Surge Propels Wessington

Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week

Mortgage demand for both homebuying and refinancing reacted to yet another drop in mortgage rates, which are now down for the sixth straight week.

CNBC - Mar. 12

NHL Power Rankings: Hurricanes surging despite trade deadline drama surrounding Mikko Rantanen

Carolina is picking up steam at the right time

CBS Sports - Mar. 12

Rheinmetall sales surge 36% in 2024, as company forecasts 'major' military order boom

Last year's sales boom helped push Rheinmetall's operating profit to a record high.

CNBC - Mar. 12

Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week

Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest rate since October of last year, and that pushed demand even higher last week, after a substantial jump the previous week.

NBC News - Mar. 12

U.S. budget deficit surged in February, passing $1 trillion for year-to-date record

The U.S. debt and deficit problem worsened during President Donald Trump's first month in office.

CNBC - Mar. 12

Gold surges above $3,000 for the first time as investors seek a haven from Trump tariffs

Some 52% of global fund managers told Bank of America in a survey that they view gold as "the best hedge against a full-blown trade war."

CNBC - Mar. 14

OLSH survives late fourth quarter Central Cambria surge to advance to PIAA semifinals

OLSH survived a late comeback attempt from Central Cambria as it punched its ticket to the PIAA girls 3A semifinals Friday night at Norwin.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

In career night, Tari Eason (30 points) extends his surge for streaking Rockets

Tari Eason has been elite offensively since returning from injury, including a career-high 30 points in Houston’s blowout win over rival Dallas.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

St. John’s wins first Big East Tournament since 2000 with second-half surge vs. Creighton

NEW YORK — The last time St. John’s won the Big East Tournament, RJ Luis Jr. wasn’t born yet. Neither were Zuby Ejiofor or Kadary Richmond. Rick Pitino was coaching the Boston Celtics — a job he ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

How the U.S. is losing ground to China in nuclear fusion, as AI power needs surge

For decades, the U.S. has led the race to clean, limitless nuclear fusion energy. Now China is catching up, spending twice as much and building projects faster.

CNBC - 6d

Lehigh surges past Army in second half to win women's Patriot League Tournament title, 74-62

Maddie Albrecht had 13 points and 10 rebounds, and Colleen McQuillen and Lily Fandre also scored 13 points, leading well-balanced Lehigh to the Patriot League Tournament championship with a 74-62 ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

XRP surges after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says SEC is dropping its lawsuit against the company

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said Wednesday that the SEC is no longer pursuing its appeal in the case against the payments company.

CNBC - 3d

Italian postal service sees surge in mail for Pope Francis, much sent from children

The Italian postal service has seen a huge increase in mail addressed to Pope Francis since his Feb. 14 hospitalization

ABC News - 3d

Iberdrola chair warns of surge in Spanish power prices if country shuts nuclear plants

Ignacio Galán urges Madrid government to avoid repeating Germany’s ‘big mistake’

Financial Times - 2d

ThyssenKrupp’s warship division expects its market size to triple as defense spending surges

That comes on the back of the German parliament voting in favor of a major fiscal package, which includes changes to debt policies for higher defense spending.

CNBC - 2d

Micron gets boost with surging AI memory-chip sales; shares jump on earnings beat

Shares of memory-chip maker Micron Technology Inc. jumped in extended trading Thursday after the company’s fiscal second quarter showed that it is still seeing a boost from AI, with its ...

MarketWatch - 2d

Heat slide reaches 10 with leads again botched in 102-98 loss to surging Rockets

MIAMI — No, not the type of double digits of choice. But the double digits of reality. So make it a 10-game losing streak for the Miami Heat, this time done in by an opponent with a streak of its ...

Yahoo Sports - 19h

Late surge gives Hamlin a chance to win a second-straight State A boys basketball crown

Hamlin closed with a 17-3 scoring run in the fourth quarter to beat RC Christian in a semifinal game in the state A boys basketball tournament

Yahoo Sports - 19h

S&P 500 tumbles into ‘correction’ on fresh Trump tariff threats

Gold surges to all-time high as investors seek safety amid doubts over Ukraine ceasefire

Financial Times - Mar. 13

NYC Subway Crime Report Shows Random Assaults Outnumber Robberies

While crime remains rare in the New York City subway, a surge in unpredictable attacks, not motivated by theft, signals a worrisome shift.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

Gold price hits $3,000 as trade tensions mount

Demand for the precious metal has surged amid economic uncertainty over the impact of the global trade war.

BBC News - Mar. 14

London expands CCTV network in ‘tech race against crime’

Councils rush to tool up with AI cameras as police grapple with surge in street crime

Financial Times - 4d

Can Europe’s New Military Spending Help Its Economies?

The continent’s leaders hope a surge of investment, to fill a security void left by the United States, can ignite growth. It won’t be easy.

The New York Times - 3d

How new professional sports leagues like SailGP are putting women at the fore

As women’s sports surge in popularity, professional leagues are increasingly touting the value of female athletes.

NBC News - 3d

No. 11 Drake shocks No. 6 Missouri in men's NCAA Tournament

Drake's defense made it tough for Missouri to score, and the Bulldogs held off the Tigers' late surge to advance to the second round.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Nique Clifford leads Colorado State over Nevada 67-59 in Mountain West Conference Tournament

Nique Clifford totaled 25 points and 14 rebounds to propel Colorado State to a 67-59 victory over Nevada in the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Conference Tournament on Thursday night. Kobe ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

US turns to Denmark as it hunts for eggs despite Trump’s threat over Greenland

Danish Egg Association says US asked if it could export eggs as prices surge despite president’s promise to lower them. The United States has asked Denmark and other European nations if they can ...

The Guardian - Mar. 14

Guinness sees a resurgence as more Americans consume the Irish stout

Guinness is experiencing a surge in popularity across the U.S., with more Americans embracing the iconic Irish stout just in time for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

CBS News - Mar. 14

Michigan basketball pounces on Purdue for first Big Ten semifinal appearance since 2021

Michigan basketball score: The Wolverines surged in the second half to beat Purdue and return to the Big Ten semifinals first time since 2021.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest LIVE Updates, watch live, score, analysis, highlights

Slumping Ipswich Town welcome top-four chasers Nottingham Forest to Portman Road on Saturday with the hopes of a late-season surge and great escape.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Bread Lines and Salty Drinking Water: Israeli Aid Block Sets Gaza Back Again

Shipments surged into Gaza after Israel and Hamas reached a cease-fire, even if they weren’t enough. Then Israel blocked the border again to pressure Hamas in truce talks.

The New York Times - Mar. 15

Aid group in Haiti temporarily shutters hospital after gangs attack convoy evacuating medical staff

Doctors Without Borders says that four of its vehicles came under fire while they evacuated staff from a hospital in Haiti’s capital as gang violence surges

ABC News - 5d

Iowa State women's basketball: Cyclones storm back to beat Princeton in NCAA Tournament

Iowa State Cyclones women's basketball used a giant second-half surge to beat Princeton in a First Four game of the March Madness NCAA Tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Trump: Tesla vandals should face 20 years in jail, be sent to El Salvador

President Donald Trump seemed to issue a warning to individuals who participate in Tesla vandalisms, as reports of destruction of vehicles surge across the country.

ABC News - 9h

In full-circle moment, NBA TV’s John Wall praises Jalen Green and his former Houston team

In a full-circle moment, former guard John Wall had kind words for Jalen Green and the surging Rockets (who Wall played for early in the rebuild).

Yahoo Sports - 5h

How Americans are spending their retirements at sea

The U.S. is seeing a surge of retirements as more than 4 million people will turn 65 this year. Some are choosing a life at sea for their golden years. CBS News' Nancy Chen has more.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Climate change could be threatening satellites as they orbit in space: Study

The ongoing surge of greenhouse gas emissions in the near-Earth environment could cause dramatic declines in the number of satellites orbiting the planet by the end of the century, a new study has ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

Cracks are emerging in the idea of America's economic exceptionalism

The U.S. economy and equity markets may be underperforming this year due to a surge in policy uncertainty, a decline in consumer sentiments, a delay in business investment, and a gradual weakening ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

How to protect yourself as fraud losses hit $12.5 billion in 2024

A new FTC report reveals a sharp rise in fraud losses, with 2.6 million consumers reporting scams in 2024. With financial fraud surging, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares how to ...

CBS News - Mar. 13

Egg prices are falling, with a dozen now less than $5

After surging for much of the year, egg prices have declined sharply over the past week as consumers pulled back on purchases, allowing supplies to resettle at more normal volumes.

NBC News - Mar. 14

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