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How major US stock indexes fared Monday 7/3/2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:14 GMT

Stocks drifted higher Monday as momentum slowed on Wall Street following a powerful rally to start the year. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1%, rising to its highest level since April 2022. The Dow rose less than 0.1%. The Nasdaq composite rose 0.2%. Tesla rose after it said the number of vehicles it delivered during the spring surged from a year earlier. Much of the rest of the market was quieter. The U.S. stock market closed at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time and will remain shut Tuesday in observance of Independence Day.On Monday:The S&P 500 rose 5.21 points, or 0.1%, to 4,455.59.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 10.87 points, or less than 0.1%, to 34,418.47.The Nasdaq composite rose 28.85 points, or 0.2%, to 13,816.77.The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 8.05 points, or 0.4%, to 1,896.78.For the year:The S&P 500 is up 616.09 points, or 16%.The Dow is up 1,271.22 points, or 3.8%.The Nasdaq is up 3,350.29 points, or 32%.The Russell 2000 is up 135.53 points, or 7.7%.Source

A new women’s hockey league launches in January. There’s plenty of work to do before then

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:14 GMT

Jayna Hefford gets goose bumps thinking about what it will be like when the puck drops in January on a new women’s hockey league featuring the world’s best players.The stage is set for that after a new ownership group bought out the Professional Hockey Federation and members of the Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association unanimously ratified a collective bargaining agreement and constitution. Still, amid her excitement about a banner achievement in the sport, the Hockey Hall of Famer and PWHPA chairwoman understands there’s more to do.“From a league perspective, the work is really just beginning,” Hefford said.WHAT DO WE KNOW?The PHF is gone after a group headed by Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Mark Walter and including tennis great and women’s sports icon Billie Jean King purchased assets to pave the way for the one sustainable league so many players have been working for.Those players will go into the pool of available talent for the new...

Tesla, Rivian rise; Apple, AstraZeneca fall, Monday, 7/3/2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:14 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Monday:Tesla Inc., up $18.05 to $279.82.The electric vehicle maker reported strong second-quarter deliveries.Netflix Inc., up 95 cents to $441.44.The streaming entertainment giant is reportedly developing more targeted advertising formats.AstraZeneca Plc., down $6.32 to $65.25.The drug developer’s development update for a potential lung cancer treatment disappointed investors.Goldman Sachs Group Inc., up $4.07 to $326.61.The investment bank is reportedly considering ending its partnership for consumer banking products with Apple.Fidelity National Information Services Inc., up $3.30 to $58.Private equity firms are reportedly interested in buying the financial technology company’s Worldpay business.Rivian Automotive Inc., up $2.90 to $19.56.The electric vehicle gave investors an encouraging update on second-quarter deliveries.Freeport McMoRan Inc., up 76 cents to $40.76.The copper mining company...

Hegerberg seeks to emulate Messi and win World Cup to sate unfulfilled career with Norway

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:14 GMT

She has often been described as the Lionel Messi of women’s soccer because of her scoring feats.Now Ada Hegerberg is looking to accomplish what the Argentinian great finally achieved a few months ago and win a World Cup to sate a largely unfulfilled international career.A total of three goals across three major international tournaments for Norway doesn’t do justice to one of the greatest scorers in the history of the women’s game. Hegerberg, after all, has netted more goals in the Champions League — the highest stage in women’s soccer at club level — than any player, with 59. She became the record holder at the age of 24.With Lyon, she’s a six-time Champions League winner, an eight-time French league winner and a six-time French Cup winner. She has a scoring average of more than a goal per game for Lyon, European soccer’s most decorated team.Oh, and of course, she was the first female winner of the Ballon d’Or in 2018 at an award ceremony in Paris marred by a French DJ asking...

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts higher ahead of July 4th holiday in US

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:14 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks drifted higher Monday as momentum slowed on Wall Street following a powerful rally to start the year. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1%, rising to its highest level since April 2022. The Dow rose less than 0.1%. The Nasdaq composite rose 0.2%. Tesla rose after it said the number of vehicles it delivered during the spring surged from a year earlier. Much of the rest of the market was quieter. The U.S. stock market closed at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time and will remain shut Tuesday in observance of Independence Day.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting Monday as momentum slows on Wall Street following its powerful rally to start the year.The S&P 500 was virtually unchanged in midday trading, hanging close to its highest level since April 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 9 points, or less than 0.1%, at 34,416, as of 11:10 a.m. Eastern time, while the Nasdaq composite was basically flat.Tesla wa...

Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves agree on max contract extension

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:14 GMT

The Minnesota Timberwolves have made it clear: They’re going to build around Anthony Edwards.The Timberwolves and Edwards agreed on a max extension on Monday — five years, $207 million, with a chance of the deal reaching $260 million, agent Bill Duffy confirmed to The Associated Press.Edwards’ new contract will begin in the 2024-25 season. He becomes the fourth player to get the maximum rookie-scale extension so far this summer, joining Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton, Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball and Memphis’ Desmond Bane.His deal would reach the supermax level if he makes an All-NBA team.Edwards was an All-Star for the first time this past season, and he has gotten better in each of his first three years with the Timberwolves.His scoring, rebound, assist, steal and shooting numbers have increased each season. Edwards averaged 24.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.6 steals on 46% shooting this past season — while shooting 37% from 3-point range.Only nine...

Poderoso fuego artificial le explota en la cara, provocándole heridas graves

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:14 GMT

CARY, Illinois — Un poderoso fuego artificial explotó en la cara de un hombre de Illinois, Chicago, hiriéndolo de gravedad, mientras intentaba determinar por qué no había detonado, dijeron las autoridades el lunes. El fuego artificial fue uno de los muchos fuegos artificiales de grado comercial que poseía el hombre de 58 años en una reunión del domingo por la noche en Cary, Illinois, dijo la oficina del alguacil del condado de Lake. “Encendió fuegos artificiales, que no detonaron como se esperaba”, dijo la oficina del alguacil. “El hombre miró dentro del tubo que albergaba los fuegos artificiales y se descargó, golpeándole la cara y luego explotando”. Se eleva a 10 la cifra total de heridos tras tiroteo masivo en club nocturno de Kansas Por qué EEUU recomienda reconsiderar los viajes a China El hombre, cuyo nombre no fue revelado, se encontraba en estado crítico en un hospital. Se entregaron otros fuegos artificiales a un escuadró...

Where can you watch the July 4th F-16 flyovers in Colorado?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Colorado Air National Guard will perform flyovers across the state with F-16C Vipers to celebrate the nation's independence on Tuesday, July 4.“Our nation’s independence is again celebrated by the triumphant ‘sound of freedom’ from the mighty F-16 Viper,” U.S. Air Force Col. Jeremiah Tucker said.The jets will take off from Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora around 10 a.m. and fly until 12:30 p.m. Where to watch Colorado’s 4th of July fireworks, drone shows this year With possible severe weather in the forecast, some of the planned flyovers could be canceled. The flyovers are scheduled in several places across the state:Crested ButteDenver metroFirestoneGranbyGrand LakeGreeleyMonumentSilverton/OurayTellurideVailWellingtonThis year also marks 100 years of military aviation in Colorado.

'Nuisance' mountain lion relocated after multiple incidents in Pagosa Springs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A mountain lion that was suspected of grabbing a dog at a Pagosa Springs park was safely relocated far away from the southwestern Colorado town.Colorado Parks and Wildlife said they have encountered this lion on multiple occasions causing a nuisance in areas across Pagosa Springs.Most recently, the mountain lion was suspected of grabbing a dog at Yamaguchi Park along the San Juan River. Thankfully, CPW said the dog survived. Horse rescue loses thousands of dollars after fields washed out On Friday, rangers found the lion under a porch at a neighboring home. The rangers used a dart gun to tranquilize the animal and give it a health assessment.Colorado Parks and Wildlife successfully relocated a mountain lion that was suspected of grabbing a dog. (Colorado Parks and Wildlife)Colorado Parks and Wildlife successfully relocated a mountain lion that was suspected of grabbing a dog. (Colorado Parks and Wildlife)From there, the mountain lion was tagged, loaded into a trap,...

Man fatally shot in Pompano Beach, investigation underway

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:14 GMT

A man was killed in a shooting incident in Pompano Beach, prompting an investigation by Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide detectives.The incident occurred around 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, in the vicinity of Northwest 17th Terrace and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Pompano Beach. Broward County Regional Communications received a call reporting the shooting, leading BSO deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue to respond swiftly. Upon arrival, deputies discovered an adult male identified as 35-year-old Donelle Hunter, who had sustained a gunshot wound. Emergency medical personnel rushed Hunter to Broward Health North, where he was later pronounced dead.If you have any information on this crime, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.