Mes: agosto 2024

Pochettino on the US national team: A turning point for US soccer?

Pochettino on the US national team: A turning point for US soccer?

Mauricio Pochettino, known for his attacking, high-pressing style, is set to take the reins of the United States men’s national team. The U.S. Soccer Federation has made a bold statement by securing the services of Mauricio Pochettino as its new manager. The Argentine tactician, celebrated for his work at Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success. Pochettino’s appointment is undoubtedly a stroke of luck for U.S. soccer. The former defender has built a reputation as one of Europe’s most exciting and innovative coaches. His ability to develop young talent and…
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Cisco Systems Announces Significant Workforce Reduction, Plans to Cut 6,000 Jobs

Cisco Systems Announces Significant Workforce Reduction, Plans to Cut 6,000 Jobs

Cisco Systems, a leading developer of computer networking solutions based in San Jose, California, said it will reduce its workforce by 7 percent, marking its second significant reduction this year. The decision means about 6,000 job losses from its 84,900-person workforce as of July 2023. Earlier this year, Cisco had already cut its workforce by 4,000. Despite the job cuts, Cisco reported net income of $2.16 billion for the latest quarter, a 45 percent decline from the previous year, with revenue falling 10 percent to $13.64 billion. However, those numbers still beat expectations set by Wall Street, sending Cisco's stock…
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Discovering a characteristic Italian apartment uninhabited for more than two decades: a personal journey.

Discovering a characteristic Italian apartment uninhabited for more than two decades: a personal journey.

In 2020, Kristina Knighten, 38, and her husband Paul Cordier, 46, finalized the purchase of their picturesque home overlooking Lake Iseo in Italy. They purchased this charming two-bedroom residence for €23,000 (approximately $24,973 USD). Describing their new home, Knighten shares with CNBC Make It, "It's the kind of house you picture as a kid, complete with a gable roof, center door, and quaint upstairs windows. It's ideally located, just steps from both the train station and the lake, and it almost seems too good to be true." The duo began the renovation in March this year, anticipating costs of around…
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Walmart Beats Financial Forecast, Improves Full-Year Projections on Steady Consumer Demand

Walmart Beats Financial Forecast, Improves Full-Year Projections on Steady Consumer Demand

Walmart on Thursday raised its full-year guidance following a nearly 5% increase in quarterly revenue, fueled by increased activity at its brick-and-mortar stores and online platform, along with better-than-expected sales in non-food categories. The retail giant beat Wall Street forecasts in both revenue and profit, sending its stock price up 6% during morning trading. Walmart now expects full-year sales to rise 3.75% to 4.75%, with adjusted earnings per share between $2.35 and $2.43. The outlook change marks a change from previous projections, which called for sales growth of 3% to 4% and earnings per share between $2.23 and $2.37. Despite…
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