DULLES, Va., June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) has completed its analysis of the 2024 Key Ratio Trend Analysis (KRTA), an annual report of financial trends among electric distribution cooperatives nationwide. Now in its 50th year, the KRTA continues to provide valuable insights into the financial health of the cooperative network. The latest results reaffirm that, amid elevated interest rates and persistent inflation, electric cooperatives m ...

In Brief Amazon said on Thursday that it would invest about $233 million in its India business to further build out its operations infrastructure, develop new tools for its delivery network, and work on employee safety and well-being programs.The company said the investment helps it double down on its efforts to deliver to all pin-codes in the country. “This investment will enhance processing capacity, improve fulfilment speed, and increase efficiency across the company’s operations network,” Amazon said i ...

Industry Overview - The S&P Steel Index is experiencing growth in 2025, driven by tariff leverage, strong balance sheets, and high returns on capital [1] - As of June 12, the S&P Steel Sub-Industry Index has increased by 8.40% year to date, indicating stabilization in the US steel sector [1] - President Trump's decision to double US steel import tariffs from 25% to 50% on June 4, 2025, is a significant factor contributing to this growth [1][2] Tariff Impact - The announcement of the tariff increase led to immediate gains in steel stocks, with Cleveland-Cliffs rising 26% in one day, while Steel Dynamics and Nucor saw increases of 10-11% [2] - Benchmark steel prices rose from $725 per metric ton before the tariff announcement to $875 per metric ton currently, effectively raising the price floor for domestic steel [2] Market Dynamics - The steel industry's rally is attributed to both short-term catalysts and long-term structural forces, including federal spending on infrastructure and reshoring efforts [3] - Supply chain restocking, recovery in the auto sector, and disciplined capital returns from leading companies like Nucor and Steel Dynamics contribute to a more stable sector profile [3] Construction and Demand - Domestic construction activity is robust, particularly in commercial construction, which supports demand for structural steel despite higher interest rates [7] - Key steel-consuming industries, such as automotive and machinery manufacturing, are showing resilience, while renewable energy infrastructure expansion creates new demand for steel [7] Company Highlights - Nucor, trading at $121 per share with a 1.82% dividend yield, is noted for its industry-leading margins and strong balance sheet, despite recent volatility due to tariff negotiations [9] - Steel Dynamics, priced at $133 per share with a 1.50% dividend yield, has shown a 16.7% increase year to date and is recognized for its operational efficiency and low production costs [10][11] - ArcelorMittal, trading at $30 per share with a 1.55% dividend yield, has seen a 30.6% increase year to date and is expected to benefit from strategic acquisitions and joint ventures [12][13] Investment Considerations - Investors are advised to focus on companies with high-margin, value-added products and sustainable dividend growth rather than chasing commodity pricing volatility [14] - Strong fundamentals, including cost-efficient production, strong returns on capital, and quality net margins, are essential for evaluating steel stocks [16]

Patria Investments (PAX) Update / Briefing June 11, 2025 10:30 AM ET Speaker0 I'm Robert Lee, Head of Shareholder Relations at Patria, and welcome to our PACS Talks, an investor driven deep dive into value creation in our infrastructure business. We're very happy to have with us today leading the q and a, Matt Cook. Matt is an investor at Potento Partners, which was founded in 2021 with a global long short strategy focused on small and mid cap businesses. Before Potento, Matt was a private equity and public ...

Core & Main (CNM) Q1 2026 Earnings Call June 10, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 Hello, and welcome to the Core and Main Q1 twenty twenty five Earnings Call. My name is Alex, and I'll be coordinating the call today. I'll now hand it over to Glenn Floyd, Director of Investor Relations. Please go ahead. Speaker1 Thank you. Good morning, everyone. This is Glenn Floyd, Director of Investor Relations for Core and Main. We are excited to have you join us this morning for our fiscal twenty twenty five first quarter earn ...

Credit union selects Jack Henry for open infrastructure and culture MONETT, Mo., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Henry™ (Nasdaq: JKHY) announced that Triangle Credit Union has chosen Jack Henry's Symitar® platform and complementary products to better serve members and maintain a competitive market position.Triangle Credit Union, which operates eight branch locations and services members across southern New Hampshire and Massachusetts, has grown steadily to support its community. In 1993, the credit union ...

Key Takeaways ACM trades at 19.96X forward P/E, below the industry's 20.17X. Q2 Americas NSR rose 6%, driven by demand across the U.S. and Canadian design markets. Backlog reached $24.27B in Q2, with 54.9% contracted growth and 80% enterprise win rate.AECOM’s (ACM) current valuation looks promising for investors. The stock is currently trading at a discount compared with the Zacks Engineering - R and D Services industry peers. The company’s forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 19.96X, which i ...

Key Takeaways CIGI will acquire a controlling stake in Astris Finance, with the deal closing expected in Q3 2025. Astris Finance provides advisory services in M&A, project finance, and capital raising for global developers. The move boosts CIGI's IB capabilities and benefits from rising global demand for infrastructure.Colliers International Group, Inc. (CIGI) recently entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in a global investment banking (IB) company, Astris Infrastructure, ...

Key Takeaways ACM won a global environmental services contract from the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center. The deal includes a $1.5B ceiling, a five-year base period and an optional five-year extension. ACM will handle all project phases, supporting restoration, compliance and resource protection.AECOM (ACM) has been awarded a multiple-award task order contract by the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center to support global architecture and engineering services. The contract covers various environmental ...

Complements and enhances sustainability and infrastructure expertiseTORONTO and WASHINGTON, D.C., June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI), a leading diversified professional services and investment management company, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Astris Infrastructure, LLC (“Astris Finance”), a global investment banking firm specializing in infrastructure and energy transition. Under Colliers’ unique partnership m ...