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Booking Holdings: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:17:01 GMT

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $266 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.The Norwalk, Connecticut-based company said it had profit of $7 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $11.60 per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $10.48 per share.The online booking service posted revenue of $3.78 billion in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $3.72 billion.Booking Holdings shares have climbed 29% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, shares hit $2,603.57, a rise of 24% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report o...

N. Carolina legislature approves abortion rules; veto ahead

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:17:01 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina lawmakers on Thursday approved a ban on nearly all abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy, down from the current 20 weeks, in response to last year’s overturning of Roe v. Wade at the U.S. Supreme Court.The ban is one of the least onerous of a slew of bills Republican-led assemblies have pushed through in recent months since the high court stripped away women’s constitutional protections for abortion. Other states have banned the procedure nearly completely or throughout pregnancy.Nonetheless, the 29-20 vote by the Senate was met with loud cries of “Abortion rights now!” from about 100 observers who had crowded into the gallery to watch the debate. Police quickly cleared the area, but protesters could still be heard yelling “Shame!” from outside the closed doors. While perhaps less restrictive, North Carolina’s bill has far-reaching consequences. Before its passage, many women from nearby states with restrictive laws had traveled to the state...

Cohu: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:17:01 GMT

POWAY, Calif. (AP) — POWAY, Calif. (AP) — Cohu Inc. (COHU) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $15.7 million.The Poway, California-based company said it had net income of 33 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 56 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 54 cents per share.The maker of semiconductor test equipment posted revenue of $179.4 million 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 COHU at https://www.zacks.com/ap/COHUSource

Regency Centers: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:17:01 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Regency Centers Corp. (REG) on Thursday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter. The results topped Wall Street expectations.The real estate investment trust, based in Jacksonville, Florida, said it had funds from operations of $186.5 million, or $1.08 per share, in the period.The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for funds from operations of $1.02 per share.Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry. It takes net income and adds back items such as depreciation and amortization.The company said it had net income of $97.3 million, or 57 cents per share.The shopping center real estate investment trust, based in Jacksonville, Florida, posted revenue of $318 million in the period.Regency Centers expects full-year funds from operations in the range of $3.87 to $3.93 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automate...

Expedia: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:17:01 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — SEATTLE (AP) — Expedia Inc. (EXPE) on Thursday reported a loss of $145 million in its first quarter.The Seattle-based company said it had a loss of 95 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for stock option expense and non-recurring costs, came to 20 cents per share.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was breakeven on a per-share basis.The online travel company posted revenue of $2.67 billion in the period, also falling short of Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.69 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on EXPE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EXPESource

Embattled 1st Black St. Louis prosecutor Kim Gardner resigns

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:17:01 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Embattled St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner announced Thursday that she will resign amid calls from Republican leaders for her ouster.In a letter to Republican Gov. Mike Parson released by Gardner’s office, she said she will step aside effective June 1.Gardner is the city’s first Black prosecutor and a Democrat. Republican Attorney General Andrew Bailey took legal steps to remove her from office in February, alleging negligence. Bailey has said too many cases, including homicides, have gone unpunished under Gardner’s watch, that victims and their families are left uninformed, and that the prosecutor’s office is too slow to take on cases brought by police. Gardner said Bailey’s efforts to remove her were politically and racially motivated. A hearing on whether Gardner should be removed had been scheduled for September. Criticism of Gardner escalated earlier this year after 17-year-old Janae Edmondson, a volleyball standout from Tennessee, was struck by a s...

Northern Oil and Gas: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:17:01 GMT

MINNETONKA, Minn. (AP) — MINNETONKA, Minn. (AP) — Northern Oil and Gas Inc. (NOG) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $340.2 million.On a per-share basis, the Minnetonka, Minnesota-based company said it had profit of $3.98. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $1.76 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.54 per share.The independent oil and gas company posted revenue of $582.2 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $426.2 million, which also beat Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $394 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on NOG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NOGSource

El Pollo Loco: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:17:01 GMT

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. (LOCO) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $4.9 million.The Costa Mesa, California-based company said it had net income of 13 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 14 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 10 cents per share.The Tex-Mex fast food chain posted revenue of $114.5 million in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $113.2 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LOCO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LOCOSource

Denver weather: More spotty showers, mild temperatures

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:17:01 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) —  Denver's weather will stay in a spring pattern of warmer than normal temperatures and the chance for a few afternoon showers and thunderstorms.Weather tonight: Showers clear, mildShowers will clear out on Thursday evening and so will most of the clouds. Temperatures will stay mild and fall down to the mid-40s. Weather tomorrow: Mild, few afternoon showers Friday morning will start with sunshine, but clouds will build in during the afternoon alongside the chance for a few showers. High temperatures will climb to the mid-70s, which is about 10 degrees warmer than normal for this time of year.Looking ahead: 70s and a few showers The spring pattern will continue this weekend and into the start of next week. Saturday and Sunday will start with sunshine and will be followed by a slight chance for showers in the afternoon, when temperatures climb from a low of around 40 degrees to a high of around 70 degrees. Sunshine will warm temperatures to the mid-70s by the start of ...

Denver Police detective suspended after domestic violence victim killed

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:17:01 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A Denver Police detective will serve a 3-day suspension after an internal affairs investigation found Detective Ana Munoz failed to follow up with a domestic violence victim, who was found killed three months later.Elizabeth Hatlas was found dead in the backyard of the home she shared with her boyfriend in August 2022. Travis Tuomi, 44, has been charged with her murder. Fort Collins Police sued for former cop’s false DUI arrests In May 2022, police officers responded to a verbal altercation between the couple. At the time, Hatlas told officers Tuomi had strangled her three months earlier, on Feb. 12, 2022.Detective on domestic violence unitThe case was assigned to Detective Munoz on May 12, who had just been promoted to the domestic violence unit on May 1, 2022.Munoz told Internal Affairs that she called Hatlas on May 15 but couldn't leave a message, because the mailbox was full, and never attempted to contact her again.Munoz would later say the case was a low prio...