Nigeria undaunted against Women’s World Cup co-host Australia after its opening draw against Canada
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:33:25 GMT
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The Super Falcons looked at the draw and saw back-to-back games against Olympic champion Canada and co-host Australia to open their run at the Women’s World Cup. Onome Ebi and her Nigeria team didn’t flinch, despite the brutal two-match opener. After holding Canada to a 0-0 draw, Nigeria is determined to continue its unbeaten start to the tournament on Thursday against the home team. Four years after advancing to the round of 16, No. 40-ranked Nigeria wasn’t given much chance by pundits of making it out of the group. That’s a scenario Ebi revels in.“We like it when people don’t believe in us, so they will think we are just pushovers,” the Nigeria captain said. “That motivates the team so we’ll go out there and prove everybody wrong and make ourselves proud.”Coach Randy Waldrum recognizes that facing the Matildas will present a different set of challenges than what they faced against Canada.The Australians “are extremely danger...BOK Financial: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:33:25 GMT
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — TULSA, Okla. (AP) — BOK Financial Corp. (BOKF) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $151.3 million.The Tulsa, Oklahoma-based bank said it had earnings of $2.27 per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.28 per share.The Regional banking operator posted revenue of $779.4 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $531.3 million, surpassing Street forecasts.BOK Financial shares have dropped 13% since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen 14% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BOKF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BOKFSourceMoldova cuts Russian embassy staff over ‘unfriendly actions’ amid spying scandal
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:33:25 GMT
CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldova’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday that it has informed Russia that 45 of its embassy positions in Chisinau will be cut due to “unfriendly actions” against Moldova, as relations between the two countries deteriorate further amid Russia’s war in neighboring Ukraine.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the decision was based on “numerous unfriendly actions” towards Moldova, “which are not related to the diplomatic mandate, as well as attempts to destabilize” the country, which borders both Ukraine and Romania. The move to reduce the number of diplomats and technical or administrative staff comes days after two local media outlets, Insider and Jurnal TV, published a joint investigation alleging that dozens of satellite dishes and antennas installed on Russia’s embassy rooftop could be used for spying. Russia’s ambassador to Moldova was summoned on Wednesday following the report, and Moscow has until Aug. 15 to comply with the de...Niger president says some in national guard are trying to move against him and army will attack if they don’t back down
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:33:25 GMT
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Niger president says some in national guard are trying to move against him and army will attack if they don’t back down.SourceSamsung unveils foldable smartphones in a bet on bending device screens
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:33:25 GMT
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled two foldable smartphones as it continues to bet on devices with bending screens, a budding market that has yet to fully take off because of high prices.The clamshell-designed Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5, a larger device that opens and folds like a book, will be available for pre-orders starting July 26 in certain markets including the United States and South Korea.Built with 6.7-inch and 7.6-inch main screens, the phones have bigger displays than Samsung’s previous folding devices and are equipped with more advanced cameras, providing crisper visuals and more features for work, text and video chats, movies and games, the company said. Designed to be compact and easy to carry, the Flip 5 is also built with a 3.4-inch cover screen that allows it to be used folded in half.The phones, which run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor chips, are slightly sleeker and lighter than their predecessors but designed...Amphenol: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:33:25 GMT
WALLINGFORD, Conn. (AP) — WALLINGFORD, Conn. (AP) — Amphenol Corp. (APH) on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $460.5 million.The Wallingford, Connecticut-based company said it had profit of 74 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 72 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 67 cents per share.The maker of fiber-optic products posted revenue of $3.05 billion in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.93 billion.For the current quarter ending in September, Amphenol expects its per-share earnings to range from 72 cents to 74 cents.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $3.04 billion to $3.1 billion for the fiscal third quarter. Analysts surveyed by Zacks had expected revenue of $3.16 billion.Amphenol shares have climbed 11% since the beginning of the year, while ...Tower Semiconductor: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:33:25 GMT
MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel (AP) — MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel (AP) — Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (TSEM) on Wednesday reported earnings of $51.2 million in its second quarter.The Migdal Haemek, Israel-based company said it had net income of 46 cents per share.The chipmaker posted revenue of $357.2 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TSEM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TSEMSourcePopular: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:33:25 GMT
HATO REY, Puerto Rico (AP) — HATO REY, Puerto Rico (AP) — Popular Inc. (BPOP) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $150.8 million.The Hato Rey, Puerto Rico-based bank said it had earnings of $2.10 per share.The company that runs Banco Popular and other banks in Puerto Rico and the U.S. posted revenue of $954.5 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $692.1 million, topping Street forecasts.Popular shares have climbed nearly 2% since the beginning of the year. The stock has fallen 15% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BPOP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BPOPSourceFarmers National: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:33:25 GMT
CANFIELD, Ohio (AP) — CANFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Farmers National Banc Corp. (FMNB) on Wednesday reported second-quarter profit of $15 million.The bank, based in Canfield, Ohio, said it had earnings of 40 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions, came to 41 cents per share.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 42 cents per share.The bank posted revenue of $62.3 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $44 million, also missing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $46.9 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FMNB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FMNBSourceRyder: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:33:25 GMT
MIAMI (AP) — MIAMI (AP) — Ryder System Inc. (R) on Wednesday reported a loss of $18 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Miami-based company said it had a loss of 40 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $3.61 per share.The truck leasing company posted revenue of $2.88 billion in the period.For the current quarter ending in September, Ryder expects its per-share earnings to range from $3 to $3.25. Analysts surveyed by Zacks had forecast adjusted earnings per share of $3.24.The company expects full-year earnings in the range of $12.20 to $12.70 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on R at https://www.zacks.com/ap/RSourceLatest news
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