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DraftKings cuts full-year outlook, citing unfavorable sports-betting outcomes

DraftKings stock falls as “customer-friendly” sports outcomes early in the current quarter led to a lowered full-year revenue outlook.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Instacart’s weak outlook for the end of the year drags the stock lower

Instacart says sales are up 12%, but investors worry about weaker outlook and the prospect of cooling demand.

Business - MarketWatch - November 13

Republicans and Democrats Highly Divided in Economic Outlook Under Trump

Consumer sentiment among Republicans has soared to its highest point since Donald J. Trump left the White House, while declining among Democrats.

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

ASML shares rise as chip-equipment maker confirms 2030 outlook

ASML Holding on Thursday reiterated its 2030 targets, a move that relieved investors after a profit warning last month.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Disney's Earnings Outlook Rises as Streaming Unit Posts Gains

The streaming profit and studio are bright spots, while income from cable and theme parks declines.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Advance Auto Parts to Close Stores as Sales Outlook Misses Views

Advance Auto Parts said it will close hundreds of stores and cut jobs after posting a surprising quarterly loss and forecasting revenue below market expectations.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Moody's downgrades Mexican government's outlook to 'negative' over weakening of judiciary and debt

Mexico's president has lashed out at Moody’s ratings service after it downgraded the Mexican government’s debt outlook to “negative.”

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Walmart sales beat again and outlook raised, as retailer cites ‘resilient’ US customers

Walmart’s stock headed for a record after another earnings beat, as general merchandise sales turned positive.

Business - MarketWatch - 19 hours ago

Trump’s alternate-reality ‘mirror world’, where only he can save America

The mirror world has been a feature of the 2024 race – where Trump’s liabilities are twisted to become his opponents’. For many observers of the coming presidential election, especially those ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

WATCH: Ravens' Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry share instant reactions to new 'Purple Rising' alternate helmets

The Ravens will debut the new helmets this Thursday

Sports - CBS Sports - November 6

Dak Prescott injury update: Cowboys QB not placed on injured reserve ahead of Week 10, return status up in air

Prescott could return no earlier than Week 15 if placed on IR

Sports - CBS Sports - November 9

Alternative comedian Joe Kent-Walters: ‘I used to do a strip tease with carrier bags’

The Yorkshire-born standups’s surreal take on a working men’s club has bagged him comedy awards and a BBC radio pilot. But even as he dreams of a Mrs Merton-style talkshow, he’s still insistent on ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

‘Democrats presented no alternative’: US voters on Trump’s win and where Harris went wrong

Harris and Trump voters share their election opinions from a Guardian callout that received more than a thousand responses. “It’s like being sucked into a tsunami,” said Vivian Glover, a Kamala ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Bluesky has added 1 million users since the US election as people seek alternatives to X

Social media platform Bluesky has gained 1 million new users in the week since the U.S. election

Tech - ABC News - 6 days ago

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Plant a tomato bush then lecture it on how it should grow tomatoes. Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published Get all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Austrian chancellor says Russia's Gazprom will cut off natural gas on Saturday, says country has alternative supplies

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Starbucks shares slide after coffee chain says sales fell again, suspends outlook

The company's same-store sales slid for the third consecutive quarter, fueled by a 10% tumble in traffic to its North American stores.

Business - CNBC - October 23

New York Liberty offseason outlook: How newly crowned champions can repeat in 2025

The Liberty defeated the Lynx in a thrilling 2024 Finals to claim the first title in franchise history

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Barbie boom fades at Mattel, but Hot Wheels — and adult collectors — are on an upswing

Mattel Inc. reported mixed third-quarter results, as a drop in demand for Barbie toys weighed on sales overall — but management said it expects a solid holiday season ahead and a toy-centric film ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

2024 NFL futures: Receiver injuries damage Buccaneers' outlook, per SportsLine Projection Model

The model's updated projections say the losses of its top two wideouts hamper Tampa Bay's postseason aspirations

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

Early 2025 Third Base Outlook: Mark Vientos' power provides difference-making potential, and more

Chris Towers highlights Jordan Westburg as one of his biggest rankings movers

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

Las Vegas Aces offseason outlook: How A'ja Wilson and team might regroup for 2025 after early playoff exit

The Aces' three-peat attempt came to an end in the semifinals

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

Royal Caribbean CEO: Americans are ‘wealthier than ever’ and love to travel

Royal Caribbean’s stock pulls back from a record after revenue, profit outlook for the current quarter disappoint.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Early 2025 Shortstop Outlook: Zach Neto's improved plate discipline could make him a bargain Fantasy pick

Chris Towers highlights why buying the dip on Bo Bichette makes a lot of sense

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Lynx offseason outlook: How Minnesota can get over the hump in 2025 after runner-up finish

The Lynx fell one win short of a record-setting fifth title

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Bristol Myers Squibb tops earnings estimates and hikes outlook, helped by Eliquis and new drugs

The pharmaceutical giant also raised its full-year revenue forecast to an increase of roughly 5%.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Early 2025 Outfield Outlook: Brenton Doyle's defense secures his everyday role, but questions persist

Find out why Chris Towers believes Jackson Merrill could be a superstar for the next decade

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

Intel Posts More Than $16 Billion Loss but Says Sales Outlook Is Improving

The chip maker attributed nearly $16 billion in charges to its sweeping restructuring efforts. The company’s rosy sales forecast sent shares up about 8% after hours.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

College Football Playoff outlooks for Penn State, Texas A&M, other top 25-ranked teams that fell in Week 10

Seven ranked teams went down, but most still have a path back to contention

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

Dollar Tree’s CEO steps down. An analyst says the move comes at a ‘difficult time.’

Dollar Tree Inc. on Monday said that Rick Dreiling has stepped down as chief executive of the discount retailer due to health reasons.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Marqeta’s stock may shed a third of its value as these factors spur weak outlook

The fintech company’s forecast fell short of prior guidance as some customers are moving to in-house solutions and others are reacting to heightened banking regulations.