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Hindustan Times
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কুম্ভ রাশির আজকের দিন কেমন যাবে? জানুন ১৫ জুলাইয়ের রাশিফল
04/16/2025 - 05:05 PM SOUTHPORT, Conn. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) will announce its financial results for the first quarter 2025 and file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, after the close of the stock market. On Thursday, May 1, 2025, Sturm, Ruger will host a webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss the first quarter operating results. Interested parties can listen to the webcast via this link or by visiting Those who wish to ask questions during the webcast will need to pre-register prior to the meeting. About Sturm, Ruger Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines, across both the Ruger and Marlin brands. For over 75 years, Ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. Our motto, 'Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens®,' echoes our commitment to these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and innovative firearms. The Company may, from time to time, make forward-looking statements and projections concerning future expectations. Such statements are based on current expectations and are subject to certain qualifying risks and uncertainties, such as market demand, sales levels of firearms, anticipated castings sales and earnings, the need for external financing for operations or capital expenditures, the results of pending litigation against the Company, the impact of future firearms control and environmental legislation, and accounting estimates, any one or more of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publish revised forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date such forward-looking statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of subsequent unanticipated events. View source version on Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. One Lacey Place Southport, CT 06890 203-259-7843 Source: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.
Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
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Donald Trump 'highly unlikely' to fire Federal Reserve's Jerome Powell
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was 'highly unlikely' to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a public statement made less than 24 hours after suggesting in a private meeting that he was leaning in favor of dismissing the head of the nation's central bank. Donald Trump made his comment about being 'highly unlikely' to dismiss Powell — 'unless he has to leave for fraud'.(AFP) Trump confirmed that in a White House meeting Tuesday night with about a dozen House Republicans he had discussed the 'concept' of dismissing Powell, long a target because of his refusal to lower interest rates as Trump wants. 'Almost every one of them said I should,' Trump said about the lawmakers who had come to talk to him about crypto legislation. He indicated he was leaning in that direction, according to a White House official. During that session, Trump waved a letter about firing Powell, but a person familiar with the matter said it was essentially a prop drafted by someone else and that the Republican president has not drafted such a letter. Neither source was authorized to publicly discuss the private meeting and they spoke only on condition on anonymity. Trump made his comment about being 'highly unlikely' to dismiss Powell — 'unless he has to leave for fraud' — during an Oval Office meeting with Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the crown prince of Bahrain. In recent days, White House and administration officials have accused Powell of mismanaging a $2.5 billion renovation project at the Fed, adding to months of efforts by Trump try to rid himself of the politically independent central banker. U.S. stocks were shaky as Trump spoke about Powell on Wednesday. The S&P 500's modest gain in the morning became a drop of 0.7% after initial reports that the president may fire the Fed chair. Stocks then trimmed their losses after Trump's later comment. Treasury yields also swiveled in the bond market but remained mostly calm. Those at the White House meeting were among the more far-right lawmakers, including members of the House Freedom Cause whose views are not always shared by other Republicans. In the Senate, Republicans have taken a more guarded approach. Some have backed Powell's performance at the Fed as they await an inspector general's review of the construction project. In a speech Wednesday, Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said if Powell is dismissed, 'you are going to see a pretty immediate response' 'If anybody thinks it would be a good idea for the Fed to become another agency in the government subject to the president, they're making a huge mistake," said Tillis, who has announced that he is not running for reelection. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., said this week that Powell 'has done a decent job.' "I don't think he's been perfect,' he said, adding that there have been times they disagreed, but 'I do believe that the chairman is calling them like he sees them.' Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee had been scheduled to meet with Powell on Wednesday evening in a gathering set months ago, but it was abruptly canceled due to votes in the House, according to a committee aide granted anonymity to discuss a private meeting.
Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
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Genie Bouchard will retire from tennis after a final appearance in Montreal
MONTREAL — Genie Bouchard, who reached the Wimbledon final and two other Grand Slam semifinals in 2014, is retiring from tennis. HT Image The Canadian will play in the National Bank Open in Montreal later this month before ending her career, Tennis Canada said Wednesday. The organization said Bouchard, 31, would be given a wild card into the tournament in her hometown. 'You'll know when it's time. For me, it's now,' Bouchard posted on social media, along with pictures of herself playing. 'Ending where it all started: Montreal.' Bouchard reached No. 5 in the WTA rankings and in 2014 won her lone singles title. She lost to Petra Kvitova in the Wimbledon final after also reaching the semifinals that year at the Australian Open and French Open. She got back to the quarterfinals in Australia in 2015, but her career was never the same after she slipped on a wet locker room floor at the U.S. Open later that year and suffered a concussion that forced her to withdraw before her fourth-round match. She sued the U.S. Tennis Association and a jury found that the organization was 75% at fault and she was 25% to blame. Bouchard helped Canada win its lone Billie Jean King Cup title in 2023 but has mostly switched to pickleball, playing just one match on tour this season. She has a career singles record of 299-230. 'She has been one of the most important figures in the history of our sport in Canada and a trailblazer who redefined what Canadian tennis could be," said Valerie Tetreault, the National Bank Open tournament director. "We are proud of everything she has done, as a player and role model, and we can't wait to see her in action one last time at IGA Stadium this summer.' tennis: /hub/tennis This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
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Ex-IND star sheds light on rumours of Jasprit Bumrah missing 4th Test; urges Gill, Gambhir to reconsider plan
Former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta weighed in on the speculation surrounding Team India's possible decision to rest Jasprit Bumrah for the fourth Test. Before the start of the series, India's head coach Gautam Gambhir already announced that Bumrah would play only three Tests in the series, and he has already played two out of the first three. The precaution around Bumrah's usage stems from a stress reaction in the back during the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney in January. Jasprit Bumrah has already claimed a couple of fifers in this series.(AFP) There is uncertainty over Bumrah's availability for the fourth Test, with Dasgupta shedding light on rumours of India's original plan of resting him in Manchester and playing him in the last match. "Jasprit Bumrah in the fourth Test, absolutely yes. I've heard rumours that the plan for him was to play in the first, third and fifth Tests. But now, when India are 1-2 behind, the fourth Test becomes very, very crucial," Dasgupta said on JioHotstar. Bumrah has picked up five-wicket hauls in both Tests he's featured in this series, and his very presence puts immediate pressure on an aggressive side like England, who prefer to dominate with the bat. Dasgupta asserted that there is enough gap between the last two Tests, and at the moment, the Manchester clash is more relevant, with India trailing 1-2 and needing the number 1-ranked bowlers to level the series. "You would definitely want the world's best bowler to play. There is an eight-day gap between the two Tests. It remains to be seen whether the fifth Test is still relevant after the fourth Test, but the relevance of the fourth Test is considerable," he added. Uncertainty over Rishabh Pant's place too Apart from Bumrah, Rishabh Pant's availability is also uncertain after sustaining an injury at Lord's. He made a dive to pick up the ball but could not get it cleanly in his hands. After sustaining a finger injury, Rishabh Pant was in visible discomfort and had to leave the field for medical attention. Dhruv Jurel stepped in as wicketkeeper during the second session on Day 1. However, Pant showed immense grit, returning to bat in both innings. In the first, he scored a superb 74 off 112 balls, including two towering sixes that saw him surpass Sir Vivian Richards' record for the most sixes against England in Test cricket
Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
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Tim Robinson, Bevon Jacobs set up New Zealand T20I win over South Africa
An unbeaten century partnership between Tim Robinson and new cap Bevon Jacobs set up a 21-run win for New Zealand in their tri-series match against South Africa in Harare on Wednesday. Tim Robinson hit a career-best 75 not out Robinson hit a career-best 75 not out and Jacobs was unbeaten on 44 as they took the Black Caps from a precarious 70-5 to 173-5 after they were sent in to bat. South Africa, who won the tournament opener against Zimbabwe on Monday, were bowled out for 152. New Zealand fast bowlers Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy took three wickets each on a pitch on which the pacemen of both teams induced false shots with short-pitched deliveries. "The Proteas put us under pressure in the power play," said New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner. But he hailed an "outstanding" partnership between Robinson and Jacobs, who came together midway through the 10th over. Robinson hit six fours and three sixes in a 57-ball innings, while the strongly-built Jacobs showed why he was signed by Indian Premier League team Mumbai Indians before making his international debut. He hit a four and three sixes off 30 balls. Santner said Robinson and Jacobs had shown that it was a good pitch for batting. "We knew we had to bowl well," he said. His bowlers responded as South Africa also lost early wickets and slumped to 62-5. Dewald Brevis slammed 35 off 18 balls, including two sixes off three balls against Henry. But Brevis holed out to a slower ball from Henry in the same over. "It was a really good pitch," said South African captain Rassie van der Dussen. 'The bowlers did their part but it was not a good batting performance.'
