United States — Multiple publicly traded companies reported fourth-quarter results Thursday, showing mixed outcomes across sectors. Xcel Energy posted $567 million net income and $3.56 billion revenue, both below analyst forecasts; Cigna, IQVIA, ICE, XPO and ITT reported results that beat expectations. Omnicell posted a $2 million quarterly loss but...
United States companies reported quarterly earnings this week that largely exceeded analysts' estimates. Cardinal Health, Snap-On, AllianceBernstein, OneMain, FirstCash, Haemonetics, Regis, and Dorian LPG released results showing net income and revenues above Zacks Investment Research forecasts, with several firms raising full-year guidance. Analysts' consensus figures and company filings provided publicly...
United States. Several manufacturers and an industrial firm reported quarterly results Thursday, showing mixed performance. Marine Products posted Q4 net income of $2.4 million on $64.6 million revenue and $11.4 million annual profit. MasterCraft beat estimates with $2.5 million profit and raised guidance. Carrier missed expectations with $53 million Q4...
United States — Forecasters this week reported a cold front moving across the Southeast and Midwest, producing showers, gusty winds and temperature drops on Thursday into Friday. Agencies warned of gusts up to 35 mph, light rain totals under a quarter-inch in Central Florida, isolated snow accumulations up to one...
New Delhi: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi on Thursday, a government-backed cooperative ride-hailing platform that began after a two-month pilot and was registered on June 6, 2025. The service initially operates in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat and will expand nationwide within three years, the minister said....
United States — Meteorologists forecast an arctic system will bring snow, strong winds and plunging temperatures across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic this week. Agencies and local stations report light to moderate snowfall expected Friday into Saturday, with localized totals ranging roughly one to four inches, with isolated higher amounts in...
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — College basketball teams recorded midweek road and home victories across conferences on Wednesday. UNC Asheville beat South Carolina Upstate 76-67 as Kameron Taylor scored 21. Tulsa edged Florida Atlantic 78-76 with David Green scoring 27. Liberty defeated Delaware 75-69 behind Colin Porter's 23. Arkansas State beat Coastal...
WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified before the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday about the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s 2025 report, focusing on artificial intelligence, community banks, sanctions and financial-market risks. He told lawmakers AI is a top FSOC priority as it spreads across banking and markets, warned...
United States municipal officials implemented parking policy changes and approvals this winter in response to congestion, revenue needs, and business access concerns. Cities and counties introduced new paid zones, revised hourly and daily rates, adopted ParkMobile app-only payment, expanded paid lots, and approved an eight-story garage exception. Officials cited traffic...
Los Angeles — Federal officials traveled to Pacific Palisades Tuesday to outline President Trump’s executive order to accelerate rebuilding after the 2025 wildfires. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler met residents, hosted a roundtable and press conference to promote allowing federal loan recipients to self‑certify compliance if...
