Investment Analysts' upgrades for Tuesday, March 7th: American Software (NASDAQ:AMSWA) was upgraded by analysts at StockNews.com from a hold rating to a buy rating. Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD) was upgraded by analysts at StockNews.com from a buy rating to a strong-buy rating. Celanese (NYSE:CE) was upgraded by analysts at StockNews.com from a sell rating to a hold rating. Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) was upgraded by analysts at Northcoast Research from a neutral rating to a buy rating.

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Diodes ( NASDAQ:DIOD – Get Free Report ) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday. The semiconductor company reported $1.59 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.57 by $0.02, Briefing.com reports. Diodes had a return on equity of 21.67% and a net margin of 16.61%. The company had revenue of $467.20 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $467.12 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.90 earnings per share.

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Apex Mining may exit loss-making gold mining project in Mongolia By Jordeene B. Lagare Billionaire Enrique Razon Jr.-led Apex Mining Co. Inc. is mulling over the divestment of its gold mining assets in Mongolia to recover losses from operating the project. Apex Mining president and CEO Luis Sarmiento visited Mongolia to discuss this with the partners there, according to Apex Mining investor relations officer Ramon Peter Adviento. 'We might be divesting our Mongolian assets, hopefully, reverse that impairment charge of P1.

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Verity Asset Management Inc. acquired a new position in Shoe Carnival, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SCVL – Get Rating ) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 14,632 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $314,000. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the business. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its holdings in Shoe Carnival by 3.

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LUCENA CITY –The Region 4A police in a report said police anti-narcotics operatives nabbed Ronald del Rosario at around 12:53 a.m. after he allegedly sold P3,000 worth of shabu to an undercover cop in Barangay (village) Pansol. The police found Del Rosario in possession of three sachets of shabu weighing 105 grams with an estimated Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) value of P714,000. Authorities were investigating the source of the drugs. Police tagged the suspect included on the police drug watch list as 'HVI' or a high-value individual in the local drug trade.

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For millions of smokers, quitting smoking is hard. With two new grants, Elisa Tong , professor of medicine at UC Davis Health and medical director of the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center's Stop Tobacco Program , is working to improve tobacco cessation programs and make them more accessible. "Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S., responsible for about one in five deaths annually. That's 1,300 deaths every day!," said Tong, who is a faculty member affiliated with the UC Davis Center for Healthcare Policy and Research (CHPR).

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In a world saturated with dating apps, it's no surprise people are growing tired of the endless swiping and shallow connections. There are alternative ways to meet someone special that don't involve relying on algorithms and fabricated profiles. Plus, they grant an opportunity to meet someone with shared passions and views – and isn't that the best way to start off a relationship?  From joining social clubs to embracing real-life interactions, here are some refreshing ideas on how to break free from the app-driven dating scene and find genuine connections.

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APi Group ( NYSE:APG – Get Rating ) posted its earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $0.25 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.23 by $0.02, Briefing.com reports. The business had revenue of $1.61 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.55 billion. APi Group had a net margin of 1.42% and a return on equity of 17.53%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 7.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.

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(LEAD) stocks-summary (ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom) SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed marginally lower Thursday, snapping a three-day winning streak, amid growing expectations the U.S. Federal Reserve may pause the interest rate hike after a set of fresh economic data signaled a cooling economy. The local currency inched up against the U.S. dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 4.95 points, or 0.19 percent, to close at 2,556.27. Trading volume was moderate at 461.

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Armstrong Shaw Associates Inc. CT decreased its holdings in DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE:DD – Free Report) by 4.5% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 7,942 shares of the basic materials company's stock after selling 375 shares during the […] The post Armstrong Shaw Associates Inc. CT Trims Stock Holdings in DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE:DD) first appeared on Daily Political .

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KYODO NEWS - 1 hour ago - 08:20 | Others BREAKING NEWS: Yoon calls Kishida "courageous" over joint visit to Korean cenotaph ==Kyodo 1 hour ago | KYODO NEWS

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swimmer-performanceLee Ho-joon takes away valuable lessons from 1st final at swimming worldsBy Yoo Jee-ho FUKUOKA, Japan, July 25 (Yonhap) -- He may have come up well short of a medal, but South Korean swimmer Lee Ho-joon still took home some valuable lessons from his first appearance in a final at a world championships. Lee finished sixth in the men's 200-meter freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships in Japan on Tuesday, with a time of 1:46.04. Lee Ho-joon of South Korea leaves the pool after competing in the final of the men's 200-meter freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships at Marine Messe Fukuoka Hall A in Fukuoka, Japan, on July 25, 2023.

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Rigetti Computing, Inc. ( NASDAQ:RGTI – Get Rating ) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totalling 5,030,000 shares, a growth of 25.4% from the February 28th total of 4,010,000 shares. Approximately 6.6% of the company's stock are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,410,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.6 days. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on RGTI shares.

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Westside Investment Management Inc. decreased its stake in shares of Starbucks Co. ( NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Rating ) by 1.2% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 12,785 shares of the coffee company's stock after selling 156 shares during the period. Starbucks accounts for about 1.5% of Westside Investment Management Inc.'s portfolio, making the stock its 13th largest holding. Westside Investment Management Inc.'s holdings in Starbucks were worth $596,209,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

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MANILA, Philippines— The Association of Child Caring Agencies of the Philippines (ACCAP) asked for transparency from the Department of Social Welfare and Development concerning its relations with Gentle Hands Incorporated after issuing a halt order for the Quezon City orphanage. In a letter to DSWD Secretary Rex Gatachalian, ACCAP stressed the department must be clear as the case continues, 'especially as the best interest of the children must be the paramount consideration in any implementation of policies and protocols whatsoever they may be.

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Smith Graham & Co. Investment Advisors LP cut its position in shares of DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. ( NYSE:DKS – Free Report ) by 18.5% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 43,336 shares of the sporting goods retailer's stock after selling 9,838 shares during the quarter. Smith Graham & Co. Investment Advisors LP owned approximately 0.05% of DICK'S Sporting Goods worth $6,149,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company.

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President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the distribution of various government aid to flood-affected towns in Pampanga on Monday, August 07, 2023, in San Fernando City. Pampanga. (File photo by KJ ROSALES/PPA POOL) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. wants to implement an online government procurement accreditation system following the Department of Budget and Management's (DBM) proposed e-Marketplace for government procurement of motor vehicles, Malacañang said Wednesday.

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Toromont Industries Ltd. ( TSE:TIH – Get Rating )'s stock price passed above its two hundred day moving average during trading on Tuesday . The stock has a two hundred day moving average of C$106.18 and traded as high as C$107.32. Toromont Industries shares last traded at C$107.00, with a volume of 46,504 shares. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. BMO Capital Markets raised their price objective on shares of Toromont Industries from C$118.00 to C$124.

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