Duke Energy Progress proposes new rates to support ongoing efforts to build a smarter energy future for South Carolina customers
Prnewswire· 2025-06-12 21:35
Core Viewpoint - Duke Energy Progress has requested a public review of its current rates from South Carolina regulators, seeking a revenue increase of $74.8 million, which equates to a 12.1% rise over existing revenues [2][4]. Rate Increase Details - If approved, typical residential customers using 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month will see their monthly electric bills rise by $21.66, from $144.85 to $166.51, effective February 1, 2026 [2]. - Commercial customers are expected to experience an average increase of 12.8%, while industrial customers will see an average increase of around 3.6% [2]. Company Background - Duke Energy Progress, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, operates with 13,800 megawatts of energy capacity, serving 1.8 million customers across a 28,000-square-mile area in North and South Carolina [5]. - Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company, serves 8.6 million customers across multiple states and owns a total of 55,100 megawatts of energy capacity [6]. Recent Investments and Improvements - The company has made significant investments to strengthen the grid, improve storm readiness, and enhance customer service, which have contributed to reduced outages [7][9]. - The last regulatory review of rates occurred in 2022, and this request reflects ongoing efforts to meet future energy demands and improve operational excellence [7][8]. Technological Advancements - Smart, self-healing technology has been implemented, which helped restore over 10,000 customer outages during Hurricane Helene, saving more than 28,000 hours of total outage time [8]. Commitment to Energy Transition - Duke Energy is focused on an ambitious energy transition, investing in electric grid upgrades and cleaner energy sources, including natural gas, nuclear, renewables, and energy storage [9].
RH Defies Tariffs, Earns Surprise Profit
The Motley Fool· 2025-06-12 21:11
Here's our initial take on RH's (RH -1.25%) fiscal 2025 first-quarter financial report.Key MetricsMetricQ1 2024Q1 2025Changevs. ExpectationsTotal revenue$727 million$814 million+12%MissedAdjusted earnings per share($0.40)$0.13n/mBeatFree cash flow($10.1 million)$34.1 millionn/mn/aGross margin43.5%43.7%+20 bpsn/aBack in the BlackIt's been a tough environment for retailers across the industry in 2025, given all the pressures they've seen. Between macroeconomic weakness and industry-specific tariff issues, RH ...
Adobe Reports AI-Fueled Earnings Beat
The Motley Fool· 2025-06-12 21:08
Core Insights - Adobe reported a record revenue of $5.87 billion for Q2 2025, reflecting an 11% year-over-year growth, alongside a 13% increase in adjusted earnings per share to $5.06, both exceeding expectations [2][3][6]. Financial Performance - Revenue for Q2 2024 was $5.31 billion, which increased to $5.87 billion in Q2 2025, marking an 11% change [2]. - Adjusted earnings per share rose from $4.48 in Q2 2024 to $5.06 in Q2 2025, a 13% increase [2]. - Operating cash flow improved from $1.94 billion to $2.19 billion, also a 13% increase [2]. - Digital Media annual recurring revenue grew from $16.14 billion to $18.09 billion, a 12% increase [2]. Business Segments - Adobe operates in two main segments: Digital Media and Digital Experience, both of which experienced double-digit growth year-over-year [4]. - The Digital Media segment includes Creative Cloud products, while Digital Experience encompasses the Experience Cloud for customer management [4]. User Engagement and AI Integration - Monthly active users for Acrobat link sharing increased by over 20% year-over-year [5]. - The use of generative AI features in Adobe Express tripled, and traffic for the Firefly app rose by 30% sequentially, with paid subscriptions roughly doubling [5]. Future Outlook - For Q3 2025, Adobe anticipates revenue between $5.875 billion and $5.925 billion, along with adjusted EPS in the range of $5.15 to $5.20, both above analyst expectations [6]. - The full-year forecast is also slightly ahead of consensus estimates [6]. Market Reaction - Following the earnings report, Adobe's stock initially rose by 6% but later settled down by approximately 1.3% in after-hours trading [7]. - The stock's performance may be influenced by its previous 25% rebound from April lows and the slight nature of the earnings beat [8]. Investment Considerations - Adobe's aggressive investment in AI capabilities is expected to drive future growth, with the stock trading at less than 20 times forward earnings estimates [9]. - Any acceleration in growth could serve as a significant catalyst for the stock [9].
SHAREHOLDER NOTICE: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Krispy Kreme
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-06-12 21:03
Core Viewpoint - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is investigating potential claims against Krispy Kreme, Inc. related to alleged violations of federal securities laws, with a deadline for investors to seek lead plaintiff status by July 15, 2025 [3][5]. Group 1: Allegations Against Krispy Kreme - The complaint alleges that Krispy Kreme and its executives made false or misleading statements regarding the demand for Krispy Kreme products at McDonald's locations, which declined significantly after the initial marketing launch [5]. - It is claimed that the declining demand at McDonald's was a key factor in the drop in average sales per door per week, and that the partnership with McDonald's was not profitable [5]. - The allegations suggest that these issues posed a substantial risk to maintaining the partnership with McDonald's, leading to a pause in expansion into new locations [5]. Group 2: Financial Performance - On May 8, 2025, Krispy Kreme reported first quarter 2025 financial results, revealing net revenue of $375.2 million, a decline of 15.3% compared to the previous year, and a net loss of $33.4 million, compared to a net loss of $6.7 million in the prior year [6]. - The company announced it is reassessing its deployment schedule with McDonald's and withdrawing its prior full-year outlook due to uncertainty surrounding the partnership [6]. - Following the financial results announcement, Krispy Kreme's share price fell by 24.71%, or $1.07 per share, closing at $3.26 on May 8, 2025, amid unusually heavy trading volume [6]. Group 3: Legal Proceedings - The lead plaintiff in the class action lawsuit will be the investor with the largest financial interest who is adequate and typical of class members, overseeing the litigation on behalf of the class [7]. - Any member of the putative class can move the court to serve as lead plaintiff or choose to remain an absent class member without affecting their ability to share in any recovery [7]. - Faruqi & Faruqi encourages anyone with information regarding Krispy Kreme's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers and former employees [8].
Air India crash: What to know about the first fatal Boeing Dreamliner tragedy
CNBC· 2025-06-12 20:56
Company Overview - Air India was operating a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which is a popular twin-aisle jet used for longer routes, with its first flight in December 2013 and handed over to Air India in January 2014 [2] - As of the incident, Air India had 34 Dreamliners in service and planned to order at least 20 more [3] Incident Details - The crash occurred seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, with 242 people on board, resulting in all but one person being killed [1] - Preliminary data indicated that the aircraft lost signal less than a minute after takeoff, reaching a maximum altitude of 625 feet [4] - The aircraft crashed into a residential area, and there were reports of additional fatalities on the ground [5] Investigation Insights - Investigators will examine the black boxes, maintenance records, pilots' maneuvers, and weather conditions to determine the cause of the crash [6][7] - The investigation will be led by the country where the incident occurred, with participation from Boeing and GE Aerospace [8] Manufacturing Concerns - There have been previous manufacturing and quality concerns regarding Dreamliners, but experts do not immediately link these issues to the recent crash [9][10] - Boeing faced allegations of taking shortcuts in production, but the company denied these claims [11] Impact on Boeing - The impact on Boeing will depend on the outcome of the crash investigation, although demand for new planes remains robust [14] - Wolfe Research noted that they do not foresee significant direct impacts on Boeing's financial performance, but the incident may affect momentum until clarity is achieved [14][15] - Boeing has 900 more Dreamliner orders, indicating continued demand despite the incident [15]
Top Goldman Sachs banker Todd Eagle quits real estate team
New York Post· 2025-06-12 20:53
Core Insights - Todd Eagle, a prominent real estate banker at Goldman Sachs, has left the firm to join Jefferies as the US head of real estate banking [1][2] - Eagle's departure marks a significant shift in the real estate banking landscape, as he has been a key figure at Goldman Sachs for over three decades [3][5] Company Transition - Eagle's name has been removed from Goldman Sachs' internal staff directory, indicating his official exit from the firm [1] - He will report to Michael Bluhm at Jefferies, who oversees global real estate, gaming, and lodging [2] Career Background - Todd Eagle has a long history with Goldman Sachs, having first joined as an analyst in 1990 and later becoming a managing director [3][5] - He has previously left Goldman twice, once for business school and again to focus on real estate investments, before returning to the firm [5] - Eagle has extensive experience advising on mergers, acquisitions, and financing opportunities in the real estate sector, particularly during his time in London [6]
SHAREHOLDER NOTICE: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Organon
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-06-12 20:53
Core Viewpoint - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is investigating potential claims against Organon & Co. due to misleading statements regarding its capital allocation strategy, particularly concerning quarterly dividends and debt reduction following the acquisition of Dermavant [3][5]. Group 1: Legal Investigation and Class Action - A federal securities class action has been filed against Organon, with a deadline of July 22, 2025, for investors to seek the role of lead plaintiff [3]. - Investors who purchased Organon securities between October 31, 2024, and April 30, 2025, are encouraged to discuss their legal rights with Faruqi & Faruqi [1][3]. Group 2: Financial Impact and Stock Performance - Organon’s stock price experienced a significant decline, dropping from $12.93 per share on April 30, 2025, to $9.45 per share on May 1, 2025, representing a decrease of over 27% in one day [6]. - The misleading statements regarding capital allocation led to shareholders purchasing securities at artificially inflated prices, which contributed to the stock's sharp decline [5]. Group 3: Company’s Capital Allocation Strategy - Defendants provided positive reassurances about Organon's commitment to regular quarterly dividends as a "1 capital allocation priority" while concealing the prioritization of debt reduction [5]. - The company’s decision to reduce the regular quarterly dividend by 70% was not disclosed to investors, impacting their investment decisions [5].
SHAREHOLDER NOTICE: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Red Cat Holdings
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-06-12 20:50
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Red Cat To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in Red Cat between March 18, 2022 and January 15, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). [You may also click here for additional information] NEW YORK, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faruqi ...
RCKT INVESTOR ALERT: Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead the Rocket Pharmaceuticals Class Action Lawsuit
Prnewswire· 2025-06-12 20:48
SAN DIEGO, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCKT) securities between February 27, 2025 and May 26, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), have until August 11, 2025 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Rocket Pharmaceuticals class action lawsuit. Captioned Ho v. Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc., No. 25-cv-10049 (D.N.J.), the Rocket Pharmaceuticals class action lawsuit charges Rocket Pharmaceutica ...
RCAT INVESTOR DEADLINE: Red Cat Holdings, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Investor Class Action Lawsuit
Prnewswire· 2025-06-12 20:45
SAN DIEGO, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT) securities between March 18, 2022 and January 15, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), have until Tuesday, July 22, 2025 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Red Cat class action lawsuit. Captioned Olsen v. Red Cat Holdings, Inc., No. 25-cv-05427 (D.N.J.), the Red Cat class action lawsuit charges Red Cat and certain of ...