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- Fortune•10 hours ago
In Pennsylvania, Two Health Care Behemoths Are Fighting. Patients Are Caught In Middle.
A court ruling in his favor will signal to insurers and providers nationwide that states may choose to step in to protect consumers if a health company gains too much market power or consumers' access to care is otherwise threatened. A UPMC win could embolden health care companies to use dominant market positions to compete even more aggressively. The feud between the health care giants began in 2011 over pricing, payment rates and competition, roiling medical care in western Pennsylvania.
Yahoo Finance•4 hours agoMicrosoft beats earnings expectations, stock jumps
Microsoft (MSFT) reported better-than-expected fiscal third-quarter financial results. During the quarter, the tech giant reported revenue of $30.60 billion, which was better than consensus estimates of $29.86 billion in revenue. Microsoft earned $1.14 per share, exceeding analyst expectations of $1.00 earnings per share.
Yahoo Finance•3 hours agoTesla misses expectations in first-quarter results, shares decline
Tesla (TSLA) reported its first loss on an adjusted basis since the second quarter of 2018. The Palo Alto, California-based company posted an adjusted loss per share of $2.90 for its fiscal first quarter. This was wider than the $1.30 loss per share consensus analysts were expecting, according to Bloomberg-compiled data.
- Associated Press•35 minutes ago
Carolina Financial: 1Q Earnings Snapshot
Carolina Financial Corp. CARO on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $14.5 million. The bank, based in Charleston, South Carolina, said it had earnings of 65 cents per share.
- Associated Press•42 minutes ago
Investors Bancorp: 1Q Earnings Snapshot
The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 20 cents per share. The holding company for Investors Bank posted revenue of $267.4 million in the period.
- Zacks•1 hour ago
SmarFinancial (SMBK) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
SmarFinancial (SMBK) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.39 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.43 per share. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -9.30%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this bank holding company would post earnings of $0.32 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.47, delivering a surprise of 46.88%.
- Skift Table•23 minutes ago
Chipotle Just Doubled Its Digital Sales
In Chipotle's case, it pays to be an early adopter. In its first quarter earnings report, Chipotle reported a digital sales increase of 100.7 percent compared to the same period last year. The chain has gone all in on digital innovation, from equipping its stores to quickly and efficiently handle off-premise orders to launching a digital loyalty program last month that is already three million members strong, and the sales returns are rolling in.
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- Bloomberg•10 hours ago
Son Creates Stock-Buying Startup After Mom Misses Million Dollar Opportunity
The employer, UnitedHealth Group Inc., allows workers to buy shares twice a year at a 15 percent discount. Shapiro's eureka moment prompted him to found Carver Edison, a fintech startup that provides interest-free loans to workers unable set aside money from their paychecks to buy stock on the cheap. The firm cleared a major regulatory hurdle in December, when the Internal Revenue Service determined that companies can let employees benefit from Carver's loans without jeopardizing the tax-exempt status of their ESPPs.
- CNBC•17 hours ago
Employees keep 'ghosting' their job offers — and Gen Zs are leading the charge
Many of us have faced excruciating silence while waiting to hear back from a prospective employer, only to wind up hearing nothing at all. New research from recruitment firm Randstad RAND-NL suggests that as many as two-thirds (66 percent) of United States managers have been snubbed by candidates who initially accepted a job offer, only to retract it — or disappear entirely — ahead of their start date. According to Randstad's study of 1,202 U.S. managers and employees, more than a third (43 percent) of Gen Z employees — those aged 22 and under — say they've accepted a job but then bailed on the offer.
- U.S.News & World Report•yesterday
Why the 60/40 Portfolio Is Dead for Retirement Planning
Getting your asset allocation right is one of the fundamental rules of building a portfolio. At its most basic level, this might be 60% in the S&P 500 and 40% in investment-grade U.S. corporate bonds, says David Koch, senior wealth advisor at Halbert Hargrove. There are a plethora of mutual and exchange-traded funds that invest in stocks and bonds, making it easy to achieve a 60/40 split, Koch says.
- TheStreet.com•2 hours ago
Tesla Shares Rise Despite Missing Earnings, Revenue Estimates -- Live Blog
Polarizing electric car maker Tesla reported earnings after a long delay on Wednesday after the close, and like many things Tesla, it was a mixed bag. Non-GAAP EPS came in at a negative $2.90, below a negative $1.15 consensus, while revenue was $4.54 billion, below a $5.42 billion consensus. On the other hand, Tesla revised its 2019 capex budget to a range of $2 billion to $2.5 billion from a prior level of $2.5 billion, and expects to deliver 90,000-100,000 vehicles in Q2, ahead of a consensus of 91,000 vehicles.
- InvestorPlace•yesterday
10 Stocks to Sell Before They Give Back 2019 Gains
In 2019, investors have been looking for stocks to buy — not stocks to sell. A broad market selloff toward the end of last year admittedly created some bargains. Key sectors like energy, semiconductors and software offered their share of bargains.
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- MoneyWise•7 hours ago
20 Countries Where You Can Retire Comfortably on $150K
In 2019, American retirees are collecting average monthly Social Security payments of $1,461, or a mere $17,532 for the year. The fact is that health care, housing and daily expenses cost significantly less in several other countries, where you can enjoy a good standard of living. Click to see a countdown of our picks for the cheapest — and safest — countries for retiring outside the U.S. These are places where even $150,000 or less in retirement savings would be enough to live comfortably.
Reuters•38 minutes agoMicrosoft tops $1 trillion as it predicts more cloud growth
Microsoft Corp on Wednesday briefly topped $1 trillion in value for the first time after executives predicted continued growth for its cloud computing business. The Redmond, Washington-based company beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit and revenue, powered by an unexpected boost in Windows revenue and brisk growth in its cloud business which has reached tens of billions of dollars in sales. Microsoft shares rose 4.4% to $130.54 in late trading after the forecast issued on a conference call with investors, pushing the company ahead of Apple Inc's $980 billion market capitalisation.
- Zacks•9 hours ago
Macquarie (MIC) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
The market expects Macquarie (MIC) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended March 2019. The earnings report, which is expected to be released on May 1, 2019, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
- Zacks•9 hours ago
Qualcomm (QCOM) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Should You Buy?
Qualcomm (QCOM) is expected to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended March 2019. The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on May 1. While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
- Associated Press•28 minutes ago
Capstone: 1Q Earnings Snapshot
Capstone Mining Corp. CSFFF) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $8.3 million. The Vancouver, British Columbia-based company said it had profit of 2 cents per share.
- Refinery29•7 hours ago
I Make $180,000 — & Changing Jobs Often Made Me A Master Negotiator
Previously, we talked to a social media coordinator in Atlanta , a math specialist in Detroit , and a financial controller in Pittsburgh, PA. Age: 30 Current Location: New York, NY Current Title: Strategy Director Starting Salary: $43,000 Current Salary: $180,000 Number Of Years Employed: 10 Biggest Salary Jump: $80,000 to $115,000 in 2015 Biggest Salary Drop: None, only a lateral move Biggest Salary Negotiation Regret: “Not demanding an increase or more relocation when I moved for my company internationally. I underestimated the cost of moving and also underestimated what the exchange rate was going to be when I moved from the U.S. to Canada.
Yahoo Finance•1 hour agoElon Musk: Tesla will offer 'compelling' insurance product within a month
Tesla is weeks away from offering insurance on its vehicles, CEO Elon Musk told investors and analysts on a conference call, moving to help its lease holders save money on high premiums. After reporting a first quarter share loss that was far worse than Wall Street's estimates, Musk stated that the company is planning to create an “insurance product” that will launch in a month. “It will be much more compelling than anything out there,” Musk said, without elaborating further.
- Associated Press•46 minutes ago
Westwood Holdings: 1Q Earnings Snapshot
The Dallas-based company said it had net income of 5 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and amortization costs, came to 49 cents per share. The investment asset manager posted revenue of $23.9 million in the period.
- Zacks•2 hours ago
Qualcomm (QCOM) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know
Qualcomm (QCOM) closed the most recent trading day at $86.84, moving +0.14% from the previous trading session. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector gained 6.02%, while the S&P 500 gained 4.87%. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $4.80 billion, down 8.67% from the prior-year quarter.
- Zacks•9 hours ago
Whiting Petroleum (WLL) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Can the Stock Move Higher?
Wall Street expects a year-over-year decline in earnings on lower revenues when Whiting Petroleum (WLL) reports results for the quarter ended March 2019. The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on May 1. While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
- Zacks•9 hours ago
Square (SQ) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on May 1. While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise. This mobile payments services provider is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.08 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +33.3%.
