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Josh McCown, the quarterbacks coach for the Vikings, reflected on his time with the Panthers last year and the challenges involved in coaching rookie quarterbacks like Bryce Young. McCown emphasized the ongoing learning curve that exists for quarterbacks transitioning to the NFL and expressed the importance of managing expectations and providing necessary support to players in their first season in the league. McCown will now be mentoring another first-round pick, J.J. McCarthy, with the Vikings, aiming to ease the learning process for the young quarterback.
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Kathy Griffin, speaking exclusively to PEOPLE, shared how she is coping with her divorce from estranged husband Randy Bick, saying she takes it 'one day at a time' and appreciates being on tour which helps distract her mind. Griffin filed for divorce in December, with court documents citing 'irreconcilable differences' and no request for spousal support. The article also mentions Griffin's previous marriage to Matt Moline and her current relationship with Randy Bick.
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投資者鼓勵Foot Locker（FL）向正確方向邁出一步。周四上午，執行長Mary Dillon稱Q1是“年度的良好開始”，公司的“Lace Up Plan”包括改善數字業務、店面體驗、忠誠度和品牌建設等努力，似乎正在展現初步的成果。同店銷售下降1.8％，優於華爾街預期的1.93％下降。收入為188億美元，優於預期的189億美元，調整後每股盈利為0.22美元，超過估計的0.12美元。公司重申其2024年的指引，預計同店銷售將增長1％至3％，而整體銷售預計將在1％的下降和1％的增長之間。公司預計全年每股盈利將在1.50美元至1.70美元之間。
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Reported 4 months ago
Foot Locker因向正確方向邁進而受到投資者獎勵。CEO Mary Dillon稱第一季是“新一年的穩健開局”，股價在星期四早上飆升近20%。公司的“綁鞋計畫”旨在改善數位業務、店面體驗、忠誠度和品牌建設等方面，似乎初見成效。同店銷售下降1.8％，好於華爾街預期的1.93％下降。收入達18.8億美元，高於預期的18.9億美元，調整後每股盈利為0.22美元，超過預估的0.12美元。公司重申了2024年的指引，預計同店銷售將增長1%至3%，整體銷售額則介於1%下降和1%增長之間。全年每股盈利預計在1.50至1.70美元之間。
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Former Scotland half-back Sarah Law, who earned 53 caps for her country, has retired from rugby at the age of 29 due to being diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis. Law, who captained the University of Edinburgh and played for Darlington Mowden Park Sharks, expressed gratitude for her rugby journey but acknowledged the toll injuries have taken on her both physically and mentally. She leaves international rugby with 63 points and plans for rest, possibly returning to the sport in the future in a different capacity.
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Khloé Kardashian reveals she doesn't have a 'live-in' nanny and admits feeling exhausted caring for her two kids, True and Tatum, while being hands-on with their upbringing. Despite Tristan Thompson's help when he's around, Kardashian acknowledges the demanding nature of parenting and jokes about being tired but dedicated to her kids. The article also mentions Kardashian's efforts in co-parenting and ensuring her children spend quality time with their father.
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Best Buy reported a disappointing first quarter for fiscal 2025, with net sales dropping to $8.85 billion compared to $9.47 billion a year ago and below the anticipated $8.97 billion. CEO Corie Barry stated that consumers are prioritizing necessities like food, fuel, and lodging, leading to a 6.3% decrease in total US sales, especially in appliances (-18.5%), entertainment (-11.3%), and consumer electronics (-8.3%). Despite a drop in online sales by 6.1%, the company's service category helped boost profit. Best Buy’s fiscal year guidance predicts sales to decrease between 3% to 0%, and following the report, the stock rose over 11%, driven by improved profitability.
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Reported 4 months ago
Lebanon's caretaker Minister of Economy and Trade revealed that the nation's political class, fuel companies, and private electricity providers obstructed an offer by Qatar to construct three renewable energy power plants, aiming to alleviate Lebanon's enduring electricity crisis. Despite the worsened electricity shortage due to the economic crisis, Lebanon did not respond to Qatar's 2023 proposal to build 450-megawatt power plants. The Lebanese government's failure to address the crisis leads to extensive power cuts and reliance on costly private generators, with limited solar power utilization due to cost and space constraints.
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一名80歲老兵Fred Meisberger將他居住了27年的辛辛那提大哥辛那提的房屋出售給一家提供銷售回租的公司後被逐出。銷售回租允許物業所有者將其賣給投資房東，房東轉租物業給所有者，這通常應該是長期安排。然而，一些公司據稱正在利用這種方式購買居民的住宅並向租戶收取更短期或過高的租金。
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Best Buy and Kohl's have extended their streak of quarterly sales slumps, with Best Buy reporting another decline as Americans prioritize essential purchases over gadgets and pay more for necessities like rent. Best Buy's profits exceeded expectations, but sales fell short, leading to a muted forecast for the year. Kohl's also saw a loss and drop in sales, missing Wall Street expectations, particularly in core categories excluding a beauty uptick from its partnership with Sephora. Americans are spending cautiously, focusing on essentials amid a challenging economic environment where inflation and higher interest rates are impacting purchasing decisions.
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Retirement offers various approaches, but Social Security has important considerations for those working, especially in relation to the lesser-known rule discussed below. Starting with knowing your full retirement age and how it impacts benefits, the article explains how continuing to work while claiming Social Security benefits early can lead to reductions under the Social Security retirement earnings test (RET). The earnings limit generally changes annually, and while benefits may be temporarily reduced, they gradually get recalculated once you reach full retirement age to account for the withheld amount.
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Aryna Sabalenka在法網第三輪前以另一場統治性的直落兩盤勝利展現了她的法網冠軍實力。世界排名第二的Sabalenka只用了62分鐘就在Philippe Chatrier球場的屋頂下以6-2 6-2擊敗了日本的內島萌碧。這場勝利緊隨她對安德魯娃的首輪勝利，當時她只失去了3局。Sabalenka現在將與前八強選手Paula Badosa交手，後者在擊敗英國一號選手博爾特之後，從一盤落後的情況下擊敗了哈薩克的普廷采娃。
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Kohl's department store chain experienced a significant drop in its shares, plummeting up to 26% in early trading, after announcing a surprise quarterly loss and revising down its annual sales and profit forecasts. The weaker consumer demand for apparel and footwear, influenced by economic factors like high interest rates and inflation, has impacted Kohl's middle-income customers the most, while sales reduction from lower clearance items added to the decline in comparable sales. The company now projects a decrease in net sales between 2% and 4% for fiscal 2024 and anticipates earnings per share to be in the range of $1.25 to $1.85, contrasting with its previous expectations, leading to a per-share loss of 24 cents in the first quarter, a stark difference from the anticipated 4 cents profit per share by analysts. Kohl's shares were valued at $20.38, witnessing its worst performance yet, while other retail peers like Macy's and Nordstrom Inc. also faced stock decreases.
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Reported 4 months ago
Best Buy表示，预计今年将改善其主要计算类别的销售额，这增强了需求，使其季度利润超过华尔街的预期，受益于其会员计划和节省成本措施。该公司的股价在电子零售商也重申了全年预测后上涨了10%。人工智能笔记本电脑以及高端电视的需求正在帮助Best Buy在消费者在两年多的电子产品支出压制后寻求升级或更换他们的设备时夺回销售额。该公司还押注于微软的AI动力Copilot+ PC的推出，预计将于6月18日上市。Best Buy首席执行官Corie Barry在盈利电话会议上表示，公司预计产品组合中超过40%的产品在上市时独家销售给公司。
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Lab-grown meat is not yet sold in U.S. grocery stores or restaurants, but Florida and Alabama have already banned its sale, while Iowa prohibits schools from buying it. Federal lawmakers are also considering restrictions, prompting cultivated meat companies to consider legal action. The pushback comes despite the industry's efforts to scale production and meet safety standards, with advocates concerned about consumer choices and economic impact. Despite facing hurdles in the U.S., companies are continuing their efforts globally in countries like Israel and China.
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The article discusses Renaissance Technologies' significant increase in Palantir Technologies stock, making it a key asset in their portfolio. While Palantir is seen as a top artificial intelligence stock with its innovative AI platform, AIP, generating strong revenue growth, the stock's high price-to-sales ratio and hedge fund emphasis on mathematical trading patterns instead of fundamentals raise concerns. Investors should carefully weigh these factors before deciding whether to invest in Palantir Technologies.
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Salesforce's stock (CRM) is plummeting due to a revenue miss, marking the first time in nearly 20 years, resulting in the largest drop since 2006. This decline is influencing the overall markets, with Dow (^DJI), Nasdaq (^IXIC), and S&P 500 (^GSPC) all facing pressure. The financial sector is also analyzing the latest US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report. Yahoo Finance's trending tickers include UiPath (PATH), C3.ai (AI), and AST SpaceMobile (ASTS), with key guests scheduled throughout the day, including experts from Loop Capital Markets, C3.ai, Wolfe Research, and SoFi.
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Dollar General warned of price-sensitive customers affecting demand for discretionary items amid inflation. Despite a positive first quarter with increased store visits for budget-friendly groceries, the company faces challenges with Americans favoring consumables over non-essential goods, leading to lower profitability. Intense competition from big retailers and online platforms is also impacting sales, with Dollar General expecting modest growth in sales and profits due to the ongoing value-driven consumer behavior and market dynamics.
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英國銀行對英格蘭銀行現金提交創下紀錄，取代由多年量化寬鬆收購的債券所釋放的流動性，引起市場關注。銀行通過為期一周的回購協議吸納了172億英鎊（219億美元），較前一周的162億英鎊增加，這是連續第六周需求創紀錄。英格蘭銀行的債券銷售將導致經濟中的多餘現金降至自2021年以來最低水平，許多分析師呼籲結束該政策，擔心流動性過低將推高市場利率，以及影響英格蘭銀行降低利率的能力。
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Reported 4 months ago
由路透社報導，Hormel食品公司第二季度銷售未達預期，主要是悉心經營自家批發業務的弱勢所致，抵銷了其高價肉類產品穩定的需求。Hormel食品公司的零售業務銷售額下跌了7％，整體銷售量下降了3.6％。然而，該公司的食品服務業務銷售額在該季度增長了6％。儘管公司保持了年銷售目標，但現預計年調整後每股盈利將在1.55至1.65美元之間。公司表示，受惠於物流和供應鏈成本的降低。Hormel食品公司第二季度調整後每股盈利為38美分，超出了分析師預期的36美分。總體而言，季度淨銷售額下降了3％，降至28.9億美元，低於分析師預期的29.7億美元。
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This article discusses the benefits of investing in dividend growth stocks, particularly focusing on Visa and Target. Visa, a global payments giant, and Target, a retail powerhouse, are known for consistently increasing their dividend payments. With strong free cash flows and established brands, these companies offer solid investment opportunities. Visa has shown significant growth in diluted earnings per share and revenue, with a notable 15.7% average annual increase in dividend payouts. Target, on the other hand, boasts over fifty years of consecutive dividend growth and a favorable valuation trading at less than 16 times forward earnings.
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Meta AI, the intelligent AI assistant by Meta Platforms, has been integrated into Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, offering various helpful functions like restaurant recommendations and instant image generation. Despite some quirks and hiccups, users cannot easily turn it off. While muting options are available on the mobile apps of Facebook and Instagram, they only offer temporary solutions. The AI assistant also appears under posts on Facebook news feeds, providing additional information. Expert advice includes using the basic mobile site or living in a country where Meta AI is not yet available to avoid the chatbot. Overall, navigating around Meta AI may be challenging with no simple off switch in place.
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