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Niger Mutiny: Another U.S.-Trained Military Officer Led Coup

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:28:31 GMT

Troops from Niger ousted the country’s democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, last week. One of the coup leaders had previously received training from the U.S. government, becoming the 11th coup in the region led by U.S.-trained officers. This week on Intercepted, Nick Turse, investigative journalist and contributing writer with The Intercept, joins Jeremy Scahill and Murtaza Hussain to discuss the unfolding events in Niger and the Sahel region. Turse outlines how Africa has seen elevated conflict and instability as the U.S. has increased its military involvement on the continent over the last two decades.Transcript coming soon.The post Niger Mutiny: Another U.S.-Trained Military Officer Led Coup appeared first on The Intercept.

CVS Health: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:28:31 GMT

WOONSOCKET, R.I. (AP) — WOONSOCKET, R.I. (AP) — CVS Health Corporation (CVS) on Wednesday reported second-quarter profit of $1.9 billion.The Woonsocket, Rhode Island-based company said it had net income of $1.48 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $2.21 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 11 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.12 per share.The drugstore chain and pharmacy benefits manager posted revenue of $88.92 billion in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Eight analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $86.74 billion.CVS Health expects full-year earnings in the range of $8.50 to $8.70 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 CVS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CVSSource

Xenia Hotels & Resorts: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:28:31 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Xenia Hotels & Resorts Inc. (XHR) on Wednesday reported a key measure of profitability in its second quarter. The results matched Wall Street expectations.The Orlando, Florida-based real estate investment trust said it had funds from operations of $52.2 million, or 47 cents per share, in the period.The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for funds from operations of 47 cents per share.Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry. It takes net income and adds back items such as depreciation and amortization.The company said it had net income of $13.8 million, or 12 cents per share.The real estate investment trust that owns hotels, based in Orlando, Florida, posted revenue of $271.1 million in the period, which missed Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $274.9 million.Xenia Hotels & Resorts expects full-year funds from operations in the range of $...

Emerald Holding: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:28:31 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — Emerald Holding, Inc. (EEX) on Wednesday reported a loss of $8.1 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said it had a loss of 29 cents.The company posted revenue of $86.5 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 EEX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EEXSource

China reemplaza liderazgo nuclear del ejército en sorpresiva reorganización militar

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:28:31 GMT

(CNN) — China ha revelado a dos nuevos líderes de su Fuerza de Cohetes del Ejército Popular de Liberación esta semana en una reorganización sorpresiva que genera dudas sobre el funcionamiento interno en el estamento superior de la rama militar que supervisa el poderoso arsenal de misiles balísticos y nucleares de la nación.Los medios estatales nombraron este lunes a Wang Houbin como comandante de la Fuerza de Cohetes y a Xu Xisheng como comisario político de esta fuerza, en un informe que destaca su ascenso al rango de general por parte del líder chino Xi Jinping.Los medios estatales aún no han publicado ninguna información sobre el anterior jefe Li Yuchao, un veterano de la fuerza que solo se desempeñó como comandante desde principios del año pasado, un mandato comparativamente corto, o sobre el anterior comisario Xu Zhongbo.El reemplazo al mismo tiempo de dos figuras principales en la Fuerza de Cohetes con figuras militares de fuera de la rama es un movimiento inusual, dicen...

Capstone: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:28:31 GMT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Capstone Copper Corp. (CSFFF) on Wednesday reported a loss of $36.5 million in its second quarter.The Vancouver, British Columbia-based company said it had a loss of 5 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 2 cents per share.The base metals mining company posted revenue of $333.9 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 CSFFF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CSFFFSource

Sapiens: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:28:31 GMT

HOLON, Israel (AP) — HOLON, Israel (AP) — Sapiens International Corp. (SPNS) on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $15.4 million.The Holon, Israel-based company said it had profit of 28 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and amortization costs, were 33 cents per share.The results matched Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for earnings of 33 cents per share.The provider of software and services to the insurance industry posted revenue of $128.3 million in the period, topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $126.8 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SPNS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SPNSSource

Kgatlana’s late clincher sends South Africa into the last 16 over Italy at the Women’s World Cup

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:28:31 GMT

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Thembi Kgatlana scored early in stoppage time to give South Africa a 3-2 win over Italy on Wednesday and a spot in the knockout rounds of a Women’s World Cup for the first time.On a night of high drama and low temperatures, Hildah Magaia scored in the 67th minute to put South Africa 2-1 ahead before Arianna Caruso equalized with her second goal of the match, briefly denting South African hopes.A draw would have been enough to put eighth-ranked Italy into the knockout rounds.Instead, Kgatlana’s clincher meant it’ll be South Africa playing Netherlands in a round of 16 match on Sunday. Sweden finished atop Group G after beating Argentina 1-0 and will next play the defending champion U.S. team.The winning goal came two minutes into stoppage time and as part of a series of extraordinary moments as South Africa led and seemed to be going through, Italy equalized and looked likely to advance, then South Africa scored again.At last Jermaine S...

Avista: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:28:31 GMT

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Avista Corp. (AVA) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $17.5 million.The Spokane, Washington-based company said it had profit of 23 cents per share.The utility posted revenue of $379.9 million in the period.Avista expects full-year earnings to be $2.27 to $2.47 per share.Avista shares have declined 15% since the beginning of the year. The stock has decreased 12% 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 AVA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AVASource

Del Monte: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:28:31 GMT

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (FDP) on Wednesday reported net income of $47.7 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Coral Gables, Florida-based company said it had net income of 99 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 96 cents per share.The food producer posted revenue of $1.18 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 FDP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FDPSource