Small Business Optimism Surges to Six-Year High, Buoyed by Trump Policies
U.S. small business confidence rose in December to its highest level since late 2018, as expectations for a more business-friendly environment under President-elect Donald Trump continued to boost sentiment. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reported that its optimism index rose 3.4 points to 105.1, following a historic monthly increase in November. The index […]
Heroes, zeros from Mets’ Game 3 loss: Walker Buehler buoyed Dodgers
Herro, Zero, inside pitcher in Wednesday's Mets-Dodgers Game 3: hero Quique Hernandez, who hit .229 with a .654 OPS during the regular season, was once again Mr. October. A two-run homer against Reed Garrett in the 6th inning quieted most hopes of a Mets comeback, and an 8th inning single gave Shohei Ohtani a run […]
Biden buoyed by rowdy crowd in Michigan chanting ‘Lock him up!’ at Trump mention
If President Joe Biden was searching for evidence he should drop out, he did not find it during a Trump-style raucus rally in Michigan on Friday night. At Detroit’s Renaissance High School, the same host of the 2020 Democratic primary rally during which he promised to be a “bridge” to the party’s next generation of […]
Democrats cautious, but buoyed by decisive New York win
The decisive victory in the special election for New York’s House seat has energized Democrats and provided broad strategic guidance for November, when they aim to take control of the House. But while Democrats are excited about Tom Suozzi’s victory on Long Island, many are also raising concerns about the state of affairs surrounding the […]