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Consistency and keeping emotions in check are essential to building a lasting portfolio. Since the start of 2023, the Nasdaq Composite has surged 72%, while the S&P 500 has risen an astounding 45%. Some investors may feel that the market is overextended. In addition to many stocks trading higher than their historic valuations, there are a number of economic indicators, from the U.S. money supply to the housing market and consumer conditions, that suggest the market could face selling pressure or even a correction. Here are three mistakes to avoid in the second half of 2024 and how to prepare…

Hepatitis is a disease characterised by inflammation of the liver, commonly caused by a viral infection. However, it can also be caused by factors such as alcohol consumption, certain medications and autoimmune diseases. The main types of viral hepatitis include Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E, each of which spreads in different ways and has different health impacts. World Hepatitis Day is observed every year as a global initiative to raise awareness about hepatitis, highlighting the importance of prevention, testing and treatment. The initiative also advocates for strengthening public health policies to effectively combat hepatitis. Learn more about the…

Image caption: Oil has long been a mainstay of Venezuela’s economy. Article information Author: Robert Plummer Role: BBC News58 minutes agoVenezuela’s battered economy is one of the key battlegrounds in Sunday’s presidential election, with President Nicolas Maduro hoping to convince voters that the country has turned around after years of conflict.Recent efforts to lower the cost of living have brightened the outlook somewhat: In February, Venezuela finally said goodbye to runaway hyperinflation that saw annual price growth reach more than 400,000% in 2019.Currently, annual inflation rates are more manageable but still remain high at around 50%. President Maduro is keen…

The video’s caption reads: “I wouldn’t wish my worst enemy through what I went through.”2 hours agoClaressa Shields became a four-weight world champion in sensational fashion Saturday in Detroit, defeating Vanessa Lepage-Joanis in two rounds.The 29-year-old Shields has won the WBC heavyweight and WBO light heavyweight titles while also unifying the 12st 7lb (175 lb) weight class.The unbeaten American knocked Lepage-Joanis down three times in a row, starting with a counter right punch.The referee stopped the bout after the third knockdown, giving Shields his first stoppage win since 2017.”The new power definitely feels good,” Shields said.”I was shocked at myself,…

I’m a self-proclaimed bag fanatic. I own over 30 handbags and my collection is pretty extensive: totes, backpacks, crossbodies, waist packs, the list goes on. Despite all the variety, I’m still trying to find the perfect travel bag for my upcoming trip to Italy. I had my eye on the Baggu crossbody bag that kept popping up on TikTok, with over 16.2 million videos showcasing just how popular this sleek travel bag is, but after deciding to hold off on a purchase, I found the perfect alternative at Walmart for just $10 and took the opportunity to try it out:…

“Many companies are actively pursuing their listing plans in Hong Kong. With a series of national policies favorable to Hong Kong being introduced one after another, it is expected to play a supporting role in various economic sectors.”Chan added that the city’s merchandise exports recorded double-digit year-on-year growth for the third consecutive month, rising 12.5 percent overall in the second quarter.The city’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose 2.7% in the first quarter from a year earlier, at the low end of the government’s forecast. For the full year, GDP is expected to grow 2.5% to 3.5% from a year earlier.However,…

20 PhotosPhoto: YouTube/AxelCamp (composite)Having a reliable, perfectly comfortable, all-season shelter to enjoy when you venture into the outdoors is a luxury in itself. Add in basic comforts, plenty of space for your whole family (or a small one), and an affordable price, and you have the real-life version of the RV unicorn. And unicorns are what Omnibus aims for.It’s the latest product from AxelCamp, a small, family-run business based in Maine, USA that makes “square and teardrop campers that can tow almost anything and fit into a standard garage.” Their towable campers aim to be the perfect, and seemingly elusive,…

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — There’s certainly nothing wrong with the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe, but Hyundai decided now was the right time for a change — a big change.The 2024 Santa Fe was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show last fall, showcasing a new, boxy look.If you like angular cars, you’re in luck: this car is very different from previous generations, including the original Santa Fe from way back when.Introduced as a 2001 model, it was Hyundai’s first SUV and made quite an impact.Not only was the brand entering the burgeoning crossover segment, it was also coming into its…

Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional series on tech activity and trends in Tulsa.Welcome to the latest edition of Tulsa Tech Bytes, in which we highlight some exciting developments in Tulsa’s rapidly growing tech ecosystem.Tulsa Innovation Lab, in partnership with Black Tech Street and other organizations that make up the Tulsa Hub for Equitable, Trusted Autonomy (THETA), has been awarded a $51 million federal grant to invest in innovations along multiple industry and business vectors that will have a significant impact on the economy, education, and job creation. With this grant, Tulsa joins an exclusive group of only…

Now in its 19th season, Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining, presented by Orlando Health, will return with a record 150 restaurants this fall from Aug. 16 through Sept. 30, including 25 new restaurants and nine Michelin Guide-recognized restaurants. During the six-week event, restaurants will continue with the tiered menu system introduced in 2023, offering three-course prix fixe menus for $40 or $60. The menu is now live on the new OrlandoMagicalDining.com, one of eight recently revamped Visit Orlando websites. Diners can make reservations and filter by area or specific neighborhood, menu tier and vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free dietary preferences. On the…