TORONTO, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ontario Budget 2025, the first budget tabled by Doug Ford’s Conservatives since the recent election, is not a plan to protect Ontario, it’s a plan to reward Conservative insiders. In the face of skyrocketing costs, job losses, and crumbling public services, Ontario Budget 2025 fails to deliver what Ontarians actually need: higher wages, strong public services, and decent, secure work. Instead, it doubles down on corporate handouts, privatization, and deregulation, m ...

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Core Insights - Ford Motors CEO Jim Farley expresses optimism about the company's future despite the complexities introduced by tariffs [1] - The Trump administration's focus on American manufacturing aligns with Ford's long-standing strategy of investing in domestic operations [3][8] - Ford has consistently manufactured high-value products in the US, exporting more than it imports, making it the largest US automaker by domestic production [2] Tariffs and Manufacturing - Tariffs could potentially motivate re-shoring, although challenges remain due to global supply chain disruptions [4] - Ford anticipates that tariffs may increase costs by up to $1.5 billion this year on adjusted earnings [5] - The company currently manufactures 85% of its parts in the US, and increasing this to 100% would significantly raise costs [7] Supply Chain and Parts Sourcing - Ford has suspended guidance for the rest of the year due to uncertainty about parts, but a recent deal with China may allow for reinstatement [9] - The company relies on parts from China for its F-150 model, and recent developments have made these parts more affordable [9][18] - The ability to resume exports of high-end vehicles to China could boost production and strengthen Ford's global position [9] Industry Context and Future Outlook - Farley highlights the importance of industrial independence for the US, drawing parallels with countries that have lost manufacturing capabilities [15][16] - The car industry is now energy independent, and there is a call for the US to achieve industrial independence quickly [16] - Ford's historical commitment to US manufacturing is emphasized, with a focus on the need for critical minerals and semiconductors [15]

Core Viewpoint - The Consumer Attorney Law Firm has initiated legal action against Huntington Beach Ford and Bakhtiari Automotive Group, alleging deceptive business practices, a hostile work environment, and abusive management under store manager Omar Zeola, based on employee and consumer accounts [1][2][4]. Group 1: Allegations of Misconduct - Allegations include coerced five-star reviews, where sales representatives pressured customers to leave positive reviews in exchange for rebates and incentives [7][11]. - Reports of a toxic workplace environment have emerged, with former employees citing harassment, retaliation, and abusive management behavior, including public humiliation and intimidation [7][11]. - Deceptive rebate practices are alleged, including promises of rebates that were not delivered and potential falsification of manufacturer information [7][11]. Group 2: Management Issues - Current employees have reported significant management instability, with high turnover rates among service managers due to internal conflicts with Omar Zeola [5]. - Accounts of aggressive and controlling behavior by Zeola have been shared, indicating a challenging work environment where employees feel intimidated [4][5]. - Attempts to contact Oscar Bakhtiari, the owner of Bakhtiari Automotive Group, regarding these allegations have reportedly gone unanswered, raising concerns about management's commitment to addressing the issues [3]. Group 3: Legal Proceedings - The ongoing legal case aims to hold Huntington Beach Ford and its leadership accountable for the alleged practices, with the Consumer Attorney Law Firm committed to uncovering the full extent of the issues [8]. - The firm encourages consumers, former employees, and vendors who have experienced any of the alleged practices to come forward and share their stories [8].

华见早安之声 请各位听众升级为见闻最新版APP，以便成功收听以下音频。 市场概述 美股涨势略显疲态，静待鲍威尔讲话。标普惊险三连阳。道指两连跌。科技股强劲。英伟达涨近4%，特斯拉、AMD收涨超4%，超微电脑涨近16%；财报后 思科盘后一度涨近4%。中概指数反弹超1%，腾讯财报后涨超3%，京东回落逾4%。 美债收益率创一个月新高。美元两连跌，盘中日元涨超1%、韩元涨近2%，此后美元低位反弹，日内走V形。离岸人民币盘中跌超200点，失守7.21。 原油跌落三周高位，盘中跌超1%。黄金回落至一个月低位，盘中跌超2%。 亚洲时段，A股集体收涨，沪指重返3400点，大金融、港运爆发，恒科指涨超2%，科网股走强，国债普跌。 要闻 中国4月社融增量1.16万亿元，新增人民币贷款2800亿元，M2-M1剪刀差扩大，前四个月人民币存款增加12.55万亿元。 七部门：设立"国家创业投资引导基金"，引导长期资本投早、投小、投长期、投硬科技。 特朗普：财长贝森特懂市场，他一上电视，一切都要涨。 受益于关税前囤货潮，鸿海Q1销售额同比增长24%，净利润大超预期。 报道：美国不会在贸易协议中寻求美元贬值，美元短线走高日内整体转涨。第一个 ...

Core Insights - Diversified Royalty Corp. reported strong financial results for Q1 2025, with adjusted revenue of $17.0 million, up 3.6% from $16.4 million in Q1 2024, driven by positive same-store sales growth (SSSG) from key partners [3][5][6] - The company continues to experience mixed results from its variable royalty partners, while fixed royalty partners maintained their payments [3][4] - Leadership changes include the promotion of Greg Gutmanis to President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1, 2025, indicating a strategic focus on operational oversight and growth [20][21][22] Financial Performance - Q1 2025 revenue was $15.6 million, a 3.7% increase from $15.1 million in Q1 2024 [5][17] - Distributable cash rose to $11.1 million, up 16.3% from $9.6 million in Q1 2024, with a payout ratio of 93.8% [5][15][16] - Net income for Q1 2025 was $8.0 million, compared to $7.5 million in Q1 2024, attributed to higher adjusted revenues and lower expenses [17] Royalty Partner Updates - Mr. Lube + Tires achieved SSSG of 9.5% in Q1 2025, although down from 14.6% in Q1 2024, reflecting sustained growth [7] - Stratus reported royalty income of $2.4 million, with a fixed royalty increase of 5% effective November 2024 [8] - Nurse Next Door's royalty entitlement was $1.3 million, growing at a fixed rate of 2% per annum [9] - Mr. Mikes saw SSSG of 1.5%, a recovery from -5.5% in Q1 2024, indicating improved guest traffic [10] - Oxford Learning Centres reported SSSG of 5.5%, a significant improvement from -2.1% in Q1 2024 [11] - AIR MILES® royalty income decreased by 15.2% to $0.8 million due to ongoing softness in the rewards program [12] - Sutton's royalty income was $0.9 million, including a 20% deferral, compared to $1.1 million in Q1 2024 [13] - BarBurrito generated $2.1 million in royalty income, with a fixed growth rate of 4% per annum starting March 2025 [14] Leadership and Governance - The upcoming Annual General Meeting will address the election of directors and the appointment of KPMG LLP as auditors [19] - Sean Morrison will continue as CEO, focusing on strategic direction, while Greg Gutmanis will oversee day-to-day operations and growth initiatives [20][22]

NEW YORK, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Burford Capital Limited ("Burford" or the "Company"), the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, notes the announcement by MSCI for the purpose of its MSCI Global Standard Indexes of a change to the country classification of Burford Capital.Implemented as of the close on May 30, 2025, and effective June 2, 2025, Burford will be added to the MSCI USA Indexes and MSCI US Equity Standard and Small Cap Indexes and deleted from the MSCI United King ...

有"全球成长股捕手"美名的著名价值投资公司Baillie Gifford成长投资主管兼合伙人Peter Singlehurst日前 接受博客采访，就人工智能热潮、当下什么公司最值得投资等多个热门话题进行对话。 作为投资界百年老店，位于苏格兰爱丁堡Baillie Gifford的核心投资策略哲学是全球长期成长策略，即在 全球范围内发掘并长期投资于最具竞争力、创新性和成长效率的极少数优质企业。 全球科技巨头的早期投资者中，有许多都能看到Baillie Gifford的身影：公司2004年投资Amazon，2011 年投资Illumina，2013年投资特斯拉，2014年投资了阿里巴巴，2016年投资了美团。 在被问到当下最会进行的一项投资，Peter斩钉截铁地脱口而出——字节跳动。Peter预估，即便是在如 今的国际形势下，在字节跳动上的投资依然有五倍的回报率。 以下是对谈核心要点： 企业需要警惕"填鸭式投资"的危害，对早期风险投资而言，如果不把ROE作为投资的重点考 虑，这会成为公司发展的隐患。 在生成式AI热潮中保持战略定力，Baillie Gifford投资了AI公司有DataBricks和Tenstorr ...

Core Insights - Weatherford International plc has signed an agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance its digital capabilities and drive innovation in the energy sector [1][5] - AWS will be the preferred cloud provider for Weatherford, facilitating the migration and modernization of its software and hardware suite, including the Modern Edge Platform and CygNet control system [2][3] - The collaboration aims to develop next-generation technologies and enhance Weatherford's Unified Data Model, allowing for better integration and analysis of multi-asset data [3] - The WFRD Software Launchpad will be improved, providing customers with access to various applications while maintaining control over their data [4] Company Overview - Weatherford delivers innovative energy services that combine proven technologies with advanced digitalization to maximize value and return on investment [6] - The company operates in approximately 75 countries with around 18,000 team members from over 110 nationalities [6]

HOUSTON, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.™ (Nasdaq: SKWD) ("Skyward Specialty" or "the Company") a leader in the specialty property and casualty (P&C) market, announced today the Company has recruited Corey LaFlamme to assume the role of President, Captives & Specialty Programs, marking a key strategic move to support its continued growth in one of the fastest-expanding segments of the specialty market. Additionally, the Company announced that Kirby Hill, who has play ...