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Essent Group: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:34:58 GMT

HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) — HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) — Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) on Friday reported second-quarter earnings of $172.2 million.On a per-share basis, the Hamilton, Bermuda-based company said it had net income of $1.61.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.47 per share.The mortgage insurance and reinsurance holding company posted revenue of $260.1 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 ESNT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ESNTSource

National HealthCare: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:34:58 GMT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — National HealthCare Corp. (NHC) on Friday reported profit of $16.3 million in its second quarter.The Murfreesboro, Tennessee-based company said it had net income of $1.06 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 89 cents per share.The nursing home and assisted living company posted revenue of $282.6 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 NHC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NHCSource

PNM Resources: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:34:58 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — PNM Resources Inc. (PNM) on Friday reported profit of $45.4 million in its second quarter.The Albuquerque, New Mexico-based company said it had net income of 53 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 55 cents per share.The power company posted revenue of $477.2 million in the period.PNM Resources expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.65 to $2.75 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 PNM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PNMSource

LyondellBasell: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:34:58 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) on Friday reported second-quarter profit of $715 million.The Houston-based company said it had net income of $2.18 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $2.44 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.29 per share.The oil refiner and chemical company posted revenue of $10.31 billion in the period, missing Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $10.4 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LYB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LYBSource

South Korea looks to 16-year-old Casey Phair to lead rebuild after Women’s World Cup elimination

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:34:58 GMT

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — South Korea showed its age in the Women’s World Cup and is now looking toward necessary changes to get to the next level.The rebuild will be built around 16-year-old phenom Casey Phair, the first multiracial footballer named to the South Korea national team. Phair was born in South Korea to an American father and South Korean mother and resides in New Jersey in the United States.From a performance side, South Korea closed its tournament with strong play in a 1-1 draw that eliminated both teams. But sending home the two-time champion Germans is considered one of the biggest upsets in tournament history.From the emotional side, it was likely the final game for this current South Korean team, which is expecting significant turnover with 32-year-old Ji So-yun among those on the way out.South Korea coach Colin Bell is ready for new players.“We have to build a new team,” he said. “We need to look at the system in Korea and make the right decisions to secur...

Marcus & Millichap: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:34:58 GMT

CALABASAS, Calif. (AP) — CALABASAS, Calif. (AP) — Marcus & Millichap Inc. (MMI) on Friday reported a loss of $8.7 million in its second quarter.The Calabasas, California-based company said it had a loss of 23 cents per share.The commercial real estate brokerage firm posted revenue of $162.9 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 MMI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MMISource

Denver weather: Sunny, warm start to weekend with some isolated storms

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:34:58 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Mile High City and the Front Range will have plenty of sunshine on Friday with warm highs and a few isolated storms in the Denver weather forecast. Weather today: Warm and sunny start to weekendMostly sunny skies are back to finish off the workweek as highs climb into the upper 80s on Friday. I-70 closed through Glenwood Springs? Here’s how to detour A few isolated storms are possible in the afternoon with more popping up in the evening across the plains.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on Aug. 4. Weather tonight: Clear and mildSkies are mainly clear overnight Friday with light winds, which will help overnight lows dip into the upper 50s.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on Aug. 4.Looking ahead: Spotty weekend showersSaturday has better chances for a few afternoon showers and storms with warm highs in the middle 80s. Denver minimum wage rises to $18.29 in 2024, one of nation’s highest Temperatures are more refreshing on Sunday, only making it to the uppe...

Researchers race against time to save South Florida’s coral reefs amid bleaching crisis

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:34:58 GMT

KEY LARGO, Fla. (WSVN) — Concerns are mounting over the health of South Florida’s coral reefs as extreme heat continues to cause severe bleaching, putting these delicate ecosystems at risk. Researchers and organizations like the Coral Restoration Foundation are working tirelessly to save what remains of the once-thriving coral reefs off the Lower Keys.At Sombrero Reef and Cheeca Rocks off the Lower Keys, the evidence of the crisis is hard to miss. Bailey Thomasson and Alex Neufeld from the Coral Restoration Foundation have witnessed the dire situation firsthand.“Corals are screaming for our help,” said Thomasson. “Corals can really only stay bleached for a couple of weeks until they die.” “This is the worst summer that I’ve seen,” Neufeld said.The effects of rising sea temperatures have been devastating for the corals, leading to widespread bleaching, a phenomenon where corals expel the algae, their main food source, as a stress reacti...

Austrian chancellor: Right to use cash should be in constitution

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:34:58 GMT

Being able to continue using cash for payments rather than cards or digital currencies should be enshrined in the Austrian constitution, Chancellor Karl Nehammer said.“More and more people are worried that cash could be restricted as a means of payment in Austria,” he said, insisting that people have a “right to cash”. Austria has lagged begind other European countries on digital payments, with people clinging to coins and bills, particularly for smaller, everyday items.“In Austria alone, €47 billion is withdrawn from ATMs every year, and on average, every Austrian carries €102 in cash,” Nehammer said on the social media plattorm X, formerly known as Twitter. He added that 67 percent of payments under €20 are paid for in cash in Austria.Nehammer announced a three-point plan on Thursday, appointing Finance Minister Magnus Brunner to work on it. Under the plan, the right to cash would be protected in the constitution, it must also be possible to pay...

Boston police cruiser involved in crash in Roxbury 

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:34:58 GMT

Emergency crews were on scene in Roxbury Friday morning after a Boston police cruiser was involved in a crash. Police Sgt. Det. John Boyle said the crash happened around 3:40 a.m. near the intersection of Page Street and Glenway Street. Boyle said a gun was recovered and an arrest was made. No one was injured. Video from the scene showed a damaged fence near the crash site. No further information was immediately available.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.