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Opinion: Why latest California gun restrictions won’t make state safer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:48 GMT

Despite his claim that California is “the freedom state,” Gov. Gavin Newsom is passing unconstitutional laws that will make Californians less free and less safe.In late September, Newsom signed the “Gun Violence Prevention and School Safety Act,” or Assembly Bill 28. The controversial bill will affect how Californians purchase and carry legal firearms, creating a prohibitive excise tax on gun and ammunition purchases.While California has many Second Amendment restrictions, this year’s newest curtailments are more harmful than their predecessors.Perhaps the most notable law, Senate Bill 2, raises the carry permit age from 18 to 21 and prohibits legal firearm carriers — who’ve already run the crucible of California’s extensive background application — from carrying in “sensitive” areas. This includes practically all public spaces most prone to mass shootings such as schools, hospitals and parks.Several groups, including the Firearms Policy Coalition, recently filed a lawsu...

Wu Zunyou, China’s top infectious diseases expert who played a key role in the zero-COVID strategy, has died

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:48 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — Wu Zunyou, China’s top infectious diseases expert who played a key role in the zero-COVID strategy, has died.Source

Booz Allen: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:48 GMT

MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. (BAH) on Friday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $170.7 million.On a per-share basis, the McLean, Virginia-based company said it had profit of $1.29.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.31 per share.The defense contractor posted revenue of $2.67 billion in the period, which beat Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.6 billion.Booz Allen expects full-year earnings in the range of $4.95 to $5.10 per share.Booz Allen shares have climbed 16% since the beginning of the year. The stock has climbed 18% 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 on BAH at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BAHSource

Chart Industries: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:48 GMT

BALL GROUND, Ga. (AP) — BALL GROUND, Ga. (AP) — Chart Industries Inc. (GTLS) on Friday reported a loss of $3.4 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Ball Ground, Georgia-based company said it had a loss of 7 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and to account for discontinued operations, were $1.28 per share.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.61 per share.The equipment maker for the energy sector posted revenue of $897.9 million in the period, which also missed Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.03 billion.Chart Industries expects full-year earnings in the range of $6.05 to $6.25 per share, with revenue in the range of $3.45 billion to $3.5 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on GTL...

LyondellBasell: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:48 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) on Friday reported third-quarter profit of $747 million.On a per-share basis, the Houston-based company said it had profit of $2.29. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $2.46 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.98 per share.The oil refiner and chemical company posted revenue of $10.63 billion in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $10.29 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LYB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LYBSource

Barnes Group: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:48 GMT

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Barnes Group Inc. (B) on Friday reported a third-quarter loss of $21.7 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.The Bristol, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of 43 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions and restructuring costs, were 19 cents per share.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 51 cents per share.The aerospace and industrial parts supplier posted revenue of $361 million in the period.Barnes Group expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.57 to $1.67 per share.Barnes Group shares have declined 27% since the beginning of the year. The stock has decreased 14% 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 on B at ht...

PNM Resources: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:48 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — PNM Resources Inc. (PNM) on Friday reported net income of $37.7 million in its third quarter.The Albuquerque, New Mexico-based company said it had net income of 44 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.54 per share.The power company posted revenue of $505.9 million in the period.PNM Resources expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.75 to $2.80 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PNM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PNMSource

NVent: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:48 GMT

LONDON (AP) — LONDON (AP) — NVent Electric PLC (NVT) on Friday reported third-quarter profit of $105.5 million.On a per-share basis, the London-based company said it had profit of 63 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 84 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 73 cents per share.The maker of electrical connection and protection products posted revenue of $858.8 million in the period, which did not meet Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $880.1 million.For the current quarter ending in December, nVent expects its per-share earnings to range from 73 cents to 75 cents.The company expects full-year earnings in the range of $3.01 to $3.03 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on NVT at https://w...

Civeo: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:48 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Civeo Corp. (CVEO) on Friday reported third-quarter profit of $9 million.The Houston-based company said it had profit of 61 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 21 cents per share.The provider of remote-site workforce housing posted revenue of $183.6 million in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $166.7 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CVEO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CVEOSource

Exxon: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:26:48 GMT

SPRING, Texas (AP) — SPRING, Texas (AP) — Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) on Friday reported third-quarter profit of $9.07 billion.On a per-share basis, the Spring, Texas-based company said it had profit of $2.25. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $2.27 per share.The results missed Wall Street expectations, but Exxon does not adjust its reported results based on one-time events such as asset sales. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.36 per share.The oil and natural gas company posted revenue of $90.76 billion in the period, beating Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $89.29 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on XOM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/XOMSource