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SoCal native Klay Thompson and dad, Mychal Thompson, relish Lakers vs. Warriors clash

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:03:49 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Life as the son of an NBA champion exposed Klay Thompson and his two brothers to experiences no regular kids get.As children they shook hands with Michael Jordan, chopped it up with Shaquille O’Neal at his locker and got up shots alongside Kobe Bryant warming up at Staples Center.In an NBA career that took Mychal Thompson from Portland’s Rose Garden with Clyde Drexler to Los Angeles with Magic Johnson and, after his retirement, alongside the Trail Blazers and Lakers as a radio commentator, it was his goal to make arenas like home and teammates like family for his three boys.“I recognized how fortunate I was as a parent to introduce them to the greats who played the game,” Thompson said in a phone conversation. “What a blessing and advantage it is for kids growing up in their father’s business, if that’s what they want to do, to meet the legends and icons to come before them.”So for Klay, the Warriors’ Western Conference...

Elias: Newsom laying groundwork for possible 2028 presidential run

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:03:49 GMT

Gov. Gavin Newsom has spent much of the last year tossing tea leaves around where anyone and everyone who’s interested can try reading them.Related ArticlesLocal Opinion | Elias: Dumb decarceration idea may rear head elsewhere in California Local Opinion | Elias: California GOP can expect more irrelevance if it doesn’t change Local Opinion | Elias: Effort to restore single-family zoning in California likely to win Local Opinion | Elias: State of Jefferson plan in California still far from serious His advertising and name-calling against potential future presidential rivals like Florida and Texax Govs. Ron DeSantis and Greg Abbott drew stares during the last campaign season, even though it cost him only a few hundred thousand dollars, a political pittance.His get-tough and get-active advice telling fellow Democrats to cease their consistent passively defensive stances and instead take cultural battles to Republican...

Questions remain in Bob Lee homicide case

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:03:49 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Cash App founder Bob Lee's accused killer will make his third court appearance Tuesday for an arraignment, and Nima Momeni's defense attorney says her client is not a murderer. The case has taken several strange twists since Lee was brutally stabbed to death in San Francisco nearly one month ago. Lee was an admired, wealthy, and successful figure in the Bay Area tech industry. He was a father of two, chief product officer of cryptocurrency company MobileCoin, and the former CTO of Square. The 43-year-old victim's close friends said he didn't have any enemies, and the homicide must have been a random act of violence. Homicide victim Bob LeeThe opposite turned out to be true when detectives pieced together a motive. Prosecutors said Lee was stabbed in the heart by someone he knew: a 38-year-old tech entrepreneur who lives in Emeryville. Momeni's younger sister, Khazar Elyassnia, was established as the link between the two men, District Attorney Brooke Jenk...

Insight Enterprises: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:03:49 GMT

CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) — CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) — Insight Enterprises Inc. (NSIT) on Tuesday reported first-quarter net income of $50 million.The Chandler, Arizona-based company said it had profit of $1.34 per share. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs, were $1.78 per share.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.84 per share.The information technology provider posted revenue of $2.32 billion in the period, which also missed Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.5 billion.Insight Enterprises expects full-year earnings in the range of $9.90 to $10.10 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 NSIT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NSITSource

Textainer: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:03:49 GMT

HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) — HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) — Textainer Group Holdings Ltd. (TGH) on Tuesday reported net income of $58.6 million in its first quarter.The Hamilton, Bermuda-based company said it had profit of $1.22 per share.The shipping container leasing company posted revenue of $194.9 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 TGH at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TGHSource

Perficient: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:03:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — ST. LOUIS (AP) — Perficient Inc. (PRFT) on Tuesday reported first-quarter earnings of $26.8 million.On a per-share basis, the St. Louis-based company said it had profit of 75 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.04 per share.The results matched Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for earnings of $1.04 per share.The information technology consulting firm posted revenue of $231.4 million in the period, beating Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $230.1 million.For the current quarter ending in June, Perficient expects its per-share earnings to range from $1.08 to $1.13.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $231 million to $237 million for the fiscal second quarter._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PRFT a...

IPG: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:03:49 GMT

OXFORD, Mass. (AP) — OXFORD, Mass. (AP) — IPG Photonics Corp. (IPGP) on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit of $60.1 million.On a per-share basis, the Oxford, Massachusetts-based company said it had net income of $1.26.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1 per share.The high-powered laser maker posted revenue of $347.2 million in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $326.5 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on IPGP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/IPGPSource

Consolidated Communications: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:03:49 GMT

MATTOON, Ill. (AP) — MATTOON, Ill. (AP) — Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc. (CNSL) on Tuesday reported a loss of $37 million in its first quarter.The Mattoon, Illinois-based company said it had a loss of 42 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs and stock option expense, came to 28 cents per share.The telecommunications company posted revenue of $276.1 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 CNSL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CNSLSource

Brothers and Sisters Day: Chance to celebrate siblings’ lifelong bond

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:03:49 GMT

Sure, in 2023, there’s a “day” for everything: Tuesday is Brothers and Sisters Day.Don’t confuse Brothers and Sisters Day with International Siblings Day — that was April 10. And, like a lot of these “unofficial holidays,” the history is often vague, and hard to cite, but does it really matter?The gist behind Brothers and Sisters Day is that it’s a chance to reflect on the special bond and shared history between siblings.Now, as adults, there are plenty of reasons for brothers and sisters not to be in touch daily. With new families and responsibilities, life gets busy for siblings who grew up together, usually in the same house.If you live nearby, an invitation for a cup of coffee and a few laughs will no doubt be appreciated. If miles physically separate siblings, a video chat can put you in the same (virtual) room.While there’s no official way to celebrate — who knows if there’s actually a “Brothers and Sisters Day”...

Sysco: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:03:49 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Sysco Corp. (SYY) on Tuesday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $429.6 million.The Houston-based company said it had profit of 84 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 90 cents per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 92 cents per share.The food distributor posted revenue of $18.88 billion in the period, topping Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $18.73 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SYY at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SYYSource