HCA Healthcare Boosts FY25 Outlook
[ad_1] While reporting financial results for the second quarter on Friday, HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) raised its earnings and revenue guidance for the full-year 2025. For fiscal 2025, the company continues to project earnings in a range of $25.50 to $27.00 per share and revenues between $74.00 and $76.00 billion. Previously, the company expected earnings in a range of $24.05
Pre-market Movers: LHAI, OCTO, IXHL, COUR, NXTC.
[ad_1] California-based Linkhome Holdings Inc. (LHAI) is up over 120 percent in Friday’s pre-market trading. The following are some of the other stocks making big moves in Friday’s pre-market trading. [ad_2] Source link
Rapid Urbanization, Land-use Change, Changing Climate Trigger Flash Floods: WMO
[ad_1] The UN World Meteorological Organization has said that more intense downpours and glacier outburst floods are becoming increasingly frequent, with deadly consequences for communities caught off guard. “Flash floods are not new, but their frequency and intensity are increasing in many regions due to rapid urbanization, land-use change and a changing climate,” said Stefan Uhlenbrook, WMO Director of Hydrology,
US Offers Reward For Information On North Koreans Over Illicit Revenue Generation
[ad_1] The U.S. Department of State’s Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program has offered rewards totaling up to $15 million for information leading to the arrests and/or convictions of North Korean nationals Sim Hyon-sop and six co-conspirators involved in North Korea’s malicious and illicit revenue generation schemes. North Korea’s revenue generation schemes, which include cryptocurrency theft, illicit information technology work, trafficking
Trump Signs Order To Restore Order In American Cities
[ad_1] President Donald Trump has signed an Executive Order to restore order to American cities and remove vagrant individuals from its streets, redirecting federal resources toward programs that tackle substance abuse. The Order directs the Attorney General to reverse judicial precedents and end consent decrees that limit State and local governments’ ability to commit individuals on the streets who are
Wabash National Slashes FY25 Outlook
[ad_1] While reporting financial results for the fourth quarter on Wednesday, Wabash National Corp. (WNC) slashes its earnings and sales guidance for the full-year 2025. For fiscal 2025, the company now projects a loss of $1.15 per share on revenues of $1.6 billion. Previously, the company expected a loss of $0.60 per share on revenues of $1.8 billion for the
Columbia University To Pay $200 Mln To Federal Govt. To Settle Claims
[ad_1] The Trump administration has secured a settlement with Columbia University to address violations of federal civil rights laws and to restore fairness, merit, and safety in higher education. As per the agreement, Columbia will not engage in unlawful racial discrimination in hiring, admissions, or university programming. Columbia will provide access to all relevant data and information to rigorously assess
Volkswagen Stock Up On Volume Growth, Despite Weak Q2 Profit, Outlook Cut
[ad_1] Shares of Volkswagen Group were gaining around 4 percent in the German trading after the automajor reported Friday slightly higher sales volume in the second quarter, even though profit and revenues were lower and the firm trimmed fiscal 2025 outlook. The latest results were hit by higher sales of lower-margin all-electric models, as well as increased US import tariffs
Sensient Technologies Reaffirms FY25 Outlook
[ad_1] While reporting financial results for the second quarter on Friday, Sensient Technologies Corp. (SXT) reaffirmed its adjusted earnings and revenue growth guidance for the full-year 2025. For fiscal 2025, the company now projects earnings in a range of $3.13 to $3.23 per share and local currency adjusted earnings growth in the high single-digit to double-digit on revenue growth in
BJP A.P. president P.V.N. Madhav launches ‘Saaradhyam’ campaign
[ad_1] In the context of India’s progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP Andhra Pradesh State president P.V.N. Madhav unveiled the logo of the ‘Saaradhyam’ campaign at the BJP State office here on Friday. Speaking to the media, Mr. Madhav announced that he would be commencing a state-wide tour, beginning with a symbolic visit to Kadapa, considered
Russia Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate By 200 Bps
[ad_1] Russia’s central bank slashed its benchmark rate by 200 basis points on Friday citing faster than expected fall in inflationary pressures and slowing domestic demand. The Board of Directors of Bank of Russia reduced the key rate to 18.00 percent from 20.00 percent. The bank had reduced the rate by 100 basis points in June, which was the first
Russia Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate By 200 Bps
[ad_1] Russia’s central bank slashed its benchmark rate by 200 basis points on Friday citing faster than expected fall in inflationary pressures and slowing domestic demand. The Board of Directors of Bank of Russia reduced the key rate to 18.00 percent from 20.00 percent. The bank had reduced the rate by 100 basis points in June, which was the first
NextCure Soars On Encouraging Preclinical Data Of Brittle Bone Disease Drug Candidate
[ad_1] Shares of NextCure Inc. (NXTC) are up nearly 30% at $6.60 in premarket trading on Friday, following encouraging preclinical data of its brittle bone disease drug candidate, NC605. Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), or brittle bone disease, is a rare disorder that results in high bone turnover, abnormal bone formation, bone fragility, and recurrent fractures. There is no cure for OI.
Justice Dept Sues New York City Over ‘Sanctuary Policies’
[ad_1] The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against New York City, Mayor Eric Adams, and several other city officials to challenge New York’s so-called “sanctuary city” laws. In the complaint, the Justice Department alleges that New York’s sanctuary policies have allowed dangerous criminals to roam the streets and commit heinous crimes within the community. These policies reflect an intentional
Lear Restores FY25 Net Sales Guidance In Line With Estimates
[ad_1] While reporting financial results for the second quarter on Friday, automotive technology company Lear Corp. (LEA) restored its core operating earnings and net sales guidance for the full-year 2025. For fiscal 2025, the company now projects core operating earnings in a range of $955 million to $1.095 billion on net sales between $22.47 billion and $23.07 billion. On average,
Caution In World Markets
[ad_1] Sentiment in world markets remains mixed as investors digested a fresh batch of corporate earnings and forward guidance. Markets also watched keenly the developments on the trade front. Anxiety ahead of key macroeconomic updates and decisions in the ensuing week including the Fed’s interest rate decision also weighed on sentiment. Wall Street Futures have recorded mild gains. Major benchmarks
German Business Sentiment Strongest In More Than A Year
[ad_1] German business confidence improved to the highest level in more than a year in July despite heightening trade tensions, survey results from the Munich-based ifo Institute showed on Friday. The business climate index registered 88.6 in July, up from 88.4 in the previous month. The reading was below forecast of 89.0 but it reached the highest since May 2024.
German Business Sentiment Strongest In More Than A Year
[ad_1] German business confidence improved to the highest level in more than a year in July despite heightening trade tensions, survey results from the Munich-based ifo Institute showed on Friday. The business climate index registered 88.6 in July, up from 88.4 in the previous month. The reading was below forecast of 89.0 but it reached the highest since May 2024.
France To Officially Recognize A Palestinian State
[ad_1] French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will officially recognize a Palestinian state in September. “Consistent with its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, I have decided that France will recognize the State of Palestine,” Macron wrote on X Thursday. The French leader said he will make this announcement officially before the United
French Consumer Sentiment Improves Marginally
[ad_1] French consumer confidence improved marginally in July, monthly survey results from the statistical office INSEE showed Friday. The consumer sentiment index rose to 89 in July from 88 in the previous month. The score was expected to remain unchanged at 88. The survey showed that assessment about personal financial situation, both past and future, improved slightly in July with
‘Four attempts made to kill him’: Opposition ‘plotting’ conspiracies to assassinate Tejashwi Yadav, says ex-Bihar CM Rabri Devi | Patna News
[ad_1] Rabri Devi, former Bihar CM, claimed Tejashwi Yadav’s life is in danger. She alleged four past assassination attempts. She blamed BJP-JD(U) for conspiracies. Her allegations followed a chaotic incident in the Bihar Legislative Assembly. PATNA: Former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi on Friday said the life of her son Tejashwi Prasad Yadav is in danger, stating there have been
European Shares Subdued With Trade Talks In Focus
[ad_1] European stocks were subdued on Friday as investors waited for the latest updates on EU-U.S. trade talks ahead of the August 1 deadline. In economic releases, German business morale improved less than expected in July, a survey showed today. The Ifo institute’s business climate index rose to 88.6 in July from 88.4 in June while analysts had expected a
Asian Shares Mostly Lower As US Tariff Deadline Nears
[ad_1] Asian stocks ended mostly lower on Friday ahead of a key week featuring U.S. tariff decisions, big tech earnings and central bank meetings. The dollar steadied near two-week lows as focus shifted to the Fed and BoJ meetings due next week, with both expected to hold rates steady. Gold dipped below $3,360 per ounce after U.S. President Donald Trump
Indian mission in Thailand issues travel advisory amidst ongoing unrest
[ad_1] A Cambodian military personnel stands on a BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launcher, around 40 km (24 miles) from the disputed Ta Moan Thom temple, after Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery on July 25, 2025, as their worst fighting in more than a decade stretched for a second day, in Oddar Meanchey province, Cambodia | Photo Credit: Reuters The
German Business Sentiment Data Due
[ad_1] Business confidence from Germany and retail sales from the UK are due on Friday, headlining a busy day for the European economic news. At 2.00 am ET, the Office for National Statistics releases UK retail sales data for June. Sales are forecast to grow 1.2 percent month-on-month in June, in contrast to the 2.7 percent decrease in May. At