US stocks rally as strong retail sales raise hopes of ‘soft landing’ – Financial Times
Positive US retail sales data and strong performance from Walmart lifted markets and boosted confidence that the US economy will avoid a recession and achieve a “soft landing”. The new optimism spurred a rally on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 closing up 1.6%, enough to erase the index’s entire August decline. The tech-heavy Nasdaq […]
Fresh off strong PGA Tour finish, World No. 1 Luke Clanton eliminated in U.S. Amateur Round of 32
Luke Clanton had a great summer. He had three top 10 finishes. PGA TOURHe’s set a number of records, including a runner-up finish at the John Deere Classic and a solo fifth-place finish at last week’s Wyndham Championship, and he also made the cut at the U.S. Open at Pinehurst, where he narrowly missed out […]
Boyfriend of American ballerina sentenced to 12 years in Russia says she must ‘keep the faith strong’
The boyfriend of an American-Russian ballerina who pleaded guilty to treason and was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Thursday told Fox News Digital that she should “stay strong in the faith” because it’s “only a matter of time” before America takes her back. Chris Van Helden’s comments come as lawyers for Ksenia Karerina, […]
CSCO Earnings: Cisco Jumps after Strong Q4 Results – TipRanks
Shares of Cisco Systems (CSCO) rose in after-hours trading after the networking giant reported strong fourth-quarter results, with adjusted earnings per share of $0.87 and revenue of $13.64 billion, beating analysts’ expectations. Revenue beat expectations but was still down 10.3% year over year. Still, Chief Financial Officer Scott Herren said orders are increasing across the […]
Ilhan Omar faces a strong challenge while GOP choose Senate candidate in Minnesota primaries
(The Center Square) – Minnesota’s primary election is on Tuesday, and there are several key races to watch. Rep. Ilhan Omar is facing a rematch against former Minneapolis City Councilman Don Samuels, whom she lost by 2.1 percentage points in the 2022 primary. Republicans, meanwhile, are focused on choosing a candidate to challenge incumbent Senator […]
Giants’ Tyler Nubin making strong impression in battle for starting job
Tyler Nubin has already noticed two big differences between college football and the NFL. First, professional rules allow a player to leave the ground with the ball in his hands if he hasn’t scored a touchdown, so a diving interception like the one made by the Giants’ rookie safety in the end zone during practice […]
Ryder Cup: Why Brandt Snedeker is another strong choice for captain Keegan Bradley
Team USA Ryder Cup Captain Keegan Bradley has made some new selections to his leadership team. He announced that two-time Ryder Cup player Brandt Snedeker will be the next vice-captain. The veteran has had a productive two weeks, as the tour announced last week that Snedeker was the 2024 Payne Stewart Award winner. It’s another […]
Tropical storm Debby passes through metro area, strong winds follow
While the remnants of Debby have finished dumping rain on the Big Apple, forecasters are warning that high winds will still continue across the five boroughs through Saturday. The tropical storm, which triggered tornado and flood warnings in New York City, had nearly passed the capital region by 7:30 p.m., with radar showing its center […]
Uber tops second-quarter revenue, profit estimates on strong ride demand as employees return to in-office work
Uber beats Wall Street expectations for second quarter Sales and profit rose on Tuesday from the previous quarter as demand for rides increased as employees returned to working in offices at closer to pre-pandemic levels. Revenue rose 16 percent to $10.7 billion, beating LSEG’s analyst forecast of $10.57 billion. Total bookings rose 19 percent to […]
Democrat calls out left’s ‘strong undercurrent of antisemitism’ in attacks on potential VP pick Shapiro
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) condemned the “hyper-left online” for attacking Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro for his Jewish faith and support for Israel. Shapiro, who is seen as a leading contender to be Kamala Harris’ running mate, was forced to defend his stance on Israel after an op-ed he wrote more than 30 years ago resurfaced […]