https://hbr.org/2014/09/profits-without-prosperity

#StockBuyBacks don’t improve a company *).
They don’t innovate its products or processes or make the company more renewable, nor do they improve working conditions.

#WasteOfMoney

*) SBBs increase the #EarningsPerShare statistic, to which the bonus of the CEO is often linked.

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Ameren Corporation Reports Notable Improvements in Financial Performance Despite Ongoing Data Shortages. Ameren Corporation's financial performance demonstrated notable improvements over the three-month period ending March 1, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. Total revenue saw a substantial increase, rising from $1.364 billion to $1.622 billion. While the revenue increase suggests a positive impact on net income, the absence of reported net income figures prevents a complete assessment of profitability. Similarly, earnings per share and cash flow data were not provided, hindering a thorough financial analysis. Electricity sales increased, with total kilowatt-hour (kWh) sales climbing from 17,140 million to 17,808 million. This positive trend was observed in both Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois. Electric revenues also saw a significant jump, increasing from $714 million to $893 million, with increases recorded across Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois, and Ameren Transmission. Notably, residential and commercial sales both contributed to the revenue growth in Ameren Missouri, while industrial sales remained consistent. Electric operating revenues from transmission services also showed a gain. Gas sales also increased, with dekatherm sales rising from 68 million to 74 million. Total gas revenue rose from $452 million to $475 million. As of March 1, 2025, the number of shares outstanding increased slightly, from 269.9 million to 270.3 million. Book value per share also saw a slight increase, from $44.88 to $45.21. A significant increase in restricted cash was observed. Further investigation is needed to understand the complete financial picture. Key data points currently missing include net income and earnings per share, cost of goods sold, operating expenses, debt levels, and capital expenditures. The impact of the regulatory environment, broader economic conditions, weather patterns, and specific drivers of revenue growth in both electric and gas segments should also be explored. Access to a complete income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and management commentary would greatly enhance the analysis.

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U.S. earnings per share could be hit by 5%-6% from rise in average tariffs - Citi Investing.com - A potential increase in average tariff rates by President Donald Trump next week could equate to roughly to as much as a 6% decline in income for U.S.-listed stocks, according to analysts at Citi. In a note to clients, the brokerage predicted that Trump’s anticipated tariff announcement on April 2 -- an event he has called "liberation day" -- will lead to an uptick in average levies on U.S. imports of around 10% to 15%, even as the analysts expect the White House to roll out "plenty of country-specific" exceptions. A rise at the lowest end of this range would translate to between a 5% to 6% drop in earnings per share for U.S. equities, the Citi strategists said. They added that a similar jump would lead to a 1%-2% decrease in per-share profit for European stocks as well, although markets have "priced" in the dip "absent a more severe scenario." Speaking at the Oval Office on Wednesday, Trump said a plan to institute sweeping levies matching tariffs charged by foreign countries would likely be lower than initially anticipated. However, he announced 25% levies on automotive imports into the U.S., following through on a promise to penalize overseas manufacturers of cars and trucks. The statement appeared to exclude possible carve-outs for Mexico and Canada, two countries that play a pivotal role in the process of car construction in North America and have a free-trade agreement with the U.S. that was signed during Trump’s first term in office. Shares in American automakers, including Ford, General Motors (NYSE:GM), and Jeep-parent Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), sank in premarket trading on Thursday. The auto tariffs, like the White House’s so-called "reciprocal" levies, are due to take effect on April 3, the Trump administration has said. "The tariffs are coming," the Citi analysts said. "April 2nd is expected to deliver some clarity on the U.S. reciprocal tariff policy. While providing incremental information there will be residual implementation and negotiation uncertainty in our view."

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A Mindful Approach To Using AI While Putting People First Using AI doesn’t have to mean leaving the human side of your business behind.

"... AI’s potential is that it could help us build a more human-centered future by applying innovation to improve people’s lives." Sure it *could*, but it won't. It's profits over people for earnings per share.

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