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Andy Murray wins his first match at the DC Open in straight sets

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:23:00 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Andy Murray is moving on at the DC Open after beating American Brandon Nakashima in straight sets Wednesday.Cheered loudly and vociferously by the crowd at stadium court, the three-time Grand Slam champion and former top-ranked men’s player rallied to win the first-set tiebreak and broke Nakashima early in the second on the way to a 7-6(5), 6-4 victory.Murray showed at age 36 he’s still got it, slicing shots perfectly over the net and returning some strong volleys that Nakashima couldn’t handle.The British star did struggle early to handle Nakashima’s serve, leading to a tiebreak that he trailed 4-2. Fans yelled, “I love you Andy!” and chanted, “Let’s go, Andy, let’s go!” and Murray came back to win it and take control of the match. Next up for Murray in the hard-court tune-up for the U.S. Open could be top-seeded Taylor Fritz, who was set to face fellow American Zachary Svajda later Wednesday, after Coco Gauff plays Hailey Baptiste. While M...

Dentsply: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:23:00 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Dentsply International Inc. (XRAY) on Wednesday reported second-quarter profit of $86 million.On a per-share basis, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based company said it had profit of 40 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 51 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 43 cents per share.The dental products manufacturer posted revenue of $1.03 billion in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Eight analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $992.2 million.Dentsply expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.92 to $2.02 per share, with revenue in the range of $3.98 billion to $4.02 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on XRAY at https://www.zacks.com/ap/XRAYSource

Energy Recovery: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:23:00 GMT

SAN LEANDRO, Calif. (AP) — SAN LEANDRO, Calif. (AP) — Energy Recovery Inc. (ERII) on Wednesday reported a loss of $1.7 million in its second quarter.The San Leandro, California-based company said it had a loss of 3 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense, were less than 1 cent on a per-share basis.The maker of energy recovery devices posted revenue of $20.7 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 ERII at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ERIISource

Carriage Services: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:23:00 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Carriage Services Inc. (CSV) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $8.3 million.On a per-share basis, the Houston-based company said it had net income of 53 cents.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 52 cents per share.The provider of funeral and cemetary services and products posted revenue of $97.7 million in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $93.9 million.Carriage Services expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.25 to $2.40 per share, with revenue in the range of $375 million to $385 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CSV at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CSVSource

Evolent Health: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:23:00 GMT

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Evolent Health Inc. (EVH) on Wednesday reported a loss of $34.3 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Arlington, Virginia-based company said it had a loss of 37 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and stock option expense, were 14 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 9 cents per share.The health care software and consulting services provider posted revenue of $469.1 million in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $462.5 million.Evolent Health expects full-year revenue in the range of $1.94 billion to $1.97 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on EVH at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EVHSource

Ezcorp: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:23:00 GMT

ROLLINGWOOD, Texas (AP) — ROLLINGWOOD, Texas (AP) — Ezcorp Inc. (EZPW) on Wednesday reported profit of $18.2 million in its fiscal third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Rollingwood, Texas-based company said it had net income of 24 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 20 cents per share.The consumer financial services company posted revenue of $255.8 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 EZPW at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EZPWSource

Columbus Crew add former MLS Golden Boot winner Diego Rossi

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:23:00 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Crew have acquired former MLS Golden Boot winner Diego Rossi from Fenerbahçe S.K. of the Turkish league for an undisclosed transfer fee.The 25-year-old Uruguayan forward will join the Crew as a designated player. His contract runs through the 2026 season, with a club option for 2027.The move comes two days after the Crew transferred top scorer Lucas Zalarayan to the Saudi Pro League.Rossi was a major contributor to LAFC’s 2019 squad that had the league’s top regular-season record. He became the youngest player in MLS history to win the league’s Golden Boot in 2020, when he scored 14 goals in 19 matches for LAFC during a shortened campaign. He had been in Europe since 2021.“Diego is a winner and an exciting, skillful player, and we are excited to welcome him to the Crew,” Crew president and general manager Tim Bezbatchenko said. “He has a natural ability to score and create goals, and he has further demonstrated his exceptional quality over the past...

MKS Instruments: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:23:00 GMT

ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — MKS Instruments Inc. (MKSI) on Wednesday reported a loss of $1.77 billion in its second quarter.The Andover, Massachusetts-based company said it had a loss of $26.47 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.32 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.14 per share.The maker of analysis and processing equipment for semiconductor companies posted revenue of $1 billion in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $975.6 million.For the current quarter ending in September, MKS Instruments expects its per-share earnings to range from 69 cents to $1.27.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $880 million to $980 million for the fiscal third quarter._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data ...

Ashford: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:23:00 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — DALLAS (AP) — Ashford Inc. (AINC) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $1.6 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.On a per-share basis, the Dallas-based company said it had profit of $2.56. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and severance costs, were $1.57 per share.The asset management company serving the hospitality industry posted revenue of $192.7 million in the period.Ashford shares have fallen 34% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $9.20, a decrease of 34% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on AINC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AINCSource

American Financial: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:23:00 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) — CINCINNATI (AP) — American Financial Group Inc. (AFG) on Wednesday reported second-quarter profit of $200 million.On a per-share basis, the Cincinnati-based company said it had profit of $2.34. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $2.38 per share.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.85 per share.The property and casualty insurer posted revenue of $1.84 billion in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $1.73 billion.American Financial expects full-year earnings in the range of $10.15 to $11.15 per share.American Financial shares have fallen 11% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $122.75, a fall of roughly 6% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report ...