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UWM returns to profitability in Q1 amid MSR sales, improved margins

May 9, 2024 No Comments Real estate , , , , , , , , ,

UWM Holdings Corp., the parent of United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), returned to profitability in the first quarter of 2024 despite higher rates, a lack of inventory and a decline in the fair value of its mortgage servicing rights (MSRs).  The quarter’s positive performance was supported by increased origination volumes at improved margins and servicing sales, which resulted [...]read moreUWM returns to profitability in Q1 amid MSR sales, improved margins

Rocket delivers $291M profit amid improved margins and MSR acquisitions

May 3, 2024 No Comments Real estate , , , , , , , , , ,

Rocket Companies, the parent of Rocket Mortgage, delivered a profit in the first quarter of 2024 through initiatives to reduce costs and increased investments in artificial intelligence (AI). In a contracting market, competitors exiting the space have allowed the company to improve market share and gain-on-sale margins. Ultimately, the Detroit-headquartered lender reported a GAAP net income [...]read moreRocket delivers $291M profit amid improved margins and MSR acquisitions

Kontoor sales dip on inventory woes and Europe, raises full-year earnings outlook on improved margins

May 3, 2024 No Comments Business , , , , , , , , , , ,

Kontoor Brands on Thursday said revenue for the first quarter fell 5 percent to $631 million, hit by retailer inventory management actions in the U.S., a decrease in seasonal product sales, and lower international sales, particularly in Europe. Wrangler U.S. revenue fell 5 percent $492 million, with U.S. wholesale revenue falling 6 percent. Growth in owned [...]read moreKontoor sales dip on inventory woes and Europe, raises full-year earnings outlook on improved margins

YouTube Tests Subscription Sorting, Improved Upload Flow for Members Only Shorts

April 17, 2024 No Comments Social media marketing , , , , , , , ,

YouTube’s looking to help users more easily find the latest content of most relevance to them, while it’s also making it easier for creators to publish Members-Only Shorts, as an added incentive. First off, YouTube’s testing a new “Most Relevant” display within the “Subscriptions” tab, in order to help users find the latest updates from [...]read moreYouTube Tests Subscription Sorting, Improved Upload Flow for Members Only Shorts

YouTube Tests Subscription Sorting, Improved Upload Flow for ‘Members Only’ Shorts

April 17, 2024 No Comments Social media marketing , , , , , , , ,

YouTube’s looking to help users more easily find the latest content of most relevance to them, while it’s also making it easier for creators to publish Members-Only Shorts, as an added incentive. First off, YouTube’s testing a new “Most Relevant” display within the “Subscriptions” tab, in order to help users find the latest updates from [...]read moreYouTube Tests Subscription Sorting, Improved Upload Flow for ‘Members Only’ Shorts

2025 Subaru Forester Preview: Not quite new, but should be thoroughly improved

April 12, 2024 No Comments Auto , , ,

On paper, the 2025 Subaru Forester is brand new, but compared to the legitimately overhauled Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson of recent years, this generation didn’t exactly start with a clean slate. That said, there were a wealth of changes and updates made that should amount to a Forester better able to keep [...]read more2025 Subaru Forester Preview: Not quite new, but should be thoroughly improved

Microsoft 365’s Copilot gets a GPT-4 Turbo upgrade and improved image generation

April 3, 2024 No Comments Technology , , , , , , , ,

Microsoft is rolling out priority access to GPT-4 Turbo for business subscribers of its AI-powered Copilot assistant. This unlocks access to OpenAI’s latest model inside the Copilot mobile app, on the web, in Windows, and Edge as part of the $30 per user, per month pricing of Copilot for Microsoft 365. While consumers subscribed to [...]read moreMicrosoft 365’s Copilot gets a GPT-4 Turbo upgrade and improved image generation

YouTube Adds Improved Audience Retention Data, Streamlined Pre-Checks

March 27, 2024 No Comments Social media marketing , , , , , , ,

YouTube adding even more analytics tools, providing additional avenues to compare your content performance, while it’s also rolling out a new channel display customization option, as well as streamlined pre-upload checks. First off, YouTube’s adding audience segments into its “Audience Retention” report, which will enable channel managers to compare viewer engagement for different audience groups. [...]read moreYouTube Adds Improved Audience Retention Data, Streamlined Pre-Checks

Bangkok 2024: Honda City Hatchback facelift – minor styling changes, turbo and e:HEV, improved Sensing

March 25, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , , , , , , , ,

Having just made its debut in Thailand in early February, the Honda City Hatchback facelift is unsurprisingly one of the exhibits Honda Thailand has on display at the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show 2024, which began today. The refreshed B-segment offering features some minor styling revisions and new equipment, generally mirroring that seen on the [...]read moreBangkok 2024: Honda City Hatchback facelift – minor styling changes, turbo and e:HEV, improved Sensing

Improved Tomb Raider Trilogy Remaster Removed From Epic Store

February 29, 2024 No Comments Gaming , , , , , , ,

According to Tomb Raider fans, the best version of the recently released Tomb Raider I-III Remastered collection isn’t on Steam or Xbox. Instead, it’s on the Epic Games Store. Or, well, it was, until today when the studio behind the remaster patched it out of existence, leaving some players frustrated. The Week In Games: Reignited [...]read moreImproved Tomb Raider Trilogy Remaster Removed From Epic Store