Project advances regional water resilience and environmental restoration effortsIRVINE, Calif., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shimmick Corporation (“Shimmick” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SHIM), a national leader in complex infrastructure solutions, has been awarded a $51 million contract by the Stockton East Water District (SEWD) for the Bellota Weir Modifications project in Stockton, California. The project includes the construction of a new inflatable Obermeyer gate weir across Mormon Slough, a surface ...

Nanterre, 21 July 2025 VINCI awarded three construction contracts in Australia Construction of the Coomera Connector’s southern section in the Gold Coast (Queensland)Renovation of a road and construction of a bridge in Moreton Bay (Queensland)Design and build of M5 Motorway Westbound Upgrade in Syndey (New South Wales)Construction contracts total value of 431 million euros (773 million Australian dollars) Seymour Whyte, a VINCI Construction subsidiary in Australia has been awarded three construction contrac ...

比塞大大桥项目是突尼斯目前最大的在建桥梁项目总长2070米 主桥最大跨径292.5米项目技术团队 编制了高空钢桁架安装、长栈桥、大平台、海中超长桩基等控制工艺方案本报讯（四川日报全媒 体记者 寇敏芳）突尼斯当地时间7月18日10时，由蜀道集团所属四川路桥承建的突尼斯比塞大大 桥南北两岸首根永久桩开钻，标志着这座地中海精品大桥工程建设正式迈入主体结构施工阶段， 为后续工程推进奠定坚实基础。比塞大大桥项目是突尼斯目前最大的在建桥梁项目，由欧洲投资 银行和非洲发展银行共同出资，签约合同金额约14.2亿元人民币。该桥2024年7月18日开工建设， 工期38个月，采用设计、采购、施工为一体的EPC（设计-采购-施工）总承包模式，由四川路桥具 体实施。项目位于突尼斯最北端比塞大市郊区，横跨比塞大运河，毗邻地中海。桥梁总长2070 米，主桥最大跨径292.5米，桥面宽25米，含双向4车道及人行边道。比塞大运河将城市一分为 二，此前两岸仅靠一座旧桥通行，且该桥需定时关闭供船只通过，致交通不畅，制约区域经济发 展。比塞大大桥建成后，将彻底结束旧桥定时关闭造成的交通不便历史，有效解决困扰当地居民 的出行难题。针对跨海特大桥施工的 ...

证券代码：600039 证券简称：四川路桥 公告编号：2025-075 "房建"主要为产业园区、学校、住宅、老旧小区改造等项目； "其他"包括勘察设计、咨询、监理、招标代理等服务类项目。 2.上表中中标项目包括公司通过公开招投标和投建一体模式获取的项目。 四川路桥建设集团股份有限公司 2025 年第二季度主要经营数据公告 本公司董事会及全体董事保证本公告内容不存在任何虚假记载、误导性陈述 或者重大遗漏，并对其内容的真实性、准确性和完整性承担法律责任。 四川路桥建设集团股份有限公司（以下简称公司）根据《上海证券交易所 上市公司行业信息披露指引第八号——建筑》的相关规定，现将 2025 年第二季 度主要经营数据（未经审计）公告如下： | | | 第二季度 | 第二季度 中标项目 | 本年累计 | 本年累计 中标项目 | 上年同期 累计中标 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 序号 | 分行 | 中标项目 | 金额 | 中标项目 | 合计金额 | 项目合计 | 同比增减 | | | 业 | 数量 | （万元人 | 数量 | （万元人 | 金 ...

证券代码：600039 证券简称：四川路桥 公告编号：2025- 075 四川路桥建设集团股份有限公司 2025 年第二季度主要经营数据公告 本公司董事会及全体董事保证本公告内容不存在任何虚假记载、误导性陈述 或者重大遗漏，并对其内容的真实性、准确性和完整性承担法律责任。 四川路桥建设集团股份有限公司（以下简称公司）根据《上海证券交易所 上市公司行业信息披露指引第八号——建筑》的相关规定，现将 2025 年第二季 度主要经营数据（未经审计）公告如下： | 序号 | 分行 | 第二季度 中标项目 | 第二季度 中标项目 金额 | 本年累计 中标项目 | 本年累计 中标项目 合计金额 | 上年同期 累计中标 项目合计 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 业 | 数量 （个） | （万元人 民币） | 数量 （个） | （万元人 民币） | 金额 （万元人 | 同比增减 | | | | | | | | 民币） | | | 1 | 基建 | 65 | 3,128,390 | 100 | 6,173,954 | 4,904,606 | +2 ...

Group 1 - The company and its subsidiaries have recently received project bidding notifications [1] - The company, as the lead entity in a consortium, won the G0323 Jining to Hefei Expressway Fengyang to Dingyuan section concession project, with an estimated total investment of 7.487 billion [1] - The project has a construction period of 1,095 calendar days and a toll collection period of 358 months [1] Group 2 - The company’s subsidiary, Anhui Construction Third Engineering Group Co., Ltd., as the lead entity in a consortium, won the bid for the construction of the Hefei 168 Middle School North Campus project, with a bid price of 532 million [1] - The construction period for this project is 655 calendar days [1] - Anhui Construction Highway and Bridge Group Co., Ltd., as the lead entity in another consortium, won the bid for the Susong Road South Extension and Connecting Line project, with a bid price of 1.137 billion [1] - The construction period for this project is 540 calendar days [1]

Market Overview - Markets ended higher on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite indices advancing by 0.47% and 0.94%, respectively, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 10.52 points [1] - Market sentiment was positively influenced by a trade accord between the United States and Vietnam, easing concerns over prolonged trade tensions [1] Economic Indicators - A recent ADP report indicated an unexpected drop in private payrolls for June, with the private sector losing 33,000 jobs, suggesting potential challenges for the U.S. economy [2] - This decline in job numbers has raised scrutiny from investors, particularly in light of the Federal Reserve's cautious stance on interest rates [2] Investment Strategy - In the current macroeconomic environment, focusing on companies with strong financial fundamentals is crucial [3] - Relying solely on sales and earnings metrics may not yield long-term returns; a deeper analysis of a company's financial health and stability is essential for sustainable investment growth [3] Financial Analysis - A critical analysis of a company's financial background, including coverage ratios, is necessary for informed investment decisions [4] - The Interest Coverage Ratio is a key indicator used to evaluate a company's ability to pay interest on its debt, ensuring it is not over-leveraged [4][6] Interest Coverage Ratio Insights - The Interest Coverage Ratio is calculated as Earnings before Interest & Taxes (EBIT) divided by Interest Expense [5] - A ratio lower than 1.0 indicates a company may struggle to meet its interest obligations, while a higher ratio suggests a stronger financial position [9] Company Performance - Hudbay Minerals Inc. (HBM), Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL), Molina Healthcare, Inc. (MOH), and Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT) have strong interest coverage ratios, indicating solid financial footing [10] - HBM and STRL posted over 40% EPS growth estimates, while VRT shows a growth potential of 24.9% [10] - MOH projects 8.4% sales growth and 7.9% EPS growth, despite a 19.3% stock decline over the past year [10] Stock Screening Criteria - Stocks should have an Interest Coverage Ratio greater than the industry average, a favorable Zacks Rank, and a VGM Score of A or B for better investment results [11] - Additional criteria include a minimum stock price of $5, strong historical and projected EPS growth, substantial trading volume, and a Zacks Rank of 1 or 2 [12][13] Company Highlights - Hudbay Minerals has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 50% on average, with a Zacks Consensus Estimate suggesting growth of 9.2% in sales and 41.7% in EPS [14] - Sterling Infrastructure has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 11.5% on average, with a projected EPS growth of 41.2% [15] - Molina Healthcare's Zacks Consensus Estimate indicates growth of 8.4% in sales and 7.9% in EPS [16] - Vertiv Holdings has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 10.4% on average, with projected growth of 18.8% in sales and 24.9% in EPS [17]

Core Viewpoint - China Railway Construction Co. (CRCC) reported a decline in sales and net profit for 2024, with expectations for modest recovery in 2025, maintaining a BUY rating with a target price of HK$6.69, indicating a 23% upside [1][3]. Financial Performance - In 2024, CRCC's sales and net profit decreased by 6.2% and 14.9% year-on-year (YoY) respectively, while in the first quarter of 2025, sales and net profit further declined by 6.6% and 14.5% YoY [1]. - The gross margin remained stable at 9.9% in 2024, compared to 10% in 2023 [1]. - Finance costs surged by 70.5% YoY in 2024, primarily due to delays in cash collection from local governments [1]. - Operating cash flow was negative at RMB31 billion in 2024, with a 29.6% YoY increase in accounts receivables and a 50.1% YoY increase in interest-bearing debt [1]. Future Outlook - CRCC aims to achieve positive operating cash flow in 2025 and maintain a cash dividend payout ratio of 18% [3]. - New orders are expected to grow by 2% YoY in 2025, despite a 7.8% YoY decline in 2024 [3]. - The company forecasts a 3% YoY increase in sales and a 6.1% YoY rise in net profit for 2025 [3]. Industry Context - Local governments face fiscal challenges, impacting infrastructure investments, with only tier-one and some strong tier-two cities continuing to invest [2]. - Leading contractors are gaining market share at the expense of private-run contractors and are exploring overseas markets [2].

CORAL GABLES, Fla., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MasTec, Inc. (NYSE: MTZ) today announced that Paul DiMarco, its Executive Vice President and CFO, will be participating in a fireside chat with our covering analyst at the J.P. Morgan 2025 Energy, Power, Renewables & Mining Investor Conference on Tuesday, June 24th at approximately 10:55 a.m. Eastern Time. Additionally, one-on-one meetings with institutional investors and MasTec's senior management are also being arranged as a part of the conference.The audi ...

Market Overview - All three major U.S. stock market indices fell by more than 1% on June 13 due to missile strikes between Israel and Iran, impacting global stock markets negatively [1] - Investors are concerned that these geopolitical tensions could lead to increased oil prices and upward pressure on global commodity prices [1] Investment Recommendations - Suggested low-leverage stocks for safeguarding portfolios during market turmoil include Novartis (NVS), The Ensign Group (ENSG), MasTec (MTZ), Bilibili (BILI), and Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL) [2][10] - These stocks are characterized by low leverage, making them potentially safer options for investors [2][10] Understanding Leverage - Leverage refers to the practice of borrowing capital for operations and expansion, typically through debt financing [4] - Excessive debt financing can lead to significant losses, hence the importance of selecting companies with low debt levels [5][6] Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis - The debt-to-equity ratio is a key metric indicating a company's financial risk, with a lower ratio reflecting better solvency [7] - High debt-to-equity ratios can turn favorable earnings into losses during economic downturns [8] Stock Selection Strategy - A prudent investment strategy involves choosing stocks with low debt-to-equity ratios to ensure steady returns [9] - Additional screening criteria include being less leveraged than industry peers, trading at a minimum price of $10, having substantial trading volume, and showing positive earnings growth expectations [12][13] Company Highlights - **Novartis (NVS)**: Reported a 7.1% improvement in 2025 sales estimates and has a long-term earnings growth rate of 7.9%, currently holding a Zacks Rank 2 [15][16] - **The Ensign Group (ENSG)**: Anticipates a 15% year-over-year sales improvement in 2025, with a long-term earnings growth rate of 15% and a Zacks Rank 2 [17][18] - **MasTec (MTZ)**: Achieved a 6% year-over-year revenue increase and expects an 11% sales improvement in 2025, with a significant earnings growth estimate of 53.7% [19] - **Bilibili (BILI)**: Experienced a 24% revenue increase year-over-year and anticipates an 11.3% sales improvement in 2025, with a Zacks Rank 2 [20] - **Sterling Infrastructure (STRL)**: Reported a 7% revenue increase and a 29% surge in adjusted earnings per share, with a long-term earnings growth rate of 15% [21][22]