US stocks surge in 2017 with broad gains across indexes
The year saw major indexes rise with the S&P 500 up about 19.7 percent, Dow up 25.2 percent, and Nasdaq about 28.9 percent. Tech leaders like Apple and Facebook drove gains while energy lagged. Global markets also firmed as economies synchronized, aided by the tax overhaul and strong earnings.
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Germany
France
Japan
Hong Kong
China
Paul Christopher
Wells Fargo Investment Institute
S&p
Lindsey Bell
Cfra Research
North Korea
Texas
Louisiana
Florida
Krosby
Safety first when choosing new furniture and TVs
U S safety warnings urge anchoring TVs and top heavy furniture to walls, especially with children present. CPSC data show thousands treated in ERs annually for tip overs and hundreds of deaths since 2000, with Ikea recalling millions for failing standards. Follow ASTM safety tests, seek anti tip kits, and check internal warning labels before purchase.
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Ann Marie
Astm International
Ikea
Pat Bowling
The
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FEMA sells disaster trailers cheap amid Harvey victims need
The Associated Press reports FEMA auctions used disaster trailers at cut rates after 18 months of use despite Texas housing shortages. Online listings cite minor damage while buyers describe relief in tents. Harvey survivors have received hundreds of trailers, with thousands still awaiting aid as FEMA continues to sell off units and award contracts to manufacturers.
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Associated Press
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Harvey
Christy Combs
FEMA
Jenny Burke
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Aia
U.S
Howard
Florida
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
Patient Rebounds After Surgery With Increased Mobility
Mary describes her operation as better than expected and notes postoperative pain was far less than preoperative pain. She required less medication, walked her dog two weeks after surgery, and returned to work after a short recovery, with colleagues astonished by her improved mobility. The account mentions January 2017.
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