Author: Max Smith

U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday as markets looked to extend the record gains that were talked about on Wall Street in the first quarter of this year.The S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose about 0.3% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) rose about 0.2%. The Nasdaq Composite Index (^IXIC), which has a high proportion of high-tech stocks, rose more than 0.3% to take the top spot.Wall Street took a break from Monday's gains, with all three major indexes slightly lower. But the latest signal from Oppenheimer Asset Management strategist John Stoltzfus is that he raised his 2024 S&P 500 price target…

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of NFL's new kickoff rules This is one of the most significant changes to the NFL rulebook to date. One effect of the XFL-style kickoff was the elimination of surprise onside kicks.Teams must declare when attempting an onside kick. They can only get it twice per game, and neither can come before the fourth quarter.”With this formation, there's no such thing as a surprise onside kick, because a kick that falls short of the landing zone is a no-kick and the ball goes to number 40,” Competition Committee Chairman Rich McKay said. Ta. “That ship has sailed. There are certainly…

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BlackRock (BLK) CEO Larry Fink comes days after the giant Texas retirement system withdrew $8.5 billion from its money management company for allegedly engaging in a “boycott” of the fossil fuel industry. , reiterated its commitment to investing in oil and gas companies.BlackRock said in its annual shareholder letter released Tuesday that Fink has “never supported exiting traditional energy companies” and currently invests more than $300 billion in such companies. are investing.”The reason we invest in these energy companies is simple: it's our customers' money,” Fink said. “If they want to invest in hydrocarbons, we give them every opportunity to…

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March 26, 2024 SIU professor seeks information and artifacts about the history of women's collegiate sports at the university Written by Christy Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — As Southern Illinois University Carbondale celebrates Women's History Month, a sports studies professor is gathering information and photos to document the school's groundbreaking role in women's college athletics. . Bobby Knapp, associate professor of sports studies with cross-appointments in women's, gender, and sexuality studies, has strong ties to SIU and its women's athletics administration, as well as women's coaches to the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW). said. He also noted that some…

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March 13th, House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill,the protect americansForeign Adversary Control Applications Acttargeted at companies based in Beijing part time dance Sell ​​TikTok within the next six months. If this split doesn't happen, U.S. app stores will be forced to remove TikTok from their platforms. Lawmakers and Congress are concerned about the national security risks posed by TikTok, as the app can spread misinformation and misuse sensitive data of U.S. citizens.Prominent political opponents agree and pass 352-65 in the House.one of the few recent bipartisan decisions. President Biden also said: If the Senate passes it, he will sign…

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topline financial credit unionTop Line Leaders Hike Capitol Hill with Minnesota Credit Union NetworkTopLine Financial Credit Union Advocates for Members in Washington, DCTop Line Leaders Hike Capitol Hill with Minnesota Credit Union NetworkMAPLE GROVE, Minn., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — topline financial credit uniona member-owned Twin Cities-based financial services cooperativevisited the Capitol in Washington, DC from March 3 to March 7, 2024 as part of the annual American Credit Union Government Affairs Conference, the credit union industry's largest advocacy event.During the conference, top-line executives and stakeholders, along with more than 6,000 other credit union professionals, board members, and Minnesota…

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Advisory Board supports the company's ambitious growth trajectory following strong financial performance in 2023Denver, March 26, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Direct Defense, a leading information security services company, today announced the establishment of an advisory board. The advisory board will consist of industry experts with a proven track record in scaling cybersecurity businesses to support the company's growth trajectory. Patti Wright, a cybersecurity expert and serial entrepreneur, will serve as the board's first strategic advisor and will focus on strengthening Direct Defense's service delivery, operational efficiency, and scalability. Mr. Wright will also play an active role in interviewing and expanding the advisory board,…

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GroupM, the media buying arm of advertising giant WPP, plans to double its annual investment in women's sport and create a dedicated marketplace to facilitate deals. The company said the initiative will launch in 2024-25, with an initial roster of advertisers including Adidas, Google, Ally and Unilever, with more brands joining in the future. Consulting firm Deloitte estimates that women's sports will generate more than $1 billion in revenue by 2024. We're seeing growth in several sports, especially basketball, with ratings up for NCAA tournament games and the WNBA. Matt Sweeney, GroupM's chief investment officer, said: “Our industry has seen…

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