Amundi: Half-Year Financial Report as of 30 June 2025 available
Globenewswire· 2025-08-01 15:47
Core Points - Amundi has released its first-half 2025 Financial Report, which is now publicly available and filed with the Autorités des Marchés Financiers (AMF) [2] - The company is recognized as the leading European asset manager and ranks among the top 10 global players, managing nearly €2.3 trillion in assets [3][4] Company Overview - Amundi serves approximately 100 million clients, including retail, institutional, and corporate clients, offering a comprehensive range of savings and investment solutions in both active and passive management [3] - The company operates through six international investment hubs and employs 5,500 staff across 35 countries, emphasizing its commitment to responsible investment [4] Additional Information - Amundi is a subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole group and is listed on the stock exchange, enhancing its credibility and market presence [3] - The financial report is accessible on Amundi's official website, providing transparency to stakeholders [2]
Apple Stock Reports 'Surprisingly Strong' Quarter: Analysts Say iPhone, Services Offset Tariff Concerns
Benzinga· 2025-08-01 15:46
Could Apple Inc.‘s AAPL surprise quarter be a turning point in the tech race, or is the giant simply playing catch-up with its AI-savvy rivals? Apple analysts highlight a better than expected quarter from the tech giant with third quarter results beating estimates and showing strength for products and services.The Apple Analysts: JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee maintained an Overweight rating on Apple and raised the price target from $250 to $255.Needham analyst Laura Martin maintained a Hold rating with ...
IDACORP Q2 Earnings Match Estimates, Revenues Lag, EPS View Narrowed
ZACKS· 2025-08-01 15:46
Core Insights - IDACORP, Inc. (IDA) reported second-quarter 2025 earnings of $1.76 per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate and reflecting a 2.9% increase from $1.71 in the same quarter last year, driven by higher customer usage, continued customer growth, and rate changes [1][9] IDA's Total Revenues - Total revenues for Q2 2025 were $450.9 million, a decrease of 0.9% from the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $455 million and a slight decline of 0.04% from $451 million in the prior year [2] Highlights of IDA's Q2 Release - Customer growth rate in IDA's service areas increased by 2.5% year over year for the 12 months ending June 30, 2025, contributing an additional $5.5 million to operating income compared to the previous year [3] - Total operating expenses rose to $350.3 million, up 0.7% from the year-ago quarter, attributed to higher fuel, operations and maintenance, as well as depreciation and amortization expenses [3] Financial Performance - IDACORP's net income for the quarter was $96.1 million, representing a 7% increase from the prior year [4] - As of June 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents stood at $474.5 million, up from $368.9 million as of December 31, 2024 [5] - Long-term debt increased to $3.45 billion as of June 30, 2025, compared to $3.05 billion at the end of 2024 [5] - Net cash provided by operating activities in the first half of 2025 was $301.2 million, up from $256 million in the same period last year [5] Guidance - IDACORP raised the lower end of its full-year 2025 earnings guidance to a range of $5.70-$5.85 per share, compared to the previous range of $5.65-$5.85, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate currently at $5.83 [6][9] - The company anticipates capital expenditures between $1 billion and $1.1 billion in 2025 and expects O&M expenses to be in the range of $465-$475 million [6] Hydropower Expectations - Management now expects to add hydropower capacity in the range of 7-8 megawatt-hours (MWh) in 2025, a reduction from the previous estimate of 7-8.5 MWh [7]
Is Chipotle's Unit Expansion Strategy Still a Recipe for Success?
ZACKS· 2025-08-01 15:46
Core Insights - Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) is aggressively expanding its unit count, opening 61 new restaurants in Q2 2025, including 47 with the high-efficiency Chipotlane format [1][11] - The company aims to reach 7,000 restaurants in the U.S. and Canada while exploring international markets like Europe and the Middle East [1] - Comparable sales decreased by 4% in Q2 2025, with full-year comps expected to be flat despite strong new store productivity [2][11] Expansion and Performance - Chipotle's infrastructure investments, including high-efficiency kitchen equipment, are designed to enhance throughput and prep efficiency [3] - Internationally, units in Kuwait are outperforming U.S. averages, and Canada is showing similar economic performance [3] - The challenge remains in converting expansion into consistent same-store growth while maintaining brand value [4] Competitive Landscape - Competition in the fast-casual sector is intensifying, with rivals like Shake Shack and Sweetgreen expanding aggressively [5][6][7] - Shake Shack is focusing on digital channels and format innovation, appealing to a similar customer base [6] - Sweetgreen targets health-conscious diners with a tech-enabled concept, posing a potential threat in suburban markets [7][8] Financial Metrics - Chipotle's shares have declined by 26.5% over the past six months, compared to a 5.4% decline in the industry [9] - The company trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 4.43X, higher than the industry average [12] - Zacks Consensus Estimates indicate an 8% and 17.4% year-over-year earnings growth for 2025 and 2026, respectively [13]
Nasdaq ETF (QQQM) Hits New 52-Week High
ZACKS· 2025-08-01 15:46
Group 1 - Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM) has reached a 52-week high and is up 40% from its 52-week low price of $165.72/share [1] - The ETF provides exposure to 105 of the largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on Nasdaq, with an annual fee of 15 basis points [1] - The recent surge in the Nasdaq index is attributed to strong earnings from major companies like Alphabet and Meta Platforms, which are increasing their capital spending and investing in artificial intelligence [2] Group 2 - QQQM currently holds a Zacks ETF Rank 1 (Strong Buy), indicating potential for continued outperformance in the coming months [3] - The sectors represented in QQQM have a strong Zacks Industry Rank, suggesting promising opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on the ETF's upward momentum [3]
Eric Sprott Announces Securities of Summa Silver Corp.
Newsfile· 2025-08-01 15:46
Eric Sprott Announces Securities of Summa Silver Corp.Exchanged for Securities of Silver47 Exploration Corp. Pursuant to the Plan of ArrangementAugust 01, 2025 11:46 AM EDT | Source: Eric SprottToronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 1, 2025) - Eric Sprott announces that, on August 1, 2025, 2176423 Ontario Ltd. (a corporation beneficially owned by him) acquired 10,383,434 common shares of Silver47 Exploration Corp., (Silver47 Shares) and 1,525,000 Silver47 Share purchase warrants (Silver47 ...
BIC: Disclosure Of Trading In Own Shares for July 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-08-01 15:45
Disclosure Of Trading In Own SharesFor July 2025 Clichy, France – August 01, 2025 In compliance with general regulation on share buy-backs, Société BIC declares below the transactions made on its own shares for July 2025: - No transactions for July 2025. Contacts Brice ParisVP Investor Relations +33 6 42 87 54 73brice.paris@bicworld.com Investor Relationsinvestors.info@bicworld.com Bethridge ToovellVP Global Communications+1 917 821 4249bethridge.toovell@bicworld.com Isabelle de Segonzac Image 7, Pr ...
Nexity: Monthly disclosure of the total number of voting rights and shares - July 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-08-01 15:45
NEXITYSociété anonymeau capital de 280 648 620 eurosSiège Social : 67 rue Arago 93400 Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine444 346 795 RCS Bobigny Monthly disclosure of the total numberof voting rights and shares composing the share capital in accordance with Articles L. 233-8-II of the French Commercial Code and 223-16 of the General Regulation of the Autorité des Marchés Financiers Information cut-off dateTotal numberof sharesNet total number ofvoting rights31 July 202556,129,724Total gross56,129,724Net total55,886,197 ...
Coface SA: Disclosure of total number of voting rights and number of shares in the capital as at July 31, 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-08-01 15:45
COFACE SA: Disclosure of total number of voting rights and number of shares in the capital as at July 31, 2025 Paris, August 1st, 2025 – 17.45 Total Number of Shares CapitalTheoretical Number of Voting Rights1Number of Real Voting Rights2150,179,792150,179,792149,290,686 (1) including own shares(2) excluding own shares Regulated documents posted by COFACE SA have been secured and authenticated with the blockchain technology by Wiztrust. You can check the authenticity on the website www.wiztrust.com.<br ...
JNJ or AZN: Which Pharma Giant is a Better Buy Post Q2 Results?
ZACKS· 2025-08-01 15:41
Key Takeaways JNJ beat Q2 estimates and raised 2025 guidance, while AZN met EPS estimates and maintained its outlook.JNJ's EPS estimate for 2025 rose to $10.86, while that for AZN increased modestly to $4.54.JNJ offers stronger growth visibility, lower valuation and a 3.2% dividend yield versus AZN's yield of 2.8%.Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and AstraZeneca (AZN) rank among the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, each with a broad and diversified healthcare portfolio. J&J operates primarily through its ph ...