These 12 Stocks Stand Behind Goldmans Sp 500 Optimism and Micron Stands Out

AppLovin’s S&P 500 snub makes for the stock’s worst day in 2 years

AppLovin’s $135 billion market cap and 900% year-to-date surge through Friday’s close weren’t enough to earn it entry into the benchmark large-cap index.

MarketWatch - Dec. 9

Netanyahu set to take witness stand for first time in his corruption trial in Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to testify for the first time Tuesday in a trial against him on corruption allegations

ABC News - Dec. 9

What if Charity Shouldn’t Be Optimized?

The recent trend in philanthropy has been to look for the most bang for your buck. Maybe you don’t have to.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Chiefs lock up AFC West; Buccaneers take over NFC South

A look at the playoff standings in Week 14

CBS Sports - Dec. 9

Girl, 15, was fatally stabbed standing up for friend after a break up, court hears

Elianne Andam was attacked outside a shopping centre in Croydon, south London, in September last year.

BBC News - Dec. 9

NFL Playoff Picture 2024: Updated AFC and NFC Standings, bracket, tiebreakers for Week 14

The Bills have clinched the AFC East, the Lions and Chiefs have clinched playoff berth, and 11 more playoff spots are up for grabs.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9

College Football Playoff Rankings: Oregon goes wire-to-wire at No. 1, Alabama in top 12 but out of bracket

The final top 25 rankings of the 2024 season arrived from the CFP Selection Committee on Selection Sunday

CBS Sports - Dec. 8

Buster Posey Signed a Record-Setting Contract. 12 Years Later, He Gave One Out.

The former San Francisco Giants star and current executive gave Willy Adames the only contract in team history larger than his own.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

SMU edge out Alabama as 12-team College Football Playoff bracket set

Oregon given No 1 seed in newly extended format Mustangs through despite loss in ACC title game SMU captured the last open spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff on Sunday, edging Alabama ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

SMU coach Rhett Lashlee says excluding Mustangs from CFP would be 'wrong to what college football stands for'

SMU's fate is uncertain following a 34-31 loss to Clemson in the ACC Championship Game

CBS Sports - Dec. 8

These 3 Things Are Standing in the Way of a Global Plastics Treaty

Global plastic pollution talks have stalled—but a treaty is possible if countries can agree on finances, the proper regulation of dangerous ingredients, and set limits on production.

Wired - Dec. 8

These stocks aren’t likely to beat the S&P 500 next year — for this one reason

Difficult-to-short stocks often trade at artificially inflated, unsustainable prices.

MarketWatch - Dec. 7

In a Crowd of Canned Cocktails, a Screw-Top Box Stands Out

One of the fastest-growing alcoholic drinks isn’t usually served in a bar or sold in a bottle or can. BeatBox is a fruity punch packaged in colorful cartons that have made their way into music ...

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 7

The next S&P 500 shake-up could usher in Coinbase, Block, or these other stocks

The S&P 500 index committee makes quarterly changes, with Robinhood and Vertiv among other companies that meet the criteria. But choosing new entrants is “more art than science.”

MarketWatch - Dec. 7

Football fans stand up to ‘ridiculous’ ticket-price hikes that border on antipathy

Premier League supporters are fighting to retain concession prices in the face of clubs’ desire to target ‘tourist fans’. For West Ham supporters it was a sense of values betrayed. “The club should ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

AMC enters agreement with Goldman to sell up to 50 million shares

AMC plans to use the proceeds from the sale of up to 50 million shares to “elevate and differentiate the movie-going experience” at its theaters.

MarketWatch - Dec. 6

Where Turkey stands as opposition insurgents advance in neighboring Syria

As forces opposed to Syrian President Bashar Assad make swift and significant advances in Syria, Turkey is watching closely for any spillover

ABC News - Dec. 6

Mali court frees 11 signatories to declaration calling for ruling military junta to stand down

A court in Mali has freed 11 opposition leaders who were arrested in June on charges of plotting against the ruling military junta after calling for a return to civilian rule

ABC News - Dec. 6

What would DeSantis stand to gain as defense secretary?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is in the mix to be President-elect Donald Trump's next defense secretary pick should Pete Hegseth withdraw. Political strategists Mariel Sáez and Erin Perrine join ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

WATCH: 8-year-old Michigan boy opens 7th lemonade stand for shelter dogs

Henry says he just wants "all dogs to have a good home ... and a good life."

ABC News - Dec. 5

A dangerous stand-off in Georgia

Protesters fear a Russia-leaning government has closed the door to the EU

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Trump’s Pick for SEC Chair Sends Bitcoin and Crypto Optimism Soaring

The President-elect taps regulation-averse former SEC commissioner turned cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to lead the agency, sending the price of Bitcoin past $100,000.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Remembering Art Cashin’s most valuable stock market lessons – and the stories behind them

Art Cashin was a great historian of the stock market, and he shared his teachings through stories.

CNBC - Dec. 5

Man accused of alleged war crimes in separatist region of Ukraine stands trial in Finland

A man has gone on trial in Finland on charges of war crimes allegedly committed against Ukrainian forces in a Russia-backed separatist region of Ukraine in 2014

ABC News - Dec. 5

Man accused of alleged war crimes in separatist region of Ukraine stands trial in Finland

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

Just like Cyber Monday deals are getting extended, stock market rally will continue, Goldman strategist says

U.S. stocks will be boosted by heavy inflows into index funds, corporate buybacks and a resurgence in retail activity, Scott Rubner said

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

MLB free agency: Where does the starting pitching market stand after signings of Blake Snell, Yusei Kikuchi and others?

Six of the top 20 free-agent starting pitchers have already inked new deals. What can we learn from their contracts?

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

We're downgrading a stock on tariff risk — plus, chips and software plays stand out

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

CNBC - Dec. 4

AstraZeneca appoints new China head after long-standing executive detained

Company veteran Iskra Reic moves to Shanghai after Leon Wang placed under investigation by authorities

Financial Times - Dec. 4

2024 NBA Cup standings for in-season tournament: Bucks, Knicks, Warriors, more advance to knockout stage

The 2024 NBA Cup quarterfinal bracket is set as group play wrapped up Tuesday

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Naeher stands tall, ends USWNT career with win

Lynn Williams scored the go-ahead goal in the 71st minute and Alyssa Naeher made six saves in her final match as the United States defeated the Netherlands 2-1 in The Hague on Tuesday.

ESPN - Dec. 3

Israel's Netanyahu ordered to take stand in his corruption trial after repeated delays

An Israeli court has ordered Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take the stand next week in his long-running corruption trial, ending a series of delays

ABC News - Dec. 3

Funding issues and ‘over-optimism’ behind UK failures on jobs data

Statistics agency review reveals flaws that left policymakers without a reliable unemployment figure for a year

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Joveljic, Reyes stand out as Galaxy, Red Bulls head to MLS Cup

We now have our MLS Cup matchup set and we take a look at how both the LA Galaxy and New York Red Bulls got there.

ESPN - Dec. 3

The Politics Behind the Biden Pardon: ‘Look Out for Your Own’

While the pardon is legal, the rule of law isn’t maintained by merely keeping to the letter of the law.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Timberwolves blow out Lakers 109-80 behind Randle, Gobert and tough defense

Julius Randle scored 18 points and Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Lakers 109-80

ABC News - Dec. 3

What’s Behind the Protests in Georgia?

For days, pro-Western Georgians have clashed with police over the government’s plan to suspend plans for European Union membership.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Broncos control No. 7 seed in AFC; Eagles right in mix for NFC No. 1 seed

A look at the playoff standings after every Week 13 game

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

This move by the stock market’s ‘fear gauge’ is historically bullish for the S&P 500

Traders have been rushing in to buy stocks in the final hour of trading over the past two weeks, while a gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility has dropped sharply in the wake of the presidential ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 2

College playoff bracket offers last dress rehearsal and one more chance to see where the SEC stands

The next set of College Football Playoff rankings will be released Tuesday night under heavy scrutiny before the final bracket is set on Sunday

ABC News - Dec. 2

These 12 Stocks Stand Behind Goldmans Sp 500 Optimism and Micron Stands Out

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