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Stocks were up in January, which is usually a good sign for the year. But new tariffs could change that.

The “January Barometer” has been a reliable indicator for investors. But there have been exceptions — and 2025 could prove to be one.

MarketWatch - 8h

WATCH: A look at recent good news

ABC News’ Will Ganss recaps recent good news stories.

ABC News - 11h

Max Scherzer to sign 1-year, $15.5 million deal with Blue Jays: Report

The Blue Jays just landed a future Hall of Famer.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Mets signing infielder Nick Madrigal to one-year deal: reports

Mets bolster infield depth by signing Nick Madrigal, who has experience at second base and third, to a one-year split contract.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

Trump has made a good start

A series of early moves has breathed fresh life into the business community

Financial Times - 1d

Max Scherzer to sign with Blue Jays: Future Hall of Famer agrees to one-year, $15.5 million deal

Scherzer was hurt much of 2024 but is largely still successful when he's on the mound

CBS Sports - 1d

Ha-Seong Kim to sign with Rays: AL East team lands glove-first SS on two-year, $29 million deal, per report

Kim is expected to miss the early part of the season after shoulder surgery

CBS Sports - 2d

Mets re-signing Ryne Stanek to one-year deal

The Mets are re-signing right-handed reliever Ryne Stanek to a one-year deal, adding another legitimate late-inning arm to the bullpen.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Brittney Griner plans to sign with the Atlanta Dream, ending her 11-year run with Phoenix

Brittney Griner plans to sign with the Atlanta Dream, marking the end of her 11-year career with the Phoenix Mercury

ABC News - 3d

U.S. manufacturers show signs of recovery from 2-year slump. But they still face headwinds.

Sales of big-ticket manufactured goods such as cars and overall U.S. business investment showed signs of revival toward the end of 2024, but it’s unclear whether a two-year industry slump is ending.

MarketWatch - 3d

Is the tool as good as it seems?

The artificial intelligence (AI) tool has shocked US markets after bursting onto the scene.

BBC News - 4d

2024 was not a good year for death row inmates seeking mercy

Ironically, as this country gets closer to abolishing death as a punishment, that progress does not bode well for the inmates on death row who will ask to have their lives spared in 2025.

The Hill - 4d

Americans spend $900 billion a year on goods from Mexico and Canada. Tariffs could affect these prices the most.

Americans buy $900 billion a year in food, cars, TVs, toys, appliances and other goods from Mexico and Canada. The cost of these products could rise if President Trump carries out his threat to ...

MarketWatch - 6d

Name, image and goodness: How Ole Miss' Jaemyn Brakefield is using his NIL money to help raise a 16-year-old

Brakefield met Brandon Hill, who was his prep school coach's nephew, eight years ago and treats him like a brother

CBS Sports - Jan. 24

Braves sign outfielder Profar to 3-year, $42M deal

Former Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar and the Braves agreed on a three-year, $42 million contract Thursday.

ESPN - Jan. 23

Jurickson Profar signs 3-year, $42M deal with Atlanta Braves

Profar hit 24 home runs and drove in 85 runs with the San Diego Padres last season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 23

Jurickson Profar signs with Braves: Veteran outfielder lands with Atlanta on three-year, $42 million contract

Profar dominated at the plate with the Padres in 2024

CBS Sports - Jan. 23

OF Anthony Santander signs 5-year deal with Blue Jays: Report

Santander put up career numbers as a pending free agent in 2024, slugging 44 home runs with Baltimore.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 20

Haaland signs record new 9.5-year Man City deal

Erling Haaland has signed a mammoth nine-and-a-half-year contract at Manchester City, tying him to the club until 2034.

ESPN - Jan. 18

Putin and Iran's president sign 20-year treaty, strengthening ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met in Moscow on Friday to sign a broad 20-year treaty. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd breaks down how ...

CBS News - Jan. 17

Goldman CEO Signs on for 5 More Years, Gets $80 Million Bonus

The Goldman bonus vests in five years as part of a retention effort.

Inc. - Jan. 17

Erling Haaland signs stunning 9.5-year, $610,000 per week Manchester City contract extension

The Norwegian superstar commits to historic Etihad Stadium deal until 2034, with no release clause

CBS Sports - Jan. 17

Stephen A. Smith: Obama chat with Trump not a 'good look'

Sports media personality Stephen A. Smith said former President Obama’s chat with President-elect Trump at former President Carter's funeral was not “a good look.” “It wasn't a good look, but it ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Bank of America sees revenue rise across the board in upbeat sign for year ahead

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said the bank turned in a “strong” fourth quarter.

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

Shotaro Morii, 18-year-old 2-way player, bypasses Japanese baseball to sign with Athletics

Hoping to become a two-way player in Major League Baseball just like Shohei Ohtani, 18-year-old Shotaro Morii made the rare decision to bypass Japanese professional baseball entirely and agreed to ...

ABC News - Jan. 15

Motta after 13th Juventus draw: 'Not good enough'

Juventus manager Thiago Motta voiced his frustration following his side's draw with Atalanta on Tuesday, acknowledging that while they remain unbeaten, their growing tally of draws means the Turin ...

ESPN - Jan. 15

'A good decision not to quit' - Burrage secures emotional win

Britian's Jodie Burrage cries "happy tears" after winning a Grand Slam match just two months after considering quitting the sport.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Jeff Hoffman signs with Blue Jays: Toronto reunites with former first rounder on three-year, $33 million deal

Hoffman earned his first All-Star selection in 2024

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

Jimmy Carter Remembered in Washington as a ‘Practitioner of Good Works’

At a pomp-filled state funeral, mourners paid tribute to Mr. Carter and argued that he was a more successful leader than many remember. “It’s time to redeem his presidency,” a former aide said.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

'My goodness!' Vata scores 'special' equaliser for Watford

Watford midfielder Rocco Vata scores a "beauty" of a strike to level the scores for his side in their FA Cup third-round tie against Fulham at Craven Cottage.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Marta signs new two-year deal with Orlando Pride after winning NWSL Championship: "I'm staying home"

Marta has been with the Pride since 2017

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

Amad Diallo signs new five-and-a-half-year deal at Manchester United

22-year-old has had breakout season at Old Trafford Ivorian says: ‘I fully believe that we are on the right path’ Amad Diallo has signed a new long-term deal with Manchester United, committing ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

UBS’s stock hit its highest level in 16 years. The good news is the bank is about to get fined hundreds of millions of dollars.

UBS stock reached a new 16-year high after the Wall Street Journal said the bank is about to get fined hundreds of millions of dollars.

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

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