Mets hope Pete Alonso’s sacrifice fly will help him end brutal slump
Pete Alonso was hitless in 12 at-bats for Toronto, but his final at-bat of the series may have given him some encouragement. In Wednesday's dramatic Mets-Blue Jays win, the first baseman was down 2-0 to right-hander Chad Green in a tied game, then caught two sliders to tie the game and then hit a sacrifice […]
Gas prices slump, marking possible good news for Harris
Crude oil prices hit a three-year low this week, a milestone that comes after gasoline prices have fallen for six consecutive weeks. The decline has little to do with direct intervention by the Biden administration and is largely the result of a confluence of economic factors, but it could provide a positive headwind for VP […]
‘There Is No Demand Growth’: CryptoQuant Analyst Outlines Factors Behind Bitcoin (BTC) Slump – The Daily Hodl
A lack of demand growth is keeping Bitcoin (BTC) prices depressed, according to head of research at digital asset analytics firm CryptoQuant. Julio Moreno Notes Social media platform X said demand for BTC has decreased and that “essentially all valuation metrics are in bearish territory.” Source: Julio Moreno/X Moreno noted that a key price level […]
Jobs report is a boom for migrants, slump for Americans
Kenny Polcari, chief market strategist at SlateStone Wealth, appeared on “Varney & Co.” to react to August's unemployment rate. A new jobs report for August shows that employment numbers for U.S.-born and foreign-born workers are on very different trajectories. According to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a division of the Department of […]
Mets’ Brandon Nimmo struggling to snap out of second-half slump
PHOENIX — Brandon Nimmo, where are you? With Nimmo in the mix, it will be extremely tough for the Mets to rally around to secure a postseason berth. But if the Mets continue to get a regular version of Nimmo after the All-Star break, it might be time to start looking at 2025. Brandon Nimmo […]
Here are ways to beat the 3pm workday slump, says a career expert
Career experts share their thoughts on what you can do to overcome the urge to take a 3pm nap, especially while at work. As summer draws to an end, it can get tough to maintain your stamina while working. Some people opt for caffeinated drinks, while others go for a quick walk. But Kirsten Moorefield, […]
Peloton shares soar after major revamp ends two-year slump
Peloton Interactive Inc. reported its first sales increase in nine quarters and beat expectations, signaling that the fitness-equipment maker’s years-long turnaround effort is paying off, sending its shares soaring 28% on Thursday. The restructuring is aimed at stemming a decline in sales of premium home equipment, which had been strong during the pandemic, as rising […]
Brandon Nimmo, emerging from slump, has showcase night in Mets’ win
Brandon Nimmo may be beginning the tough road to breaking out of a poor second half. The outfielder, who missed Thursday’s 7-6 loss to the Athletics because of an illness, went 2-for-5 for his first outing since July and hit a three-run homer in the Mets’ 7-3 blowout win over the Marlins on Friday in […]
Bitcoin Price Slump Tied to Rise of Kamala Harris Over Trump, Says Bernstein – Decrypt
Rising expectations surrounding Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign could be contributing to Bitcoin’s recent price decline, Bernstein analysts wrote in a report published on Monday. Since President Joe Biden dropped out of the Democratic race in favor of his vice president, Harris’ odds of winning the election have soared in recent polls and cryptocurrency prediction market […]
Mets’ Brandon Nimmo struggling to break out of slump
SEATTLE — Brandon Nimmo was one of the notable players left off the National League All-Star team after a poor six-week stretch. The Mets’ outfield has been a completely different force since returning from the hiatus than the one that led the team to a wild-card run. Nimmo entered Sunday batting just .158 with a […]