MarketBeat | Stock Market News and Research Tools News Latest News Instant News Alerts Most Viewed 11 minutes ago | March 9th, 2021 1:00 AM3 Pre-Earnings Plays Still in the Game According to Factset, S&P 500 earnings growth in the first quarter of this year (21.8%) is expected to mark the best growth since the third quarter of 2018. Granted, this growth estimate compares an economy currently in recovery mode to a pandemic plagued Q1 of 2020 but it is nevertheless encouraging. But while all eyes will soon be on Q1 2021…Read Article 11 minutes ago 3 Pre-Earnings Plays Still in the Game11 minutes ago | March 9th | 2021 1:00AM3 Pre-Earnings Plays Still in the Game According to Factset, S&P 500 earnings growth in the first quarter of this year (21.8%) is expected to mark the best growth since the third quarter of 2018. Granted, this growth estimate compares an economy currently in recovery mode to a pandemic plagued Q1 of 2020 but it is nevertheless encouraging. But while all eyes will soon be on Q1 2021…Read Article 55 minutes ago Biden hopes to boost offshore wind as Mass. project advances55 minutes ago | March 9th | 2021 12:16AMBiden hopes to boost offshore wind as Mass. project advancesWASHINGTON (AP) — A huge wind farm off the Massachusetts coast is edging closer to federal approval, setting up what the Biden administration hopes will be a model for a sharp increase in offshore wind energy development along the East Coast. The Vineyard Wind project, south of Martha's Vineyard near Cape Cod, would create 800 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 400,000 homes in New England.Read Article 56 minutes ago COVID bill to deliver big health insurance savings for many56 minutes ago | March 9th | 2021 12:14AMCOVID bill to deliver big health insurance savings for manyWASHINGTON (AP) — Several million people stand to save hundreds of dollars in health insurance costs, or more, under the Democratic coronavirus relief legislation on track to pass Congress. Winners include those covered by “Obamacare” or just now signing up, self-employed people who buy their own insurance and don't currently get federal…Read Article 1 hour ago Trump policy that weakened wild bird protections is revoked1 hour ago | March 8th | 2021 11:25PMTrump policy that weakened wild bird protections is revokedBILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration on Monday reversed a policy imposed under former President Donald Trump that drastically weakened the government's power to enforce a century-old law that protects most U.S. bird species. Trump ended criminal prosecutions against companies responsible for bird deaths that could have been prevented.Read Article 1 hour ago Hawaii lawmakers considering nation's highest income tax1 hour ago | March 8th | 2021 11:22PMHawaii lawmakers considering nation's highest income taxHONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii is considering overtaking California as the state with the highest income tax rate in the nation, under legislation slated for a vote this week. The Hawaii Senate was expected to vote Tuesday on legislation that would impose a 16% tax on individuals earning more than $200,000 a year, which would beat out California's…Read Article 2 hours ago Asian shares trade mixed on recovery hopes, yield worries2 hours ago | March 8th | 2021 10:45PMAsian shares trade mixed on recovery hopes, yield worriesTOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Tuesday, cheered by the imminent passage of the U.S. stimulus package, although that optimism was tempered by worries about inflation and the coronavirus pandemic. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 added 0.2% to 28,800.81 in morning trading. South Korea's Kospi slipped 1.2% to 2,960.17. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 added 0.3% to 6,760.10.Read Article 2 hours ago Twitter sues Texas AG, claiming retaliation for Trump ban2 hours ago | March 8th | 2021 10:29PMTwitter sues Texas AG, claiming retaliation for Trump banDALLAS (AP) — Twitter has filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, claiming the Republican used his office to retaliate against it for banning the account of former President Donald Trump following the riot at the U.S. Capitol. Days after the deadly January insurrection, Paxton announced an investigation into Twitter…Read Article 6 hours ago $40M gender equality fund by Gates, Scott picks finalists6 hours ago | March 8th | 2021 7:03PM$40M gender equality fund by Gates, Scott picks finalistsA gender equality philanthropic initiative spearheaded by Melinda Gates’ investment company, with support from MacKenzie Scott, has announced 10 project finalists for $40 million in funding slated to be awarded this summer. The Equality Can’t Wait Challenge, which is hosted by Gates’ Pivotal Ventures, said Monday, on International Women’s…Read Article 7 hours ago Airline stocks rally, American cites plan to pay off loan7 hours ago | March 8th | 2021 5:58PMAirline stocks rally, American cites plan to pay off loanFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Airline stocks rose Monday, spurred by signs that vaccine rollouts could set up a rebound in travel later this year. American Airlines, meanwhile, announced plans to raise $7.5 billion by borrowing against its frequent-flyer program and using the funds to pay off a federal loan that it received nearly a year ago, in the early days of the pandemic.Read Article 7 hours ago $40M gender equality fund by Gates, Scott announce finalists7 hours ago | March 8th | 2021 5:34PM$40M gender equality fund by Gates, Scott announce finalistsA gender equality philanthropic initiative spearheaded by Melinda Gates’ investment company, with support from MacKenzie Scott, has announced 10 project finalists for $40 million in funding slated to be awarded this summer. The Equality Can’t Wait Challenge, which is hosted by Gates’ Pivotal Ventures, said Monday, on International Women’s…Read Article 8 hours ago Wall Street finishes mixed as tech slump offsets other gains8 hours ago | March 8th | 2021 5:06PMWall Street finishes mixed as tech slump offsets other gainsMajor U.S. stock indexes closed mostly lower Monday as another rise in bond yields helped set off more heavy selling in technology companies. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% after having been up 1% earlier. Because of their huge size, drops by Apple, Google's parent company and other major technology stocks helped drag the S&P 500 into the red, even though more stocks rose than fell in the benchmark index.Read Article 8 hours ago More sports books launching online casinos in the U.S.8 hours ago | March 8th | 2021 5:00PMMore sports books launching online casinos in the U.S.ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Companies that are well-known for conducting online sports betting are branching out into the online casino business. The latest such deal was announced Monday when FanDuel and Boyd Gaming Corp. said they would launch online casino operations using an iconic gambling brand from years gone by. …Read Article 8 hours ago How major US stock indexes fared Monday8 hours ago | March 8th | 2021 4:23PMHow major US stock indexes fared MondayWall Street ended mixed as slumps in several Big Tech companies offset gains in many other parts of the market. Because of their huge size, the drops in Apple, Google’s parent company, and other major technology stocks pulled the S&P 500 to a loss of 0.5% Monday even though more stocks rose than fell in the index. The tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped 2.4%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1%.Read Article 8 hours ago McAfee, GameStop rise; AnaptysBio, Soleno fall8 hours ago | March 8th | 2021 4:18PMMcAfee, GameStop rise; AnaptysBio, Soleno fallNEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Monday: McAfee Corp., up $2.68 to $23.87. The security software company is selling its enterprise business for $4 billion. GameStop Corp., up $56.76 to $194.50. The video game retailer named an activist investor to lead company efforts to push more of its business online.Read Article 9 hours ago Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities9 hours ago | March 8th | 2021 3:49PMClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commoditiesBenchmark U.S. crude oil for April delivery fell $1.04 to $65.05 a barrel Monday. Brent crude oil for May delivery fell $1.12 to $68.24 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for April delivery fell 1 cent to $2.05 a gallon. April heating fell 3 cents to $1.91 a gallon. April natural gas fell 4 cents to $2.66 per 1,000 cubic feet. Gold for April delivery fell $20.50 to $1,678 an ounce.Read Article 9 hours ago Senegal opposition leader released as new clashes erupt9 hours ago | March 8th | 2021 3:38PMSenegal opposition leader released as new clashes eruptDAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Riot police in armed personnel carriers fired tear gas and rubber bullets at crowds in Senegal's capital on Monday hours after authorities freed opposition leader Ousmane Sonko from custody following days of violent protests in one of West Africa's most stable democracies. Upon his release, the 46-year-old politician…Read Article 10 hours ago Stocks rise broadly on Wall Street even as technology lags10 hours ago | March 8th | 2021 2:58PMStocks rise broadly on Wall Street even as technology lagsStocks are rising broadly on Wall Street Monday even as Apple and several other technology companies lag behind. Banks and industrial companies were leading the way higher. Investors continued to closely watch the bond market, where another tick up in bond yields was a source of some concern. 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