Sambhal mosque imam fined Rs 2L for loudspeaker noise violationGeode Capital Management LLC decreased its position in Central Garden & Pet ( NASDAQ:CENT – Free Report ) by 0.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 556,236 shares of the company’s stock after selling 2,144 shares during the quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC owned about 0.82% of Central Garden & Pet worth $20,287,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Barclays PLC lifted its position in shares of Central Garden & Pet by 51.4% in the third quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 34,944 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,275,000 after buying an additional 11,865 shares during the last quarter. XTX Topco Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Central Garden & Pet in the third quarter valued at about $258,000. Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in Central Garden & Pet by 1.7% in the 3rd quarter. Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC now owns 148,910 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,431,000 after buying an additional 2,450 shares during the last quarter. Glenmede Trust Co. NA increased its position in Central Garden & Pet by 23.2% during the third quarter. Glenmede Trust Co. NA now owns 2,101 shares of the company’s stock worth $77,000 after acquiring an additional 395 shares during the period. Finally, BNP Paribas Financial Markets raised its stake in Central Garden & Pet by 5.4% during the 3rd quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 9,060 shares of the company’s stock valued at $330,000 after purchasing an additional 464 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 16.13% of the company’s stock. Analysts Set New Price Targets Several analysts have issued reports on CENT shares. Canaccord Genuity Group decreased their price target on shares of Central Garden & Pet from $48.00 to $45.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, November 26th. Truist Financial lowered their price target on Central Garden & Pet from $50.00 to $40.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, October 16th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $46.75. Central Garden & Pet Stock Down 0.1 % Shares of CENT opened at $39.16 on Friday. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $38.07 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $37.98. The company has a quick ratio of 2.19, a current ratio of 3.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76. The stock has a market cap of $2.57 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.20 and a beta of 0.80. Central Garden & Pet has a 12 month low of $32.17 and a 12 month high of $47.48. Central Garden & Pet ( NASDAQ:CENT – Get Free Report ) last posted its earnings results on Monday, November 25th. The company reported ($0.18) earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.22) by $0.04. Central Garden & Pet had a net margin of 3.37% and a return on equity of 9.31%. The business had revenue of $669.49 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $707.83 million. The company’s revenue was down 10.8% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts predict that Central Garden & Pet will post 2.22 EPS for the current fiscal year. Central Garden & Pet Profile ( Free Report ) Central Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supplies markets in the United States. It operates through two segments: Pet and Garden. The Pet segment provides dog and cat supplies, such as dog treats and chews, toys, pet beds and containment, grooming products, waste management, and training pads; supplies for aquatics, small animals, reptiles, and pet birds, including toys, cages and habitats, bedding, and food and supplements; products for equine and livestock; animal and household health and insect control products; aquariums and terrariums, including fixtures and stands, water conditioners and supplements, water pumps and filters, and lighting systems and accessories; and live fish and small animals, as well as outdoor cushions. 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New Delhi: The government and the Opposition on Friday clashed in the Lok Sabha during the opening day of a historic debate to mark 75 years of the Constitution, with 26 speakers weighing in on themes ranging from reservation, politics, the administration’s inclusive development agenda and the missteps by previous regimes. Also Read : What Rahul Gandhi said about Priyanka Gandhi's maiden Lok Sabha speech: 'Better than...' Union defence minister Rajnath Singh opened the debate, mocking Opposition leaders for carrying copies of the Constitution in their pockets and alleged that the Congress always saw the document as a means to power. “We have never played with the independence and autonomy of any institution. The values of the Constitution are not just a matter of saying or showing for us. The values of the Constitution, the path shown by the Constitution, the principles of the Constitution, will be visible everywhere in our minds, in our word, in deed,” he said. Also Read : Rahul Gandhi offers Tricolour to Rajnath Singh urging BJP to run Parliament | Watch In response, Wayanad parliamentarian Priyanka Gandhi Vadra opened the debate for the Opposition and alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party was attempting to pierce the shield of security that the Constitution had provided to the ordinary citizen. She also said that the “Samvidhan:, or Constitution, was not the “Sanghi-Vidhan”, or rules set by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the ideological fount of the BJP. Also Read: Priyanka Gandhi in her maiden speech in Parliament: ‘Country cannot run on fear’ “We have all read the story about the king who would change his attire to interact with people to get their feedback on his administration. Today’s king loves to change clothes, but doesn’t have the courage to listen to people. I am in this House for 15 days. So many big issues are here, but the PM was seen only for 10 minutes. The PM doesn’t even sweat over Sambhal and Manipur,” she said, referring to the violence in Uttar Pradesh that killed four people last month and the ongoing unrest in the northeastern state that has left 260 people dead. Attacking the Opposition, Panchayati Raj minister Rajiv Ranjan ‘Lalan’ Singh accused the previous Congress governments of misusing Article 356 of the Indian Constitution to topple non-Congress state governments. “All their Prime Ministers misused Article 356 of the Constitution several times to topple elected governments in states,” he said. Blunting the BJP’s attack, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav made a strong case for a caste census and alleged that efforts were underway to reduce the country’s minorities, particularly Muslims, to “second-grade” citizens. “Whenever we get the opportunity, we will conduct a caste census. It will not deepen caste divisions but reduce them, ensuring rights and equality for those who have been deprived for long. Reservation was the most significant tool for social justice, but it has been diluted with outsourcing and contract-based jobs,” Yadav said. The debate, which spannednine hours and saw 10 speakers from the government and 16 from the Opposition take the floor, marked a rare departure form the rancour and protests that have marred the ongoing winter session of Parliament and repeatedly disrupted proceedings. The debate will close in the Lok Sabha on Saturday, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to speak. The debate will commence in the Rajya Sabha on December 16 and 17. The debate was briefly derailed because of comments by Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra on former judge BH Loya, who died in 2014, and a sharp response by parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju, prompting two brief adjournments. In the Lok Sabha, Singh alleged that the Congress attempted to hijack the work of the Constitution and didn’t respect the document. “The talk of protection of the Constitution does not seem appropriate coming from it (Congress). These days, I see that many opposition leaders keep the Constitution in their pockets. Actually, this is what they have learnt from childhood, they have seen their families keep the Constitution in their pockets for generations,” he said. Attacking the Congress for disrespecting the Constitution, he said the 41st Constitutional Amendment Bill was introduced in 1976, the purpose of which was to provide immunity from criminal prosecution to the Prime Minister, governors and the President. He said the Constitution stood firm even in the face of Emergency and corrupt governments. “You look at the history, even during the dark days of Emergency, we strongly opposed every attempt to undermine the basic character of the Constitution,” he said. In response, Priyanka Gandhi said had it not been for the general elections in 2024, when the BJP failed to secure a majority, the government would have changed the Constitution. “It seems that Prime Minister Modi hasn’t understood that it is ‘Bharat ka Samvidhan’ not ‘Sangh ka Vidhan’,” she said. In her first speech in the Lower House, Priyanka Gandhi also strongly defended her family’s legacy, demanded a caste census, and mentioned how Opposition leaders face false cases and federal agency raids. BJP MP Jagdambika Pal said the ruling party was committed to safeguarding the interests of the SC/ST community as he targeted the Opposition. “The SC/ST reservation was extended till 2030 by the BJP government. If BJP government was not there, the reservation would have been discontinued...They are talking about Constitution but are they fulfilling their constitutional responsibility?,” he said. Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) MP Shambhavi also attacked the Congress, saying that politicians should not merely hold the Constitution in their hands but place it in their hearts also. “The Constitution should not be in the hands of a leader. It should be in their heart. It is not only articles or principles but it also a sacred text, the trust of common man...Our government has kept the Constitution’s principles firm and has strengthened them,” she said. TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee said that secularism is a key principle of the Constitution but it has come under strain. “Unfortunately, during the last 10 years the secular fabric of the country has been at stake...Every provision of the Constitution must be broadly interpreted and extended to every poor person of India,” he said.Apple plans to stop selling the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and third-generation iPhone SE in European Union countries later this month, to comply with a regulation that will soon require newly-sold smartphones with wired charging to be equipped with a USB-C port in those countries, according to French blog iGeneration . All three of these iPhone models are still equipped with a Lightning port for wired charging. In a paywalled report today, the website said the iPhone models will no longer be sold through Apple's online store and retail stores in the European Union as of December 28, which is when the regulation goes into force. Apple may begin phasing out the iPhones even earlier in Switzerland, which has a close relationship with the European Union market. There, the report states that the devices will be removed from Apple's online store as of December 20. Apple Authorized Resellers in the European Union will be able to continue selling these iPhones until their remaining inventory is depleted, the report added. Apple plans to stop selling some other Lightning-based products in the European Union as well, including its extended Magic Keyboard without Touch ID , according to the report. That keyboard is still equipped with a Lightning port for charging. There are 27 countries in the European Union, including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden. While the United Kingdom left the European Union in 2020, the report said Apple will stop selling the devices in Northern Ireland, which continues to follow many of the European Union's trade laws. As far as the source of this information, the report said Apple shared these details with its relevant internal teams. Apple did not respond to our requests for comment, but we will update this story if the company confirms or denies the report. According to a guide published by the European Union in 2022, the USB-C port regulation will apply to any individual iPhone that is placed on the market after the regulation goes into force, even if they are models that launched beforehand, like the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and the current iPhone SE. At a minimum, that means Apple would not be able to sell any iPhones with a Lightning port manufactured after December 28. The relevant passage from the guide: Even though a product model or type has been supplied before new Union harmonization legislation laying down new mandatory requirements entered into force, individual units of the same model or type, which are placed on the market after the new requirements have become applicable, must comply with these new requirements. While the European Union has suggested that the regulation does not prevent existing stock from being sold, which explains why Apple Authorized Resellers would be able to sell through their remaining inventory, it is not entirely clear to us how the regulation applies to any iPhones that Apple may have already stockpiled in factories. In any case, the report said that Apple's decision is to stop selling the devices soon. Apple is expected to announce a fourth-generation iPhone SE with a USB-C port in March , so the device would quickly return to the European Union. Meanwhile, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus likely would have been discontinued in September, so sales of those devices would be ending in the European Union around nine months early.

NoneShare Tweet Share Share Email In What Ways Does AI Contribute to Startup Scalability? Unlock the secrets of how AI accelerates startup growth with in-depth analysis and insights from industry experts. Delve into the transformative power of AI across various business functions, from enhancing customer support to optimizing operational efficiency. This article sheds light on the pivotal role AI plays in driving scalability and innovation in today’s competitive startup landscape. AI Automates Customer Support AI technologies contribute to the scalability of startups by automating repetitive tasks and enabling smarter decision-making, freeing up resources to focus on growth and innovation. One great example is the use of AI-powered customer support tools like chatbots. Take Intercom, for instance. By integrating AI-driven bots, startups can handle thousands of customer queries simultaneously without scaling their human support teams at the same pace. These bots use natural language processing to resolve common issues instantly or route more complex problems to the right person, ensuring efficient service while reducing operational costs. This approach not only scales customer interactions as the startup grows but also gathers valuable data from these interactions, providing insights to refine products or services. Chris Raulf , International AI and SEO Expert | Founder & President, Boulder SEO Marketing AI Revolutionizes Hiring Processes AI revolutionizes hiring processes, enabling startups to scale teams with unmatched speed and accuracy. It can analyze thousands of résumés, assess candidates, and predict cultural fit seamlessly. This ensures that scaling a workforce doesn’t compromise the quality or diversity of hires. AI also reduces onboarding times by automating training modules tailored to individual roles effectively. Startups grow faster when talent acquisition becomes an AI-powered strategic advantage. When developing Toggl Hire, AI helped us create smarter candidate assessments tailored to skills. By analyzing test results, the system predicts a candidate’s success probability for specific roles accurately. This reduced hiring times for startups using Toggl Hire, helping them scale teams quicker. The scalability of the tool itself brought exponential growth to our user base globally. It’s proof of how AI-powered innovation fuels business expansion directly. Alari Aho , CEO and Founder, Toggl Inc AI Transforms Recruitment at X0PA AI has completely transformed how we approach scaling in recruitment at X0PA. By tapping into a pool of 250 million profiles worldwide, we enable companies to discover top talent even before a single job post goes live. Our AI doesn’t stop at access-it curates profiles across LinkedIn and all major job boards, delivering a shortlist of only the most relevant candidates. This approach has saved recruiters over 100,000 days of manual effort, letting them focus on meaningful interactions instead of administrative tasks. Scaling with precision, speed, and reach is how we redefine modern recruitment. Nina Alag Suri , CEO, XOPA AI AI Boosts Productivity and Efficiency The biggest contribution of AI integration, whether in startups or established industries, lies in its ability to boost productivity and efficiency. Tasks that once took ten steps can now be completed in 5 or even 3, empowering employees to multitask without compromising focus—a game-changer for startups. In our case, integrating an AI chatbot for our real estate MLS website, The Canadian Home, was one of our best and most profitable decisions. As many of our users are first-time homebuyers, they naturally have countless questions. Initially, our customer support team was overwhelmed by the repetitive inquiries, making it hard to manage effectively. The AI chatbot now handles basic questions instantly, filtering out more straightforward queries and allowing our team to focus on more complex issues. This not only boosted efficiency but also increased conversions. AI is already transforming industries worldwide, and its role will only grow in the future. Adapting to these advancements is not just smart, it’s essential. Robin Cherian , CEO, The Canadian Home AI Enhances Fraud Detection In my experience, it enhances fraud detection for fintech startups. AI algorithms can quickly identify patterns and anomalies that could indicate potential fraudulent activity. AI-driven fraud detection systems like Feedzai or Kount analyze transactional data to identify suspicious activities. This saves time and resources for startups. A payments startup scaled safely by using AI to monitor real-time transactions, reducing fraud rates and building customer trust without deploying a large fraud investigation team. According to Feedzai, their technology helped the startup increase revenue by 30% and save $1.5 million in fraud losses within a year. I would point out that AI technologies help with fraud detection and assist in automating processes for startups. Many administrative tasks can be time-consuming and costly for startups, especially as they grow and onboard more customers or clients. AI-powered chatbots can handle common customer inquiries and support requests without the need for constant manual input from human employees. Kevin Baragona , Founder @ DeepAI, Deep AI AI Improves Lead Qualification AI technologies help startups scale by automating repetitive tasks and providing insights that guide smarter decision-making. Startups often face limited resources, and AI allows teams to focus on high-value activities instead of getting stuck in operational bottlenecks. We integrated AI into lead qualification. Instead of manually sorting and scoring leads, the AI models analyzed patterns from past sales data to prioritize prospects most likely to convert. This change reduced time spent on low-quality leads by 50 percent and allowed the sales team to focus on building relationships. Within six months, we saw a 30 percent increase in pipeline velocity. V. Frank Sondors , Founder, Salesforge AI AI Enhances Content Services Our development of AI-enhanced content services revealed a crucial insight about startup scaling. Combining AI efficiency with human expertise revolutionized our production capacity. Our HOTH AI Content Plus service slashed content creation time by 60% while maintaining quality standards. This breakthrough lets startups produce consistent, SEO-optimized content at scale without draining resources. Numbers tell the scaling story. By integrating AI into our content workflow, we’ve helped startups produce in one month what used to take six months. The freed-up resources let them focus on growth strategies instead of content creation bottlenecks. Success in scaling requires strategic AI adoption. We found that using AI to handle initial drafts while keeping human editors for refinement creates the perfect balance. This model lets startups maintain quality while scaling operations – a winning formula I’ve seen work across our 200,000+ client base. My advice for startups: Start with one core process that directly impacts growth. Let AI handle repetitive tasks while your team focuses on strategy and creativity. Marc Hardgrove , CEO, The Hoth AI Empowers Efficient Scaling AI technologies empower startups to scale efficiently by automating repetitive tasks and delivering data-driven insights that enhance decision-making. For instance, integrating AI-powered chatbots in customer support allows startups to handle thousands of queries simultaneously, reducing the need for large support teams while ensuring 24/7 service. One example is a SaaS startup I worked with that implemented an AI-based lead-scoring system, which prioritized high-quality leads for the sales team. This not only increased conversion rates but also optimized resource allocation, enabling the business to scale its sales operations rapidly without proportionally increasing costs. Jayanti Katariya , CEO, Moon Invoice AI Streamlines Customer Support As someone who specializes in AI, I can say with confidence that AI adoption can really be a game-changer for startups. AI has two main advantages: it’s fast and cost-friendly. Anything that has to do with repetitive tasks can be automated with AI, saving the company tons of time and human effort. At the same time, the teams can then focus on more strategic tasks that require contextual understanding, which AI obviously lacks. This way the work is distributed between humans and AI according to the strengths of both. On top of that, tasks related to data collection and analysis can be performed even better by AI. It does it faster and more accurately because there’s no risk of human error. As a result, a well-executed adoption of AI can significantly speed up operations and improve the quality of work. One example of a very common, yet extremely effective AI implementation is AI chatbots. We’ve integrated one on our website as well. It can totally improve your customer service without you needing to put extra hours or effort into it. Your clients have access to real-time support 24/7, which creates a better user journey and increases customer satisfaction, both of which contribute to conversions. The company, at the same time, can focus more on improving the core products and big picture strategizing. Pavlo Tkhir , CTO at Euristiq, Euristiq AI Automates Feedback Process AI has been a game-changer for Brokee in scaling our platform effectively. One example is how we’ve integrated AI to automate the feedback process for our technical assessments. Instead of hiring additional team members to manually review every submission, our AI-driven system evaluates candidates’ performance, generates personalized feedback, and even suggests tailored follow-up questions for hiring managers. This automation not only ensures consistency and fairness but also allows us to handle significantly more users without compromising quality. By removing the bottleneck of manual evaluation, we’ve been able to onboard more companies and engineers simultaneously, supporting our growth and expanding our impact in the hiring space. AI has made scaling not just possible but seamless. Maksym Lushpenko , Founder, Brokee AI Levels the Playing Field AI technologies have been an amazing tool to level-set startups, especially given their low cost of implementation. nDash is a bootstrapped company that often competes with brands well-funded by VCs. Integrations like OpenAI’s API have enabled us to offer similar services and features without the added cost of capital. Machine learning was once accessible only to a few companies and has since been all but commoditized. We can now run powerful computations against large datasets that were all but impossible a few years ago. The biggest challenge is now just identifying implementations of value to content marketers and dreaming up the user interface. Matt Solar , Cofounder & VP of Marketing, nDash Marketing AI Transforms Customer Support In my role at Windsor Drake, I once worked with a startup struggling to scale its customer support as their user base expanded rapidly. They were overwhelmed with routine Level 1 inquiries, and hiring more staff to keep up was becoming unsustainable. To address this, they integrated an AI-driven chatbot alongside cutting-edge voice AI technology to handle Level 1 customer requests. The voice AI, in particular, delivered human-like interactions that customers found surprisingly natural and well-received. The impact was transformative. By automating Level 1 support, the startup freed up significant resources to focus on Level 2 and Level 3 support, where human expertise and problem-solving were crucial. This allowed them to address complex customer issues faster, improve overall service quality, and strengthen client relationships without increasing operational costs. What stood out most was how capital-efficient this solution was. Startups often face tight budgets, and this AI integration allowed them to scale customer service without burning through resources. For software startups especially, where customer satisfaction can make or break growth, leveraging AI for customer support isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s becoming a competitive necessity. The combination of cost-efficiency, scalability, and customer approval makes this a game-changing development that startups should actively explore. Jeff Barrington , Managing Director, Windsor Drake AI Increases Marketing Scalability The integration of AI technologies has dramatically increased the scalability of startups, particularly in marketing. Where previously a five-person team might have been necessary, many tasks can now be efficiently handled by a single individual, thanks to AI-powered tools. This shift is particularly impactful for bootstrapped businesses, as it allows them to scale more profitably with less need for large teams or significant investment. AI enables startups to operate lean while still achieving impressive results. A concrete example from my experience is in email marketing. We used AI tools like Claude.ai to craft highly optimized onboarding sequences aimed at converting sign-ups into active clients. This whole process took about 2 hours, whereas previously this would have taken weeks. The quality of the AI-generated content was exceptional, and it significantly boosted our conversion rate from 30% to 38%. This is just one instance of how AI can drive tangible improvements. Similar efficiencies can be found across various marketing functions, from content creation to data analysis and campaign optimization. Startups can now achieve the output and quality of much larger teams, allowing them to compete more effectively and scale more rapidly without proportional increases in headcount or costs. Tom Van den Heuvel , CMO, wetracked.io AI Enables Unbelievable Automation There is nothing that has improved our ability to scale startups like AI. You can write a Python script for any task, we have MCP setups (Model Context Protocol) that can access apps and programs on your Mac/PC to perform a plethora of tasks. It’s really unbelievable. You just think of what you want automated and AI will make it happen. Sam Altman of OpenAI says we may see the first billionaire solo entrepreneur due to AI. Exciting times. Nader Jaber , Founder, FlyNumber AI Optimizes Operational Efficiency The integration of AI technologies plays a pivotal role in enabling startups to scale by optimizing operational efficiency and fortifying cybersecurity measures. It can also be used to automate routine processes and proactively address potential challenges. For businesses, this means reducing manual workload, improving resource allocation, and ensuring a secure foundation for growth. AI also enhances real-time decision-making by providing actionable insights from data, which is critical for scaling operations effectively without overburdening resources. At GO Technology Group, we worked with an industrial manufacturing client in Chicago to implement an AI-enhanced cybersecurity solution that monitored their network 24/7 for anomalies. This allowed the organization to detect and respond to threats in real time, preventing potential breaches and downtime. The integration of AI not only streamlined their security operations but also freed up IT staff to focus on strategic initiatives, demonstrating how AI-powered managed IT services can drive both scalability and resilience in startup environments. Steve Robinson , Senior Technical Manager, Go Technology Group AI Drives Adaptive Pricing Models One way AI drives scalability is through adaptive pricing models. I’m not strictly talking about automating price changes but using AI to dynamically respond to market conditions, customer behavior, and inventory levels in real time, creating a competitive edge that startups often overlook. For example, I worked with a SaaS startup that used AI to analyze customer segments, competitors’ pricing, and seasonal demand patterns. Other than optimizing pricing for revenue, the system adapted to prioritize user acquisition in low-demand periods while maximizing revenue during peak times. During a major product launch, the AI model identified that a slightly lower introductory price for one user segment (freelancers) drove a 25% higher conversion rate while maintaining profitability because of the predicted long-term subscription retention. For larger enterprise clients, the AI suggested bundling features with tiered pricing, increasing adoption by 18% compared to static pricing. When you allow AI to continuously refine pricing, you can reduce churn rates and optimize customer acquisition costs, all without needing a massive pricing team or constant manual analysis. I’d say you must explore adaptive pricing AI early. It’s a strategic lever that can simultaneously improve margins and customer loyalty in ways static strategies simply can’t. 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Elon Musk accused of censorship after H1B migrant controversy deepensShares of AB Volvo (publ) ( OTCMKTS:VLVLY – Get Free Report ) have received a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the eight research firms that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat reports. Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, three have assigned a buy recommendation and one has given a strong buy recommendation to the company. Several analysts recently weighed in on the company. Citigroup upgraded AB Volvo (publ) to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, October 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised shares of AB Volvo (publ) from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 27th. Stifel Nicolaus raised shares of AB Volvo (publ) from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, October 21st. Finally, UBS Group raised shares of AB Volvo (publ) from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, October 25th. Get Our Latest Stock Analysis on VLVLY AB Volvo (publ) Price Performance AB Volvo (publ) ( OTCMKTS:VLVLY – Get Free Report ) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, October 18th. The company reported $0.47 earnings per share for the quarter. AB Volvo (publ) had a net margin of 9.64% and a return on equity of 29.91%. The business had revenue of $11.23 billion during the quarter. As a group, equities analysts predict that AB Volvo will post 2.34 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. AB Volvo (publ) Company Profile ( Get Free Report AB Volvo (publ), together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells trucks, buses, construction equipment, and marine and industrial engines in Europe, the United States, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. The company provides heavy-duty trucks for long-haulage and construction work and light-duty trucks for distribution purposes under the Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack, Eicher, and Dongfeng Trucks brands; and city and intercity buses, coaches, and chassis under the Prevost and Volvo Bus brands. Featured Stories Receive News & Ratings for AB Volvo (publ) Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for AB Volvo (publ) and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .