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I've seen a lot of headlines about how the stock market is expensive. That could be true, but the market consists of thousands of individual companies trading at various prices and valuations at any given time. Look hard enough, and there's always a deal somewhere. And no, you don't have to look in the market's trash heap to find a bargain. There routinely are high-quality names on sale. For example, Meta Platforms ( META 1.32% ) and Adobe ( ADBE 0.27% ) are among the world's most prominent tech companies. Yet their stocks are priced right for buyers today. Despite both stocks trading at similar affordable valuations, they've had very different years. Meta trades near an all-time high, while Adobe is on a 30% decline. Find out what's happening with each tech stock and what makes them compelling buys for 2025. Meta is a case where buying into momentum can make you lots of money Most stocks don't appear on buying lists like this after appreciating almost 400% in under two years. But Meta Platforms is built differently. It's become hard for the stock to keep up with Meta's core business: advertising to the 3.29 billion people who use social media apps like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads daily. The company will generate around $163 billion in revenue this year, almost 21% more than in 2023. Meta is highly profitable, with about a third of that winding up as free cash flow . The stock price seemingly can't keep up with Meta's earnings. The stock trades at a forward P/E of 26 today, even after its epic run. Meanwhile, analysts estimate the company will grow earnings by almost 18% annually over the long term (three to five years). That's a PEG ratio of 1.4. I happily buy high-quality stocks at PEG ratios up to 2 or 2.5, so Meta's a bargain by this measure. The company's advertising business is a juggernaut with a long growth runway ahead as global advertising dollars continue shifting from legacy media to online and social media. Meta is a tremendous player in artificial intelligence (AI) , too, which is almost like icing on the cake at this point. It has developed an AI model, accumulated the computing power to use it, and continues to invest billions of dollars annually into its AI segment (Reality Labs), which doesn't even make money yet . Assuming it eventually does, it could add a new level of growth to an already excellent business. Don't hesitate to buy Meta at highs, because it has the fundamentals to more than justify its current value. Adobe is a tantalizing bargain after becoming an unpopular name on Wall Street Adobe is one of the world's largest technology companies, offering cloud-based creativity software, including: Creative Cloud: design, image, and video creation and editing tools Document Cloud: a platform for creating and editing PDF documents Experience Cloud: tools and services for marketing and customer relationship management (CRM) The company generates $21.5 billion in annual revenue, converting over 36% of that into free cash flow. However, the stock has sold off this year as potential threats to Adobe's business emerge. Fast-growing competitors, like Canva and Figma, are thriving; Adobe even tried to acquire the latter but abandoned the deal due to regulatory scrutiny. Additionally, generative AI has become capable of generating high-resolution images from worded prompts, leading some to wonder whether AI will eventually replace some of Adobe's products. Investors shouldn't dismiss any potential disruptors, but the stock's sell-off could be an overreaction. AI can generate images, but it's far from nuanced and currently doesn't come close to replacing Adobe's well-honed technology. Plus, Adobe is already integrating AI technology into its products. It's possible that AI ultimately improves Adobe's business , rather than harming it. AI will improve over time, but it's still a long leap to replace all of Adobe's collective tools and features fully. Meanwhile, the business is still growing revenue by nearly 10%, and analysts expect annualized earnings growth to average 15% over the long term. The stock's PEG ratio is 1.5 today, underlining the stock's current appeal. Investors who buy Adobe should watch for signs that AI or competition have impacted the business. For now, Adobe probably deserves the benefit of the doubt. The stock's tumble is a buying opportunity worth jumping on.
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WASHINGTON — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday because of a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. Government regulators cleared American flights to get airborne about an hour after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a national ground stop for the airline. The order, which prevented planes from taking off, was issued at the airline's request. The airline said in an email that the problem was caused by trouble with vendor technology that maintains its flight operating system. An American Airlines employee wearing looks toward quiet check-in counters Tuesday in the American terminal at Miami International Airport in Miami. Dennis Tajer, a spokesperson for the Allied Pilots Association, a union representing American Airlines pilots, said the airline told pilots at 7 a.m. Eastern that there was an outage affecting the system known as FOS. It handles different types of airline operations, including dispatch, flight planning, passenger boarding, as well as an airplane's weight and balance data, he said. Some components of FOS have gone down in the past, but a systemwide outage is rare, Tajer said. Flights were delayed across American's major hubs, with only 37% leaving on time, according to Cirium, an aviation analytics company. Out of the 3,901 domestic and international American Airlines flights scheduled for Tuesday, 19 were canceled. Cirium noted that the vast majority of flights departed within two hours of their scheduled departure time. A similar percentage — 36% — arrived at their destinations as scheduled. Meanwhile, the flight-tracking site FlightAware reported that 3,712 flights entering or leaving the U.S., or serving domestic destinations, were delayed Tuesday, with 55 flights canceled. It did not show any flights from American Airlines. Cirium said Dallas-Fort Worth, New York's Kennedy Airport and Charlotte, North Carolina, saw the greatest number of delays. Washington, Chicago and Miami experienced considerably fewer delays. Travelers wait in line for security checks Tuesday at the Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles. Amid the travel problems, significant rain and snow were expected in the Pacific Northwest at least into Christmas Day. Showers and thunderstorms developed in the South. Freezing rain was reported in the Mid-Atlantic region near Baltimore and Washington, and snow fell in New York. Because the holiday travel period lasts weeks, airports and airlines typically have smaller peak days than they do during the rush around Thanksgiving, but the grind of one hectic day followed by another takes a toll on flight crews. Any hiccups — a winter storm or a computer outage — can snowball into massive disruptions. That is how Southwest Airlines stranded 2 million travelers in December 2022, and Delta Air Lines suffered a smaller but significant meltdown after a worldwide technology outage in July caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. Many flights during the holidays are sold out, which makes cancellations even more disruptive than during slower periods. That is especially true for smaller budget airlines that have fewer flights and fewer options for rebooking passengers. Only the largest airlines, including American, Delta and United, have "interline agreements" that let them put stranded customers on another carrier's flights. An American Airlines employee wearing a Santa Claus hat walks through the American terminal Tuesday at Miami International Airport in Miami. This will be the first holiday season since a Transportation Department rule took effect that requires airlines to give customers an automatic cash refund for a canceled or significantly delayed flight. Most air travelers were already eligible for refunds, but they often had to request them. Passengers still can ask to get rebooked, which is often a better option than a refund during peak travel periods. Finding a last-minute flight on another airline tends to be expensive. An American spokesperson said Tuesday was not a peak travel day for the airline — with about 2,000 fewer flights than the busiest days — so the airline had somewhat of a buffer to manage the delays. The groundings happened as millions of travelers were expected to fly over the next 10 days. The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen 40 million passengers through Jan. 2. Airlines expect to have their busiest days on Thursday, Friday and Sunday. American Airlines employees check in travelers Tuesday in the American terminal at Miami International Airport in Miami. Many flights during the holidays are sold out, which makes cancellations more disruptive than during slower periods. Even with just a brief outage, the cancellations have a cascading effect that can take days to clear up. About 90% of Americans traveling far from home over the holidays will be in cars, according to AAA. "Airline travel is just really high right now, but most people do drive to their destinations, and that is true for every holiday," AAA spokesperson Aixa Diaz said. Gasoline prices are similar to last year. The nationwide average Thursday was $3.04 a gallon, down from $3.13 a year ago, according to AAA. Charging an electric vehicle averages just under 35 cents per per kilowatt hour, but varies by state. Transportation-data firm INRIX says travel times on the nation's highways could be up to 30% longer than normal over the holidays, with Sunday expected to see the heaviest traffic. "It's not the destination, it's the journey," said American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson. Ralph clearly was not among the travellers on one of more than 350 cancelled or 1,400 delayed flights after a worldwide tech outage caused by an update to Crowdstrike's "Falcon Sensor" software in July of 2023. U.S. airlines carried nearly 863 million travellers in 2023, with Canadian carriers accounting for another 150 million, many of whom experienced lost luggage, flight delays, cancellations, or were bumped off their flights. It's unclear how many of them were compensated for these inconveniences. Suffice it to say, posting a crabby rant on social media might temporarily soothe anger, but it won't put wasted money back in pockets. Money.ca shares what to know in order to be compensated for the three most common air travel headaches. Bags elected to go on a vacay without you? Check off the following: If you expect a large payout, think again. Tariffs (air carrier contracts) limit the compensation amounts for "loss of, damage to, or the delay in delivery of baggage or other personal property." In the case of Air Canada, the maximum payout is $1,500 per passenger in the currency of the country where the baggage was processed. To raise that limit, purchase a Declaration of Higher Value for each leg of the trip. The charge is $0.50 for each $100, in which case the payout limit is $2,500. For Delta Air Lines, passengers are entitled to up to $3,800 in baggage compensation, though how much you'll receive depends on your flight. Delta will pay up to $2,080 for delayed, lost, and damaged baggage for international travellers, almost half of what U.S. domestic passengers can claim. If your flight is marked delayed for more than 30 minutes, approach the gate agent and politely request food and hotel vouchers to be used within the airport or nearby. Different air carriers and jurisdictions have their own compensation policies when flights are delayed or cancelled. For example, under European Union rules, passengers may receive up to 600 Euros, even when travelling on a non-EU carrier. Similarly, the DOT states that travellers are entitled to a refund "if the airline cancelled a flight, regardless of the reason, and the consumer chooses not to travel." However, US rules regarding delays are complicated. Some air carriers, such as Air Canada, do not guarantee their flight schedules. They're also not liable for cancellations or changes due to "force majeure" such as weather conditions or labour disruptions. If the delay is overnight, only out-of-town passengers will be offered hotel accommodation. Nevertheless, many airlines do offer some compensation for the inconvenience. If your flight is marked delayed for more than 30 minutes, approach the gate agent and politely request food and hotel vouchers to be used within the airport or nearby. In terms of cash compensation, what you'll get can differ significantly based on things like departure location, time, carrier, and ticket class. The DOT offers a helpful delay and cancellations dashboard designed to keep travellers informed about their compensation rights. The dashboard is particularly helpful because, as the DOT states on its website, "whether you are entitled to a refund depends on a lot of factors—such as the length of the delay, the length of the flight, and your particular circumstances." The Canadian Transportation Agency is proposing air passenger protection regulations that guarantee financial compensation to travellers experiencing flight delays and cancellations, with the level of compensation varying depending on the situation and how much control the air carrier had. The proposed regulations include the following: The airline is obligated to complete the passenger's itinerary. If the new ticket is for a lower class of service, the air carrier would have to refund the cost difference; if the booking is in a higher class of service, passengers cannot be charged extra. If the passenger declines the ticket, the airline must give a full refund, in addition to the prescribed compensation. For overnight delays, the air carrier needs to provide hotel accommodation and transportation free-of-charge. Again, if you are unsatisfied, the Canadian Transportation Agency or Department of Transportation may advocate on your behalf. Passengers get bumped because airlines overbook. When this happens, the air carrier must compensate you. For international flights in the US, the rate is 200% of your one-way fare to your final destination, with a $675 maximum. If the airline does not make travel arrangements for you, the payout is 400% of your one-way fare to a maximum of $1,350. To qualify, you must check-in by the stated deadline, which on international flights can be up to 3 hours ahead. Keep in mind that if you accept the cash, you are no longer entitled to any further compensation, nor are you guaranteed to be rebooked on a direct flight or similar type of seat. Don't be too quick to give up your boarding pass. Negotiate for the best compensation deal that would include cash, food and hotel vouchers, flight upgrade, lounge passes, as well as mileage points. But avoid being too greedy—if the gate attendant is requesting volunteers and you wait too long, you'll miss the offer. According to Air Canada's tariff, if a passenger is involuntarily bumped, they'll receive $200, in cash or bank draft, for up to a two-hour delay; $400 for a 2-6 hours delay; and $800 if the delay is over six hours. (Air Canada was forced to raise its payouts in 2013 due to passenger complaints.) The new rules would raise the payout significantly: $900 for up to six hours; $1,800 for 6-9; and $2,400 for more than nine hours, all to be paid within 48 hours. Statistically speaking, Delta Airlines is the carrier most likely to bump. A few years ago, Delta raised its payout maximum to $9,950, while United Airlines tops out at $10,000. This story was produced by Money.ca and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Iranian authorities have lifted a ban on Meta’s instant messaging platform WhatsApp and Google Play as a first step to scale back internet restrictions, Iranian state media reported on Tuesday, December 24. The Islamic Republic has some of the strictest controls on Internet access in the world, but its blocks on US-based social media such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are routinely bypassed by tech-savvy Iranians using virtual private networks. “A positive majority vote has been reached to lift limitations on access to some popular foreign platforms such as WhatsApp and Google Play”, Iran’s official IRNA news agency said on Tuesday, referring to a meeting on the matter headed by President Masoud Pezeshkian. “Today the first step in removing internet limitations... has been taken,” IRNA cited Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology Sattar Hashemi as saying. Social media platforms were widely used in anti-government protests in Iran. In September the United States called on Big Tech to help evade online censorship in countries that heavily sensor the internet, including Iran. – Rappler.comThe city of New York rejoiced as the missing Chinese student, who had disappeared without a trace for five days, was finally found safe and sound. Friends and family members of the student expressed immense relief upon learning the news, having endured days of uncertainty and fear.
However, not all fans were quick to jump to conclusions about the meaning behind Sancho's actions. Some argued that it may have been a spontaneous moment of frustration or simply a bit of lighthearted fun on the part of the young player. They cautioned against reading too much into the incident and urged others to focus on the team's performance on the pitch rather than on off-the-field antics.
In a touching gesture of love and respect, the family decided to hold a special ceremony to honor the man who had touched so many lives through his final act of kindness. They shared stories and memories of their time together, reminiscing about his humor, kindness, and unwavering love for his family.The week in whoppers: Joe Biden gaslights about his foreign-policy record, Ana Navarro fearmongers about Pete Hegseth and more
Justin Baldoni is losing some members from his close circle following Blake Lively ’s sexual harassment allegations. The Gossip Girl actress has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment , aiding and abetting harassment, and causing intentional infliction of emotional distress in a lawsuit at the weekend. She claims she suffered “severe emotional distress” on the set of It Ends With Us with Baldoni. He was dropped by his agency following the claims and now his podcast co-host Liz Plank has quit. A Simple Favor director shows support for Blake Lively after Baldoni accusations Amber Heard breaks silence on accusations against Justin Baldoni According to the website, Baldoni started The Man Enough podcast in 2021 with the intention to “explore what it means to be a man today and how rigid gender roles have affected all people.” He sits down with his co-host Liz every Monday to discuss topics like relationships, body image and mental health and how they pertain to the messages of masculinity. While the podcast hosts seemed to have a good relationship for the last three years, Plank quickly rushed to Lively’s side once the allegations were publicized. Once she found out about the news, she took to Instagram with a statement letting her fans know that she is resigning from her position. "I’m writing to you today to let you know that I have had my representatives inform Wayfarer that I will no longer be co-hosting ‘The Man Enough’ podcast,” she wrote. “Thank you for trusting me with your hearts and stories, for holding space for mine, and for making this show what it was.” She added: “I will miss you, the listeners, so much. I love what this community created together with every fiber of my being, and that’s because of you.” DON'T MISS: Blake Lively ‘little bump’ reporter speaks out on Justin Baldoni lawsuit saga Ryan Reynolds 'blocked Justin Baldoni' on social media before bombshell lawsuit Blake Lively mentioned her and Ryan Reynolds' kids in Justin Baldoni lawsuit [LATEST] Baldoni and his attorney, Bryan Freedman, have said there is no truth to Lively’s claims. In a previous statement, they said the allegations are "completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious with an intent to publicly hurt and rehash a narrative in the media." He added: "Wayfarer Studios made the decision to proactively hire a crisis manager prior to the marketing campaign of the film, to work alongside their own representative with Jonesworks employed by Stephanie Jones, due to the multiple demands and threats made by Ms. Lively during production which included her threatening to not showing up to set, threatening to not promote the film, ultimately leading to its demise during release, if her demands were not met."
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