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Portugal knocks Vietnam out of Women’s World Cup with 2-0 victory in group stage

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:57:01 GMT

HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — Telma Encarnacao scored one goal and assisted on another as Portugal defeated Vietnam 2-0 on Thursday in the Women’s World Cup, a win that ensured Vietnam will not advance to the knockout stage.Portugal jumped ahead in the seventh minute following a quick series of decisive passes through the Vietnamese defense. Lucia Alves dropped in a perfect cross to Encarnacao at the top of the six-yard box for a simple finish. Portugal still has a shot to advance out of the group stage but will need to win or draw against the United States, with a Netherlands loss next Tuesday against Vietnam. In the 21st minute, Portugal turned a goal kick from Vietnam into a chance, taking possession and moving downfield. Encarnacao slipped the ball to Kika Nazareth as she raced through defenders, and the 20-year-old forward slotted the second goal of the night to the left of goalkeeper Tran Thi Kim Thanh.Portugal coach Francisco Neto held out seven starters from the team’s ...

Avient: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:57:01 GMT

AVON LAKE, Ohio (AP) — AVON LAKE, Ohio (AP) — Avient Corp (AVNT) on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $22.1 million.The Avon Lake, Ohio-based company said it had profit of 24 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and amortization costs, were 63 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 61 cents per share.The maker of resins used in plastic pipe and other products posted revenue of $824.4 million in the period, falling short of Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $848.9 million.Avient expects full-year earnings to be $2.40 per share, with revenue expected to be $3.3 billion.Avient shares have increased 24% since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen almost 1% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Researc...

Strategic Education: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:57:01 GMT

HERNDON, Va. (AP) — HERNDON, Va. (AP) — Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA) on Thursday reported second-quarter net income of $14.2 million.On a per-share basis, the Herndon, Virginia-based company said it had profit of 59 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 82 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 66 cents per share.The for-profit education company posted revenue of $287.7 million in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $282.2 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on STRA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/STRASource

ExlService Holdings: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:57:01 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — ExlService Holdings Inc. (EXLS) on Thursday reported second-quarter net income of $49.1 million.The New York-based company said it had net income of $1.46 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.82 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.67 per share.The provider of outsourcing services posted revenue of $405 million in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $400 million.ExlService Holdings expects full-year earnings in the range of $6.90 to $7.05 per share, with revenue in the range of $1.61 billion to $1.63 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on EXLS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EXLSSource

KBR: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:57:01 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — KBR Inc. (KBR) on Thursday reported a loss of $351 million in its second quarter.The Houston-based company said it had a loss of $2.60 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 74 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 70 cents per share.The the engineering, construction company posted revenue of $1.75 billion in the period, missing Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.76 billion.KBR expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.76 to $2.96 per share, with revenue in the range of $6.9 billion to $7.1 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on KBR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/KBRSource

Amalgamated Financial: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:57:01 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — Amalgamated Financial Corp. (AMAL) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $21.6 million.The New York-based company said it had net income of 70 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 72 cents per share.The bank posted revenue of $93.9 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $70.9 million.Amalgamated Financial shares have declined 11% since the beginning of the year. The stock has declined 5.5% 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 AMAL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AMALSource

Brunswick: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:57:01 GMT

METTAWA, Ill. (AP) — METTAWA, Ill. (AP) — Brunswick Corp. (BC) on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $134.7 million.On a per-share basis, the Mettawa, Illinois-based company said it had profit of $1.90. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and to account for discontinued operations, were $2.35 per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.32 per share.The boat and sporting goods company posted revenue of $1.7 billion in the period, which matched Street forecasts.Brunswick expects full-year earnings to be $9.50 per share, with revenue in the range of $6.7 billion to $6.8 billion.Brunswick shares have risen 23% since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased 19% 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 BC at https:/...

Cenovus: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:57:01 GMT

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Cenovus Energy Inc. (CVE) on Thursday reported earnings of $644.8 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Calgary, Alberta-based company said it had profit of 33 cents.The oil company posted revenue of $9.11 billion in the period, missing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $9.69 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CVE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CVESource

Reportan tres policías muertos en enfrentamiento con criminales en Guerrero, México

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:57:01 GMT

(CNN Español) — Durante la atención a una llamada de emergencia del 911, dos policías estatales murieron este miércoles al ser atacados a disparos por sujetos, quienes privaban de la libertad a un policía municipal en Eduardo Neri, en Guerrero.Según un comunicado de la Secretaría de Seguridad del estado, los victimarios despojaron de su vehículo y mantenían cautivo al policía municipal, quien se encontraba franco.Durante el enfrentamiento, el policía municipal fue rescatado, pero resultó herido y falleció cuando recibía atención médica.Las autoridades de Guerrero informaron que en el operativo detuvieron a dos hombres e incautaron dos vehículos, escopetas, cargadores y uniformes tácticos.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.Source

Summit Financial: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:57:01 GMT

MOOREFIELD, W.Va. (AP) — MOOREFIELD, W.Va. (AP) — Summit Financial Group Inc. (SMMF) on Thursday reported net income of $8.2 million in its second quarter.The bank, based in Moorefield, West Virginia, said it had earnings of 54 cents per share.The financial holding company posted revenue of $66.3 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $45.7 million, which beat Street forecasts._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SMMF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SMMFSource