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Team USA women aim for eighth consecutive gold amid tighter competition

Team USA women aim for eighth consecutive gold amid tighter competition

More news - Recent news PARIS — In a modest gym north of Paris, U.S. team coach Cheryl Reeve pondered what gave her team the upper hand at the Olympics. “Depth,” she mused. “No, size. 1A, 1B.” Reeve’s assessment isn’t far off the mark. With three players over 6 feet 4 inches tall and several guards around 6 feet 1 inch, Team USA boasts a significant height and length advantage over most opponents. Their depth is equally formidable; while other nations might field competitive starting lineups, few can match the talent of the U.S.’s reserves. It’s a scenario where bench…
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Qualcomm Beats Expectations With 12% Increase in Phone Chip Sales

Qualcomm Beats Expectations With 12% Increase in Phone Chip Sales

Related media - Recent news Las Vegas — Qualcomm’s fiscal third-quarter earnings beat Wall Street forecasts, delivering solid results and an upbeat outlook for the next quarter. In a press conference during CES 2022, Qualcomm Chairman and CEO Cristiano Amon discussed the company's performance. Following the earnings report, Qualcomm shares jumped more than 6% in after-hours trading. For the quarter ended June 23, Qualcomm's results were as follows versus LSEG consensus estimates: Earning per share: $2.33 (adjusted) vs. $2.25 expected Income: $9.39 billion (adjusted) vs. $9.22 billion expected Net income for the quarter reached $2.13 billion, or $1.88 a share,…
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Eurozone inflation rises to 2.6% in July, beating projections

Eurozone inflation rises to 2.6% in July, beating projections

More news - Recent news TOULON — The European Union's statistics agency reported on Wednesday that headline inflation in the euro zone unexpectedly rose to 2.6% in July, despite a slight slowdown in the services sector. Inflation stood at 2.5% in June, down slightly from 2.6% in May. Economists polled by Reuters had expected July's inflation rate to hit June's 2.5%. Core inflation, which excludes volatile items such as energy, food, alcohol and tobacco, hit 2.9% in July, slightly above the Reuters estimate of 2.8% and in line with June's core inflation rate. Services inflation, a closely watched indicator, fell…
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Diageo sales plunge on market challenges, but Guinness shines

Diageo sales plunge on market challenges, but Guinness shines

Related media - Latest news Shares of Diageo, the renowned spirits maker behind Johnnie Walker, fell more than 10% on Tuesday after it reported its first annual sales decline since the pandemic began. By the end of the trading day, the shares had recovered some losses but still closed down 5.08%. The London-based company reported a 0.6% decline in organic net sales for the fiscal year ended June 30, attributed primarily to underperformance in Latin America and the Caribbean markets. Reported net sales fell 1.4%. Despite the overall downturn, Guinness emerged as a bright spot for Diageo. The iconic Irish…
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Fed Inflation Gauge Points to Reducing Pressure, Possible Path for Rate Cuts

Fed Inflation Gauge Points to Reducing Pressure, Possible Path for Rate Cuts

Related media - Recent news A key inflation gauge for the Federal Reserve showed a modest increase in June from a year earlier, potentially setting the stage for an expected interest rate cut in September. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, a key measure of inflation, rose 0.1% in June and is up 2.5% year over year, matching Dow Jones estimates, the Commerce Department reported Friday. That follows a 2.6% year-over-year increase in May, with the monthly measure unchanged. The Federal Reserve relies heavily on the PCE index to measure inflation, which remains above the central bank's long-term target…
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Conor Daly Talks IndyCar, NASCAR, and the Balancing Challenges of Both

Conor Daly Talks IndyCar, NASCAR, and the Balancing Challenges of Both

More news - News 24 hours Conor Daly recently had a busy week, competing in three different races in three different types of vehicles: an IndyCar, a NASCAR truck, and a NASCAR Xfinity Series car. This feat is particularly impressive for a driver without a full-time racing contract. The 32-year-old Daly, son of former Formula One driver Derek Daly and stepson of Indianapolis Motor Speedway chairman Doug Boles, has a storied career with 110 IndyCar starts, although he has competed in only two IndyCar races this year. He finished 10th in the Indianapolis 500 and 27th at Iowa, filling in…
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Philips shares rise 10.5% on strong second-quarter sales despite weakness in China

Philips shares rise 10.5% on strong second-quarter sales despite weakness in China

More news - Breaking news Shares in Dutch company Philips rose more than 10.5% on Monday morning after it reported second-quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations. As of 9.32am London time, the stock had seen a slight decline, up 10.45%. Philips reported a 2% increase in group comparable sales to €4.5 billion ($4.88 billion), mainly driven by strong demand in North America, while sales in China declined. The company, known for its medical devices and personal care products such as electronic toothbrushes, also saw a 9% increase in comparable orders during the quarter. Philips attributed the muted demand in China…
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Top After-Hours Stock Moves: Chesapeake Energy, F5, Lattice Semiconductor & More

Top After-Hours Stock Moves: Chesapeake Energy, F5, Lattice Semiconductor & More

More news - Breaking news After the close, several stocks experienced significant movements, catching the attention of investors and market analysts. Among the most notable were Chesapeake Energy, F5, and Lattice Semiconductor, among others. Here, we delve into the details of these post-market swings and what they could mean for the future. Chesapeake Energy Chesapeake Energy saw a substantial increase in its stock price after hours. The surge can be attributed to the company's recent announcement of better-than-expected quarterly earnings. Chesapeake's strong performance in its natural gas and oil segments has reassured investors about its long-term growth potential. Analysts have…
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UK regulator fines Coinbase’s UK arm .5 million for high-risk customer breaches

UK regulator fines Coinbase’s UK arm $4.5 million for high-risk customer breaches

Related media - Latest news Coinbase’s UK subsidiary has been fined £3.5 million ($4.5 million) by British regulators for breaching an agreement aimed at preventing the cryptocurrency exchange from taking on high-risk customers. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has imposed the fine on CB Payments Limited (CBPL), a subsidiary of Coinbase Group, which operates a global cryptocurrency trading platform. The fine comes after CBPL breached a voluntary agreement it entered into in October 2020 to avoid taking on and offering services to high-risk clients. The FCA reported that CBPL served 13,416 high-risk customers despite the settlement, with 31% of those…
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