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Nov 17, 2020 Good morning, Brief Updates fans! Life’s been more than a little crazy over the past year. So, I thought we could start our morning out on a slightly lighter note… Time for some Tuesday Trivia! Find out if you’re smarter than a 5th grader by taking this quiz…
BREAKING NEWS BRIEF
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Rusty Frasier of Aransas, Texas, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for 50 years on each of two counts of first-degree murder. Frasier is just one of several charged in the July 2018 deaths of two carnival vendors. The Kansas couple was killed after a carnival worker ordered their deaths as part of a fictitious carnival. Investigators said one suspect posed as a carnival mafia boss and ordered the other suspects to kill the couple.
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MONEY MARKETS
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This morning the Dow Jones Industrial average was slated to open at an approximately 160-point loss. The S&P 500 was falling .5%, while the Nasdaq 100 futures jumped slightly. Even though Amazon launched a pharmacy business that allows Prime members to receive their medications for free, its shares still fell this morning. CVS Health and Walgreens Boots Alliance were also suffering losses–about 6% and 10% lower, respectively. Meanwhile, shares of Tesla rose over 12%. The increase followed an announcement that it would soon be a part of the S&P 500, beginning next month. Home Depot, which yesterday released its earnings report, saw its stock fall. Walmart will share its earnings report today.
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PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
Life insurance is considered one of the cornerstones of financial planning by many financial professionals. It is designed to provide financial security to loved ones in the event of your demise. When you buy a life insurance policy, you exchange premium payments for a death benefit that is given as a lump-sum payment to your beneficiaries. Generally, there are two types of life insurance policies: term and permanent. Term life insurance offers coverage for a certain amount of time, while permanent life insurance provides coverage for the policyholder’s whole life. Although there are two primary types of coverage, various policies fall under the life insurance umbrella.
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HOW WILL THIS OBSCURE CODE CHANGE YOUR LIFE?
There’s a lot of science behind boosting productivity, especially when it comes to the workplace. But did you know that the predominant colors surrounding your office can help or hinder your task completion? According to research from the University of Texas, different colors can affect our productivity levels. Blue and Red seem to have the most significant impact, with green also changing how we perceive our tasks at hand. But it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. Different jobs and projects require different color combinations for the trick to work correctly. So how should you decorate your desk to improve productivity? Check out the full details to learn more!
More Productivity Hacks The new year is around the corner, so you might be preparing to start a weight loss and health journey in January. Before you spend a ton of cash on items you think you’ll need to get fit, there’s a list of things to steer clear of. One of the items on the do not buy list workout clothes. Sure, stylish clothes can be fun, but spending a lot of money on the clothes you’ll work out in really won’t help you get fit. Focus on your health first and meeting your goals before investing in athleticwear. If new clothes are a must, save some cash by limiting your purchases to cheaper options and only a few pieces. Fancy water bottles are also a no go. You really don’t need a smart water bottle to tell you how much water to drink. A normal water bottle will suffice and will leave you with a little extra cash to invest in other areas of your health journey that will have a better return on your investment. What other items should you leave on the shelf when starting your health and wellness journey?
More Healthy Living Hacks All successful weight loss diets have this one thing in common Stay Informed,  Rex Jackson P.S. Know someone who’d love the Brief Updates? Be sure to send them to this link so they can get signed up: BriefUpdates.com What did you think? |
Is it time to get ready for a year end rally?
