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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Commercial Building Products Stocks Q1 Teardown: Janus (NYSE:JBI) Vs The Rest
Looking back on commercial building products stocks' Q1 earnings, we examine this quarter's best and worst performers, including Janus (NYSE:JBI) and its peers. Commercial building products companies, which often serve more complicated projects, can supplement their core business with higher-margin installation and consulting services revenues. More recently, advances to address labor availability and job site productivity have spurred innovation. Additionally, companies in the space that can produce more energy-efficient materials have opportunities to take share. However, these companies are at the whim of commercial construction volumes, which tend to be cyclical and can be impacted heavily by economic factors such as interest rates. Additionally, the costs of raw materials can be driven by a myriad of worldwide factors and greatly influence the profitability of commercial building products companies. The 5 commercial building products stocks we track reported a strong Q1. As a group, revenues beat analysts' consensus estimates by 1.9% while next quarter's revenue guidance was 2% above. Luckily, commercial building products stocks have performed well with share prices up 13.9% on average since the latest earnings results. Standing out with its digital keyless entry into self-storage room technology, Janus (NYSE:JBI) is a provider of easily accessible self-storage solutions. Janus reported revenues of $210.5 million, down 17.3% year on year. This print exceeded analysts' expectations by 2%. Overall, it was a very strong quarter for the company with an impressive beat of analysts' adjusted operating income estimates and a solid beat of analysts' EPS estimates. 'We delivered first quarter results that were largely in-line with our expectations,' said Ramey Jackson, Chief Executive Officer. Janus delivered the slowest revenue growth of the whole group. The stock is up 16% since reporting and currently trades at $8.29. Is now the time to buy Janus? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it's free. Growing from a small wire manufacturer to one of the largest in the U.S., Insteel (NYSE:IIIN) provides steel wire reinforcing products for concrete. Insteel reported revenues of $160.7 million, up 26.1% year on year, outperforming analysts' expectations by 7.2%. The business had an incredible quarter with an impressive beat of analysts' EPS estimates and a solid beat of analysts' EBITDA estimates. Insteel achieved the biggest analyst estimates beat and fastest revenue growth among its peers. The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 37.1% since reporting. It currently trades at $36.58. Is now the time to buy Insteel? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it's free. Responsible for projects like nuclear facilities, AZZ (NYSE:AZZ) is a provider of metal coating and power infrastructure solutions. AZZ reported revenues of $351.9 million, down 4% year on year, falling short of analysts' expectations by 4.3%. It was a slower quarter as it posted a miss of analysts' EBITDA estimates and full-year revenue guidance meeting analysts' expectations. AZZ delivered the weakest performance against analyst estimates and weakest full-year guidance update in the group. Interestingly, the stock is up 17.4% since the results and currently trades at $91.26. Read our full analysis of AZZ's results here. Involved in the design of the Apple Store on Fifth Avenue in New York City, Apogee (NASDAQ:APOG) sells architectural products and services such as high-performance glass for commercial buildings. Apogee reported revenues of $345.7 million, down 4.5% year on year. This number surpassed analysts' expectations by 4.2%. Overall, it was a strong quarter as it also logged a solid beat of analysts' EBITDA estimates and full-year revenue guidance beating analysts' expectations. Apogee pulled off the highest full-year guidance raise among its peers. The stock is down 14.5% since reporting and currently trades at $39.21. Read our full, actionable report on Apogee here, it's free. Founded after patenting the electric room thermostat, Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI) specializes in building products and technology solutions, including HVAC systems, fire and security systems, and energy storage. Johnson Controls reported revenues of $5.68 billion, up 1.4% year on year. This result topped analysts' expectations by 0.7%. It was a strong quarter as it also put up a solid beat of analysts' organic revenue estimates and an impressive beat of analysts' adjusted operating income estimates. The stock is up 13.3% since reporting and currently trades at $100.55. Read our full, actionable report on Johnson Controls here, it's free. In response to the Fed's rate hikes in 2022 and 2023, inflation has been gradually trending down from its post-pandemic peak, trending closer to the Fed's 2% target. Despite higher borrowing costs, the economy has avoided flashing recessionary signals. This is the much-desired soft landing that many investors hoped for. The recent rate cuts (0.5% in September and 0.25% in November 2024) have bolstered the stock market, making 2024 a strong year for equities. Donald Trump's presidential win in November sparked additional market gains, sending indices to record highs in the days following his victory. However, debates continue over possible tariffs and corporate tax adjustments, raising questions about economic stability in 2025. Want to invest in winners with rock-solid fundamentals? Check out our 9 Best Market-Beating Stocks and add them to your watchlist. These companies are poised for growth regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate. 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New York Post
27-05-2025
- Health
- New York Post
‘Hidden risk' of widely-used prescription drugs — you're more likely to get the flu and Covid while on them
Since we take prescription drugs to feel better, it's alarming to think that some common ones can actually make you more sick. But that's precisely what a shocking new study out of Norway has revealed. 'We have found a surprising and potentially serious side effect of a class of anti-inflammatory drugs. They can help viruses spread more easily in the body,' Denis Kainov, a professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), said in a press release. Advertisement A new study has found some common drugs can actually make you more sick. Getty Images Janus kinase inhibitors — also known as JAKs — are commonly prescribed for autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. You might know them by their brand names, such as Xeljanz, Olumiant and Rinvoq. But while they may ease inflammatory conditions, it seems they can also inflame your chances of catching a nasty bug. Advertisement 'Among the viruses that more easily affect the body with the help of these drugs are Rift Valley fever virus, influenza A, adenovirus and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19,' Kainov said. Kainov and his team found that these drugs can suppress interferon-stimulated genes, which play a crucial role in the body's response to viral infections, thereby facilitating the spread of viruses. They therefore urge medical professionals to exercise caution when prescribing these drugs to patients who might be at risk. 'Among the viruses that more easily affect the body with the help of these drugs are Rift Valley fever virus, influenza A, adenovirus and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19,' Kainov said. Getty Images Advertisement 'We recommend further studies to better understand how the drugs can be used optimally, especially during virus outbreaks or pandemics,' Aleksandr Ianevski, an NTNU researcher, said. JAKs aren't the only class of medication to make headlines recently for some unpleasant side effects. Other common drugs, such as statins — which are meant to lower cholesterol — and certain medications for high blood pressure have also been implicated in exposing patients to a higher risk of infection. Advertisement In a somewhat more bizarre twist, reports reviewed by the BBC suggest some common drugs that are meant to treat Parkinson's and other movement disorders have been pushing people into sexually deviant behavior. And the FDA recently issued a warning about generic versions of a widely-used hair loss drug — finasteride — that is frequently distributed by popular telehealth brands like Hims and Keeps, after dozens of users reported sexual dysfunction, brain fog and suicidal thoughts.


India Today
20-05-2025
- Health
- India Today
Scientists find common arthritis drugs could weaken immunity against Covid, flu
Drugs are meant to make us feel better, either by treating disease or easing symptoms. But sometimes, certain medicines could have unexpected side effects that could make things worse, especially during a virus outbreak.A team of scientists in Norway has now found that a commonly used group of anti-inflammatory drugs called Janus kinase inhibitors, or JAK inhibitors could actually make it easier for viruses like influenza and Covid-19 to spread inside the findings are published in NAR Molecular drugs are often used to treat chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune according to researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), they may also reduce the body's natural defences against viruses."We have found a surprising and potentially serious side effect of these drugs. They can help viruses spread more easily in the body,' said Professor Denis Kainov from NTNU's Department of Clinical and Molecular simple terms, the drugs seem to weaken an important signalling process in the immune system, one that helps protect healthy cells from being this pathway is blocked, the body's ability to detect and fight viruses is research team tested the effects of JAK inhibitors on human cells taken from the lungs, eyes, and also studied mini-organs grown in the lab and used advanced gene analysis found that a drug like baricitinib, commonly used for arthritis, slows down the activity of certain genes that kick into action when a virus genes act like a security system in the body. When it's down, viruses like SARS-CoV-2 (which causes Covid) adenovirus, and influenza A can spread Ravlo, the study's lead author, said the findings show that while JAK inhibitors are useful in managing inflammation, they could carry hidden risks during viral infections, especially for people with a weak immune system.'Doctors should be careful when prescribing these drugs, particularly during times when viruses like Covid-19 or flu are circulating widely,' Ravlo the researchers also said that in controlled environments, such as during vaccine development or drug screening, this side effect might actually be instance, by making it easier to test how well a new antiviral treatment scientists are now calling for more research into how these drugs work in real-world conditions.


Business Wire
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Janus International Announces Jason Williams as President, Janus International Group LLC ('Janus Core')
TEMPLE, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Janus International Group, Inc. (NYSE: JBI) ('Janus' or the 'Company'), a leading provider of access control technologies and building product solutions for the self-storage and other commercial and industrial sectors, today announced the appointment of Jason Williams as President of Janus International Group, LLC (' Janus Core '). He will report directly to Janus's Chief Executive Officer, Ramey Jackson. Mr. Williams will be responsible for the Janus Core strategy including oversight of sales, marketing, financial performance, and product development for the self-storage and commercial door and hallway business. Jason brings over 15 years of experience in leading and growing businesses in the access control space. Jason joined Janus from Fortune Brands Innovations (NYSE: FBIN) where he was President of the Security business unit following the Yale and August acquisition from ASSA ABLOY (STO: ASSA-B). Prior to that, he served as the President of Smart Residential for ASSA ABLOY leading the business since the inception of its first smart lock in 2011. Mr. Jackson commented, 'Jason has an impressive background at technologically advanced industrial companies and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in leading cross-functioning teams. We look forward to his contributions as we continue to build the Janus Core business.' Mr. Williams stated, 'I am excited to join the Janus team and am grateful for the opportunity to lead Janus Core to continue building out industry-leading offerings and solutions across the self-storage and commercial markets. I also look forward to partnering with the talented Janus leadership team as we work to achieve our financial objectives.' About Janus International Group Janus International Group, Inc. ( is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of turn-key self-storage, commercial and industrial building solutions, including roll-up and swing doors, hallway systems, relocatable storage units and facility and door automation technologies. The Janus team operates out of several U.S. and international locations. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this communication may be considered 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this communication are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to statements regarding Janus's positioning in the industry, Janus's ability to strengthen its pipeline and deliver on its objectives, the anticipated impact of this appointment, and Janus's belief regarding the demand outlook for Janus's products and the strength of the industrials markets. When used in this communication, words such as 'plan,' 'believe,' 'expect,' 'anticipate,' 'intend,' 'outlook,' 'estimate,' 'forecast,' 'project,' 'continue,' 'could,' 'may,' 'might,' 'possible,' 'potential,' 'predict,' 'should,' 'would,' and other similar words and expressions or the negative of such terms or other similar expressions, as they relate to the management team, identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this communication are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on us. We cannot assure you that future developments affecting us will be those that we have anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements or historical performance: (i) risks of the self-storage industry; (ii) the highly competitive nature of the self-storage industry and Janus's ability to compete therein; (iii) litigation, complaints, and/or adverse publicity; (iv) cyber incidents or directed attacks that could result in information theft, data corruption, operational disruption, and/or financial loss; (v) the risk that our share repurchase program will be fully consummated or that it will enhance shareholder value; and (vi) the risk that the demand outlook for Janus's products may not be as strong as anticipated. There can be no assurance that the events, results, or trends identified in these forward-looking statements will occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Janus is not under any obligation and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update, alter, or otherwise revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. This communication is not intended to be all-inclusive or to contain all the information that a person may desire in considering an investment in Janus and is not intended to form the basis of an investment decision in Janus. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning Janus or other matters and attributable to Janus or any person acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above and under the heading 'Risk Factors' in Janus's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as updated from time to time in amendments and its subsequent filings with the SEC.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
68 Rare, Wild, And Utterly Mind-Blowing Images That Made Me Stop And Stare At My Screen For A Full Minute
is Frank and Louie — the oldest Janus cat (meaning he had two faces). He lived a long, happy life and passed away at 15. iridescence is SO cool — but unfortunately very, very rare. is a recreation of what a first-class suite looked like on the Titanic. what a starfish looks like walking on sand. kicks are no joke, y'all. Here's what it looks like when they kick inside the womb. 6.I bet you've never seen what the theater in the White House looks like. That front row is for the first family. you know that the VP doesn't live in the White House? They have their own place! This is what it looks like. legs are a LOT longer than you thought. wonder what a wet owl looks like? is what purified caffeine actually looks like. what an albino gorilla looks like. His name was Snowflake! is what an MRI machine is actually doing when you're inside. peacocks are a thing, apparently, and they're beautiful. how big a horse tooth is. teeth are equally massive. is what a snake shedding its skin looks like. And not just any snake — the super-rare Boelen's python. you ever wondered what's inside a battery? If you guessed "more batteries," you'd be correct! aren't born with their spikes. They grow them soon after birth. Here's a baby hedgehog at two, six to eight, and 16 hours after birth. this is what a hedghehog getting an X-ray looks like. out this tortoise getting an X-ray, too! you're lucky, you may have seen bioluminescence in the ocean or on waves before. This is usually caused by an algae bloom of plankton. looks even cooler in the rain. Related: 40 Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Creepy Wikipedia Pages is Imilac Pallasite — a piece of a meteor that's billions of years old. is what a rainbow looks like from above. is what the summitt of Mount Everest looks like. first flower ever to bloom in space was a zinnia in 2016. Here it is!!! is what the surface of Mars looks like. here's what an asteroid surface looks like. wonder what a nuclear warhead looks like? Wonder no longer! volcanic lava can be blue. is what a volcanic eruption looks like close-up. you ever heard of volcanic lightning (basically, when volcanoes cause lightning unrelated to a storm)? It looks pretty metal, IMO. another photo of volcanic lightning. is the type of scar you can get from being struck by lightning. It's called a Lichtenberg figure. Related: 41 Fascinating — And Some Disturbing — Photos Of The Human Body That Might Just Make Your Head Explode also makes a pretty cool pattern on other things it strikes, like this golf course. that were struck by lightning look pretty cool, too. can do some pretty major damage. trees struck by lightning burn from the inside. of tree is literally from Ancient Roman times. this thousands-of-year-old tree is still standing. ancient ice is also pretty cool to see. is how big the Pacific Ocean is from space. what an X-ray of a hammerhead shark looks like. of may recognize this "mermaid's purse" as something you've seen before at the beach. This is actually an egg casing from a shark, skate, or ray. what an active egg looks like. what a desert oasis looks like IRL. here are people hanging out in one! what Antarctica looks like from above. contrast, here's what Tokyo, the most populated city on Earth, looks like from a plane. that poplar fluff is super flammable – it burns so easily and quickly that it doesn't even affect the grass below it. case you want to fear more natural disasters, check out this tornado footage. a photo of a tornado close-up. you ever seen a dust devil? It looks like a baby tornado! This is from Central Park. are also water spouts, which are columns of air and mist that form over water, and can be either tornadic and dangerous or essentially benign. tornadoes (or "whirls") are, unfortunately, a thing. think I left hurricanes out! Here's what an incoming hurricane looks like. is what a baby flamingo looks like. here's a baby praying mantis. a baby snapping turtle! is what the inside of the gear compartment of a plane looks like. is what a solar eclipse looks like from an airplane. what muscle spasms look like. what birds growing new feathers look like. As the feather grows, it has a keratin sheath on top of it that comes off. It feels like plastic. of feathers, here's what a featherless parrot looks like! what it looks like if a fire hydrant breaks open in winter. is what bone looks like under a microscope. is what bullets of different calibrations look like on the inside. finally, check out what the inside of the Leaning Tower of Pizza looks like! 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