Tag Archives: January

U.S. equity futures crept higher early Monday as stocks attempted to sustain momentum from their first big rally of the year last week. Futures tied to the S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose 0.4%, while futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) added 95 points, or 0.3%. Contracts on the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) were up 0.4%. Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) gained 19% in pre-market trading — at one point ripping as much as 75% higher — after wiping out nearly half of their… Source link

After rolling out the this month’s Android security patches to the eligible Pixel smartphones last week, Google has now laid out some of what Android users across the globe can expect from the January 2023 Google Play system updates, including improvements to Play Protect. In addition, the January 2023 update brings along several under-the-hood optimizations to make the app download and installation phases as seamless as possible. Furthermore, beyond the generic patch notes provided… Source link

After a slow slate on Saturday, we’re back to normal with nine games and six making up the main card. That’s the perfect amount for DFS because it’s not too many players to get lost in, but it’s enough to diversify your lineups. We have some great options on this slate, so let’s get started with the hottest player in the NBA. Guards Luka Doncic, DAL at OKC ($60) Luka is the best player in fantasy, and it’s not even close. The Slovenian is leading the NBA with 61 Yahoo points per game, thanks to… Source link

Last time it was Saturday, we were ringing in the new year. Now we’re here in 2023 with seven NHL games this Saturday night. Here are some players to target, and a handful to avoid, for your DFS lineups. GOALIE Matt Murray, TOR vs. DET ($36): Murray got off to a hot start for the Leafs, and while he’s slipped a bit lately, he still has a 2.61 GAA and .913 save percentage. Saturday, assuming he’s in net, he’ll get the Red Wings and their below-average offense on the second leg of a… Source link

There’s something crazy going on in the NBA right now. We’re getting to a point where these defenses can’t match up with the offenses, leading to ridiculous stat lines. We’ve had more 40-point games than ever, and we have to assume they’ll keep rolling in with how special these guys are on the offensive end. That said, we only have four games on Saturday’s slate, leaving fewer opportunities to hit that threshold. Even so, there’s still plenty to discuss, so let’s get started with one of my… Source link

U.S. stock futures were higher Friday morning after the December jobs report showed the economy added more jobs than expected in the final month of 2022. About 40 minutes before the market open, futures tied to the S&P 500 (^GSPC) and Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) were up about 0.9%, while contracts on the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) were higher by closer to 1%. The Labor Department’s final jobs report of 2022 showed the economy added 223,000 jobs last month while the… Source link

The NBA closes out the work week with 11 games on Friday. Injuries and players resting will once again take center stage. The 76ers have already ruled out Joel Embiid, who will be missing his second straight game because of a foot injury. The Cavs have said Donovan Mitchell will sit out their matchup with the Nuggets for rest. The Nuggets will be playing the second game of a back-to-back set, so they’ll also need to be monitored for potentially giving players the night off. Let’s sift… Source link

Ja Morant might be primed for a big night against Charlotte. After a quiet Tuesday, the NBA storms back with 12 games on the schedule Wednesday. Unfortunately, we’ll be missing several star players because of injuries. The Suns have a tough matchup against the Cavaliers on the road and will remain without Devin Booker (groin). The Pelicans will have their depth tested with Brandon Ingram (toe) and Zion Williamson (hamstring) out for their game against the Rockets. Finally, the Bucks,… Source link

Alphabet’s (GOOGL Quick QuoteGOOGL – Free Report) Google continues to make strong endeavors toward the refinement of its content and to comply with the new anti-extremism measures. Reportedly, the company’s research and development unit, Jigsaw, is developing a free terrorism moderation tool for smaller websites in collaboration with the UN-backed initiative – Tech Against Terrorism. The latest move is in line with the new legislation in the United Kingdom… Source link

Alphabet’s (GOOGL Quick QuoteGOOGL – Free Report) division Google is consistently working toward enhancing its telephonic service, Google Voice. This is evident from the fact that the company recently added a feature, suspected spam caller, to Google Voice. Users can view the suspected spam caller both on the call screen and history list. They can also confirm a suspected spam call and send the number to the spam folder.   With the recent capability, Google… Source link