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Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Update: Here's the Projected Increase for 2026
By now, all seniors on Social Security should have gotten their first checks for 2025. With the latest 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in effect, the average benefit has climbed to $1,976 per month. That's about $49 higher than the average in December 2024.It's better than benefits remaining s...The Motley Fool
Jan 29, 2025
Commodities
Germany's private LNG terminal fears state operator may undercut it
By Vera Eckert MUKRAN, Germany, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Private German liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal operator Deutsche ReGas says the potentially lower prices offered by state-owned Deutsche Energy Terminal to attract buyers are a threat to its business.Germany's quest to increase LNG capac...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
Stocks
IBM beats profit estimates as AI shift boosts software performance, shares surge
IBM shares rise as much as 10% after Q4 profit beatSoftware segment records biggest growth in 5 yearsAI book adds $2 billion from Q3, stands at $5 billion inception-to-dateAdds analyst comments in paragraphs 3,5; revenue forecast in paragraph 4By Arsheeya Bajwa Jan 29 (Reuters) - IBM IBM.N surpa...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
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Century Communities Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Century Communities Inc CCS.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $3.20 per share for the quarter ended December 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $2.93. The mean expectation of five analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $3.18 per share. Wall ...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
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Raymond James quarterly profit soars on capital market, wealth management strength
Jan 29 (Reuters) - Raymond James Financial RJF.N reported a 19.5% rise in first-quarter profit on Wednesday, bolstered by strong performance in its capital markets and wealth management businesses. The results extend a sturdy performance by U.S. banks in the last three months of 2024 on expectations...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
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BUZZ-ServiceNow falls after forecasting annual subscription revenue below estimates
** Shares of digital workflow company ServiceNow NOW.N fall 8.2% to $1050 in after-hours trading** NOW sees 2025 subscription revenue between $12.64 bln and $12.68 bln, vs analysts' est. of $12.83 bln, according to data compiled by LSEG** Company says that strength in the U.S. dollar would impac...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
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Ameriprise Financial Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Ameriprise Financial Inc AMP.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $9.36 per share for the quarter ended December 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $7.20. The mean expectation of twelve analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $9.05 per share. Wa...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
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Benchmark Electronics Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Benchmark Electronics Inc BHE.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 61 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 58 cents. The mean expectation of four analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 56 cents per s...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
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Heritage facing $35mn to $40mn hit from CA wildfires
By Chris MunroJan 29 - (The Insurer) - Heritage Insurance Holdings is facing a $35mn to $40mn pre-tax hit from losses arising from the California wildfires, while the Tampa, Florida-based carrier believes its Q4 2024 results will include an estimated $57mn impact from Hurricane Milton.In an update, ...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
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Landstar System Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Landstar System Inc LSTR.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.31 per share for the quarter ended December 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $1.62. The mean expectation of fourteen analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $1.35 per share. Wall...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
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Ethan Allen Interiors Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc ETD.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 59 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 67 cents. The mean expectation of two analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 61 cents per sha...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
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Trump health pick Kennedy under attack for vaccine views in contentious Senate hearing
Kennedy's vaccine views spark contentious questioning from lawmakersKennedy denies anti-vaccine label, cites his children's vaccinationsNomination tests Republican loyalty to TrumpSome Republicans concerned over Kennedy's abortion stanceAdds committee process in paragraph 13, vaccine sto...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
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WRAPUP 7-Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees no hurry to cut again
Adds Powell and Trump comments, background in paragraphs 2-5, 7, 9US central bank leaves policy rate in 4.25%-4.50% rangeOfficials still waiting for clarity on Trump policies'We do not need to be in a hurry,' Powell saysBy Howard Schneider, Michael S. Derby WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - ...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
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Hawkins Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Hawkins Inc HWKN.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 72 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 71 cents. The mean expectation of two analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 77 cents per share. Wall St...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
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Honda boosting investment in three Ohio auto plants by $300 million
Adds details, no immediate Tesla comment, background in paragraphs 5-11By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Honda Motor 7267.T said on Wednesday it will boost its investments in three Ohio auto plants by $300 million to have flexibility to build EVs, hybrids and gas-powered vehicles...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
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Las Vegas Sands Corp reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Las Vegas Sands Corp LVS.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 54 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 57 cents. The mean expectation of fourteen analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 58 cents per sha...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
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Selective Q4 CR worsens 4.8 pts to 98.5% on $100mn casualty reserve charge
By Michael LoneyJan 29 - (The Insurer) - Selective Insurance Group has reported an earnings miss and a 4.8 point combined ratio deterioration to 98.5 percent for the fourth quarter, with the results hit by $100mn of reserve strengthening in general liability and excess and surplus lines.Branchville,...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
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Wolfspeed Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Wolfspeed Inc WOLF.N reported a quarterly adjusted loss of 95 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of -55 cents. The mean expectation of fifteen analysts for the quarter was for a loss of $1.02 per share. Wall Stre...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
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Lam Research Corp reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Lam Research Corp LRCX.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 91 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 75 cents. The mean expectation of twenty three analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 88 cents per...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
