UFP Industries defies market expectations with $1.46 billion in Q4 2024 sales, despite a 4.1% year-on-year decrease. The company’s earnings per share of $1.12 missed Wall Street forecasts, highlighting challenges in profitability. Operating profit margin declined to 5.4%, indicating potential inefficiencies. UFP

The traditional retirement age of 65 is being reconsidered due to increasing lifespans, but this view doesn’t account for inequality in life expectancy. Labor economist Teresa Ghilarducci calls the idea of extending work life a “convenient untruth,” highlighting disparities between high- and

Tennant Company achieved Q4 revenue of $328.9 million, surpassing analyst expectations with a 5.6% year-over-year increase. Despite this success, Tennant’s forward revenue forecast of $1.23 billion falls short by 7.3% against analyst predictions, indicating potential growth challenges. The company’s non-GAAP profit exceeded