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Krugman: Climate war has gradually become a part of the culture war

Published Sun, 16 Mar 2025 23:28:43 GMT

Understanding climate denial used to seem easy: It was all about greed. Delve into the background of a researcher challenging the scientific consensus, a think tank trying to block climate action or a politician pronouncing climate change a hoax and you would almost always find major financial backing from the fossil fuel industry.Those were simpler, more innocent times, and I miss them.True, greed is still a major factor in anti-environmentalism. But climate denial has also become a front in the culture wars, with right-wingers rejecting the science in part because they dislike science in general and opposing action against emissions out of visceral opposition to anything liberals support.And this cultural dimension of climate arguments has emerged at the worst possible moment — a moment when both the extreme danger from unchecked emissions and the path toward slashing those emissions are clearer than ever.Some background: Scientists who began warning decades ago that the rising co...

Atmus Filtration: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 16 Mar 2025 23:28:43 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. (ATMU) on Wednesday reported profit of $46.2 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Nashville, Tennessee-based company said it had profit of 55 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 63 cents per share.The industrial filtration product company posted revenue of $413.6 million in the period.Atmus Filtration expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.05 to $2.25 per share, with revenue in the range of $1.58 billion to $1.63 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ATMU at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ATMUSource

Nayax: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 16 Mar 2025 23:28:43 GMT

HERZLIYA, Israel (AP) — HERZLIYA, Israel (AP) — Nayax Ltd. (NYAX) on Wednesday reported a loss of $4 million in its second quarter.The Herzliya, Israel-based company said it had a loss of 12 cents per share.The results matched Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for a loss of 12 cents per share.The financial technology company posted revenue of $56.2 million in the period, which fell short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $57.2 million.Nayax expects full-year revenue in the range of $235 million to $240 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on NYAX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NYAXSource

Valvoline: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 16 Mar 2025 23:28:43 GMT

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Valvoline Inc. (VVV) on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $61.6 million.On a per-share basis, the Lexington, Kentucky-based company said it had net income of 38 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and to account for discontinued operations, were 43 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 37 cents per share.The automotive and industrial lubricants maker posted revenue of $376.2 million in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $363.9 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on VVV at https://www.zacks.com/ap/VVVSource

NexGen Energy: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 16 Mar 2025 23:28:43 GMT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — NexGen Energy Ltd. (NXE) on Wednesday reported a loss of $14.4 million in its second quarter.The Vancouver, British Columbia-based company said it had a loss of 3 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 NXE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NXESource

Stratasys: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 16 Mar 2025 23:28:43 GMT

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Stratasys Ltd. (SSYS) on Wednesday reported a loss of $38.6 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based company said it had a loss of 56 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and stock option expense, came to 4 cents per share.The maker of 3D printers posted revenue of $159.8 million in the period.Stratasys expects full-year earnings in the range of 12 cents to 24 cents per share, with revenue in the range of $630 million to $670 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SSYS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SSYSSource

Avanos Medical: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 16 Mar 2025 23:28:43 GMT

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (AP) — ALPHARETTA, Ga. (AP) — Avanos Medical, Inc. (AVNS) on Wednesday reported a second-quarter loss of $68.1 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.On a per-share basis, the Alpharetta, Georgia-based company said it had a loss of $1.46. 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 three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 34 cents per share.The medical technology company posted revenue of $169.4 million in the period, which also did not meet Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $193.7 million.Avanos Medical expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.05 to $1.15 per share.Avanos Medical shares have dropped 12% since the beginning of the year. The stock has fallen 17% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) usin...

1stdibs: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 16 Mar 2025 23:28:43 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — 1stdibs.com Inc. (DIBS) on Wednesday reported a loss of $8.3 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said it had a loss of 21 cents.The upscale online retailer posted revenue of $20.9 million in the period.For the current quarter ending in September, 1stdibs said it expects revenue in the range of $20.1 million to $21.3 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on DIBS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/DIBSSource

Brink’s: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 16 Mar 2025 23:28:43 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Brink’s Co. (BCO) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $32.1 million.On a per-share basis, the Richmond, Virginia-based company said it had net income of 68 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $1.18 per share.The armored car company posted revenue of $1.22 billion in the period.Brink’s shares have risen 36% since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased 29% 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 BCO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BCOSource

Inspired Entertainment: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 16 Mar 2025 23:28:43 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (INSE) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $4.1 million.The New York-based company said it had net income of 14 cents per share.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 23 cents per share.The company posted revenue of $80.4 million in the period, exceeding Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $75.3 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on INSE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/INSESource