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Number of UK first-time buyers in 2023 was lowest in a decade    
Number of UK first-time buyers in 2023 was lowest in a decade
The Yorkshire’s calculations are based on lending data from the banking trade body UK Finance up to September 2023, with buyer numbers for October, November and December 2023 estimated in line with previous first-time buyer patterns.


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Ethiopia and Somaliland reach 'historic' agreement over access to ports    
Ethiopia and Somaliland reach 'historic' agreement over access to ports
In a televised address, Abiy said Ethiopia should have a say in the use of the Red Sea ports of its coastal neighbours, just as countries downstream along the Nile River have been allowed to negotiate use of the river that Ethiopia has built a dam across to generate power.


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Thousands of 'legacy' asylum cases awaiting decisions despite Sunak's pledge    
Thousands of 'legacy' asylum cases awaiting decisions despite Sunak's pledge
Sunak said: "By clearing the legacy asylum backlog, deciding more than 112,000 cases, we are saving the taxpayer millions of pounds in expensive hotel costs, reducing strain on public services and ensuring the most vulnerable receive the right support.


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Biden offers optimistic new year's message as Trump lashes out    
Biden offers optimistic new year's message as Trump lashes out
The USA Today and Suffolk University survey, condensed by the Guardian, found that Biden had 34% support among Hispanic voters surveyed, down from 65% in 2020, compared to Trump's 39%. Biden's support among Black voters had also declined, from 87% to 63%.


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Trump gaining ground among Latino voters, poll shows    
Trump gaining ground among Latino voters, poll shows
Trump also said he would reinstate and expand travel bans he first carried out in 2017 toward several Muslim-majority and African countries. Another Trump administration would also include rounding up placing undocumented immigrants already in the US in detention camps to await deportation.


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Green Day changes lyric to hit out at Trump in New Year's Eve performance    
Green Day changes lyric to hit out at Trump in New Year's Eve performance
The band's musical jab at Trump comes after a US House committee investigated the former US president's efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat and the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack promoted by his supporters. Many critics are raising the flag over a possible second Trump administration, signaling that the second time around could be much worse.


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More EVs lose US tax credits including Tesla, Nissan, GM vehicles    
More EVs lose US tax credits including Tesla, Nissan, GM vehicles
The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act law reformed the EV tax credit, requiring vehicles to be assembled in North America to qualify for any tax credits, eliminating nearly 70% of eligible models at the time.


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Housing market predictions: Six experts weigh in on the real estate outlook in 2024    
Housing market predictions: Six experts weigh in on the real estate outlook in 2024
The level of remodeling activity will be approximately flat in 2024 compared to 2023. The housing stock is aging and requires reinvestment (the typical home in the U.S. is near 40 years old).


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Waiver wire pickups: Henderson astounds, Drummond rebounds    
Waiver wire pickups: Henderson astounds, Drummond rebounds
Assists: Dimes are difficult to source from free agency or the waiver wire given how often NBA offenses are commandeered by high-usage stars, but it\'s worth noting that Monk is 25th in the league over the past month in added value via assists.


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How Do You Respond to a Young Person Upset by Racist Jokes at School?    
How Do You Respond to a Young Person Upset by Racist Jokes at School?
Dashka Slater is a writer in California with a focus on teenagers and criminal justice. Her book “The 57 Bus,” a New York Times best seller, was based on an article she wrote for the magazine in 2015 and went on to win a 2018 Stonewall Book Award from the American Library Association.


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Israel’s Top Court Strikes Down Move to Curb Its Powers    
Israel’s Top Court Strikes Down Move to Curb Its Powers
The decision comes at a precarious time for Israel, deeply engaged in a brutal war in Gaza and under nearly daily rocket fire from Iranian-backed militants along its northern border. It is seeking to project an image of strength to its enemies but has been shaken by the Oct. 7 Hamas-led surprise attack, by a shrinking economy, and by the alarm and pressure from its closest allies over the deaths of thousands of civilians in Gaza.


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Opinion | Is America on the Mend?    
Opinion | Is America on the Mend?
At the same time, the pandemic reduced social interactions and left many people feeling isolated. The psychological toll is hard to measure, but the weakening of social ties contributed to a range of negative trends, including a surge in violent crime.


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Israel Pulling Thousands Of Troops From Gaza, Military Says    
Israel Pulling Thousands Of Troops From Gaza, Military Says
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Kelly Clarkson Unexpectedly Helps Marry Couple On New Year's Eve    
Kelly Clarkson Unexpectedly Helps Marry Couple On New Year's Eve
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Kathy Griffin Seeks Comfort From Pal Jane Fonda As Her Marriage Ends    
Kathy Griffin Seeks Comfort From Pal Jane Fonda As Her Marriage Ends
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Jeremy Renner Credits Daughter For His Recovery From Near-Fatal Snowplow Accident    
Jeremy Renner Credits Daughter For His Recovery From Near-Fatal Snowplow Accident
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Merriam-Webster Asks What Words Should Be Used More In 2024, And We're Speechless    
Merriam-Webster Asks What Words Should Be Used More In 2024, And We're Speechless
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Make Winter Dressing Slightly More Enjoyable With A Pair Of Ridiculous Socks    
Make Winter Dressing Slightly More Enjoyable With A Pair Of Ridiculous Socks
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Sen. Fetterman Feared News About His Depression Would End His Political Career    
Sen. Fetterman Feared News About His Depression Would End His Political Career
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Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II To Step Down From Throne After 52 Years    
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II To Step Down From Throne After 52 Years
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New Law Means Fuzzy Dice Are Finally Free To Dangle In Illinois    
New Law Means Fuzzy Dice Are Finally Free To Dangle In Illinois
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New FAFSA launches after a long delay — but with 'some minor issues,' Education Department says    
New FAFSA launches after a long delay — but with 'some minor issues,' Education Department says
For example, a typical family in New York with adjusted available income of $100,000 could be expected to contribute $12,943 instead of $9,162 toward their annual college costs — a difference of nearly $4,000 in aid, according to calculations by Kantrowitz.


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Don't forget this crucial step after you apply for a job, says recruiter who's seen hundreds of resumes: 'You're doing them a favor'    
Don't forget this crucial step after you apply for a job, says recruiter who's seen hundreds of resumes: 'You're doing them a favor'
Get CNBC\'s free Warren Buffett Guide to Investing, which distills the billionaire\'s No. 1 best piece of advice for regular investors, do\'s and don\'ts, and three key investing principles into a clear and simple guidebook.


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Israel signals tactics shift, troop pullback as US carrier heads home    
Israel signals tactics shift, troop pullback as US carrier heads home
Retaking the border could also constitute a de facto reversal of Israel\'s 2005 withdrawal from Gaza, raising new questions over the future of the enclave and prospects for a Palestinian state.


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Japan earthquakes leave at least six dead with more feared to be trapped under rubble    
Japan earthquakes leave at least six dead with more feared to be trapped under rubble
Nuclear regulators said no rises in radiation levels were detected at the monitoring posts in the region, and no abnormalities had been detected at the more than 20 reactors situated along the nearby coastline.


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Japan orders people to evacuate after 7.6-magnitude quake hits west coast    
Japan orders people to evacuate after 7.6-magnitude quake hits west coast
Japan is one of the most quake-prone country on the planet. A huge earthquake and tsunami that struck the north-east of the country on 11 March 2011 killed 18,000 people. The disaster devastated towns and triggered nuclear meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi plant. Nearly all of Japan’s nuclear power plants have been mothballed since the disaster.


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Blue groper: man fined $500 for killing protected fish in Sydney    
Blue groper: man fined $500 for killing protected fish in Sydney
“It’s terribly disappointing for the local community of Cronulla’s Oak Park Beach who have publicly and privately shared their sadness at the loss of ‘Gus’ due to illegal spearfishing,” she said.


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Australia's property market faces fresh peaks and troughs with slowing prices and interest rates tipped to drop    
Australia's property market faces fresh peaks and troughs with slowing prices and interest rates tipped to drop
Lawless said it was "hard to see rents going backwards" nationally "until there's a much more significant supply response and there still seems to be some way down the track".


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Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 678    
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 678
In the interview, Zelenskiy rejected any suggestion that Moscow was interested in peace talks, pointing to Moscow’s repeated waves of aerial strikes. “I see only the steps of a terrorist country,” he said.


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'All of Denmark is crying': Danes react to Margrethe II's abdication    
'All of Denmark is crying': Danes react to Margrethe II's abdication
Today, Fred and Mary come as a package. "That's new for us," said Maria Gunderlund, a farmer from Jutland. "The queen has just been the queen for years. We haven't had a king in most people's living memory [Queen Margrethe's late husband, Prince Henrik of Denmark, was officially a royal consort]. Now we'll get a king and queen. An Australian queen at that."


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Russia launches 90 drone attacks on Ukraine in early hours of new year    
Russia launches 90 drone attacks on Ukraine in early hours of new year
Meanwhile, four people were killed and 13 more wounded after Ukrainian shelling on Russian-occupied areas of Donetsk, according to the area’s Russian-installed leader, Denis Pushilin. Russian state media reported that a journalist was among the victims, but provided no further details.


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Italy's oldest man, Tripoli Giannini, dies at age of 111    
Italy's oldest man, Tripoli Giannini, dies at age of 111
In 2022, births in Italy reached a record low of 393,000, according to Istat. Meloni said in December that reversing the birthrate trend was among her government's priorities for 2024, with €2.5bn set aside in the budget to tackle the issue.


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Israel supreme court strikes down Netanyahu's judicial overhaul law    
Israel supreme court strikes down Netanyahu's judicial overhaul law
"This is the time to thank the millions who took to the streets and defended with their bodies Israeli democracy, the values of the declaration of independence and their gatekeepers (the supreme court)," the group said in a statement.


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Israel to withdraw some troops from Gaza amid new campaign planning    
Israel to withdraw some troops from Gaza amid new campaign planning
The Israeli public is broadly united in support of the campaign against Hamas, despite the economic impact and the fast-growing toll of Israeli soldiers. Since the start of the ground invasion, 171 soldiers have been killed in Gaza, 30 of them in accidents or friendly fire incidents, the military said in a statement.


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Iran rejects US and UK calls to end support for Houthi Red Sea attacks    
Iran rejects US and UK calls to end support for Houthi Red Sea attacks
Writing in the Daily Telegraph on Monday, the UK defence secretary, Grant Shapps, spelled out the UK’s willingness to take military action to protect freedom of navigation. “We are willing to take direct action, and we won’t hesitate to take further action to deter threats to freedom of navigation in the Red Sea,” he wrote.


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Why Labour needs to decide whether to break the consensus on Israel    
Why Labour needs to decide whether to break the consensus on Israel
With Israeli indications that the war will continue for months, and the rising risk of regional escalation, those questions will be asked with ever greater urgency. Assuming the government position remains unchanged, Labour will need to decide whether the time has come to chart a course of its own.


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UK grocery inflation sticks at 4.3% despite lower food price rises    
UK grocery inflation sticks at 4.3% despite lower food price rises
With families closely watching their budgets, supermarkets battled to win over the big Christmas shop by offering discounts on key festive meal items, from sprouts to turkeys. Bags of carrots and other veg could be bought as cheaply as 15p in the week before Christmas.


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Teenager fatally stabbed in London named as Harry Pitman    
Teenager fatally stabbed in London named as Harry Pitman
Councillor Pat Callaghan, the acting leader of Camden council and cabinet member for safer communities, said: “We are working closely with the police to support them with this investigation.


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At least three members of Congress targeted in 'swatting' incidents    
At least three members of Congress targeted in 'swatting' incidents
"Traditionally, law enforcement has seen swatters directing their actions toward individuals and residences. Increasingly, the FBI sees swatters targeting public places such as airports, schools and businesses. Another recent trend is so-called celebrity swatting, where the targeted victims are well-known personalities."


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New gun safety laws take effect around US after over 650 mass shootings in 2023    
New gun safety laws take effect around US after over 650 mass shootings in 2023
The gruesome event last year reignited efforts by advocates and lawmakers for firearm safety measures to prevent another tragedy, but many politicians still refrain from adopting large-scale reforms. The cold-shoulder attitude and political inaction poses a striking difference from other countries that have banned assault weapons after a single mass shooting, including Norway and New Zealand.


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Nearly 200 names linked to Jeffrey Epstein expected to be made public    
Nearly 200 names linked to Jeffrey Epstein expected to be made public
An acquaintance of Maxwell and Epstein told the Guardian last year that Epstein’s patterns of behavior were not significantly different pre-and-post convictions. “He was not a changed man,” they said. “But you need to understand that in his mind he thought he’d done nothing wrong and he was entitled to behave anyway he wanted to if he had the money to pull it off.”


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Forget the "Magnificent Seven": 2024 Will Be All About the "Fab Four". Learn About Them Here.    
Forget the
John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool’s board of directors. Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool’s board of directors. Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. Jake Lerch has positions in Adobe, Alphabet, Amazon, CrowdStrike, Duolingo, Nvidia, Tesla, and Visa. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Adobe, Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, CrowdStrike, Duolingo, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, Shopify, Tesla, and Visa. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2024 $420 calls on Adobe and short January 2024 $430 calls on Adobe. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.


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History Says the Nasdaq Will Surge in 2024: 2 Stock-Split Stocks to Buy Before It Does    
History Says the Nasdaq Will Surge in 2024: 2 Stock-Split Stocks to Buy Before It Does
While the final tally isn\'t in yet, Tesla is expected to sell 1.8 million cars this year, which would represent growth of about 38%. While that falls short of the company\'s long-term production goals of 50%, it\'s impressive nonetheless, especially considering the headwinds that have buffeted the economy over the past couple of years. Furthermore, with economic conditions stabilizing, it\'s unlikely we\'ll see a repeat of the price cuts Tesla used last year to boost vehicle sales. This, in turn, could boost margins, which will drive fair-weather investors back into Tesla stock.


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Flirting With 50? You Should Have This Much in Your 401(k)    
Flirting With 50? You Should Have This Much in Your 401(k)
Finding a qualified financial advisor doesn’t have to be hard. SmartAsset’s free tool matches you with up to three financial advisors who serve your area, and you can interview your advisor matches at no cost to decide which one is right for you. If you’re ready to find an advisor who can help you achieve your financial goals, get started now.


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Buffett's Bullseye: Meet The 4 Stocks That Make Up Nearly 75% Of His Portfolio    
Buffett's Bullseye: Meet The 4 Stocks That Make Up Nearly 75% Of His Portfolio
Collecting passive income from real estate just got a whole lot simpler. A new real estate fund backed by Jeff Bezos gives you instant access to a diversified portfolio of rental properties, and you only need $100 to get started.


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How an ex-police officer made $12 million in 3 years after buying ATMs for $2,100 and operating them as a side hustle    
How an ex-police officer made $12 million in 3 years after buying ATMs for $2,100 and operating them as a side hustle
\"Invest in yourself. Self-education is everything,\" Alex said reflecting on his journey. \"All this started from a friend of mine, giving me an idea, and then me taking that idea and doing my due diligence and just researching it, buying books, watching videos, reading, reading, reading to the point where I was comfortable enough to execute it on my own.\"


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This Is What Your Lifestyle Could Look Like if You Retire at 55 With $2.5 Million Bucks    
This Is What Your Lifestyle Could Look Like if You Retire at 55 With $2.5 Million Bucks
Even if you can’t know exactly what will happen between now and retirement, SmartAsset’s retirement calculator can help you produce a reasonable forecast. To use it, enter your details including location, income, age you plan to start taking Social Security benefits, current monthly savings amount and other information. The calculator will tell you how much income you’re likely to need in retirement, how much Social Security will contribute and how much you need to have saved by the time you stop working.


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3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in 2024    
3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in 2024
Daniel Miller has positions in Ford Motor Company and General Motors. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Tesla. The Motley Fool recommends General Motors, Stellantis, and Verizon Communications and recommends the following options: long January 2025 $25 calls on General Motors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.


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1 Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Before It Soars 46%, According to This Wall Street Analyst    
1 Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Before It Soars 46%, According to This Wall Street Analyst
Jonas\' bullish commentary highlights Tesla\'s potential to become more than just an electric automaker. And shareholders could be richly rewarded if it achieves even a fraction of his lofty vision. For me, the stock is still a buy or an optimistic hold until more data becomes available.


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Investors Love Altria's 10%-Yielding Dividend: Is There Hope for More in 2024?    
Investors Love Altria's 10%-Yielding Dividend: Is There Hope for More in 2024?
Stock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*.


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Investors Bought This Hyper-Growth Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Hand Over Fist in 2023. Will It Split Its Shares in 2024?    
Investors Bought This Hyper-Growth Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Hand Over Fist in 2023. Will It Split Its Shares in 2024?
Stock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of the S&P 500 since 2002*.


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Want to Get Off to a Strong Start in 2024? Buy These Stocks Before It's Too Late.    
Want to Get Off to a Strong Start in 2024? Buy These Stocks Before It's Too Late.
Matthew DiLallo has positions in Enbridge, NextEra Energy, and NextEra Energy Partners. Neha Chamaria has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Reuben Gregg Brewer has positions in Black Hills, Dominion Energy, and Enbridge. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Enbridge and NextEra Energy. The Motley Fool recommends Dominion Energy. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.


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3 No-Brainer Growth Stocks to Buy for Less Than $100    
3 No-Brainer Growth Stocks to Buy for Less Than $100
David Jagielski has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, CRISPR Therapeutics, Palantir Technologies, PayPal, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: short December 2023 $67.50 puts on PayPal. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.


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2 Stocks That Cut You a Check Each Month    
2 Stocks That Cut You a Check Each Month
Stock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of the S&P 500 since 2002*.


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Investing Preview 2024: Buy These 4 "Magnificent Seven" Stocks. Avoid the Others.    
Investing Preview 2024: Buy These 4
John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. Justin Pope has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.


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Looking Beyond The 'Magnificent 7' — Analysts Just Upgraded These Three Large-Cap Stocks    
Looking Beyond The 'Magnificent 7' — Analysts Just Upgraded These Three Large-Cap Stocks
Collecting passive income from real estate just got a whole lot simpler. A new real estate fund backed by Jeff Bezos gives you instant access to a diversified portfolio of rental properties, and you only need $100 to get started.


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9 economic trends to watch in 2024    
9 economic trends to watch in 2024
While there’s uncertainty about all the big talked-about stories — including the stories above — it’s the stuff that we’re not talking about that seemingly emerges out of nowhere that tends to be most destabilizing to markets.


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