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Bridge: Aug. 1, 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:20 GMT

“I think I’m mistake-prone,” a player at my club told me ruefully. “In fact, I’ve been making so many mistakes that my regular partner has begun to refer to them as `traditions.'”My friend was declarer at today’s six spades. West led the jack of hearts, and South judged to play low from dummy and take his ace.“I next led a trump to the ace and a second trump, finessing with the jack,” declarer said. “West produced the queen, and the defense cashed two hearts. My partner announced that he could add another error — mishandling trumps — to his `traditional’ list. But wasn’t my finesse the percentage play in the trump suit?”BEST PLAYSouth’s play in trumps was indeed best, but only considering the suit “in isolation.” His best play for the contract was to take the A-K. If the queen fell, South would be home.When instead both defenders play low, South still has a chance. He starts t...

Wendie Renard uses height, timing to give France a critical scoring option at Women’s World Cup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:20 GMT

SYDNEY (AP) — Sizing up a fifth-ranked France lineup led by Wendie Renard is important for Panama’s players and coaching staff in planning for their Women’s World Cup group finale.Combating the scoring threat on Wednesday takes it to a higher level, as the Brazilian team found last weekend.“Wendie, she is maybe one of the tallest players in the world,” France coach Hervé Renard said of his veteran team captain. “She has very good timing.”She uses that height and timing to full advantage when she switches from defense to offense mode for the set pieces. Four of Renard’s five career goals at the Women’s World Cup have come from set pieces, including the winner against Brazil last weekend in a pivotal Group F encounter.Brazil’s players and coaches focused on strategies to defend the set pieces against France and were convinced they were ready. Somehow, though, Renard found herself unmarked at the back post to meet a corner kick from Selma Bacha, and in perfect position for a head...

Esab: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:20 GMT

NORTH BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — NORTH BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Esab Corp. (ESAB) on Tuesday reported second-quarter net income of $65.6 million.The North Bethesda, Maryland-based company said it had profit of $1.07 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.21 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.04 per share.The maker of welding and cutting equipment posted revenue of $720.4 million in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $656.9 million.Esab expects full-year earnings in the range of $4.10 to $4.30 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ESAB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ESABSource

Lear: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:20 GMT

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) — SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) — Lear Corp. (LEA) on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings of $168.7 million.The Southfield, Michigan-based company said it had net income of $2.84 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $3.33 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $3.21 per share.The automotive seating and electrical distribution systems company posted revenue of $6 billion in the period, which also beat Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $5.86 billion.Lear expects full-year revenue in the range of $22.35 billion to $23.05 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LEA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LEASource

Equitrans Midstream: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:20 GMT

CANONSBURG, Pa. (AP) — CANONSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Equitrans Midstream Corporation (ETRN) on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings of $67.2 million.On a per-share basis, the Canonsburg, Pennsylvania-based company said it had profit of 12 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 9 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 8 cents per share.The company posted revenue of $318.5 million in the period, falling short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $325.1 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ETRN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ETRNSource

Octavos de final de la Copa Libertadores: partidos, horarios y cómo verlos en vivo

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:20 GMT

(CNN Español) — “La gloria eterna” es el eslogan que la Conmebol eligió para la edición 2023 del máximo certamen continental de clubes: la Copa Libertadores.Esa gloria es la que persiguen 16 equipos, entre ellos 4 argentinos, que esta semana buscarán lograr su objetivo en el marco de los partidos de ida de los octavos de final del torneo.Octavos de final de la Copa Libertadores 2023: Flamengo y Palmeiras, los últimos campeones, parten como favoritosPara que no te pierdas el inicio de las fases eliminatorias de la Libertadores 2023, aquí te dejamos todos los detalles.¿Cuáles son los partidos de octavos de final?Los partidos de ida de octavos de final en la Copa Libertadores 2023 se llevarán a cabo desde este martes y hasta el jueves. En tanto, los encuentros de vuelta se disputarán entre el martes 8 de agosto y el jueves 10 de agosto.Tanto en los partidos de ida como en los de vuelta, los juegos se distribuyen de la siguiente manera: tres se juegan en martes, otros tres en miér...

Zimmer: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:20 GMT

WARSAW, Ind. (AP) — WARSAW, Ind. (AP) — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. (ZBH) on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings of $209.6 million.On a per-share basis, the Warsaw, Indiana-based company said it had profit of $1. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and pretax expenses, came to $1.82 per share.The results met Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 12 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for earnings of $1.82 per share.The orthopedic device maker posted revenue of $1.87 billion in the period, which topped Street forecasts. Ten analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.83 billion.Zimmer expects full-year earnings in the range of $7.47 to $7.57 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ZBH at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ZBHSource

Merck: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:20 GMT

RAHWAY, N.J. (AP) — RAHWAY, N.J. (AP) — Merck & Co. (MRK) on Tuesday reported a loss of $5.98 billion in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Rahway, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of $2.35. Losses, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions and restructuring costs, were $2.06 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of $2.17 per share.The pharmaceutical company posted revenue of $15.04 billion in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $14.39 billion.Merck expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.95 to $3.05 per share, with revenue in the range of $58.6 billion to $59.6 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MRK at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MRKSource

Former US women’s soccer star Ali Krieger honored by Washington Spirit before retirement

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:20 GMT

Ali Krieger tried not to get emotional. The NJ/NY Gotham FC star, known for her hardworking, stoic defensive play, stood in the middle of the pitch at D.C.’s Audi Field, placing her hands over her mouth as fans chanted her name.The 39-year-old Dumfries, Virginia, native will retire at the end of the National Women’s Soccer League season after a 16-year championship-filled career, including winning two Women’s World Cups with the United States. After Krieger’s final regular season appearance in the D.C. area, the Washington Spirit — Krieger’s first NWSL club — presented her with a tribute on the field.Krieger called the gesture “incredible.”“It’s really rewarding to see the support, and I’m truly honored,” she said. “I gave everything for this club after four years to start the NWSL.”Following the postgame ceremony, Krieger spoke to the media about the tribute from her “hometown club,” her relat...

Idexx: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:20 GMT

WESTBROOK, Maine (AP) — WESTBROOK, Maine (AP) — Idexx Laboratories Inc. (IDXX) on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings of $224.2 million.On a per-share basis, the Westbrook, Maine-based company said it had profit of $2.67.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.43 per share.The Animal diagnostic and health care company posted revenue of $943.6 million in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $927.8 million.Idexx expects full-year earnings to be $9.64 to $9.90 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on IDXX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/IDXXSource