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Business Insider
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Analysts Conflicted on These Consumer Cyclical Names: Boyd Group Services (OtherBYDGF) and Kura Sushi USA (KRUS)
Analysts have been eager to weigh in on the Consumer Cyclical sector with new ratings on Boyd Group Services (BYDGF – Research Report) and Kura Sushi USA (KRUS – Research Report). Confident Investing Starts Here: Boyd Group Services (BYDGF) Noble Financial analyst Mark Jordan initiated coverage with a Hold rating on Boyd Group Services yesterday and set a price target of C$231.00. The company's shares closed last Tuesday at $149.00, close to its 52-week low of $140.89. According to Jordan is ranked #989 out of 9596 analysts. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Strong Buy analyst consensus rating for Boyd Group Services with a $197.01 average price target. Kura Sushi USA (KRUS) William Blair analyst Sharon Zackfia maintained a Buy rating on Kura Sushi USA yesterday. The company's shares closed last Tuesday at $72.60. According to Zackfia is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 13.1% and a 55.4% success rate. Zackfia covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Birkenstock Holding plc, OneSpaWorld Holdings, and Lululemon Athletica. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Kura Sushi USA with a $64.38 average price target.
RTÉ News
20-05-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
MentorsWork invests €6.5m to support SMEs since 2020
MentorsWork, an initiative of Skillnet Ireland in partnership with the Small Firms Association (SFA), celebrates its five-year anniversary this week. Since its launch in 2020, MentorsWork has provided targeted business supports to nearly 4,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country and invested €6.5m to drive SME growth, resilience, and innovation. MentorsWork provides targeted support across critical areas, including digitisation, HR management, sales, finance, marketing, sustainability, and overall business growth. The initiative is open to business owners and managers from all industries with one to 250 employees. The 12-week programme introduces participants to a dedicated and experienced mentor who works with them to address their specific areas of concern, alongside masterclasses and peer-to-peer workshops. Mark Jordan, chief executive of Skillnet Ireland, said the programme is a fantastic resource for SMEs, delivering practical supports and strategic guidance to businesses across Ireland. "Expert mentors provide education and information to SME owners on how to innovate, adopt new technologies and adjust to ever-changing market dynamics - particularly in the current economic and technological climate," he said. "It is a testament to the success of the programme that it has reached this half decade milestone, and we look forward to its continued success and growth into the future," he added. David Broderick, Director of the Small Firms Association, said the five year milestone reflects the strength and value of the MentorsWork programme in helping SMEs overcome real-world challenges. "The initiative has been a game-changer for so many businesses. By addressing specific needs and equipping SMEs with tailored support and mentoring, we are helping them not only survive but thrive in an increasingly competitive environment," he added.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Yahoo
Contractor pays settlement for installing vessel that exploded at Givaudan without permit
The contractor that installed the pressure vessel that caused the deadly explosion at the Givaudan Sense Colour plant in November without a permit paid $500 to settle the violation with Kentucky regulators, according to records obtained by The Courier Journal through an open records request. Cochran Mechanical, LLC, the Elizabethtown-based contractor that installed the vessel that ultimately exploded and left two workers dead and several others injured, agreed to pay the settlement, "secure a permit" and "schedule and follow through with all required inspections" to resolve the violation with the Kentucky Department of Housing, Building and Construction, according to a signed copy of the settlement. Prior to installing a vessel, contractors are required to obtain an installation permit, which notifies the department that an inspection needs to be performed. That never happened for the vessel that exploded and another vessel at the site, according to an investigation report written by Chief Boiler Inspector Mark Jordan. Meaghan Schneider, an attorney for a law firm Cochran Mechanical, LLC hired to represent the company as the investigation into the Givaudan explosion unfolds, noted the vessel was installed in 2021, adding that it's unlikely the permitting violation had anything to do with the explosion. The vessel's exact installation date is unclear. Records indicate it, along with the other vessel not inspected, were installed sometime after July 12, 2021, when a shop tasked with repairing them obtained repair permits from the commonwealth. There are no permitting or inspection records for the vessels since then, according to department records. Jonathon "Max" Fuller, the department's commissioner, also wrote a letter to the Jefferson County Attorney's Criminal Division notifying the office of criminal penalties that could be brought against Givaudan, the plant operator. The letter explains that operating a pressure vessel in Kentucky without a valid certificate of inspection is a Class B misdemeanor and that each day in violation counts as a separate offense. Fuller's letter says he reached out because his department does not have authority over the plant operator. "Should you wish to pursue criminal penalties, the Department stands ready to assist," the letter reads. A spokesperson from Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell's office did not say whether the office plans to pursue criminal charges. "Our office is not an investigative agency. The Jefferson County Attorney's Office routinely reviews materials submitted by investigative agencies for potential criminal charges and takes appropriate action," said Josh Abner, a spokesperson for the office. Contact reporter Killian Baarlaer at kbaarlaer@ or @bkillian72 on X. This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Louisville Givaudan explosion: Vessel installer settles with Kentucky
