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How medical expenses push these people to put their health at risk

The cost of care has become so onerous that some people have ditched going to the doctor altogether. To save on health care, a third of people aged 25 to 45 avoided seeing a medical professional, hoping instead that their condition will eventually resolve, according to data from the Nationwide …

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Francisco Toledo, artist and activist who injected life into Mexican traditions, dead at 79

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Francisco Toledo, who shook up the 1960s Mexican art scene with his fresh approach to painting, sculpting, printing, tapestry weaving and preserving the cultural heritage that inspired him, has died. FILE PHOTO: Mexican graphic artist Francisco Toledo works on his sculpture ‘La Lagartera’, a 24.5 metre …

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The 10-year yield hasn’t been this oversold since 1998

Call it a bond yield bounce. U.S. Treasury yields turned higher on Thursday following news that U.S.-China trade talks were to resume in October, mirroring a broad-based move up in the stock market. The yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury rose to 1.57%. And, lucky for yield-hunters, this positive action …

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Hurricane Dorian hits North Carolina farmers still hurt by Florence

File photo of workers using farm machinery to navigate floodwaters from the Waccamaw River caused by Hurricane Florence on September 26, 2018 in Bucksport, South Carolina. Farmers brace for more flooding as Hurricane Dorian barrels down on the Carolinas. Sean Rayford | Getty Images News | Getty Images Days after …

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Here are the best and worst US cities for retirement

Just under a quarter of Americans are “very confident” they’ll have enough money to retire comfortably. And many expect to delay retirement at least until age 65, according to recent studies. So what’s a person who’s ready to call it quits at the office to do? Relocating to more affordable …

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Here’s where the jobs are for August 2019 — in one chart

The August jobs report showed weaker hiring overall as continued strength in the service sectors struggled to offset anemic manufacturing gains and losses in the mining and extraction industry. The Labor Department’s report also notes that an unusual swell of government hiring — the second-best performer in term of net …

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Nvidia could be poised for a bigger breakout, trader says

Positive U.S.-China trade headlines are giving the tech sector a boost, and the chips could ride the wave higher, says TradingAnalysis.com founder Todd Gordon. “The sectors and the industries that are responding the best are tied to Asian technology production. Obviously, that’s going to be semis,” Gordon said Thursday on …

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Dow stock Walmart could just be getting started, traders say

Stocks are putting a rough August in the rearview mirror with a broad market rally pushing the S&P 500 to within 2% of its record high. But, a handful of stocks are already there. Walmart, Mastercard, Lockheed Martin, P&G and Hershey hit all-time highs this week. Strategic Wealth Partners’ Mark …

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Analyst slaps sell rating on Beyond Meat, says plant-based meat market not as big as people think

In this photo illustration, packages of Beyond Meat “The Beyond Burger” sit on a table, June 13, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Drew Angerer | Getty Images Investors have overestimated the potential size of the the planet-based meat industry, which could end up smaller than the …

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Lululemon is rallying, and history suggests a double-digit surge ahead

Lululemon is doing some heavy lifting after reporting earnings. The yoga apparel stock was up more than 7% after the bell Thursday following a profit and revenue beat in its recent quarter. Shares have surged more than 50% this year, one of the top performers on the Nasdaq 100. Miller Tabak …

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