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USA Stock Watch: Weston McKennie's Keeps Rising; Concern for Christian Pulisic?

  • Several U.S. hopefuls are hitting form in Europe — Tanner Tessmann a regular starter at Lyon, Jeremie Tillman scoring for Leverkusen, and Weston McKennie earning Juve’s January player of the month.
  • Christian Pulisic is being slowed by hip bursitis and missed Milan’s recent matches, a worry for his World Cup prep.
  • Roster spots remain shaky — Gio Reyna is inconsistent and dealing with muscle trouble but still under consideration, while Yunus Musah appears to be running out of time to make the squad.
Sports
February 6, 2026 at 8:03 PM

The Latest FanDuel Sportsbook Promos for the Big Game for Both New and Existing Users

  • FanDuel is rolling out Big Game promos — new users can bet $5 and get $200 to use across spreads, totals and props.
  • Existing users get profit boosts on same‑game parlays, enhanced touchdown markets and live‑betting promos during the game.
  • Promos span pregame strategy to in‑game adjustments, so grab offers early and be ready for live action.
Sports
February 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM

Who Influenced Indiana Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza? Tom Brady

  • 2025 Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza is widely projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, with the Las Vegas Raiders reportedly in position to take him.
  • Mendoza says he modeled his approach on Tom Brady — emphasizing preparation, IQ and processing over pure athleticism.
  • He had a breakout year (3,535 passing yards, 41 TDs, 72% completion) that helped Indiana win its first national title, and he studied film of Matthew Stafford and Sam Darnold to sharpen decision-making and footwork.
Sports
February 6, 2026 at 7:31 PM

Stock market today: Dow crosses 50,000 mark, leading S&P 500, Nasdaq higher as Wall Street rebounds from rout

  • Dow surged about 2.2% (1,000+ points), briefly touching the 50,000 mark as stocks rebounded from a tech-led selloff.
  • Wall Street cooled on AI fears after reports Big Tech could spend roughly $635–$665 billion on AI this year, lifting Nvidia and other chip/data‑center names.
  • Bitcoin bounced back above $68,000 after a slide, sending crypto-linked stocks like MicroStrategy on a wild ride.
Business and Finance Technology & Computing
February 6, 2026 at 7:24 PM

Stock market today: Dow soars 1,000 points, leading S&P 500, Nasdaq higher as Wall Street rebounds from rout

  • US stocks ripped higher Friday — the Dow jumped about 2.2% (roughly +1,000 points) to within striking distance of 50,000 as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also rebounded after a tech-led selloff, led by gains in Caterpillar and Nvidia.
  • Big Tech is poised to pour an eye‑watering $635–$665 billion into AI capex this year (Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta), fueling winners like Nvidia and sparking debate over how much AI spending is sustainable.
  • Stellantis shocked markets by announcing a €22.2 billion charge to scale back its EV push, sending its shares tumbling more than 20% and highlighting growing pressure in the auto sector.
Business and Finance Automotive
February 6, 2026 at 6:58 PM

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