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☆ ASML beats earnings estimates despite signs of weakness
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

ASML posted a threefold jump in net profit to 1.96 billion euros ($2.15 billion) on revenue up 91% at 6.74 billion euros. Analysts had forecast net profit of 1.62 billion euros on revenue of 6.31 billion euros, Refinitiv data shows. The outlook for ASML remains strong despite belt-tightening among its client base, ASML said. "Overall demand still exceeds our capacity for this year and we currently have an (order) backlog of over 38.9 billion euros," CEO Peter Wennink said in a statement. ASML maintained a forecast for 25% sales growth this year, with sales of between 6.5 million and 6.7 billion euros in the second quarter.

When a hostile foreign nation or group releases an imprisoned U.S. citizen, the first American to welcome them home is typically Washington’s hostage deal maker in chief, Roger D. Carstens . The special presidential envoy for hostage affairs was on a tarmac Dec. 8 in the United Arab Emirates to meet Brittney Griner when she arrived on a Russian plane after almost 10 months in captivity. Mr. Carstens told the freed basketball star that he was there to escort her home on behalf of President Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken , according to a senior Biden administration official.

☆ Spring training roundup: Jake Woodford, Cards shut out Marlins
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] Mar 20, 2023; Jupiter, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jake Woodford (44) throws a pitch against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at Roger Dean Stadium. On Sunday, he hit a two-run homer in the Cardinals' 8-7 victory over the New York Mets. His counterpart, Daniel Castano, also pitched five shutout innings, giving up three hits, one walk and striking out four Cardinals to lower his spring ERA to 0.71. Blue Jays 5, Tigers 0Starter Kevin Gausman threw five shutout innings with six strikeouts and Devonte Brown hit a three-run homer to help visiting Toronto shut out Detroit in Lakeland, Fla. He has 11 hits -- including four home runs -- in 31 at-bats this spring for a .355 average.

☆ Wells Fargo upgraded this oil refiner that could rally more than 20%
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-16 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

HF Sinclair Corporation shares could have further upside in the case the petroleum refinery sells its lubricants and specialty products business, according to Wells Fargo. Read expects a similar deal could raise HF Sinclair shareholders' returns by more than 30%. To be sure, there have been no reports of HF Sinclair selling its lubricants business. HF Sinclair did not respond immediately to a request for comment. HF Sinclair shares are down 12% this year, after jumping 61% in 2022.

☆ Oklahoma Republican tells Teamsters president 'shut your mouth' in terse exchange at Senate hearing
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-08 | by ( Chelsey Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

WASHINGTON — A Republican lawmaker Wednesday told Teamsters General President Sean O'Brien to "shut your mouth" in a terse exchange at a hearing examining so-called union busting by U.S. companies. O'Brien said the International Brotherhood of Teamsters had examples of employers illegally pressuring workers not to join unions. When O'Brien said Mullin was out of line, the lawmaker shot back: "You need to shut your mouth." "You think you're smart? You think you're funny?

☆ Spring training roundup: Mets win Kodai Senga’s debut start
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Cardinals catcher Tres Barrera was responsible for the only hit and run Senga allowed, a solo shot to left in the second. Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso hit solo home runs and Tim Locastro hit a pair of RBI doubles and scored on a throwing error for New York. The Rays got their two runs from solo homers by Jose Siri and Randy Arozarena. Jake Rogers hit his third home run of spring training for the Tigers. The Athletics, who have flirted with a move to Las Vegas, played a two-game spring training series this weekend at Las Vegas Ballpark.

☆ The mouse that roared: New Zealand and the world's 2% inflation target
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-30 | by ( Lucy Craymer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Since it's arrival in 1990, the 2% inflation target phenomenon has sailed from Wellington around the globe to become the accepted norm among central banks, large and small, for grounding public expectations for what inflation ought to be. The adoption of the inflation target was followed by aggressive monetary tightening, with 90-day rates climbing to 15% in 1990. A year later, inflation had fallen to 2% and New Zealanders' inflation expectations adjusted quickly to the new paradigm. Initially there was debate about whether interest rates or money supply should be the target, but it was decided it was better to target the ultimate goal: inflation. "They did all the hard work and I just got all the glory and the title of being the most despised man in New Zealand," Douglas said.

☆ The gravity-defying space-age 'Garcia House' in Los Angeles just hit the market for $16 million. The home is suspended more than 60 feet above a cliff and has an outdoor pool. Take a look inside.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-20 | by ( Robert Davis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Architecture firm Marmol Radziner, which specializes in restoring midcentury modern homes, renovated the home in 2003. The preservation project included adding stained walnut cabinetry and a sliding glass door that opens up the living room. Roger DaviesThe home was originally designed for composer Russell Garcia and his wife Gina, according to Vogue Australia. It took the firm about 12 months to fully preserve the home. "Our goal was never to do a slavish restoration, but to create something that maintained the spirit of Lautner's work and also made sense for the 21st century," Radziner told the magazine.

☆ Wilko Johnson, 'Game of Thrones' actor and Dr. Feelgood guitarist, dies at 75
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

LONDON — Wilko Johnson, the guitarist with British blues-rock band Dr. Feelgood who had an unexpected career renaissance after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, has died. Born John Wilkinson in 1947, Johnson was raised on Canvey Island, a marshy, industrial oil town in England’s River Thames estuary. He studied Anglo-Saxon literature at Newcastle University and worked as a schoolteacher before forming Dr. Feelgood with other local friends. Johnson later said that if the band had been able to follow its managers’ instructions to behave, “I’m pretty sure we’d be multimillionaires. He released another album, “Blow Your Mind,” in 2018, and played gigs with his Wilko Johnson Band until last month.

Lara and Roger Griffiths bought their dream home … and then life fell apart. The Daily MailBefore they won a $2.76 million lottery jackpot in 2005, Lara and Roger Griffiths, of England, reportedly never argued. Then they won and bought a million-dollar barn-converted house and a Porsche, not to mention luxurious trips to Dubai, Monaco, and New York City. Shortly after, there were claims that Roger drove away in the Porsche after Lara confronted him over emails suggesting that he was interested in another woman. That ended their 14-year marriage.

☆ Kroger deal to buy rival grocery company Albertsons could be announced this week
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Melissa Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Kroger could announce a deal to buy rival grocery company Albertsons this week, sources told CNBC's David Faber. The companies could announce the all-cash deal as soon as Friday morning, sources told Faber. Albertsons' market cap is about $14.9 billion. Its stores, which now include Amazon Fresh, still command a small percentage of the overall U.S. grocery market, but sparked a wave of investment. Kroger, for example, struck a deal with British online grocer Ocado to build huge robot-powered fulfillment centers to pick and pack online grocery orders.

☆ ASML shares fall 7% after TSMC says it's cutting capital spending
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

AMSTERDAM, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Shares in Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML (ASML.AS) fell 7% on Thursday after its biggest customer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) cut its forecasts for capital spending by 10% this year, citing in part equipment delays. ASML, Europe's largest technology company, did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The company's shares were down 7.0% at 385.10 euros ($371.93) at 1259 GMT. ASML has forecast third quarter sales of 5.1 billion -5.4 billion euros ($4.93 billion-$5.22 billion). ($1 = 1.0354 euros)Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Toby Sterling; Editing by Susan FentonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Hurricane Ian had weakened to a Category 1 late Wednesday, but the powerful storm that caused life-threatening storm surges, floods that stranded people in their homes and knocked out power to more than 2 million was not over, officials warned. At 2 a.m., Ian was around 55 miles southwest of Cape Canaveral and moving northeast at 9 mph, the hurricane center said. The storm is believed to be one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded making landfall in Florida. Central and northeast Florida could get 20 inches of rain, and life-threatening storm surge remained a risk for parts of Florida’s western and eastern coasts, the hurricane center said. But it then will likely turn north and approach the northeastern Florida, Georgia and South Carolina coasts Friday, according to the hurricane center.

☆ Hurricane Ian downgraded to tropical storm as it continues to batter Florida
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-29 | by ( Phil Helsel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A flooded street is seen in downtown as Hurricane Ian makes landfall in southwestern Florida, in Fort Myers, Florida, U.S. September 28, 2022. Hurricane Ian was downgraded to a tropical storm Thursday morning, but officials have warned the powerful storm that brought life-threatening storm surges, floods that left people stranded in their homes and knocked out power to more than 2.5 million customers was not over. President Joe Biden on Thursday declared a major disaster in Florida over the devastation caused by the storm. By 5 a.m., Ian was around 55 miles southwest of Cape Canaveral and moving northeast at 9 mph, the hurricane center said. The storm is believed to be one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded making landfall in Florida.

☆ Murray says coaching mere mortals could be a challenge for Federer
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray said he hopes Roger Federer will stay involved in tennis as he heads into retirement but suggested the Swiss great is so gifted that coaching other players might prove difficult. The 41-year-old Federer claimed 20 Grand Slam singles titles, ripped up the record books and is widely-regarded as the best player ever to wield a racket. Murray said it had been an emotional night on Friday when Federer played alongside Rafa Nadal in what was his last match. "Was lucky to be here and be present for Friday night," Murray said, although he admitted when he finally decides to retire it might be a less memorable affair. Federer declined to say what his plans are, when asked on Sunday, but said being Laver Cup captain was not on the radar.

☆ U.S. travel industry urges White House to lift COVID restrictions, mask mandate
▼ + stars: | 2022-03-22 | by ( David Shepardson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

WASHINGTON, March 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. Travel Association on Tuesday urged the White House to lift COVID-19 travel restrictions and repeal a mandate requiring masks on airplanes and in other transit modes by April 18, according to a letter seen by Reuters. The White House did not immediately comment. The travel industry also wants the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to end "avoid travel" advisories for all vaccinated individuals and urged the Biden administration to avoid the future "use of travel bans from specific countries." In total, the CDC urges Americans to avoid travel to about 120 countries and territories. The mask requirements have resulted in significant friction on U.S. airplanes.

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