With evictions up in El Paso County, court looks to provide solutionsPandas An An and Ke Ke celebrate their 1st Christmas in Hong Kong HONG KONG (AP) — A pair of five-year-old pandas, named An An and Ke Ke, celebrated their first Christmas early in a Hong Kong park, munching on special treats and looking cute for the cameras. An An, the male panda, was presented with an ice slab that had “Merry Christmas” written on it with sweet potato and carrots while Ke Ke, his female companion, got a snowman garnished with slices of carrot and apple in a special press event Monday before visitors streamed to the park. China sent the pair to Hong Kong in late September in a bid to boost tourism in the city. Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Wemby: Spurs-Knicks Christmas game is also an animated one at Disney World NEW YORK (AP) — There’s a Christmas Day basketball game at Walt Disney World, featuring Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Wemby. While Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are facing the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, an alternate animated telecast will have the teams playing in the Magic Kingdom, with some Disney characters participating. The special alt-cast, the first animated presentation of an NBA game, will be shown on ESPN2 and also stream on Disney+ and ESPN+. 'Squid Game' returns looking for win with season 2 The first season of “Squid Game” was Netflix's most-watched series and went on to win a variety of accolades including the Emmy Award for lead actor in a drama series for Lee Jung-jae and a directing award for Hwang Dong-hyuk. The show returns for its second season on Dec. 26 and is already nominated for a Golden Globe for best drama. It's rare for TV shows made in Korea to have more than one season but Lee describes Hwang as “a genius.” A third and final season has already filmed. Netflix is also invested in expanding its “Squid Game” universe with a reality competition series and an English-language version in development. In the ruins of a bombed-out church in Lebanon, there's now a tiny Christmas tree DARDGHAYA, Lebanon (AP) — A Christmas tree stands among the fallen stones in the ruins of a Catholic church in southern Lebanon that was hit by an Israeli airstrike during the war with Hezbollah. It's a small and modest tree. There are no lights because the war destroyed power lines. The ground is too uneven to set up the Nativity scene. The priest says his blood pressure went up and he lost his balance when he saw the church's destruction. Now he leads Mass in an underground room that serves as a temporary worship space. He tells the community it “is more like the cave where Jesus was born.” Burt, the huge Australian crocodile who had a cameo in ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ dies at 90 The Crocosaurus Cove reptile aquarium in Darwin, Australia, says the huge crocodile that rose to fame with a cameo in the movie “Crocodile Dundee” has died. The aquarium says Burt died over the weekend and was at least 90 years old. A saltwater crocodile, Burt was estimated to be more than 5 meters long. The 1986 movie stars Paul Hogan as the rugged crocodile hunter Mick Dundee. In the movie, American Sue Charlton, played by actress Linda Kozlowski, goes to fill her canteen in a watering hole when she is attacked by a crocodile, before being saved by Dundee. Elaborate holiday light displays are making spirits bright in a big way CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow might be enough to brighten some homes this holiday season. But others are adorned with thousands of blinking lights synched to blasting music. In Mesa, Arizona, 14 homeowners have been going all-out on holiday lights for 30 years, and those buying homes in the neighborhood often find the attics full of décor left behind by previous owners. In Santa Clarita, California, residents began coordinating their holiday lights to bring some joy to their community after an earthquake. And in Edmond, Oklahoma, those looking to the western sky will easily spot the Miranda family’s elaborate display featuring images and music from the movie “Wicked.” Santa braves the sticky heat of the Amazon jungle to bring gifts to children in Brazilian village CATALAO, Brazil (AP) — Santa Claus has braved the sticky heat of the Amazon rainforest this weekend, taking two boats to bring gifts to the children of a small village near the Brazilian city of Manaus. The visit was arranged by Amigos do Papai Noel, a Brazilian charity that has been taking gifts to children in the Amazon rainforest for the past 26 years. More than 600 children from different villages gathered in Catalao to receive presents from Santa, who dressed in his traditional nightcap, white gloves and red suit, while enduring the stifling jungle heat. NASA's Parker Solar Probe aims to fly closer to the sun like never before NEW YORK (AP) — A NASA spacecraft is about to make the closest approach to the sun. The Parker Solar Probe was launched in 2018 to get a close-up look at the sun. On Tuesday, Parker will pass within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun’s surface. That's nearly seven times closer to the sun than previous spacecraft. Scientists won’t hear from Parker until a few days after the flyby. It’ll continue circling the sun at this distance until at least September. Scientists hope to better understand what drives the solar wind and why the corona is so much hotter than the sun's surface. 174 Colorado skiers and snowboarders rescued after a lift cracks WINTER PARK, Colo. (AP) — Officials are investigating what caused a crack in a Colorado ski lift that forced the evacuation of over 170 stranded skiers and snowboarders. The evacuation happened Saturday on a gondola lift at Winter Park Resort. A spokesperson says the lift stopped automatically when a crack was detected in a structural piece of the lift. Passengers were lowered down by ropes over the course of about five hours. No injuries were reported during the rescues, which came at the start of the busy holiday season. 'Sonic 3' bests 'Mufasa: The Lion King' at the box office NEW YORK (AP) — In the holiday season battle of big-budget family movies, Paramount Pictures’ “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” sped past the Walt Disney Co.’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” to take the top spot at the box office. The results came just ahead of the lucrative Christmas corridor in theaters. According to studio estimates, “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” debuted with $62 million in ticket sales over the weekend. “Mufasa,” however, was humbled in its opening weekend, coming in notably shy of expectations. It returned just $35 million in domestic ticket sales.
U.S. stock indexes reached more records after tech companies talked up how much artificial intelligence is boosting their results. The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% Wednesday to add to what looks to be one of its best years of the millennium. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.7%, while the Nasdaq composite added 1.3% to its own record. Salesforce pulled the market higher after highlighting its artificial-intelligence offering for customers. Marvell Technology jumped even more after saying it’s seeing strong demand from AI. Treasury yields eased, while bitcoin climbed after President-elect Donald Trump nominated a crypto advocate to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. On Wednesday: The S&P 500 rose 36.61 points, or 0.6%, to 6,086.49. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 308.51 points, or 0.7%, to 45,014.04. The Nasdaq composite rose 254.21 points, or 1.3%, to 19,735.12. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 10.22 points, or 0.4%, to 2,426.56. For the week: The S&P 500 is up 54.11 points, or 0.9%. The Dow is up 103.39 points, or 0.2%. The Nasdaq is up 516.95 points, or 2.7%. The Russell 2000 is down 8.16 points, or 0.3%. For the year: The S&P 500 is up 1,316.66 points, or 27.6%. The Dow is up 7,324.50 points, or 19.4%. The Nasdaq is up 4,723.76 points, or 31.5%. The Russell 2000 is up 399.49 points, or 19.7%.Survey on isolation: Nearly half of Minnesotans report feeling left out at timesCVMC now offering innovative procedure for heart failure management
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (TGSCDRC) rejected an appeal by SBI Card, holding the company responsible for overcharging a customer. The decision upheld a previous ruling by the District Consumer Commission, which ordered SBI Card to pay Rs 15,000 with 9 per cent annual interest and Rs 5,000 as costs. The issue arose when the customer, Abdul Khader, from Medak, used his SBI credit card for transactions amounting to Rs 24,710.66. He claimed he had chosen to repay the amount in six monthly installments but said SBI changed this to 12 installments without his consent. He also accused the bank of automatically debiting Rs 7,979 from his SBI savings account without a notice. In January 2019, the district consumer commission ruled in favour of Khader, stating that SBI Card was deficient in its service. SBI Card later appealed, arguing that the changes to the EMI plan were communicated through e-statements and that the auto-debit was necessary to cover unpaid dues. However, the TGSCDRC dismissed the appeal, citing SBI’s inability to provide evidence or calculations to justify the debited amount. The commission also noted that the partial refund of Rs 2,573 issued by SBI supported his claim of being overcharged. It criticized SBI for lacking clarity on how the interest was calculated.
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The S&P 500 fell less than 0.1% after spending the day wavering between small gains and losses. The tiny loss ended the benchmark index’s three-day winning streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.1% and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.1%. Trading volume was lighter than usual as US markets reopened following the Christmas holiday. Semiconductor giant Nvidia, whose enormous valuation gives it an outsize influence on indexes, slipped 0.2%. Meta Platforms fell 0.7%, and Amazon and Netflix each fell 0.9%. Tesla was among the biggest decliners in the S&P 500, finishing 1.8% lower. Some tech companies fared better. Chip company Broadcom rose 2.4%, Micron Technology added 0.6% and Adobe gained 0.5%. Health care stocks were a bright spot. CVS Health rose 1.5% and Walgreens Boots Alliance added 5.3% for the biggest gain among S&P 500 stocks. Several retailers also gained ground. Target rose 3%, Ross Stores added 2.3%, Best Buy rose 2.9% and Dollar Tree gained 3.8%. Traders are watching to see whether retailers have a strong holiday season. The day after Christmas traditionally ranks among the top 10 biggest shopping days of the year, as consumers go online or rush to stores to cash in gift cards and raid bargain bins. US-listed shares in Honda and Nissan rose 4.1% and 16.4% respectively. The Japanese car makers announced earlier this week that the two companies are in talks to combine. All told, the S&P 500 fell 2.45 points to 6,037.59. The Dow added 28.77 points to 43,325.80. The Nasdaq fell 10.77 points to close at 20,020.36. Wall Street also got a labour market update. US applications for unemployment benefits held steady last week, though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years, the Labour Department reported. Treasury yields mostly fell in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury slipped to 4.58% from 4.59% late on Tuesday. Major European markets were closed, as well as Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia. Trading was expected to be subdued this week with a thin slate of economic data on the calendar.
Stock indexes drifted to a mixed finish on Wall Street on Thursday as some heavyweight technology and communications sector stocks offset gains elsewhere in the market. The S&P 500 fell less than 0.1% after spending the day wavering between small gains and losses. The tiny loss ended the benchmark index’s three-day winning streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.1% and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.1%. Trading volume was lighter than usual as US markets reopened following the Christmas holiday. Semiconductor giant Nvidia, whose enormous valuation gives it an outsize influence on indexes, slipped 0.2%. Meta Platforms fell 0.7%, and Amazon and Netflix each fell 0.9%. Tesla was among the biggest decliners in the S&P 500, finishing 1.8% lower. Some tech companies fared better. Chip company Broadcom rose 2.4%, Micron Technology added 0.6% and Adobe gained 0.5%. Health care stocks were a bright spot. CVS Health rose 1.5% and Walgreens Boots Alliance added 5.3% for the biggest gain among S&P 500 stocks. Several retailers also gained ground. Target rose 3%, Ross Stores added 2.3%, Best Buy rose 2.9% and Dollar Tree gained 3.8%. Traders are watching to see whether retailers have a strong holiday season. The day after Christmas traditionally ranks among the top 10 biggest shopping days of the year, as consumers go online or rush to stores to cash in gift cards and raid bargain bins. US-listed shares in Honda and Nissan rose 4.1% and 16.4% respectively. The Japanese car makers announced earlier this week that the two companies are in talks to combine. All told, the S&P 500 fell 2.45 points to 6,037.59. The Dow added 28.77 points to 43,325.80. The Nasdaq fell 10.77 points to close at 20,020.36. Wall Street also got a labour market update. US applications for unemployment benefits held steady last week, though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years, the Labour Department reported. Treasury yields mostly fell in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury slipped to 4.58% from 4.59% late on Tuesday. Major European markets were closed, as well as Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia. Trading was expected to be subdued this week with a thin slate of economic data on the calendar.The AI revolution is here, and technology is ready to help users get comfortable with it
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Harvey Fierstein reveals how he used weight loss drug to shed 120 pounds: 'I don't feel like I'm dieting' Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By CHRISTINE RENDON FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 15:02 EST, 23 December 2024 | Updated: 16:13 EST, 23 December 2024 e-mail 21 shares View comments Harvey Fierstein has revealed the key to his dramatically trimmer physique. Fierstein, 70, a playwright and actor, credited a weight loss drug in helping him shed the pounds - and it's not celeb-favorite Ozempic. In an interview with Page Six , Fierstein revealed he used weight loss medication Zepound to help him achieve his fitness goals. Fierstein gained weight during the COVID-19 pandemic and hit 310 pounds, his heaviest weight, before making the shift. He dropped an impressive 120 pounds, regained 15, and has since generally maintained that weight. 'I've sort of stayed at that,' he said. With the help of Zepound, Fierstein says he's able to restrict his food intake without feeling as if he's on a diet. Harvey Fierstein is opening up about his weight loss journey; pictured March Fierstein is a playwright and actor known for roles on Mrs. Doubtfire (pictured) 'What’s different is what the drug actually does for you which is I don’t feel like I’m dieting,' Fierstein said. 'I feel like a normal person. I can go and have dinner with friends and not have to eat every piece of bread on the table and then not go have ice cream when I’ve done with dinner,' he said. Read More Girls just want to have fun! Pink-haired Cyndi Lauper, 62, hugs it out with Sharon Osbourne as the Eighties icon gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame 'I know what it is to be full like a normal person,' he said. Fierstein, who said he he has been both 'skinny' and 'fat' in his life, said the medicine helped him achieve the balance he needed to ditch the pounds. 'People don’t understand that being fat is not a choice. It’s something that you’re body is out of whack and this puts your body in whack,' he said. 'I’m a great believer in it,' he said. The Independence Day actor has been keeping busy lately with the opening of the Harvey Fierstein Theatre Lab at the Library for the Performing Arts. He showcased his slimmer frame as he attended the event last week, and posted a photo from the bash. 'My Bro and I celebrated the opening of our THEATER LAB at the Lincoln Center Performing Arts Library last night. I hope everyone gets to see the miracle that David Rockwell has designed. More than that, I hope the space is used and used and used!!!!' he captioned the post. Not only that, but Fierstein has also been indulging in his love for quilting, which he loves sharing on social media. He played Edna Turnblad on Hairspray! and Hairspray Live! The Independence Day actor has been keeping busy lately with the opening of the Harvey Fierstein Theatre Lab at the Library for the Performing Arts Nowadays he's been keeping busy with quilting Fierstein is a playwright and actor known for roles on Broadway and on the big screen; pictured 2016 Fierstein spent the COVID-19 lockdown writing his memoir, I Was Better Last Night, which was released in 2022. To write the book, Fierstein sought Shirley MacLaine's advice. Speaking with DailyMailTV, Fierstein said: 'My agent said to me, "Why don't you write your memoir?" So I did. I wrote to Shirley MacLaine, who has written how many books about how many of her lives? Who better to get advice from than Shirley Maclaine? 'And so I said, "how do I do this?" And she gave me great advice, which was, "trust the memories as they come to you. Your memory will edit everything for you." Fierstein is a playwright and actor known for roles on Broadway and on the big screen. He played Edna Turnblad on Hairspray and also had a memorable role on Mrs. Doubtfire. Ozempic Share or comment on this article: Harvey Fierstein reveals how he used weight loss drug to shed 120 pounds: 'I don't feel like I'm dieting' e-mail 21 shares Add comment
Kings To Name Doug Christie Interim CoachLaser Technology Market to Exhibit a Remarkable CAGR of 5.68% by 2028, Size, Share, Trends, Key Drivers, Demand, Opportunity Analysis and Competitive Outlook 12-04-2024 10:10 PM CET | Advertising, Media Consulting, Marketing Research Press release from: Data Bridge Market Research Laser technology market will reach at an estimated value of USD 17.98 billion by 2028 and grow at a CAGR of 5.68% in the forecast period of 2021 to 2028. Laser technology uses light energy by transforming the energy states of a material and it is a focused beam of photon particles. There are numerous types of lasers such as dye lasers, excimer lasers, fiber lasers, gas lasers and solid state lasers. Browse More About This Research Report @ https://www.databridgemarketresearch.com/reports/global-laser-technology-market Some of the major players operating in the laser technology market report are NeoPhotonics Corporation, Applied Laser Technology, Inc., Haas Laser Technologies, Inc., JENOPTIK AG, Lumentum Operations LLC, Laser Technology, Inc., PRIMA INDUSTRIE S.p.A., BYSTRONIC, MKS Instruments, LUMIBIRD, TRUMPF, IPG Photonics Corporation, Epilog Laser, eurolaser GmbH, Focuslight Technologies Inc., Access Laser Company, Han's Laser Technology Industry Group Co., Ltd, Novanta Inc., 600 Group PLC, Photonics Industries International. Inc., LaserStar Technologies Corporation, Coherent Inc. and Corning Incorporated among others. Competitive Landscape and Laser Technology Market Share Analysis : laser technology market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, regional presence, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to laser technology market. Browse Trending Reports: https://dbmr064rs.blogspot.com/2024/12/frasier-syndrome-market-trends-forecast.html https://dbmr064rs.blogspot.com/2024/11/laboratory-centrifuge-market-trends.html https://dbmr064rs.blogspot.com/2024/11/frasier-syndrome-market-frasier.html https://dbmr064rs.blogspot.com/2024/12/perilymph-fistula-treatment-market.html About Data Bridge Market Research: An absolute way to predict what the future holds is to understand the current trend! Data Bridge Market Research presented itself as an unconventional and neoteric market research and consulting firm with an unparalleled level of resilience and integrated approaches. We are committed to uncovering the best market opportunities and nurturing effective information for your business to thrive in the marketplace. Data Bridge strives to provide appropriate solutions to complex business challenges and initiates an effortless decision-making process. Data Bridge is a set of pure wisdom and experience that was formulated and framed in 2015 in Pune. Contact Us: - Data Bridge Market Research US: +1 614 591 3140 UK: +44 845 154 9652 APAC: +653 1251 1177 Email: - sopan.gedam@databridgemarketresearch.com This release was published on openPR.Theralase Technologies Inc. ( CVE:TLT – Get Free Report ) traded down 18.3% during mid-day trading on Thursday . The stock traded as low as C$0.25 and last traded at C$0.25. 199,095 shares changed hands during trading, an increase of 70% from the average session volume of 117,279 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$0.30. Theralase Technologies Trading Up 4.8 % The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is C$0.24 and its 200-day simple moving average is C$0.20. The company has a quick ratio of 3.40, a current ratio of 1.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 20.58. The firm has a market capitalization of C$54.02 million, a PE ratio of -11.00 and a beta of 1.36. Theralase Technologies Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Theralase Technologies Inc, a clinical stage pharmaceutical company, engages in the research and development of light activated photo dynamic compounds (PDCs) and their associated drug formulations to treat cancers, bacteria, and viruses in Canada, the United States, and internationally. It also designs, develops, manufactures, and markets patented and proprietary super-pulsed laser technology for the healing of chronic knee pain, as well as for off-label use to heal various nerve, muscle, and joint conditions. Featured Stories Receive News & Ratings for Theralase Technologies Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Theralase Technologies and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
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Eagles look to clinch NFC East title while Cowboys hope to play spoilerKingsview Wealth Management LLC trimmed its holdings in shares of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. ( NYSE:FIX – Free Report ) by 51.5% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 636 shares of the construction company’s stock after selling 676 shares during the period. Kingsview Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Comfort Systems USA were worth $248,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in FIX. Hollencrest Capital Management bought a new stake in shares of Comfort Systems USA during the 3rd quarter valued at about $28,000. Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. bought a new stake in Comfort Systems USA during the third quarter valued at approximately $38,000. Opal Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Comfort Systems USA in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $41,000. V Square Quantitative Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Comfort Systems USA by 59.5% in the 3rd quarter. V Square Quantitative Management LLC now owns 126 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $49,000 after buying an additional 47 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Contravisory Investment Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Comfort Systems USA by 126.9% during the 3rd quarter. Contravisory Investment Management Inc. now owns 152 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $59,000 after buying an additional 85 shares in the last quarter. 96.51% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In FIX has been the subject of several research reports. Stifel Nicolaus initiated coverage on shares of Comfort Systems USA in a research report on Friday, November 15th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $524.00 target price for the company. Northcoast Research began coverage on Comfort Systems USA in a research note on Friday, November 22nd. They set a “buy” rating and a $525.00 price target for the company. StockNews.com upgraded Comfort Systems USA from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 12th. Finally, UBS Group raised Comfort Systems USA from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their price objective for the company from $396.00 to $525.00 in a report on Tuesday, November 19th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $481.00. Insider Buying and Selling In other Comfort Systems USA news, Chairman Franklin Myers sold 12,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, October 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $390.18, for a total value of $4,682,160.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chairman now owns 106,498 shares in the company, valued at approximately $41,553,389.64. This trade represents a 10.13 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website . Also, Director Vance W. Tang sold 2,700 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $390.00, for a total value of $1,053,000.00. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 5,498 shares in the company, valued at $2,144,220. This trade represents a 32.93 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders have sold a total of 36,200 shares of company stock valued at $15,431,250 over the last three months. 1.80% of the stock is owned by company insiders. Comfort Systems USA Stock Performance NYSE FIX opened at $493.27 on Friday. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $426.20 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $358.72. Comfort Systems USA, Inc. has a 12-month low of $185.83 and a 12-month high of $510.79. The firm has a market cap of $17.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.74 and a beta of 1.13. The company has a quick ratio of 1.02, a current ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04. Comfort Systems USA ( NYSE:FIX – Get Free Report ) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, October 24th. The construction company reported $4.09 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.97 by $0.12. Comfort Systems USA had a return on equity of 32.74% and a net margin of 7.18%. The company had revenue of $1.81 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.84 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $2.74 EPS. Comfort Systems USA’s quarterly revenue was up 31.5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts forecast that Comfort Systems USA, Inc. will post 13.95 EPS for the current year. Comfort Systems USA Increases Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, November 25th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, November 14th were issued a $0.35 dividend. This is a boost from Comfort Systems USA’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.30. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, November 14th. This represents a $1.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.28%. Comfort Systems USA’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 10.71%. About Comfort Systems USA ( Free Report ) Comfort Systems USA, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides mechanical and electrical installation, renovation, maintenance, repair, and replacement services for the mechanical and electrical services industry in the United States. It operates through two segments, Mechanical and Electrical. The company offers heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, as well as plumbing, electrical, piping and controls, off-site construction, monitoring, and fire protection. Recommended Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding FIX? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Comfort Systems USA, Inc. ( NYSE:FIX – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Comfort Systems USA Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Comfort Systems USA and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
U.S. stock indexes reached more records after tech companies talked up how much artificial intelligence is boosting their results. The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% Wednesday to add to what looks to be one of its best years of the millennium. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.7%, while the Nasdaq composite added 1.3% to its own record. Salesforce pulled the market higher after highlighting its artificial-intelligence offering for customers. Marvell Technology jumped even more after saying it’s seeing strong demand from AI. Treasury yields eased, while bitcoin climbed after President-elect Donald Trump nominated a crypto advocate to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. On Wednesday: The S&P 500 rose 36.61 points, or 0.6%, to 6,086.49. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 308.51 points, or 0.7%, to 45,014.04. The Nasdaq composite rose 254.21 points, or 1.3%, to 19,735.12. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 10.22 points, or 0.4%, to 2,426.56. For the week: The S&P 500 is up 54.11 points, or 0.9%. The Dow is up 103.39 points, or 0.2%. The Nasdaq is up 516.95 points, or 2.7%. The Russell 2000 is down 8.16 points, or 0.3%. For the year: The S&P 500 is up 1,316.66 points, or 27.6%. The Dow is up 7,324.50 points, or 19.4%. The Nasdaq is up 4,723.76 points, or 31.5%. The Russell 2000 is up 399.49 points, or 19.7%.The Sacramento Kings are turning to Doug Christie to take the reins after parting ways with head coach Mike Brown , per NBA insider Sam Amick of The Athletic . Christie, the former NBA shooting guard, will serve as the team’s interim head coach, stepping into a significant role for the Kings at a pivotal moment in their season. Christie, who spent five of his 15 seasons in the NBA with Sacramento, is no stranger to the Kings’ culture. From 2000 to 2005, he was a key part of one of the most successful eras in the franchise’s history, earning Defensive Player of the Year votes and helping lead the team to the playoffs in four straight years. His experience on both ends of the floor made him a beloved figure in Sacramento, and he’s remained deeply connected to the franchise ever since his playing days ended. After retiring, Christie shifted to a broadcasting role as a color commentator for Kings games before being hired as an assistant coach in 2021. He initially joined the coaching staff under Luke Walton , staying on when Alvin Gentry took over as interim head coach and when Brown was hired in 2022. Although Christie has never formally held a head coaching position, his time as an assistant has provided valuable experience, including a brief stint as head coach in December 2021 when Gentry missed time due to COVID-19. Christie also got his feet wet coaching Sacramento’s Summer League team in 2024, gaining further exposure to head coaching duties. While this marks his first full-time gig as a head coach, the Kings are hoping his leadership, basketball IQ, and deep ties to the organization will provide the stability and direction needed to turn around a disappointing start to the first quarter of the season. This article first appeared on Hoops Wire and was syndicated with permission.