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Last original member of Kool & the Gang to represent group at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Sep. 25, 2024 10:41 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — You can call the music of Kool & the Gang funky or R&B, soulful or disco, pop or dance. What you cannot call it is partisan. When Iowa’s delegation at this summer’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago announced its vote for the Harris-Walz ticket,...

COVID-19 government disaster loans saved businesses, but saddled survivors with debt

Sep. 06, 2024 14:40 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — In 2020 and 2021, COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans were a lifeline for small businesses. But now some small businesses are having trouble paying them off. And a Small Business Credit Survey report from the 12 Federal Reserve banks shows that small businesses...

Scynexis: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Aug. 08, 2024 17:45 PM EDT

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Scynexis Inc. (SCYX) on Thursday reported a loss of $14.5 million in its second quarter. The Jersey City, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of 30 cents per share. The pharmaceutical company posted revenue...

Organon: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Aug. 06, 2024 07:54 AM EDT

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Organon & Co. (OGN) on Tuesday reported second-quarter profit of $195 million. The Jersey City, New Jersey-based company said it had profit of 75 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.12...

Verisk: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 31, 2024 07:29 AM EDT

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Verisk Analytics Inc. (VRSK) on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $308.1 million. On a per-share basis, the Jersey City, New Jersey-based company said it had profit of $2.15. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and...

Today in History: July 30, Jenner takes gold in Montreal

Jul. 30, 2024 00:19 AM EDT

Today is Tuesday, July 30, the 212th day of 2024. There are 154 days left in the year. Today in history: On July 30, 1976, Bruce Jenner, now known as Caitlyn Jenner, set a world record of 8,618 points and won the gold medal in the Olympic decathlon at the Montreal...

Provident Financial: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 25, 2024 17:51 PM EDT

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Provident Financial Services Inc. (PFS) on Thursday reported a loss of $11.5 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Jersey City, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of 11 cents. Earnings, adjusted for...

Veris: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 24, 2024 16:56 PM EDT

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Veris Residential, Inc. (VRE) on Wednesday reported a key measure of profitability in its second quarter. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The Jersey City, New Jersey-based real estate investment trust said it had...

Bel Fuse: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 24, 2024 16:36 PM EDT

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Bel Fuse Inc. (BELFA) on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $18.8 million. The Jersey City, New Jersey-based company said it had profit of $1.43 per share. Earnings, adjusted for restructuring costs, were $1.46 per...

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey's special congressional primary

Jul. 12, 2024 07:06 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats running to replace the late U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. will go before voters Tuesday in a crowded and contentious special congressional primary where three candidates survived legal challenges to have them removed from the ballot. The winner will...