分组1 - Federal Agricultural Mortgage (AGM) reported quarterly earnings of $3.97 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.16 per share, and down from $4.10 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of -4.57% [1] - Over the last four quarters, Farmer Mac has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once, while it posted revenues of $101.26 million for the quarter ended December 2024, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9.10% compared to $84.95 million a year ago [2] - The stock has underperformed the market with a loss of about 0.7% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 4% [3] 分组2 - The company's earnings outlook is crucial for investors, including current consensus earnings expectations for upcoming quarters and any recent changes to these expectations [4] - The estimate revisions trend for Farmer Mac is mixed, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) for the stock, indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6] - Current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $4.09 on revenues of $95.05 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $17.60 on revenues of $386.78 million [7] 分组3 - The outlook for the Financial - Mortgage & Related Services industry can significantly impact stock performance, with the industry currently in the bottom 45% of Zacks industries [8] - Another industry stock, loanDepot (LDI), is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.01 per share, reflecting a year-over-year change of +106.3%, with revenues expected to be $310.4 million, up 35.8% from the previous year [9]

Core Insights - Farmer Mac announced a 7% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it to $1.50 per share, marking the fourteenth consecutive year of dividend increases [5][10] - The company reported an outstanding business volume of $29.5 billion as of December 31, 2024, reflecting strong operational performance [1][22] - Farmer Mac's net interest income grew by 8% year-over-year to $353.9 million, while net income attributable to common stockholders increased to $180.4 million, up from $172.8 million in the previous year [10][24] Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, net interest income was $353.9 million, an increase of 8% from $327.5 million in 2023 [10][24] - The diluted earnings per share (EPS) rose by 24% year-over-year to $4.63, compared to $3.73 in the same quarter of the previous year [10][24] - Core earnings for the year were reported at $171.6 million, or $15.64 per diluted common share, showing stability compared to the previous year [10][29] Business Strategy and Outlook - The company expressed optimism about its future, citing strong liquidity, capital levels, and effective risk management practices as key components of its strategy moving into 2025 [2][21] - Farmer Mac aims to enhance the economic framework supporting rural America, focusing on innovative and profitable operations [2][21] Dividend Information - The quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share will be payable on March 31, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 14, 2025 [5][10] - The increase in dividends is supported by the company's earnings potential and overall capital position [5][10] Balance Sheet Highlights - As of December 31, 2024, total assets amounted to $31.3 billion, up from $29.5 billion in 2023, indicating growth in the company's financial position [22][23] - Total equity increased to $1.5 billion, reflecting a solid capital base for future operations [22][23]

Core Viewpoint - Marimekko Corporation's Board of Directors proposes a regular dividend of EUR 0.40 per share and an extraordinary dividend of EUR 0.25 per share for the financial year 2024, reflecting the company's strong financial position and strategy of profitable growth [1][2]. Financial Performance - In 2023, Marimekko's net sales reached EUR 174 million, with a comparable operating profit margin of 18.4 percent [3]. Dividend Proposal - The proposed dividend payout record date is set for 17 April 2025, with the payout date scheduled for 28 April 2025 [1]. - The Board believes that the extraordinary dividend is warranted due to the company's strong financial position and business model that does not require significant capital [2]. Company Overview - Marimekko is a Finnish lifestyle design company known for its original prints and colors, offering a diverse product portfolio that includes clothing, bags, accessories, and home décor items [3]. - The company operates approximately 170 stores globally and serves customers in 38 countries through its online store, with key markets in Northern Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and North America [3]. - Marimekko employs around 470 people and is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd [3].

Company Overview - Fuerte Metals Corporation is a well-funded resource company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of copper and precious metals projects in the Americas [2] Recent Developments - The annual general and special meeting of shareholders was held on February 18, 2025, in Vancouver, where shareholders voted in favor of all matters, including the election of directors and the appointment of auditors [1] - The company is conducting a 21,000-metre drilling campaign at its Cristina precious metals project in Chihuahua, Mexico, aiming to significantly expand the existing mineral resource estimate with a focus on underground mining [2] - In Chile, the Placeton/Caballo Muerto project contains several untested porphyry copper targets located between major copper-gold deposits [2]

Company Overview - AGM Group Holdings Inc is an integrated technology company specializing in high-performance hardware and computing equipment, with a focus on blockchain-oriented ASIC chips and crypto miners [12] - The company aims to become a key participant in the global blockchain ecosystem [12] Leadership and Expertise - Dr Bo Zhu, CEO of AGM Holdings, holds a PhD in Computer Science and Technology from Zhejiang University and has published over 20 research papers, 19 of which are indexed in SCI/EI [1] - Dr Zhu joined AGM Holdings in May 2021 as Chief Strategy Officer and was appointed CEO and director in October 2023 [1] Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations - In 2021, AGM Holdings collaborated with Shenzhen Highsharp Electronic Ltd to enhance ASIC chip R&D and mining equipment offerings [1] - In December 2024, AGM Holdings partnered with Nowlit to develop a 375MW data center in Canada for Bitcoin mining and AI computing [6] - AGM Holdings purchased 2,000 A15 series water-cooled mining machines from Canaan Creative Global Pte Ltd in December 2024 [6] Major Orders and Contracts - In 2021, AGM Holdings secured contracts including 30,000 ASIC miners for Nowlit Solutions Corp, 25,000 MinerVa MV7 ASICs for MinerVa Semiconductor Corp, and 1,500 Bitcoin miners for Meten Holding Group Ltd [2][9] Future Outlook and Industry Trends - The demand for high-performance computing environments and data centers is surging due to the deepening technology revolution and broader public acceptance of cryptocurrency [3] - Computationally intensive processes like cryptocurrency mining and blockchain operations rely heavily on computing power and cost-effective energy, presenting opportunities for AGM Holdings to showcase its strengths [3] - AGM Holdings is dedicated to becoming a key participant and contributor in the global technology hardware supply chain and blockchain ecosystem [3]

Core Points - W. Edmund Clark will complete his service on the Thomson Reuters board at the upcoming annual meeting of shareholders in 2025 after 10 years as a director [1] - Clark has been a representative of Woodbridge on the board since 2015 and has chaired the Human Resources Committee while serving on the Corporate Governance Committee [1] - Woodbridge and Thomson Investments Limited have filed an amended early warning report to disclose changes in their ownership of Thomson Reuters common shares due to Clark's retirement [2] Company Overview - Thomson Reuters is a global content and technology company that serves professionals across various sectors including legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media [15] - The company combines specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the necessary data and intelligence for informed decision-making [15] Shareholder Information - Woodbridge is the primary investment vehicle for the Thomson family of Canada and holds a majority stake in Thomson Reuters [4] - Woodbridge owns approximately 66.8% of the outstanding common shares of Thomson Reuters, while Thomson Investments Limited holds about 69.7% [14]

Core Viewpoint - Valkea Resources Corp. has successfully held its Annual General Meeting (AGM), where shareholders approved the election of new directors and the appointment of the auditor, highlighting the company's commitment to governance and strategic growth in the gold exploration sector in Finland [5][11]. Group 1: Board of Directors - George Salamis has been elected as the Independent Lead Director, bringing over 30 years of global mining experience and a strong track record in leadership and value creation [5][11]. - Chris Donaldson serves as the Executive Chair, emphasizing the importance of Salamis's technical and strategic expertise for Valkea's exploration activities in Finland [11]. - Other directors elected include Mark Bennett and Eric Zaunscherb, enhancing the board's overall experience and governance [6][11]. Group 2: Company Strategy and Operations - Valkea Resources is focused on gold exploration in Finland's Central Lapland Greenstone Belt, with a portfolio that includes the flagship Paana project, aiming to discover and advance significant gold deposits [12]. - The company is positioned for future success, with the board expressing gratitude to former Chairperson Craig Parry for his contributions and confirming his role as a Strategic and Technical Advisor [11]. Group 3: Auditor Appointment - Shareholders approved the reappointment of D&H Group LLP as Valkea's auditor for the upcoming fiscal year, ensuring continued oversight and compliance [11].

BEIJING, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AGM Group Holdings Inc. ("AGM Holdings" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AGMH), an integrated technology company specializing in the assembling and sales of high-performance hardware and computing equipment, announced today that the Company has signed an investment intention agreement (the "Agreement") with its Canadian partner, NOWLIT Solutions Corp. ("Nowlit"), a prominent energy technology company focused on developing energy solutions and data center infrastructure in Ca ...

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 19, 2024) - Mason Resources Inc. (TSXV: LLG) (OTCQB: MGPHF) ("Mason") ("Mason" or the "Company"), reports, in accordance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange, that the nominees listed in the Management Information Circular dated October 30, 2024 for the Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders of the Company (the "Meeting") were elected as directors of the Company. Over 50% of all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company were repres ...

VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to announce the voting results of its annual general meeting of shareholders that took place December 18, 2024 (the "AGM").At the AGM, the shareholders set the size of the board of directors at five. Detailed voting results regarding the election of the directors are as set out in the following table: Director Nominee Number of shares voted for % of share ...