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Lindblad Expeditions today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. Sven Lindblad, Chief Executive Officer, said “We continued our growth trajectory this quarter with a 9% increase in revenue, demonstrating that more and more people are keen to explore the less traveled destinations and appreciate our dedication to providing our guests unique and valuable travel experiences.

Lindblad Reports 2024 Q2 Financial Results

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Airbnb said it is seeing slowing demand in the US, joining the ranks of other large companies that have noted consumers reining in spending last quarter.

An 'ultimate backbreaker' sparked a record plunge in Airbnb stock after earnings

The vacation rental company warned that it expected moderation in year-over-year growth in its key "Nights and Experiences" category, relative to the current quarter. It also cautioned that it was "seeing shorter booking lead times globally and some signs of slowing demand from U.S. guests." Airbnb said users booked 125.1...

Airbnb shares drop 14% on earnings miss as company warns of slowing U.S. demand

The S&P 500 lost 0.8% on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, as the prior day's stock market rebound failed to maintain its momentum. Super Micro Computer shares lost ground after the company missed profit estimates. Record operating margins helped cybersecurity firm Fortinet top quarterly forecasts, and its shares surged. Major U.S....

S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Fortinet Stock Surges on Earnings Beat


				













	This story was updated Aug. 7 at 10:52 a.m. EST Allbirds Enters the Next Phase of Transformation After Reporting a Solid Q2




	BERLIN – As Puma was announcing its second quarter results on Wednesday morning, the German sportswear company’s share prices plummeted on the local stock market, sinking to their lowest value in six months. That leaves Puma shares hovering at their lowest level in around six years.




	All this was despite the fact that, as Puma chief executive Arne Freundt insisted, the company was doing exactly what it had said it would do.




	In the second quarter, sales at Puma were down 0.2 percent to...

Challenging Times Ahead for Puma, as Shares Sink After Q2 Announcement

The 17-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner and legendary poker player, Phil Hellmuth, recently stormed out of the set during an episode of PokerGO’s popular show “No Gamble, No Future.” The poker pro, also known as the “Poker Brat,” is famous for being emotional but the latest move may mark one of his most dramatic blowups.

Phil Hellmuth Storms off Set after Meltdown during No Gamble, No Future

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A lucky traveler has won a huge $1.45 million jackpot at Harry Reid International Airport after deciding to fire up the reels of a Wheel of Fortune slot game while waiting for his flight. The Player Became Rich While Waiting for His Plane. As one of the only two US...

Harry Reid International Airport Visitor Wins $1.45M from Slot

Consumers are just not buzzing about energy drinks at the moment. Popular energy drink maker Monster Beverage missed sales expectations for the second quarter. On Wednesday, Monster reported net sales of $1.90 billion, lower than the expected $2.01 billion analysts predicted. For the three months that ended on June 30, the company reported a profit of 41 cents per share versus a 45 cents per share projection. However, recent net sales beat revenues of $1.85 billion for the same time period last year.

Monster Beverage’s Sales Fall Short of Expectations, Blames Convenience Stores

Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) and its members have paid tribute to Paul Darling, the chair of the Horserace Betting Levy Board, who passed away. Industry representatives thanked Darling for his incredible contributions and expressed sadness about his passing. The Racing and Betting Sector Lost a Great Man.

BGC and Its Members Mourn the Passing of Paul Darling

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Magnite reported mixed Q2 2024 earnings with a notable revenue beat but slight EPS miss. Revenue of $162.9 million beat analyst consensus expectations. Adjusted EPS of $0.14 fell short of the $0.15 estimate. Gross profit surged 348% year over year to $100.3 million. Programmatic advertising specialist Magnite (MGNI -2.48%) reported...

Magnite Reports Mixed Success in Q2

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	UPDATED with TKO stock gainsThe CW Narrows Losses by $33 Million in Q2 as Nexstar Ad Sales Tick Up 2%




	The UFC and WWE both saw strong gains in site fees, sponsorship dollars and live event demand in the second quarter, which boosted the fortunes of its parent company enough to allow TKO Group Holdings to raise full-year financial guidance for the second consecutive quarter.




	Total company revenue came in at $851.2 million, with adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of $420.9 million and net income of $150.7 million. The WWE’s WrestleMania 40 event and the UFC 300 and 303...

TKO Q2 Earnings Grow on Higher Site Fees, Sponsor Sales for UFC and WWE

Earlier this week, there was a $374 million jackpot up for grabs from the popular lottery game, Mega Millions. While many tried their luck, nobody guessed correctly all winning numbers 23, 29, 36, 61, 70 and the Gold Mega ball 22, from the latest draw. The Megaplier from Tuesday’s Mega...

Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to $398 Million for Friday

Reuters

(Reuters) -Under Armour posted a surprise first-quarter profit on Thursday on margins boost from selling its sports apparel at full price and lower inventory at a time when consumers get picky with what they spend their dollars on.

Under Armour posts surprise profit on higher margins, leaner inventory

Frederick County, MD

The Frederick County resident was immediately surprised by the discovery, realizing that she had won $540,000 from the Multi-Match game, turning her $2 ticket into a potentially life-altering amount. Lottery Routine Turns into Six-Figure Win for One Maryland Resident. Barnwell has been a consistent lottery player over the years, scooping...

Woman Wins $540K from Multi-Match Jackpot

Amid the sale of IGT’s Gaming and Digital business, the company recently disclosed its second quarter results. The Q2 2024 report pointed to $1.05 billion in revenue for the latest trading period, a figure that marked a decrease of 1% year-over-year. Now, the company announced a senior-level appointment as...

IGT Selects Nick Khin for President, Global Gaming Role

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Procter & Gamble is a dividend stock that is worth paying up for today.

Coca-Cola Is a Rock-Solid Dow Dividend Stock, but So Is This Dividend King That Plans to Pay $10 Billion in Dividends Over the Next Year.

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Norfolk, VA

One lottery player in Virginia was pleasantly surprised by a $100 win from a scratch-off ticket game from the Virginia Lottery. But what the lucky man thought was a $100 win turned out to be one of the second-largest prizes from the game, a whopping $100,000. The Lottery revealed details...

Virginia Lottery Winner Surprised after $100 Win Turns Out as $100K

TheStreet

The company currently has more than 1,300 stores in operation across 48 states.

Big Lots may close more than 300 stores nationwide

Wynn Resorts Tuesday announced it set a second-quarter record for property earnings, along with year-over-year increases in operating revenue and net income. Wynn Resorts stock closed Tuesday at $76.29, up 3.73 percent on the day, and continued to rise in after-hours trading. The stock is trading just above its 52-week low of $71.63. The 52-week high is $110.38.

Wynn Resorts sets second quarter earnings record

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Super Group Posts Record Q2 Results Following US Exit

Super Group has published its financials for Q2 2024, outlining record-breaking revenues in the wake of its exit from the US market. For Q2, the company...

Super Group Posts Record Q2 Results Following US Exit

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