Core Points - The United Steelworkers union (USW) has successfully ratified the first collective agreements at five Starbucks locations in Ontario, marking a significant milestone for workers' rights [2][3] - The ratification is seen as a powerful step forward for Starbucks workers, with ongoing efforts to expand union representation across Ontario and the Atlantic provinces [3][4] - The USW emphasizes the importance of solidarity among workers, encouraging more Starbucks employees to join the movement for better working conditions and fair treatment [4][8] Summary by Sections Collective Agreements - Five Starbucks locations in Ontario have ratified their first collective agreements, including stores in Waterloo, Ajax, Kitchener, and Toronto [2][5] - This achievement follows the successful efforts of workers to form a union with the USW, highlighting the growing momentum for unionization in the region [2][3] Worker Empowerment - USW District 6 Director Kevon Stewart stated that baristas are organizing and winning improvements in their workplaces, which reflects the power of collective action [3] - The union is committed to supporting workers at other locations in their efforts to unionize and secure fair contracts [4] Union Growth - The USW aims to expand its representation at Starbucks stores throughout Ontario and Canada, reinforcing the message that solidarity leads to better working conditions [3][4] - The union encourages Starbucks employees from other stores to join the movement, emphasizing the importance of collective efforts in achieving rights and respect at work [4][8]

Rocket Pharmaceuticals (RCKT) incurred a loss of 56 cents per share in the first quarter of 2025, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 59 cents. The company reported a loss of 66 cents per share in the year-ago quarter.In the absence of a marketed product in its portfolio, Rocket Pharmaceuticals did not record any revenues in the reported quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s total revenues was $8 million. (See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making n ...

EPAM Systems (EPAM) reported first-quarter 2025 non-GAAP earnings of $2.41 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.2%. The bottom line decreased from the year-ago quarter’s earnings of $2.46 per share.EPAM’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 8.32%.The company's first-quarter revenues of $1.3 billion surpassed the consensus mark by 1.37%.EPAM’s top line rose 11.1% year over year, demonstrating an improvement acros ...

TORONTO, May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Franco-Nevada Corporation announced that the nominees listed in the management proxy circular for the 2025 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders were elected as directors of the Corporation.  Detailed results of the vote for the election of directors held at the Annual Meeting yesterday in person and by webcast are set out below. Nominee Votes For    % For     Votes Against % Against David Harquail 148,559,616 97.47 % 3,861,770 2.53 % Paul Brin ...

If you want full access to all our reports, data and investing ideas, join The Aerospace Forum , the #1 aerospace, defense and airline investment research service on Seeking Alpha, with access to evoX Data Analytics, our in-house developed data analytics platform.Rocket Lab USA (NASDAQ: RKLB ) posted its first quarter results on May 9, beating analyst estimates on the top and bottom line. The stock price declined slightly in post-market trading, which to me actually does not mean much especially since theDh ...

Chibougamau, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - May 9, 2025) - Mines D'Or Orbec/Orbec Gold Mines (TSXV: BLUE) (OTC Pink: BLTMF) is pleased to announce the company is participating in the upcoming 121 Mining Investment Conference in London. John Tait, CEO of Mines D'Or Orbec/Orbec Gold Mines will be presenting about the Company's recent and future planned activities. 121 Mining Investment London will be hosting over 110 mining companies and more than 650 sophisticated investors for two days of pre-arranged, targete ...

NEW YORK, May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, announced today a leadership rotation in some Delivery, Practice and Country roles.Xerxes Cooper will become Global Leader of Kyndryl Delivery, responsible for leading Kyndryl's delivery organization that provides mission-critical enterprise technology services to thousands of customers in more than 60 countries. Previously, Cooper was President of Kyndryl Strategic Markets where ...

Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) delivered first-quarter 2025 underlying net income of $1.27 per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4%. However, the bottom line increased 14.4% year over year. Underlying net income was $727 million (C$1 billion), which increased 13% year over year, given by solid results in asset management & wealth, group-health & protection, individual-protection, corporate expenses and other.Revenues of $7.9 billion increased 55% year over year and beat the Zacks Consensus ...

Affirm Holdings Inc AFRM shares tanked in early trading on Friday, even after the company on Thursday reported broadly in-line fiscal third-quarter results.The company's margins came in better than expected, driven by good expense discipline, according to Needham.The Affirm Holdings Analyst: Analyst Kyle Peterson maintained a Hold rating on the stock.The Affirm Holdings Thesis: The company reported its quarterly GMV (gross merchandise value) at $8.6 billion, up 36.5% and better than the consensus of $8.2 bi ...

This week’s free fall of Owens Corning (NYSE: OC ) makes the stock a potential buy opportunity that retail value investors should address with sincere due diligence. Investors were most shaken by the Fed’s commitment to holdingI write for retail value investors who cannot afford to lose money but sometimes like to take a risk. I speak for free to community and school groups. I was teaching business, social/political activism, and Middle East politics to international university students in Tel Aviv b4 the p ...