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Champion Homes (SKY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call May 27, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 Good morning. Welcome to the Champion Homes Fourth Quarter Fiscal twenty twenty five Earnings Call. My name is Sherry and I will be coordinating your call today. A question and answer session will follow the formal presentation. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. I will now turn the call over to your host, Jason Blair, to begin. Jason, please go ahead. Speaker1 Good morning. Thank you for taking the time to join us f ...

Core Insights - Realtor.com® has released its 2025 list of the Top Rental Markets for Recent College Graduates, with Austin, Texas ranked first due to its affordable living and job opportunities [1][3] - The rankings reflect a rental landscape influenced by decreasing rents and evolving job markets, focusing on cities that offer a balance of career prospects and lifestyle [1][4] Rental Market Overview - The top three rental markets are Austin, Texas; Raleigh, N.C.; and Overland Park, Kan., based on factors such as rent affordability, job availability, and social amenities [1][2] - Austin has the lowest rent-to-income ratio at 18.9%, indicating that graduates spend a smaller portion of their income on housing compared to the national average [3][4] Job Opportunities and Economic Growth - Cities like Raleigh (30.4%) and Austin (29.4%) have a high share of jobs requiring a bachelor's degree with no prior experience, indicating strong job availability for recent graduates [4][6] - The Indeed Job Index shows that markets like Richmond, Va., and Scottsdale, Ariz., have 26% more job opportunities compared to pre-pandemic levels, suggesting robust career growth potential [4][6] Rental Availability and Choices - Atlanta and Overland Park lead in rental availability with vacancy rates exceeding 9%, providing new renters with more options and bargaining power [5][6] - The increase in multifamily housing construction in these markets is expected to enhance inventory and reduce competition for rentals [5] Lifestyle and Community - The cities on the list not only offer affordable housing but also vibrant social scenes, networking opportunities, and reasonable commute times, enhancing the overall quality of life for graduates [7][6] - Overland Park has an average commute time of 22 minutes, while Minneapolis has a high share of recent grads at 6.3%, making it conducive for both career and social development [7][6]

一项最新政府报告指出，澳洲家庭平均需要花费其收入的一半来偿还新购房贷款。 这一数据对首次购房者来说无疑是个重大打击，尤其在房价不断上涨以及生活成本 日益增加的背景 下。 （图片来源：RealEstate） 据RealEstate网站报道，房价的攀升和生活成本的增加，让许多首次购房者的负担 进一步加重。而在此 过程中，新的降息政策可能带来更大的购房需求，这反过来又 可能刺激房市，导致房价进一步上涨。 国家住房供应与可负担性委员会发布的最新报告显示，到2024年12月，支付新房贷 款将需要中等收入 家庭收入的50%。 报告同时指出，对于租房者而言，预计他们需 要花费其收入的三分之一来支付租金。 （图片来源：RealEstate） REA Group的经济学执行经理Angus Moore进一步指出，当前的住房可负担性已达到 了有记录以来的最 糟糕水平。 他表示，首次购房者或有意愿购房的租户通常需要大量借贷以便进入房市，但他们 面临的经济压力前 所未有。 收入的增长并不足以抵消房价和抵押贷款利率的迅速上涨，这意味着普通澳洲家庭 目前仅能负担起全 国出售房屋的14%。 而根据最新的PropTrack房价指数，澳洲的房价 ...

Core Insights - The domestic oilseed futures market experienced a mixed performance on May 23, with peanut futures declining over 1% [1] - The main peanut futures dropped by 1.17% to 8288.00 CNY/ton, while palm oil futures fell by 0.17% to 8018.00 CNY/ton [1] - Soybean meal futures increased by 0.75% to 2954.00 CNY/ton, while soybean futures saw a slight decrease of 0.36% to 4189.00 CNY/ton [1] Price Movements - The opening and closing prices for various oilseed futures on May 23 are as follows: - Soybean oil: opened at 7770.00 CNY, closed at 7760.00 CNY - Palm oil: opened at 7996.00 CNY, closed at 8032.00 CNY - Canola oil: opened at 9408.00 CNY, closed at 9388.00 CNY - Soybean meal: opened at 2944.00 CNY, closed at 2932.00 CNY - Canola meal: opened at 2563.00 CNY, closed at 2550.00 CNY - Soybean futures: opened at 4201.00 CNY, closed at 4204.00 CNY - Peanut: opened at 8350.00 CNY, closed at 8386.00 CNY [2] Warehouse Receipt Data - As of May 22, the warehouse receipt data for various oilseed futures showed: - Soybean oil: 14602 contracts, unchanged from the previous trading day - Palm oil: 330 contracts, unchanged from the previous trading day - Canola oil: 2121 contracts, decreased by 67 contracts - Soybean meal: 38311 contracts, unchanged from the previous trading day - Canola meal: 28877 contracts, decreased by 2070 contracts - Soybean futures: 30136 contracts, decreased by 600 contracts - Peanut: 600 contracts, unchanged from the previous trading day [3] Basis and Spot Prices - The basis and spot prices for various commodities are as follows: - Canola oil: spot price 9541.67 CNY, futures price 9388 CNY, basis 153 CNY, basis rate 1.60% - Canola meal: spot price 2510 CNY, futures price 2550 CNY, basis -40 CNY, basis rate -1.59% - Palm oil: spot price 8546 CNY, futures price 8032 CNY, basis 514 CNY, basis rate 6.01% - Soybean futures: spot price 4255 CNY, futures price 4204 CNY, basis 51 CNY, basis rate 1.20% - Soybean meal: spot price 2998 CNY, futures price 2932 CNY, basis 66 CNY, basis rate 2.20% - Soybean oil: spot price 8074 CNY, futures price 7760 CNY, basis 314 CNY, basis rate 3.89% [4]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a stabilization of typical residential combined bills since January 2024, with expectations for a decrease in 2026 [30] - The general rate case proposal for 2027 through 2030 includes the smallest percentage increase request in a decade, attributed to $2.5 billion saved in operating and capital costs over the past three years [30] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved zero major wildfires caused by its equipment for the second consecutive year in 2024, indicating effective wildfire protection measures [21] - Over 900 miles of power lines have been buried in high-risk areas, reducing ignition risk by nearly 98% [21] - The company installed over 630 AI-enabled wildfire cameras for real-time condition awareness [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company added nearly 14,000 new customers in 2024, representing a 30% increase over the previous year [26] - The clean energy portfolio includes 98% greenhouse gas-free power for electric retail customers [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims for capital investments of approximately $63 billion from 2024 to 2028, with a goal to limit annual growth in customer costs to 2-4% [25] - The strategy includes reducing non-fuel operating and maintenance costs by at least 2% each year, which has been met or surpassed for three consecutive years [25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management emphasized a commitment to safety, reliability, and affordability in energy services, aiming to build trust with customers and communities [17][19] - The company is focused on serving people, the planet, and California's prosperity, with ongoing efforts to improve service at lower costs [28] Other Important Information - The board of directors is currently set at 14 members, as required by CPUC regulations, which allows for a diversity of experience and skills [32] - The company is committed to inclusion and belonging as core values, enhancing company strength and responsiveness to customer needs [34] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is PG and E doing to help customers navigate bill increases? - The company is stabilizing bills and expects them to decrease in 2026, with a proposal for the smallest general rate case percentage increase in a decade [30] Question: Why is the PG and E board currently set at 14 members? - The board size is determined by CPUC regulations, which require between twelve and fifteen directors to ensure diverse oversight [32] Question: Why is inclusion and belonging a core value for PG and E? - Inclusion and belonging are integral to the company’s operations, making it stronger and more responsive to diverse customer needs [34]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that the domestic futures market for oil-related products shows mixed performance, with fuel oil leading the gains at nearly 2% increase [1] - As of May 21, the main fuel oil futures rose by 1.91% to 3093.00 CNY/ton, while crude oil futures increased by 1.57% to 471.90 CNY/barrel [1] - Other products such as asphalt and liquefied petroleum gas showed minor changes, with asphalt up by 0.63% to 3539.00 CNY/ton and liquefied petroleum gas down by 0.05% to 4242.00 CNY/ton [1] Group 2 - On May 21, the opening and closing prices for various oil futures contracts were reported, with SC crude oil opening at 464.60 CNY and closing at 464.60 CNY, while fuel oil opened at 3035.00 CNY and closed at 3035.00 CNY [2] - The inventory data as of May 20 indicates that the medium-sulfur crude oil futures warehouse receipts remained stable at 4,029,000 barrels, while fuel oil futures warehouse receipts also held steady at 28,950 tons [3] - The report highlights a phenomenon of "backwardation" in the market, where spot prices exceed futures prices for fuel oil, asphalt, and liquefied petroleum gas, indicating potential market dynamics [3]

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Smith Douglas Homes (SDHC) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 14, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 Thank you for standing by. My name is Tina, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Smith Douglas Homes First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call and Webcast. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speakers' remarks, there will be a question and answer session. Thank you. I would now like to turn the call over to Joe Thomas ...