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Bridge: May 24, 2023

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:40:39 GMT

“I used to believe that truth is stranger than fiction,” Unlucky Louie told me. “Then I had to listen to the excuses my daughters concocted when they came home at three in the morning. After partnering Cy in today’s penny game, I’m back to believing.”Cy the Cynic plays the dummy like a reckless driver. At 3NT, East ducked the first heart, and Cy won with the ten. He led a club to dummy’s king and next a diamond to finesse with his queen. Ed, my club’s expert, was West and played low with an air of uninterest.DOWN ONE“The Cynic then led a spade to dummy’s ace,” Louie said, “and returned a second diamond to his jack. Ed produced the king and led the king and another spade, and East got the ten and queen and his ace of hearts. Down one. I saw it and still don’t believe it.”Cy went down at an icy-cold game. He can lead the ace of diamonds at Trick Two, then the queen. Even if East has K-10-x-x, Cy wins f...

Grecia se encamina a nuevas elecciones luego de que los líderes de los partidos rechazaran formar un gobierno de coalición

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:40:39 GMT

(CNN) — Los griegos acudirán por segunda vez a las urnas después de que los tres líderes de los principales partidos rechazaran el mandato de la presidenta griega, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, para formar un gobierno de coalición, tras la votación no concluyente de este domingo.El primer ministro, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, rechazó el mandato este lunes, después de que su partido, Nueva Democracia, obtuviera una amplia victoria el domingo, pero se quedara a las puertas de la mayoría absoluta. Mitsotakis dijo que buscaría una segunda votación el 25 de junio para asegurar esa mayoría.El líder del partido de centro-izquierda Syriza, Alexis Tsipras, y el líder del partido socialista PASOK, Nikos Androulakis, también rechazaron el mandato.Según un comunicado de la Presidencia, se espera que la presidenta Sakellaropoulou nombre esta tarde al juez Ioannis Sarmas como primer ministro interino para preparar al país para unas nuevas elecciones.Aunque todavía no se ha anunciado formalmente la fec...

German business confidence heads downhill after 6-month rise

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:40:39 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — German business confidence has dropped for the first time after a six-month rise as inflation recedes only slowly in Europe’s biggest economy and interest rates continue to increase, a closely watched survey showed Wednesday.The Ifo institute said its monthly index dropped to 91.7 points in May from 93.4 last month. The index had risen every month since November. Managers’ outlook for the next six months declined significantly, while their assessment of both their current situation was slightly worse than in April.There was a sharp decline of confidence in the manufacturing sector, where expectations saw their largest increase since March 2022, the month after Russia launched its war in Ukraine, Ifo said.The German economy stagnated in this year’s first quarter after contracting by 0.5% in the final three months of 2022, according to preliminary figures released earlier this month.Germany’s annual inflation rate stood at 7.2% in April, down from...

Ituran: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:40:39 GMT

AZOOR, Israel (AP) — AZOOR, Israel (AP) — Ituran Location & Control Ltd. (ITRN) on Wednesday reported earnings of $11.4 million in its first quarter.The Azoor, Israel-based company said it had profit of 56 cents per share.The maker of tracking and communications technology for vehicles posted revenue of $79.5 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 ITRN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ITRNSource

Bank of Montreal: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:40:39 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — TORONTO (AP) — Bank Of Montreal (BMO) on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $778.8 million.The Toronto-based bank said it had earnings of 96 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $2.16 per share.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.35 per share.The bank posted revenue of $12.84 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $6.22 billion, which beat Street forecasts.Bank of Montreal shares have declined 4% since the beginning of the year. The stock has decreased 17% 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 BMO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BMOSource

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Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:40:39 GMT

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Shoe Carnival: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:40:39 GMT

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Shoe Carnival Inc. (SCVL) on Wednesday reported net income of $16.5 million in its fiscal first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Evansville, Indiana-based company said it had profit of 60 cents.The footwear retailer posted revenue of $281.2 million in the period.Shoe Carnival expects full-year earnings to be $3.60 to $3.85 per share, with revenue in the range of $1.23 billion to $1.25 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SCVL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SCVLSource

Dorian LPG: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:40:39 GMT

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Dorian LPG Ltd. (LPG) on Wednesday reported net income of $76 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.On a per-share basis, the Stamford, Connecticut-based company said it had net income of $1.89. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $1.94 per share.The liquified petroleum gas shipping company posted revenue of $133.6 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $172.4 million, or $4.29 per share. Revenue was reported as $389.7 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LPG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LPGSource

Dycom Industries: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:40:39 GMT

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dycom Industries Inc. (DY) on Wednesday reported fiscal first-quarter earnings of $51.5 million.On a per-share basis, the Palm Beach Gardens, Florida-based company said it had profit of $1.73.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 70 cents per share.The provider of specialty contracting services posted revenue of $1.05 billion in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $939.9 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on DY at https://www.zacks.com/ap/DYSource

Denver weather: Smoke clears, storms move in

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:40:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Air quality alerts are in effect Wednesday as smoke lingers in the morning, but strong afternoon storms will help to clear it out of the area.Pinpoint Weather: Air quality warnings on May 24. Weather today: Afternoon stormsDenver will see a mix of sun and clouds for the first half of the day Wednesday with smoke lingering. The real reason to ‘keep wildlife wild and leave wildlife alone’ Storms pop up through the early afternoon as highs reach the middle 70s. Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on May 24. Storms will push out across the plains through the early evening with a marginal risk for severe storms. The biggest threats will be gutsy winds, small hail, and plenty of lightning.Pinpoint Weather: Storm outlook on May 24. Weather tonight: Extra cloudsStorms will exit Wednesday night as clouds stick around. Lows will dip into the lower 50s with lighter winds.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on May 24. Looking ahead: Storm chances continueThursday has more sunsh...