February Losses Worries

Consumer confidence sinks to 8-month low on worries about inflation and Trump tariffs

A postelection high in consumer confidence after the election of Donald Trump has petered out, as the public digests major upheavals in U.S. economic policies by the new White House.

MarketWatch - 3d

Taser maker Axon brushes off DOGE budget-cut worries as stock rallies

The company is playing up up its prospects for international growth and its cloud-services business

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Student-loan borrowers struggle to access repayment plans. Advocates worry about ‘chaos.’

The Trump administration’s push for efficiency could result in student-loan borrowers receiving the bare minimum of service just as millions of them need help staying on track.

MarketWatch - 1d

Jobless claims may have just fired the clearest recession warning yet — here’s why investors should be worried

Layoffs by Elon Musk and his “DOGE,” along with signs of a slowing economy, spark questions about a potential serious stumble for the economy.

MarketWatch - 1d

Could flu shot supply fall short this year? FDA's canceled meeting sparks worries

The FDA’s abrupt decision to cancel next month’s vaccine advisory committee meeting is raising concerns about whether the U.S. will have enough of the vaccine for the next flu season.

NBC News - 1d

Puerto Ricans worry over new Trump order designating English as U.S. official language

The president's upcoming executive order making English the official U.S. language reignites a debate over what changes could take place in the Spanish-speaking U.S. territory, especially if Puerto ...

NBC News - 4h

Worried about Social Security staff cuts? Put money aside now, the agency’s former director says.

Martin O’Malley said DOGE’s involvement in Social Security will hurt beneficiaries. Brace for delays in service — and even benefits.

MarketWatch - 4h

Why the Nuggets could have reason to worry as the playoffs approach | The Kevin O'Connor Show

Denver's recent struggles against top teams in the league have started raising some eyebrows.

Yahoo Sports - 5h

The 46 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (February 2025)

The White Lotus, The Pitt, and Dune: Prophecy are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on Max this month.

Wired - Feb. 18

The 31 Best Movies on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (February 2025)

We Live in Time, Blue Velvet, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Max this month.

Wired - Feb. 20

Thunder vs. Jazz odds, line, spread, time: 2025 NBA picks, February 21 predictions from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Utah Jazz vs. OKC Thunder on Friday

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Blazers vs. Hornets odds, line, spread, time: 2025 NBA picks, February 22 predictions from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Charlotte Hornets vs. Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday

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Lakers vs. Nuggets prediction, odds, line, spread, time: 2025 NBA picks, February 22 bets by proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA best bets, predictions, and picks for the Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles game on Saturday featuring Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Nikola Jokic

CBS Sports - 6d

USC vs. Rutgers odds, score prediction: 2025 college basketball picks, February 23 best bets by proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for USC Trojans vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights

CBS Sports - 5d

Grizzlies vs. Cavaliers odds, line, start time: 2025 NBA picks, February 23 predictions from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Memphis Grizzlies vs. Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday

CBS Sports - 5d

Thunder vs. Timberwolves odds, line, start time: 2025 NBA picks, February 23 predictions from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday

CBS Sports - 5d

Trail Blazers vs. Jazz odds, line, spread: 2025 NBA picks, February 24 predictions from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Portland Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz

CBS Sports - 4d

Steam Next Fest February 2025: 30 Of The Best Demos You Can Download Right Now

We're headed into a busy part of the gaming calendar, and while there are a ton of new releases that'll be competing for your attention and your wallet, you can also look forward to an ...

GameSpot - 3d

February consumer confidence posts biggest drop since 2021 in latest sign of slowing economy

Consumers grew more pessimistic about the economic outlook in February as worries brewed about a slowing economy and rising inflation, the Conference Board reported Tuesday.

NBC News - 3d

February consumer confidence posts biggest drop since 2021 in latest sign of slowing economy

The board's Consumer Confidence Index slipped to 98.3 for the month, down nearly 7% and below the Dow Jones forecast for 102.3.

CNBC - 3d

Spurs vs. Pelicans odds, line, start time: 2025 NBA picks, February 25 predictions from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Pelicans

CBS Sports - 3d

Suns vs. Grizzlies odds, line, start time: 2025 NBA picks, February 25 predictions from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Phoenix Suns vs. Memphis Grizzlies

CBS Sports - 3d

Bonds are rising as stocks suffer February drop. But don’t count on long-term bonds as a cushion.

Bonds are up so far in February, outperforming U.S. stocks ahead of upcoming inflation data.

MarketWatch - 2d

Celtics vs. Pistons prediction, odds, line, spread, time: 2025 NBA picks, February 26 bets by simulation model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA best bets and predictions for the Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons game on Wednesday

CBS Sports - 2d

Raptors vs. Pacers odds, line, spread: 2025 NBA picks, February 26 predictions from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Toronto Raptors vs. Indiana Pacers

CBS Sports - 2d

Timberwolves vs. Lakers Odds, predictions, recent stats, trends and Best bets for February 27

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers Preview

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Cavaliers vs. Celtics Best bets: Odds, predictions, recent stats, trends for February 28

Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics Game Preview

Yahoo Sports - 15h

Trump's latest midday surprise briefly jolts the market — plus, our February winners and losers

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

CNBC - 7h

Block's 28% plunge in February leads fintech sell-off, while Stripe shows benefit of staying private

Fintech stocks plummeted in February, paced by Block's drop, but Stripe's valuation soared to a near-record high in the private market.

CNBC - 4h

From pills to new uses, here's what Eli Lilly’s top scientist sees as the future of weight loss drugs

Eli Lilly Chief Scientific Officer Dan Skovronsky spoke to CNBC about obesity pills and more on the future of weight loss.

CNBC - Feb. 20

Lakers' LeBron James, Luka Dončić discuss crunch-time dynamic after Hornets loss: 'It will go both ways'

LeBron took the last shot on Wednesday night, as coach JJ Redick rode the hotter hand

CBS Sports - Feb. 20

Why Walmart’s warning may have more to do with weight-loss drugs than tariffs

Walmart’s stock fell Thursday as quarterly earnings were expected to decline for the first time in three years, with strength in groceries and GLP-1 drug sales continuing to pressure margins.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

‘When the chips are down, Jack Nicholson is there’: Anjelica Huston on love, loss and legal drama

From being told she couldn’t act to winning an Oscar, the Hollywood star has had a wild life. She talks old flames, being tucked up in bed for her new Agatha Christie mystery, and why she’s ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

OG Anunoby returns, but Knicks can't slow down top-seeded Cavaliers in 142-105 loss

Playing the second game of a back-to-back, the Knicks were blown out by the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22

L.A. fire victims face a dilemma: Sell their burned-down homes at a loss, or pay a staggering cost to rebuild?

Homeowners have been warned not to take lowball offers — but what is a reasonable price for a fire-damaged lot in one of the country’s most expensive real-estate markets?

MarketWatch - 6d