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Oxford Industries: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:46:06 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — ATLANTA (AP) — Oxford Industries Inc. (OXM) on Thursday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $32 million.The Atlanta-based company said it had net income of $2 per share. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and non-recurring costs, were $2.28 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.14 per share.The owner of the Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer and Southern Tide clothing lines posted revenue of $382.5 million in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $378.7 million.For the year, the company reported profit of $165.7 million, or $10.19 per share. Revenue was reported as $1.41 billion.For the current quarter ending in April, Oxford Industries expects its per-share earnings to range from $3.60 to $3.80. Analysts surveyed by Zacks had forecast adjusted earnings per share of $1.13.The company said it expe...

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate OK with Jan. 6 participant

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:46:06 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court said Thursday that he had no problem with someone who was on the U.S. Capitol grounds during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection campaigning for him across the state in the waning days of the high stakes race, calling his work “invaluable.”Dan Kelly on Wednesday posted a video on Twitter of himself standing side-by-side with conservative activist Scott Presler and thanking him for his work. Presler, a Virginia native, planned several “stop the steal” rallies in addition to being on the Capitol grounds the day of the insurrection. Presler also described the siege on the Capitol as “the largest civil rights protest in American history.”When asked Thursday about Presler’s attendance at the insurrection, Kelly said he was “not really familiar with his background.”“But what I can say, I appreciate a great deal the work that he’s doing here in Wisconsin,” Kelly said. “I think it is invaluable.”Majority...

KB Home, Worthington rise; MillerKnoll, Trupanion fall

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:46:06 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Thursday:KB Home, up $2.77 to $39.57.The homebuilder beat analysts’ fiscal first-quarter profit and revenue forecasts.Worthington Industries Inc., up $8.21 to $61.34.The metal manufacturer reported strong fiscal third-quarter financial results.MillerKnoll Inc., down 91 cents to $19.73.The furniture maker gave investors a weak profit forecast.Steelcase Inc., up 43 cents to $7.61.The office furniture maker beat Wall Street’s fourth-quarter profit and revenue forecasts.Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., up $50.86 to $802.16.The biotechnology company gave investors an encouraging update on a lung condition treatment.Accenture Plc., up $18.39 to $271.66.The consulting company’s fiscal second-quarter earnings beat analysts’ forecasts.General Mills Inc. up $2.28 to $82.15The maker of Cheerios and other packaged foods reported strong fiscal third-quarter financial results.Trupanion Inc., down $1...

Quest Resource: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:46:06 GMT

THE COLONY, Texas (AP) — THE COLONY, Texas (AP) — Quest Resource Holding Corp. (QRHC) on Thursday reported a loss of $3.3 million in its fourth quarter.The The Colony, Texas-based company said it had a loss of 17 cents per share.The recycling company posted revenue of $62.3 million in the period.For the year, the company reported a loss of $6 million, or 31 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $284 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on QRHC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/QRHCSource

Why the religious fast for Ramadan, Lent and other holy days

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:46:06 GMT

Muslims around the world are welcoming the start of Ramadan, a month of fasting, increased worship, heightened charity, good deeds and community. Christians are also fasting during Lent, the 40-day period of penance and prayer ahead of Easter, which marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Fasting across religions is practiced for a wide range of reasons that include spiritual purification and self-discipline. Here is a quick look at fasting as an act of faith:BUDDHISM — In Buddhism, fasting is recognized as one of the methods for practicing self- control. Buddhist monks generally refrain from taking solid food after noon every day. CHRISTIANITY — In Christianity, fasting is used as a way to purify the body, practice self-control and save resources to give to the poor. — Many Pentecostal Christians fast in anticipation that it will equip them to experience the Holy Spirit more powerfully. — During Lent, many Christians observe a 40-day period of penanc...

Board rules to allow officers in all Denver Public Schools high schools

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:46:06 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Following a shooting at East High School, the Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding an urgent session Thursday.The urgent session began at 10 a.m. and comes on the heels of a shooting that injured two faculty members. The two deans were shot while searching a student who attended the school.After a private executive session of the meeting, the DPS website announced that classes are canceled for the entire district Friday, March 24, and it is a non-student contact mental health day for all DPS students and employees.There are lots of questions coming from parents, students and the community about the future of school safety. East High shooting victim returns home School resource officers were a big topic after Wednesday. In 2020, DPS voted to remove all SROs from campuses. DPS Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero is now calling for at least one armed police officer to be posted on all high school campuses. The board remained in executive session until afte...

Coroner: Denver East shooting suspect died of self-inflicted gunshot wound

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:46:06 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Park County Coroner says that the Denver East High School shooting suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.The determination was part of the coroner's preliminary autopsy report, which was released Thursday afternoon. The latest: Board rules to allow officers in Denver Public Schools That shooting suspect, 17-year-old Austin Lyle, is accused of bringing a gun to school and shooting two administrators around 10 a.m. Wednesday. This happened during a daily search of him and his property that was part of a safety plan put in place after he transferred to Denver East following his expulsion from Overland High School.One of the two administrators was released from the hospital Wednesday afternoon, the other remained in serious condition Thursday.After the shooting, Lyle left the school in a red Volvo which was found outside Bailey late Wednesday afternoon. His body was found in the woods near the car several hours later. Denver Public Schools student disci...

Denver weather: Spring rain and snow showers this weekend

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:46:06 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Snow will continue in the Colorado mountains through tonight. A few rain and snow showers will drift across Denver weather through the late evening hours. The mountains will get several inches of accumulation. The metro area could see some patchy, light, grassy accumulation as forecast by Pinpoint Weather, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast.Snowfall forecast through Friday night from Colorado's Most Accurate ForecastWeather tonight: Showers then clearing and coldThe rain and snow showers will come to an end around midnight across the Denver metro area. Snow will also end in the mountains. As the skies start to clear, overnight temperatures will quickly fall below freezing across most of Colorado. The coldest readings will be in the high country, with single digits and teens possible. Denver temperatures will reach into the upper 20s. IRS: How to avoid impersonation scams as tax deadline nears Overnight lows from Pinpoint WeatherWeather tomorrow: Late day s...

Ultra busy: South Florida gears up for big weekend filled with special events

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:46:06 GMT

A flurry of high-profile events in Miami-Dade County will keep visitors and local residents busy this weekend, and officials said they’re taking steps to help make sure everyone stay safe.South Florida will be packed with people visiting from all corners of the globe, and locals will also be getting in on the fun.Several major events are taking over Miami-Dade, with the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium.Spring breakers have already descended on Miami Beach, but the biggest draw promises to be the Ultra Music Festival in downtown Miami.“This is our first time out here in Florida, our first time at a festival like this. I’m from [Los Angeles], so I’m a bit used to the traffic, but honestly, this is such a new environment, and it’s all pretty exciting,” said an attendee.Big plans are underway to help keep everyone safe.In Miami Beach, city commissioners opted against imposing a curfew this weekend, but they voted to have liquor stores close at 6 p.m., Thursday thr...

Freight train cars derail in Ayer, authorities say no hazardous materials involved

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:46:06 GMT

Several train cars carrying what officials described as “trash/recycling” materials through Ayer went off the tracks on Thursday, leaving multiple, large containers on their side.Emergency crews could be seen surveying the damage around noontime after multiple freight train cars completely derailed by Sculley Road, while several others were left leaning off the tracks.A SKY7 camera spotted at least five cargo cars that had gone off the rails, with some of the large, blue containers they were carrying landing close to a nearby road.According to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, no hazardous materials were involved in the incident.MEMA noted on social media that the containers were “reportedly carrying trash/recycling” at the time.In a statement, a CSX spokesperson told 7NEWS the incident happened just before 12 p.m. involving a freight train operated by Springfield Terminals on a line jointly owned with Norfolk Southern.The spokesperson said five ...