MarketBeat | Stock Market News and Research Tools News Latest News Instant News Alerts Most Viewed 53 minutes ago | January 15th, 2021 7:45 PMRalph Lauren drops Justin Thomas after gay slur heard on TVHONOLULU (AP) — Ralph Lauren Corp. said Friday it is ending its sponsorship with Justin Thomas after he was heard muttering a homophobic slur to himself after missing a putt last week in Hawaii. Thomas has worn the company's clothing since he turned pro. He has reached No. 1 in the world briefly on two occasions, won a major at age 24…Read Article 53 minutes ago Ralph Lauren drops Justin Thomas after gay slur heard on TV53 minutes ago | January 15th | 2021 7:45PMRalph Lauren drops Justin Thomas after gay slur heard on TVHONOLULU (AP) — Ralph Lauren Corp. said Friday it is ending its sponsorship with Justin Thomas after he was heard muttering a homophobic slur to himself after missing a putt last week in Hawaii. Thomas has worn the company's clothing since he turned pro. He has reached No. 1 in the world briefly on two occasions, won a major at age 24…Read Article 2 hours ago The Latest: Wisconsin gov blasts empty federal vaccine vow2 hours ago | January 15th | 2021 6:13PMThe Latest: Wisconsin gov blasts empty federal vaccine vowMADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers blasted federal officials Friday for promising to release the remainder of their COVID-19 vaccine stockpile when it apparently was already exhausted, calling the pledge a “slap in the face.” Evers has been taking pointed criticism from Republican legislators for weeks over the slow pace of Wisconsin’s vaccine rollout.Read Article 2 hours ago Kansas City, Illinois sue ATF over arms manufacturer license2 hours ago | January 15th | 2021 5:52PMKansas City, Illinois sue ATF over arms manufacturer licenseKANSAS CITY, Mo. 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The Forest Service now has 60 days to turn over a tract of land…Read Article 4 hours ago How major US stock indexes fared Friday4 hours ago | January 15th | 2021 4:36PMHow major US stock indexes fared FridayWall Street dropped again Friday to close out its first losing week in three after reports showed the pandemic is deepening the hole for the economy, as Washington prepares to throw it another lifeline. Stocks of companies that most need a healthier economy took some of the sharpest losses. Treasury yields also dipped as reports showed shoppers held back on spending during the holidays and are feeling less confident.Read Article 4 hours ago Stocks fall as economic pain deepens, rally runs out of gas4 hours ago | January 15th | 2021 4:27PM Stocks fall as economic pain deepens, rally runs out of gasNEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street closed out its first losing week in three with another drop on Friday after reports showed the pandemic is deepening the hole for the economy, as Washington prepares to throw it another lifeline. The S&P 500 fell 27.29, or 0.7%, to 3,768.25, with stocks of companies that most need a healthier economy taking some of the sharpest losses.Read Article 4 hours ago Wells Fargo, Exxon Mobil fall; Thermo Fisher, Axon rise4 hours ago | January 15th | 2021 4:21PMWells Fargo, Exxon Mobil fall; Thermo Fisher, Axon riseNEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Friday: Exxon Mobil Corp., down $2.42 to $47.89. The energy company's stock slipped as oil prices fell. Progress Software Corp., down $4.67 to $44.14. The business software maker gave investors a disappointing first-quarter profit…Read Article 4 hours ago Stocks fall as economy's pain deepens, post a weekly loss4 hours ago | January 15th | 2021 4:06PMStocks fall as economy's pain deepens, post a weekly lossNEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed lower on Wall Street Friday, posting their first weekly loss after two weeks of solid gains. The S&P 500 fell 0.7%, with stocks of companies that most need a healthier economy taking some of the sharpest losses. The declines came as more reports showed how the pandemic is deepening the hole for the economy, even as Washington prepares to throw it another lifeline.Read Article 4 hours ago Biden's aid plan could revamp economy, prompt GOP resistance4 hours ago | January 15th | 2021 3:41PMBiden's aid plan could revamp economy, prompt GOP resistanceBALTIMORE (AP) — The $1.9 trillion rescue plan unveiled by President-elect Joe Biden offers the chance to sculpt the U.S. economy toward the Democrats’ liking: a $15 minimum wage, aid to poor families and federal dollars going to public schools. It’s an ambitious effort that would arrive after roughly $4 trillion has already been devoted to fighting the pandemic.Read Article 4 hours ago Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities4 hours ago | January 15th | 2021 3:41PMClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commoditiesBenchmark U.S. crude oil for February delivery fell $1.21 to $52.36 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude oil for March delivery fell $1.32 to $55.10 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for February delivery fell 3 cents to $1.53 a gallon. February heating oil fell 3 cents to $1.59 a gallon. February natural gas rose 7 cents to $2.74 per 1,000 cubic feet. Gold for February delivery fell $21.50 to $1,829.90 an ounce.Read Article 5 hours ago Retail group: holiday sales up 8.3% amid big spending shift5 hours ago | January 15th | 2021 3:06PMRetail group: holiday sales up 8.3% amid big spending shiftNEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s largest retail trade group said Friday that holiday sales soared 8.3%, far exceeding its forecast even as the coronavirus kept shoppers away from physical stores. The National Retail Federation had expected growth in a range of 3.6% to 5.2% for the November and December period compared to the year-ago period. …Read Article 5 hours ago Stocks fall as economy's pain deepens, head for weekly loss5 hours ago | January 15th | 2021 2:45PMStocks fall as economy's pain deepens, head for weekly lossNEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are pulling lower on Friday after reports showed the pandemic is deepening the hole for the economy, as Washington prepares to throw it another lifeline. The S&P 500 was down 0.5% in afternoon trading, with stocks of companies that most need a healthier economy taking the sharpest losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 99 points, or 0.3%, at 30,892, as of 2:30 p.m.Read Article 6 hours ago Ex-foreign correspondent reflects on risks for US reporters6 hours ago | January 15th | 2021 2:12PMEx-foreign correspondent reflects on risks for US reportersSALEM, Ore. 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