Group 1 - News Corporation shares increased by 5.3% in after-hours trading on February 5th, following a 1.2% rise during the trading day, indicating strong upside momentum [1] - The company is part of a sector focused on cash flow generation, which is critical for identifying value and growth prospects [1] Group 2 - Crude Value Insights provides an investing service that includes a 50+ stock model account and in-depth cash flow analyses of exploration and production (E&P) firms [2] - Subscribers have access to live chat discussions regarding the oil and gas sector, enhancing community engagement and information sharing [2]

Revenue Growth - Total revenues increased by $103 million, or 5%, for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023[124] - Circulation and subscription revenues rose by $20 million, or 3%, to $745 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024[124] - Real estate revenues increased by $50 million, or 15%, to $377 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024[124] - Revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2024 increased by $11 million, or 1%, compared to the same period in fiscal 2024, driven by higher revenues in the Digital Real Estate Services, Book Publishing, and Dow Jones segments[125] - For the six months ended December 31, 2024, revenue increased by $35 million, or 1%, compared to the corresponding period in fiscal 2024, with similar segment contributions as noted above[126] - For the six months ended December 31, 2024, total revenues increased by $168 million, or 4%, to $4,334 million compared to $4,166 million in the same period of 2023[152] Net Income - Net income from continuing operations increased by $112 million, or 58%, to $306 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024[124] - The Company reported a net income attributable to News Corporation stockholders of $215 million, an increase of $59 million, or 38%, for the three months ended December 31, 2024[124] - Net income for the six months ended December 31, 2024 was $427 million, an increase of $186 million, or 77%, compared to the corresponding period in fiscal 2024[147] Operating Expenses - Operating expenses decreased by $7 million, or 1%, to $963 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024[124] - Operating expenses decreased by $7 million, or 1%, for the three months ended December 31, 2024, and by $33 million, or 2%, for the six months ended December 31, 2024, compared to the same periods in fiscal 2024[128][130] - Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $32 million, or 4%, for the three months ended December 31, 2024, and by $72 million, or 5%, for the six months ended December 31, 2024, compared to the corresponding periods in fiscal 2024[131][133] Segment Performance - Segment EBITDA for the Dow Jones segment increased by $11 million, or 7%, to $174 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to increased revenues and lower costs[162] - Digital revenues represented 81% of total revenues at the Dow Jones segment for the three months ended December 31, 2024, up from 78% in the same period of 2023[152] - Digital Real Estate Services segment revenues increased by $54 million, or 13%, for the three months ended December 31, 2024[165] - REA Group revenues increased by $51 million, or 17%, to $343 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024[165] - Revenues at Move increased by $3 million, or 2%, to $130 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024[165] - Book Publishing segment revenues increased by $45 million, or 8%, for the three months ended December 31, 2024[167] - Segment EBITDA at the News Media segment increased by $17 million, or 30%, for the three months ended December 31, 2024[171] Cash Flow and Financing - Free cash flow for the six months ended December 31, 2024, was $121 million, compared to $97 million in the same period of fiscal 2024[194] - Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations was $342 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024, compared to $175 million in the same period of fiscal 2023[188] - The company has authorized a repurchase program to buy back up to $1 billion of its outstanding Class A and Class B Common Stock, with approximately $382 million remaining as of December 31, 2024[182] - The company expects to meet its liquidity needs for at least the next twelve months, including repayment of indebtedness, through internally generated funds and available borrowing capacity[179] Legal and Regulatory Matters - The Company is involved in various legal proceedings, claims, and governmental inspections, which may adversely affect its financial condition[200] - An accrued liability for legal claims is established when a loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated, with adjustments made as necessary[201] Market Risk and Controls - There has been no material change in the Company's assessment of its sensitivity to market risk since the previous report[202] - The Company's disclosure controls and procedures were evaluated as effective by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer[203] - There has been no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that materially affects its reporting[204]

Core Viewpoint - IT Intelligent Treatment has launched SomaCell™, a revolutionary non-surgical facelift treatment, ahead of NY Fashion Week, showcasing its potential to disrupt the medical aesthetic industry [1][2]. Company Overview - IT Intelligent Treatment is a premier medical and wellness clinic located on Billionaires Row in New York City, specializing in patient-centered regenerative treatments and advanced medical aesthetics [5]. - The clinic also serves as a certified training center for medical professionals, ensuring high standards in aesthetic medicine [5]. Product Details - SomaCell™ is a novel, pain-free non-surgical face lifting treatment that repairs and restores facial contours without using heat, thus avoiding dermal damage [2][4]. - The treatment is designed for patients of all adult ages, genders, ethnicities, and lifestyles, providing excellent results for both prevention and rejuvenation [2]. - SomaCell™ penetrates through all skin layers to address connective tissue issues such as laxity, wrinkles, and sagging, differentiating it from traditional technologies that rely on heat [4]. Event Highlights - The launch event allowed guests to interact with the SomaCell™ device and learn about its US Trademarked process, emphasizing its revolutionary non-surgical results [2]. - Elana Fishman from Page Six led a Q&A session discussing advancements in skincare technology brought by SomaCell™ [2].

Core Insights - January 2025 saw a significant increase in seller activity, with newly listed homes rising 37.5% month-over-month, indicating a potential shift in the housing market dynamics despite high mortgage rates [1][8] - The increase in new listings is attributed to various factors, including the need for families to adapt to life changes and a reduction in the lock-in effect, which may lead to more seller movement by the end of the year [2] National Housing Metrics - The median listing price decreased by 2.2% to $400,500 compared to January 2024, while it increased by 38.4% compared to January 2019 [2] - Active listings rose by 25.3% year-over-year, but were down by 25.3% compared to January 2019 [2] - New listings increased by 10.8% compared to January 2024, but were down by 18.0% compared to January 2019 [2] - The median days on market increased by 5 days to 73 days compared to January 2024, but decreased by 8 days compared to January 2019 [2] - The share of active listings with price reductions rose to 15.6%, an increase of 0.9 percentage points from January 2024 [2] - The median list price per square foot increased by 1.2% compared to January 2024 and by 54.9% compared to January 2019 [2] Seller Activity Trends - Newly listed homes were 10.8% above last year's levels, marking the highest January level since 2021 [3] - The share of mortgage holders with a rate under 6% fell to 83%, down from 88% a year ago, and is expected to decline to 75% by the end of 2025 [3] - Annual inventory grew for the 15th consecutive month, with 24.6% more homes actively for sale compared to January 2024 [3] Price Reduction Trends - The share of listings with price cuts increased to 15.6% in January 2025, up from 14.7% in January 2024 [4] - The top markets with the highest share of price reductions included Jacksonville (24.3%), Tampa (24.8%), Orlando (22.3%), Phoenix (25.5%), and Portland (22.1%) [4] Regional Inventory Trends - The South and West regions are leading in closing the inventory gap, with listings growing by 27.2% and 31.0% respectively [5] - The Midwest and Northeast regions saw lower growth rates, with increases of 16.8% and 7.8% respectively [5] - Compared to pre-pandemic levels, the inventory gap is smallest in the South (-10.0%) and West (-13.3%), while the Midwest and Northeast still face significant gaps of -43.6% and -58.1% respectively [5] Active Market Highlights - The most active markets in January 2025 included Denver (+54.8%), Las Vegas (+49.4%), and Tucson (+45.0%) for inventory growth [6]

Core Insights - National rents have declined for the 17th consecutive month, with a year-over-year decrease of -1.1% to a median of $1,695, marking the first time since April 2022 that the median rent fell below $1,700 [1][2] - The rental market is moving towards a more balanced state due to strong supply growth, with the nationwide absorption rate at 55%, aligning with 2019 levels [2][3] - Affordable rentals show stronger demand compared to pricier units, with absorption rates of 56.3% for affordable apartments versus 53.8% for more expensive ones [4] Rental Market Trends - The Northeast region has the highest absorption rates, increasing from 58% to 67% year-over-year, while the West saw a decline from 72% to 58% [5][6] - Year-over-year rent declines were reported in eight out of eleven Western markets, with Denver experiencing a significant drop of -5.9% [6] - Overall inflation has risen by 22.8% since 2019, while rents have only increased by 16%, indicating a lag in rent growth relative to inflation [3] Rental Data Overview - The median rents for different unit sizes are as follows: - Overall: $1,695, -1.1% YoY, +16% over 5 years - Studio: $1,419, -1.3% YoY, +11.3% over 5 years - 1-Bedroom: $1,579, -0.9% YoY, +15.9% over 5 years - 2-Bedroom: $1,880, -0.9% YoY, +19.8% over 5 years [7] - Notable year-over-year rent changes in major metropolitan areas include: - Austin, TX: $1,469, -5.0% - Denver, CO: $1,799, -5.9% - Memphis, TN: $1,174, -6.7% [8][9]

Core Insights - Dow Jones has launched The WSJ Leadership Institute to address the evolving needs of business leaders, aiming to redefine executive leadership development and peer networking [1][2] - The institute will leverage the resources of Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal to provide transformative experiences for top-tier business leaders [1][2] Membership and Offerings - The WSJ Leadership Institute will build on existing membership communities, including the WSJ CEO and CCO Councils, and will introduce new communities and resources [2][5] - A daily WSJ CEO Brief newsletter will be launched on February 3, providing insights and commentary on important news for CEOs and business leaders [5] - An invitation-only subset called WSJ CEO Council: Titans will cater to CEOs of public companies with over $10 billion in annual revenue, offering exclusive events and advisory roles [5] Future Plans - The WSJ Leadership Institute plans to introduce new opportunities, events, and resources globally in the coming months [3] - A WSJ Leadership Mentorship Program will be established, pairing executives with experienced leaders through a partnership with The Onyx Group [5] - A new WSJ Top Directors Council will be launched for board members of public companies with annual revenue exceeding $1 billion [5] - A member community for the next generation of C-Suite leaders is set to launch in early 2026 [5]

Core Insights - The report from Realtor.com® highlights a significant increase in the share and cost of Homeowners Association (HOA) fees in the U.S. housing market, with 40.5% of for-sale listings in 2024 having a nonzero HOA fee, up from 39.2% in 2023, and a median fee rising to $125/month from $110 [1][2]. HOA Fee Trends - The prevalence of HOA fees is notably higher in newly constructed homes, with 69.9% of new builds subject to these fees compared to 37.1% of existing homes [3]. - Condominiums, rowhomes, and townhomes are more likely to have HOA dues, with 83.8% of condos for sale in 2024 having associated fees, while only 33.6% of single-family homes do [4]. Geographic Distribution of HOA Fees - The metropolitan areas with the highest share of for-sale listings subject to HOA dues include: - Edwards, Colorado: 89.9% with a median fee of $525 - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: 84.8% with a median fee of $138 - Heber, Utah: 83.3% with a median fee of $300 [5][6]. - Conversely, areas with the lowest share of for-sale listings subject to HOA dues include: - Anniston-Oxford, Alabama: 3.8% with a median fee of $29 - Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, Kentucky: 5.0% with a median fee of $19 - Jonesboro, Arkansas: 5.3% with a median fee of $36 [7][8]. Methodology - The report's findings are based on weekly snapshots of all for-sale listings in the U.S. on Realtor.com in 2024 and 2023, focusing on listings with a monthly HOA fee greater than zero [9].

CAMIRO Overview - CAMIRO is a new solution launched by OPIS, a Dow Jones company, designed to help carbon-focused businesses, investors, and traders navigate the energy transition and enhance carbon management and clean-fuels strategies [7] - The tool will initially cover carbon markets in the US, Canada, Latin America, and EMEA regions [1] - CAMIRO will provide weekly reports offering near real-time insights on regulatory developments and carbon compliance costs [3] Features and Capabilities - CAMIRO combines a decade of historical data, sector-level policy analysis, and pricing and modeling for carbon market allowances, offsets, and clean-fuels credits [4] - The tool integrates spot price assessments with policy analysis and price forecasting to help organizations understand and respond to regulatory shifts [5] - It aims to be one of the most comprehensive tools in the market, enabling businesses to stay ahead of regulatory changes and optimize their climate strategies [3][4] OPIS and Dow Jones Background - OPIS, part of Dow Jones's energy business, has a strong track record in delivering pricing, news, and analysis for emissions trading schemes, fuel-related carbon intensity programs, and voluntary carbon markets [8] - Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, with a history of over 130 years and a vast news-gathering operation [2] - OPIS has been providing daily price transparency for compliance carbon markets since 2014 and for global voluntary carbon markets since 2020 [8] Market Context - As global carbon regulations become more complex, carbon-intensive businesses require tools like CAMIRO to navigate compliance landscapes across different jurisdictions [4] - OPIS has a long legacy of providing daily pricing in both compliance and voluntary carbon markets through various reports, including the OPIS Carbon Market Report and OPIS Global Carbon Offsets Report [5] Industry Impact - CAMIRO is positioned to help organizations capitalize on carbon market opportunities while understanding and mitigating risks as global regulations evolve [5] - The tool is expected to serve as a one-stop-shop for businesses and investors looking to enhance their carbon and clean-fuels strategies [5]

Core Insights - The American Dream remains vibrant, with 64% of Americans identifying homeownership as a life goal, and 50% viewing it as essential for long-term wealth [1][2] - Homeownership is perceived as a key component of the American Dream, with 75% of Americans supporting this view, particularly among baby boomers at 84% [3] - Younger generations, particularly millennials (69%) and Gen Z (70%), show a strong desire for homeownership as a life goal, surpassing older generations [4] Sentiment Towards Homeownership - A majority of Americans (59%) believe homeownership is achievable, with baby boomers showing the highest confidence at 63%, followed by millennials at 57% [5] - The median age of homebuyers reached an all-time high of 56 years in 2024, which may influence the confidence levels among older generations [6] Wealth Building Perspective - Millennials (53%) and Gen Z (52%) are more likely to view homeownership as necessary for building long-term wealth compared to older generations, with only 45% of baby boomers and 48% of Gen X sharing this belief [7]

IT Intelligent Treatment Set to Unveil Future of Non-Surgical Facial Regeneration NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IT Intelligent Treatment, a New York based leading medical aesthetic clinic, will host their SomaCell™ launch event on Monday, February 3. The event will feature SomaCell ™, an industry-disrupting innovation in the non-surgical facelift arena and will include an interview lead by Elana Fishman from Page Six Style. Since 2007, SomaCell™ Founder and President Kim Laudati has pioneered pat ...