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The online pet-supplies retailer said Wednesday it now expects net sales to come in between $13.4 billion and $13.55 billion this year, down from a prior forecast of $13.6 billion to $13.75 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Shortly after that, Butts wrote directly to Kroenke seeking to ease tensions with Hollywood Park, where SoFi Stadium is located, and questioned whether a prior development agreement was still valid.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
The yearly rate of inflation is projected to climb to 4.2% from 3.8% in the prior month, reaching the highest level since May 2023.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
It now assumes a dividend of 74 Australian cents a share in 2026, down 7.5% on its prior forecast.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Two-thirds of people detained in jails report annual incomes under $12,000 prior to arrest.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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