Posts by Liam Redmond
Instacart forecasts upbeat quarterly core profit on online grocery delivery demand
INSTACART forecast second-quarter core profit above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, betting on resilient demand for grocery and food on its delivery platform as more people shop online. Shares of the company, which also beat first-quarter core profit estimates, were up about 12 per cent in extended trading. The company, also known as Maplebear, has…
Read MoreAmazon cloud revenue, income forecast disappoint, shares slide
AMAZON.COM on Thursday reported first-quarter cloud revenue growth and forecast operating income below estimates, disappointing investors. Shares of the company fell as much as 5 per cent in after-hours trading before moderating. Amazon Web Services, the company’s cloud unit, recorded a 16.9 per cent increase in quarterly revenue, to US$29.27 billion, missing expectations of 17.4…
Read More11 Best New Shows on Netflix: May 2025’s Top Upcoming Series to Watch
This May, Netflix is in full bloom with top-notch content all month long. While it’s always hard to say goodbye to the titles leaving Netflix, you won’t feel down for long once you get a good look at the impressive array of Netflix Original series coming to the platform to take their place. With everything from…
Read MoreOil up 2% as Trump threatens new sanctions on Iran
[HOUSTON] Oil prices settled nearly 2 per cent higher on Thursday after US President Donald Trump threatened secondary sanctions on Iran after a fourth round of US-Iran talks was postponed. Brent crude futures settled at US$62.13 a barrel, up US$1.07, 1.8 per cent, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures closed US$1.03, or 1.8 per cent, higher…
Read MoreUS: Stocks boosted by gains in Microsoft, Meta
[NEW YORK] WALL Street stocks rallied on Thursday after strong results from Microsoft and Facebook parent Meta offset lingering worries about an economic slowdown. Microsoft surged 7.6 per cent following results showcasing how a strong performance in cloud computing and artificial intelligence lifted sales, while Meta advanced 4.2 per cent after earnings topped expectations as business spending…
Read MoreZach Wilson’s fiancee Nicolette Delanno teases wedding with ‘Mrs. Wilson’ bikini
The countdown is on for Zach Wilson and Nicolette Dellanno’s wedding. Taking to her Instagram, the influencer showed off a white bikini that said “Mrs. Wilson” on her tie bottoms before her wedding with the Dolphins quarterback, which is set to take place on June 28. “Soon to be🤭🤍” she wrote, including a blushing face…
Read MoreDavid Hogg clashes with an irate James Carville over Dem primary plan, calls on him to ‘win elections’
Democratic strategist James Carville and Democratic National Committee vice chair David Hogg sparred over the best strategy to help the party win elections in a heated debate on Wednesday. Tensions between the two began weeks earlier when Hogg announced plans to spend $20 million through his political organization Leaders We Deserve to primary-challenge older Democrats…
Read MoreElectronic Arts lays off hundreds of workers in latest round of cuts
Electronic Arts, the global video game company, is slashing its workforce again. The company, based in Redwood City, Calif., has eliminated several hundred positions, including about 100 jobs at Respawn, a video game development studio based in Los Angeles. “As part of our continued focus on our long-term strategic priorities, we’ve made select changes within…
Read MoreWho Is Chandra Holt? Kohl’s Fires New CEO Ashley Buchanan for Steering Business to Former Romantic Partner Who Was Colleague at Walmart
Kohl’s has fired its newly appointed CEO following an internal probe that revealed he had entered into a “highly unusual” business arrangement with a woman he was previously romantically involved with, according to a report. Ashley Buchanan, who took over as CEO of the department store chain only four months ago, was found to have…
Read MoreThis Texas county has more than twice as much dementia as the rest of the US — what’s behind it
A county in southern Texas, near the US-Mexico border, is suffering from a bit of an epidemic. Starr County has emerged as a national hotspot — not for tourism or industry, but for having one of the highest rates of dementia in the country. Roughly one in five seniors here have dementia, which is more…
Read MoreTottenham vs Bodo/Glimt Live Streaming: How to Watch the UEFA Europa League Match in the US, UK and India
Tottenham Hotspur will go all out to seek a spot in the UEFA Europa League final when they host Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt in the semi-final on Thursday night. The North London club not only seeks a spot in the final but also hopes to restore dignity after a disappointing domestic season, while ending a 41-year…
Read MoreNottingham vs Brentford Live Streaming: How to Watch the Premier League Match Online in the US, UK and India
Nottingham Forest will host Brentford at the City Ground on Thursday as they aim to get back on track after their recent FA Cup exit. With European qualification still within reach, Forest can’t afford any more slip-ups as the Premier League season nears its end. They have suffered two losses in their last three league…
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