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The Netherlands celebrates birthday of King Willem-Alexander

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 23:22:40 GMT

AMSTERDAM (AP) — The Netherlands celebrated the 56th birthday of King Willem-Alexander on Thursday with street markets, parties and orange-glazed pastries, even as an annual poll showed support for the monarchy continuing to decline.The king and much of his family spent part of the day in Rotterdam, where thousands of orange-clad people lined the streets to greet the royals during a walkabout. Willem-Alexander, who took the throne in 2013, is a descendant in the House of Orange dynasty.Supporters of a national republican organization staged a small demonstration, holding up signs reading “Willem The Last.” The organization complained about the cost of king’s walkabout and said in a statement on its website that it sees the monarchy as “a symbol of inequality.” An annual poll conducted for national broadcaster NOS by Ipsos ahead of the King’s Day national holiday showed support for the monarch continuing to fall after it plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic, when ...

Lincoln Electric: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 23:22:40 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — CLEVELAND (AP) — Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. (LECO) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $121.9 million.The Cleveland-based company said it had net income of $2.09 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $2.13 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.04 per share.The manufacturer of specialized welding products and other equipment posted revenue of $1.04 billion in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.03 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LECO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LECOSource

Emcor Group: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 23:22:40 GMT

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — Emcor Group Inc. (EME) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $111.5 million.On a per-share basis, the Norwalk, Connecticut-based company said it had net income of $2.32.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.83 per share.The construction and maintenance company posted revenue of $2.89 billion in the period.Emcor Group expects full-year earnings to be $9.25 to $10 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 EME at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EMESource

The Shyft Group: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 23:22:40 GMT

NOVI, Mich. (AP) — NOVI, Mich. (AP) — The Shyft Group, Inc. (SHYF) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $1.7 million.The Novi, Michigan-based company said it had profit of 5 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 12 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was breakeven on a per-share basis.The maker of chassis for Last Mile Delivery, RVs and other vehicles posted revenue of $243.4 million in the period.The Shyft Group expects full-year earnings in the range of 98 cents to $1.60 per share, with revenue in the range of $1 billion to $1.2 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SHYF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SHYFSource

AbbVie: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 23:22:40 GMT

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. (AP) — NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. (AP) — AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $239 million.The North Chicago, Illinois-based company said it had net income of 13 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and amortization costs, came to $2.46 per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.44 per share.The drugmaker posted revenue of $12.23 billion in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $12.08 billion.AbbVie expects full-year earnings in the range of $10.72 to $11.12 per share.AbbVie shares have increased slightly since the beginning of the year, while the S&P’s 500 index has increased nearly 6%. The stock has risen roughly 4% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks In...

Arnold Schwarzenegger dice que su padre fue uno de los millones de personas “absorbidas por un sistema de odio” mediante mentiras

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 23:22:40 GMT

(CNN) — El ex gobernador de California Arnold Schwarzenegger se pronunció este miércoles contra el antisemitismo y el odio, señalando su historia familiar con la esperanza de que sirva de ejemplo para otros.“Mi padre, y tantos otros millones de hombres, fueron absorbidos por un sistema de odio a través de la mentira y el engaño. Y hemos visto adónde conduce eso”, dijo Schwarzenegger a Dana Bash, de CNN, en una entrevista exclusiva, tras haberle dicho antes en un foro en la Universidad del Sur de California que había “nacido con un padre que era nazi”.“He visto de primera mano lo destrozado que estaba este hombre”, continuó. “El tipo de atrocidades que ocurrieron. Cuántos millones de personas tuvieron que morir y luego terminaron perdedores… en la Confederación, perdedores, como todos lo han hecho, esto simplemente no funciona. Vamos y llevémonos bien. Y el amor es más poderoso que el odio”.Arnold Schwarzenegger cumplió su p...

FTI Consulting: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 23:22:40 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — WASHINGTON (AP) — FTI Consulting Inc. (FCN) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $47.5 million.On a per-share basis, the Washington-based company said it had net income of $1.34.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.67 per share.The business advisory firm posted revenue of $806.7 million in the period, which topped Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $787.9 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FCN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FCNSource

Hilton Grand Vacations: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 23:22:40 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (HGV) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $73 million.The Orlando, Florida-based company said it had net income of 64 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions, were 79 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 56 cents per share.The company posted revenue of $934 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 HGV at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HGVSource

Lawmakers advance eating disorder prevention bills

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 23:22:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — According to a study by JAMA Pediatrics, young adult and adolescent cases of eating disorders saw a major increase during the pandemic. Lawmakers at the state Capitol advanced two bills this week to address the issue.The Eating Disorder Foundation, based in Denver, helps thousands of people struggling with eating disorders."Our founder Toni was struggling with her own eating disorder later in life and almost lost her life, and her loved ones didn't have anywhere to go, they didn't have any resources. So she started that support group and it built up over the years until we moved into this building," said McKenna Ganz, Eating Disorder Foundation program administrator. Supervised drug use sites tabled as legislative session nears end The group is supporting a bill Colorado lawmakers are advancing to reduce the problem in the state.A measure that cleared the Senate would prohibit health insurance companies from using body mass index — BMI — or ideal weight from being ...

7-year-old girl airlifted after being bitten by dog in Miami Gardens

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 23:22:40 GMT

Rescue crews airlifted an 8-year-old girl to the hospital after she was bitten by a dog in a Miami Gardens neighborhood, her family said.Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the scene of the incident along the 3800 block of Northwest 207th Street Road, just after 6:45 p.m., Wednesday.According to the girl’s grandmother, Carletha Rodgers, the child was playing outside when she went to a neighbor’s yard. “She was going inside her neighbor’s yard to play with her friend,” said Rodgers.Sometime later, Rodgers said, a dog from another resident’s home got loose.“The dog snuck up behind her. The other little boy, he got away, he jumped on top of the car,” she said.Surveillance video from another neighbor captured the canine chasing after the girl.Rodgers said the dog chased her granddaughter behind a blue SUV parked outside the home and bit her twice.“He immediately attacked her,” she said.Surveillance video recorded the victimR...