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The U.S. labor market is expected to show signs of cooling in July, due to the gradual economic slowdown and the impact of Hurricane Beryl on hiring rates. The Labor Department’s July nonfarm payrolls report, due Friday at 8:30 a.m. ET, is expected to reflect this slight decline. However, the expected decline is in line with the Federal Reserve’s strategy for a controlled economic slowdown. “If the Fed was aiming for a soft landing, it looks like it’s done it,” said Mike Reynolds, vice president of investment strategy at Glenmede. “We’re seeing some weakness in the labor market, but nothing…

Amazon reported its second-quarter earnings on Thursday, reporting lower-than-expected revenue and a less optimistic outlook for the next quarter, sending the company’s shares lower in after-hours trading. Here are the key data: Earning per share: $1.26, versus $1.03 expected by LSEG Income: $147.98 billion, below LSEG's projection of $148.56 billion Additional metrics of interest to Wall Street include: Amazon Web Services (AWS): It generated $26 billion in revenue, according to StreetAccount Advertising: It brought in $13 billion in revenue, according to StreetAccount

NANTERRE, France — French sensation Léon Marchand continued his impressive run at the Paris Olympics, becoming the first swimmer in history to win gold in both the 200-meter butterfly and 200-meter breaststroke at the same Games. And he did it on the same night. Marchand won his first gold medal of the day in the 200-meter butterfly, setting an Olympic record with a time of 1:51.21, in an incredible comeback over Hungary's Kristóf Milák, who finished second with a time of 1:51.75. About two hours later, Marchand set another Olympic record by swimming the 200-meter breaststroke in 2:05.85. It was…

ALBA, FLORIDA — Private sector employment growth slowed in July, with wage increases hitting a three-year low, according to a report released Wednesday by payroll processing firm ADP. Employment numbers The private sector added just 122,000 jobs in July, marking the slowest growth since January and falling short of June’s revised figure of 155,000. That figure also fell short of the 150,000 job gains forecast by economists polled by Dow Jones. Wage growth trends ADP also revealed that wages among those who remained employed rose 4.8% year over year, the lowest increase since July 2021 and a slight decline from…

Las Vegas — Qualcomm’s fiscal third-quarter earnings beat Wall Street forecasts, delivering solid results and an upbeat outlook for the next quarter. In a press conference during CES 2022, Qualcomm Chairman and CEO Cristiano Amon discussed the company's performance. Following the earnings report, Qualcomm shares jumped more than 6% in after-hours trading. For the quarter ended June 23, Qualcomm's results were as follows versus LSEG consensus estimates: Earning per share: $2.33 (adjusted) vs. $2.25 expected Income: $9.39 billion (adjusted) vs. $9.22 billion expected Net income for the quarter reached $2.13 billion, or $1.88 a share, up from $1.8 billion, or…

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Starbucks on Tuesday reported quarterly revenue that missed analysts’ expectations as both its U.S. and international locations saw weaker demand. Despite the lack of revenue, the company's shares rose more than 2% in after-hours trading. Here are the financial data reported versus Wall Street expectations, based on a survey conducted by LSEG: Earning per share: 93 cents adjusted vs. 93 cents expected Income: $9.11 billion versus $9.24 billion expected The coffee giant reported third-quarter net income of $1.05 billion, or 93 cents a share, down from $1.14 billion, or 99 cents a share, in the same period last year. Excluding…

Shares of Diageo, the renowned spirits maker behind Johnnie Walker, fell more than 10% on Tuesday after it reported its first annual sales decline since the pandemic began. By the end of the trading day, the shares had recovered some losses but still closed down 5.08%. The London-based company reported a 0.6% decline in organic net sales for the fiscal year ended June 30, attributed primarily to underperformance in Latin America and the Caribbean markets. Reported net sales fell 1.4%. Despite the overall downturn, Guinness emerged as a bright spot for Diageo. The iconic Irish stout, which has seen a…

PARIS — In a modest gym north of Paris, U.S. team coach Cheryl Reeve pondered what gave her team the upper hand at the Olympics. “Depth,” she mused. “No, size. 1A, 1B.” Reeve’s assessment isn’t far off the mark. With three players over 6 feet 4 inches tall and several guards around 6 feet 1 inch, Team USA boasts a significant height and length advantage over most opponents. Their depth is equally formidable; while other nations might field competitive starting lineups, few can match the talent of the U.S.’s reserves. It’s a scenario where bench players like the WNBA All-Stars…

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