nba all star game Chinese tech giant Huawei , which is currently battling US sanctions, has set an ambitious target of hosting 100,000 applications on its Harmony operating system within the next year. The company's Chairman Xu Zhijun announced the target at a recent conference. He said that while more than 15,000 Harmony-based apps are already available for basic consumer needs, there is a need for more personalized and boutique apps. Harmony OS needs more apps to mature Xu stressed that hitting the 100,000 app mark is critical for Harmony's ecosystem to serve consumer needs completely. "Based on our analysis, for the Harmony ecosystem to be mature in meeting consumer needs, 100,000 apps is the milestone," he said. This highlights Huawei's urgency to build its own technologies, as tensions with the US over trade and technology issues continue to rise. Response to US sanctions Huawei launched its OS five years ago after US sanctions cut off its access to Google 's Android . The Shenzhen-based giant, which offers a wide range of products from smartphones to laptops, subsequently made an open-source version of the Harmony system. Xu admitted that these sanctions have made it imperative to develop their own OS at a faster pace. Huawei calls for widespread adoption of Harmony Xu appealed developers to contribute more apps and urged government agencies, state firms, and social organizations to adopt Harmony as their OS at work. He also asked consumers to be patient with the system's current limitations, saying increased usage will expedite its maturation. "The more people use it, the more quickly it will become mature," he said. Commitment to Harmony ecosystem development Huawei unveiled Harmony in August 2019, three months after the US imposed trade restrictions on it over alleged security concerns, which Huawei has consistently denied. Despite the challenges, Xu reaffirmed Huawei's commitment to developing the Harmony ecosystem. "No way back leads to victory," he said. "Huawei will unwaveringly invest in developing the Harmony ecosystem and strive to make the impossible possible."OGDC revives Sindh well

Pathstone Holdings LLC increased its position in shares of Brookfield Co. ( NYSE:BN – Free Report ) by 2.0% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 97,293 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,929 shares during the quarter. Pathstone Holdings LLC’s holdings in Brookfield were worth $5,171,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of BN. Blue Trust Inc. raised its position in Brookfield by 62.8% during the 2nd quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 705 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 272 shares during the last quarter. Kings Path Partners LLC acquired a new position in Brookfield during the second quarter valued at $31,000. First Personal Financial Services purchased a new stake in Brookfield in the third quarter valued at $42,000. Family Firm Inc. acquired a new stake in Brookfield during the 2nd quarter worth about $36,000. Finally, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Brookfield by 63.5% during the 2nd quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 1,159 shares of the company’s stock valued at $48,000 after buying an additional 450 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 61.60% of the company’s stock. Brookfield Stock Up 1.3 % BN opened at $58.27 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.03, a current ratio of 1.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.40. Brookfield Co. has a twelve month low of $33.72 and a twelve month high of $60.20. The company has a market cap of $95.95 billion, a PE ratio of 123.98 and a beta of 1.53. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $54.36 and a 200 day moving average price of $48.18. Brookfield Announces Dividend Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several analysts recently commented on BN shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on Brookfield from $49.00 to $52.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 31st. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $62.00 target price (up from $50.00) on shares of Brookfield in a report on Friday, November 15th. Scotiabank increased their price target on shares of Brookfield from $65.00 to $69.00 and gave the stock a “sector outperform” rating in a report on Friday, November 15th. Royal Bank of Canada cut their price objective on shares of Brookfield from $57.00 to $56.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, August 9th. Finally, TD Securities increased their target price on shares of Brookfield from $62.00 to $63.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, August 12th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and six have issued a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Brookfield presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $55.31. Get Our Latest Stock Analysis on BN Brookfield Company Profile ( Free Report ) Brookfield Corporation is an alternative asset manager and REIT/Real Estate Investment Manager firm focuses on real estate, renewable power, infrastructure and venture capital and private equity assets. It manages a range of public and private investment products and services for institutional and retail clients. Read More Want to see what other hedge funds are holding BN? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Brookfield Co. ( NYSE:BN – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Brookfield Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Brookfield and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

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What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors. U.S. stocks ripped higher and carried the S&P 500 to records as the economy kept growing and the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates. The year featured many familiar winners, such as Big Tech, which got even bigger as their stock prices kept growing. But it wasn't just Apple, Nvidia and the like. Bitcoin, gold and other investments also drove higher. Here's a look at some of the numbers that defined the year. All are as of Dec. 20. Remember when President Bill Clinton got impeached or when baseball's Mark McGwire hit his 70th home run against the Montreal Expos? That was the last time the U.S. stock market closed out a second straight year with a leap of at least 20%, something the S&P 500 is on track to do again this year. The index has climbed 24.3% so far this year, not including dividends, following last year's spurt of 24.2%. The number of all-time highs the S&P 500 has set so far this year. The first came early, on Jan. 19, when the index capped a two-year comeback from the swoon caused by high inflation and worries that high interest rates instituted by the Federal Reserve to combat it would create a recession. But the index was methodical through the rest of the year, setting a record in every month outside of April and August, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices. The latest came on Dec. 6. The number of times the Federal Reserve has cut its main interest rate this year from a two-decade high, offering some relief to the economy. Expectations for those cuts, along with hopes for more in 2025, were a big reason the U.S. stock market has been so successful this year. The 1 percentage point of cuts, though, is still short of the 1.5 percentage points that many traders were forecasting for 2024 at the start of the year. The Fed disappointed investors in December when it said it may cut rates just two more times in 2025, fewer than it had earlier expected. RELATED STORY | FBI arrests man charged with planning an attack on the New York Stock Exchange That’s how many points the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by the day after Election Day, as investors made bets on what Donald Trump’s return to the White House will mean for the economy and the world. The more widely followed S&P 500 soared 2.5% for its best day in nearly two years. Aside from bitcoin, stocks of banks and smaller winners were also perceived to be big winners. The bump has since diminished amid worries that Trump’s policies could also send inflation higher. The level that bitcoin topped to set a record above $108,000 this past month. It's been climbing as interest rates come down, and it got a particularly big boost following Trump's election. He's turned around and become a fan of crypto, and he's named a former regulator who’s seen as friendly to digital currencies as the next chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, replacing someone who critics said was overly aggressive in his oversight. Bitcoin was below $17,000 just two years ago following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. Gold's rise for the year, as it also hit records and had as strong a run as U.S. stocks. Wars around the world have helped drive demand for investments seen as safe, such as gold. It's also benefited from the Fed's cut to interest rates. When bonds are paying less in interest, they pull away fewer potential buyers from gold, which pays investors nothing. It's a favorite number of Elon Musk, and it's also a threshold that Tesla's stock price passed in December as it set a record. The number has a long history among marijuana devotees, and Musk famously said in 2018 that he had secured funding to take Tesla private at $420 per share. Tesla soared this year, up from less than $250 at the start, in part because of expectations that Musk's close relationship with Trump could benefit the company. RELATED STORY | Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economy That's how much revenue Nvidia made in the nine months through Oct. 27, showing how the artificial intelligence frenzy is creating mountains of cash. Nvidia's chips are driving much of the move into AI, and its revenue through the last nine months catapulted from less than $39 billion the year before. Such growth has boosted Nvidia's worth to more than $3 trillion in total. GameStop’s gain on May 13 after Keith Gill, better known as “Roaring Kitty,” appeared online for the first time in three years to support the video game retailer’s stock, which he helped rocket to unimaginable heights during the “ meme stock craze ” in 2021. Several other meme stocks also jumped following his post in May on the social platform X, including AMC Entertainment. Gill later disclosed a sizeable stake in the online pet products retailer Chewy, but he sold all of his holdings by late October. That's how much the U.S. economy grew, at annualized seasonally adjusted rates, in each of the three first quarters of this year. Such growth blew past what many pessimists were expecting when inflation was topping 9% in the summer of 2022. The fear was that the medicine prescribed by the Fed to beat high inflation — high interest rates — would create a recession. Households at the lower end of the income spectrum in particular are feeling pain now, as they contend with still-high prices. But the overall economy has remained remarkably resilient. This is the vacancy rate for U.S. office buildings — an all-time high — through the first three quarters of 2024, according to data from Moody's. The fact the rate held steady for most of the year was something of a win for office building owners, given that it had marched up steadily from 16.8% in the fourth quarter of 2019. Demand for office space weakened as the pandemic led to the popularization of remote work. That's the total number of previously occupied homes sold nationally through the first 11 months of 2024. Sales would have to surge 20% year-over-year in December for 2024's home sales to match the 4.09 million existing homes sold in 2023, a nearly 30-year low. The U.S. housing market has been in a sales slump dating back to 2022, when mortgage rates began to climb from pandemic-era lows. A shortage of homes for sale and elevated mortgage rates have discouraged many would-be homebuyers.Presbyterian 67, Youngstown St. 42Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) Receives $368.23 Consensus Target Price from Brokerages

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Aggregates Market to Expand by USD 51.86 Billion (2024-2028), Driven by Construction Investments and AI-Powered Market Evolution - TechnavioAcquisition expands suite of solutions in financial analysis, forensic accounting, eDiscovery, and construction related advisory to attorneys involved in litigation, arbitration, and mediation WEYMOUTH, Mass. , Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vertex Companies, LLC ("Vertex") is pleased to announce the acquisition of LitCon Group, LLC ("LitCon"), a highly respected financial analysis, forensic accounting, construction consulting, and eDiscovery firm. Vertex is a multidisciplinary professional services firm providing forensics, expert services, construction project advisory, and compliance and regulatory solutions. This partnership expands Vertex's bench of financial accounting and delay experts, broadening its forensic and technical consulting capabilities across the globe. "The LitCon and Vertex partnership immediately benefits our clients," stated David Tortorello , CEO of The Vertex Companies. "As a firm with financial advisory and forensic accountants working alongside construction and forensic engineering experts, our expanded team performs expert services for comprehensive commercial damages, fraud and investigations, as well as government contracts." LitCon performs financial analysis, forensic accounting, technology, and construction-related delay and damages expert services for clients involved in litigation, arbitration, and mediation. LitCon provides expertise for construction disputes, government contracts, insurance claims, and commercial litigation. The team delivers expert-led litigation technology, project management, and advisory services, and supports specialty industries like solar and oil & gas. Vertex's multi-disciplined professional services, global clients, and commitment to quality, value and continuous growth opportunities make it an excellent fit for LitCon. LitCon and its clients will have direct access to Vertex's resources and suite of specialized services. LitCon's founder, Robert Peterson explained, "With a combined team, LitCon and Vertex will be able to enhance our service offerings and geographic reach, while maintaining the high standard of technical expertise and value our clients expect." About LitCon Group, LLC Established in December 2005 , LitCon is a financial, technical, advisory, and expert services firm. In addition to supporting attorneys and clients involved in litigation, arbitration, and mediation, LitCon provides other consulting services to clients through expert-led technology and eDiscovery solutions, and advises clients on best practices for successful or compliant performance. LitCon has a strong track record with projects relating to construction, government contracts, commercial litigation, insurance, and energy. They have successfully assisted clients in numerous matters involving airports, power generation, government and military construction, weapons systems, environmental remediation, commercial and mixed-use construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, nuclear power, pharmaceuticals, real estate, oil & gas, software, government services, and antitrust. LitCon's approach involves detailed analysis, in-depth knowledge of facts and evidence, and clear communication in court. Additional information about LitCon is available at https://litcongroup.com/ About The Vertex Companies, LLC Vertex, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners, is a professional services firm that provides expert witness and dispute resolution services, forensic consulting, surety consulting, construction project advisory and compliance and regulatory consulting throughout the globe. Vertex focuses on bettering outcomes for its clients, colleagues, and communities by cleaning the environment, advising during the development and construction of communities, and solving complex challenges to provide a more sustainable, safe, and just world. ENR consistently ranks Vertex as a top engineering design firm, construction/program management firm and environmental firm. Vertex also ranks as a "Best Firm to Work For" in the industry, which underscores their commitment to employees. Additional information about Vertex's growth strategy and solutions is available at www.vertexeng.com . Media Contact Lisa Dehner , Head of Marketing, ldehner@vertexeng.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vertex-acquires-litcon-group-302321532.html SOURCE The Vertex Companies, LLCThe trial of the 51 men accused of raping Gisele Pelicot in France has entered its final phase. A report from the courtroom where the rape survivor declared war on a society that trivializes rape and shames survivors. Warning: This text contains descriptions of sexual violence. At first glance, with its medieval city walls and charming alleyways, the French town of Avignon seems like normal French municipality. But the closer one draws to the courthouse, the more the fresh graffiti and posters demand attention: "Gisele, our sun," "Gisele, our icon," "Symbol of dignity and courage." Opposite the court, a banner that reads "Rape is rape" flutters in the wind. Gisele Pelicot 's decision to make the rape trial against her ex-husband Dominique Pelicot and 50 other alleged perpetrators public has rocked France, sparking protests and debate about violence against women — it has also made her a feminist icon far beyond Avignon. Investigators have counted around 200 instances of rape in the case, most of them by Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband and more than 90 by strangers after he secretly drugged her. She has said that for years she suffered unexplained memory and health problems, only discovering what had happened after her then-husband was arrested for filming up the skirts of women in a supermarket. The last defendant takes the stand Though filled to capacity, the courtroom is silent on Tuesday, November 19. So many people want to witness the victim's final testimony that a second room has been opened for a video broadcast. Five judges sit on black chairs. Opposite the president of the Vaucluse Criminal Court in Avignon, Roger Arata, is the last defendant, Philippe L., a 62-year-old gardener. Philippe L. rocks back and forth nervously. He doesn't seem to know where to put his hands. From above, his bald spot shines through the crown of his hair. He denies having had any intention of raping Gisele Pelicot. He "only" penetrated her with his fingers, he says in a deep smoker's voice. He illustrates the act with his hands and hips, moving his pelvis back and forth. Listening to this account, one could get the impression that Philippe L. had merely arranged to meet Dominique Pelicot for a coffee date. He says he was looking for a "kinky woman" on the internet portal Coco, where he was contacted by Dominique Pelicot for a "trio." They arranged to meet on the afternoon of June 7, 2018. First, they had coffee and water, then Dominique Pelicot and Philippe L. watched videos in which Gisele is raped by her ex-husband and other men. Dominique Pelicot filmed all of the rapes In the bedroom of the couple's home in Mazan in southwestern France , Pelicot told Philippe L. that his wife had taken sleeping pills and that the whole thing was part of a game. Philippe L. says that Pelicot then insisted that he penetrate his motionless wife. The court president reads out a description of the video of the alleged rape, a detailed account of what was done to Gisele Pelicot while she lay unconscious on her stomach. She can be heard snoring in the video. "Out of politeness," he then dressed himself and waited for Pelicot to finish raping his wife. "You have a strange understanding of politeness," says Stephane Babonneau, Gisele Pelicot's lawyer. "You wait for Mr. Pelicot, yet can't keep yourself in check?" Pelicot trial inspires rape survivor to speak To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'There is no right to be mistaken' He did not act "as a man should act," Philippe L. says. He didn't think with his brain but with his penis. He didn't know that Gisele Pelicot was unconscious and could not give her consent. Philippe L. says this even though the chat room where the husband recruited him and the other men is called "à son insu," meaning "without her knowledge." The lawyer wants to know whether it didn't bother him that Gisele Pelicot was lying there motionless. Philippe L. rambles. He can neither be still nor formulate a clear sentence. He speaks in idioms: "Voilá, ehhh, je sais pas...comme ci, comme ça." With his hand in his pocket, bobbing up and down, he finally says that he is sorry that things have unfortunately turned out this way. Like most of the 50 co-defendants, Philippe L. pleads not guilty. He was not a rapist but rather a victim of Dominique Pelicot's system, according to the defense. So the around 200 rapes documented on video between 2011 and 2020 were all just mistakes made by men who didn't know any better? "If a man comes across an unconscious woman and decides to perform sexual acts on her without her consent, there is no right to be mistaken," Gisele Pelicot's lawyer says later in closing argument about this strategy. 'They are all guilty' Then Gisele Pelicot takes the witness stand for the last time since the trial began in September. She stands up straight with her head held high, her hands folded on the lectern. She says in a composed voice that she is tired today. She has heard things here that are unacceptable, men who deny raping her despite video evidence. She wants to say to these men: "At what point did Mrs. Pelicot give you her consent when you entered the room?" Each of these men had the opportunity to go to the police. Even an anonymous tip could have saved her, she says. Dominique Pelicot and the men sitting behind her in the dock made a conscious decision to rape her, she says. Gisele Pelicot does not believe that the codefendants were merely manipulated into committing these crimes. Even her ex-husband, who has confessed to the rapes, says that the codefendants are claiming this "to save themselves." But will such a strategy even be worth trying? In France, rape is defined as "any form of sexual penetration committed against another person using force, coercion, threat or surprise." With the verdict expected by the end of December, many hope that it will not only bring about social change but also a change in the law. French Minister of Justice Didier Migaud could initiate such a change. He told the press that he was open to including "consent” in the legal definition of rape. Yet early this year, France, along with 14 member states that included Germany, rejected a European Union directive that would have introduced a standard definition of rape as sex without consent without those affected having to prove violence or coercion, as is currently the case in France. 'I want my grandchildren to be proud' Gisele Pelicot hopes her trial will bring about social change. It is high time that France's "patriarchal, macho society that trivializes rape" changes, the 71-year-old said in her final testimony. In court, she has not called the man to whom she was married for over 50 years "Dominique" but "Monsieur Pelicot." Her children, she says, are now ashamed of this name. Her daughter, who has even assumed the pen name Caroline Darian, believes she was also assaulted by her father. During the cross-examination, one of the lawyers asks Gisele Pelicot why she has kept her husband's surname. There is silence in the courtroom as she answers calmly: "My name is now known worldwide. They should not be ashamed to bear this name. Today, I want my grandchildren to be proud of their grandma. Today, we remember Gisele Pelicot." This article was originally written in German.

Ex-international Ben Iroha has given a pat on the back to the chairman of the nation’s premier league, Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye, declaring that he has changed the face of the league. The United States based former Super Eagles defense strongman who was in Uyo over the weekend to see the Eagles play disclosed that he has been following the nation’s domestic league from his base. Iroha who was full of praise for the NPFL boss said it is good to see that Hon Elegbeleye has changed the face of the league. He said: ” Elegbeleye has changed a lot of things. I have been following the league closely and I am impressed with the job he is doing. Just last weekend Kano Pillars returned to their base and the visiting team secured a draw in Kano. Pillars also won some weeks back in Enugu. Beyond the improvement in officiating there is improved security at match venues and this is why the referees are bold to officiate fairly. We are going back to the good old days. Don’t forget that as a player, I played for several clubs in Nigeria. I played for Falcons of Aba that is today Enyimba. I played for Heartland before going Overseas. Our league is getting back to what it used to be. I want to tell Hon Elegbeleye not to relent. He is doing an excellent job. Hon Elegbeleye is a person that I have known for over two decades and I know he is a serious minded person. I want corporate bodies to come and support and identify with the ongoing turn around.” Iroha stressed that with corporate support players would be well paid at home and situation which he noted would help the Super Eagles.None

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Since its launch in September 2021, over 22,000 LA-based small businesses have registered and engaged with online courses like customer care, employee experience, cybersecurity, best practices for leveraging social media for growth, and many others. Through Verizon's responsible business plan, Verizon aims to provide 10 million youths with digital skills training and support 1M small businesses with resources to thrive in the digital economy by 2030. Putting Los Angeles residents in charge of their personal plans* With Verizon's myPlan , customers can pay for only what they need. Everyone gets to customize their own plan, so each person or family member gets what they want and everyone can save. Pick your plan. Pick your perks. It's that simple. This holiday season, new and existing customers can trade in their old smartphone from our top brands and get a new one-plus get a tablet and smartwatch on us. With Unlimited Ultimate. Service plan required for watch and tablet. New customers who switch to select Verizon Home Internet plans this holiday season can choose between bundles for gaming or streaming. Verizon Business' 2024 Innovation Sessions launched in Chicago , followed by New York City and Washington, D.C ., with this latest Innovation Session in Los Angeles to close out the year. The events cover a range of themes, including Managed Venue, Fixed Wireless Access, Private 5G, and Mobile Edge Compute. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) powers and empowers how its millions of customers live, work and play, delivering on their demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity and security. Headquartered in New York City, serving countries worldwide and nearly all of the Fortune 500, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023. Verizon's world-class team never stops innovating to meet customers where they are today and equip them for the needs of tomorrow. For more, visit verizon.com or find a retail location at verizon.com/stores. *Terms and Conditions apply: Apple: iPhone: $999.99 (128 GB only) device payment purchase w/new or upgrade smartphone line on Unlimited Ultimate plan (min. $90/mo w/Auto Pay (+taxes/fees) for 36 mos) req'd first. Less $1,000 trade-in/promo credit applied over 36 mos.; promo credit ends if eligibility req's are no longer met; 0% APR. For upgrades, phone must be active on account for 60 days prior to trade in. Smartphone trade-in must be from Apple, Google or Samsung; trade-in terms apply. Apple Watch/iPad: Up to $499.99 device payment purchase w/new line on eligible plan (min. $20/mo w/Auto Pay (+taxes/fees) for 36 mos) req'd per Apple Watch/iPad: Less up to $499.99 promo credit per device applied over 36 mos; 0% APR. All promo credits for iPhone/Apple Watch/iPad offers end if eligibility req's per device are no longer met. Samsung: Phone: $999.99 (256 GB only) device payment purchase w/new or upgrade smartphone line on Unlimited Ultimate plan (min. $90/mo w/Auto Pay (+taxes/fees) for 36 mos) req'd first. Less $1,000 trade-in/promo credit applied over 36 mos.; promo credit ends if eligibility req's are no longer met; 0% APR. For upgrades, phone must be active on account for 60 days prior to trade in. Smartphone trade-in must be from Samsung, Apple or Google; trade-in terms apply. Watch/Tablet: Up to $549.99 device payment purchase w/new line on eligible plan (min. $20/mo w/Auto Pay (+taxes/fees) for 36 mos) req'd per watch/tablet. Less up to $549.99 promo credit per device applied over 36 mos; 0% APR. All promo credits for phone/watch/tablet offers end if eligibility req's per device are no longer met. Google: Phone : $999.99 (128 GB only) device payment purchase w/new or upgrade smartphone line on Unlimited Ultimate plan (min. $90/mo w/Auto Pay (+taxes/fees) for 36 mos) req'd first. Less $1,000 trade-in/promo credit applied over 36 mos.; promo credit ends if eligibility req's are no longer met; 0% APR. For upgrades, phone must be active on account for 60 days prior to trade in. Smartphone trade-in must be from Google, Apple or Samsung; trade-in terms apply. Watch/Tablet: Up to $549.99 device payment purchase w/new line on eligible plan (min. $20/mo w/Auto Pay (+taxes/fees) for 36 mos) req'd per watch/tablet. Less up to $549.99 promo credit per device applied over 36 mos; 0% APR. All promo credits for phone/watch/tablet offers end if eligibility req's per device are no longer met. Media contact: Sarah Heinz 347-931-6300 [email protected]Galaxy S24 Ultra Price Drops to $499 From $1,419 as Samsung Goes All in For Black Friday‘Not Worth It’: Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu Reignites 70-Hour Workweek Debate, Warns of ‘Demographic Suicide'