The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is creeping near 5,000 for the first time ever. And once again, the stocks leading it higher are the biggest members of the benchmark average. Amazon (AMZN), Meta (META), Microsoft (MSFT), and Nvidia (NVDA) have produced a nearly 20% return to start the year, per analysis from Yahoo Finance’s Jared Blikre. […]
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Smoke rising from home was steam generated by thousands of pot plants, Maine cops say
A concerned citizen’s report of smoke at a home in southern Maine turned awkward when firefighters discovered it was steam generated by thousands of marijuana plants. Closer inspection revealed the single-family home was being used as a massive pot farm, with an estimated 2,500 plants lined up under specialized gardening fixtures, photos show. That comes […]
Losing steam on your resolutions? Bravo’s Andy Cohen has advice on how to save them
Andy Cohen knows a thing or two about New Year’s resolutions. He is, after all, the king of New Year’s Eve — he’s hosted CNN’s annual celebration with pal Anderson Cooper for the last seven years. (“What we have is a real connection and friendship. You can’t manufacture that. It gets stronger every year,” Cohen […]
House ethics probe into Rep. Matt Gaetz picks up steam with new witnesses contacted: Sources
The reopened House ethics probe into Rep. Matt Gaetz continues to ramp up, as the committee in recent weeks has contacted multiple new witnesses as part of its ongoing investigation into the Florida congressman, sources tell ABC News. In recent days, the Republican-led House Ethics Committee has reached out to multiple new witnesses, expanding its […]
Down 53% and 55%, These Monster Dividend Stocks Could Be Picking Up Steam
Looking for big dividends? There’s certainly no shortage of high-yielding stocks out there right now. If you can jump into one of these tickers before a sizable run-up in stock price, though, so much the better. With that as the backdrop, here’s a closer look at two stocks offering huge dividend yields, both of which […]
Eau Claire elementary schools explore STEAM concepts through polka music workshop
Jan. 11—EAU CLAIRE — Kids at Sherman Elementary School were busy singing “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” on Thursday morning to an accompanying polka accordion beat. Once everyone seemed to get the hang of it, Mike Schneider started to play the accordion faster as the students tried to keep up with him. When the song […]
3 Red-Hot Growth Stocks That Have Doubled This Year But Could Run Out of Steam in 2024
Business people looking at a tablet. Valuations for many stocks have been rising sharply this year. But investors should be careful not to assume that the current year’s trends will continue into 2024. Growth stocks, especially, are trading at elevated prices and could be due for a correction in the near future. Three stocks that […]
MARA Stock Perched At Buy Point After 178% Rally As Bitcoin Gains Steam
Bitcoin miner Marathon Digital (MARA) plans to expand operations as bitcoin rebounds heading into 2024. MARA stock rallied nearly 180% during its impressive nine-week run stretching back to early October. Meanwhile, bitcoin has bolted about 52% since the beginning of October and is approaching $43,000. X Marathon Digital provides the computing power to mine bitcoins, […]