accesso® and Six Flags Extend 20-Year Ticketing Partnership with New 5-Year eCommerce Agreement
Prnewswire· 2025-08-07 06:00
accesso Technology to Support Growth and Guest Experience Across 42 Six Flags Venues in North AmericaTWYFORD, England, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- accesso Technology Group (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment and cultural markets worldwide, today announces the renewal of its longstanding partnership with Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) through a new five-year agreement for the continued use of the accesso Passport® platform. The renewed contract, ...
Okeanis Eco Tankers: Riding High On Oil Waves, But Stay Alert
Seeking Alpha· 2025-08-07 05:48
Company Overview - Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. is an international shipping company founded in 2018 in Greece [1] - The company owns 14 modern tankers, including six Suezmax type and eight larger VLCC ships for oil transportation [1] Business Focus - The company's activities are concentrated on global oil transportation [1]
Roper Technologies: A Robust Compounding Machine
Seeking Alpha· 2025-08-07 05:44
Core Insights - Roper Technologies is recognized as a highly successful serial acquirer in the market, achieving a mid-teen compounded annual return over the last decade through both organic growth and acquisitions [1] Group 1 - The company has demonstrated a strong track record of delivering returns, indicating effective management and strategic growth initiatives [1]
American Vanguard Q2 Moves In The Right Direction
Seeking Alpha· 2025-08-07 05:32
Group 1 - American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) reported 2Q25 results indicating modest operational changes anticipated since coverage began in late July [1] Group 2 - The investment approach focuses on long-only strategies, emphasizing operational evaluations and long-term earnings potential rather than market-driven dynamics [2] - The articles aim to provide insights for future investors while maintaining a skeptical view in a generally bullish market [2] Group 3 - The analyst holds a beneficial long position in AVD shares, indicating personal investment interest [3] - There is no compensation received for the article, ensuring an independent opinion [3] Group 4 - Seeking Alpha clarifies that past performance does not guarantee future results and that no specific investment recommendations are provided [4] - The platform's analysts include both professional and individual investors, who may not be licensed or certified [4]
United Airlines Flights Face Delays After ‘Technology Issue' Triggers Brief Ground Stop
Forbes· 2025-08-07 05:30
Core Points - United Airlines experienced a significant disruption due to a "technology issue" that led to a ground stop for flights at major U.S. airports, resulting in hundreds of delays and several dozen cancellations [1][2] - The airline has resolved the technology issue but continues to face residual delays as it works to restore normal operations [3][4] Impact on Operations - Nearly 1,100 United Airlines flights were delayed on the day of the incident, accounting for 35% of the carrier's scheduled flights, with an additional 157 flights canceled [5] - The residual effects of the ground stop extended into the following day, with 70 flights canceled and 79 delayed on Thursday [5] Response and Support - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) acknowledged the technology issue and offered support to help United address the flight backlog [4] - United Airlines is treating all delays related to the technology issue as preventable, which means the airline will cover expenses incurred by affected passengers, such as hotel accommodations if necessary [4]
Toyota Motor June-quarter profit beats estimates — but drops 11% as U.S. tariffs bite
CNBC· 2025-08-07 05:16
Core Insights - Toyota Motor reported higher-than-expected operating profit for the June quarter despite facing challenges from U.S. tariffs [1] - The company's operating profit dropped 11% year-on-year, marking the third consecutive quarterly decline [1] - Net income attributable to Toyota fell 37% to 841.3 billion yen [2] Financial Performance - Revenue for the quarter was 12.25 trillion yen, slightly above the estimate of 12.19 trillion yen [4] - Operating profit was reported at 1.17 trillion yen, significantly higher than the expected 881.41 billion yen [4] Market Dynamics - Strong global demand was noted, with record worldwide sales reported in the first half of the year [2] - Japanese carmakers, including Toyota, have been reducing prices to maintain market share in the U.S. following the implementation of a 25% tariff on imported vehicles [2] - In June, the value of Japan's car exports to the U.S. fell by 25.3% year-on-year, although export volumes increased by 4.6% [3] Trade Relations - A new trade deal announced by President Trump is expected to reduce tariffs on Japanese vehicles to 15%, although the timeline for this change is unclear [3] - Auto exports to the U.S. are crucial for Japan's economy, accounting for approximately 24% of its global auto shipments in 2024 [3]
Emerald Holding: Improving Free Cash Flow Supports Revised Outlook
Seeking Alpha· 2025-08-07 05:02
Core Insights - The article does not provide specific company or industry insights, focusing instead on disclosures and disclaimers related to investment positions and advice [1][2] Group 1 - There are no stock, option, or similar derivative positions held by the analyst in any mentioned companies, nor plans to initiate such positions in the next 72 hours [1] - The article expresses personal opinions of the author and does not reflect the views of Seeking Alpha as a whole [2] - Seeking Alpha's analysts include both professional and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any regulatory body [2]
SBM Offshore Half Year 2025 Earnings
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-08-07 05:01
Amsterdam, August 7, 2025 Highlights Increase in full year 2025 Directional1 revenue guidance from above US$4.9 billion to above US$5.0 billion Increase in full year 2025 Directional EBITDA guidance from around US$1.55 billion to above US$1.6 billion 26% increase in year-to-date Directional revenue of US$2.3 billion; 10% increase in Directional EBITDA of US$682 millionFirst oil for FPSOs Almirante Tamandaré and Alexandre de GusmãoFPSO ONE GUYANA on charter, preparing for first oilFPSO GranMorgu operations a ...
Sandoz delivers strong H1 2025 results, with accelerated sales growth in the second quarter
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-08-07 05:00
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to art. 53 SIX Swiss Exchange Listing Rules MEDIA RELEASE Basel, August 7, 2025 – Sandoz (SIX: SDZ; OTCQX: SDZNY), the global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, today presents its financial results for the first half of 2025. Growth in this document is shown at constant currencies (CC)[1] unless stated otherwise. FINANCIAL RESULTS H1 2025H1 2024changeUSD mUSD mUSD %CC %CGR %[2] Net sales5,2325,0474%4%6% Generics3,7363,7041%1%2% Biosimilars1,4961,34311%12%17% ...
GAM Holding AG announces first half 2025 results
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-08-07 05:00
Core Insights - GAM Holding AG is now fully focused on growth with new investment partnerships and leadership in place, marking a significant transformation in its business strategy [1][6][20] Financial Performance - The underlying pre-tax loss for H1 2025 was CHF 34.1 million, slightly higher than the CHF 33.2 million loss in H1 2024, primarily due to lower net fee and commission income [4] - GAM reported an IFRS net loss after tax of CHF 40.7 million, which includes CHF 6.3 million of reorganisation and other charges [7] - Assets under Management (AuM) stood at CHF 12.7 billion as of 30 June 2025, down from CHF 16.3 billion at the end of 2024, with outflows driven by changes in the European Equity investment team [16][17] Strategic Initiatives - GAM has completed its transformation and is entering a new phase focused on sustainable growth, innovation, and client-centric excellence [6] - The company has enhanced its investment platform with the establishment of a new European Equity team and partnerships with Swiss Re and Gramercy for Cat Bond strategies and Emerging Market Debt strategies, respectively [12][16] - GAM's distribution leadership has been strengthened with new senior hires and the return of Tim Rainsford as Group Chief Distribution Officer [12] Investment Performance - GAM continues to deliver strong investment performance, with 73% of Investment Management AuM outperforming their three-year benchmark and 74% outperforming their five-year benchmark as of 30 June 2025 [10][14] - GAM has also outperformed its peer group, with 55% of Investment Management AuM outperforming their three-year Morningstar peer group and 76% outperforming their five-year peer group [14][15] Awards and Recognition - GAM has received multiple awards, including LSEG Lipper's 2025 Best Overall Investment Group across Europe over three years and the PAM Award 2025 for Investment Performance – Growth Portfolios [12]