Reported 11 months ago
Shares of Dollar Tree (DLTR) are down as the company reveals plans to investigate a potential sale or spin-off of Family Dollar due to weaker demand, along with the closure of 150 Family Dollar locations by the end of 2024. The move is part of a comprehensive portfolio review for Family Dollar, including around 970 transformational store closures. Analysts note decent margin performance in Q1 but express concerns about EPS forecast cuts due to tornado damage, posing questions about similar reports from other companies.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
NBC is infusing pop culture into the Paris Olympics in an attempt to attract more viewers after previous lackluster ratings. Celebrities like Snoop Dogg and Cardi B have been enlisted to bring Olympic stories to life with their unique perspectives. The network is also partnering with entertainers and non-Olympic athletes to create excitement for the upcoming games, with plans for diverse and popular personalities to be involved in the coverage and events in Paris.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed at record highs on Wednesday fueled by Big Tech, with Nvidia leading the rally. Tech sector saw substantial gains with Nvidia surpassing Apple in market cap. The surge comes amidst hopes for interest rate cuts and signs of labor market cooling. The focus remains on key monthly jobs reports as traders expect a Fed policy shift. Additionally, a new competitor, Arm, poses a threat to Intel and AMD's PC dominance, with growth in services sector and wage growth slowing for job switchers.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Dallas Cowboys' right guard Zack Martin, a key player since 2014, is in the final year of his contract and is contemplating retirement due to years of wear and tear on his body. Although not certain, he acknowledges that retiring after this season is a possibility as he aims to focus on playing his best without preoccupying himself with thoughts of retirement. The potential changes in the Dallas Cowboys' roster extend beyond Martin's situation.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Taiwan Railways' 9th Bento Festival at Taipei Main Station will run for 4 days from June 7th to June 10th, featuring 113 themed souvenirs under 'Mountain Fog and Seabreeze - Enjoy Eating and Traveling'. The festival offers interactive areas, unique bento boxes, and a variety of bento options from Taiwan, Japan, and Korea. Noteworthy items include Taiwan Railways' new ceramic bento boxes inspired by their upcoming tourist trains, limited edition collectibles, and bento-themed merchandise for train enthusiasts. International vendors are also showcasing a wide range of delicious bento selections. Discounts starting at 69% are available for the festival's exclusive souvenirs, sustainable Taiwan Railways products, and selected packages.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
2024史丹利杯决赛将于星期六晚上在佛羅里達州日出的Amerant Bank Arena展開，攸關加里·贝特曼(Gary Bettman)在6月24日將史丹利杯授予亞歷山大·巴科夫(Aleksander Barkov)或康纳·麦克大维(Cоnnоr McDavid)的可能性，这是佛羅里達豹和愛民頓油人之間的14th Stanley Cup Final，這也意味著日出和愛民頓的冰面维护人员将不得不更加努力保持良好状态。 這兩支球队本赛季的比赛长达10个月，训练营于9月中旬开启，现在他们正在争夺冠军。佛羅里達豹将力争历史首次夺冠，而愛民頓油人则寻求第六次史丹利杯冠军。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Sandra Bullock prioritizes her children, Louis and Laila, whom she adopted in her late 40s, over her acting career, expressing gratitude for their presence in her life. She shares insights into parenting, discussing their personalities, challenges as a white mother of Black children, and their individual growth. Louis, 14, is described as a wise and sensitive foodie, while Laila, 11, is seen as a fighter with intelligence and adventure-seeking traits. Sandra cherishes the opportunity to raise them and prepare them for the world, expressing pride in their potential and personalities.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Olympic medals have a rich history dating back to the first modern Olympics in 1896, where gold, silver, and bronze were not the standard yet. Nowadays, the medals consist mostly of silver with a thin layer of gold on the outside, worth around $750 to $850 purely based on material value. For the 2024 Paris Games, each medal will feature an 18-gram piece of wrought iron from the Eiffel Tower, paying tribute to France's iconic landmark, and will have a hexagonal shape reflecting the country's nickname 'L'hexagone'. The design will include the Olympic rings and Nike on the front and braille engravings of 'Paris' and '2024' on the back for Paralympic medals.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Glen Powell, known for his roles in 'Twisters' and 'Hit Man,' discusses how his dog Brisket, adopted from the Labelle Foundation, is gaining fame and recognition, sometimes even overshadowing the actor himself. Despite Powell's busy summer schedule, it's Brisket who has captured the hearts of fans, with Powell recounting a humorous moment when a passerby recognized the dog before him. Powell shares his latest obsessions, the last thing he took from a set, the last gift he gave, and his self-care routine, as he prepares for the release of 'Hit Man' on Netflix and 'Twisters' in theaters.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
This article discusses how dividend stocks are influenced by interest rates, suggesting that high-yield stocks can be appealing in a low-interest-rate environment. It highlights AbbVie and Pfizer as top choices due to their strong dividend yields, attractive valuations, and track record of value creation. AbbVie has been resilient despite market exclusivity loss for Humira, with promising sales for newer medications. Pfizer offers a robust dividend yield and promising future outlook, especially in the oncology sector. Both companies are seen as solid investments for long-term dividend investors.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
NFL将走上法庭进行拉. 高风险的Sunday Ticket诉讼，针对NFL本周日节目包的大额反垄断诉讼，于今日在洛杉矶展开陪审团挑选。原告是数百万家庭观众和酒吧餐厅等商业用户，索赔高达70亿美元的损害赔偿。NFL否认不法行为，将潜在损害定义为“投机行为”。除了对联盟的裁决外，本次审判可能揭示的证词和其它证据可能会揭露 NFL 的业务方式，让人们了解更多。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
AMSTERDAM (路透社) - 周三，Jefferies分析師的報告引述CFO Roger Dassen的評論，暗示他對頂級客戶TSMC未來幾個季度可能會有訂單的可能性持樂觀態度，導致ASML股價上漲。ASML發言人證實首席財務官在Jefferies舉辦的投資者電話會議上發言。ASML的股價在GMT 1314時上漲6.3%，至927.10歐元（1,008.78美元）。ASML是全球最大的半導體設備製造商，生產利用光束幫助製造電腦芯片微小電路的光刻機，而TSMC是全球最大的先進芯片製造商。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
As temperatures rise globally, older adults face increasing risks from extreme heat waves that can be deadly due to their vulnerabilities to health conditions and medications. The aging population, combined with rising temperatures, means millions are at risk of heat stress. By 2050, over 250 million older adults may be exposed to dangerous temperatures, particularly in lower- and middle-income countries with limited resources. Preventative measures tailored to each region, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving access to cooling centers, are crucial for protecting older adults from heat-related risks.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
印度总理纳伦德拉·莫迪获得了联盟内两个关键盟友的重要支持，使他得以组建政府并延长他十年的执政期。莫迪的印度人民党在议会选举中失去多数席位后被迫进行联盟谈判，最终与印度国民民主联盟的领导人在新德里会面并达成协议，获得了联盟支持。然而，这可能会使莫迪在政府中分享权力，并可能需要做出让步以保持联盟伙伴的支持。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
股市期貨（YM=F、ES=F、NQ=F）週三呈現上揚趨勢，市場在消化最新的就業數據。五月份的ADP就業數據弱於預期，顯示勞動市場趨於疲軟。Yahoo Finance的Brad Smith和Madison Mills解析了報告的細節，討論了它如何影響市場走勢並推動美聯儲降息希望。欲獲得更多專家見解和最新市場動態，請點擊這裡觀看Morning Brief的完整集。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
BillionToOne presented results at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting (ASCO24) showing their NorthStar Select liquid biopsy test for tumour profiling outperformed commercially available assays by detecting 43% more pathogenic variants in low variant allele fraction ranges. The assay offers a prioritised list of mutations from patients' tumours using next-generation sequencing, proving valuable as tumour profiling becomes crucial in oncology for precision therapies. The company's approach aims to address limitations present in some cancer patients with low circulating tumour DNA signals, which are common in late-stage cases.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Euro 2024, the 17th edition of the UEFA European Championship, is set to start in Germany from June 14 to July 14, featuring 24 teams with matches happening in 10 host cities. England and Scotland are among the confirmed participants, with Gareth Southgate advocating for larger squad sizes. The official song, 'Fire,' and the sustainable Adidas 'Fussballliebe' match ball are among the tournament highlights, along with top contenders like England, France, and Germany. Fans can expect a mix of football and music fervor throughout the event.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
根據EC-WAH-LAR Equilar的最新報告，2023年S&P 500指數中位數CEO的薪資比中位數員工高出196倍，遠高於2022年的185倍。包括股票在內的中位數CEO薪酬去年總計達1630萬美元，比2022年增加了12.6%。而中位數員工的收入約為81,000美元，比前一年增加了5.2%。這意味著CEO多賺了150萬美元，員工則多了4,300美元。去年70%的總薪酬來自股票獎勵，牛市額外為中位數CEO薪酬增加了940萬美元。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
美国证券交易委员会（SEC）近日宣布将关闭其位于盐湖城的区域办公室，理由是“人员大幅减少”。这一决定是因为该机构曾对加密货币公司Debt Box发起的诉讼惨败，导致对SEC的巨额法律费用约为180万美元的命令。两名领导此案的SEC律师在被告知将被解雇后纷纷辞职，这一事件被看作是SEC的最终投降。然而，该公告并未提及这起注定失败的加密货币诉讼。
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
Le Goût French Teppanyaki, known for its luxury at a price of NT$1460 per set, has launched a new summer menu featuring 7 premium ingredients including wild swordfish, Japanese Seto Inland Sea oysters, Hokkaido M-grade scallops, South African abalone, lobster, Japan A5 Wagyu, and cherry duck breast, now upgraded from American Prime beef to Japanese A5 Wagyu due to the weak yen exchange rate. This upgrade not only enhances the original value, but also sparks a new wave of reservations, making it the top Teppanyaki menu in town. The new summer menu showcases the chef's culinary skills with dishes like Provençal seafood soup, seared wild swordfish with yuzu peel sauce, Hokkaido scallop Caprese salad, and honeydew banana ice cream with rum sauce, appealing to the vibrant and energizing summer season.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
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Reported 11 months ago
The largest feeding oil field for North Sea Forties crude, Buzzard, has unexpectedly shut down, which is expected to ease a surplus in the market. The unplanned shutdown has led to lengthy delays in Forties cargoes for June loading, potentially helping to alleviate a supply glut. The field's shutdown is impacting Forties crude production and quality, with its share dropping significantly and its density becoming lighter, affecting refineries' production capabilities.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
From weighted pillows and leather-bound books to urbanite grills and smart sunglasses, there are various Father's Day gift ideas for every type of dad. Other options include a skin-care system, a World War II history book, a humorous bad dads book, a hiking baby carrier, an Instax mini camera, rainbow pride collection apparel from Levi’s, and novelty socks. Whether homemade or store-bought, these gift options cater to different interests and preferences for dads on Father's Day.
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
NBC Sports报导，24岁的Todd Gilliland已经与Front Row Motorsports签署了多年的合同延展，将继续留在该车队。该车队最近购买了一个特许经营权，明年将有三辆赛车参赛。Gilliland是该车队宣布将在2025年的赛季中驾驶其中一辆赛车的第一位车手。车队所有者Bob Jenkins向团队声明表示：“Todd（Gilliland）和他的家人与我的家人和车队关系很深远。我们看着他成长，发展，并展现出在我们的卡车和赛车背后的所有潜能。现在是他引领我们进入下一个阶段赢得比赛和成为稳定季后赛竞争者的时候了。”
Source: YAHOO
Reported 11 months ago
An Edmonton Oilers fan who flashed the jumbotron during a playoff game is being pursued by porn sites offering roles and money for similar acts. The incident took place during the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Stars, with the fan quickly gaining viral fame. Both PornDudeCasting and CamSoda are trying to hire her, with offers reaching up to $100,000. Fans, both hockey enthusiasts and others, are showing support online while eagerly anticipating potential future performances from the fan.
Source: YAHOO