If you're on the lookout for a sector to invest in as 2024 comes to a close, healthcare could be a smart choice. Historically, the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) has seen November gains in eight out of the past ten years. Moreover, it has moved upwards in December in four of the last five
So, you know Jenna Fischer from 'The Office?' Well, she recently went public about her breast cancer journey. She's 50 now and shared the news on Instagram in October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Fischer was diagnosed last December with Stage 1 Triple Positive Breast Cancer. This type is
Jim Cramer, a financial expert from CNBC, advised investors not to be swayed by stock downgrades or daily market fluctuations. He emphasized the importance of sticking with strong companies even when their share prices fluctuate. Cramer recalled the history of the long bull market, noting how downg
You might be surprised to know who's in the running to replace the current head of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Dan Gallagher, who works at Robinhood, is said to be a top pick if Donald Trump wins the presidency. Gallagher was once an SEC commissioner himself. Some people close to t
For the first time in decades, drug overdose rates are dropping in 40 states. Nationally, overdose deaths fell by about 10 percent in the year ending April 2024, from over 112,000 to around 101,000. States like North Carolina and Nebraska led the way with declines of 23 percent and 30 percent, respe
In a swift move, Mayor Brandon Johnson has picked six fresh faces for Chicago's Board of Education. This comes right after the entire board's sudden resignation last week, which left city officials scratching their heads. The new members include environmental activist Olga Bautista, political consul
The job numbers for September came as a huge surprise. The U.S. Labor Department reported 254,000 nonfarm payroll jobs added—way more than anyone expected. Economists had guessed around 150,000. That's almost like if you were expecting a few extra dollars in your pocket and found a whole twenty inst
On September 23, 2024, former President Donald Trump made a big statement during his campaign rally in Indiana, Pennsylvania. He said he wants to shut down the U.S. Department of Education and give control back to states. A video of this speech went viral on social media, sparking different reaction
Imagine if you could just wipe out all the bad stuff that happens at your school. That’s kind of what New York State’s education department is trying to do with absenteeism rates. Recently, the state comptroller sounded the alarm: too many kids are missing school since the pandemic hit. The solution
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