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Jan 27 2025BUSINESS

Housing Market Woes: Bank of America Cools on D. R. Horton

Bank of America has given D. R. Horton a reality check, downgrading its stock from "buy" to "neutral. " Analyst Rafe Jadrosich now expects the homebuilder to face tough times ahead, with a target price of $150 per share, just a 5% increase from its current value. High interest rates and rising input

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Jan 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Why Tech Prices Plummet Faster Than We Think

Have you ever wondered why the costs of clean technology seem to drop like a rock? It's not just because we get better at using them over time. There's also something called economies of scale. This means that when projects get big, they can benefit from lower costs as they produce more. A recent st

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Jan 25 2025BUSINESS

Why Trade Costs Matter: Cambodia's Trade Journey from 1993 to 2019

Trade barriers can be a big obstacle for countries trying to trade more freely. This study looks into how much it costs for Cambodia to trade with its top 30 partners from 1993 to 2019. Using a special way to measure trade costs, we found that Cambodia's trade costs dropped by 35. 43% over this time

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Setting Goals After Knee Replacement Surgery: A Closer Look

You might think recovery from a total knee replacement surgery (TKA) is pretty straightforward. But it turns out that patients' expectations about what they can and can't do after surgery play a big role in how happy they are with the results. Surprisingly, up to 20% of people aren't satisfied with

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Knee Replacement Costs in Guangdong: Before and After Policy Changes

You might be wondering how much a knee replacement surgery costs in Guangdong, China, and how these costs have changed over time. Well, let's dive into that. In Guangdong Province, there was a big change in how medical supplies were bought. This is called the National Volume-based Procurement Polic

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Jan 22 2025SCIENCE

The Science Game: Who Wins and Who Loses?

In the world of science, it's not just about the discovery—it's about who profits from it. Journals, the gatekeepers of scientific knowledge, often prioritize their own gains. Authors, who spend countless hours on research, face a harsh reality: they must pay to play. This comes in the form of artic

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

America's Healthcare Hopes: A Split View on Trump's Plans

A new survey by Gallup shows that many Americans aren't betting on President-elect Donald Trump to make healthcare cheaper. Nearly half—46%—think the country is on the wrong track when it comes to his healthcare plans. More people doubt that Congress and Trump will lower health care and drug costs—4

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Jan 17 2025BUSINESS

Flying in Style: How Much Does a HondaJet Elite Really Cost?

The HondaJet, with its unique design and efficient performance, has become a popular choice for short-range business travel. But how much does it cost to own or lease one? Let’s dive into the costs and benefits of the HondaJet Elite series. The HondaJet first took flight in 2003 and was approved fo

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

Fighting Food Insecurity: Why Healthy Eating Should Be a Priority

In late 2024, a significant bill was introduced in Congress by Illinois representative Robin Kelly. The Fueling Optimal Outcomes through Diet (FOOD) for Health Act aims to boost access to healthy food and reduce healthcare costs. This bill allocates $20 million to support Food is Medicine programs,

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Jan 13 2025FINANCE

Britain's Borrowing Costs Soar: What's Next for Public Spending?

It's been a rough few months for the U. K. government's budget plans. Since the Labour party unveiled their first budget back in October, the costs of borrowing money have been climbing fast. The problem? Investors are losing confidence, and that means the government has to pay more to borrow money.

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