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Axios
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
How to celebrate the 4th of July across Salt Lake
From Kanab's cannon wake-up call to Plain City's water fights to Provo's Stadium of Fire, Utah is erupting with Fourth of July festivities. State of play: Here's what's going on in Salt Lake County. The Gateway's celebration starts at 7pm Friday with fireworks at 10:30pm. Check out Independence Day specials and entertainment throughout the weekend at Flanker, Dave & Busters and The Bruce Scottish Pub. SLC drone show: Jordan Park will fill with live music and food trucks at 8pm Saturday, with drone liftoff at 10pm. The Western Stampede runs Thursday-Saturday at West Jordan's Veterans Memorial Park, with a carnival, rodeos, vendors, games and entertainment. The parade starts 10:30am Friday on Redwood Road, with fireworks at 10pm. Ticket prices vary. Holladay City Park starts Friday with a bike parade at 9am. A free concert by Charley Jenkins will accompany a "spectacular patriotic show" 8-10pm. Magna Copper Park will wake up with a flag-raising ceremony and cannonade at 7am Friday. The parade is at noon, with vendors and entertainment at 3pm and fireworks at dusk. Sandy Promenade will host performers, games and other activities Friday with a parade at 6pm and fireworks at 10pm. Come back for a free concert by the American West Symphony and Chorus 7:30pm Saturday at the Sandy Amphitheater. Murray Fun Days: The fun starts at 7am Friday in Murray Park, with a day of games, races, art contests, a free concert at 8pm and fireworks at 10pm. West Valley City will launch its annual fireworks show at 10pm Friday in Centennial Park. Riverton Town Days holiday festivities start Thursday with a carnival, games, performers, a parade and a free movie. The party continues Friday until the fireworks at 10pm in Riverton City Park. Brighton's annual parade starts 10:30am Friday with three laps through the Brighton Loop. Taylorsville is hosting the country band Southbound in a free concert 6:30pm Friday at Centennial Plaza in front of City Hall, with food trucks parking at 5:30pm. On " Independence Eve," Lucha Libre starting at 6pm Thursday. A drone show launches at dusk.
Business Insider
30-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Short Report: Rocket Companies short interest at record high
Welcome to this week's installment of 'The Short Interest Report' – The Fly's weekly recap of short interest trends among some of the most widely followed high-short-float stocks. Using the data from our partner which utilizes the latest information from stock lenders to estimate short interest changes for thousands of publicly traded companies, this report will screen for some of biggest changes in short interest as a percentage of free float and days-to-cover ratios while also considering the short interest data on some of the more volatile and heavier-traded names of the week. Based on the availability of data from Ortex, the report tracks the trading period that covers prior Friday through Thursday of this week, excluding holidays. As a basis of comparison for stocks discussed below, the S&P 500 index was up 2.7%, the Nasdaq Composite was up 3.2%, the Russell 2000 index was up 2.8%, the Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO) was up 2.9%, and the Russell 2000 Value ETF (IWN) was up 2.7% in the five-day trading session range through June 26. Don't Miss TipRanks' Half Year Sale Take advantage of TipRanks Premium for 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. SHORT INTEREST GAINERS Ortex-reported short interest in Rocket Companies (RKT) resumed its climb this week after taking a brief pause last week as shortsellers are becoming increasingly more emboldened by the cracks in the housing market amid steadily rising inventories. Shorts as a percentage of free float reached a record high of 55.3% in the first week of June, pulled back to 48%, but this week, the short interest hit new record highs of 55.8%. With rising volume, days to cover on the name was up by a much more modest increment – from 8.0 to 8.1. The stock has rebounded from its early-May lows by 30%, while year-to-date, Rocket is up 26%. In the five-day period covered, shares were up 5%. Ortex-reported short interest on Dave & Busters (PLAY) bounced from 25.5% level on June 23rd just as it did before on June 9, though the extent of bearish appetite was notably greater. Shorts as a percentage of free float on the stock for the week rose from 28.7% all the way to 34.4% – a six-week high. Meanwhile, with strong volume responding to the company's impressive Q1 earnings beat on June 10th, days-to-cover on the name was down from 6.3 to 5.8. In the five-day period covered, Dave & Busters has come off about 5%, though shares have still doubled from early April lows. Since September of last year, Ortex-reported short interest on Mara Holdings (MARA) has seen its peaks correlate with major upward inflections and its trough with downward inflections in the stock price, making this week's large jump in bearish expression somewhat suspicious. Shorts as a percentage of free float rose from 24.8% to 28.5%, though days to cover on the name was little changed at 4.4, which tracks with an increase in trading volume amid heightened volatility in the crypto-verse. In the five-day period covered, Mara shares are up 5.4%, though year-to-date, the stock is down 10.4%. Ortex-reported short interest in Madrigal Pharmaceuticals had troughed at a 10-month of 31% on June 13th but saw a spike this week from 31.3% to 38.4% – a five-week high. Days to cover on the stock remained unchanged around 6.1 amid an increase in trading volume, especially over the past two days. With no news catalysts, the stock was up about 6% in the five-day period covered through Thursday, though year-to-date, shares are still down by 2.5%. Souring sentiment on EVs has sent shares of charging infrastructure play EVgo (EVGO) to 9-month lows as recently as March, though the stock has been trading with more conviction over the past three months, sending some of the bears to the exits. This week, shorts as a percentage of free float on EVgo fell particularly steeply, slipping from 23.6% to 20.2%. The sharp decline also matches exchange-reported data, which saw a drop of over four percentage points to 20.5%. The stock was down 9% in the five-day period covered but remains higher by 72% from its March lows and now trades down just 8% year-to-date.
New York Post
26-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
The surprising way Cooper Flagg celebrated being No. 1 draft pick
Cooper Flagg went somewhere very unique after being crowned the first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Flagg partied hard at the nationwide Sports Bar and Arcade chain, Dave & Busters, in Times Square. He received a one-of-one special gold game card not too long after the Mavericks made him their newest star. While it is unknown what perks that card affords Flagg, it appeared he spent most of his time playing 'NBA Hoops' and 'Super Bikes 3.' The fun night at the arcade capped off what must have been a night full of emotions for the Duke superstar. 4 Cooper Flagg holding the one-of-one Gold Card. Getty Images for Dave & Busters Flagg became the sixth Blue Devil to be drafted first overall and the first since the Magic selected risisng star Paolo Banchero in 2022. When NBA Commissioner Adam Silver called his name, Flagg took extra time to hug his parents, who have been with him every step of the way. 4 Cooper Flagg walking the stage after getting drafted. NBAE via Getty Images Flagg averaged 19.2 ppg and 7.5 rebounds per game in his lone collegiate season. He led Duke, loaded with top-10 draft talent including No. 4 pick Kon Knueppel and No. 10 selection Khaman Maluach, to a Final Final appearance. Beyond extending Duke's prestigious history, Flagg joined an even more exclusive group by becoming only the fourth player from the state of Maine to be drafted into the NBA. Flagg joins the short list of Jeff Turner, who played 10 seasons, Joe Harrington and Thomas Chappelle. However, none of those players had the same level of hype as Flagg. Flagg is such a hometown hero that Maine Governor Janet Mills declared June 25 Cooper Flagg Day in the state. 4 Cooper Flagg playing games at Dave & Busters. Getty Images for Dave & Busters 'I have proclaimed today as Cooper Flagg Day,' Mills said earlier this year, 'so all the people of Maine can celebrate his achievement, hard work, perseverance, and sportsmanship, which should inspire youth across our state to pursue their dreams with Cooper's signature determination.' Flagg has never lost his hometown roots. He played his freshman high school season at Nokomis High School, where he won the state championship. Even when he moved to Montverde Academy in Florida, he never forgot his home state. 4 Flagg celebrating at Dave & Buster's. Getty Images for Dave & Busters In turn, the entire state never forgot about Flagg and followed his every move. During the draft, his high school hosted a draft party, as many from his local community watched their hometown hero's big night.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise after chaotic day on Wall Street
US stock futures pointed up Monday evening as investors took stock after a chaotic day on Wall Street. Futures tied to the S&P 500 (ES=F) were up 0.5%, and those on the tech-heavy Nasdaq (NQ=F) rose 0.5%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) were up 0.7%. Markets are assessing the latest fallout from President Trump's fast-moving tariff plans, which led to a roller-coaster session on Monday. In the end, the Dow (^DJI) sank 350 points, leading the way down, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) cemented a three-day loss percentage loss that rivaled episodes from sell-offs during the pandemic and 2008 financial crisis. Trump threatened additional 50% tariffs on China beginning on Wednesday if the country did not scrap its plans for retaliatory duties, in what would be a major escalation of his trade war against the country. Meanwhile, administration officials continued to offer mixed messages: For instance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent White House hailed the start of a trade negotiation with Japan, while White House trade adviser Peter Navarro took to the Financial Times to say Trump's tariffs were "not a negotiation." For his part, Trump attempted to suggest Monday that "both can be true," while confirming he was not considering pausing the tariffs before they go into full effect on Wednesday. Read more: Live updates on Trump tariffs fallout In any case, investors are still reeling from the fallout of the past several days, after Trump's announcement of "reciprocal" tariffs at the White House stunned in how far they went. The Nasdaq has entered into a bear market, while the S&P 500 is inching closer to one. Some top names on Wall Street — from JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon to BlackRock CEO Larry Fink — have started warning about the effects of Trump's tariffs. Even Tesla CEO and Trump adviser Elon Musk has offered gentle critiques over the past few days. The Nikkei 225 (^N225), Japan's leading stock index, has bounced back over 6% after plunging 7% yesterday to the lowest level in over 18 months. The rebound occurred on Tuesday's market open after stock futures closed briefly Monday morning with heavy losses triggering a circuit breaker close on trading. Tech companies led the rally as strong-performing US tech stocks bolstered belief in the Japanese tech sector. Read more here. Humana Inc. (HUM) Humana Inc. was one of several medical providers seeing jumps after the bell following President Donald Trump's announcement that payments for Medicare insurers would rise to 5.06% next year. Humana stock leapt 11.5% in extended trading. Broadcom (AVGO) Shares in the semiconductor developer moved up 3% in after hours trading following news that Broadcom was launching a $10 billion share buyback program. The program will run through until Dec 31. Dave & Busters (PLAY) Arcade company Dave & Busters saw a 2.3% bounce in after-hours trading after slipping 3.8% during the day. The company fell short of market expectations for Q4 revenue after releasing earnings showing a decline in year-on-year sales. The Nikkei 225 (^N225), Japan's leading stock index, has bounced back over 6% after plunging 7% yesterday to the lowest level in over 18 months. The rebound occurred on Tuesday's market open after stock futures closed briefly Monday morning with heavy losses triggering a circuit breaker close on trading. Tech companies led the rally as strong-performing US tech stocks bolstered belief in the Japanese tech sector. Read more here. Humana Inc. (HUM) Humana Inc. was one of several medical providers seeing jumps after the bell following President Donald Trump's announcement that payments for Medicare insurers would rise to 5.06% next year. Humana stock leapt 11.5% in extended trading. Broadcom (AVGO) Shares in the semiconductor developer moved up 3% in after hours trading following news that Broadcom was launching a $10 billion share buyback program. The program will run through until Dec 31. Dave & Busters (PLAY) Arcade company Dave & Busters saw a 2.3% bounce in after-hours trading after slipping 3.8% during the day. The company fell short of market expectations for Q4 revenue after releasing earnings showing a decline in year-on-year sales. Sign in to access your portfolio
Boston Globe
26-03-2025
- Boston Globe
Providence Place is getting rid of mallrats. Make way for the tumbleweeds.
The kids also aren't allowed to be alone in the mall during school hours, but this isn't part of Governor It's a crackdown on harmless, timeless fun in the name of shoring up public safety because the mall's deadbeat former owners cut back on security at the same time that they were defaulting on their loans to private lenders. Advertisement The ban on kids is the brainchild of John Dorsey, one of the mall's court-appointed receivers, who says he wants to 'get the public's confidence back' in the mall. Get Rhode Map A weekday briefing from veteran Rhode Island reporters, focused on the things that matter most in the Ocean State. Enter Email Sign Up 'The theory behind it is: If nothing changes, nothing changes,' Dorsey told me over the phone this week. I think Dorsey is the It's true that the mall has had a handful of high-profile criminal incidents involving young people, including a group of teenagers who It's also true that Dorsey's primary objective is to spruce up the mall – both aesthetically and financially – just enough to find a buyer later this year, and potential suitors will probably be seeking a per-assault discount. But hanging out in the mall has been a rite of passage for teenagers for generations, the place where you're supposed to have your first big date, first kiss, or first tiny bit of freedom from nagging parents or cranky teachers. You borrow money from your parents to buy sneakers that are too expensive, hop over to Dave & Busters for a sweaty round of Skee-Ball, and then sneak into R-rated movies. Advertisement This is what kids are supposed to do. They are the target audience. 'We've had quite a bit of feedback that some visitors don't feel safe,' Dorsey said. Well, the kinds of people who complain about teenagers in the mall are the same people who say they never go into Providence at all because of the crime. You want a safer mall? Dorsey said there's a series of safety improvements coming, including a full audit of security, controlled access to the skybridge, more guards, and upgrades to the mall's camera system. All reasonable ideas that will hopefully produce the outcome Dorsey and the rest of mall leadership is seeking. But they don't generate the headlines the mall wants. What's shortsighted about banning teenagers from the mall is it's going to leave a long-lasting bad taste in their mouths. The mall is desperate for more foot traffic because most people prefer to shop online these days. Young people are the only ones left who still enjoy the social experience of the mall. Tim Howes, a business professor at Johnson & Wales University, said Providence Place seems to be taking a ' 'They're making the decision that 16-year-olds are not worth as much as older customers,' Howes said. Dorsey assured me that the mall isn't going to have a heavy hand with this policy. It would be ironic to start banning 14-year-olds the same month that they Advertisement 'It's not static, we're not stuck with this program,' he said. 'We're going to be auditing ourselves and trying to figure out if we're accomplishing our goals.' Howes said the mall's strategy could pay off, but there are potential pitfalls to watch for, like racial profiling of teenagers or driving away potential visitors who don't agree with the policy. The bigger challenge for the mall, he said, is the potential of losing another anchor tenant, like the Apple store. 'They need to find a way to rebuild the magic that was the Providence Place Mall,' Howes said. Instead, they're trading mallrats for tumbleweeds. Dan McGowan can be reached at
