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Next generation ‘clasico’: Bellingham faces 1st game against a Barcelona brimming with young talents

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:00:49 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Jude Bellingham has blossomed into a clinical scorer since joining Real Madrid. Now his team hopes Bellingham will be fully fit when he faces his first “clasico” match at Barcelona on Saturday.The England midfielder is on scoring streak with 11 goals in 12 matches so far this campaign, compared to 14 goals in all of last season for German side Borussia Dortmund.Bellingham appeared to be bothered by a leg problem when he was substituted after scoring his latest goal in a 2-1 win at Braga in the Champions League on Tuesday. Coach Carlo Ancelotti, however, said immediately after the victory that it was nothing serious.“He’s all right,” Ancelotti said. “He was feeling it a little bit in his abductors because it was a soft pitch. He’s a little tired but that’s to be expected.”Madrid tops the Spanish league level on points with Girona, with Barcelona one point behind in third place going into the game between the fierce rivals. Atletico Madrid is also fourth at thr...

Newcastle’s Tonali banned for 10 months from soccer for betting violations, will miss Euro 2024

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:00:49 GMT

ROME (AP) — Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali was banned for 10 months by the Italian soccer federation on Thursday for betting on teams he played for — ruling him out of the rest of the Premier League season as well as competing for Italy at next year’s European Championship.The 23-year-old Tonali, who became the second player suspended in the widening case, agreed to a plea bargain with the federation that included therapy for a gambling addiction.Tonali’s agent, Giuseppe Riso, recently acknowledged that his client has a gambling problem and that Tonali told prosecutors he bet on AC Milan and Brescia when he played for those clubs.The federation acted following an investigation by Turin prosecutors into soccer players using illegal websites to bet on games.Tonali’s ban means he will not be able to return in time for Euro 2024, which runs June 14-July 14. Defending champion Italy has not qualified yet.Tonali’s cooperation with authorities allowed the minimum ban of three yea...

The Shyft Group: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:00:49 GMT

NOVI, Mich. (AP) — NOVI, Mich. (AP) — The Shyft Group, Inc. (SHYF) on Thursday reported net income of $4.5 million in its third quarter.The Novi, Michigan-based company said it had profit of 13 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 19 cents per share.The maker of chassis for Last Mile Delivery, RVs and other vehicles posted revenue of $201.3 million in the period.The Shyft Group expects full-year earnings in the range of 42 cents to 56 cents per share, with revenue in the range of $850 million to $900 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SHYF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SHYFSource

FirstService: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:00:49 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — TORONTO (AP) — FirstService Corp. (FSV) on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $32.7 million.The Toronto-based company said it had profit of 73 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.25 per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.29 per share.The property services provider posted revenue of $1.12 billion 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 FSV at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FSVSource

Emcor Group: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:00:49 GMT

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — Emcor Group Inc. (EME) on Thursday reported earnings of $169.4 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Norwalk, Connecticut-based company said it had profit of $3.57. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $3.61 per share.The construction and maintenance company posted revenue of $3.21 billion in the period.Emcor Group expects full-year earnings in the range of $12.25 to $12.65 per share, with revenue expected to be $12.5 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on EME at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EMESource

Southwest Airlines quarterly profit slides 30% and says growth will slow next year

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:00:49 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines’ third-quarter profit fell 30% to $193 million despite record revenue as leisure travel boomed over the summer.The airline’s labor costs rose sharply, however, more than offsetting the increase in revenue.Southwest predicted Thursday that a key measure of pricing power will fall sharply in the fourth quarter and it will scale back its aggressive growth plans early next year.The results, and particularly Southwest’s plans to throttle back on growth, are likely to add to concerns that demand for domestic travel, the heart of Southwest’s business, could weaken. Shares of Southwest Airlines Co. slid nearly 5% before the opening bell. The airline’s profit is down from $277 million a year ago and, excluding special items, worked out to 38 cents per share. That matched Wall Street expectations, according to a FactSet survey of analysts.Revenue rose $305 million, or 5%, to $6.52 billion, just short of projections for $6.56 billion.Sou...

FTI Consulting: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:00:49 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — WASHINGTON (AP) — FTI Consulting Inc. (FCN) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $83.3 million.On a per-share basis, the Washington-based company said it had profit of $2.34.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.84 per share.The business advisory firm posted revenue of $893.3 million in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $847.5 million.FTI Consulting expects full-year earnings to be $6.70 to $7.20 per share, with revenue in the range of $3.33 billion to $3.4 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FCN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FCNSource

Vulcan: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:00:49 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Vulcan Materials Co. (VMC) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $276.5 million.On a per-share basis, the Birmingham, Alabama-based company said it had profit of $2.07. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and to account for discontinued operations, were $2.29 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.24 per share.The construction materials company posted revenue of $2.19 billion in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.18 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on VMC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/VMCSource

Insmed: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:00:49 GMT

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — Insmed Inc. (INSM) on Thursday reported a loss of $158.9 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Bridgewater, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of $1.11. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.10 per share.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of $1.06 per share.The biopharmaceutical developing inhaled treatments for patients battling rare lung diseases posted revenue of $79.1 million in the period, exceeding Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $78.9 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on INSM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/INSMSource

Witch way to the treats? Bowie dog park hosts pet pantry event and costume contest

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:00:49 GMT

This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference from our community authored by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage.Halloween isn’t just for children. You and your pet can have a doggone good time at the Howl-o-Ween 2: Electric Pupaloo event at the City of Bowie Dog Park in Bowie, Maryland.The event on Friday, Oct. 27, will run from 4 – 6 p.m.They’ll have treats for both humans and dogs, but the purpose of the event is to help pet owners in the community.“We’re going to be putting a pet pantry at the dog park,” said Officer Jessica Gaunt with the City of Bowie Animal Control Office. She said people are being asked to donate dog training tools to the pantry like collars, leashes, clickers, food and treats to support our pet owners. She said they want to help people who don’t always have the money to get the necessary tools to help train their dogs.She added the focus will be on filling their animal control vans, “so that we’ll have plenty...