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Carrols Restaurant: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 01:43:18 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. (TAST) on Thursday reported net income of $864,000 in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Syracuse, New York-based company said it had profit of 1 cent. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were less than 1 cent on a per-share basis.The restaurant operator posted revenue of $445.2 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TAST at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TASTSource

Apyx: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 01:43:18 GMT

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Apyx Medical Corporation (APYX) on Thursday reported a loss of $3.5 million in its first quarter.The Clearwater, Florida-based company said it had a loss of 10 cents per share.The medical device maker posted revenue of $12.1 million in the period.Apyx expects full-year revenue in the range of $59 million to $62 million.The company’s shares closed at $3.48. A year ago, they were trading at $3.43._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on APYX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/APYXSource

Charles River: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 01:43:18 GMT

WILMINGTON, Mass. (AP) — WILMINGTON, Mass. (AP) — Charles River Laboratories International Inc. (CRL) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $103.1 million.The Wilmington, Massachusetts-based company said it had net income of $2.01 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $2.78 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.59 per share.The medical research equipment and services provider posted revenue of $1.03 billion in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $988.1 million.Charles River expects full-year earnings in the range of $9.90 to $10.90 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CRL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CRLSource

Bank of England raises its main UK interest rate by quarter of a percentage point to 15-year high of 4.5%

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 01:43:18 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Bank of England raises its main UK interest rate by quarter of a percentage point to 15-year high of 4.5%.Source

9 railcars from Norfolk Southern train derail in Pennsylvania, no hazardous chemicals on board

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 01:43:18 GMT

NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — Nine railcars from a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in Pennsylvania, with no hazardous chemicals on board and no reported injuries, fire department and company officials said. The derailment happened late Wednesday outside of New Castle, the company said in a statement.“Our crews responded immediately and are actively working at the site,” the statement said. The New Castle Fire Department said that at least some of the cars that derailed contained paraffin wax, which is used to make candles, and soybeans.New Castle is about 50 miles (80 kilometers) northwest of Pittsburgh near the Pennsylvania-Ohio state line.The derailment comes amid heightened attention to rail safety nationwide after a fiery derailment in February of Norfolk Southern railcars in East Palestine, Ohio. Half of the town’s 5,000 residents were evacuated as emergency responders burned off chemicals to prevent an uncontrolled explosion.The company has renewed a promise to create a fund ...

Dillard’s: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 01:43:18 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Dillard’s Inc. (DDS) on Thursday reported fiscal first-quarter earnings of $201.5 million.The Little Rock, Arkansas-based company said it had net income of $11.85 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $11.77 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $9.07 per share.The department store operator posted revenue of $1.58 billion in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.57 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on DDS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/DDSSource

Premier League season reaches final weeks with Man City leading Arsenal in title race

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 01:43:18 GMT

The title race between Manchester City and Arsenal is headed to the wire. The fight for Champions League qualification has tightened up. It’s surely down to two from a group of four teams for relegation.There’s so much still to play for in the Premier League with only two weeks remaining.Here’s a look at the state of play at the top and the bottom:TITLE RACEAs many expected, defending champion Manchester City has produced its trademark end-of-season burst to move into first place ahead of long-time leader Arsenal, which stuttered just when a first title since 2004 was looming into view.City — enjoying a 10-match winning run in the league — leads by one point with four games left, one more than Arsenal.It’s far from over, however. City has the tougher run-in, with games to come at an Everton team fighting relegation, at home against Chelsea, and then at Brighton and Brentford — two of the more surprising teams this season with good home records. City also has ...

US Foods: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 01:43:18 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — US Foods Holding Corp. (USFD) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $82 million.The Rosemont, Illinois-based company said it had profit of 32 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and stock option expense, were 50 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 38 cents per share.The company posted revenue of $8.54 billion in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $8.52 billion.US Foods expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.45 to $2.65 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on USFD at https://www.zacks.com/ap/USFDSource

Hong Kong newspaper to stop publishing drawings by prominent cartoonist after government complaints

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 01:43:18 GMT

HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong newspaper announced Thursday it will stop publishing drawings by the city’s most prominent political cartoonist after they drew government complaints, in another example of restrictions on speech and media after a Beijing-led crackdown.Chinese-language newspaper Ming Pao did not explain why it is ending its 40-year partnership with Wong Kei-kwan on Sunday. Wong, better known by the pen name Zunzi, told The Associated Press the decision was made through mutual consultation.“Everyone knows why publication has to be halted, but no one will ‘confirm’ the reason,” he said in a text message to the AP with two emojis showing a laughing face.His comic drawings caricatured Hong Kong society’s frustrations since before the then-British colony was returned to Chinese rule in 1997.The newspaper has not responded to requests for further comment. Wong said he feels the city’s freedoms of speech and expression are shrinking but that he will continue to create as long a...

CU Boulder graduation to be held rain or shine Thursday

Published Tue, 17 Dec 2024 01:43:18 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) — The University of Colorado Boulder spring graduation ceremony is being held Thursday morning at Folsom Field. The ceremony will go on rain or shine.As of 6 a.m., it is raining in Boulder and the National Weather Service said rain could continue throughout the morning. Hail piles up on Johnstown street, damages cars in Erie Four years ago in 2019, it snowed overnight and during the commencement ceremonies. Folsom Field was covered in about three inches but the ceremony was not canceled.On Thursday, 9,538 graduates will receive diplomas.  Graduation begins at 8:30 a.m. and should last about an hour and a half.