Andy Holt has been the owner of Accrington Stanley since October 2015 Accrington Stanley owner Andy Holt has agreed to continue funding the club up to £250,000 a year despite recently saying he would step down after Saturday's end-of-season game against Chesterfield Holt previously stated he would step down as chairman at the end of 2025 but would continue to support the club as he stepped back from the day-to-day running of things In a statement, external at the end of April Holt said he would end his time at the club "in any executive capacity" after Saturday's final game of the season a further statement on Friday said that the club's budget would be set at a loss of £250,000 before the season starts and if there is "limited football fortune" funds would be made available to make up the shortfall "I'm not allowing 10 years of hard work by many committed people, to then let the club follow others out of the EFL," Holt said., external "Despite what some local leaders think the club is of prime importance to the town and community." 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The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs will begin Monday when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Florida Panthers (8 p.m The Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes will play Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Second Round series in Washington on Tuesday (7 p.m The Western Conference Second Round will begin when the Vegas Golden Knights host the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday (9:30 p.m followed by Game 1 of the series between the Winnipeg Jets and Dallas Stars in Winnipeg on Wednesday (9:30 p.m Complete Panthers-Maple Leafs series coverage Complete Hurricanes-Capitals series coverage Complete Stars-Jets series coverage Complete Oilers-Golden Knights series coverage NIXON – 5th May 2025 (Peacefully) at the South West Acute Hospital dearly loved father of Kenneth and Sarah (Paddy) Noel and Denis.Family homes private please A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Stanley will take place on Wednesday in Magheracross Parish Church Ballinamallard at 1.00pm followed by a private burial There will be an opportunity to meet the family in the Church prior to the service from 12.15pm donations in lieu if desired to British Heart Foundation cheques should be made payable to W T Morrison Funeral Directors and sent to Ballycassidy House BT942ES or donate online at wtmorrison.com Stanley will be lovingly remembered by all his family Donate Share this sad news with friends and loved ones Ballycassidy House Funeral Home,Enniskillen,Co Visit Website [email protected] Link With the full field for Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs set the NHL has released the schedule for all four second-round series The second round will begin on Monday with Game 1 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes Vegas Golden Knights vs. Edmonton Oilers Winnipeg Jets vs. Dallas Stars When submitting content, please abide by our submission guidelines Should you violate our submissions guidelines we reserve the right to remove your comments and block your account Sportsnet reserves the right to close a story’s comment section at any time Published: Invalid Date EASTENDERS star Lorraine Stanley looks incredible as she showed off her body almost a year after her soap axe The actress, who played much-loved Karen Taylor on the BBC soap Lorraine posed alongside her sister wearing a floral vest and long khaki skirt as the siblings smiled widely on a sunny day "Happy Birthday to my beautiful sister Karen Love you millions," Lorraine captioned the photo The actress' slim figure was also on display in another post from when she attended the London Marathon to cheer on snooker player Lorraine shared a video and photo montage of the sunny Sunday in London as she posed at some of the city's landmarks with her partner She proudly wrote: "Smashed it Jakeway. I couldn’t be more proud of you!!! I couldn’t do it so big respect! "And for such an amazing cause Children Cancer UK. "We had such a great day. Nancy loved watching you." Her axing was as part of a shock cast shake-up and her final scenes were aired in December of that year She reprised her role a couple of times in 2024 with her last episode hitting the screens in June. Lorraine said she would never return to Eastenders after she'd been written off it  "Once you’ve done a soap, you’ve done a soap," Lorraine exclusively told The Sun last year. "At the moment I wouldn't go back "I made that special appearance and it was nice to see everyone and be apart of the family again." THE beloved British soap has been captivating audiences for decades EastEnders follows the lives of the residents of Walford as they navigate love Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ The Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars are the overwhelming favorites to win in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Of the 16 NHL.com staff members to make predictions for the second round 15 picked the Panthers to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs while 14 picked the Dallas Stars to defeat the Winnpeg Jets nine predicted the Carolina Hurricanes would defeat the Washington Capitals and 10 chose the Vegas Golden Knights to defeat the Edmonton Oilers while Editor-in-Chief Bill Price and staff writers Tom Gulitti and Bill Douglas each went 7-1 Here is how they picked for the second round: The Dallas Stars will play the Winnipeg Jets in the Western Conference Second Round The Stars advanced by defeating the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 in Game 7 at American Airlines Center on Saturday Louis Blues 4-3 in double overtime in Game 7 at Canada Life Centre on Sunday will begin the series on the road against the Jets who won the Presidents' Trophy as the team with the best record in the regular season "I have a hard time believing that there’s any team that’s that much better than Colorado out there left so we’ve got to play the right way," Dallas goalie Jake Oettinger said not get ahead of ourself and maybe try to win Game 1 Jake Oettinger was 4-3 with a 2.85 goals-against average and .910 save percentage in seven games. Backup Casey DeSmith made 13 saves on 14 shots in one relief appearance Kyle Connor led the Jets in the first round with 12 points (four goals, eight assists), and Neal Pionk (one goal, four assists) and Cole Perfetti (three goals, two assists) each had five. Mark Scheifele had six points (two goals four assists) in five games before missing the final two of the series because of an undisclosed injury Connor Hellebuyck was 4-3 with a 3.85 GAA and .830 save percentage. Eric Comrie made 12 saves on 13 shots in three relief appearances we’ll take what we can from these games," Connor said about recovering before playing Dallas but we have had those moments throughout the year but we’ve got to be able to settle down and refocus our efforts here on the next round.” The Stars went 1-3-0 against the Jets this season, scoring a total of five goals. Mason Marchment and Hintz each had two goals Oettinger started all four games (1-3-0) with a 3.73 GAA and .869 save percentage DeSmith made 10 saves in one relief appearance Connor led the Jets against the Stars this season with five points (four goals "They’re a great team," Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers said Dallas and Winnipeg have never played in the playoffs The Stars lost to the Edmonton Oilers in six games in the Western Conference Final last season and have advanced to the conference final each of the past two seasons The Jets last advanced to the conference final in 2018 NHL.com independent correspondent Taylor Baird contributed to this report Round 1 | Full Coverage🔹Ottawa Senators vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 🔹Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning 🔹Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals 🔹New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes 🔹St. Louis Blues vs. Winnipeg Jets 🔹Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars 🔹Minnesota Wild vs. Vegas Golden Knights 🔹Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings SUKESH Koshy plundered an unbeaten 143 for the 2nds while Oli Cranny marked his debut by top scoring on 101 for the first XI as King’s Stanley got the new Gloucestershire Cricket League (GCL) season off to a perfect start with two victories Koshy dominated his side’s challenge of 239-5 off 40 in a home Division Eight D clash against Upton St Leonards 2nds who came up 105 runs short helped his side reach 287-7 in their Division Five trip to Gloucester 2nds who were pegged back to 203-9 and an 84-run reverse Four competitions – the Gloucestershire County League Gloucester and Forest of Dean League along with the Cotswolds League – joined together over the winter to become the GCL The new league features a total of 18 divisions The top five divisions sit on top of two regional streams with district divisions positioned below that opener Stuart Houghton pounded 141 off 112 (22 fours two sixes) to pave the way for Cheltenham 3rds to cruise past Stroud 2nds by 168 runs And skipper Ivor Griffiths led from the front with an unbeaten 103 for Churchdown who eased in by eight wickets Adeko Collymore was another batter to make the most of favourable conditions blasting an unbeaten 135 from 102 (14 fours six sixes) as Bibury dominated Oakridge by 188 runs in Division Six B Captain Bernard Frost opened for Cirencester 3rds and compiled an unbeaten 131 in a home Division Nine D clash with Buscot Park 2nds who succumbed by 124 runs Jack Jones following up with a haul of 4-12 Opener Keith Smith retired unbeaten on 130 for Cinderford St John who trumped Westbury-on-Severn 3rds by 141 runs in Division Nine A Kuwait Theivendran then shining with a return of 5-8 from seven seven sixes) helped spur Highnam Court to a 195-run home success against Bourton Vale 3rds three sixes) helped Winchcombe total 304-5 away to Birdlip & Brimpsfield who went down by 113 runs in this Division Six A clash And skipper Greg Buckle was in an even bigger hurry for Ashton Keynes four sixes) before retiring against Tetbury 3rds who lost by 172 runs James Norman produced one of the bowling spells of the day to finish with 6-14 from eight for Charlton who trumped Cirencester 4ths by 126 runs in Division Nine D And Pete Cash finished with the memorable figures of 5-3 from five as Chalford emerged 84-run home victors against Stinchcombe Stragglers 2nds in Division Nine E began their bid to bounce straight back with a 174-run home success in Division One against Lydney Matt Cox falling one short of his century and Ramnath Goswani claiming 4-49 And James Burton’s burst of 4-11 helped promoted Cheltenham 2nds to an 81-run derby victory away to Cheltenham Civil Service To contact the Stroud Times team, please visit our contact page to find the appropriate email address or send us your story via email on news@stroudtimes.com Website built and managed by Hewlett Photography & Design The Spireites were ninth at the start of the day and were relying on Salford and Grimsby not winning and for themselves to get at least a point at the Wham Stadium It worked out perfectly for them to secure seventh spot but it was almost snatched out of their hands in added time as Stanley hit the woodwork twice Paul Cook's side forced the pace and the only goal came after 32 minutes when Jenson Metcalfe's strike was pushed out by Michael Kelly but only to Ryan Colclough who hit the post and Grigg was there to fire into the empty net denied by the foot of Kelly at the start of the second half and the Spireites pressed with Colclough and Tom Naylor firing over Dylan Duffy rattled the crossbar for Chesterfield after 87 minutes but Stanley still pressed and Josh Woods and Anjola Popoola both hit the woodwork for Stanley in the fourth minute of added time Chesterfield held on in dramatic fashion and will now face Walsall in the play-offs To load Comments you need to enable JavaScript in your browser The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made O'Brien-Whitmarsh at 55 minutesNumber 22 Thompson Match OfficialsReferee: Thomas ParsonsAssistant Referee 1: Jacob LehaneAssistant Referee 2: Bradley HallFourth Official: Richard AspinallMatch StatsKey Scroll LeftScroll RightAccrington Stanley have won each of their last four Football League games against Chesterfield winning those matches by a combined 12-2 scoreline Chesterfield have lost six of their seven away Football League games against Accrington Stanley (D1) scoring multiple goals in just one of those matches Accrington have won each of their last four league games on the final day of the season winning their last 4-1 against Tranmere Rovers on home soil last year Chesterfield have lost each of their last three final league games of a Football League campaign with each coming away from home and seeing them concede 2+ goals on each occasion Ashley Palmer (Chesterfield) wins a free kick in the defensive half Foul by Anjola Popoola (Accrington Stanley) Tyler Walton (Accrington Stanley) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is close Anjola Popoola (Accrington Stanley) hits the bar with a right footed shot from very close range Josh Woods (Accrington Stanley) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the top right corner Kyle McFadzean (Chesterfield) wins a free kick in the defensive half Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time Aribim Pepple (Chesterfield) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom left corner Assisted by Dylan Duffy with a headed pass John Fleck (Chesterfield) wins a free kick in the defensive half Dylan Duffy (Chesterfield) hits the bar with a left footed shot from outside the box following a corner Aribim Pepple (Chesterfield) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked Michael Jacobs (Chesterfield) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked Aribim Pepple (Chesterfield) is shown the yellow card and more—but Stanley Kubrick even turned him down The actor, who rose to prominence in the New Hollywood era of the 1970s, found success with roles in The Godfather Part II, Mean Streets, Taxi Driver he was one of the industry’s biggest stars with one Oscar win under his belt and two other nominations from the Academy His career continued on an upward slope into the 1980s with the decade starting with yet another Oscar win widely considered one of the greatest movies ever made He was in high demand, appearing in everything from The King of Comedy and Once Upon a Time in America to Brazil and The Untouchables. However, De Niro was initially considered for a film that could’ve made the 1980s an even more star-studded and unforgettable decade: Full Metal Jacket. The spectacular film was released in 1987 and remains one of the greatest anti-war movies of all time Kubrick based the movie on Gustav Hasford’s The Short-Timers brutally depicting the plight of war for all involved We follow the characters through the harsh world of boot camp where a terrifying drill sergeant incites terror and hatred among the platoon members and Kubrick’s unflinching eye makes for an incredibly hard and moving watch who had previous experience as a real drill instructor in the United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Hartman is one of the most horrifying characters that Kubrick ever put to screen – and he put a lot of terrifying characters in his films While it’s hard to imagine anyone other than Ermey portraying the character who meets his demise when the mentally unstable Private Leonard ‘Gomer Pyle’ Lawrence shoots him Kubrick and co-writer Michael Herr discussed other actors first Ermey hadn’t acted in many films before Full Metal Jacket but he managed to secure the role against the director’s consideration of several much more established stars Herr revealed: “We talked a lot about actors for Full Metal Jacket He couldn’t wait to find out who would play Sergeant Hartman the demon drill instructor—’It’s such a fantastic part’ but Stanley thought the audience would feel cheated when he’s killed off in the first hour It appears that De Niro’s fame was actually a hindrance to him working with one of the greatest filmmakers of all time giving us one of the most haunting performances of the 20th century in the form of Ermey’s Sergeant Hartman Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times The growing relevance of XRP in the discourse on ETFs gives the token an unprecedented credibility it remains to be seen whether this media push can translate into real and stable price growth as well as a more consolidated role in global payment systems The detailed analysis by Morgan Stanley offers key insights to understand the potential of XRP in the modern financial context one of the most influential investment banks in the world has expressed positive opinions regarding Ripple defining the token as a possible revolution in the payments sector the financial institution sees in XRP a valid alternative to the SWIFT system the adoption of Ripple could bring concrete benefits including the reduction of settlement times for transactions and a significant decrease in the risk of fraud These elements are fundamental in a global financial system that often suffers from inefficiencies and vulnerabilities The SWIFT system, although it is a well-established standard, has some limitations, especially in terms of costs, slowness, and transparency. Ripple aims to overcome these obstacles by implementing a faster and more secure transaction network, based on blockchain technology Morgan Stanley highlights that the Ripple network allows for almost instantaneous payments with significantly lower fees compared to the traditional banking model companies and institutions that adopt XRP can benefit from more efficient and less costly processes making the token a potential protagonist in the future of the financial sector According to the latest data processed by CoinCodex the price of Ripple could experience a sharp but temporary correction by mid-2025 The forecast indicates a possible value of 1.80-1.83 dollars by June 4 It is important to emphasize that these estimates are derived from a technical analysis that considers various market indicators reflecting a “neutral” market sentiment with a 5.28% change in prices over the last 30 days and 12 days of gains out of 30 This suggests that the market is in a waiting phase but with potential positive signals for an imminent rise it is necessary to specify that the forecast also includes a possible temporary decline of -15.72% which highlights how the growth path of XRP may not be linear This alternation of signals requires careful observation of developments and related news The interest shown by an institution like Morgan Stanley and the attention to ETFs highlight that XRP could consolidate itself as a reliable digital asset especially thanks to its practical function in the payments sector Investors are encouraged to monitor the regulatory and technological developments that could influence the spread of Ripple and its integration into global financial systems but it is essential to maintain an informed and critical approach Ripple stands out among the criptovalute for its ambition to transform the traditional mechanisms of money transfers Its blockchain technology allows for fast and secure transactions breaking the barriers of traditional banking systems Morgan Stanley recognizes this value and places it within the broader framework of the “digital revolution” of payments This recognition represents an important step towards greater institutional adoption and wider commercial use some critical aspects such as detailed regulation and the general volatility of the sector have not been fully outlined by the source This leaves margins of uncertainty that every investor must take into consideration The role of Ripple (XRP) in the future of international payments appears increasingly promising especially due to the positive evaluation from institutions like Morgan Stanley Its ability to reduce costs and risks in transactions could encourage a wider adoption on a global scale the cryptocurrency market remains inherently volatile and influenced by multiple factors including regulatory and technological dynamics staying updated on recent trends and developments is crucial for correctly evaluating the opportunities offered by Ripple and other digital tokens In the perspective of a conscious investment following the analyses of major players and technical forecasts represents a fundamental step The future of XRP could hold significant developments and its evolution will be a key indicator in the landscape of cryptocurrencies and innovative financial solutions Stay updated on all the news about cryptocurrencies and the entire world of blockchain Americana Partners has brought on a $1.5bn team of advisors from Morgan Stanley’s Houston office is led by Palmer Moldawer and also consists of Will Gutkowski The team will be based in Americana’s Houston office Specific financial terms of the deal were not disclosed According to Yahoo citing individuals familiar with the matter the launch is targeted for 2025 and would allow customers to trade major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ether.  Discussions within the bank about expanding into digital assets reportedly gained traction in late 2024 E*Trade already offers exposure to cryptocurrencies through exchange-traded funds adding spot trading is now seen as the logical progression.  The bank is considering working with one or more established cryptocurrency firms to facilitate the offering although it has not publicly commented on its strategy The initiative follows recent shifts in the US regulatory environment around digital assets. Since the beginning of Donald Trump's second presidential term, federal agencies have withdrawn several measures that had restricted banks’ involvement with the crypto sector an executive order was signed to encourage the development of digital assets and financial technology the Securities and Exchange Commission rescinded guidance that had previously discouraged banks from partnering with crypto firms the Federal Reserve and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation rolled back their 2023 guidance on crypto-related risks which represents large US financial institutions suggesting they provide greater clarity for banks to engage in digital asset services.  Other financial firms are also adjusting their strategies in light of the new regulatory outlook stated that the company could roll out its own spot cryptocurrency trading service later this year Schwab had previously indicated it would launch such services once regulatory conditions became more favourable the final eight teams left in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs are set Here's how to follow all the action on the hunt for Lord Stanley's Cup Picture by 2025 Getty ImagesBy ZK GohOne round down, three to go until we know the winner of the 2025 Stanley Cup as the National Hockey League playoffs continue the Presidents' Trophy winners with 116 points in the regular season Louis Blues in the West by tallying an equaliser with 1.6 seconds left in the third period in Game 7 before winning in 2OT – and in doing so kept their hopes alive to reach a first Stanley Cup Finals in franchise history going back to the team's time in Atlanta They'll take on the Dallas Stars in Round 2 – the Stars also having been taken to seven games in the first round by the Colorado Avalanche before triumphing The Stars have an extra day of rest compared to the Jets plus they weren't forced into double overtime in their Game 7 That should leave them a little fresher than their opponents knocked off the higher-ranked Los Angeles Kings in six games to book their spot in the second round against the Vegas Golden Knights defending champion Florida Panthers won the "Battle of Florida" in the first round against the Tampa Bay Lightning and will now come up against the Atlantic Division winners Toronto Blue Jays one of three Canadian teams (along with the Jets and Oilers) left in the hunt The Panthers and the Oilers were the only lower seeds to progress from their first-round series and the chance to go back-to-back as Cup champions for the Panthers and match the Lightning's achievement from 2020 and 2021 lies tantalisingly in front of them looking for a first Stanley Cup title since 1967 The Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes make up the last two teams in contention with the Caps beating the Montreal Canadiens in five games and the Canes doing the same to the New Jersey Devils in the first round That means both teams have had quite a bit of time to recuperate and refresh after their Round 1 exploits Each team is looking for its third Finals appearance and second title with the Caps last winning seven years ago and the Canes 19 years ago Discover when and how to watch all the action from Round 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs The Olympic Winter Games are just a TICKET away 🏂❄️🎿 Sign-up to get a reminder of when the next tickets go live and all the latest news of your favourite national Olympic teams and athletes trying to qualify Home ice in the second round (guaranteeing a home game in games 1 and 7*) goes to the team with the higher regular-season position Known start times are listed in local time (PDT is UTC/GMT -7 Round 2: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Florida Panthers Round 2: Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes Round 2: Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers games will be shown on Sportsnet as well as CBC Hockey Night in Canada in English Fans wanting to watch in French can tune in to TVA Sports U.S.-based fans can watch on ESPN/ABC and TNT Sports (TBS) TNT Sports will broadcast the Stanley Cup Finals Streaming will be available on ESPN+ and Max depending on which network is broadcasting each game Viaplay holds the rights in Scandinavia; Premier Sports in the UK; Sky Sport in Germany and Italy; beIN Sports in France; nova Sport in Czechia; and MySports in Switzerland global streaming is also available on NHL.tv Follow live coverage of the Panthers vs. Maple Leafs in the NHL playoffs today By Shayna Goldman, Jesse Granger, James Mirtle, Mark Lazerus and The Athletic NHL Staff The second round of the 2025 NHL playoffs will begin tonight with Game 1 of Toronto Maple Leafs-Florida Panthers followed by Washington Capitals-Carolina Hurricanes Golden Knights-Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets-Dallas Stars in the upcoming days Who will be left standing for the conference finals The Athletic surveyed its NHL staff to get their answers to these questions We asked for a winner for each second-round series plus updated picks to win the Eastern and Western Conferences we’ve brought in senior writers James Mirtle and Mark Lazerus analytics know-it-all Shayna Goldman and goaltending expert Jesse Granger There’s no denying the Panthers have really had Toronto’s number in recent years and their second-round meeting two years ago But these Leafs should be better equipped to play a series like this than that group this core has earned whatever skepticism it gets Lazerus: The Panthers are simply built for the playoffs All the people rending garments over their middling play down the stretch must have never seen the mid-2010s Blackhawks or the late-2010s Penguins yawn their way through another meaningless March though: Anthony Stolarz gives me pause here This won’t be a cakewalk for Florida by any means Goldman: I think Round 1 was eye-opening on just how good this Panthers team is We all know they have a ton of playoff pedigree strength in their systems and a deep lineup But there’s a difference between knowing that on paper and actually seeing it all together in action for the first time in Round 1 Granger: I buried the Panthers too early after watching how banged up and flat-out tired they looked down the stretch of the regular season They flipped their playoff switch quickly and look like the team to beat No one makes life harder on the opposing goalies with bodies in front of the net Mirtle: It sounds like Frederik Andersen will be healthy which is a big positive given how well he played in Round 1 This is going to be a really interesting one given how big of a stylistic mismatch it is Can Washington survive what is sure to be relentless pressure and puck possession all series long And can Carolina turn pressure into pucks in the net Granger: This series features the two remaining goalies with the highest save percentage and goals saved above expected in the first round Both were also injured in the first round after being crashed into although Logan Thompson’s injury kept him out for less than a full game Lazerus: This is exactly what Dom’s model spit out The Capitals are the top seed in the East and have the longest odds to win the championship Goldman: Being doubted hasn’t fazed the Capitals at all this year and being favored hasn’t always helped the Hurricanes One thing we all seem to agree on is that this series should be pretty long and of a much different caliber from either of their Round 1 matchups Mirtle: Edmonton didn’t exactly instill a ton of confidence with how Round 1 went, although the Connor McDavid-Leon Draisaitl show certainly delivered. I know a lot of people will be down on them because of their goaltending, but it’s worth noting Adin Hill had a tougher first round than Calvin Pickard McDavid and Draisaitl have attained a level of hockey godliness that makes you question everything about a series like this Vegas has the shutdown talent to manage McDavid and Draisaitl They aren’t as passive stylistically as the Kings It makes perfect sense as to why so many of us (including me!) picked them But … there always has to be a but for a team with McDavid and Draisaitl the Golden Knights struggled to slow down the pairing of Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy early in their first-round series and McDavid and Draisaitl are another level after Bruce Cassidy put Jack Eichel and William Karlsson on the same line and we’ve already seen Karlsson give McDavid problems in the playoffs This is an incredible matchup that should be one of the more emotional series in this postseason Mirtle: I haven’t even looked at what our Cup picks are like but I’m assuming Dallas is running away with it Whoever survived that series was going to be a favorite and the Stars doing it without Miro Heiskanen and Jason Robertson was really impressive Lazerus: Having spent the past couple of weeks around the Stars might have rushed Heiskanen back for Games 6 and 7 And now the moose is off Mikko Rantanen’s back Goldman: The Stars were one of the deepest groups before Rantanen settled into his new surroundings That’s how they were able to weather the loss of Robertson in Round 1 Do they have the juice to potentially play without Josh Morrissey If Hellebuyck was playing like his regular-season self Granger: Perhaps that Game 7 win is what Hellebuyck needed to exorcise his playoff demons and he’s back to being the best goalie on earth Perhaps the opposing fans will be chanting his name at American Airlines Center as he gets pulled on repeat dusting off that Tampa team in five games will do that Lazerus: I expected the Hurricanes to get more love here Hard to deny how impressive the Panthers looked Goldman: Whichever team came out of the Battle of Florida was going to get all the support — and the way the Panthers gave Tampa Bay zero space in Round 1 only solidified that but no one is talking about the Maple Leafs Stolarz looked built for this type of hockey The battle in and around the Toronto crease is going to be fun to watch and it wouldn’t surprise me to see Stolarz come out on top — of that battle or the series these four teams should probably be pretty close together The West is so good this year; I still think any of these teams can win it here I don’t know if I can remember a recent year with a stronger top four in the West so forget all that stuff I said about the Stars now freed from the belief and the burden that he needs to be utterly perfect in order for the Jets to win a series goes back to being the best goalie on the planet Just remarkable to see how little love the two top seeds are getting here in that the winner of what was thought of as a best-on-best in Round 1 was going to be the favorite to win it all maybe the adrenaline will run out after such a dramatic series Mirtle: Interesting that the Hurricanes are the only team no one picked even though a lot of the oddsmakers have them as heavy favorites in this round Lazerus: I picked the Stars before it was cool to pick the Stars Goldman: Avalanche-Lightning was the trending pick before Maybe the lesson is that we’re all wrong and it will be Hurricanes-Oilers Mirtle: Signs you had a good first round for $2,000 What a story it’ll be if Rantanen wins it … against Carolina Lazerus: What Rantanen did in Games 5-7 was the stuff of legend Goldman: Thomas Harley could have landed high on this list if Rantanen didn’t pop off in Round 1 but I think Mark Stone is The Guy who deserves the hype in that series against Minnesota Granger: Having Eichel second here is more about projecting forward than him having a monster first round He was incredibly quiet for the first five games against Minnesota but after a brilliant performance to close that series out and a must-watch matchup against McDavid on tap (Top photo of the Maple Leafs and Panthers: Mark Blinch / NHLI via Getty Images) A Morgan Stanley financial planning office in Irvine Morgan Stanley Investment Management has extended the reach of its popular North Haven approach with a new registered evergreen fund The North Haven Private Assets Fund will provide individual investors with institutional-quality private equity exposure primarily through co-investments and secondaries in the lower middle market This is Morgan Stanley's first evergreen private equity fund The new offering follows the introduction of retail private credit and real assets strategies over the last five years co-investments and lower middle market strategies offer a unique return set “We are pleased to facilitate access to both secondaries and co-investments in privately held companies to a 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the Maple Leafs in five games Florida took a 3-0 series lead thanks to Sam Reinhart's overtime goal in Game 3 before Toronto bounced back with its sole win in Game 4 Game 5 also went to overtime before Nick Cousins' goal sent the Panthers into the next round Florida went on to lose the Stanley Cup Final to the Golden Knights Mitch Marner and Brad Marchand both have an opportunity to make a bit of Game 1 history tonight Marner has tallied 12 career points across 10 appearances in Game 1s Borje Salming and George Armstrong for third most in Maple Leafs history Syl Apps (15) and Ian Turnbull (14) are the only players with more has recorded 28 career points across 27 appearances in Game 1s Another two points would make him the fifth active skater to hit 30 Nikita Kucherov (31) and Nathan MacKinnon (31) These two teams met four times during the regular season After advancing to the second round for only the second time since 2004 the Maple Leafs are now hoping to go one better Toronto is seeking its first berth in the conference finals since 2002 reaching the penultimate round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs wasn't such a rarity for the Leafs They also reached the conference finals in 1999 Home teams own a record of 32-15 this postseason which is tied for the second-most wins at this stage of a postseason (47 games played) in Stanley Cup Playoffs history The only year that saw more than 32 wins for the home teams across the first 47 games of the playoffs was 1976 (35-12) With the Oilers and the Jets joining the Maple Leafs in the second round this marks the fifth time in the past 30 years that three or more Canadian-based teams have earned a series win in the same postseason I buried the Panthers too early after watching how banged up and flat-out tired they looked down the stretch of the regular season I think Round 1 was eye-opening on just how good this Panthers team is The Panthers are simply built for the playoffs The NHL Draft Lottery will take place shortly before today’s game between the Maple Leafs and Panthers for the first time in the history of the event You can follow live coverage of the lottery by clicking here. Between the end of a first-round series with the Ottawa Senators and the start of Monday’s second-round matchup against the Florida Panthers, Mitch Marner’s life changed forever. The Toronto Maple Leafs’ forward became a father at 8:49 a.m. on Sunday when his wife, Stephanie, gave birth to a healthy baby boy: Miles Daniel Marner. Maple Leafs’ Mitch Marner on becoming a dad mid-playoffs: ‘I’m a lucky guy’ Given the general Canadian drought, it’s no surprise that the three Canadian teams also have the longest Cup droughts of the eight teams still alive. The Oilers last lifted the Cup in 1990, Toronto’s last triumph was all the way back in 1967 and Winnipeg has never won the Cup. The Jets won the Presidents’ Trophy (best regular season record) this season for the first time, but are still only ahead of Washington in the futures odds. The first round of the NHL playoffs went out with a bang with two third-period comebacks in Game 7s, including a last-second tying goal for Winnipeg on Sunday night. While Winnipeg and Dallas are probably still buzzing from those dramatic wins, the second round starts tonight. Ahead of the conference semifinals, the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes lead the odds to win the Stanley Cup. The defending champion Panthers dispatched in-state foe Tampa Bay in five games and are +425 to lift the Cup on BetMGM. Carolina, which took out New Jersey in five games, is right behind at +475. Those odds for favorites paint the picture of a wide-open playoff field. That was the case before the playoffs started, and it’s still true now. The Washington Capitals have the longest odds of the eight teams remaining, and even the Capitals are only +1000. Compare that to the NBA, where only three teams have odds shorter than +1000. The NHL playoffs are always full of surprises, which is reflected in the odds, but this year in particular has no clear-cut favorite or top team. This second-round series features the two best teams in the Atlantic Division. Toronto and/or Florida occupied first place for 174 of 178 days this season, including every day since Oct. 12. We’ve brought up the Leafs goalie a lot over the last week or so, but with good reason. After Game 2, Stolarz pitched an .876 save percentage through the Leafs’ final four games of the first round against the Senators. That’s a stark difference from the goalie who put up a .926 save percentage through the regular season — tops in the NHL. Stolarz looked to falter, only slightly, as he dealt with a workload he’d never experienced before. Now he’s going to be matched up both against his former team and Sergei Bobrovsky, a goalie who has a recent history of stopping pucks amid a heavy workload. Was the three days off for Stolarz enough to reset? Game 1 could reveal a lot. And, possibly, whether Joseph Woll will see his first playoff action this year. Given Florida’s apparent advantage at five on five, the Leafs may not be able to win this series if their power play can’t keep it rolling. It was arguably the deciding factor in round one against Ottawa. Something to be mindful of: The Panthers own a very aggressive penalty kill, including a first forward tandem of Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart that will strike if given the chance. Florida buried 12 shorthanded goals during the regular season, second-most in the league. The Leafs surrendered two shorties to the Sens in the first round. They went 1-9 on the power play against the Panthers during the regular season. Jason I: “This Florida team is very, very, close to the scary ‘dynasty’ moniker. Their stars are in their primes, they already have a pretty impressive three-year run under their belts and if they defend it again this year....let's just say it's a good time to be a Panthers fan.” Frank P: “Florida is one tough team to beat, no doubt. The Leafs are definitely a better team than they were last year; underdogs, but they have a shot.” Peter G: “A championship team needs a little luck here and there. If the Panthers hit the post as many times as the Leafs did against the Senators, that could be the difference right there! The Leafs have had plenty of bad luck. Maybe The Hockey Gods will shine on them at long last.” Share your thoughts by emailing live@theathletic.com. Anthony Stolarz put up sparkling numbers in Florida last year, with 21.7 goals saved above expected in 27 games, which technically beat Sergei Bobrovsky’s 15.8 in 58 games. But once the playoffs rolled around, that didn’t matter. Bobrovsky was The Guy for the Panthers on their way to a Stanley Cup. Stolarz has to prove he can match that, especially in a high-volume starter’s role he’s unfamiliar with. Four quality starts in a six-game series against Ottawa is a good start, but this matchup against his former teammates is the test. Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world The project is nascent and executives envision launching the service sometime next year, according to people familiar with the matter. 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Odds accurate as of time of publication. For latest odds and markets, go to ESPN BET. Game 1 puck Line: Maple Leafs +1.5 (-265) Best bets: The Maple Leafs had some demons to exorcise in Round 1 and while it was touch and go for a few moments but this series should be about as good as we've come to expect .. and the difference is going to come in the margins Are the Maple Leafs' bottom six up to the task With the favored team by the oddsmakers actually being the road team for Game 1 there's an opportunity to let the Leafs have their home-game advantage but take the Panthers in the long run with enhanced odds The Maple Leafs to win Game 1 and lose the series checks in at +300 as opposed to the -175 odds for just taking the Panthers to win the series it's arguably worth taking on a series spread take as Panthers -1.5 series spread pushes the payout to +110 so long as they take care of business in six games or fewer I've got to stick to my guns in taking the Leafs to go all the way this season so I'm leaning the other way with the Maple Leafs to win Game 1 and win the series (+230) It feels like this Leafs team has a strong tailwind headed into Round 2 On the player front, Carter Verhaeghe has been a "Leafs killer" going back to when the Cats dispatched the Leafs in the 2023 playoffs (three goals in five games) Verhaeghe posted two goals and four points in four games and also managed an astronomical 25 total shot attempts (seven shots on goal five missed shots and 13 shot attempts blocked) He has pretty long odds in a lot of the player categories -- most goals in series (+1000) most shots on goal in series (+1000) and score a hat trick in any game (+1100) -- that dovetail with his history against Toronto the sportsbooks have the lower seed favored to take the series in this matchup which makes the Game 1/series winner combos more interesting I'd even lean the same way as the other series by nature taking the Capitals to win Game 1 and lose the series (+320) as a backdoor way to improve the odds of taking the Hurricanes to win The Caps and Canes split four games in the regular season, with the Hurricanes getting the slight edge for pushing one of their loses to a shootout. Alex Ovechkin played in three of the contests eight missed shots and 10 shot attempts blocked across four games If the Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup, who wins the Conn Smythe? Sebastian Aho (14-1) is getting better as the playoffs get deeper scoring equal or more points in each subsequent game against the Devils The move to add Svechnikov to his wing only makes this top line more powerful and his proficiency for game-winning goals continues with an overtime game-winner in the first series Alex Ovechkin's odds didn't improve much between rounds but that's likely more to do with how likely the sportsbooks think the Capitals are to win the Cup no question -- their superior team defense goaltending and scoring depth should suffice in pushing Vegas through in six Eichel series total points over 6.5 (-125) is even more attractive especially if the series lasts at least six games the club's top center banged out 1.22 points per contest He also collected nine against the Oilers when they met up in the postseason two years ago how about Evan Bouchard to record 2+ shots on goal in each game (+320) Bouchard failed to register a minimum of a pair only once through six contests with the Kings a standout performer in the opening round -- and a big reason the Oilers are still playing -- the blue-liner is bound to continue peppering the net often enough checking off this box every single game is a bit of an ask That McDavid's odds dropped from +1600 since the launch of the first round speaks volumes Never mind that he's leading the league with 1.83 points per game or that he's the current favorite for the award How do you wager against the guy who won the honor when his team lost in last year's Final I'm sticking with the heart and soul of this Golden Knights squad One of the game's most effective two-way forwards Stone is expected to bring his best against Edmonton's two standout superstars If the Knights manage to hurdle the Oilers and eventually beat whoever emerges from the East it will be because of a superlative showing from one of the game's most well-rounded skaters Stars +1.5 (-325)Series winner: Stars (-165) With your consent we may collect cookies and information to enhance our service Sportsnet Announces 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round Coverage Details, Beginning April 19 Citytv Release: Dina Pugliese returns to Breakfast Television with New Co-Host Tim Bolen Toronto Blue Jays on Sportsnet: 2025 Season Preview May 5, 2025 – Sportsnet continues its exclusive coverage of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, delivering every moment of the Second Round for fans across Canada on Sportsnet, Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet 360, and CBC, and via live stream on Sportsnet+ (full schedule below) Ron MacLean and David Amber host Hockey Central pre-game, intermission, and post-game alongside experts Kevin Bieksa, Elliotte Friedman, Kelly Hrudey, Jennifer Botterill, Luke Gazdic The panel will be joined by New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen for select games select Saturday night games will also air on Hockey Night in Canada: Punjabi Edition on OMNI Television complementary Stanley Cup Playoffs coverage and can’t-miss content across its TV and streaming Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sportsnet – Second Round Broadcast Schedule **All broadcasts available to stream on Sportsnet+ ***Schedule subject to change; most up-to-date broadcast details available online The North Haven Private Assets Fund will offer exposure to co-investments and secondaries in the lower middle market The firm’s $1.6 trillion investment-management arm hasn’t set a fundraising target but it could gather “a few billion dollars in the near to medium term,” Neha Champaneria Markle You will receive mail with link to set new password let's pause to take a look at the latest odds to win the Stanley Cup Despite the opening round giving us some unbelievable moments the Dallas Stars were the only team to win as underdogs in the opening round set at plus-money to beat the Colorado Avalanche That means all eight remaining teams have a legitimate shot to win it all The longest odds on the board at just 10-1 something we haven't seen in the second round in recent memory It's all setting up for must-watch television on a nightly basis Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook The Florida Panthers are favored to win the Stanley Cup in back-to-back years after eliminating the Tampa Bay Lightning in the opening round The Panthers have won the Eastern Conference in two straight years and won the Stanley Cup last year beating the Edmonton Oilers in seven games after needing a late third-period comeback against the Avalanche in Game 7 in order to advance are right behind the Panthers at +420 odds and Winnipeg Jets are all tied at 10-1 for the longest odds While those teams all still have a legitimate shot it's clear the oddsmakers believe the Panthers and Golden Knights are a step above them ahead of the second round If I'm placing a bet on the Stanley Cup winner before the puck drops in the second round They have continuously been a top three team in virtually every metric for the past handful of years but have failed to live up to their potential then the playoffs come around Not only do they have the advanced metrics of a Stanley Cup winner but they have been getting unbelievable goaltending as well Frederik Andersen posted a strong .936 save percentage against the Devils in Round 1 the best amongst all goalies in the first round If Andersen can keep that level of play up Pick: Hurricanes +490 The Panthers' only problem in the regular season was they struggled scoring at times They're going to be a tough team for anyone to beat let alone a Maple Leafs team that is notorious for not showing up in the postseason Pick: Panthers -184 The Hurricanes have the advanced metrics and now they have the goaltending Carolina also has the best penalty kill in the league which is going to go a long way in shutting down Alexander Ovechkin and the scoring of the Capitals Washington is in over its head in this one Pick: Hurricanes -170 The Oilers have everything you want in a Stanley Cup winner except for goaltending They benched Stuart Skinner in favor of Calvin Pickard sporting an .893 save percentage against the Kings The Golden Knights are too deep to lose to a team with a glaring weakness like the Oilers do Pick: Golden Knights -118 I might be naive in trusting Connor Hellebuyck but the likely back-to-back Vezina Trophy winner is too good a goalie to fail to show up in this series Doing enough in a double-overtime Game 7 against the Blues could have been exactly what he needed to get his confidence back The Jets had the second back expected goal differential amongst all teams in the opening round at +0.82 goals per 60 minutes Pick: Jets +138 Create a new FanDuel Sportsbook account, and you can get $250 in bonus bets if you win your first $5 wager. Download the FanDuel app and deposit a minimum of $5 to claim your new-user bonus today Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help You can check out all of Iain's bets here The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Jonathan and Judy Bloomer were among the seven people who died when the large luxury yacht sank in August 2024 analyst Michael Cyprys from Morgan Stanley has adjusted his price target for KKR maintaining an "Equal-Weight" rating on the stock The price target has been raised from $114.00 to $120.00 This adjustment reflects Morgan Stanley's updated valuation model for KKR indicating expectations of potential stock price growth The current price target of $120.00 is a notable increase from the previous target of $114.00 suggesting confidence in KKR's financial outlook Investors may want to consider this new price target as they evaluate their portfolio strategies With Morgan Stanley maintaining its "Equal-Weight" rating the stock remains a balanced option within the investment community Morgan Stanley’s stock price (MS) surged in latest intraday trading while hurt previously by piercing the downward short-term trend line with the stock managing to shake off negative pressure from the 50-day SMA despite a string of negative signals from the Stochastic after reaching overbought levels indicating the strength of the positive momentum Therefore we expect more gains for the price targeting the important resistance of $126.35 Dell Technologies’ stock price (DELL) rose in latest intraday trading bumping into the resistance of the 50-day SMA amid the dominance of the main downward trend as the price trades alongside the secondary short-term trend line with negative signals emerging from the Stochastic after reaching overbought levels Therefore we expect the stock to decline and target the support of $86.90 provided the resistance of $101.30 holds on Nvidia Corporation’s stock price (NVDA) rose in latest intraday trading trespassing the resistance of the 50-day SMA in an important step aimed at shaking off its negative pressure with the price tackling the pivotal resistance of $115.10 representing a major fork in the road that will decide the path ahead with the dominance of the upward correctional trend coupled with  positive signals from the Stochastic despite reaching overbought levels.  provided the aforementioned resistance of $115.10 is reliably breached Generac Holdings’ stock price (GNRC) edged higher in latest intraday trading and tested the pivotal resistance of $115.65 amid the dominance of the main downward trend in the short term with ongoing negative pressure due to trading below the 50-day SMA coupled with negative signals from the Stochastic after reaching overbought levels.  Therefore we expect the stock to return lower and target the support of $99.50 provided the resistance of $115.65 holds on The actress, who played Karen Taylor The 48-year-old recently shared a snap on Instagram posing with her sister where she praised her in a heartfelt birthday tribute Rocking a boho-chic vibe with an embroidered floral waistcoat over a white vest paired with a long khaki skirt and oversized sunglasses BBC's own Lorraine looked entirely different as she beamed next to her sibling She posted the pic with the touching message: "Happy Birthday to my beautiful sister Karen In addition to showing off her transformed slender physique Lorraine was seen cheering at the London Marathon rooting for snooker player Frankie Jakeway Sharing a mix of photos and videos from the event on social media she enjoyed a sunny day out in the capital Lorraine was a fixture in EastEnders for seven fantastic years before her character Karen Taylor got caught up in an elaborate fake kidnapping caper involving her son Keanu Taylor and his beau Sharon Watts' tot Albie Watts She looked incredible in her new snap(Image: lorraine_stanley_/instagram)Her last hurrah on the show aired in December 2023 after nicking a tidy sum of dough from hardman Phil Mitchell and hightailing it out of there 2024 saw Lorraine popping back into Walford for a few fleeting scenes following the grisly discovery of her on-screen son Keanu's remains and attending his send-off But don’t get your hopes up about a full-time comeback; Lorraine's sung her swan song on that front insisting her stint on the soap is well and truly finito She left the door ajar for a return(Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)Talking to The Sun previously she said: "Once you've done a soap I'm happy doing what I'm doing." cracking it ajar with: "They've left the door open I made that special appearance and it was nice to see everyone and be a part of the family again." 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The first round of the NHL playoffs went out with a bang with two third-period comebacks in Game 7s, including a last-second tying goal for Winnipeg on Sunday night While Winnipeg and Dallas are probably still buzzing from those dramatic wins the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes lead the odds to win the Stanley Cup The defending champion Panthers dispatched in-state foe Tampa Bay in five games and are +425 to lift the Cup on BetMGM Those odds for favorites paint the picture of a wide-open playoff field That was the case before the playoffs started The Washington Capitals have the longest odds of the eight teams remaining where only three teams have odds shorter than +1000 The NHL playoffs are always full of surprises but this year in particular has no clear-cut favorite or top team Before the playoffs, Colorado was in the top group with Florida and Carolina, but the Avalanche blew a two-goal lead in the third period of Game 7 on Saturday The first Canadian team in the mix is the Edmonton Oilers at +525 Three of the five Canadian teams that made the playoffs made it to the second round With a healthy number of teams still alive and none of them playing each other in the second round maybe this is the year Canada can end its Stanley Cup drought The last time a Canadian team won the Cup was Montreal in 1993 While Edmonton is ahead of Vegas (+650) in the futures odds the two teams have matching -110 odds to win that upcoming second-round series McDavid is the favorite to win the Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the playoffs Dallas’ Mikko Rantanen (+1100) and McDavid’s teammate Leon Draisaitl (+1300) are next it’s no surprise that the three Canadian teams also have the longest Cup droughts of the eight teams still alive Toronto’s last triumph was all the way back in 1967 and Winnipeg has never won the Cup The Jets won the Presidents’ Trophy (best regular season record) this season for the first time but are still only ahead of Washington in the futures odds Betting/odds links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic The Athletic maintains full editorial independence Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication Dan Santaromita is a senior editor for sports betting who has worked at The Athletic since 2021. 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Follow Dan on Twitter @TheDanSanto Americana Partners and LPL announced new additions to their advisory networks on Monday with Americana welcoming an elite quartet of breakaway advisors and LPL extending record of recruitment from Osaic which is part of the Dynasty Financial Partners Network revealed it has expanded its ultra-high-net-worth footprint with the addition of a four-person team from Morgan Stanley previously managed $1.5 billion in client assets and brings extensive experience working with family offices Moldawer, whose 37-year record as a Finra-registered broker also includes an eight-year stint at UBS takes on the role of managing director and private wealth advisor Gutkowski and Carsey both join as senior vice presidents with Gutkowski focusing on corporate retirement plans and Carsey offering his expertise to family offices “They are true professionals in every sense of the word and have built a solid reputation and track record among the ultra-high net worth community in Texas and beyond,” Ron Thacker, president of Americana Partners, said in a statement Monday “I have known Palmer and his team for nearly 20 years and have seen first-hand how they put their clients’ interests first.” Americana CEO Jason Fertitta said the addition reflects the firm’s ongoing effort to attract like-minded professionals “Palmer and his team share our commitment to helping successful families and institutions navigate the ever-changing world of investing and wealth planning,” he said is part of the Dynasty Financial Partners network and also maintains a Latin America-focused international division Most recently in March, Americana took its first step outside Texas with the acquisition of Los Angeles-based Boulevard Family Wealth the sixth since launching in 2019 with $2.6 billion in AUM LPL Financial revealed it has brought on Northern Advisory Group comprising 10 advisors who were previously affiliated with Osaic the group collectively manages about $300 million in advisory “We really take the time to understand our clients’ fiscal goals – both in the short and long-term – by asking where they would like to be in 10- get our clients’ buy-in and then work with them to make adjustments over the years to help them pursue their financial goals.” “Client education is key because we want our clients to understand the process and take an active role in their financial futures We want them to ask questions and take a vested interest in how their money is invested.” The Motley Fool is a financial services company dedicated to making the world smarter The Motley Fool reaches millions of people every month through our premium investing solutions free guidance and market analysis on Fool.com Shares in toolmaker and engineered fastener company Stanley Black & Decker (SWK -2.08%) slumped by 21.9% in April, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence The Liberation Day tariffs President Trump announced at the start of the month are significantly affecting its business and management promptly lowered its full-year guidance on its first-quarter earnings presentation at the end of the month Management estimates the tariffs imposed in April, which came on top of previously announced tariffs, will result in a negative $0.75 impact on earnings per share (EPS) in 2025 reducing its full-year guidance accordingly The midpoint of its full-year adjusted EPS guidance is now $4.50 management lowered its 2025 free cash flow forecast to $500 million from $750 million these estimates would put the stock at 13.6 times earnings in 2025 and 19 times FCF presuming 2025 proves a trough and management's plan to mitigate the impact of tariffs takes hold with all parties attesting to the desire to lower tariffs both walking back the scope of the tariffs even Stanley Black & Decker's amended guidance carries some risk and the company will also need to reshape its supply chain of which $0.9 billion to $1 billion comes from China and $1.2 billon to $1.3 billion from Mexico only a third of which is exempt from tariffs under the USMCA rules along with $1.5 billion to $1.6 billion from the rest of the world -- mainly Taiwan It's not just China; substantive tariffs are also imposed on its other Asian suppliers It will take time to shift sourcing away from those countries and increase USMCA-compliant imports from Mexico the price increases that the company has already implemented may negatively affect its sales the possibility of higher general inflation from the tariffs could lead to higher interest rates and slow demand for DIY and professional tools and fasteners for the auto market but the stock looks like a decent value if you think the company can adjust and meet its full-year guidance Lee Samaha has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. 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