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US claims for unemployment aid jump, but remain low

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:02 GMT

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped last week but remain low overall, even as the Federal Reserve has furiously raised interest rates to beat down inflation and cool the labor market.The Labor Department reported Thursday that applications for jobless claims for the week ending April 29 rose by 13,000 to 242,000 from 229,000 the previous week. The weekly claims numbers are considered a proxy for layoffs.The four-week moving average of claims, which flattens some of the week-to-week volatility, rose by 3,500 to 239,250.Overall, 1.81 million people were collecting unemployment benefits the week that ended April 22, about 38,0000 fewer that the previous week.American workers are enjoying unusual job security despite rising interest rates, economic uncertainty and fears of a looming recession.Source

Itron: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:02 GMT

LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. (AP) — LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. (AP) — Itron Inc. (ITRI) on Thursday reported a loss of $11.8 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Liberty Lake, Washington-based company said it had a loss of 26 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 49 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 11 cents per share.The energy and water meter company posted revenue of $494.6 million in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $468.3 million.For the current quarter ending in June, Itron expects its per-share earnings to range from 25 cents to 35 cents.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $510 million to $525 million for the fiscal second quarter. Analysts surveyed by Zacks had expected revenue of $497.7 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedin...

Suspect in deadly shooting in Midtown Atlanta has been charged with 1 count of murder, 4 counts of aggravated assault

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:02 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Suspect in deadly shooting in Midtown Atlanta has been charged with 1 count of murder, 4 counts of aggravated assault.Source

Ferrari: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:02 GMT

MARANELLO, Italy (AP) — MARANELLO, Italy (AP) — Ferrari NV (RACE) on Thursday reported profit of $318.6 million in its first quarter.The Maranello, Italy-based company said it had net income of $1.74 per share.The luxury sports car maker posted revenue of $1.53 billion in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on RACE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/RACESource

MDU Resources: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:02 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — MDU Resources Group Inc. (MDU) on Thursday reported earnings of $38.3 million in its first quarter.The Bismarck, North Dakota-based company said it had profit of 19 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 23 cents per share.The energy, mining, construction and utilities company posted revenue of $1.74 billion in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MDU at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MDUSource

Telus International: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:02 GMT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Telus International Inc. (TIXT) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $14 million.On a per-share basis, the Vancouver, British Columbia-based company said it had profit of 5 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 28 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 25 cents per share.The digital services provider posted revenue of $686 million in the period, falling short of Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $693.1 million.Telus International expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.20 to $1.25 per share, with revenue in the range of $2.97 billion to $3.03 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TIXT at https://ww...

4 Colorado restaurants ranked in top 100 for best brunch

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Whether you want to grab a mimosa and some waffles with friends or find a great spot to get brunch for Mother's Day, there are many great spots across Colorado.Yelp recently released a list of the top 100 brunch spots for Mother's Day. Yelp said the list is an all-time list of the best brunch spots based on a large concentration of reviews. Denver’s oldest restaurant has been around for 130 years What Colorado restaurants made the list?In the top 100 list, four Colorado restaurants were included. Here is a look at the Colorado brunch spots that made the list:At number 45 on the list is Urban Egg in the Denver Tech CenterAt number 65 on the list is Creekside Café and Grill in Steamboat SpringsAt number 85 on the list is The Buff Restaurant in BoulderAt number 87 on the list is Vintage in VailTop 10Here is a look at the top 10 brunch restaurants across the United States, according to reviews on Yelp:Cafe Kacao- Oklahoma City, OklahomaComfort Cafe- San Antonio, Texas...

How many ghost towns are there in Colorado? More than live towns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado has a rich history of people and communities, and though several of those communities did not thrive, they left marks that still stand today. The remnants of civilizations that fascinate historians and travelers are called ghost towns, and there are hundreds of them in the Centennial State.A member of the Ghost Town Club of Colorado, Joan Fields described ghost towns as "places all over the state that, for whatever reason, the community failed at some point in time." History of Wild West lives on at Central City Cemetery It's nearly impossible to count exactly how many ghost towns there are in Colorado. People created towns around railroads, agriculture and mining. But when those people heard the grass was greener on the other side, they would literally pack up their things and go, leaving much behind.A book written by Perry Eberhardt in 1959 called Guide to the Colorado Ghost Towns and Mining Camps lists over 700 ghost towns in Colorado.By comparison, a l...

Miami-Dade, Broward celebrates Star Wars Day with themed events, movie screenings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:02 GMT

IN A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY (WSVN) — May the Fourth be with you because it’s Star Wars Day! The annual celebration of all things Star Wars is upon us once again. A play on the iconic Jedi blessing, may the Force be with you, the fan-favorite holiday officially started back in 2011.Whether you’re a die-hard Star Wars fan or just looking for a fun way to spend the day, Miami-Dade and Broward have got you covered with plenty of events to choose from. The Wharf Miami and The Wharf Fort Lauderdale will be hosting a Star Wars-themed party at their respective locations to celebrate the day dedicated to the Jedi and Sith of South Florida. For more information on the Fort Lauderdale event, click here. The Miami event details will be available here.There will also be several movie screenings throughout South Florida. Novotel Miami Brickell will be hosting a screening of the movie Star Wars: A New Hope at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 and include a complimentary drink and popcorn. To ...

Macron to visit Germany in July amid ongoing tensions with Scholz

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:02 GMT

BERLIN — French President Emmanuel Macron plans to visit Germany in early July against the backdrop of Franco-German disagreements over key policy areas like finances, energy and how to handle China.Macron is expected to arrive in Germany on July 2 and stay until July 4, with the highlight of the visit being a state banquet in the Bellevue Palace in Berlin hosted by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on July 3, according to three officials familiar with the preparations of the visit. The French president is also scheduled to meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to discuss European and international politics. The planned state visit comes at a sensitive time. Relations between Germany and France faced a serious meltdown last fall when Macron postponed a Franco-German Cabinet meeting and snubbed Scholz by calling off a planned press conference during the German leader’s visit to the Elysée Palace. The joint Cabinet meeting finally took place in January. While the two leaders...