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Under Armour has a long way to go before it usurps Nike.

Though the company has reported impressive earnings quarter after quarter, one of its strongest points is comparatively weak when pitted against rival Nike.

That's NBA star Steph Curry.

Steph Curry's partnership with Under Armour has been a major source of growth for the company. CEO Kevin Plank has acknowledged his contribution to the brand repeatedly.

Analysts estimate that Curry could be worth as much as $14 billion to Under Armour. Читать дальше...

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It's pretty expensive to represent a state as a delegate to either political party's national convention.

The GOP primary in Pennsylvania has helped to highlight that fact. In the Keystone State, which holds its vote on Tuesday, 54 "unbound" delegates will be elected to vote freely on the first ballot of the party's big July convention in Cleveland. 

Those delegates, who are elected three-per the state's 18 congressional districts, only needed 250 signatures to earn a place on the ballot. Читать дальше...

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Warning: Spoilers ahead for "Game of Thrones" season six, including speculation.

The "Game of Thrones" season-six premiere was packed with moments big and small, emotional and shocking. But, as many season openers do, the episode felt more like a general prologue of events to come.

Based on some of the unadapted book material left, we can make a guess on where the show is going to head. In one case, fans are speculating that Daenerys Targaryen is being set up to encounter yet another Westerosi this season. Читать дальше...

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If you got syphilis in the nineteenth century, you had a few options, none of them very good.

You could take some mercury, a toxic poison that included brain damage and death among its potential side effects. You could ingest an extract of the Guaiacum tree, something the afflicted had been trying with little luck for hundreds of years. Or, well-meaning doctors might actually inject you with more syphilis, since they really didn't understand some basics about how diseases worked. Читать дальше...

At over 262 feet in height, and over 1.6 miles in width, Iguazu Falls is one of the most imposing waterfalls in the world. Tourists can experience its force by riding a powerful jet boat up the Iguazu River rapids and right into the falls.

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In 2013, 30-year-old photographer Mihaela Noroc quit her job in Romania to backpack around the world full time.

Since then, she has visited every continent except for Antarctica and a total of about 50 countries, photographing hundreds of women along the way for her project, dubbed Atlas of Beauty.

And she's still going.

"More than ever, I think our world needs an Atlas of Beauty to show that diversity is something beautiful... Читать дальше...

In an Instagram video that's gone viral, Daisy Ridley, who plays Rey in "The Force Awakens," shows how she trains for the character's major lightsaber battles. She's currently gearing up for "Episode VIII," due in theaters on December 15th, 2017.

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In late 1983, the first minivan rolled off out the factory at Chrysler. The Plymouth Voyager and Dodge Caravan transformed mobility for the suburban American family. 

Today, the minivan is a staple of the American suburban landscape. But just a couple of decades ago, the idea of a van with the driving dynamics of a car was truly revolutionary. 

At its peak in 2000, automakers sold nearly 1.4 million minivans to American families. Although the crossover SUV has taken over as the sales leader for the family-car market... Читать дальше...

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Apple delivered its March-period earnings report on Tuesday afternoon.

It missed estimates for earnings per share by $0.09, and the stock is down 8% in after-hours trading.

As expected, the company posted its first year-over-year decline in quarterly revenue since 2003.

Apple's guidance for the third quarter was also significantly lower than Wall Street expectations, indicating that the iPhone business might have one more rough quarter before it picks up again.

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Following a 4-1 first-round series loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the New York Rangers' season ended with a heated exchange during exit interviews.

According to reports, 39-year-old defenseman Dan Boyle blew up on New York Post reporter Larry Brooks for being a part of the media scrum.

Yahoo's Greg Wyshynski transcribed the incident, reporting that it began with Boyle saying, "I don’t want him here," referring to Brooks. Brooks responded, "What? You know... Читать дальше...

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Apple announced today that it sold 10.2 million iPad tablets in the last quarter — coming in a little above Wall Street's expectations of 9.4 million.

In that timeframe, Apple released the new, smaller iPad Pro productivity-focused tablet.

And while Apple still sells more tablets than any other single company, it's still a business that's shrinking like crazy:

The 9.4 million estimate that Wall Street came up with was still 25.5% lower than iPad sales over the same quarter last year... Читать дальше...

I used to work for a bank. I guess that made me a banker—otherwise known as “bankster” or “terrorist.” Not only did I work for a bank, I worked for a bank that took down the global financial system: Lehman Brothers.

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Smartphones have a bad reputation for contributing to our sense of being always "on" and the stress associated with that.  

However, there are some ways your smartphone can reduce your stress.

These are some of my favorites, accompanied by the psychological rationale behind why these smartphone features are stress reducers.

1. Location-aware reminders.

Holding information in mind is mentally taxing.  "To do" lists are useless if you don't refer back... Читать дальше...

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Apple sold 51.2 million iPhones this quarter. 

That's compared to the 61.2 million it sold in Q2 2015, making this the first time ever in the history of the device that sales fell year-over-year. 

That's not a surprise though.

Analysts were expecting Apple to sell 50.7 million iPhones, which would have been down ~20% YoY. 

In the company's last earnings call, CEO Tim Cook said he didn't think iPhone sales would be down that much... Читать дальше...

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Chipotle reported its first quarterly loss ever and a massive decline in sales on Tuesday. 

Same-store sales — at the fast-food chain's locations open for at least one year — plunged for a second straight quarter following disease outbreaks that were first linked to its food last year. 

Chipotle reported a smaller-than-expected first-quarter loss per share of -$0.88. Revenues totaled $834.5 million.

The company has given away a lot of free food to lure customers back, and in turn, this hurt sales a bit. Читать дальше...

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People love mashing things together.

And while Photoshop and other programs allow users to do that, not everyone knows how to use them. That's where Ostagram, a Russian website, comes in. The site allows users to simply upload photos and filters, and mix any two together to create a new image.

While some people are mixing personal photos with famous paintings by artists like Van Gogh and Edvard Munch, others are creating some truly terrifying combos.

These... Читать дальше...

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Online marketplace eBay's stock had a whipsaw after-hours trading session after the company reported slightly stronger than expected earnings.

The company reported earnings of $0.47 per share against analyst expectations of $0.45 per share. Revenues came in above expectations as well at $2.14 billion generated in the quarter versus $2.08 billion expected by analysts.

"We are executing our plan and making progress on our strategic priorities to ensure... Читать дальше...

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Disney provided some new info about its theatrical schedule stretching through 2019.

In addition to an ambitious movie plan announced last fall, the studio has called dibs on a few more weekends with untitled projects, including more fairy-tale adventures.

With the recent enormous success of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," and the even more surprising staying power of "Zootopia" and "The Jungle Book," Disney really looks like the studio to beat. In fact, it's... Читать дальше...

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In case you were wondering what Daisy Ridley has been up to since the incredible success of her breakout movie, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," she's been working on her Jedi skills. 

Here Ridley posted a video on Instagram of her doing wushu martial arts training (which is certainly related to the moves she'll have honed in the next "Star Wars" movie), using what looks like a practice lightsaber.

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Buffalo Wild Wings shares fell as much as 11% in after-hours trading on Tuesday after the company reported earnings that missed estimates pretty much across the board. 

The fast-food chain posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.73, short of the forecast for $1.77, according to Bloomberg.

Revenues came in at $508.3 million, also missing the estimate for $530.8 million. 

The company lowered its forecast for profits this year. It forecast... Читать дальше...

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We hear it over and over: “Debt is bad! Don’t get into debt!” But while we know this, many of us don’t listen. I don’t know why. Even I knew better and lead myself down a path of financial ruin. (Thankfully, I’ve recovered and won’t allow it to happen again)

The thing is, I fell for the lies and actually believed the hype. I just did what I thought was right based upon what I was reading and had been told by others in my situation. The sad truth is that I was just lying to myself. Читать дальше...

German company Take2 Design created a spring-loaded nutcracker. It sells for $20. 

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Athleta is encroaching in on Lululemon's turf.

The company just launched its kids' line, Athleta Girl, today, Racked reports.

The company had announced that it would be launching this line back in January.

"A girls' line is something our customers have been asking for – girls today want to dress sporty. They are living more active lives. We see Athleta Girl as an opportunity to offer her clothes that are comfortable, stylish, high-quality, built to move and will perform for her. Читать дальше...

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Twitter's stock is tanking after the internet company reported Q1 revenue that missed Wall Street targets and offered a forecast for the current quarter that was far below expectations.

Here are the key numbers:

• Q1 revenue: $595 million, up 36% year-on-year, but below the average analyst expectation of $607.8 million.
• Earnings per share (adjusted): $0.15 vs. the average analyst expectation of $0.10.
• Monthly users: 310 million, up from 305 million at the end of 2015. Читать дальше...