US Open prize money this year is the most ever given out at a tennis tournament: $75 million
The purse is a 15% increase from the $65 million offered at last year’s tournament View Source MarketWatch.com – Top Stories August 31, 2024 8:05…
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A Babe Ruth jersey sold for $24.1 million, but a Michael Jordan one could go for even more
The sky appears to be the limit for the rarest of sports collectibles — just wait until the ultimate Jordan uniform hits the auction block…
Wondering what to wear to a job interview? This candidate chose shorts — here’s what happened.
For young employees, the learning curve on appropriate workwear has been steep. Managers blame the rise of remote work. View Source MarketWatch.com – Top Stories…
Beer-making beyond planet Earth: How space-age technology could shape the industry
A new study from the University of Florida explores the effects of a microgravity environment on the beer-production process View Source MarketWatch.com – Top Stories…
Brace for pumpkin-spice sticker shock as robusta coffee prices hit record highs
Prices for robusta coffee climbed to their highest on record Friday, all but ensuring sticker-shock among consumers just as coffee chains launch their popular fall…
Stock market’s tumultuous August leaves investors unscathed but disagreement remains on rate path
Stocks came roaring back from an early August tumble with Fed rate cuts ahead. But investors don’t see eye to eye on how deep or…
‘I was heartbroken’: My friend set up a $5,000 GoFundMe for veterinary bills after her cat died. I want to donate $200. Is it better to do so anonymously?
“She tried desperately to save her companion, and the vet did everything they could but it was hopeless.” View Source MarketWatch.com – Top Stories August…
Is the stock market open on Labor Day? Is Costco closed?
The September holiday is the last big hurrah of summer, but that also means many businesses and offices won’t be operating per usual. View Source…
CrowdStrike’s stock nabs an upgrade: ‘The bad news is behind us’
The cybersecurity company’s shares rallied Friday to cap off a strong August that saw them place among the biggest S&P 500 gainers. View Source MarketWatch.com…
Here are the S&P 500’s best-performing stocks in August
Kellanova led the list after accepting a takeout offer from Mars, while Starbucks might have been the month’s biggest positive surprise. View Source MarketWatch.com –…