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Horoscopes Aug. 3, 2023: Martin Sheen, say no to grand ideas

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:08:46 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Evangeline Lilly, 44; Michael Ealy, 50; Martha Stewart, 82; Martin Sheen, 83.Happy Birthday: Don’t let uncertainty weigh you down if applying your skills will help you reach your objective. Stay focused on what’s important to you, and adapt your skills and expertise to suit trends. You have plenty to gain if you keep your plans simple and within budget. Say no to grand ideas and concepts and yes to what works and helps you move forward. Your numbers are 4, 10, 23, 26, 33, 35, 48.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Avoid costly situations and emotional, financial or physical risks. Distance yourself from temptation and people who expect too much from you. Consider your needs and how best to make your dreams come true. It’s your life; take control and make decisions that benefit you. 3 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): High energy and intelligence will lead to opportunities that increase your profile. Your ability to show compassion and discipline w...

Bridge: Aug. 3, 2023

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:08:46 GMT

Unlucky Louie was getting a drink in the club lounge when he slipped on a lemon peel, crashed into the bar, and raised a goose-egg-sized knot on his noggin.“I’m okay,” Louie said when we got him upright.“Don’t worry,” Cy the Cynic told him. “The club’s insurance will cover you. If you bump your head, you get a lump-sum payment.”Louie needed to take out insurance as today’s declarer. He and North got to four spades, the only game with a chance, on a 4-3 fit. West led a heart, and East won and shifted to the queen of clubs.FOURTH TRUMPLouie won and cashed the three top trumps. When East discarded, Louie couldn’t afford to concede the fourth trump. He started the diamonds, but West ruffed the third diamond, and East got two more hearts.Louie could insure against a 4-2 trump break. At Trick Three he must play a low trump from both hands. The defense is helpless. If for instance East leads another club, Louie wins, draws t...

Word Game: Aug. 3, 2023

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:08:46 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — DEDICATE (DEDICATE: DED-ih-kate: To set apart for a specific use; to inscribe or address by way of compliment.)Average mark 22 wordsTime limit 35 minutesCan you find 29 or more words in DEDICATE? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — PHENOMENA pane panne peahen peen penne peon phone poem pome pone heap hemp henna home hone hope enema name nape neap neon none omen open mane mean moan mope aeon ahem amen anemone anonTo 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.Con...

Myers: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:08:46 GMT

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Myers Industries Inc. (MYE) on Thursday reported net income of $10.6 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Akron, Ohio-based company said it had net income of 29 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 35 cents per share.The maker of plastic products posted revenue of $208.5 million in the period.Myers expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.55 to $1.85 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 MYE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MYESource

Oaktree Specialty Lending: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:08:46 GMT

LOS ANGLES, Calif. (AP) — LOS ANGLES, Calif. (AP) — Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp. (OCSL) on Thursday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $36.7 million.On a per-share basis, the Los Angles, California-based company said it had net income of 48 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 62 cents per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 63 cents per share.The specialty finance company posted revenue of $101.9 million in the period, which beat Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $101.3 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on OCSL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/OCSLSource

Acushnet: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:08:46 GMT

FAIRHAVEN, Mass. (AP) — FAIRHAVEN, Mass. (AP) — Acushnet Holdings Corp. (GOLF) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $74.7 million.On a per-share basis, the Fairhaven, Massachusetts-based company said it had net income of $1.09.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 93 cents per share.The golf products maker posted revenue of $689.4 million in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $674.8 million.Acushnet expects full-year revenue in the range of $2.35 billion to $2.4 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on GOLF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GOLFSource

Enviva: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:08:46 GMT

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Enviva Inc. (EVA) on Wednesday reported a loss of $55.8 million in its second quarter.The Bethesda, Maryland-based company said it had a loss of 82 cents per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 79 cents per share.The master limited partnership posted revenue of $301.9 million in the period, which also did not meet Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $314.4 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on EVA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EVASource

Armada Hoffler Properties: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:08:46 GMT

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Armada Hoffler Properties Inc. (AHH) on Thursday reported a key measure of profitability in its second quarter. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations.The real estate investment trust, based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, said it had funds from operations of $28.3 million, or 32 cents per share, in the period.The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for funds from operations of 31 cents per share.Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry. It takes net income and adds back items such as depreciation and amortization.The company said it had net income of $11.7 million, or 13 cents per share.The real estate company posted revenue of $165.9 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $60 million, also beating Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $58.3 million.Armada Hoffler Properties expects full-year funds from operations in the ran...

Patria Investments: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:08:46 GMT

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (AP) — GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (AP) — Patria Investments Ltd. (PAX) on Thursday reported net income of $35.7 million in its second quarter.The Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands-based company said it had profit of 25 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 30 cents per share.The private-market investment firm posted revenue of $78.6 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $60.8 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PAX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PAXSource

Walker & Dunlop: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:08:46 GMT

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Walker & Dunlop Inc. (WD) on Thursday reported earnings of $27.6 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Bethesda, Maryland-based company said it had net income of 82 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 98 cents per share.The provider of commercial real estate financial services posted revenue of $272.6 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 WD at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WDSource