Good Morning! On this day in 1971, the Nasdaq market began operation as the first automated securities exchange in the world. “Automated” in that era meant updating stock quotes on early computer terminals instead of ticker tape. (See Photos)
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Tucker Carlson’s interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin could be released as early as today and has already stirred up a firestorm of criticism from traditional media.
Carlson posted this four-minute video on X explaining why he was interviewing Putin, saying Americans deserved to hear all sides, whether they liked Putin or not.
The post has racked up over 90 million views, and the X app has rocketed to No. 1 in the App Store charts as people download it in anticipation of the interview.
Several major news organizations noted they had requested interviews with Putin as well but have been turned down. Russian officials said they felt Carlson was much less biased.
Haley Loses to ‘None of These Candidates’
Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley suffered another primary election loss in Nevada Tuesday, except this time, she lost to “none of these candidates.”
In a ballot that didn’t feature former President Trump, Nevada voters preferred anyone but Haley by a 2-1 margin. No delegates were at stake in the primary; they’ll be awarded after Thursday’s caucus.
Haley’s campaign avoided Nevada, where Trump had a strong lead. He wasn’t on the primary ballot, but his allies pushed an effort to get voters to select “none of the above” rather than Haley.
The next Republican primary will take place on Feb. 24th in Haley’s home state of South Carolina. She faces another tough contest there, trailing Trump by more than 30% in the polls.
New Sports Streaming Service Unveiled
A new sports streaming platform announced as a joint venture by ESPN, Fox Sports, and Warner Bros Discovery will likely cost over $40 a month and further disrupt the embattled cable TV business.
The new company would offer an all-in-one package of programming that would include sports channels such as ESPN, TNT, and FS1, making up what the industry calls a “skinny bundle” — cheaper than cable but more than a single streaming service.
While it could cut into the traditional cable business, it also holds risks for the partners. Analysts say it’s unclear how large an audience there is for a sports service at that price that doesn’t include providers like CBS Sports and NBC Sports.
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➤ Senate Republicans on Wednesday shot down the border security bill that also contained aid to Israel and Ukraine. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he’ll now try to pass a stand-alone bill for aid to Ukraine. (More)
➤ Meanwhile, House Democrats rejected a GOP-led effort to pass a stand-alone aid bill for Israel under rules that required two-thirds approval. (More)
➤An American drone strike killed three members of the Kataib Hezbollah militia in Baghdad, including a high-ranking commander tied to the attack that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan. (More)
➤ The Biden administration ended enrollment into a program that offers discounts to broadband access for low-income households, saying the program has run out of money. (More)
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➤ Tiger Woods will make his 2024 season debut next week at the Genesis Invitational in Pacific Palisades, California. He’s gone winless in his last 15 tries. (More)
➤Over 20 companies have pre-released their new Super Bowl ads before Sunday’s big game for extra visibility. They’re all available to watch now. (See Ads)
➤A Pennsylvania man was charged with three felony counts for flying a drone near the AFC Championship game between the Ravens and the Chiefs, violating anti-terrorism national security laws. (More)
Market Report 2/7/24
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NASDAQ Natl. Assoc. of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations
15,756.64
+0.95%
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SPX S&P 500
4,995.06
+0.82%
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DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average
38,677.36
+0.41%
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BTC Bitcoin
$44,519.0
+0.43%
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XPO XPO, Inc.
$116.54
+18.86%
➤ Big Stock Move: XPO stock vaulted 18% Wednesday after the transportation company posted year-over-year increases in revenue and earnings. (More)
➤ Disney stock rose 7% in late trading Wednesday after the company reported better-than-expected profits, despite losing 1.3 million streaming subscribers. (More)
➤ McDonald’s CEO promised to address the issue of high prices after the fast-food giant drew criticism for selling an $18 Big Mac deal at a Connecticut rest stop. (More)
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➤ Researchers used artificial intelligence and 3D mapping to decipher a previously unreadable section of an ancient scroll badly burnt in the Mount Vesuvius eruption. The text turned out to be a philosopher’s musings on “pleasure.” (See Video)
➤ A genetically modified purple tomato with extra nutrients is being sold directly to home gardeners in an effort to show the health benefits of GMO food. It’s the first GMO crop marketed for home gardens. (See Photo) ➤ Astronomers found evidence of a vast ocean beneath the ice-covered surface of Saturn’s small moon Mimas. The ocean is believed to fill half of the volume of Mimas, which is only 250 miles in diameter. (See Photo)
➤ Most Americans say small businesses and the military have a positive impact on society, but they view large corporations and banks much more negatively, according to new Pew Research on U.S. institutions. (See Survey)
➤ By a wide margin, most Americans say football, not baseball, is “America’s sport.” Football was chosen by 53% in a Pew Research survey of 12,000 people, while baseball was picked by 27%. (See Poll)
➤ Fewer than 40% of the country think President Biden should be reelected, and only about 25% think current members of Congress should be returned to office, according to a new Gallup poll. (See Results)
➤ A police SWAT team shot dead a bank robber holding two people at knifepoint in Florida. Bodycam footage shows tense negotiations leading up to the shooting, which saved two bank employees from harm. (See Video)
➤ A drone-scanned image of a “plane-shaped” object 16,400 feet deep in the Pacific Ocean has some researchers believing it’s the wreckage of lost aviator Amelia Earhart. (See Image)
➤ A 285-year-old lemon sold for over $1,200 at auction. The ancient lemon was found in a 19th-century chest and was covered with an inscription saying it came from India as a gift in 1739. (See Photo)
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