-- Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) 股价周三上涨 44%，此前该公司公布了第一季度调整后盈利和营收均高于预期，并对第二季度业绩给予了乐观展望。 Bloomin' Brands 公布的第一季度调整后每股收益为 0.67 美元，高于去年同期的 0.59 美元。 FactSet 调查的分析师此前预期为 0.57 美元。 该季度营收为 10.6 亿美元，高于去年同期的 10.5 亿美元。 FactSet 调查的分析师此前预期为 10.4 亿美元。 该公司预计第二季度调整后每股收益为 0.27 美元至 0.32 美元。分析师此前预期为 0.23 美元。 该公司还重申了其在 2 月 25 日发布的财报中给出的全年财务展望。
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Iran said Wednesday that its ports remain fully ready to support commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and nearby regional waters, according to Iran's official news agency, Islamic Republic News Agency.Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization issued an official message to commercial vessels present in the Strait of Hormuz and in regional waters, IRNA reported.The PMO said that Iran can provide maritime services, technical support, and medical assistance to commercial vessels operating in the Strait of Hormuz, according to IRNA News.Progress in negotiations between Washington and Tehran prompted US President Donald Trump to pause the military's "Project Freedom" operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the PMO did not immediately respond to' request for comment.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)
Sun Life Financial (SLF.TO) Wednesday after trade reported higher first-quarter underlying earnings and a $0.04 dividend increase. The lifeco also intends to renew its share buyback program.Underlying net earnings edged up to $1.05 billion, or $1.89 per share, from $1.045 billion or $1.82, in the prior year period. Analysts polled by Factset had expected $1.89 per share. Sun Life said underlying earnings were boosted by strong performance in Asia reflecting business growth in Hong Kong, and Canada from higher fee income driven by higher assets under management (AUM).Underlying return on equity (ROE) advanced from 17.7% to 18.6%.Sun Life said assets under management (AUM) rose by $23 billion year over year, to $1,578 billion.The company will pay the higher dividend of $0.96 per share, on June 30, to shareholders of record on May 27.Sun Life separately said it intends to renew its share buyback program, and buy back up to 10-million shares from May 29, for one year. The normal course issuer bid is also subject to OSFI approval."This quarter we delivered strong growth in our protection businesses led by Asia, Canada and U.S. Health and Risk Solutions," said Kevin Strain, Sun Life chief executive. "We also added further scale to our asset management platform, deploying over $2.4 billion in capital for the buy-ups of BGO and Crescent Capital and announcing our intention to acquire Bell Partners, a leading U.S. multifamily real estate investment manager and vertically integrated property management business."Sun Life Financial was last seen down US$0.09 to US$73.01, in after-hours New York trading. It closed down $0.12 to $99.53, on the Toronto Stock Exchange.