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In NFL Week 1, Matthew Stafford was named Offensive Player of the Week for his impressive performance, while Foyesade Oluokun earned Defensive Player honors with key coverage plays. The Colts' offensive line was recognized as the best unit, and rookie tight end Tyler Warren was named Rookie of the Week for his standout debut.
Texas's first preseason scrimmage has concluded, with initial updates on team health and standout players, though more detailed reports are forthcoming.
The 2024 McDonald’s All-American showcased the nation’s top high school basketball prospects, with Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, and Cooper Flagg among the standout performers. Harper, son of former NBA champion Ron Harper, displayed strong decision-making and shooting skills, while Edgecombe impressed with his two-way talent and improved shooting. Flagg's workmanlike demeanor and passing ability stood out, while Ian Jackson and Derik Queen also delivered strong performances.
The top 20 best-performing hedge funds made $67 billion in gains in 2023, triple the amount reported in 2022, as stock markets surged. This strong performance reflects the growing divide between the industry's top players and others, with the top 20 firms representing 46% of the sector's total lifetime gains despite overseeing just under 19% of the industry's assets under management. TCI, an activist hedge fund, led the pack with $12.9 billion in net gains, while big firms like Bridgewater Associates reported losses. The rally in stock markets has particularly benefited hedge funds making focused bets on individual stocks, with many heavily invested in tech giants like Alphabet, Amazon, and Apple.
CNBC's Jim Cramer reviews the top ten performers on the Russell 1000 index in November, highlighting companies such as Affirm Holdings, Roku, Coinbase, Block, Gap, Olaplex, Victoria's Secret, Shift4 Payments, DataDog, and Expedia. Cramer explains that these stocks have seen success due to factors such as falling interest rates, strong earnings, positive market sentiment, and improved performance compared to low expectations.
CNBC's Jim Cramer discusses the top 10 performers in the S&P 500 since its bear market low. He believes some stocks like Nvidia and Meta have rebounded and have strong prospects, while others like Fair Isaac may be affected by increased mortgage rates. General Electric has improved after years of underperformance, Broadcom needs to close its acquisition of VMware, and Lam Research and Adobe are recommended for their use of AI. Royal Caribbean has benefited from the post-Covid travel boom, Eli Lilly has seen success with its diabetes treatment, and PulteGroup remains strong despite rate hikes.
UNC football's spring game showcased sophomore quarterback Drake Maye's connection with wide receivers Devontez Walker and Nate McCollum, while running back British Brooks returned from injury. Senior defenders Myles Murphy and Kaimon Rucker impressed with 2.5 sacks and two tackles for loss in the first half, while freshman Jaybron Harvey had three sacks and a tackle for loss in the second half. UNC opens the season on September 2 against South Carolina.