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Why functional strength training is one of the best workouts for people over 50

A groundbreaking new study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine also shows that regular exercise, such as strength training, is up to 1½ times more effective

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Stock market fails to stage a ‘Santa Claus rally’ in rough start to 2024

Santa Claus was pretty much a no-show on Wall Street. As defined by the Stock Trader’s Almanac, the “Santa Claus rally” refers to the S&P

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Opinion: What to stream in January 2024: ‘Masters of the Air,’ ‘Echo,’ ‘Griselda’ and more

As the calendar flips to 2024, the streaming world looks more expensive and less expansive than a year ago. Changes are everywhere: Most of the

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Dow scores another all-time high as S&P 500 remains just shy of record territory

U.S. stocks finished mostly higher on Thursday with the S&P 500 closing just shy of record territory as the large-cap index heads for its best

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Opinion: $1,400 for tickets to see ‘The Nutcracker’? Why I’m fine with skpping it.

It’s a seasonal ritual that countless families enjoy — getting dressed in their holiday finest and heading off to see a local production of the

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‘Santa Claus’ rally time for stock market? Why investors should dial back their expectations for this seasonal year-end gift.

Almost as predictable as the big jolly man himself, many on Wall Street are eagerly waiting for the so-called Santa Claus rally to further fuel

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FedEx’s stock drops as company trims sales forecast

Shares of FedEx Corp. dropped in after-hours trading Tuesday after the package-delivery giant trimmed its full-year sales forecast, amid continued concerns about subdued shipping demand

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These mutual fund and ETF tips help your portfolio ride the market’s wave

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Kendrick Lamar scoops up $8.6 million Brooklyn penthouse 

Rapper Kendrick Lamar is the new owner of a four-bedroom, 3.5-bath penthouse in Brooklyn, N.Y. He recently purchased the duplex apartment for $8.6 million, according to the New York

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November inflation, consumer spending data are highlights for markets this week

The highlights for markets and economists this coming week will be the U.S. November inflation readings and the latest check-up on the health of consumer