Michele Morales

Goldman Sachs is set to report its second-quarter results on Monday, sparking excitement on Wall Street. With the financial sector recovering after a slow 2023, analysts are eager to see how the investment giant will fare. Goldman Sachs Market Forecast Earnings: Analysts polled by LSEG expect earnings per share of $8.34. Income: LSEG estimates revenue will reach $12.46 billion. Trading revenue: StreetAccount expects fixed income revenue of $2.96 billion and equity revenue of $3.17 billion. Banking Investment: StreetAccount forecasts investment banking revenue to reach $1.80 billion. Goldman Sachs: A heavy dependence on volatile markets Goldman Sachs relies heavily on investment…

Ewan Mitchell, like many, is used to anonymity. However, that changed during a recent trip to Manhattan, when a hotel concierge surprised him with the question, "You didn't put on your eyepatch?" It was a nod to his role as Aemond Targaryen, the one-eyed warrior who rides a dragon in "House of the Dragon." Mitchell, who doesn't usually wear an eye patch, is still getting used to being recognized in public. "I didn't think people would recognize me, but they do," he noted. "I think it's because of my big chin." One afternoon in May, Mitchell, 27, was sipping a…

According to French pollsters' projections based on preliminary results, France appears to be heading for a prolonged political stalemate, as no party or coalition has won an absolute majority of parliamentary seats. Experts suggest the immediate path forward is unclear. The country could face months of political instability, with President Emmanuel Macron facing a deeply divided parliament that includes two blocs staunchly opposed to him. "Without an absolute majority, the government will be at the mercy of opposition parties that will unite to overthrow it," said Dominique Rousseau, professor emeritus of public law at the Panthéon-Sorbonne University in Paris. Projections…

Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, a name synonymous with mixed martial arts (MMA), has carved out a unique path for himself, venturing beyond the confines of the octagon into the world of racing and acting. This episode of Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour delves into Cerrone’s remarkable journey, exploring his motivations and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Passion for speed Cerrone’s move to racing stems from a lifelong passion for motorsports. Growing up in a family of racers, he was exposed to the thrill of competition at an early age. This passion eventually led him to off-road racing, where he found…

Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Friday following the release of US inflation data for June. The news, which showed inflation hitting a three-year low of 3%, gave the Federal Reserve more leeway for potential rate cuts in the coming months. Core inflation data also came in slightly lower than expected. Yen Strengthens on Suspected Intervention The Japanese yen surged against the U.S. dollar after the release of U.S. inflation data. The unexpected move prompted analysts and traders to suspect intervention by Japan's Ministry of Finance. The currency jumped from around 161.52 on Thursday evening to 158.55 at noon Tokyo time,…