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Relieved Americans escape and move on at the Women’s World Cup

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:06:47 GMT

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Ana Capeta hit the post, a miss that saved the Americans in the Women’s World Cup.Both the United States and Portugal were scoreless in stoppage time in Tuesday night’s Group E finale. Capeta, who had substituted in just two minutes prior, nearly gave Portugal a massive upset — and a berth in the knockout stage — as her shot beat American goalie Alyssa Naeher. But not the post.The ball hit the left post and saved the Americans from elimination by mere inches.A blast of relief ran through every American player, coach and fan in Eden Park.“That was stressful. I was like (expletive),” said Megan Rapinoe, using a curse word to describe her emotions.In the end, the United States is moving on after its 0-0 tie with Portugal. It was good enough – just barely – for second behind the Netherlands. Portugal would have needed a victory to knock the two-time defending champions and top-ranked team in the world. While they may not be playing their best at ...

Surgery Partners: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:06:47 GMT

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (AP) — BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (AP) — Surgery Partners Inc. (SGRY) on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings of $18.9 million.On a per-share basis, the Brentwood, Tennessee-based company said it had net income of 15 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and stock option expense, were 28 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 7 cents per share.The surgical facilities operator posted revenue of $667.6 million in the period, which fell short of Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $667.9 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SGRY at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SGRYSource

Russia accuses Ukraine of a drone attack on Moscow that hit a building already struck just days ago

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:06:47 GMT

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A drone crashed into the same skyscraper in central Moscow for the second time in two days, damaging the building’s facade and further underscoring the Russian capital’s vulnerability. Russian authorities accused Kyiv of staging the attack which occurred early Tuesday. Russian officials have claimed that the repeated attacks on the capital region reflect failures in Ukraine’s counteroffensive to recapture Russian-occupied territory. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said over the weekend that “the war is gradually coming back to Russian territory,” but stopped short of taking responsibility for the attacks.On Tuesday, his adviser, Mykhailo Podolyak, tweeted that Moscow “is rapidly getting used to a full-fledged war,” without confirming or denying Kyiv’s involvement in the attack.The repeated drone strikes underscore Moscow’s vulnerability as Russia’s war in Ukraine drags into its 18th month.Russia’s Defense Ministry said that it shot down two Uk...

Watsco: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:06:47 GMT

COCONUT GROVE, Fla. (AP) — COCONUT GROVE, Fla. (AP) — Watsco Inc. (WSO.B) on Tuesday reported profit of $172.8 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Coconut Grove, Florida-based company said it had net income of $4.42.The heating and cooling company posted revenue of $2 billion 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 WSO.B at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WSO.BSource

Norwegian Cruise Line: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:06:47 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — MIAMI (AP) — Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) on Tuesday reported second-quarter profit of $86.1 million.The Miami-based company said it had net income of 20 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and non-recurring costs, were 30 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 27 cents per share.The cruise operator posted revenue of $2.21 billion in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.18 billion.Norwegian Cruise Line expects full-year earnings to be 80 cents 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 NCLH at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NCLHSource

Minerva Neurosciences: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:06:47 GMT

BURLINGTON, Mass. (AP) — BURLINGTON, Mass. (AP) — Minerva Neurosciences Inc. (NERV) on Tuesday reported a loss of $6.2 million in its second quarter.The Burlington, Massachusetts-based company said it had a loss of $1.12 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 NERV at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NERVSource

SunCoke: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:06:47 GMT

LISLE, Ill. (AP) — LISLE, Ill. (AP) — SunCoke Energy Inc. (SXC) on Tuesday reported earnings of $20.4 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Lisle, Illinois-based company said it had profit of 24 cents.The metallurgical coke producer posted revenue of $534.4 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 SXC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SXCSource

PSEG: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:06:47 GMT

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PEG) on Tuesday reported second-quarter net income of $591 million.The Newark, New Jersey-based company said it had net income of $1.18 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 70 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 61 cents per share.The parent company of PSEG Power and Public Service Electric & Gas Co. posted revenue of $2.42 billion in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.03 billion.PSEG expects full-year earnings in the range of $3.40 to $3.50 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 PEG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PEGSource

Dorman Products: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:06:47 GMT

COLMAR, Pa. (AP) — COLMAR, Pa. (AP) — Dorman Products Inc. (DORM) on Tuesday reported profit of $32.8 million in its second quarter.The Colmar, Pennsylvania-based company said it had profit of $1.04 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.01 per share.The distributor of parts to automotive retailers posted revenue of $480.6 million in the period, which did not meet Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $498.1 million.Dorman Products expects full-year earnings in the range of $5.15 to $5.35 per share, with revenue in the range of $1.95 billion to $2 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on DORM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/DORMSource

La lluvia destruye viviendas y deja aisladas varias comunidades en la zona occidental de Honduras

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:06:47 GMT

(CNN Español) — Unas 17 viviendas fueron destruidas por la corriente de una quebrada tras una intensa lluvia que afectó el sábado el departamento de Santa Rosa de Copán, a unos 300 kilómetros de Tegucigalpa, según dijo a CNN la vicealcaldesa del municipio de Copán Ruinas, Susana Castejón.La funcionaria municipal señaló que 51 comunidades del departamento se encuentran incomunicadas por la avería de dos puentes que imposibilita el tránsito de personas y de vehículos.Castejón aseguró además que cinco aviarios de la reserva natural Macaw Mountain, que se ubica en el interior del parque arqueológico de Copán Ruinas, resultaron dañados por la lluvia, y seis guacamayas rojas, que es el ave nacional de Honduras, ocho loras de nuca amarilla y dos tucanes fallecieron al colapsar la infraestructura donde se encontraban en cautiverio.Las autoridades del servicio meteorológico de la Comisión Permanente de Contingencias (Copeco) pidieron a los pobladores de la zona occidental que estén ate...