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Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Leidos Holdings Stock Is Up Today
Key Points Leidos beat top- and bottom-line estimates, helping to put fears about government cutbacks to rest. The second quarter looks slower than the first, which could create near-term turbulence, but the long-term bull thesis remains intact. 10 stocks we like better than Leidos › Leidos Holdings (NYSE: LDOS) reported better-than-expected quarterly results this morning, helping ease concerns that efforts by the task forced called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) would eat into earnings. Investors cheered the results, sending Leidos shares up 4% around 2 p.m. ET. Image source: Getty Images. Strong results across the board Leidos is the largest pure-play "Beltway Bandit," a term given to the group of defense contractors focused on providing IT (information technology) and other services to defense and civil government agencies. The company earned $2.97 per share in the reported quarter on $4.25 billion in revenue, topping Wall Street's $2.50 per share on sales of $4.1 billion consensus estimate. The company posted 7% year-over-year revenue gains thanks to strength in all segments, fueled by higher demand for veteran medical exams, international military sales, and space sensors. The higher-than-expected medical business also led to more than a 100-basis-point beat on operating margin. "Our robust first-quarter results build on the momentum from 2024, demonstrating the team's ability to execute in a dynamic environment that demands agility and innovation," Leidos CEO Tom Bell said in a statement. The company also bought back about $500 million in shares in the quarter. Is Leidos a buy? The company's book-to-bill was a disappointment, with new awards coming in about half of the rate of sales in the quarter. But some of that is timing, and backing out to look at the data for the last 12 months shows a healthier 1.3x number. Leidos reiterated its guidance for the year, implying modest year-over-year revenue growth in 2025. The near-term outlook could be choppy, and Leidos could still fall victim to contracts deemed unessential and cut by DOGE, but the long-term outlook is unchanged. For investors looking for a slow and steady grower tied to the U.S. defense budget, Leidos deserves a spot on the radar. Should you invest $1,000 in Leidos right now? Before you buy stock in Leidos, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Leidos wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.
The Irish Sun
02-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
New low-calorie wines hit supermarket shelves with 4 top picks plus great value Pinot Noir for under tenner
IN 25 years of writing about wine I don't think a month has slipped by when the results of another study has been published suggesting that wine was good, or bad, for you. Indeed, just this week the findings of the latest hinted at the idea that drinking champagne 7 New low calorie wines have hit the shelves for bargain prices Credit: Getty 7 There's a delicious Prosecco as part of the DrinkWell range Credit: Getty The Its publication came the day after I had had lunch with Tom Bell, the founder of DrinkWell, an innovative It would have been the ideal topic to discuss with the affable Bell, who has built a remarkably successful I'm sure he would have managed a wry smile at the thoughts of sipping Champagne as part of a special lifestyle regime to stave off heart problems. He would also be the first to agree that READ MORE IN WINE So 13 years ago, Bell set out on his mission to find wines that could fill a gap in the market for those with health-conscious lifestyles, and particularly with an eye on their sugar, carb, and calorie intake. DrinkWell's products are crafted using innovative harvesting and fermentation techniques, and that means naturally lower sugar, and calorie content. This can certainly benefit not only those looking to maintain a healthy weight, but also individuals with dietary considerations such as diabetes or following a specific diet. Bell stressed: 'Most low-or no-alcohol drinks are marketed as a healthy option, but they can actually be full of additives, flavourings and with huge increases in sugars to try and replicate a familiar taste. 'This innovative harvesting and wine-making process naturally reduces the calories while ensuring the taste is just as good as the full-calorie alternative.' TASTE TEST I put a small selection of DrinkWell's wines through the taste test this week (with positive results) and four of them are reviewed below. Irish wine lovers can now explore their offerings through single bottles on their special, MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN Some 50,000 plus regular customers in the UK have made the website across the water one of the most popular among imbibers looking for healthier options. All products on their websites displays alcohol content (ABV), calories, sugars and carbs so that customers can make considered choices. And such is DrinkWell's confidence in the quality of their wines that they will deliver for FREE, directly to your door. Definitely worth a punt. DrinkWell's specially created range called Traces is available in Here are my notes on the four wines I tasted this week. Traces Prosecco Limited Edition 2024 (ABV 11% 7 Currently €22.99 Grape: Glera I CAN usually take or leave Prosecco. They are either too lean, or plain bland. This is a lovely tipple, with a light lemon hue when poured, and a nose predominantly of pears, but with hints of white flowers and red apples. Stone fruit, pear and melon are all detectable on a suitably dry palate that has good acidity and length. Enjoy with: Light summer lunch dishes. Star rating: **** Southern Lights Sauvignon Blanc 2024 (ABV 13%) 7 Currently €15 Grape: Sauvignon Blanc A SUPER Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc… at a very pleasing price, too! The aromatics of cut grass and asparagus are the Kiwi giveaway of this gluggable white, with its light lemon colour. The tingling and zippy palate has great balance, delivers delightful citrus and tropical flavours, with excellent acidity and a streak of minerality. Enjoy with : Pan-fried sole. Star rating: **** Saint Louis de Provence Coteaux Varois en Provence 2023 (ABV 13%) 7 Currently €18.99 Grapes: Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah A BONE dry and delicious Rosé from one of Provence's lesser known appellations. It has a vibrant, pale salmon pink colour when poured, with seductive aromatics of rose petals, strawberries and raspberries. The crisp and dry palate, has some complexity, a wonderfully refreshing tang, with nice strawberry, cranberry and citrus notes. Very pleasurable finish. Enjoy with: Fresh summer salads. Star rating: **** Running Duck Organic Shiraz 2023 (ABV 12.5%) 7 Currently €14.99 Grape: Shiraz FROM South Africa's Western Cape comes this medium-bodied, fruit-forward red, with a little bite. Deep garnet in the glass, it has ripe black fruit aromas (plum and blackberries) along with some spice. The palate is well balanced, with blackcurrant, cherry, black pepper, chocolate and spice notes. The tannins are yielding, and the medium length is quite satisfying. Enjoy with: Great BBQ wine, with your favourite steak. Star rating: *** BARGAIN BOTTLE OUR promise is to bring Irish Sun wine lovers a taste-tested wine each weekend for under a tenner. The cost of glass, packaging, labelling and transport have sky-rocketed in recent years. So, finding excellent value tipples is getting harder - but we have sourced some great wines and will bring you a super sipper recommendation every weekend. Wildflower Pinot Noir 2022 (ABV 12.5%) 7 Currently just €8.95 @ O'Briens Wine Grape: Pinot Noir DELICIOUS, medium-bodied Pinot Noir from Romania – and at under a tenner, genuinely terrific value for money. A pale ruby in colour, with raspberry, cherry, and strawberry notes on the nose. It has a very approachable, refreshing smooth palate that is light, fruit-driven, with hints of soft red berry fruits, a wisp of oak, velvety tannins and a well-rounded finish. Enjoy with: Chicken breast fried in butter. Star rating: ****
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Drake State Community and Technical College opens newest training complex
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – Drake State Community and Technical College hosted a ribbon-cutting for its new Leidos Advanced Training Complex on Friday. Several notable community members spoke, like Drake State President Dr. Patricia Sims and Leidos CEO Tom Bell, as well as elected officials and community leaders. City of Huntsville continues plan to expand Maple Hill Cemetery The ribbon cutting marked the opening of the new 50,000-square-foot facility on campus. It will support education and training for fields like aerospace and advanced manufacturing industries. It will also house programs like welding and precision machining. The complex will house the new cohort of Federation of Advanced Manufacturing Education students. 'The Leidos Advanced Training Complex represents a transformative investment in workforce education and regional economic growth,' said Dr. Sims. 'This state-of-the-art facility will allow us to expand training opportunities in high-demand industries such as precision machining and welding, preparing our students for the careers of tomorrow while strengthening the talent pipeline for our local and national partners. I want to thank our state elected officials, the Alabama Community College System, and Leidos for supporting this transformative project.' The complex was marked as a key initiative through the Alabama Community College System's ASPIRE 2030 plan. It was made possible by a statewide bond issue passed by the state legislature in 2020 to assist with facility upgrades and new construction. 📲 to stay updated on the go. 📧 to have news sent to your inbox. 'The facility here will effectively serve Drake State students and North Alabama for a long time,' said ACCS Chancellor Jimmy Baker. 'We are in the business of making life better for everyone. It's our job and mission to make sure every area of this state has the resources needed to provide training and support economic development. The innovation and talent that will be produced at this training complex will be among the best in the state.' Leidos announced a $1.75 million donation to Drake State in November 2024. The donation went toward the college's advanced manufacturing and IT programs, student apprenticeships, campus technical and infrastructure upgrades, a new scholarship endowment and faculty development opportunities. They broke ground on the building on June 9, 2023, and it features 10 laboratories, seven classrooms, multiple offices, a multipurpose room, specialized tools and storage areas, to name just a few new features. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Science
- Time of India
How oceans can help in reducing carbon dioxide: A UK project finds the way forward
The ocean has long been recognised as one of Earth's most vital natural allies in the fight against climate change. Acting as a vast carbon sink, it absorbs nearly a quarter of the carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions produced by human activities, especially from the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Now, a groundbreaking initiative on England's south coast aims to enhance this natural process. Known as Project SeaCURE , the pilot project explores innovative technology to extract CO₂ directly from seawater, allowing it to absorb even more from the atmosphere. This approach offers a promising new tool in the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas levels . What is Project SeaCURE Launched in Weymouth and funded by the UK government, SeaCURE is a small-scale pilot project exploring whether extracting carbon directly from seawater could offer a cost-effective and scalable solution to reducing atmospheric CO₂ levels. Unlike traditional carbon capture methods that target emissions at their source or draw CO₂ directly from the air, SeaCURE targets the ocean, where carbon is present in concentrations up to 150 times higher than in the atmosphere. The mechanism of the SeaCURE project At the heart of the project is a simple but promising mechanism. Seawater is pumped from the English Channel into a facility where it is treated to make it more acidic. This acidification encourages the dissolved carbon in the water to transform into gas, which is then released and captured before it can escape into the air. Professor Tom Bell from Plymouth Marine Laboratory explains it with a relatable analogy: 'When you open a fizzy drink, it froths; that's CO₂ escaping. What we're doing is similar: we maximise the contact between acidic water and air to release the CO₂ quickly and capture it.' Then, the CO₂ is concentrated using sustainable materials like charred coconut husks, ready for secure storage. Once the carbon is removed, the seawater is neutralised and returned to the sea, ready to absorb more CO₂ from the atmosphere. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Small but pivotal step towards a better future Currently, SeaCURE's impact is modest. The facility removes around 100 metric tonnes of CO₂ per year, less than the emissions from a single transatlantic flight. But its developers believe the technology has enormous potential. If just 1% of the ocean's surface water could be processed this way, SeaCURE estimates up to 14 billion tonnes of CO₂ could be removed annually, provided the system is powered entirely by renewable energy sources, such as floating solar panels at sea. Environmental and technical hurdles While the SeaCURE project offers hope, it also faces technical and environmental challenges. The process of generating the acidic and alkaline materials needed for carbon extraction requires significant energy. If not powered sustainably, the environmental benefits could be offset. Additionally, concerns remain about the ecological impact of releasing large volumes of low-carbon water back into the ocean. Marine organisms such as mussels and phytoplankton rely on carbon to function, phytoplankton for photosynthesis, and mussels for building their shells. Altering the ocean's carbon balance could affect marine life in unpredictable ways. The bigger picture: Ocean acidification The SeaCURE project also sheds light on a broader issue—ocean acidification. As oceans absorb more CO₂, the water becomes less alkaline, threatening shell-forming organisms like mussels, corals, and other marine life. While the ocean remains slightly alkaline overall, even small increases in acidity can have significant ecological consequences. The road ahead Despite its early-stage status, SeaCURE is one of 15 pilot initiatives funded by the UK's £3 million carbon capture programme. Experts believe such innovative solutions are essential to achieving net-zero emissions. The ocean has always played a quiet yet powerful role in stabilising Earth's climate. With projects like SeaCURE, we may be on the brink of turning that natural process into a deliberate tool for climate action. Though challenges remain, the potential is vast, and with careful research and responsible innovation, the sea may yet offer a crucial lifeline in humanity's battle against global warming.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Scientists Activate Facility to Suck Carbon Directly Out of the Ocean
To combat climate change, a team of scientists are sucking CO2 out of the ocean. The project, dubbed SeaCURE, began operating a small-scale trial this year on England's south coast, the BBC reports. It hangs its hopes on a simple premise: that the ocean is the world's largest carbon sink, absorbing nearly a third of all CO2 emitted into the atmosphere. A flurry of projects have explored capturing carbon directly from the atmosphere. SeaCURE explores an alternative route. Instead of capturing carbon from the air, it proposes removing it from the ocean, freeing up the deep blue to absorb even more of the CO2 that civilization is pumping out. "Seawater has got loads of carbon in it compared to the air, about 150 times more," Paul Halloran, a professor in ocean and climate science at the University of Exeter who leads the SeaCURE project, told the BBC. "But it has got different challenges, the energy requirements to generate the products that we require to do this from seawater are huge." In a nutshell, SeaCURE sucks up seawater, processes it to extract the CO2, buries it underground, and then releases the carbon-free water back into the ocean. Removing the carbon is accomplished by treating the seawater to make it more acidic, which frees up the carbon it harbors to release itself as a gas. This process is done inside a large tank nicknamed a "stripper." "When you open a fizzy drink it froths, that's the CO2 coming out," Tom Bell from Plymouth Marine Laboratory told the BBC. "What we're doing by spreading the seawater on a large surface area. It's a bit like pouring a drink on the floor and allowing the CO2 to come out of the seawater really quickly." Still in its infancy, the project will remove no more than 100 metric tons of carbon per year. But SeaCURE believes that if the technology is applied at a massive scale and powered by renewable energy, it could remove 14 billion tons of CO2 a year if one percent of the ocean's surface water was processed, per the BBC. That may sound too good to be true. We've certainly heard amazing promises of nature handling the work for us before, like the rush to plant as many trees as possible. More broadly, experts remain divided about carbon capture's usefulness, and there's a very real danger of its promises being hijacked to distract from climate change's systemic causes. That said, some leading climate scientists think that we shouldn't write anything off just yet. "Carbon removal is necessary. If you want to reach net zero emissions and net zero emissions is needed to halt further warming," Oliver Geden, a member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, told the BBC. "Capturing directly from seawater is one of the options. Directly capturing it from the air is another one. There are basically 15 to 20 options, and in the end the question of what to use, of course, will depend on the cost." More on climate change: This May Be the Most Terrifying Sign of Global Warming Yet
