WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Families for some of the 346 people killed in two fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes said on Wednesday a U.S. judge should reject the planemaker's proposed plea deal with the Justice Department and said the government should seek a much higher fine. On July 24, the planemaker finalized an agreement to plead guilty to a criminal fraud...

04:52 PM EDT, 07/31/2024 (MT Newswires) -- AvalonBay Communities ( AVB ) reported Q2 core funds from operations late Wednesday of $2.77 per diluted share, up from $2.66 a year earlier. Analysts surveyed by Capital IQ expected $2.72. The company said it expects Q3 core funds from operations of $2.66 to $2.76 a share. Analysts surveyed by Capital IQ expect...

04:52 PM EDT, 07/31/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Markel ( MKL ) reported Q2 earnings Wednesday of $18.62 per diluted share, down from $50.09 a year earlier. Four analysts polled by Capital IQ expected $25.31. Operating revenue for the quarter ended June 30 was $3.7 billion, down from $4.14 billion a year earlier. Analysts surveyed by Capital IQ expected $3.92 billion....

04:52 PM EDT, 07/31/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Everest Group ( EG ) (EG ) reported Q2 net income late Wednesday of $16.70 per diluted share, up from $16.26 a year earlier. Analysts polled by Capital IQ expected $16.78. Revenue for the quarter that ended June 30 was $4.23 billion, up from $3.65 billion a year earlier. Analysts surveyed by Capital...