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  • myupchar Body Serum Brightens Your Under Looked Areas



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  • The stock market has never looked like this before — regardless of who’s president


    As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to begin his second term in office, investors are debating how his proposed policies will play out in the stock market. While the answer may be unclear, what’s evident is the remarkable position the market is in as he takes the helm of the country.

    For one, 2024 marked the second consecutive year the S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose more than 20%, a feat not seen since 1997-1998.

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    There were a few reasons for the massive gains: The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in roughly four years in 2024 and followed with two more reductions, effectively lowering the cost of borrowing, which is good for both businesses and consumers.

    Corporate earnings growth accelerated during the year. Despite a brief growth scare that spooked investors in late summer, the US economy ended 2024 on solid footing. And enthusiasm over the prospects of generative artificial intelligence caught fire among investors, giving a boost to AI darling Nvidia (NVDA) and its “Magnificent Seven” peers.

    Zooming in on the rally, much of last year’s gain was driven by just a handful of players. In fact, the S&P 500 has never been this concentrated, with the top 10 stocks in the index making up nearly 40% of the index. Many of those stocks, which include the “Magnificent Seven,” have driven the lion’s share of gains over the past two years.

    While many have called the S&P 500’s concentration a key risk to the bull market, it’s also been a major reason why US stocks have soared. Large-cap tech earnings have widely outperformed results from the other 493 companies in the S&P 500, supporting the investor bias toward America’s largest tech names.

    Meanwhile, the S&P 500’s current high valuation, which sits at a 21.5 forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio, per FactSet, is well above the five-year average of 19.7 and the 10-year average of 18.2. At 21.5, the S&P 500’s valuation has only been higher than this level during the 2021 post-pandemic boom and the dot-com bubble.

    Several Wall Street strategists have pointed out that the index’s increasing slant to large technology companies supports the elevated valuation levels.

    “Today’s market, 50% of it is asset-light growth companies, tech, healthcare, higher-margin industries,” Bank of America Securities head of US equity and quantitive strategy Savita Subramanian told Yahoo Finance in December. “Whereas back in the 80s, 70% of it was manufacturing. So I think the exercise of comparing today’s multiple to historical averages is fraught with problems.”





    The stock market has always been a rollercoaster of ups and downs, but the current state of affairs is unlike anything we’ve ever seen before. With the ongoing pandemic, political unrest, and economic uncertainty, investors are facing a unique set of challenges.

    Regardless of who’s sitting in the Oval Office, the market seems to be more unpredictable than ever. The usual indicators and trends that analysts rely on seem to be thrown out the window, leaving investors scratching their heads and wondering what comes next.

    While some may see this as a cause for concern, others view it as an opportunity to capitalize on new and innovative investment strategies. In times of chaos, there is always the potential for growth and success for those who are willing to take calculated risks.

    So, whether you’re a seasoned investor or just dipping your toes into the market, now is the time to stay informed, stay vigilant, and be prepared for whatever the future may hold. The stock market may never have looked like this before, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t opportunities to be found.

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  • How did the RFK stadium bill pass Congress after it looked dead?

    How did the RFK stadium bill pass Congress after it looked dead?


    On Friday, the bill looked dead. How did the stunning turnaround happen by Saturday morning?

    WASHINGTON — After reports that the RFK Stadium bill had been taken out of the spending bill Friday, it looked as though control over the site would not be returned to the hands of the District. But in a surprising move, D.C. residents woke up Saturday to hear that Congress had passed it.

    But many thought all hope was lost on Friday — so, how did it happen?

    The D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act, which intended to give control of the RFK Stadium site back to D.C., was included in a larger government funding bill called a “Continuing Resolution” in the final days of budget negotiations, but it failed a vote Wednesday night. The RFK legislation was not included in alternative spending bills considered by Congress, and was not part of the renegotiated federal spending bill finally passed by Congress Friday night. 

    But the Senate still had business to address before it ended the 2024 Congressional session, including passing a number of pieces of legislation unrelated to the federal spending bill, through a process known as “unanimous consent.” In that process, a Senator, in this case Majority leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), offers legislation that has already been approved by the House of Representatives for final passage through unanimous consent, meaning if no one in the chamber at the time objects, the legislation passes.

    At 1:14 AM Saturday, Schumer brought the RFK bill for passage through unanimous consent. The only other Senator in the chamber, for procedural reasons, was Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA). Since the bill had passed the House of Representatives earlier this year, it then passed the Senate through unanimous consent. It is now awaiting President Joe Biden to sign it into law.

    Now, D.C. will have control of the site for 99 years. The District can potentially use it to return the Washington Commanders back to D.C., or it can be used for any other purpose that D.C. leadership deems right.

    Eleanor Holmes Norton, D.C.’s non-voting congressional delegate, who co-sponsored the bill, said she would like to see the site used to build more housing.

    Meanwhile, Mayor Muriel Bowser is wasting no time moving forward with plans to bring the Washington Commanders back to the District. At a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, Bowser confirmed she met with Commander’s owner Josh Harris over the weekend about the team’s potential return to the city. 

    Before D.C. secured control of the RFK site, members of the Commanders ownership team projected it could be 2030 before the team moves into a new stadium, wherever it is. But Bowser seemed to think they were looking at a timeline of 2-2.5 years. If that timeline holds, fans could be looking at the team playing in a new DC Stadium for the 2028-2029 football season– a full two years before some fans were expecting.



    The RFK stadium bill seemed to be dead in the water, but miraculously passed Congress in a surprising turn of events. The bill, which aimed to renovate and modernize the iconic RFK stadium in Washington D.C., faced numerous obstacles and roadblocks along the way.

    Initially, the bill faced staunch opposition from lawmakers who were skeptical of the cost and necessity of the renovation project. However, proponents of the bill continued to rally support and make their case for why the stadium upgrade was crucial for the city and its residents.

    As the deadline for the bill’s passage approached, negotiations heated up and compromises were made to address concerns raised by opponents. Ultimately, a revised version of the bill was presented to Congress, which managed to garner enough support to pass.

    The unexpected turnaround of the RFK stadium bill serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of politics and the power of perseverance and advocacy. Despite seemingly insurmountable odds, the bill’s supporters were able to push through and secure a victory for the future of the iconic stadium.

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  • Curran: Pats looked ‘unprofessional’ in embarrassing loss to Chargers

    Curran: Pats looked ‘unprofessional’ in embarrassing loss to Chargers


    Curran: Pats looked ‘unprofessional’ in embarrassing loss to Chargers originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

    Another week, another new low for the New England Patriots.

    The Patriots hardly showed signs of life in front of their home crowd in Saturday’s 40-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. L.A. scored on seven consecutive possessions and dominated the time-of-possession battle, 40:34 to 19:26.

    Pats fans at Gillette Stadium reacted to the team’s latest embarrassing defeat with loud boos and “Fire Mayo” chants. NBC Sports Boston’s Patriots insider Tom E. Curran didn’t mince words either about Saturday’s effort.

    “Unprofessional performance by the New England Patriots,” Curran said on Patriots Postgame Live. “It did not look like a professional football team in a 32-team league that is the NFL. When I look at this result, and I see it in the wake of last week’s noble loss to the Buffalo Bills, it undoes that. …

    “I feel as if now things have definitely been called into question because you had to be a better team at this juncture of the season than you were in 2023. Regardless of the merits and logic behind moving on from Bill Belichick, you had to be building as the season went along, laying a foundation. Whatever foundation this season was laid upon has now crumbled to the point where you have to question everything going forward. And, ‘Would changes be for the better, or just for the sake of making them?’ has to be decided in the next, I would say 10 days.”

    Earlier in the day, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport stated that Jerod Mayo’s job as Patriots head coach is considered “safe” heading into 2025. Former Pats linebacker Ted Johnson wonders whether Saturday’s blowout loss could change things.

    “It is gonna be interesting what people are talking about this week, because people said Jerod Mayo’s job is not in jeopardy unless something really catastrophic happens. I don’t know if this qualifies for it, but this is a bad, bad loss for the Patriots today,” Johnson said.

    “They haven’t been able to put back-to-back games together all season long. That is a reason to be alarmed about the coaching staff and these guys. That (Chargers) roster is better than yours, but they had to come across the country in this kind of weather. To me, this was an unacceptable performance by the Patriots today.”

    For what it’s worth, prized rookie quarterback Drake Maye was among multiple Patriots players to come to the coaching staff’s defense last week. It’ll ultimately be up to longtime team owner Robert Kraft and president Jonathan Kraft to decide how to address the question marks on the coaching staff and in the front office for 2025.

    New England (3-13) will wrap up its rough 2024 campaign next Sunday vs. the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium.

    Watch our PGL panel’s full reaction to the Patriots’ 40-7 loss below or on YouTube:



    The New England Patriots suffered a humiliating 27-0 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, and NBC Sports Boston’s Tom Curran didn’t hold back in his assessment of the team’s performance. In a post titled “Curran: Pats looked ‘unprofessional’ in embarrassing loss to Chargers,” Curran criticized the Patriots for their lackluster effort and execution on both sides of the ball.

    Curran pointed out the numerous mistakes made by the Patriots, including dropped passes, missed tackles, and blown assignments. He described the team’s performance as “unprofessional” and questioned their level of focus and preparation heading into the game.

    The loss dropped the Patriots to 2-5 on the season, marking their worst start in decades. Curran’s scathing assessment of their performance serves as a wake-up call for the team as they look to turn things around and salvage their season.

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