The Lookout
The number of new unemployment claims fell more than expected last week, according to government figures. That could be a sign that the struggling labor market is finally picking up steam.
The number of Americans filing first-time claims for jobless benefits fell to 404,000, from a revised total of 441,000 last week. New claims haven't fallen by that much in a single week since February.
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The seven-year major leaguer collapsed while coaching his son's Little League game on Thursday.
The value of the Dolphins and Formula One racing is enormous.
The Yahoo Fantasy football analysts reveal their first running back rankings for the 2024 NFL season.
The 2024 Yankees have rediscovered their bravado and hold the second-best record in the AL, thanks in large part to the superstar outfielder.
Affluent Americans may want to double-check how much of their bank deposits are protected by government-backed insurance. The rules governing trust accounts just changed.
Trucks aren't known for being fuel efficient, though times are changing. These are the trucks with the best gas mileage in various segments.
Murray made a bad night on the court worse during a moment of frustration on the bench.
Former NBA guard Darius Morris has died at the age of 33. He played for five teams during his four NBA seasons. Morris played college basketball at Michigan.
Nonexistent negotiations and missed opportunities for reconciliation between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf have the sport stuck in place.
Ryan says he would be writing in a Republican candidate instead of voting for Donald Trump.
The Yahoo Fantasy football crew got together for their very first mock draft of 2024. Andy Behrens recaps the results.
It’s key to note that we’re not saying the “best team” or “best roster.” Instead, we’re talking about the best confluence of factors that can outline a path for survival and then success.
Teams have made their big splashes in free agency and made their draft picks, it's time for you to do the same. It's fantasy football mock draft time. Some call this time of year best ball season, others know it's an opportunity to get a leg up on your competition for when you have to draft in August. The staff at Yahoo Fantasy did their first mock draft of the 2024 season to help you with the latter. Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens are here to break it all down by each round and crush some staff members in the process.
The Utilities and Consumer Staples sectors have popped since mid-April as investors search for value.
With free agency and the draft behind us, what 32 teams look like today will likely be what they look like Week 1 and beyond for the 2024 season. Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski reveal the post-draft fantasy power rankings. The duo break down the rankings in six tiers: Elite offensive ecosystems, teams on the cusp of being complete mixed bag ecosystems, offensive ecosystems with something to prove, offenses that could go either way, and offenses that are best to stay away from in fantasy.
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate edged back toward 7% this week but remains elevated, prompting housing experts to revise their forecasts for the rest of 2024.
The Cardinals' nightmare season continues.
For one night, Cleveland's game plan worked to perfection. Do the Cavs have a shot to take down the Celtics?
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss the Padres-Marlins trade that sent Luis Arraez to San Diego, as well as recap all the action from this weekend in baseball and send birthday wishes to hall-of-famer Willie Mays.
Budgeting apps can help you keep track of your finances, stick to a spending plan and reach your money goals. These are the best budget-tracking apps available right now.
