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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
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Synchrony and Jewelers Mutual® Collaborate on Innovative New Sponsorship Agreement, Combining Finance and Insurance Marketing Efforts
Synchrony Financing Solutions Will Be Offered in Jewelers Mutual Marketing Materials and in Zing Marketplace STAMFORD, Conn., May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a premier consumer financial services company, and Jewelers Mutual®, an insurer dedicated to protecting jewelry and jewelry businesses for over a century, today announced a new sponsorship agreement to co-market both services to jewelry merchants looking to make customers aware of both financing and insurance coverage options. "Through this new sponsorship agreement with Jewelers Mutual, we are extending the value Synchrony brings to retailers around the country," said Darrell Owens, CEO, Lifestyle, Synchrony. "Jewelry merchants can now present their customers with financing options that make purchases more affordable, while making their customers aware of the option to protect their jewelry, which is often among a customer's most cherished possessions." As part of the agreement, Jewelers Mutual will showcase Synchrony financing solutions in its marketing materials as well as Zing® Marketplace, a comprehensive online platform created for its member retailers. Zing Marketplace features essential tools to help merchants best serve their customers, including jeweler web pages, diamond marketplace, a jewelry appraisal solution and, now, financing offerings from Synchrony. Synchrony will also feature offers directly from Jewelers Mutual to merchants and consumers through select marketing materials as well as on Synchrony Marketplace, a shopping destination for consumers to find special offers from Synchrony partners. As a result, Synchrony will help elevate awareness of Jewelers Mutual and its insurance services, which are used by over one million customers throughout the United States and Canada. "As a leader in consumer financing, we're excited about the added value our collaboration with Synchrony will bring to jewelers and their customers," said Mike Alexander, Chief Operating Officer, Jewelers Mutual. "Together, we are committed to supporting jewelers in delivering seamless customer experiences while helping protect the pieces they will treasure for a lifetime." Synchrony financing is currently used by more than 4,000 jewelry retailers nationwide. Synchrony is committed to offering financing options for small and medium-sized businesses across the country to help them grow their business and offer customers greater purchasing power to meet their needs. About Jewelers Mutual GroupJewelers Mutual® was founded in 1913 by a group of Wisconsin jewelers to meet their unique insurance needs. Later, consumers began putting their trust in Jewelers Mutual to protect their jewelry and the special memories each piece holds. Today, Jewelers Mutual continues to support and move the industry forward by listening to jewelers and consumers and offering products and services to meet their evolving needs. Beyond insurance, Jewelers Mutual's powerful suite of innovative solutions and digital technology offerings help jewelers strengthen and grow their businesses, mitigate risk, and bring them closer to their customers. The Group insurers' strong financial position is reflected in their 38 consecutive "A+ Superior" ratings from AM Best Company, as of November 2024. Policyholders of the Group insurers are members of Jewelers Mutual Holding Company. Jewelers Mutual is headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, with other Group offices in Dallas, Texas, Miami, Florida and Raleigh, North Carolina. To learn more, visit About SynchronySynchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a leading consumer financing company at the heart of American commerce and opportunity. From health to home, auto to retail, our Synchrony products have been serving the needs of people and businesses for nearly 100 years. We provide responsible access to credit and banking products to support healthier financial lives for tens of millions of people, enabling them to access the things that matter to them. Additionally, through our innovative products and experiences, we support the growth and operations of some of the country's most respected brands, as well as more than 400,000 small and midsize businesses and health and wellness providers that Americans rely on. Synchrony is proud to be ranked as the country's #2 Best Company to Work For® by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit Contact: Lauren View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Synchrony Sign in to access your portfolio
Wales Online
28-05-2025
- Wales Online
Record numbers of unique bird now populating a tiny Welsh island
Record numbers of unique bird now populating a tiny Welsh island Skomer Island's puffin colony has previously been described as 'exceptional' by David Attenborough A record number of puffins have been counted on Skomer Island (Image: Mike Alexander / WTSWW ) A record number of puffins have been recorded on a small Welsh island famous for its wildlife. The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW) counted 43,626 during its observation on Skomer Island, off the coast of Pembrokeshire, this year. This record high bucks the trend of decline seen globally in puffin populations. A warden said that Skomer Island is an example of a "conservation success story" but warned that the species is still at risk. Puffins are listed as vulnerable to extinction on the global red list. Like many seabird species, they they are facing the pressures of pollution, food shortages and climate change. However, puffin numbers on Skomer Island have been steadily increasing over recent years, with over 40,000 birds now returning to the island from April to July. The last record was set in 2023, when 42,513 puffins were recorded on and around the island. David Attenborough once described Skomer's puffin colony as an 'exception' (Image: Jonathan Myers ) The growth in Skomer Island's population is likely linked to the abundance of food in the wider area, meaning there is plenty of fish for chicks resulting in high breeding success. The absence of rats and other predators on the island thanks to its isolation has also contributed to the success of seabird populations on Skomer. Article continues below The treasured island has long been a pride and joy to the Welsh coastline, tucked away in Pembrokeshire. Skomer attracts visitors from all over the world alongside being a regular touring spot to discover vibrant wildlife in the country. Even David Attenborough called the 40,000-strong puffin colony on the island "exceptional" compared to other parts of the world when he visited Skomer for BBC One series Wild Isles. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here Every year WTSWW undertakes their annual seabird counts to monitor the population of Puffins that return to the island every spring to breed. Leighton Newman, Skomer Island warden, said: "Our annual Puffin count is no small undertaking, with 6 members of staff working to count every Puffin on Skomer. The island is broken up into seven sections and we systematically count every bird; on the land, rafting on the sea and we estimate the number in the air during our counts. "This is undertaken in the evening, when there are generally more Puffins around the island and early enough in the season that birds are not already in burrows. Big land falls this year, has led to Puffins being seen further up the cliffs than ever before!" Over 40,000 puffins return to Skomer Island each spring (Image: Getty Images ) Article continues below Lisa Morgan, Head of Islands and Marine Conservation at WTSWW, said: "It was a joy to see the masses of birds using the island during our spring count. However, we remain concerned about the increasing pressures on many seabird species. "Novel threats facing our seabirds include avian influenza and the recent marine heatwave conditions experienced around parts of the UK coastline. The long-term impacts are still largely unknown highlighting the importance of our annual seabird monitoring and research programs on Skomer."
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
‘You shot your mom in the head 3 times because of a cat?': Affdavit details Rogers man's attempted capital murder arrest
ROGERS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Rogers man is accused of shooting his mother multiple times with a crossbow, according to a probable cause affidavit. According to a press release, Joseph Michael Alexander, 29, is facing charges of attempted capital murder, aggravated residential burglary, interference with first-degree emergency communications and third-degree domestic battery. Mary Alexander told police that at 6:45 a.m. on Monday, March 24, she had heard a cat meowing at her door and had gotten up to let the animal outside. She said shortly after, 'she felt like her eardrum had popped and saw blue.' Mike Alexander said he heard his wife scream, then found their adult son, Joseph Alexander, standing over her with a crossbow, according to court documents. Mary Alexander had multiple arrows in her head, Mike Alexander later told investigators. Joseph Alexander then allegedly forced his way into their bedroom, took their phones and demanded money. During the incident, Joseph Alexander allegedly made Mike Alexander send $2,000 via Cash App and transfer $1,400 in Bitcoin before demanding access to the couple's bank account. When Mike Alexander said he did not know the code to the account, Joseph Alexander allegedly yelled at Mary Alexander, who was on the ground, to give it to him. Rogers man ordered to be held without bond in connection with fatal Springdale shooting According to a probable cause affidavit, Joseph Alexander allegedly told Mike Alexander, 'You need to give me what is mine, or else I'm going to have to go to the next level.' The affidavit says Mike Alexander eventually convinced Joseph Alexander to go into the garage with him. Mike Alexander told detectives he tried to reason and talk Joseph Alexander down, and during that exchange, Joseph Alexander allegedly said, 'Don't worry about it, Dad, she's dead.' When the two men returned inside, Mary Alexander had fled the scene. Mary Alexander later told detectives she played dead while Joseph Alexander demanded money from Mike Alexander. While lying on the ground, she heard Joseph Alexander allegedly say to Mike Alexander, 'I won't kill you because that will be a double homicide.' After Joseph Alexander left in Mike Alexander's white Toyota Tacoma, she crawled to the bedroom to find a phone, then used her walker to reach a neighbor's house. At 8:08 a.m., a neighbor called 911, reporting that Mary Alexander had been shot in the face with an arrow. First responders found Mary Alexander inside the neighbor's home with multiple arrows lodged in her face and head and transported her to a local hospital for treatment. Later that day, deputies in Stone County, Missouri, located the stolen vehicle and attempted to stop Joseph Alexander. Mental evaluation filed for man at center of viral Crawford County arrest Joseph Alexander reportedly led them on a high-speed chase before crashing. Deputies tased him after a struggle and took him into custody. Paramedics on the scene said Joseph Alexander confessed to shooting his mother. One EMT reported that Joseph Alexander claimed he had been petting a cat at home when his mother made a comment that upset him. He allegedly said he grabbed a 'toy crossbow,' shot Mary Alexander once, and when she screamed, shot her two more times. In a recorded interview with investigators, Joseph Alexander allegedly admitted to breaking into his parents' home and shooting his mother. When asked for a motive, he stated, 'I didn't have a reason. I just lost my cool… I thought she was going after my cat.' The interview allegedly included the following exchange: Detective Jason Beeler: 'You had to have shot her for a reason?' Joseph Alexander: 'I didn't have a reason; I just lost my cool. I woke up, and I thought that she was, like, going after my cat for some reason. I just, like, literally just stood up and lost my shit because of my cat.' Det. Beeler: 'You shot your mom in the head three times because of a cat?' Joseph Alexander: 'Ya, like that is the best process I understand of what happened.' Joseph Alexander said in the interview that he walked from his home in Rogers to his parents' house and entered through his old bedroom window to avoid waking them. He said he quietly moved around the house for the same reason. Joseph Alexander is currently being held at the Benton County Jail on a $750,000 cash only bond. No court dates have been filed as of May 2. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fluor JV Reaches New Milestone in TCO's Project at Kazakhstan
Fluor Corporation FLR led joint venture (JV), including Worley, Kazakh Institute of Oil and Gas and KazGiproNefteTrans Engineering Company, has successfully supported the completion and startup of Tengizchevroil's ('TCO') Future Growth Project (FGP).This revolutionary project at the Tengiz oil field in Kazakhstan has been supported by the Fluor-led joint venture since 2011, encompassing a series of engineering, procurement, construction, operations and maintenance stock climbed 3% during Tuesday's after-hours trading session. Under TCO's FGP, the recent milestone includes the construction of a new Third-Generation Plant (3GP), discovered in 1979. 3GP marks the start of the progress of crude oil production in the upcoming all the Tengiz facilities are operating at full capacity, the total crude oil production per annum by TCO is expected to be approximately 40 million tons. This milestone bodes well for Fluor's Energy Solutions business segment's Mike Alexander, president of Fluor's Energy Solutions business, 'Fluor has supported TCO for the past 14 years and has been active in the Republic of Kazakhstan since 1982, working on projects that have helped shape the oil and gas industry.' The company has been focusing on the 'Building a Better Future' strategy for more than four years now. Through this strategy, it prioritizes driving growth across portfolios by enhancing markets outside of the traditional oil and gas sector; pursuing contracts with fair and balanced commercial terms that reward value, with a bias toward reimbursable contracts; reinforcing financial discipline and maintaining a solid balance sheet by generating predictable cash flow and earnings; and fostering a high-performance culture with purpose by advancing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and promoting social progress and defined strategy has aided FLR's backlog levels despite softness in certain end markets. Notably, out of the total backlog of $28.5 billion at 2024-end, 80% was reimbursable. Moving into 2025, Fluor is optimistic about the growing demand trends for its services, with signing new contracts and renewing the existing ones. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Shares of this engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance services provider have inched down 2% in the past year compared with the Zacks Engineering - R and D Services industry's 18.8% decline. Its strategy of maintaining a diversified business portfolio mix permits it to focus on the more stable business markets and capitalize on developing the cyclical markets at suitable times. Fluor currently carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).Here are some better-ranked stocks from the Construction Infrastructure, Inc. STRL presently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 16.2%, on average. The stock has gained 20.3% in the past year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for STRL's 2025 sales indicates a decrease of 4.1% and an increase of 20.5% for earnings per share (EPS) from a year Group, Inc. EME currently sports a Zacks Rank of 1. EME delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 29%, on average. The stock has gained 30.9% in the past consensus estimate for EME's 2025 sales and EPS implies an increase of 12.8% and 8.6%, respectively, from a year Industries, Inc. ROCK currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). ROCK delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 1.8%, on average. The stock has lost 22.1% in the past Zacks Consensus Estimate for ROCK's 2025 sales and EPS implies an increase of 9.8% and 15.5%, respectively, from a year ago. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Fluor Corporation (FLR) : Free Stock Analysis Report EMCOR Group, Inc. (EME) : Free Stock Analysis Report Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (ROCK) : Free Stock Analysis Report Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
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Tengiz oilfield expansion in Kazakhstan begins with new 3GP start-up
A Fluor-led joint venture has completed the Future Growth Project (FGP) at the Tengiz oilfield in Kazakhstan, marking the start of an expansion in crude oil production. This development is a result of the collaboration between Fluor, Worley, Kazakh Institute of Oil and Gas and KazGiproNefteTrans Engineering Company, which have been providing a comprehensive range of services to the Tengiz oilfield operator Tengizchevroil (TCO) since 2011. TCO is owned by Chevron (50%), KazMunayGas (20%), ExxonMobil (25%) and Lukoil (5%). The new third-generation plant (3GP) constructed at Tengiz, one of the 'largest' and 'deepest' oilfields in the world, is a key component of the FGP. The commencement of operations at 3GP is expected to lead to a gradual increase in crude oil production over the coming months. TCO's total annual crude oil output is forecast to reach approximately 40 million tonnes (mt) once all facilities are fully operational. Fluor Energy Solutions business president Mike Alexander said: 'Achieving first oil is a significant accomplishment and we congratulate the TCO team. 'Fluor has supported TCO for the past 14 years and has been active in the Republic of Kazakhstan since 1982, working on projects that have helped shape the oil and gas industry.' In January 2025, Tengizchevroil began crude oil production from the 3GP within the Tengiz oilfield. The project has not only contributed to the increase in oil production but has also focused on fostering a sustainable economic future for the local community. As part of the project, initiatives have been launched to develop local talent through training programmes at schools and universities, aimed at preparing craft labour and professional engineers. Furthermore, the project is said to have enhanced Kazakhstan's capabilities in various sectors including engineering, high-tech equipment servicing, project management, construction and fabrication. "Tengiz oilfield expansion in Kazakhstan begins with new 3GP start-up" was originally created and published by Offshore Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
