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For healthy plants, test your garden’s soil for pH level

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:57:05 GMT

Healthy plants are the most critical component of a thriving garden. And one of the best ways to keep them that way is to make sure your soil’s pH level suits their needs.Every plant requires a specific soil pH range within which it can best absorb essential nutrients. Because the optimal range is different for every plant, gardeners should learn the pH requirements of each one. For example, carnations require a pH range of 6.7-6.9; turfgrasses, 6.3-6.8; tomatoes, 6.2-6.8; rhododendrons and azaleas, 4.5-6; blueberries, 4.5-5.5.WHAT’S pH?Soil pH indicates the degree of acidity or alkalinity of the soil, as measured on a 14-point scale. A pH of 7 is neutral. Values below 7 are acidic, and those above 7 are alkaline. Each unit on the scale is 10 times removed from the next, so a pH reading of 7.0 is 10 times higher than a reading of 6.0. That means a mere 1-unit difference is huge.If the pH isn’t suited for a specific plant, it won’t be able to absorb enough nutrients, whether na...

Consol Energy: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:57:05 GMT

CANONSBURG, Pa. (AP) — CANONSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Consol Energy Inc. (CEIX) on Tuesday reported first-quarter net income of $230.4 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.On a per-share basis, the Canonsburg, Pennsylvania-based company said it had profit of $6.55.The coal company posted revenue of $688.6 million in the period.Consol Energy shares have dropped 7.5% since the beginning of the year. The stock has climbed 26% 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 CEIX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CEIXSource

Cummins: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:57:05 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ind. (AP) — COLUMBUS, Ind. (AP) — Cummins Inc. (CMI) on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit of $790 million.On a per-share basis, the Columbus, Indiana-based company said it had net income of $5.55.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $4.81 per share.The engine maker posted revenue of $8.45 billion in the period, which also beat Street forecasts. Eight analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $8.03 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CMI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CMISource

PSEG: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:57:05 GMT

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PEG) on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit of $1.29 billion.On a per-share basis, the Newark, New Jersey-based company said it had profit of $2.58. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $1.39 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.21 per share.The parent company of PSEG Power and Public Service Electric & Gas Co. posted revenue of $3.76 billion in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.56 billion.PSEG expects full-year earnings in the range of $3.40 to $3.50 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 PEG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PEGSource

Dorman Products: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:57:05 GMT

COLMAR, Pa. (AP) — COLMAR, Pa. (AP) — Dorman Products Inc. (DORM) on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit of $5.7 million.On a per-share basis, the Colmar, Pennsylvania-based company said it had profit of 18 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 56 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 94 cents per share.The distributor of parts to automotive retailers posted revenue of $466.7 million in the period.Dorman Products expects full-year earnings in the range of $5.15 to $5.35 per share, with revenue in the range of $1.95 billion to $2 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on DORM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/DORMSource

Ranger Energy: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:57:05 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Ranger Energy Services, Inc. (RNGR) on Tuesday reported net income of $6.2 million in its first quarter.The Houston-based company said it had profit of 25 cents per share.The company posted revenue of $157.5 million in the period.Ranger Energy expects full-year revenue in the range of $685 million to $715 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on RNGR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/RNGRSource

Colliers International: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:57:05 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — TORONTO (AP) — Colliers International Group Inc. (CIGI) on Tuesday reported a loss of $20.2 million in its first quarter.The Toronto-based company said it had a loss of 47 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 86 cents per share.The commercial real estate services provider posted revenue of $965.9 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 CIGI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CIGISource

Jared Leto y la Met Gala a través de los años: un vistazo a los atuendos del actor

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:57:05 GMT

(CNN Español) – En cada Met Gala, fotógrafos, periodistas y miembros del público por igual esperan con ansias la llegada de Jared Leto a la alfombra roja.La razón es sencilla: llena el evento con histrionismo y atuendos que dan mucho de qué hablar en las redes sociales. Estos son algunos de los más memorables.Met Gala 2023: el año en el que Jared Leto fue un gatoPara la muestra un botón: durante la Met Gala de 2023 Leto llegó a la alfombra vestido completamente de gato. Sí, de gato.Met Gala 2023 en fotos: los “outfits” más atrevidos, las celebridades que asistieron y el tributo a Karl LagerfeldLa peculiar elección se inspiró en Choupette, la famosa y querida gata del diseñador alemán Karl Lagerfeld, a quien se le rindió tributo en el evento de 2023.(Crédito: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)El atuendo generó reacciones variadas, desde el desconcierto de la cantante Lizzo hasta la carcajada de la actriz Anne Hathaway.(Crédito: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)(Crédito: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)...

Pfizer tops Q1 forecasts; vaccine sales slide as expected

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:57:05 GMT

Pfizer topped Wall Street expectations Tuesday even as sales of its top-selling COVID-19 vaccine crumbled in the first quarter. Revenue from Pfizer’s Comirnaty vaccine fell 77% to $3 billion in the first three months of the year, compared with more than $13 billion during the same stretch last year.The drop was widely expected because the drugmaker is moving this year from supplying governments through big contracts to selling the vaccine on the commercial market. Pfizer expects sales from Comirnaty to drop 64% this year and revenue from its market-leading COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid to slide 58% due to this shift. Sales of Paxlovid actually jumped past $4 billion in the first quarter, largely due to the timing of a final delivery for Pfizer’s U.S. government contract. Pfizer expects commercial sales for both to kick in later this year, after leftover government inventory is absorbed.Both the vaccine and treatment have generated billions in revenue for Pfizer over the last sev...

Agco: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:57:05 GMT

DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Agco Corp. (AGCO) on Tuesday reported first-quarter net income of $232.6 million.The Duluth, Georgia-based company said it had profit of $3.10 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $3.51 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.64 per share.The farm equipment maker posted revenue of $3.33 billion in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Eight analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $3.15 billion.Agco expects full-year earnings to be $14.40 per share, with revenue expected to be $14.5 billion.Agco shares have declined 10% since the beginning of the year. The stock has fallen 2% 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 AGCO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AGCOSource