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China reemplaza liderazgo nuclear del ejército en sorpresiva reorganización militar

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:50:30 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 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:50:30 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 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:50:30 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 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:50:30 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 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:50:30 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 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:50:30 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

Carlyle: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:50:30 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Carlyle Group Inc. (CG) on Wednesday reported a second-quarter loss of $98.4 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.The Washington-based company said it had a loss of 27 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 88 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 65 cents per share.The asset management firm posted revenue of $462.1 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $977.9 million, also topping Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $809.1 million.Carlyle shares have risen 19% since the beginning of the year. The stock has fallen nearly 8% 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 CG at https://www.zacks.co...

Dorian LPG: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:50:30 GMT

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Dorian LPG Ltd. (LPG) on Wednesday reported earnings of $51.7 million in its fiscal first quarter.The Stamford, Connecticut-based company said it had profit of $1.28 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $1.21 per share.The liquified petroleum gas shipping company posted revenue of $111.6 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 LPG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LPGSource

La razón por la que algunos osos se paran en dos patas como si fueran humanos

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:50:30 GMT

LONDRES, Inglaterra – Un par de osos malayos se mudaron recientemente a un nuevo hábitat en Paradise Wildlife Park del Reino Unido, y los visitantes se maravillan al verlos pararse sobre sus patas traseras como si fueran humanos. Un video compartido por el zoológico muestra a un oso malayo caminando sobre sus patas traseras.La postura es un “comportamiento natural” para “una mejor vista de su entorno o [para] oler objetos lejanos”, dijo el zoológico en un comunicado. “También intentan intimidar a sus enemigos mostrando el parche en el pecho si se sienten amenazados”.Dos osos malayos, Kyra e Inderea, se mudaron recientemente al nuevo hábitat de Sun Bear Heights. Sun Bear Heights y Jaguar Jungle abrieron sus puertas a los visitantes el 1 de abril después de retrasarse su apertura por la pandemia del COVID-19 y la salida del Reino Unido de la Unión Europea (conocido como Brexit), dijeron funcionarios del zoológico. ¿Humano o animal? Zoológico...

Denver weather: Mild Wednesday with scattered storms

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:50:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — With partly cloudy skies Wednesday, the Front Range will see below-average highs and scattered afternoon storms in the Denver weather forecast.Weather today: Storm chances continueClouds will clear through Wednesday morning leaving behind partly to mostly sunny skies in the early afternoon. Free state park admission for active military, veterans and National Guard in August Scattered storms are expected in the early to mid-afternoon in Denver with below-average highs in the middle 80s.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on Aug. 2. Weather tonight: Clearing skiesStorms will clear across the plains Wednesday tonight with clouds sticking around. Denver will see clearing skies early on Thursday morning with temperatures dipping to the low 60s.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on Aug. 2. Looking ahead: Smaller storm chances, coolerStorm chances slowly drop through the end of the week and into the weekend. Temperatures stay below average on Thursday and Friday, reaching...