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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp (SHIP) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why
In the latest trading session, Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp (SHIP) closed at $6.33, marking a -3.21% move from the previous day. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.61%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.49%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.95%. Prior to today's trading, shares of the company had lost 0.3% lagged the Transportation sector's gain of 2.95% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.85%. The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp in its upcoming release. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $0.09, indicating a 88.31% decline compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $35.13 million, indicating a 18.54% decrease compared to the same quarter of the previous year. For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $0.49 per share and a revenue of $140.21 million, representing changes of -79.41% and -16.27%, respectively, from the prior year. Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook. Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system. The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant. Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp is holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now. In terms of valuation, Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 13.48. This denotes a premium relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 8.99. The Transportation - Shipping industry is part of the Transportation sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 24, placing it within the top 10% of over 250 industries. The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp (SHIP) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
The Mainichi
09-07-2025
- General
- The Mainichi
Japan's 'hikikomori' finding voice through self-determination
FUKUOKA (Kyodo) -- Japan is home to some 1.5 million "hikikomori," the Japanese term for individuals who withdraw from society and self-isolate, often in their elderly parents' homes. A new quarterly Japanese magazine, called "SHIP!" -- planned, edited and published by people who have experience either as or with hikikomori -- was launched in April. The publication seeks to shake up society to allow social recluses to live happily, by giving voice to those who have previously suffered in silence. The national government, meanwhile, has also established new support guidelines that emphasize the "autonomy" of hikikomori and encourage dialogue that respects their choices. Rika Ueda, 53, a member of the quarterly's publishing team, went through a spell as a hikikomori in her 20s. "I took refuge away from society," she said of that time. After graduating from college, Ueda changed jobs two dozen times. She was a part of Japan's "Employment Ice Age" generation consisting of those who struggled to enter the workforce in a decade-long period from the mid-1990s. Young graduates as well as those who lost their jobs due to the collapse of the "bubble economy" suffered economic and societal hardship when they were unable to secure stable employment. Adding to the difficult environment, discrimination against women was also rampant, characterized by overwork, power harassment and the reduction of part-time and temporary staff. Given these challenges, Ueda's inclination toward social withdrawal deepened. Ueda said each time she became unable to move forward, she felt like "a nobody in this society." Her mother blamed herself for "not being able to put her daughter on the right track in life," and both shut themselves off from the outside world. One day, at a family gathering in Tokyo, Ueda was shocked to hear a man who was also a shut-in talk about his experiences of feeling like society had become his enemy. Similarly, Ueda had suppressed her feelings while harboring distrust for anyone outside those close to her. "I wasn't the only one," she thought, and the understanding that she was among others facing the same struggles gave her a feeling of redemption. The quarterly is edited by people affected by hikikomori, parents and supporters who met at hikikomori-related events and family meetings around the country. SHIP is an acronym for Social, Human Rights, Inclusive, Peer -- a reflection of the group's values. The special feature of its inaugural April issue was "Breaking Down Preconceived Notions." The content included personal stories from individuals and their families, as well as interviews with experts, and explored the background of the difficulties people face in life, such as prejudice, lack of understanding and peer pressure. According to a Cabinet Office survey published in 2023, there are an estimated 1.46 million people between the ages of 15 and 64 who are socially withdrawn in Japan. Despite various triggers and circumstances, government support has until recently emphasized "independence" through employment and other means, and there have been many cases where individuals have been driven into a corner by a uniform response to the problem. Feeling like there is no way out, some, particularly those who fall under the banner of the "8050 problem" -- referring to a situation where parents in their 80s are financially and emotionally supporting hikikomori adult children in their 50s -- have turned to shady businesses that remove shut-ins from their homes, often by force, at the request of parents. These operators are known as "hikidashi-ya" -- translating literally to "one who pulls (someone) out." It is believed they purport to take social recluses to "rehabilitation centers" and charge exorbitant fees for the service. There have been a number of civil court decisions in various parts of the country that have gone against them. In January, seven men in their 20s to 40s who lived in the Kanto region among other areas successfully claimed in a class action suit that they were forcibly taken from their homes and confined in a facility in Kanagawa Prefecture by a firm purporting to support the "independence of social recluses." The same month, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare announced a new guideline for use at local government offices, called "The Hikikomori Support Handbook: A Compass for Supporting Hikikomori." It states that employment and social participation are merely a means to an end, and that the goal should be "autonomy" to allow people to decide how they want to live their lives focused on dialogue, including with family members. The Tokyo-based network that publishes SHIP! held a series of events in May -- a total of 10 lectures introducing the perspective of shut-ins -- featuring specific examples from the newly published support handbook. "Dialogue means not forcing the 'right' answer on the other person," SHIP!'s Ueda said. "I want to make it possible for everyone to feel that it is okay to value their own voice in the rough and tumble of society, and not have their voices silenced." "SHIP! is a vessel that will continue to spread this message, think together, and ask questions," she added. (By Haruo Nagasawa)
Japan Today
04-07-2025
- General
- Japan Today
Japan's 'hikikomori' finding voice through self-determination
By Haruo Nagasawa Japan is home to some 1.5 million hikikomori, the Japanese term for individuals who withdraw from society and self-isolate, often in their elderly parents' homes. A new quarterly Japanese magazine, called "SHIP!" -- planned, edited and published by people who have experience either as or with hikikomori -- was launched in April. The publication seeks to shake up society to allow social recluses to live happily, by giving voice to those who have previously suffered in silence. The national government, meanwhile, has also established new support guidelines that emphasize the "autonomy" of hikikomori and encourage dialogue that respects their choices. Rika Ueda, 53, a member of the quarterly's publishing team, went through a spell as a hikikomori in her 20s. "I took refuge away from society," she said of that time. After graduating from college, Ueda changed jobs two dozen times. She was a part of Japan's "Employment Ice Age" generation consisting of those who struggled to enter the workforce in a decade-long period from the mid-1990s. Young graduates as well as those who lost their jobs due to the collapse of the "bubble economy" suffered economic and societal hardship when they were unable to secure stable employment. Adding to the difficult environment, discrimination against women was also rampant, characterized by overwork, power harassment and the reduction of part-time and temporary staff. Given these challenges, Ueda's inclination toward social withdrawal deepened. Ueda said each time she became unable to move forward, she felt like "a nobody in this society." Her mother blamed herself for "not being able to put her daughter on the right track in life," and both shut themselves off from the outside world. One day, at a family gathering in Tokyo, Ueda was shocked to hear a man who was also a shut-in talk about his experiences of feeling like society had become his enemy. Similarly, Ueda had suppressed her feelings while harboring distrust for anyone outside those close to her. "I wasn't the only one," she thought, and the understanding that she was among others facing the same struggles gave her a feeling of redemption. The quarterly is edited by people affected by hikikomori, parents and supporters who met at hikikomori-related events and family meetings around the country. SHIP is an acronym for Social, Human Rights, Inclusive, Peer -- a reflection of the group's values. The special feature of its inaugural April issue was "Breaking Down Preconceived Notions." The content included personal stories from individuals and their families, as well as interviews with experts, and explored the background of the difficulties people face in life, such as prejudice, lack of understanding and peer pressure. According to a Cabinet Office survey published in 2023, there are an estimated 1.46 million people between the ages of 15 and 64 who are socially withdrawn in Japan. Despite various triggers and circumstances, government support has until recently emphasized "independence" through employment and other means, and there have been many cases where individuals have been driven into a corner by a uniform response to the problem. Feeling like there is no way out, some, particularly those who fall under the banner of the "8050 problem" -- referring to a situation where parents in their 80s are financially and emotionally supporting hikikomori adult children in their 50s -- have turned to shady businesses that remove shut-ins from their homes, often by force, at the request of parents. These operators are known as "hikidashi-ya" -- translating literally to "one who pulls (someone) out." It is believed they purport to take social recluses to "rehabilitation centers" and charge exorbitant fees for the service. There have been a number of civil court decisions in various parts of the country that have gone against them. In January, seven men in their 20s to 40s who lived in the Kanto region among other areas successfully claimed in a class action suit that they were forcibly taken from their homes and confined in a facility in Kanagawa Prefecture by a firm purporting to support the "independence of social recluses." The same month, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare announced a new guideline for use at local government offices, called "The Hikikomori Support Handbook: A Compass for Supporting Hikikomori." It states that employment and social participation are merely a means to an end, and that the goal should be "autonomy" to allow people to decide how they want to live their lives focused on dialogue, including with family members. The Tokyo-based network that publishes SHIP! held a series of events in May -- a total of 10 lectures introducing the perspective of shut-ins -- featuring specific examples from the newly published support handbook. "Dialogue means not forcing the 'right' answer on the other person," SHIP!'s Ueda said. "I want to make it possible for everyone to feel that it is okay to value their own voice in the rough and tumble of society, and not have their voices silenced." "SHIP! is a vessel that will continue to spread this message, think together, and ask questions," she added. © KYODO
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Is It Worth Investing in Seanergy Maritime Holdings (SHIP) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price. Do they really matter, though? Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let's see what these Wall Street heavyweights think about Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp (SHIP). Seanergy Maritime Holdings currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.00, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by three brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.00 indicates Strong Buy. Of the three recommendations that derive the current ABR, three are Strong Buy, representing 100% of all recommendations. Check price target & stock forecast for Seanergy Maritime Holdings here>>> The ABR suggests buying Seanergy Maritime Holdings, but making an investment decision solely on the basis of this information might not be a good idea. According to several studies, brokerage recommendations have little to no success guiding investors to choose stocks with the most potential for price appreciation. Are you wondering why? The vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover often results in a strong positive bias of their analysts in rating it. Our research shows that for every "Strong Sell" recommendation, brokerage firms assign five "Strong Buy" recommendations. In other words, their interests aren't always aligned with retail investors, rarely indicating where the price of a stock could actually be heading. Therefore, the best use of this information could be validating your own research or an indicator that has proven to be highly successful in predicting a stock's price movement. With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, which classifies stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), is a reliable indicator of a stock's near-term price performance. So, validating the Zacks Rank with ABR could go a long way in making a profitable investment decision. In spite of the fact that Zacks Rank and ABR both appear on a scale from 1 to 5, they are two completely different measures. The ABR is calculated solely based on brokerage recommendations and is typically displayed with decimals (example: 1.28). In contrast, the Zacks Rank is a quantitative model allowing investors to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5. Analysts employed by brokerage firms have been and continue to be overly optimistic with their recommendations. Since the ratings issued by these analysts are more favorable than their research would support because of the vested interest of their employers, they mislead investors far more often than they guide. On the other hand, earnings estimate revisions are at the core of the Zacks Rank. And empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements. In addition, the different Zacks Rank grades are applied proportionately to all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide current-year earnings estimates. In other words, this tool always maintains a balance among its five ranks. There is also a key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank when it comes to freshness. When you look at the ABR, it may not be up-to-date. Nonetheless, since brokerage analysts constantly revise their earnings estimates to reflect changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in predicting future stock prices. Looking at the earnings estimate revisions for Seanergy Maritime Holdings, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has remained unchanged over the past month at $0.49. Analysts' steady views regarding the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by an unchanged consensus estimate, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to perform in line with the broader market in the near term. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Seanergy Maritime Holdings. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> It may therefore be prudent to be a little cautious with the Buy-equivalent ABR for Seanergy Maritime Holdings. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp (SHIP) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Health Line
30-06-2025
- Health
- Health Line
What is a Medicare advisor?
A Medicare advisor is a licensed professional who can help you evaluate and select the right Medicare plan for your budget and needs. The two main types of Medicare advisors are independent insurance agents and brokers. Navigating Medicare can be confusing. However, Medicare advisors can help you understand the different parts, costs, and coverage. It is important to check their licensing before choosing which one to use. Types of Medicare advisors There are different types of Medicare advisors — the two main types are brokers and agents. Medicare brokers A Medicare broker is a licensed individual who represents multiple insurance companies. They can help you evaluate plan options. As Medicare brokers are not tied to a particular insurance company, they can help walk you through various plans from different companies to find the best one for your coverage needs and budget. Once they help you choose a plan, they will then connect you with an agent from the insurance company to help you with the enrollment process. A Medicare broker may be the best option if you are unfamiliar with the insurance companies that offer Medicare Advantage (Part C), Part D, or Medigap plans and want to compare a variety of plans. Medicare agents Medicare agents are licensed individuals who help enroll people in various insurance products, such as Medicare Advantage, Part D, and Medigap. There are two types of Medicare agents: Independent: An independent agent is a contractor who represents different insurance companies. They search for the best plans based on each client's individual needs. Captive: A captive agent is an individual who represents an individual insurance company and is required to sell only plans from that company. Federal requirements for Medicare agents hold a license in the states where they do business use approved marketing materials test and train annually on their knowledge of Medicare health and prescription drug plans agree to the scope of appointment via document or phone call before meeting with potential enrollees SHIP volunteers The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is a federally funded state-based organization that provides Medicare counseling and information to beneficiaries and their caregivers. SHIP counselors are all volunteers. They offer unbiased one-to-one counseling and assistance. SHIP also screens, trains, and certifies all its volunteers as Medicare experts. To contact SHIP, you can call 877-839-2675 or find your local SHIP office. Contacting Medicare You can contact Medicare directly with any questions you may have. The Medicare line is open 24/7, except for certain federal holidays. How do Medicare advisors get paid? It is rare for a beneficiary to pay a Medicare advisor anything out of pocket. Generally, Medicare advisors are paid via commission for enrollment and retention in Medicare Advantage, Part D, and Medigap plans. They may also be offered further compensation for: administrative payments for marketing bonuses for meeting enrollment benchmarks selling other health-related insurance products, such as hospital indemnity insurance other activities for plans, such as beneficiary health risk assessments The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires that agent compensation for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans be at or below fair market value. The following table gives examples of compensation for 2025. Compensation type National maximum Medicare Advantage initial year $626 Medicare Advantage renewal year $313 Medicare Part D initial year $109 Medicare Part D renewal year $55 For each Medicare Advantage or Plan D plan renewal or switch to a new similar plan, the Medicare advisor is paid up to 50% of the fair market value. For Medigap plans, agents are given about 20% initial enrollment and 10% for each subsequent year. What to look for when choosing a Medicare advisor When choosing a Medicare advisor, there are certain criteria you may want to consider: Licenses: Be sure to check that your chosen advisor is licensed by your state insurance department, as required by CMS. Also, check to be sure they are a member of the AHIP, the national trade association for the health insurance industry. Scope of services: Consider the services an advisor offers. If you are unfamiliar with the top companies that provide Medicare plans, a Medicare broker may be a better option. If you would rather work with only one intermediary, an agent may be more suitable. Support offered: Consider whether the Medicare advisor will provide support if you have questions or run into problems after you purchase a plan. Summary Medicare advisors are licensed individuals who can help you choose and enroll in a Medicare plan. There are two main types of Medicare Advisors — brokers and agents. Each one of these can help you in different ways. You can also contact the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and get unbiased one-to-one counseling on Medicare issues and questions. Medicare also has a helpline that you can call or chat online with 24/7. The information on this website may assist you in making personal decisions about insurance, but it is not intended to provide advice regarding the purchase or use of any insurance or insurance products. Healthline Media does not transact the business of insurance in any manner and is not licensed as an insurance company or producer in any U.S. jurisdiction. Healthline Media does not recommend or endorse any third parties that may transact the business of insurance.
