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Clock ticking for Luke Fickell at Wisconsin: Optimism is dwindling after latest blowout loss to Alabama – CBS Sports

Clock ticking for Luke Fickell at Wisconsin: Optimism is dwindling after latest blowout loss to Alabama  CBS Sports Simpson, Williams shine as Tide roll Wisconsin  ESPN What channel is Alabama vs. Wisconsin on today? Time, TV schedule for Week 3 game  The Tuscaloosa News 3 takeaways from Wisconsin’s 38-14 loss to Alabama: Another disappointing finish vs. a Top 25 team  Bucky’s 5th Quarter Alabama …

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NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Improves Again

NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Improves Again

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 9, 2025) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in August to 100.8, nearly 3 points above the 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, four increased, four decreased, and two were unchanged. The increase in those expecting real sales to be higher contributed the most to the rise in the …

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Asian Stocks Rise to Track US Optimism on Fed Cuts: Markets Wrap – Bloomberg.com

Asian Stocks Rise to Track US Optimism on Fed Cuts: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.com Japan’s Nikkei crosses 44,000 to hit fresh highs, extending rally after Ishiba’s resignation announcement  CNBC Stocks rise as prospect of Fed easing trumps political uncertainty  Reuters Asian shares mostly rise as focus shifts to Fed’s next move  Yahoo Finance Asia stocks rise on rate cut bets; Nikkei soars after Ishiba exit, …

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Asia stocks rise with US payrolls in focus; Japan up on trade optimism – Investing.com

Asia stocks rise with US payrolls in focus; Japan up on trade optimism  Investing.com Asia to Join Global Equity Rally Before Jobs Data: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg Asian stocks track Wall Street higher, bond yields ease before US payrolls  Reuters Asian shares are higher after Wall Street steadies itself as Alphabet rallies  ABC News Asia-Pacific markets close mostly higher, tracking tech rally on Wall Street  CNBC …

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Vance expresses optimism that ‘energetic diplomacy’ will end the war in Ukraine

Vance expresses optimism that ‘energetic diplomacy’ will end the war in Ukraine

Vice President JD Vance remains confident the U.S. can broker an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine despite potential hang-ups that have emerged since President Donald Trump’s meeting this month with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “We believe we’ve already seen some significant concessions from both sides, just in the last few weeks,” Vance said in an exclusive interview …

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Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Bubba Chandler’s debut sparks optimism, but the Pirates’ story remains the same

Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Bubba Chandler’s debut sparks optimism, but the Pirates’ story remains the same

Bubba Chandler’s MLB debut Friday night at PNC Park was the latest chapter in the sociological experiment that is Pittsburgh Pirates baseball. The Pirates are last in the National League Central because they unequivocally belong there. Despite leading MLB with 15 shutouts. The Pirates have scored fewer runs than any team in MLB. Their team OPS ranks last. Their offense …

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The Jaxson Dart ‘aura’ fueling Giants’ limitless optimism

The Jaxson Dart ‘aura’ fueling Giants’ limitless optimism

Jermaine Eluemunor doesn’t consider himself an avid college football fan. One player became appointment viewing for him last year, though — Jaxson Dart. Eluemunor now gets to see Dart every day with the Giants. And there is just something about his personality and style of play that is captivating. “I don’t really watch college football like that, but I was …

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