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New story in Business from Time: Index Funds are Great, But Stock-Picking Should Still Be Part of Your Investment Strategy
Index funds have gotten plenty of praise lately, some of it from me, as the the Vanguard S&P 500 Index Fund (formerly First Index Trust) celebrated the 40th anniversary of its launch. It’s now the second-largest mutual fund in the country, behind only Vanguard’s Total […]
New story in Business from Time: Index Funds are Great, But Stock-Picking Should Still Be Part of Your Investment Strategy
Index funds have gotten plenty of praise lately, some of it from me, as the the Vanguard S&P 500 Index Fund (formerly First Index Trust) celebrated the 40th anniversary of its launch. It’s now the second-largest mutual fund in the country, behind only Vanguard’s Total […]
Feds Indict Iranian for HBO Hack—But Extradition Isn’t Likely
Four months ago, HBO faced a punishing series of leaks of unreleased episodes, scripts, and even celebrities’ contact information. On Tuesday, the Department of Justice named the alleged culprit behind that extortion campaign: An Iranian hacker named Behzad Mesri. By indicting Mesri, prosecutors have sent […]
Microsoft confirms Surface Book 2 battery drain problems while gaming
The Microsoft Surface Book 2 is a pretty impressive device, but you’ll be in for a surprise if you crank its Power Mode slider up to the highest settings while playing games with high system demands. As it turns out, the battery on the Surface […]
Now you can ask to join a friend’s Instagram live video
While you’re watching your buddy’s live video, you can tap the new Request button that will show up in the comments area. You’ll get a confirmation that your friend has accepted the request, and you’ll get a quick moment to fix your hair and smile […]
ADAY aims to simplify your wardrobe with $2M in funding
ADAY, a fresh entrant in the highly competitive world of direct-to-consumer fashion, has raised $2 million in new funding for its mission to simplify wardrobes with a line of durable, technical, and chic womenswear. The company is the latest in an ever-expanding movement of startups that […]
Una dirigente accusa Tavecchio: «L’ex presidente mi ha molestato»
«Più episodi, ho prove video e audio. E lo denuncio» dice la donna che chiede l'anonimato per paura. «Si tratta di violenze anche morali, psicologiche. E sono recenti». «Deve essere denunciata entro 6 mesi per essere perseguibile» conferma il legale … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #thisisnews […]
France, Spain and Portugal with Azamara
France, Spain and Portugal with Azamara. November 20, 2017 by Susan Entringer CTC. Azamara Club Cruises takes you deeper, off the beaten path, into the cities you want to explore. You are sure to be fully immersed both in the famous destinations and the hidden […]
Pensioni, il governo blinda il blocco dell’età sui lavori usuranti: la Cgil minaccia lo sciopero generale
La proposta del governo sul pacchetto di misure sulle pensioni ha spaccato i sindacati, con la Cgil pronta a scendere in piazza già il prossimo 2 dicembre. Il risultato finale del tavolo convocato a palazzo Chigi è che l'esecutivo presenterà le nuove misure sulle pensioni […]