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J&J Snack Foods: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:59:54 GMT

PENNSAUKEN, N.J. (AP) — PENNSAUKEN, N.J. (AP) — J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) on Wednesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $30.4 million.The Pennsauken, New Jersey-based company said it had profit of $1.57 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.73 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.69 per share.The drink and snack maker posted revenue of $443.9 million in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $419.3 million.For the year, the company reported profit of $78.9 million, or $4.08 per share. Revenue was reported as $1.56 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on JJSF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/JJSFSource

New York’s high court hears redistricting case, as Democrats angle to retake US House

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:59:54 GMT

New York’s highest court heard arguments Wednesday in a lawsuit that could reshape congressional districts in the state, which is expected to be a key battleground next year in the fight for control of the U.S. House. The Court of Appeals hearing in Buffalo came as Democrats want to scrap the state’s district lines after losing congressional seats that helped Republicans win a narrow majority last year.Democrats want the maps to be redrawn in a way that will give the party an edge in 2024. Republicans are trying to keep the current district lines in place. The case could have major ramifications for the coming elections, where Republicans’ control of the House is set to be tested by races in New York and other states where redistricting battles could sway seats in favor of either party. “New York is being looked at as one state that can provide more congressional opportunities,” said New York Law School professor Jeffrey Wice, adding “each of these court battles matter a...

The buyouts for coaches at the top of college football are generous, totaling tens of millions

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:59:54 GMT

Texas A&M fired football coach Jimbo Fisher, deciding that it was fine with paying him more than $75 million — the balance of his fully guaranteed, 10-year contract that he signed in 2020. The buyout is the highest paid to a coach in college sports history.Athletic director Ross Bjork said unrestricted contributions within the donor-backed 12th Man Foundation will be used to make an initial payment of $19 million to Fisher within 60 days and the rest would be paid with athletic department funds.Some of the current buyouts for coaches at public universities at the top of college football, totaling $585.5 million:Kirby Smart, Georgia, $92.5 million— Contract expires 2031.— His predecessor, Mark Richt, had a $4.1 million buyout in 2015.Brian Kelly, LSU, $70 million— Contract expires 2031.— His predecessor, Ed Orgeron, had a $16.9 million buyout in 2021.James Franklin, Penn State, $64.5 million— Contract expires 2031.— He would owe Penn State $6 million if he left for the NFL this y...

Hillenbrand: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:59:54 GMT

BATESVILLE, Ind. (AP) — BATESVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Hillenbrand Inc. (HI) on Wednesday reported profit of $18.2 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.The Batesville, Indiana-based company said it had profit of 26 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.13 per share.The diversified industrial company specializing in business-to-business products posted revenue of $762.8 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $569.7 million, or $8.13 per share. Revenue was reported as $2.83 billion.For the current quarter ending in December, Hillenbrand expects its per-share earnings to range from 66 cents to 71 cents.The company expects full-year earnings in the range of $3.60 to $3.95 per share, with revenue ranging from $3.28 billion to $3.44 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on HI at https://www.zacks.com/...

PennantPark: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:59:54 GMT

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (PFLT) on Wednesday reported earnings of $28 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.On a per-share basis, the Miami Beach, Florida-based company said it had profit of 48 cents. Earnings, adjusted for investment gains, came to 32 cents per share.The investment company posted revenue of $35.7 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $39.3 million, or 77 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $139.3 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PFLT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PFLTSource

Evacuations ordered for fire in Wellington

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:59:54 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Residents were ordered to evacuate Wednesday afternoon because of a fire in a Wellington neighborhood.Evacuations were ordered for the 7500 block of Little Fox Lane, according to the Larimer County Sheriff's Office. The evacuation area includes Jockey Drive south to the 7400 block of Little Fox Lane from Little Fox Lane to Back Stretch Drive. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox "EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY," the sheriff's office said in an emergency alert.The evacuation area is surrounded by several streets of homes in Wellington and is highlighted in the map below:The public can text LCEVAC to 888777 for updates and visit nocoalert.org for the latest evacuation map.FOX31 has a crew headed to the scene. Check back for updates.

When does Denver normally have its last day of 70-degree weather?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:59:54 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Heading into the winter months means colder temperatures and saying goodbye to highs in the 70s in Denver. Right on cue, Denver hit a high of 70 degrees on Nov. 14, then headed up toward 70 degrees again on Nov. 15. Goodbye, snowy Colorado winters? New climate report offers dry projections While this temperature is more than 15 degrees above normal for this time of year, November 15 is the average date that Denver hits 70 degrees or hotter for the last time in the calendar year. Denver has recorded the last 70-degree day of the year as early as Oct. 9, back in 1969, as well as temperature readings of at least 70 degrees as late as Dec. 30, in 1980. Heading into December means that highs reaching the 60s become even more rare. Normally, Denver sees its last day of 65 degrees or warmer on Dec. 5.However, Denver has also made it to the end of the year with highs climbing to the mid-60s, including Dec. 31, 1904, when a high of 65 degrees was recorded, and most recen...

Miami Police honors 10 local students for doing the right thing

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:59:54 GMT

The Miami Police Department, in collaboration with the “Do the Right Thing” program, recognized 10 outstanding students from South Florida for their exemplary conduct out of more than 900 nominees.One of the standout student is Christina Buduen, a seventh-grader at Eugenia B. Thomas K-8. She was honored for her quick thinking and responsible actions in reporting a potential threat to her school that she saw on social media.“I asked my friend if we could tell the teacher to tell the assistant principal, and then we told them, and then we, like, got questions and stuff,” she said. “I told them everything I knew, and I showed them the post that I saw.” This recognition is part of the “Do the Right Thing” program, which aims to acknowledge positive accomplishments and good behavior among school-age youth throughout Miami-Dade County.

Thai Noodles / SoBe Vegan, Fort Lauderdale

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:59:54 GMT

If you think healthy food means eating salads all day, think again. Here’s an Asian-style noodle dish that’s all Vegan. That’s what’s cooking tonight as we grab a Bite with Belkys. The Chef: Horacio RivaderoThe Restaurant: SoBe Vegan, Fort LauderdaleThe Dish: Thai NoodlesIngredients:1 bag rice noodles2 oz sesame hoisin sauce1 tbsp garlic, minced2 oz portobello mushrooms, grilled2 oz edamame2 oz cucumber, sliced1/2 kale1/2 tbsp chili oil2 tbsp green onions, sliced1 tsp sesame seeds2 tsp crispy garlic4 oz carrots, julienned2 tbsp scallionsmicrogreens for garnishsalt to tasteMethod of Preparation:In a saute pan at medium heat, add chili oil, rice noodles and edamame beans and mix. Cook for 1 minute.Add in mushrooms, carrots, scallions and mix again.Add hoisin sauce and keep cooking for another 2 minutes. Total cook time should be about 3 minutes.Place kale on the serving dish, then transfer the noodles to a dish.Top with cucumbers, crispy garlic, sesame seeds an...

FBI adds Haitian gang leader to ‘Ten Most Wanted’ list for kidnapping and killing US citizens

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:59:54 GMT

Federal authorities have added a Haitian gang leader to their “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” list for his alleged involvement in the October 2021 kidnapping of 16 U.S. citizen Christian missionaries in Haiti and his role in the October 2022 armed hostage taking that resulted in the death of a U.S. citizen.A reward of up to $2,000,000 is being offered for information leading to Vitel’Homme Innocent’s arrest and/or conviction through the Department of State’s Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program, the FBI announced at a news conference at their office in Miramar, Wednesday afternoon. “Being added to the FBI list does not bode well for Vitel’Homme,” said Special Agent in Charge Jeffrey B. Veltri, FBI Miami.Two federal indictments, issued on Nov. 7, 2022, and Oct. 24 of this year charge Innocent with conspiracy to commit hostage taking and hostage taking. The first case involves the 2021 kidnapping of 17 missionaries near Port-au-Prince, wh...