is what it is thanks to these people. But it's just so emotional, especially the Stefano one. The only one that has a real effect is the race director. But I think if he does a good job, it should be transparent and nothing big." Get local news delivered to your inbox!

Cash could still be used in poker machines but it would no longer be possible to play anonymously in a gambling reform model under consideration by the NSW government. A leaked draft of the Roadmap for Gaming Reform report, the final version of which was delivered to government on Monday, shows the terminology has been changed from “cashless” to “account-based” gambling. Controversially, it recommends a non-binding default limit on the amount of money and time that could be spent on the pokies and for players to be able to amend these limits or opt out of them altogether. Gaming Minister David Harris has received the gambling reform panel’s report, but he is not yet releasing it. Credit: Nikki Short The plan, prepared by the Independent Panel for Gaming Reform’s three-person executive committee, recommends a system that holds poker machine players’ identities on a statewide centralised system. Labor has been reluctant to embrace the NSW Crime Commission’s recommendation for mandatory cashless gaming. The commission found eliminating cash from poker machines would stop them being used by criminals to launder their dirty money. But while the Coalition committed to introducing a cashless regime, industry groups claimed such a model unfairly maligned recreational players and Labor never endorsed the recommendation in opposition or government. Anonymous play would not be possible, under the new plan, but reduced identity verification processes may be possible for casual or interstate players. Players would each have their own accounts, which could be topped up with cash up to a pre-determined level, or via electronic funds transfers. Players could also receive their winnings in cash but only up to a maximum of $500. Several members of the independent panel have spoken publicly about the dangers of cashless gaming without mandatory and binding limits. Sally Gainsbury, a University of Sydney gambling researcher and panel member, co-authored a paper published in the Psychology of Addictive Behaviours journal last year which found cashless gaming may increase the potential for gambling harm by facilitating overspending. It concluded a mandatory system that allowed consumers to set their own binding limits based on their personal circumstances would be the best way to reduce gambling harm. “Research has repeatedly demonstrated that people spend more when making electronic as opposed to cash payments,” Gainsbury said. “When we interviewed regular [poker machine players] they were highly concerned that being able to link their bank accounts would result in them spending more than they intended. “Any system which permitted electronic funds transfer has a strong potential to increase gambling harms, which is why it would be essential for there to be strong consumer protection measures including the ability to set binding limits, delays on payments, breaks in play and mandated spend summaries.” Gainsbury was prevented by a non-disclosure agreement from commenting on the work of the independent panel, or the recommendations contained in the report sent to government. The final report received by the government may differ from the recommendations in the draft seen by the Herald . The draft report indicated the government would need to take further advice on the most effective way to implement breaks in play and how to use data analytics to identify and mitigate harmful gambling behaviour, including “awareness of spend”. It would also need to find a more consumer-friendly way to describe “account-based gaming”. The new system would be launched in 2027 and made mandatory in 2028, when cash limits of $500 would also take effect. The government appointed the independent panel to oversee a trial of cashless technology last year, along with various other gambling measures such as banning the external signage of gambling rooms, reducing the cash input limit from $5000 to $500 and banning political donations from clubs with poker machines. But the trial was hampered by the withdrawal of technology provider Aristocrat midway through the process, which meant 11 of 27 venues that had signed up could no longer participate. By the end of the trial, just 32 poker machine players were active participants in the research. Gaming Minister David Harris thanked those patrons on Tuesday morning, along with the 14 venues and three technology providers that stayed to the end. Gaming reform could improve outcomes in addressing money laundering and reducing gambling harm and could also have major impacts on the hospitality industry, he said. “It is important the next steps are undertaken in a thoroughly considered way to ensure an economically sustainable hospitality industry in NSW,” Harris said. “The government will now consider the three-volume, 530-page roadmap report and its 30 recommendations and will not be rushing its response.” A spokeswoman for the Premier said the government would release the final report before Christmas.

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( MENAFN - GetNews) "MarketsandMarketsTM"North American Aquafeed market Size, Share, and Growth Trends Report by Ingredient (Soybean, Corn, Fishmeal, Fish Oil, Additives), Species (Fish, Crustaceans, Mollusks), Function (Nutrition, Growth Promoters, Immunity, Texture & Palatability), Lifecycle, Form and Region - Global Industry Forecast to 2029 The North American Aquafeed Market is estimated at USD 1,987.8 million in 2024; it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% to reach USD 2,687.9 billion by 2029. The markets within North America include the US, Canada, and Mexico. North America is a major importer of aquaculture products. The consumption of fish and seafood remains high in North America. According to the Fisheries of the United States report from 2020, commercial fishers in the US caught 8.4 billion pounds of fisheries worth USD 4.7 billion last year. Additionally, World Bank data shows that aquaculture production in North America reached 645,287 metric tons in 2022. As a result, there is a growing need for specialized aquafeed tailored to different species and life stages to support the growth of the aquafeed market in the region. Aquafeed Market Drivers : Demand for tailor-made aquafeed The demand for tailor-made aquafeed nutrition is gaining importance in the North American region. This has been driven by various factors, such as a rise in a shift towards sustainable aquaculture practices, which has led to a need for customized feed solutions to enhance the nutrition profile of the aquatic species along with reduction of environmental waste. Furthermore, owing to the diverse aquaculture industry in North America, species such as salmon, trout, catfish, and shrimp require specialized nutrition. Thus, tailor-made feed meets the requirements to enhance the nutritional benefits for optimum health solutions. For instance, companies such as ADM (US) focus on formulating customized feed designed to combat a wide variety of aquaculture stressors at any life stage. Aquafeed Market Opportunities : Development of innovative products as a source of protein According to the International Fish Meal and Fish Oil Organization (IFFO), the growing usage of fish meal and fish oil results in increased fishing pressure on wild-feed fish stocks. Thus, there is a growing need to develop alternative ingredients as a source of protein. Also, with the growing consumer preference for food that has minimal impact on the environment, many companies are investing in developing novel products. For instance, BioMar (Denmark) conducted a test to see the effect of insect meal in aquafeed and obtained promising results. Thus, insect meal would have a future as an alternative source of protein in aquaculture feed. The fish segment in the North American aquafeed market is projected to have a dominant share. The North American aquafeed market, particularly for fish, is anticipated to experience significant growth driven by increasing global demand for seafood, advancements in feed technology, and a shift towards more sustainable practices. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, global aquaculture production is projected to reach 114 million tons by 2030, with fish species continuing to dominate production volumes. This growth is largely driven by the rising consumption of fish due to its nutritional benefits and the expansion of aquaculture operations to meet seafood demand. Download PDF Brochure: The US is the dominant region in the North American Aquafeed Market. The US aquafeed market is positioned for growth, driven by a stable increase in aquaculture production. From 2000 to 2022, US production of aquatic animals showed consistent figures, rising from 457,000 tons in 2000 to 478,000 tons in 2022, capturing 9.6% of global regional production. This steady increase highlights the growing demand for aquafeed. Federal support through programs by NOAA and USDA, aimed at enhancing sustainable practices and technological innovation, further stimulates market growth. The continued rise in aquaculture production underscores the increasing need for advanced aquafeed solutions, propelling market expansion. Leading North American aquafeed companies : ADM (US), Cargill, Incorporated (US), dsm-firmenich (Switzerland), Nutreco (Netherlands), Alltech (US), Purina Animal Nutrition (US), Biomar GROUP (Denmark), Kemin Industries (US), Novus International, Inc. (US), Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC (US), Adisseo (France), Aller Aqua Group (Denmark), and Norel Animal Nutrition (Spain), are the key players. ADM (US) Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Chicago. It is an international nutrition and agricultural processing company. ADM has a strong track record in human nutrition, animal nutrition, pet nutrition, and industrial biosolutions. The company manufactures aquafeed products under its Animal Nutrition segment to help farm aquatic species in terms of growth, health, and sustainability. These feeds are formulated to meet the specific dietary requirements of fish and other aquatic animals in aquaculture operations for optimum performance. Procurement, storage, and distribution of agricultural commodities, such as oilseeds, corn, wheat, milo, oats, and barley, as well as their respective derivatives, are done based on this extensive transportation network provided by ADM. It has approximately 160 warehouses and terminals used primarily for bulk storage and 67 innovation centers to further its innovative product offerings. In addition, these processing plants and procurement facilities of ADM further streamline its supply chain skills, some of which are operated by unconsolidated joint ventures. It has a global presence in Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa, South America, and North America through a number of subsidiaries like Golden Peanut Company in the US, ADM do Brazil LTDA in Brazil, Wild Flavors in the US, and ADM Hamburg AG in Germany. Cargill, Incorporated (US) Cargill, Incorporated is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of food, agricultural, financial, and industrial products and services globally. The diversified business segments include food ingredients and applications, grain origination and oilseed processing, animal nutrition, risk management, and financial services. Within the animal nutrition business, Cargill, Incorporated is one of the major players in the aquafeed market, holding the capacity to deliver a portfolio of feed solutions to meet requirements for most key aquaculture species, including salmon, tilapia, and shrimp. Cargill, Inc. operates business in 70 countries and sells its products in 125 countries. Major subsidiaries like Cargill (Polska) Sp. z oo (Poland), Cargill Siloz (Romania), Cargill Enterprises Inc. (Russia), Cargill Asia Pacific Holdings Pte Limited (Singapore), Cargill RSA (Pty) Limited (South Africa), Cargill España SA (Spain), and Cargill Nordic A/S (Sweden) sustain a huge clientele across the globe. The company is one of the largest suppliers of aquafeed globally and has been working hard on innovation and sustainability to cope with increasing demand from the value chain in aquaculture. Key Questions Addressed by the North American Aquafeed Market Report : What is the current size of the North American aquafeed market? Which are the key players in the market, and how intense is the competition? Which region is projected to account for the largest share of the North American aquafeed market? What kind of information is provided in the company profiles section? What are the factors driving the North American aquafeed market? 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