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Universal Health Services beats fourth-quarter profit estimates on higher hospital admissions
Feb 26 (Reuters) - Hospital operator Universal Health Services UHS.N beat fourth-quarter profit estimates on Wednesday, driven by robust demand for medical care that required hospital stays. Shares of the company were up 3.8%, at $187, in after-hours trading. Hospital operators have been bene...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Cryptocurrencies
Crypto Market Sees Record Flash Crashes, What’s Going On?
The crypto market has experienced an unprecedented surge in volatility, with established coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum facing extreme price swings. Since January, the frequency of flash crashes has risen sharply, erasing billions from the market. A crypto analyst has suggested that these flash cra...NewsBTC
Wed, Feb 26
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BRIEF-CRH CEO: Further pick up in "reshoring" certainly possible amid trade worries
Feb 26 (Reuters) - CRH PLC CRH.N CEO interview with Reuters:CRH CEO - TWO MAJOR 2024 ACQUISTIONS GOING REALLY WELL, MORE UPSIDE THAN WE PROBABLY THOUGHT INITIALLYCRH CEO - EXPECTATIONS FOR PRICING IN 2025 BROADLY IN LINE WHAT WE SAID IN NOVEMBER, ANOTHER YEAR OF PRICE PROGRESSIONCRH CEO - NOT ASSUMI...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Cryptocurrencies
Trader Says This Crypto Is Mirroring Shiba Inu’s (SHIB) Price Pump From 2021: It’s Not Pepe (PEPE)
A well-known crypto trader has sparked excitement in the market by claiming that Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is mirroring the legendary Shiba Inu (SHIB) price pump of 2021. While many expected the next explosive rally to come from popular meme coins like Pepe (PEPE), it’s MUTM that’s stealing the spotlight with its surging presale momentum. Mutuum […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 26
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BRIEF-FirstEnergy Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results
Feb 26 (Reuters) - FirstEnergy Corp FE.N:FIRSTENERGY Q4 REVENUE USD 3,200 MILLION VERSUS. IBES ESTIMATE USD 4,066 MILLIONFIRSTENERGY OUTLOOK 2025 CORE EARNINGS $1.4 BILLION TO $1.5 BILLION, OR $2.40 TO $2.60 PER SHARESource text: ID:nPn2xRQTqaFurther company coverage: FE.NReuters
Wed, Feb 26
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Trump directs agencies to review, terminate 'unnecessary' contracts
Recasts headline, adds more details and background in paragraphs 3-5 WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Wednesday aimed at implementing the Department of Government Efficiency's cost-cutting drive, the White House said.The order will transf...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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BRIEF-CRH sees 2025 EBITDA of between $7.3 billion and $7.7 billion
Feb 26 (Reuters) - CRH PLC CRH.N:CRH FY SALES USD 35,600 MILLION VERSUS. IBES ESTIMATE USD 35,936 MILLIONINCREASING QUARTERLY DIVIDEND TO $0.37 (+6% Y/Y); COMMENCING NEW $0.3 BILLION QUARTERLY SHARE BUYBACKEXPECT FY 2025 NET INCOME OF $3.7 BILLION TO $4.1 BILLION; ADJUSTED EBITDA* OF $7.3 BILLION TO...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
Forward Air Corp reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Forward Air Corp FWRD.OQ reported a quarterly adjusted loss of $2.96 per share for the quarter ended December 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 81 cents. The mean expectation of six analysts for the quarter was for a loss of 5 cents per share. Wall Street...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
Teladoc Health Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Teladoc Health Inc TDOC.N reported a quarterly adjusted loss of 28 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of -17 cents. The mean expectation of twenty six analysts for the quarter was for a loss of 24 cents per share...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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Canada deports more people, predominantly those rejected for refugee status
Canada deported more people last year than at any point since at least 2015About 79% of those deported last year through November 19, 2024 were failed refugee claimantsRefugee lawyers say people being deported while appealing casesAdds response from border agency in paragraph 18By Anna Mehler Papern...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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BRIEF-Turning Point Brands Increases Common Stock Dividend
Feb 26 (Reuters) - Turning Point Brands Inc TPB.N:TURNING POINT BRANDS INCREASES COMMON STOCK DIVIDENDTURNING POINT BRANDS INC - DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $0.075 PER SHARETURNING POINT BRANDS INC - DIVIDEND INCREASED BY 7% OVER NOVEMBER 2024Source text: ID:nBw98HkjnaFurther company coverage: TP...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
CareDx Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
CareDx Inc CDNA.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 18 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of -17 cents. The mean expectation of nine analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 13 cents per share. Wall S...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
Barrett Business Services Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Barrett Business Services Inc BBSI.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 63 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 54 cents. The mean expectation of four analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 62 cents...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
Sweetgreen Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Sweetgreen Inc SG.N reported a quarterly adjusted loss of 25 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of -23 cents. The mean expectation of twelve analysts for the quarter was for a loss of 20 cents per share. Wall Str...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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BRIEF-SPS Commerce Says Approved An Increase In Size Of Board From Seven To Eight Members
Feb 26 (Reuters) - SPS Commerce Inc SPSC.O:SPS COMMERCE INC: APPROVED AN INCREASE IN SIZE OF BOARD FROM SEVEN TO EIGHT MEMBERSSource text: [ID:n0001092699-25-000014]Further company coverage: SPSC.OReuters
Wed, Feb 26
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IONQ Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
IONQ Inc IONQ.N reported a quarterly adjusted loss of 93 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of -20 cents. The mean expectation of five analysts for the quarter was for a loss of 25 cents per share. Revenue rose 9...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
Essential Utilities Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Essential Utilities Inc WTRG.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 67 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 50 cents. The mean expectation of seven analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 67 cents per s...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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BRIEF-XPO Enters Into Refinancing Amendment No. 10 To Credit Agreement
Feb 26 (Reuters) - XPO Inc XPO.N:XPO INC - ENTERS INTO REFINANCING AMENDMENT NO. 10 TO CREDIT AGREEMENTXPO INC - REFINANCING TERM LOAN B-2 FACILITY UP TO $700 MILLIONXPO INC - REFINANCING TERM LOAN B-3 FACILITY UP TO $400 MILLIONXPO INC - REFINANCING TERM LOAN B-2 FACILITY MATURES ON MAY 24, 2028XPO...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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Soccer-Amorim pleased with how Man United suffered in gritty win over Ipswich
By Peter HallMANCHESTER, England, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim was impressed by how his side were willing to suffer in order to secure a crucial 3-2 Premier League victory over Ipswich Town on Wednesday. United recovered from conceding a sloppy opening goal to lead 2-1 a...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
