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TipRanks 2 Stocks That Are Flirting With a Bottom; Analysts Say ‘Buy’ The stock market closed out the first week of 2021 on a positive note, with all three major indexes hitting new record high levels. The gains come as investors are feeling confident. The COVID vaccines coming available and, according to U.S. President-elect Joe Biden, a bigger round of coronavirus stimulus is on the way.But even in a rising market, it’s still possible to find some stocks that haven’t yet joined in… Source link

Justin Thomas ended wishing he could redo his finish on the fourth hole in the Tournament of Champions, in more ways than one. Thomas, the third-ranked golfer in the world, missed a short par putt during the third round of the event at Kapalua’s Plantation Course in Hawaii. As he walked over and prepared to tap the ball in for bogey, Golf Channel microphones picked up him muttering an anti-gay slur (NSFW warning). At the end of the round, Thomas was brought forward by Golf Channel to address… Source link

There are plenty of games today, but Yahoo’s slate only consists of four evening matchups. What’s interesting about this slate is the fact there are so many question marks. Not only is half of the Boston roster dealing with COVID protocols, we also have almost every big name entering this matchup with a questionable tag. That doesn’t even take into consideration the Spurs, Timberwolves and Heat are all playing the second half of a back-to-back, which adds even more uncertainty to the ledger…. Source link

The sight of supporters of President Donald Trump storming the U.S. Capitol have sparked horror and outrage across the sports world, but it hit especially hard for a West Point graduate watching from home. Mike Krzyzewski, speaking to the media for the first time since an exposure to COVID-19 earlier this month, launched into an extended tirade when asked about the riot at the Capitol on Saturday. The Duke coach called for all people involved in the riot to be prosecuted, and for the… Source link

The wild-card round of the NFL playoffs continues Sunday at 1:05 p.m. EDT with a three-game slate. The Ravens and Titans kick off the day with a rematch of last season’s AFC divisional-round tilt, followed by Bears-Saints and Browns-Steelers. Among the recommended options for this slate are a quarterback-receiver combo facing a vulnerable secondary, an elite running back who has dominated all season and a veteran tight end facing a defense that has struggled to stop the position by the goal… Source link

The Boston Celtics will reportedly be without one of their best players for at least 10 days. Forward Jayson Tatum is expected to go into quarantine under the league’s COVID-19 protocols, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Boston Celtics All-NBA star Jayson Tatum is expected to enter quarantine and miss 10-to-14 days due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 9, 2021 The situation appears to have… Source link

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady was serious when he said he wanted to play until he was 45. Brady, who will turn 44 in August, reportedly intends to return to the Bucs next season, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The news shouldn’t come as a surprise considering Brady signed a two-year, $50 million deal with the Bucs in March. Given his age and career earnings, Brady could have easily walked away from the second year of his deal if things didn’t go well with the… Source link

One major topic of discussion in NFL circles this year is the relative desirability of every head coaching and general manager opening across the NFL. The openings run the gamut from the Jets and Jaguars (cap space, no franchise quarterback, shaky ownership) to the Chargers (well-respected GM in place, promising young quarterback, crummy owner) to the Lions, Texans and Falcons (majorly disappointing teams with established quarterbacks and either cap problems, draft pick problems, or a… Source link

TipRanks Oppenheimer: These 3 Stocks Could Spike Over 80% Wall Street’s best firms don’t just look at the stocks, they look at the big picture, too. And Oppenheimer’s chief investment strategist, John Stoltzfus, is particularly adept at showing us the macro view. In his first note of the new year, Stoltzfus notes a series of factors that are going to impact the markets. The big news, of course, the 800-pound gorilla that cannot be ignored, is the ongoing COVID epidemic. The disease is… Source link

Trump supporters who were fired from their jobs for participating in Wednesday’s siege on the U.S. Capitol may be asking themselves if their termination was legal. Dozens of Trump supporters were arrested after storming the Capitol to protest the election results, and Reuters reported Thursday that “internet detectives” identified some participants who were later fired by their employers. Even for those fired Trump supporters who did nothing illegal, it may still be perfectly legal for… Source link