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UCLA bumps S. Carolina to top AP women's poll

UCLA claims its first-ever No. 1 spot in the Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll, knocking off South Carolina, which held the sport for 23 straight weeks.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Pfizer’s guidance bump will not heal deeper wounds

Starboard is right to take drugmaker to task for bingeing on overpriced deals

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Will a ‘Trump Bump’ Help the Art Market’s Biggest Week?

After the U.S. election, auctioneers are looking to woo reluctant bidders back. Watch these 6 bellwether artworks to see how the market performs.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 18

BBC World Service secures Budget bump in government funding

Executives warned that previous cuts left the UK struggling to counter a rise in Russian and Chinese propaganda

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Trump Bump 2.0? Experts Expect Another Audience Surge, With Caveats.

News fatigue and changing consumption habits could sap some of that enthusiasm over time, several news media experts said.

Business - The New York Times - November 6

Wall Street bankers on course for up to 35% bonus bump

Debt bankers forecast to make biggest gains as finance industry recovers from two-year lull

Business - Financial Times - November 12

Trump bump 2.0 may not pack the same punch for media stocks

The prospect of defensive sector consolidation is a better reason to buy into media stocks

World - Financial Times - November 12

Double-digit deficits are barely a speed bump for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs

Falling behind by a double-digit deficit is typically a death knell for most NFL teams

Sports - ABC News - November 13

11 bank stocks trading at low valuations, even after Trump bump

Bank stocks have had quite a run following Donald Trump’s election to a second term as president. But investors need to ask themselves whether or not some of stocks are trading too high.

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

Why the stock market’s ‘Trump bump’ could become a ‘Trump dump’

Are you sure you know more about the stock market than Warren Buffett?

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

Will Comcast’s spinoff of some cable networks give the stock the desired bump?

Investors are often hopeful spinoffs will lead to improved valuations. But one analyst questioned whether that will play out for Comcast given the decay of legacy media.

Business - MarketWatch - November 20

The M4 MacBook Pro Is So Much More Than a Spec Bump

It doesn’t look like much on paper, but this update is a big deal.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Amid Earth's heat records, scientists report another bump upward in annual carbon emissions

Even as Earth sets new heat records, humanity this year is pumping 330 million tons (300 million metric tons) more carbon dioxide into the air by burning fossil fuels than it did last year

Tech - ABC News - November 12

Chinese EV makers' go-global drive hits bumps amid Beijing's warning, failed deals

World - Yahoo News - November 14

The Trump Bump: 3 Industries Likely to See More M&A Under the New Administration

Analysts predict that Trump’s second term could be a ‘golden age’ for mergers and acquisitions.

Business - Inc. - November 15

NFL flexes Week 16 'Thursday Night Football' matchup as Broncos-Chargers bumps Browns-Bengals

The NFL is flexing a Thursday night game for the first time

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

The ‘Trump bump’ added $75,000 to my $1.3 million portfolio. I’m 39. Should I retire early and move to Europe?

“I have my eyes set on either Italy or Spain next year, where the cost of living is roughly half of what it would be in the U.S.”

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

College basketball rankings: Marquette moves up, bumps Purdue down in AP Top 25 after win vs. Boilermakers

The top of the AP poll remained largely the same with a few notable tweaks ahead of Thanksgiving

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

UCLA showcases the depth of its talent in season-opening victory over Rider

Kobe Johnson is a two-way force and Tyler Bilodeau shows off his offensive skill set as new-look UCLA opens the season with an 85-50 victory over Rider.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

UCLA blows out Boston University despite familiar shooting and turnover issues

Mick Cronin is pleased with UCLA's defensive effort in 71-40 victory over Boston U., but some of the issues that led to their loss to New Mexico return.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

A roll call on UCLA's high school basketball recruiting class might not be necessary

UCLA coach Mick Cronin said NCAA rule changes and roster instability make it likely the Bruins won't sign a class of 2025 recruit.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14

USC unveils custom Kobe-inspired cleats to be worn against UCLA

The look is modeled after the pair Kobe Bryant debuted on Christmas 2010 and is customized for the USC Trojans.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Women's Power Rankings: USC, UCLA prep to host ranked opponents this weekend

While most of the top teams stayed the same, who joined this week's rankings? Michael Voepel updates his weekly rankings.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

USC overcomes early miscues to defeat rival UCLA and become bowl eligible

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava struggles to find rhythm, but the Trojans capitalize on big plays in the fourth quarter to defeat UCLA 19-13 at the Rose Bowl.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Letters to Sports: UCLA-USC rivalry smack talk goes both ways

Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section give their opinions and thoughts on UCLA-USC smack talk, the Dodgers trying to acquire Juan Soto, LeBron James and more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

UCLA stops South Carolina's 43-game win streak

Fifth-ranked UCLA stunned No. 1 South Carolina 77-62 on Sunday, ending the Gamecocks' overall 43-game winning streak and their run of 33 consecutive road victories, giving the Bruins their first ...

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago