Though the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) qualified for the knockout stage of the World Cup on Tuesday, not everyone wins when America prevails on the soccer pitch. According to Caesars Sportsbook (CZR), the sports betting company paid out a sum in the “seven figures” to Team USA bettors following the match. And if the U.S. were to reach the finals and win it all, sportsbook operators stand to lose even more. “An 8-figure liability staring us in the face is ominous, but I’m not going… Source link
Read More »Riots break out in Belgium after shocking loss to Morocco
Belgium’s loss to Morocco on Sunday didn’t go over well at home. Riots broke out in several cities in Belgium and the Netherlands on Sunday night following Belgium’s 2-0 defeat to Morocco at the World Cup in Qatar. About a dozen people were detained by police in Brussels, who used water cannons and tear gas to disperse crowds, according to The Associated Press. Eight people were detained in Antwerp, and two police officials were injured in Rotterdam after soccer fans allegedly “pelted… Source link
Read More »Riots break out in Belgium after shocking loss to Morocco
Belgium’s loss to Morocco on Sunday didn’t go over well at home. Riots broke out in several cities in Belgium and the Netherlands on Sunday night following Belgium’s 2-0 defeat to Morocco at the World Cup in Qatar. About a dozen people were detained by police in Brussels, who used water cannons and tear gas to disperse crowds, according to The Associated Press. Eight people were detained in Antwerp, and two police officials were injured in Rotterdam after soccer fans allegedly “pelted… Source link
Read More »‘Organized retail crime’ drove astounding $400 million loss in profits this year
Target stores are getting looted, and it’s taking a huge bite out of profits. The discount retailer told reporters on a call to discuss its third quarter earnings results that inventory shrinkage — or the disappearance of merchandise — has reduced its gross profit margin by $400 million so far in 2022. “There’s a handful of things that can drive shrink in our business and theft is certainly a key driver,” Target CFO Michael Fiddelke said. “We know we’re not alone across retail in seeing a… Source link
Read More »How to prepare in case of a job loss
The string of tech companies laying off workers has accelerated in the last month, worrying those with and without jobs. In continuation of our series, “What to do in a bear market,” Yahoo Finance asked career experts how employees and job seekers can best position themselves during an economic downturn. What are some pointers for people who are actively looking for a job right now? “For those who are actively looking for work right now – whether laid off recently, or looking to make a… Source link
Read More »Rivian stock higher after EV-maker reaffirms production forecast, reports narrower loss
Rivian (RIVN) stock jumped after hours as the electric adventure vehicle maker reported a narrower loss than expected loss for the third quarter, and also reaffirmed its full-year production forecast and financial outlook. For the quarter Rivian reported revenue of $536 million, missing estimates of $561.1 million, and reported an adjusted EPS loss of $1.57 a share, smaller than the expected loss of $1.86. More importantly for investors, the company said it would still hit its 25,000 vehicle… Source link
Read More »Disney stock drops after reporting wider streaming loss, earnings miss
Disney (DIS) reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings on Tuesday after the bell, missing on both the top and bottom lines. Macroeconomic challenges, including the global advertising slowdown, weighed on earnings as the company also battled higher-than-expected streaming losses. Disney stock moved lower on the heels of the report, with losses accelerating as investors digested the results — down as much as 10% in after-hours trading. Here are Disney’s fourth-quarter results compared to Wall… Source link
Read More »U.S. strikes deal with Google over search warrant data loss
WASHINGTON, Oct 25 (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday it reached an agreement with Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Google resolving a dispute with the search engine giant over the loss of data responsive to a 2016 search warrant. The government said it was a “first-of-its-kind resolution” that would result in Google reforming “its legal process compliance program to ensure timely and complete responses to legal process such as subpoenas and search warrants.” “The department is… Source link
Read More »After tough loss, Davante Adams shoves cameraman to the ground on way to locker room
Davante Adams was frustrated after the Las Vegas Raiders‘ 30-29 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He’ll regret how he took out that frustration. On his way back to the locker room after the game, Adams shoved a cameraman to the ground. ESPN’s cameras caught the act and played it on “SportsCenter” after the game. It’s not a good look for Adams and the NFL will not take kindly to it either. Adams was clearly upset as the game ended. He and teammate Hunter Renfrow collided downfield on a… Source link
Read More »Wings part ways with Vickie Johnson after second straight loss in first round of the playoffs
The Dallas Wings are the third WNBA team that will be in the market for a new coach next season. The team will not pick up Vickie Johnson’s option, it announced Monday. The Wings saw improvement under Johnson in her second season at the helm. After going 14-18 under Johnson in 2021, the team improved to 18-18 in her second year. The team experienced two first-round playoff exits under Johnson. The Wings lost to the Chicago Sky in 2021 and dropped a three-game series against the Connecticut… Source link
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