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BBULLISH HERE..............steady support-----with newbies looking....5+ up next
snort! Isn't that what bulls do?---------------I be bullish about our gem, PAYS. We got many horns coming....going forward...
my point exactly in my last post-------------if EVER it was time not to sell it's now- pretty much.....i feel snug as a bug holding long now myself.....
the fans are boo-ing those who sold into the possible breakout this day-----taking us down so unnaturally-------keep that up and pays may get stunted in its natural pps growth. Why not let a breakout happen- and sell later?--------------To each their own. But i'm boo-ing you. We might have hit 5.00 this week if you hadn't nickel and dime capitalized. (sigh)
fwiw-
HEALTH
Toddler milk is ‘potentially harmful,’ AAP warns amid calls for stricter regulations
Toddler beverages ‘undermine breastfeeding and child health,’ the World Health Organization claims
By Shiv Sudhakar Fox News
Published April 22, 2024 5:30am EDT
Families still affected by baby formula shortages
Pennsylvania mother of two Racheal Devore demanding answers from manufacturers as she struggles to find the formula needed for her baby, says prices going up.
Toddler milk products have grown into a multibillion-dollar global business, despite warnings from health authorities that the benefits of this milk formula are unproven.
The products are marketed with claims of improving brain development or immune function, but the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) warned in an Oct. 2023 report that toddler formula is "unnecessary and potentially harmful to young children."
"For healthy toddlers without a specific medical diagnosis, there is no evidence of a need [for] or benefit from toddler milk," Dr. Jenelle Ferry, a neonatologist and director of feeding, nutrition and infant development at Pediatrix Medical Group in Tampa, Florida, told Fox News Digital in an interview.
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In spite of these warnings, toddler milk has grown into a $20 billion worldwide business, according to a recent report.
"It is disappointing that regulations have not been strengthened, given package claims and marketing messages that imply toddler milks are beneficial, or even necessary, for a toddler’s healthy growth," Fran Fleming-Milici, PhD, director of marketing initiatives at the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health at the University of Connecticut, told Fox News Digital.
Toddler milk split
Toddler milk has grown into a $20 billion worldwide business, according to a recent report, even as some say that "for healthy toddlers without a specific medical diagnosis, there is no evidence of a need [for] or benefit from toddler milk." (Getty/iStock)
Infant formula vs. toddler milk
Most infants in the U.S. receive some or all of their nutrition from formula, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Standard infant formula can be supplemented with appropriate solid foods at around 4 to 6 months of age, ensuring intake of essential nutrients like iron, calcium and zinc, the AAP said in a previous statement.
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Infant formula is regulated under The Infant Formula Act, which requires that the products meet nutritional requirements as the only source for babies through the first 12 months of age, the statement added.
If a toddler beverage is intended for infants younger than 12 months, the product must comply with the FDA’s infant formula regulations in addition to all other applicable food regulations, an FDA spokesperson told Fox News Digital.
Toddler milk
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) warned in an Oct. 2023 report that toddler formula is "unnecessary and potentially harmful to young children." Advocates for the formula, however, feel differently. (iStock)
There are two different types of toddler milk on the market: transition formulas for infants and toddlers 9 months to 24 months old, and toddler milk for children 12 months to 36 months age, according to a previous research report from the NYU College of Global Public Health.
Unlike infant formulas, toddler milks are not nutritionally complete, experts said.
"A healthy diet for toddlers would limit excess processed foods, salt and sugar."
Approximately 80% of toddler milks have higher sugar content than whole milk and 100% have less protein, the AAP stated.
After toddlers are weaned off breast milk or infant formula, Ferry recommends that they drink milk and water, with the majority of their nutrients coming from solid foods.
"A healthy diet for toddlers would limit excess processed foods, salt and sugar," she said.
Regulation of toddler milk
"Toddler beverage products intended for children 1 year and older are regulated as conventional foods and must comply with the FDA’s labeling regulations," an FDA spokesperson told Fox News Digital.
"This includes providing the Nutrition Facts label, specifically for children 1 to 3 years of age."
When it comes to marketing toddler milks, manufacturers must adhere to certain rules.
Toddler milk
Most infants in the U.S. receive some or all of their nutrition from formula, according to the FDA. (iStock)
"Manufacturers cannot make claims regarding disease conditions, but can use language relating to symptoms, even if they are not supported by evidence," he told Fox News Digital in an email.
They can claim their product is lactose-free, for example — but cannot claim that it is helpful for lactase deficiency, he said.
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"Nutrient content claims or health claims are not allowed on food products intended specifically for use by infants and children under 2 years of age unless specifically provided for by regulation," added the FDA spokesperson.
"In general, the product labeling must be truthful and not misleading."
Cross-promotion in marketing and packaging
Some experts warn that infant formula and toddler milk are often marketed and packaged in a way that may lead parents to believe they are the same in terms of nutritional content.
"The cross-promotion of toddler milks with infant formula … allows for the trust caregivers have for formula brands to be transferred to a product that is not regulated, contains added sugar, and is not recommended by the AAP," warned Fleming-Milici.
Baby food
Standard infant formula can be supplemented with appropriate solid foods at around 4 to 6 months of age, ensuring intake of essential nutrients like iron, calcium and zinc, the AAP said. (iStock)
"Research shows that these messages lead caregivers to believe toddler milks are superior to their family meals and plain cow’s milk – which is much less expensive and is what experts recommend."
A WHO report noted that "formula milk marketing, not the product itself, disrupts informed decision-making and undermines breastfeeding and child health."
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Showing parents educational videos to correct misleading marketing can help to reduce sugary drink consumption in the first few years of a child’s life, Fleming-Milici’s research found.
"Exposure to the videos significantly reduced positive attitudes toward toddler milks and fruit drinks, and reduced intentions to serve both," she told Fox News Digital.
Potential nutritional benefits
Advocates, however, argue that toddler formula is helpful to many young children who don’t get the proper nutrients in their diet.
"In general, the product labeling must be truthful and not misleading."
"Research demonstrates that nutrient intake for young children often falls below adequate levels for iron, vitamins D and E, calcium, choline, potassium and fiber," a spokesperson from the Infant Nutrition Council of America (INCA) told Fox News Digital.
INCA is a Washington, D.C.-based association of manufacturers of infant formulas and toddler milks, representing brands including Abbott Nutrition, Gerber Products Company, Perrigo Nutritionals and Reckitt Benckiser.
Powdered formula
Advocates argue that toddler formula is helpful to many young children who don’t get the proper nutrients in their diet. (iStock)
"For kids 12 months to 36 months who need nutritional support, toddler nutritional drinks have been shown to contribute to nutritional intake and potentially fill nutrition gaps, as recognized globally in the international Codex Alimentarius standard," the INCA spokesperson added.
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When children need extra nutrition because of a medical condition — such as failure to thrive or an intestinal or metabolic disorder — they should receive specialty liquid nutrition rather than products marketed as toddler milk, Ferry noted.
A spokesperson from Nestlé, which makes a variety of powdered milk products for toddlers, said in response to an earlier Fox News Digital query that the company "seeks to provide a range of foods and beverages to support consumers at all stages of life."
toddler playing with bead maze
"National health studies indicate that U.S. toddlers have nutritional gaps in their diet often related to picky eating," (iStock)
The spokesperson added, "Nestlé has consistent standards that apply to our responsible marketing for products intended for babies and young children. Those standards and practices fully comply with the WHO [World Health Organization] code and follow either local law or our own policy — whichever is stricter."
A spokesperson from Similac also submitted a statement to Fox News Digital in response to an earlier query as well.
"National health studies indicate that U.S. toddlers have nutritional gaps in their diet often related to picky eating," the spokesperson said. "When they don’t do well transitioning to table foods, or won’t drink milk, our toddler drinks contain many of the complementary nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, that they may be missing in their diet."
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The spokesperson also said, "Toddler drinks may be an option to help fill nutrient gaps for these children 12 to 36 months of age. Abbott does not recommend or indicate its toddler drinks for infants under 12 months of age."
Fox News Digital also reached out to other companies that make powdered milk products for toddlers.
Parents of young children should always check with their pediatricians for the best and latest nutrition advice.
and our timing is cool- due to it being an election year, i presuppose the overall mkt will have few fears and far less volatility--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------i feel snug as a bug going into november with our pays prospects. I'm not selling my shares. WE BE DA BULLS NOW. Next earnings should be catalyst for a rocketing in pps, i suspect.
strong hands is right-------- Bullish.
agreed---------------exciting days going forward, old pal.
what a grand and steady support we have here now-------------i haven't felt this bullish in a long time. We are the ultimate COMEBACK kid from covid. And wallstreet LOVES comeback kids- because they know the new genesis usually goes as high as high gets in that form for pps going forward. We need no hype. Mark newcomer has done a remarkable job steering us through covid for our comeback: and so importantly- PAYS isn't a political play in any way whatsoever. The niche is needed by ALL americans equally for a variety of reasons. Even if economy gets rocked by some covid, pays perseveres. Spread the word, folks. PAYS is a gem. Next up- 5+
mod, PLEASE JUST DELETE MY POST---------i sure don't want to start political crap. Geesh! Everyone please just move on and pretend i didn't weigh in until mod deletes me.
1000 apologies---------let the post be deleted---------you guys got this.
probably so-----------but in 20 yrs of trading/investing, i have never had such a hard time getting home runs in the risky specs. I didn't buy the magical 7 big tech stocks pelosi did. My style simply hasn't found the same success as before. Maybe it's me. PAYS is my only true home run this year having doubled and somke already...and it has only finally woken up again. I reckon under obama or trump, babyf from mere hype alone might have reached one far higher pps.-------------I don't want to pull this topic into political crap. I was just sharing my frustration under this president that my strategies no longer worked as well is all. I fell flat on my face holding babyf. That loss was unexpected, frankly. And while i agree with your commentary, BEFORE even a flawed babys would have enjoyed a mega run on hype alone- yet did not.
under trump and obama i got rich from otc's and pennies-----------biden's mkt shut ALL OF THAT DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nada!---Under biden, 7 or 8 stocks only. Pelosi owned them.-----------------------i'm not talking political. But only a certain kind of stock has benefited under biden.
i agree, it's time.....
pual- i'm out but i read this board----------and whereas i longtime assumed you were simply a vengeful ex-employee, now you are making sense. I was a long time ago marketing major. This ceo has evcerytthing backwards.---------investors here need a miracle reversal in thinking by her- or status quo w/dead pps will continue. glta---i didn't come here to bash- just to give pual his due for being so right.
that show was fun.............he was one proud eccentric...........and IT WORKED!----------My wife thinks me just as fun and silly. Thank god for our 20 years. She let's me think i am DYNOMITE! It's fun.
Should be new posters coming over from IV pays board i started there long ago... soon----------that site is suffering a dreadful hack of porn and such. First one ever, but running into day two already. We have a great board here. Welcome to my friends from IV- anyone new!
OT- heads up IV posters---looks hacked for the first time there. First time. I've been there for years. Be careful until admin works it out. fwiw
i irresponsibly never keep up or care about shorts this and shorts thjat-----i'm too dense. all i see is our comeback kid coming back with steady volume in a golden mkt until september.---------i will ride our magic carpet------
NEW FIFTY TWO WEEK HIGH....with 5+ coming
PAYS nearing 52 week high--4.43-------------------------------5+ up next
The Prepaid Card Industry
Mar. 31, 2024 11:23 AM ETPaysign, Inc. (PAYS) Stock
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Qingshan Capital Management
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Summary
PaySign continues to experience double-digit net sales growth driven by investments in prepaid card-based payment solutions for the plasma donation industry.
The company has a strong presence with 465 plasma centers and 6.4 million cardholders, as well as sponsorship from large banks and card companies.
The recent acquisition of shares by PaySign may lead to increased demand for the stock and lower cost of capital.
time to re-up adding in pays? where will pays level off? comments welcome-
next qtr should be exquisite. They never do pr's. Will folks see this as the growth company it now again is?-------------i still see 5 on the horizon---------4+ solidly.
and today was not retail trading-----------
me happy!-----------with more to come--------volume this morning, too
Spread the word...........up next- 5+
Paysign GAAP EPS of $0.10 beats by $0.08, revenue of $13.69M beats by $1.33M
remember, it might take a few days for earnings to get rewarded PROPERLY by pps---------don't get discouraged by our turtle. The turtle always wins vs the hare. GLTA
ides of march-----------
i want 4.00+
i figured it still favors the concept---REMEMBER OLD FRIEND: Covid was a psychological negative for such things altogether.------This helps our cause.---------------------------------------------I admit, t'is my pump. lol
a week ago i happened upon some laura ingram show and she was pumping how more citizens are blood/plasma giving----------and just a minute ago here comes famous peyton manning brand new commercial sponsoring giving of blood similarly-----------on nfl channel-----------food for thought--------------gas is rising again, too....as is all inflation, too....--------------------------------------------------------------------------------could there be a good qtr coming? Methinks so.
god bless ya chilar for carrying the flag here------great board.
52 week high 3.99>>>looks like where we're headed---glta
i hope me marrying this stock PAYS off........................breaks my heart i didn't sell some and move into the rocket stock lunr. I can't chase it now.
i concur with your assessment--------still long here
i got my notice by email---total settlement appears to be only 3 million or so------------tiny in the scheme of things...Next up? 5.00+ by year end.
wow, we knew that-----you have never lied here. And thank you for your posts. Whenever anything concrete happens here on this board, i cut and paste it to my IV pays board. That topline purchase, for instance. You are appreciated. God bless.
PAYS NEEDS A RICH INVESTOR is all....just one new BIG guy...
Jan 10, 2024 -
Economy
The rich now own a record share of stocks
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Matt Phillips
, author of
Axios Markets
Data: Federal Reserve; Chart: Axios Visuals
About 93% of U.S. households' stock market wealth is held by the top 10%.
Why it matters: This stat — first spotted in the FT — is a crucial bit of context to keep in mind amid the heavily hyped surge of smaller retail investors who flocked to the stock market during and after the COVID crisis.
Details: While it's true that a record high 58% of American households do own stocks via mutual funds or as individual shares, in the aggregate the amount of stock most of these folks own is tiny.
The big picture: Despite the trauma of the last few years — the collapse of stocks in the early days of the pandemic, and the brutal bear market brought on by the Fed's rate hikes over the last couple of years — the stock market has soared over the long term.
In the last 10 years, the S&P 500 gained 155%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq rose a whopping 250%.
Between the lines: While bullish surges like those are welcome to pretty much all investors, the fact is that the majority of the gains go to the richest stockholders.
"Stock market booms primarily boost the wealth of households at the top of the wealth distribution, as their portfolios are dominated by listed and unlisted business equity," wrote three academics who studied long-term trends in wealth inequality in the U.S., in a 2020 article published in the Journal of Political Economy.
The bottom line: The U.S. market is simultaneously at its most unequal point on record — and the most democratized.
Editor's note: This story and chart were corrected to reflect that it is 93% of U.S. households' stock market wealth (not 93% of the stock market) that is held by the wealthiest 10% of those households.
mrdecember123- there has been steady buying of note recently
yaba-daba-daba-doo..............GEE Yogi!............Like the average bear, boo boo!