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Citigroup defied analysts' expectations on Friday, reporting a strong second quarter, fueled by a surge in Wall Street activity. The strong performance comes as the bank grapples with ongoing regulatory concerns. Profit and revenue forecasts Citigroup beat analysts' estimates for both profit and revenue. Earnings per share reached $1.52, beating expectations of $1.39. Total revenue rose to $20.14 billion, beating expectations of $20.07 billion. Breakdown of figures The bank's net income jumped 10% year over year to $3.22 billion, or $1.52 a share. Equity trading revenues rose a significant 37%, driven by strong derivatives and growing hedge fund balances. The…

Alec Baldwin's complicated legal battle over the fatal shooting on the set of the movie "Rust" will go to trial this week in New Mexico. A jury will determine whether his involvement in the death of the film's cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, amounts to manslaughter. The incident occurred on October 21, 2021, when a gun Baldwin was handling fired a live round, killing Hutchins and wounding the director, Joel Souza. The gun was supposed to be loaded with inactive rounds that could not be fired. The initial news of Baldwin’s criminal charges shocked Hollywood, where many industry professionals believe that on-set…

Russia is unlikely to make significant territorial gains in Ukraine in the coming months, U.S. officials say, given its poorly trained troops and Ukraine’s robust defenses, now bolstered by Western munitions. During the spring and early summer, Russian troops attempted to advance out of the city of Kharkiv and renew their offensive in eastern Ukraine, capitalizing on the capture of Avdiivka. However, these efforts resulted in thousands of Russian casualties and very little territorial gains. This shift represents a significant change in the dynamics of the war, which had recently favored Moscow. While Russian forces continue to inflict damage, their…

The NBA offseason is fertile ground for hypothetical battles, and this year’s hottest topic pits the legendary 1992 Dream Team against the star-studded 2024 U.S. squad. A battle through the ages Comparing teams from different eras is a challenge. Veteran bookie Jeff Sherman acknowledges the difficulty, with some favoring the Dream Team's experience and others leaning toward the firepower of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Jayson Tatum in 2024. A betting line takes shape Sherman, seconding the debate, suggests a starting line of Dream Team -2.5, given the recent news of Kawhi Leonard's retirement and Kevin Durant's injury. Industry veteran…

The European Union (EU) has accused Elon Musk’s social media platform X of deceptive practices and failing to comply with the bloc’s online content regulations. The move marks the first major enforcement action under the EU’s recently enacted Digital Services Act (DSA). A deceptive verification system The EU takes particular issue with X’s verification system, which allows anyone to purchase a coveted blue checkmark along with their username. This, the EU says, undermines the original purpose of verification: to identify legitimate accounts of public figures and organizations. The misleading nature of the paid checkmark could confuse users and potentially expose…