Morning. And a betting bonanza on the kentucky derby. Im melissa lee, coming to you live from studio b at the nasdaq. On the desk tonight bonawyn eison, steve grasso here in new york, dan nathan and guy adami live from los angeles. We start off with the Interest Rate tug of war. Tenyear yields down again today. Theyve dropped 25 basis points from recent highs hit just two weeks ago. They are now at their lowest levels in almost a month. The move comes amid renewed hope of fed rate cuts this year. Chances of at least one cut have risen after the fed meeting and fridays softer than expected jobs report. Markets pricing in a nearly 90 chance of a move by december. Rate sensitive areas seem to be applauding the action today. The small cap russell 2,000 and the tech heavy nasdaq leading higher, but is this move in rates warranted . Will we actually see them go higher eventually . Steve, what is your take . I dont know if theyre going to go higher. Were in this period where everyone is very
Happened after a recent ice hockey game. Dozens of students began fighting after a game. A team who worked at the rink was beaten up when he tried to break it up. His mother says several fans kicked him in the head causing him to blackout. Hes now recovering from a concussion and broken nose. Joining me is aaron carter who covers High School Sports. Before that he covered sports at state college. Hes also the son of fred carter. Thanks for being with us . Thanks for having me. I want to read a quote after attending a High School Basketball game. It refers to what you heard from a fan directed at a student in the game. The quote is cripple 22, the man shouted cupping his hands around his mouth, break his legs. First, describe this scenario. Set is scene for us. What was the basketball game and where were you . It was a quarter final match up at a high school. Where i like to sit as a reporter is i sit behind the scorers table. Pretty good access to everywhere. There was a gentleman sitt
Are voting on a bill that would ban employers from discriminating against gay, by sexual, and transgendered americans. That bill is expected to pass. According to the American Civil Liberties union, in 29 states it is now legal to fire or even not hire someone based on their sexual orientation. In 33 states trance gender people can be fired, or even denied employment. A bent 11 poll finding the 73 pest of likely voters support protection for gays, lesbians and transgendered people. Joining us now life from washington, mike, the democrats seem to be rather happy today . Well, they are, and so are members of the lgbt community. There is no question about it. You know, federal law prohibits the discrimination on the basis of faith, gender,th in additionty, race, age, disability. But not on the basis of sexual orientation, and today a big hushedle appears to be cleared going towards that day where lgbt discrimination can no longer happen as a matter of federal law. However, there is one bi
FLORENCE, S.C. The Leatherman Behavioral Care Pavilion is just the latest bit of Florence area growth in which Francis Marion University has played a key role.
The MUSC Jean and Hugh K. Leatherman Behavioral Health Center crossed a critical marker when the final iron beam was placed in the structure on May 21.