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French: ‘MAGA Mike Johnson’ and our broken Christian politics

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:46:34 GMT

There are two moments from Mike Johnson’s early days as speaker of the House that almost perfectly encapsulate the broken way that so many Republican evangelicals approach politics. The first occurred just after the House elected Johnson. ABC’s Rachel Scott started to ask Johnson about his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. But before she could finish, Johnson’s Republican colleagues started to shout her down. Johnson simply shook his head. “Next question,” he said, as if the query wasn’t worth his time. It was the kind of conduct that led Florida Republican Matt Gaetz to dub the new speaker “MAGA Mike Johnson.”The second moment came in his first extended interview as speaker, when Johnson shared the basis of his political philosophy with Sean Hannity of Fox News: “Someone asked me today in the media, they said, ‘It’s curious, people are curious. What does Mike Johnson think about any issue under the sun?’ I said, ‘Well, go pick up a Bible off your shelf and read it.’ That’s my ...

Reynolds Consumer Products: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:46:34 GMT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Reynolds Consumer Products Inc. (REYN) on Wednesday reported third-quarter earnings of $78 million.The Lake Forest, Illinois-based company said it had profit of 37 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 36 cents per share.The company posted revenue of $935 million in the period, which also beat Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $932.2 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on REYN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/REYNSource

Amicus Therapeutics: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:46:34 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Amicus Therapeutics Inc. (FOLD) on Wednesday reported a loss of $21.6 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Philadelphia-based company said it had a loss of 7 cents.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 8 cents per share.The pharmaceutical company posted revenue of $103.5 million in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $100.7 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FOLD at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FOLDSource

Adient: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:46:34 GMT

DUBLIN (AP) — DUBLIN (AP) — Adient PLC (ADNT) on Wednesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $135 million.The Dublin-based company said it had net income of $1.42 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 51 cents per share.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 52 cents per share.The automotive seating and interiors supplier posted revenue of $3.73 billion in the period, also falling short of Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $3.76 billion.Adient shares have climbed roughly 3% since the beginning of the year. The stock has decreased 7% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ADNT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ADNTSource

Warner Bros. Discovery: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:46:34 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) on Wednesday reported a loss of $417 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said it had a loss of 17 cents.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 13 cents per share.The operator of cable TV channels such as TLC and Animal Planet posted revenue of $9.98 billion in the period, exceeding Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $9.81 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on WBD at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WBDSource

ANI: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:46:34 GMT

BAUDETTE, Minn. (AP) — BAUDETTE, Minn. (AP) — ANI Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ANIP) on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of $9.9 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.On a per-share basis, the Baudette, Minnesota-based company said it had profit of 45 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and stock option expense, were $1.27 per share.The drugmaker posted revenue of $131.8 million in the period.ANI expects full-year earnings in the range of $4.29 to $4.57 per share, with revenue in the range of $468 million to $478 million.ANI shares have risen 58% since the beginning of the year. The stock has climbed 66% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ANIP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ANIPSource

Starwood Property Trust: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:46:34 GMT

GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) — GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) — Starwood Property Trust Inc. (STWD) on Wednesday reported third-quarter profit of $47.4 million.On a per-share basis, the Greenwich, Connecticut-based company said it had profit of 15 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and stock option expense, came to 49 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 47 cents per share.The commercial real estate investment trust posted revenue of $521.5 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 STWD at https://www.zacks.com/ap/STWDSource

Avadel: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:46:34 GMT

DUBLIN (AP) — DUBLIN (AP) — Avadel Pharmaceuticals PLC (AVDL) on Wednesday reported a loss of $36.3 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Dublin-based company said it had a loss of 41 cents.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 35 cents per share.The specialty pharmaceutical company posted revenue of $7 million in the period, surpassing Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $5.4 million.Avadel shares have increased 45% since the beginning of the year. The stock has climbed 64% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on AVDL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AVDLSource

Charles River: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:46:34 GMT

WILMINGTON, Mass. (AP) — WILMINGTON, Mass. (AP) — Charles River Laboratories International Inc. (CRL) on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of $87.4 million.On a per-share basis, the Wilmington, Massachusetts-based company said it had net income of $1.69. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $2.72 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.35 per share.The medical research equipment and services provider posted revenue of $1.03 billion in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1 billion.Charles River expects full-year earnings in the range of $10.50 to $10.70 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 CRL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CRLSource

Under Armour: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:46:34 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) — BALTIMORE (AP) — Under Armour Inc. (UAA) on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $109.6 million.On a per-share basis, the Baltimore-based company said it had net income of 24 cents.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 14 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 21 cents per share.The sports apparel company posted revenue of $1.57 billion in the period, matching Street forecasts.Under Armour expects full-year earnings to be 47 cents to 51 cents 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 UAA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/UAASource