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There’s a movement to ‘leave the leaves’ in gardens and lawns. Should you do it?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:26:49 GMT

Unless you’ve been living under a pile of leaves, you’ve no doubt heard about the “Leave the Leaves” movement that’s been gaining in popularity in recent years. The idea is to avoid sending bagged-up fallen leaves to landfills. Instead, we’re asked to leave them be, allowing them to naturally decompose over the winter into nutrient-rich organic matter that also shelters hibernating pollinators and other beneficial insects.Done thoughtfully, leaving the leaves is one of the best ways to turn yard waste into free fertilizer, and that’s good for your plants, the environment — and your wallet. But it’s important to consider the types of leaves you’re dealing with and where they’re landing.Whole leaves should not be allowed to remain on walkways, where they’ll create a slipping hazard, or on the lawn, where they are likely to cause disease.Although turf grasses can handle a light scattering of leaves, a thick layer would threaten their health. In areas that experience snow cover, moistur...

Latham Group: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:26:49 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (AP) — LATHAM, N.Y. (AP) — Latham Group Inc. (SWIM) on Tuesday reported third-quarter profit of $6.2 million.On a per-share basis, the Latham, New York-based company said it had profit of 5 cents.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 12 cents per share.The swimming pool maker posted revenue of $160.8 million in the period, which also fell short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $162.6 million.Latham Group expects full-year revenue in the range of $555 million to $570 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SWIM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SWIMSource

Evergy: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:26:49 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) on Tuesday reported net income of $351.6 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Kansas City, Missouri-based company said it had net income of $1.53. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.88 per share.The electric utility posted revenue of $1.67 billion in the period.Evergy expects full-year earnings in the range of $3.55 to $3.65 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on EVRG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EVRGSource

Precision BioSciences: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:26:49 GMT

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Precision BioSciences Inc. (DTIL) on Tuesday reported a loss of $8.1 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Durham, North Carolina-based company said it had a loss of 7 cents. Losses, adjusted to account for discontinued operations, came to 10 cents per share.The genome editing company posted revenue of $13.1 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on DTIL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/DTILSource

Emerson Electric: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:26:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — ST. LOUIS (AP) — Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) on Tuesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $744 million.The St. Louis-based company said it had profit of $1.29 per share.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.30 per share.The maker of process controls systems, valves and analytical instruments posted revenue of $4.09 billion in the period, which also fell short of Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $4.2 billion.For the year, the company reported profit of $13.22 billion, or $22.88 per share. Revenue was reported as $15.17 billion.For the current quarter ending in December, Emerson Electric expects its per-share earnings to range from $1 to $1.05. Analysts surveyed by Zacks had forecast adjusted earnings per share of $1.19.The company expects full-year earnings in the range of $5.15 to $5.35 per share._____This story was gener...

Fidelity National: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:26:49 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Fidelity National Information Services Inc. (FIS) on Tuesday reported a loss of $449 million in its third quarter.The Jacksonville, Florida-based company said it had a loss of 76 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 94 cents per share.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 11 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.59 per share.The banking and payment technologies company posted revenue of $2.49 billion in the period, also missing Street forecasts. Eleven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $3.65 billion.Fidelity National expects full-year revenue in the range of $14.6 billion to $14.65 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FIS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FISSource

AxoGen: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:26:49 GMT

ALACHUA, Fla. (AP) — ALACHUA, Fla. (AP) — AxoGen Inc. (AXGN) on Tuesday reported a loss of $4.1 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Alachua, Florida-based company said it had a loss of 10 cents. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense, came to 1 cent per share.The regenerative medicine company posted revenue of $41.3 million in the period.AxoGen expects full-year revenue in the range of $154 million to $159 million.The company’s shares closed at $3.93. A year ago, they were trading at $11.03._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on AXGN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AXGNSource

Datadog: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:26:49 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — Datadog Inc. (DDOG) on Tuesday reported third-quarter profit of $22.6 million.The New York-based company said it had profit of 6 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and amortization costs, were 45 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 13 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 34 cents per share.The data analytics and cloud monitoring company posted revenue of $547.5 million in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Fourteen analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $523.3 million.For the current quarter ending in December, Datadog expects its per-share earnings to range from 42 cents to 44 cents.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $564 million to $568 million for the fiscal fourth quarter.Datadog expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.52 to $1.54 per share, with revenue ranging from $2.1 billion to $2.11 billion._____This story was ...

Hostess Brands: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:26:49 GMT

LENEXA, Kan. (AP) — LENEXA, Kan. (AP) — Hostess Brands, Inc. (TWNK) on Tuesday reported third-quarter net income of $22.8 million.The Lenexa, Kansas-based company said it had net income of 17 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 24 cents per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 27 cents per share.The company posted revenue of $352.8 million in the period, also falling short of Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $366 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TWNK at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TWNKSource

Delek US Holdings: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:26:49 GMT

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (AP) — BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (AP) — Delek US Holdings Inc. (DK) on Tuesday reported third-quarter net income of $128.7 million.The Brentwood, Tennessee-based company said it had profit of $1.97 per share. Earnings, adjusted for restructuring costs and non-recurring costs, were $2.02 per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.36 per share.The refinery operator posted revenue of $4.75 billion in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $3.97 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on DK at https://www.zacks.com/ap/DKSource