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World Acceptance: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:10:53 GMT

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — World Acceptance Corp. (WRLD) on Friday reported net income of $16.1 million in its fiscal second quarter.The Greenville, South Carolina-based company said it had net income of $2.71 per share.The subprime consumer lender posted revenue of $136.9 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 WRLD at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WRLDSource

Israel doesn’t plan to control ‘life in Gaza’ after destroying Hamas, defense minister says

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:10:53 GMT

Palestinian children displaced by the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip walk in a UNDP-provided tent camp in Khan Younis on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)(AP/Fatima Shbair) Palestinian children displaced by the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip walk in a UNDP-provided tent camp in Khan Younis on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)(AP/Fatima Shbair) KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s defense minister said Friday that after the country destroys the Hamas militant group, the military does not plan to control “life in the Gaza Strip”Defense Minister Yoav Gallant’s comments to lawmakers were the first time an Israeli leader discussed its long-term plans for Gaza.Gallant sai...

Israel’s defense minister says that after crushing Hamas, the military does not plan to control “life in the Gaza Strip”

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:10:53 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s defense minister says that after crushing Hamas, the military does not plan to control “life in the Gaza Strip.”Source

American Express: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:10:53 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — American Express Co. (AXP) on Friday reported third-quarter profit of $2.45 billion.The New York-based company said it had profit of $3.30 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 14 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.96 per share.The credit card issuer and global payments company posted revenue of $15.38 billion in the period, which fell short of Street forecasts. Thirteen analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $15.41 billion.American Express shares have climbed slightly more than 1% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P’s 500 index has climbed 11%. The stock has risen roughly 4% 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 AXP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AXPSource

Huntington Bancshares: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:10:53 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Huntington Bancshares Inc. (HBAN) on Friday reported third-quarter earnings of $547 million.The bank, based in Columbus, Ohio, said it had earnings of 35 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 36 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 32 cents per share.The regional bank holding company posted revenue of $2.82 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $1.89 billion, which also beat Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.82 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on HBAN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HBANSource

How much do houses cost in Colorado? See the list by county

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:10:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Want to buy a house in colorful Colorado? Unless you're seeking peace on the plains, be prepared for a more expensive market than in other states.September housing market data shows the median sales price for a single-family home in all 64 counties, as reported by the Colorado Association of Realtors. For half of them, the numbers show sales prices higher than the recent national median of $416,000. These 2 Colorado cities are among the most expensive places to live Unsurprisingly, five of Colorado's destination mountain counties saw median home prices in the millions. In the southwest Colorado county of San Miguel, home to Telluride, the median price was more than $4.1 million. Pitkin County, home to Aspen, saw a median price of more than $7 million.Meanwhile, homebuyers on the Front Range paid a median of $829,000 in Boulder County, ranking it among the top 10 most expensive counties to buy a house. In Denver, that number was about $660,000 — but still lower than...

Suspected shoplifter injured after fleeing from police

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:10:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A shoplifting suspect was injured after attempting to flee from police at the Cherry Hills Marketplace and crashing into several parked cars. On Thursday at 4:25 p.m., officers with the Greenwood Village Police Department attempted to make contact with two shoplifting suspects at the Cherry Hills Marketplace. According to police, the two suspects were sitting in a car when police approached.Once the suspects saw the officers, they fled from the parking lot. In an attempt to flee westbound on Orchard Road, the suspects struck multiple vehicles in the parking lot. LoDo mass shooting suspect arrested in California According to Greenwood Village police, one of the suspects was apprehended and taken to a local hospital for injuries sustained when attempting to flee the parking lot.Police have not released any information on the second suspect. However, officers confirmed there is no safety concern for the community.This is an active investigation, anyone with informatio...

Oct. 20-22: Things to do near Denver

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:10:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — This weekend, there are award-winning pitmasters, a grilled cheese and mac festival, fall happenings and enough Bloody Marys to go around.Denver's forecast is looking warmer than average for this time of year. Friday could be record-breaking with temperatures over 80 degrees, while the rest of the weekend sits in the high 70s. Bring a jacket if you are going to a night event, the lows when the sun goes down are close to 40 degrees. These Halloween pop-up bars are open in Denver Here are some activities going on this weekend.All weekendBBQ FestAt Folsom Field in Boulder, you can sample some award-winning meats made by pitmasters around the country.Trick-or-Treat at Centennial Village Museum’s Howl-o-ween - Oct. 21-22Glow at the Gardens - Oct. 17-22Harvest Haunt Express - Oct. 21-22The Colorado Railroad Museum's putting on a "not-so-spooky" haunted railcar. There will be a hay bale maze, musical ensembles and train rides. Costumes are encouraged for trick-or-treating...

Israel slams Greta Thunberg after she backs Palestinians in Gaza

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:10:53 GMT

The Israeli military lashed out at Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg on Friday, after she sent a message supporting Palestinians and endorsed a comment which said a “genocide” was being perpetrated in Gaza. Thunberg said “the world needs to speak up and call for an immediate ceasefire, justice and freedom for Palestinians and all civilians affected,” as the Israel-Hamas war escalates and threatens to become a regional conflict. Thunberg also shared on her Instagram account a post by a German-based pro-Palestinian account which says a “genocide” is happening in Gaza.The group, Palestine Speaks, talked of its “indignation against genocide in Gaza and the repressive state terror of many Western states against anyone who shows and acts in solidarity with the Palestinians.”In reaction, Arye Sharuz Shalicar, spokesman for the Israeli army, told POLITICO: “Whoever identifies with Greta in any way in the future, in my view, is a terror supporter.”He added...

Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara to return to court, expected to request dismissal of charges

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:10:53 GMT

Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara be back in court Friday and her attorney is expected to request that the charges she’s facing in connection with a crash earlier this year be dismissed.Lara is accused of driving with a revoked license and speeding when she crashed her allegedly unregistered and uninsured car into a home on Centre Street on June 30. Lara’s 7-year-old son was injured in the crash. A police report said she was traveling at least 53 mph in a 25 mph zone when the crash happened.Her attorney is expected to argue that Lara never properly received her citation for the charges against her in violation of due process and state law.Lara lost her bid to be re-elected to city council and she is set to leave office in JanuaryThis is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.