Word Game: Aug. 4, 2023
Published Sat, 18 May 2024 20:15:20 GMT
TODAY’S WORD — CATAPULTS (CATAPULTS: CAT-uh-pults: Mechanisms for launching aircraft, as from a carrier deck.)Average mark 30 wordsTime limit 45 minutesCan you find 41 or more words in CATAPULTS? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — DEDICATE date dead decade deceit decide deed deet deice dice died diet edict edit iced idea ideate caddie cadet cede cite aced acid acted addict aide aided teed tide tiedTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.Contact Word Game creator Kathle...GrafTech: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
Published Sat, 18 May 2024 20:15:20 GMT
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) — BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) — GrafTech International Ltd. (EAF) on Friday reported a loss of $7.9 million in its second quarter.The Brooklyn Heights, Ohio-based company said it had a loss of 3 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 2 cents per share.The maker of graphite products posted revenue of $185.6 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 EAF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EAFSourceOwens & Minor: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
Published Sat, 18 May 2024 20:15:20 GMT
MECHANICSVILLE, Va. (AP) — MECHANICSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Owens & Minor Inc. (OMI) on Friday reported a loss of $28.2 million in its second quarter.The Mechanicsville, Virginia-based company said it had a loss of 37 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 18 cents per share.The medical supply distributor posted revenue of $2.56 billion in the period.Owens & Minor expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.30 to $1.55 per share, with revenue in the range of $10.2 billion to $10.5 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on OMI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/OMISourceCinemark: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
Published Sat, 18 May 2024 20:15:20 GMT
PLANO, Texas (AP) — PLANO, Texas (AP) — Cinemark Holdings Inc. (CNK) on Friday reported second-quarter profit of $119.1 million.The Plano, Texas-based company said it had net income of 80 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 54 cents per share.The movie theater owner posted revenue of $942.3 million in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $880.3 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CNK at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CNKSourceAdvanSix: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
Published Sat, 18 May 2024 20:15:20 GMT
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (AP) — PARSIPPANY, N.J. (AP) — AdvanSix Inc. (ASIX) on Friday reported second-quarter earnings of $32.7 million.The Parsippany, New Jersey-based company said it had profit of $1.16 per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and amortization costs, were $1.25 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.11 per share.The polymer resins producer posted revenue of $427.9 million in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $418.7 million.AdvanSix shares have climbed almost 4% since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased 2% 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 ASIX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ASIXSourceEssent Group: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
Published Sat, 18 May 2024 20:15:20 GMT
HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) — HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) — Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) on Friday reported second-quarter earnings of $172.2 million.On a per-share basis, the Hamilton, Bermuda-based company said it had net income of $1.61.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.47 per share.The mortgage insurance and reinsurance holding company posted revenue of $260.1 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 ESNT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ESNTSourceNational HealthCare: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
Published Sat, 18 May 2024 20:15:20 GMT
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — National HealthCare Corp. (NHC) on Friday reported profit of $16.3 million in its second quarter.The Murfreesboro, Tennessee-based company said it had net income of $1.06 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 89 cents per share.The nursing home and assisted living company posted revenue of $282.6 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 NHC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NHCSourcePNM Resources: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
Published Sat, 18 May 2024 20:15:20 GMT
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — PNM Resources Inc. (PNM) on Friday reported profit of $45.4 million in its second quarter.The Albuquerque, New Mexico-based company said it had net income of 53 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 55 cents per share.The power company posted revenue of $477.2 million in the period.PNM Resources expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.65 to $2.75 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 PNM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PNMSourceLyondellBasell: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
Published Sat, 18 May 2024 20:15:20 GMT
HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) on Friday reported second-quarter profit of $715 million.The Houston-based company said it had net income of $2.18 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $2.44 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.29 per share.The oil refiner and chemical company posted revenue of $10.31 billion in the period, missing Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $10.4 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LYB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LYBSourceSouth Korea looks to 16-year-old Casey Phair to lead rebuild after Women’s World Cup elimination
Published Sat, 18 May 2024 20:15:20 GMT
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — South Korea showed its age in the Women’s World Cup and is now looking toward necessary changes to get to the next level.The rebuild will be built around 16-year-old phenom Casey Phair, the first multiracial footballer named to the South Korea national team. Phair was born in South Korea to an American father and South Korean mother and resides in New Jersey in the United States.From a performance side, South Korea closed its tournament with strong play in a 1-1 draw that eliminated both teams. But sending home the two-time champion Germans is considered one of the biggest upsets in tournament history.From the emotional side, it was likely the final game for this current South Korean team, which is expecting significant turnover with 32-year-old Ji So-yun among those on the way out.South Korea coach Colin Bell is ready for new players.“We have to build a new team,” he said. “We need to look at the system in Korea and make the right decisions to secur...Latest news
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