TORONTO, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (“Allied”) (TSX:AP.UN) announced today that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved its near- and long- term science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets. These targets are consistent with a 1.5°C decarbonization pathway and will apply to both Allied’s rental and development portfolios. In line with the science-based requirements of the SBTi’s Corporate Net-Zero Standard, Allied commit ...

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the Finnish economy but emphasizes the need for fiscal consolidation and structural reforms to support economic recovery and growth potential [25][30]. Core Insights - The Finnish economy is slowly recovering from a recession, with a projected real GDP growth of 0.7% in 2025 and 1.1% in 2026, driven by declining interest rates and improved purchasing power [30][32]. - Finland has a strong comparative advantage in renewable electricity and engineering, which positions it well for the green industrial transition, but faces challenges in productivity growth and labor market mismatches [25][28]. - The report highlights the importance of attracting foreign talent to address skill shortages and enhance economic growth, alongside the need for reforms in higher education to increase attainment rates [51][43]. Summary by Sections Economic Recovery and Public Finances - The Finnish economy is gradually recovering, but growth lags behind Nordic peers and the OECD average, with a contraction of 0.1% in 2024 [31][30]. - Fiscal pressures are increasing due to rising defense, health, and pension expenditures, with a fiscal deficit of 4.4% of GDP in 2024 [37][30]. - Structural reforms are necessary to improve public spending efficiency and address labor market mismatches to sustain recovery [39][30]. Higher Education Attainment - Finland's higher education attainment rate has stagnated, ranking 30th among OECD countries, contributing to labor shortages in highly skilled positions [44][43]. - The higher education system is primarily publicly funded, and reforms are needed to increase the number of first-entrant places and expand the range of post-graduate qualifications [49][43]. - Encouraging business funding for higher education research is essential to free up resources for new entrants [25][43]. Attracting Foreign Talent - Attracting high-skilled foreign workers is crucial for addressing current and future skill shortages, particularly in sectors like ICT and green energy [51][52]. - Language proficiency remains a barrier for foreign workers, necessitating expanded language training programs and flexible workplace language policies [53][52]. - Initiatives to provide more internship opportunities for foreign students are needed to improve retention rates post-graduation [54][52]. Transition to Net Zero - Finland is not on track to meet its 2035 net zero greenhouse gas emissions target, with a need for increased forest growth and reduced soil emissions [57][56]. - Investment in low-emissions technologies is essential, but current policies and emissions accounting methods hinder progress [67][56]. - The report emphasizes the importance of public-private partnerships to crowd in private investment for the green transition [67][56].

CenterPoint Energy Inc. (CNP) focuses on consistent investments in infrastructure upgrades and maintenance, which has played a critical role in the company's expanding operations. Given its strong growth, CNP makes for a solid investment option in the Zacks Utility Electric Power industry.Let us focus on the reasons that make this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock a strong investment pick at the moment.CNP’s Growth ForecastThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for CNP’s 2025 earnings per share (EPS) stands at $1.75, which i ...

MONTREAL, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HPQ, OTCQB: HPQFF, FRA: O08), a technology company developing next-generation processes for advanced material manufacturing, announces that on May 15, 2025, the TSX Venture Exchange issued Bulletin V2025-1424, confirming that trading in the Company’s securities will be reinstated at market open on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Timeline of the events. On April 30th, 2025, HPQ issued a press release stating that its new audi ...

Industry Overview - Nuclear energy is increasingly recognized as a vital solution for meeting the world's growing electricity demands and supporting the transition to cleaner power sources, providing a constant and reliable supply of clean energy [1][2] - The demand for clean electricity is driven by industrial expansion, urbanization, rising global temperatures, the development of AI-powered data centers, and the adoption of electric vehicles [4] Investment Potential - Nuclear energy-related stocks, such as Duke Energy Corporation, Dominion Energy, and Constellation Energy Corporation, are becoming attractive investment options due to their ability to deliver steady output compared to other clean energy sources [2][6] - The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that annual investment in nuclear energy will exceed $150 billion by 2030, up from $65 billion, with installed nuclear capacity potentially exceeding 1,000 gigawatts by 2050 [3] Company Insights Duke Energy - Duke Energy operates 11 nuclear units capable of producing nearly 10,700 megawatts of clean electricity, with nuclear power accounting for 27.5% of its total electricity output in 2024 [8] - The company plans to expand its nuclear capacity by nearly 250 megawatts by 2031 and has secured agreements to monetize over $500 million in nuclear production tax credits [9] - Duke Energy received approval to operate its Oconee Nuclear Station for another 20 years and is pursuing license renewals for all its reactors [10][11] Dominion Energy - Dominion Energy owns four nuclear power stations, generating nearly 40% of its total production, and is evaluating next-generation nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors (SMRs) [12][13] - The company aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, with nuclear power serving as a consistent, carbon-free solution [14] Constellation Energy - Constellation Energy is the largest nuclear power plant operator in the U.S., accounting for around 10% of the nation's total clean energy production [15] - The company has secured multiple uranium supply contracts extending through the 2030s to ensure long-term nuclear fuel security and is modernizing its nuclear plants to improve performance [16] - Constellation Energy is investing to expand its nuclear capacity and is evaluating the addition of up to one gigawatt of new carbon-free energy capacity over the next 10 years [17]

Nexans Mixed Shareholders’ Meeting of May 15th, 2025 _PRESS RELEASE_ Paris La Défense, on May 15th, 2025 – Nexans Annual Shareholders' Meeting, held today in Paris, approved all 27 resolutions agreed by the Board of Directors. The voting results are available on the Nexans website. The Shareholders’ Meeting was broadcast live in French and English, and a replay will be available shortly on this same website.The shareholders adopted all the resolutions submitted, and thus approved: The distribution of a divi ...

Material Produced in the Reactor and Collected in Product Recovery UnitMONTREAL, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HPQ, OTCQB: HPQFF, FRA: O08), a technology company developing next-generation processes for advanced material manufacturing, would like to inform shareholders that HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. (“HSPI”) [1] proprietary Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) Pilot Plant has reached a Significant Milestone during its 4th Phase-one batch test. HSPI’s technology suppl ...

Core Viewpoint - Ignitis Group has published its Strategic Plan for 2025–2028, focusing on creating a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for future generations [1] Group's Green Capacities Portfolio - The Group aims to expand its Green Capacities Portfolio to 4–5 GW by 2030, enhancing energy security and contributing to surplus green energy production [2] - The target is to double installed Green Capacities to 2.6–3.0 GW by 2028, up from 1.4 GW in 2024, with a current total of 8.4 GW, including 3.1 GW of Secured Capacity [3] Electricity Supply and EV Charging Network - The Group plans to increase electricity supply from 6.7 TWh in 2024 to 9.0–11.0 TWh by 2028, while also developing a leading EV fast-charging network in the Baltics [4] Financial Investments and Targets - Planned investments for 2025–2028 range from EUR 3.0–4.0 billion, with 85–90% aligned with EU Taxonomy [6] - Approximately 59% of these investments (EUR 1.7–2.4 billion) will focus on developing Green Capacities, while 36% (EUR 1.2–1.3 billion) will be directed towards electricity distribution network expansion [7] Financial Performance Expectations - Investments are expected to generate EUR 600–680 million in Adjusted EBITDA by 2028, an increase from EUR 527.9 million in 2024, with a target of 70–75% sustainable Adjusted EBITDA share [8] - The average Adjusted ROCE is projected to be between 6.5–7.5% during 2025–2028 [8] Credit Rating and Dividend Policy - The Group aims to maintain a credit rating of 'BBB' or above, with a commitment to a minimum of 3% annual dividend growth, resulting in a projected dividend yield of 6.4%–7.0% for the 2025–2028 period [9] Sustainability Goals - The Group targets net zero emissions by 2040–2050, with a focus on reducing carbon intensity of Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions to 190 g CO2-eq/kWh by 2028, representing a 5% reduction from 2024 [10]

Market Overview - The Mexico Crawler Excavator Market was sized at 8,669 units in 2024 and is projected to reach 11,044 units by 2030, with a CAGR of 4.12% [1][19]. Market Trends & Drivers - There is a growing demand for modern technology excavators in Mexico, with suppliers offering multifunctional excavators equipped with advanced accessories [3]. - The global push for reduced carbon emissions is increasing the demand for low-emission construction equipment in Mexico [4]. - Medium-size excavators dominated the market in 2024, driven by significant investments in public infrastructure projects [5]. - The utilization of crawler excavators in the construction industry is over 60% [5]. - XCMG has doubled its business in Mexico in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, indicating strong market growth [5]. - The Mexican construction industry is shifting towards sustainable and electrified solutions, with a focus on electric crawler excavators [7]. Infrastructure Investment - The Mexican government plans to increase investment in public infrastructure projects in 2025, focusing on roads, ports, railways, airports, and telecommunications [9]. - A public-private investment package is set to include over 40 infrastructure projects, which is expected to bolster the crawler excavator market [10]. - The government has allocated over USD 7 billion for expanding the railway network by 3,000 km in 2025, with a long-term plan of USD 58 billion for a new railway line expansion [11]. - An investment of USD 8.4 billion is planned for expanding roadways over 4,000 kilometers under the National Highways Infrastructure Program [12]. Industry Restraints - High construction costs and market uncertainty are challenges facing the Mexican crawler excavator market in 2025 [13]. - Geopolitical uncertainties, including potential high tariffs on goods imported from Mexico, may negatively impact exports and business [14]. - The depreciation of the Mexican peso has made imports of construction materials more expensive, leading to increased prices [16][17]. Vendor Landscape - Prominent vendors in the Mexico crawler excavator market include Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo Construction Equipment, Hitachi, SANY, and XCMG, among others [21].

Flotek Industries (FTK) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 10:00 AM ET Speaker0 Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Flotek Industries First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all lines are in listen only mode. Following the presentation, we will conduct a question and answer session. This call is being recorded on Wednesday, 05/07/2025. I would now like to turn the conference over to Michael Crotelli, Director of Finance and Investor Relations. Please go ah ...