Illinois makes defensive stand to seal UPSET win over Maryland
Illinois Fighting Illini made a defensive stand to seal the upset win over the Maryland Terrapins. <
Illinois Fighting Illini made a defensive stand to seal the upset win over the Maryland Terrapins. <
My top 10 things to watch Friday, Jan. 2 1. S & P 500 futures are up early this morning as the market readies to kick off its first trading session of 2026. The broad market index gained more than 16% in 2025, its third consecutive annual gain. The Dow and tech-heavy Nasdaq are on track…
It’s one of the most important questions surrounding the Federal Reserve in 2026, and Fed Chair Jerome Powell has been pointedly mum. “I’m focused on my remaining time as chair,” Powell said at the December press conference. “I haven’t got anything new on that to tell you.” The question: whether Powell will remain on the…
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Friday and happy 2026! I began my year at the movie theater watching an Amanda Seyfried-led movie-musical (“The Testament of Ann Lee,” not “Mamma Mia!”). Stock futures are up this morning. The market is on a four-day losing streak. Here are…
Check out the best highlights between the Maryland Terrapins and Illinois Fighting Illini. <
Here are Friday’s biggest calls on Wall Street: Raymond James reinstates Apple as market perform The firm resumed coverage of the stock and downgraded it from its prior outperform rating. “Despite strong fundamentals and improving product cycles, we believe Apple’s current valuation appropriately reflects these strengths, limiting near-term upside.” Read more. Barclays upgrades Vertiv Holdings…
Planes line up on the tarmac at LaGuardia Airport on November 10, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty Images From Spirit Airlines’ fight for survival to American Airlines‘ planned glow-up, from new international routes and brand-new airport lounges to stingier frequent flyer policies, class divides in the sky…
Check out the companies making the biggest moves in premarket trading: Baidu — The Chinese tech giant jumped 12% after it said it plans to spin off its semiconductor unit , Kunlunxin, and list it in Hong Kong. Wayfair , RH , Williams-Sonoma — The home goods retailers rose following President Donald Trump’s decision to…
Washington’s Elle Ladine connected with Avery Howell off tough skip pass against Michigan. <
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, U.S., Dec. 17, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stock futures rose Friday, the first trading day of 2026, as tech looked to build on its momentum from last year. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures traded 206 points higher, or 0.4%….