Republicans split over strategy after US midterms disappointment

Mitch McConnell, the veteran Republican leader in the Senate, emerged from a tense, closed-door luncheon with members of his party this week with a blunt postmortem about the November 8 midterm elections. “We underperformed among independents and moderates because their impression of many of the people in our party, in leadership roles, is that they’re … Read more

Carolina Panthers could be Super Bowl darkhorse or disappointment — both are somehow likely

What does the future hold for Matt Rhule?Image: Getty Images The Carolina Panthers have the best chance of taking one of this year’s top 10 draft picks, translating that into a Super Bowl appearance the quickest in a similar journey to last season’s Bengals squad. The likeness is easy to spot. A major injury to … Read more

UN rights chief’s tenure ends in disappointment for China activists

Michelle Bachelet, once a political detainee under Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet and a doctor for tortured children, pledged to be the champion of victims when she became U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights in 2018. But as her tenure ends on Wednesday, family members and advocates for those caught up in China’s repression of dissent … Read more

Prix de la Foret: Hungerford winner Jumby set for French assignment after York disappointment | Racing News

Eve Johnson-Houghton is not ruling out a tilt at the Prix de la Foret for Jumby, who finished last of nine to Kinross in the City of York Stakes at York on Saturday. The four-year-old had earned a fifth career success seven days earlier, taking the Hungerford at Newbury. Although the respective races were a … Read more

Boxed stock slumps after earnings disappointment, analyst downgrade (NYSE:BOXD)

Jennifer J Taylor/iStock via Getty Images Boxed Inc. (NYSE:BOXD) shares fell over 20% on Wednesday after posting a big miss on earnings estimates, cutting forecasts, and fielding more bearish takes from analysts. The New York-based online wholesaler not only missed estimates for the second quarter, but significantly reeled in expectations for the full-year. An updated … Read more

Bradsell ruled out for rest of season with injury after disappointment in Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh | Racing News

Royal Ascot hero Bradsell will be out of action until next season after suffering an injury in the Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh on Saturday. A nine-length winner on his York debut, Archie Watson’s exciting colt followed up in some style when landing the Coventry Stakes in June. On the strength of that performance Bradsell … Read more

Beyond Meat squeezes higher after earnings disappointment (NASDAQ:BYND)

Drew Angerer/Getty Images News Despite cutting guidance and a significant chunk of its workforce, Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND) shares surged on Friday. According to data and predictive analytics firm S3 Partners, the stock has seen increased short-covering as of late with an 18% decrease in the total shares shorted in just the past month. Nonetheless, an … Read more

Revolve stock slides as analysts lose faith after earnings disappointment (NYSE:RVLV)

Naypong/iStock via Getty Images Revolve Group (NYSE:RVLV) shares sustained declines as analysts negatively assessed a messy second quarter earnings release. The California-based online retailer posted misses on top and bottom lines for its second quarter earnings release, owing to significant increases in expenses. Additionally, inventories grew to $208.5M, a 16% sequential leap and a stark … Read more

French GP: Lewis Hamilton says Red Bull, Ferrari in ‘own league’ after more Mercedes disappointment

Lewis Hamilton continued his strong form to qualify fourth for the French GP; Mercedes were unable to compete with Ferrari and Red Bull for top three places; Watch Sunday’s race live on Sky Sports F1 at 2pm, with build-up from 12.30pm Last Updated: 23/07/22 6:21pm Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player … Read more