US Markets were trading in the green on Friday with Dow 30 trading at 30,678.80, up by 1.14%. While S&P 500 was trading at 3,701.66, up by 0.98% and Nasdaq Composite 10,690.60 was also up by 0.71 per cent

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US Markets in green on Friday; Dow 30 up over 345 points, Nasdaq Composite, S&P 500 up nearly 1%
Earlier today, Indian stock markets ended the week on a winning note. It was the sixth straight gains for equity markets. Source: Reuters
US Markets were trading in the green on Friday with Dow 30 trading at 30,678.80, up by 345.25 points or1.14 per cent. While S&P 500 was trading at 3,701.66, up by 35.88 points or 0.98 per cent and Nasdaq Composite 10,690.60 was also up 75.75 points or 0.71 per cent. A Reuters report said that today’s strength was on the back of a report which said the Federal Reserve will likely debate on signaling plans for a smaller interest rate hike in December, reversing declines set off by social media firms after Snap Inc’s ad warning.

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Nasdaq Top Gainers and Losers

Source: Nasdaq

Earlier today, Indian stock markets ended the week on a winning note. It was the sixth straight gains for equity markets. The BSE Sensex ended at 59,307.15, up by 104.25 points or 0.18 per cent from the Thursday closing level. Meanwhile, the Nifty50 index closed at 17,590.00, higher by 26.05 points or 0.15 per cent. In the 30-share Sensex, 13 stocks gained while the remaining 17 ended on the losing side. In the 50-stock Nifty50, 21 stocks advanced while 29 declined.

Your essential guide to losing a few pounds whilst looking mighty fine doing it.Getting kitted out and hitting the gymSo you have decided you need to lose a few pounds for that upcoming wedding, summer has just around the corner or you just want to feel better about yourself. The important thing is to ensure that you have a steady workout routine and are committed to the cause. Few people however take into account the fact that half of the motivation required to workout is simply self esteem. So how do I increase my self esteem and hence my motivation to workout? Get kitted out.If you look good, you feel good, if your feel good, you’ll perform.New wheelsWheels are what touches the ground and in this instance your feet will be doing plenty of that. So it is absolutely crucial that we ensure we have the right footwear on our feet. Choosing a pair of workout shoes can be like buying a car, there are so many out there to choose from. So how do I go about selecting the right pair for me?Well it is important to have the right shoes that have adequate protection, support and comfort. We need to make sure that they are the correct size to inhibit the appearance of blisters or sore feet, as well as providing that nice comfortable feel. Last on the list of must haves when selecting a new pair of kicks, is to ensure you have something that looks good and depicts your personality. There can be nothing better some mornings than putting on a pair of hot looking runners and hitting the trail.The rest of the pieSo you have the motivation to workout and a new pair of shoes, what’s next? Well you can’t workout in the nude….well at least not legally, so it’s important that you have the right outfit that allows you to achieve your fitness goals whilst maintaining a fashionable look.Skins are becoming ever more popular in a lot of sports and running activities, the benefit of these is that they allow you to have protection against the weather, protection from injury with added support and they have that aerodynamic feel to them. It’s important when selecting your clothing that you ensure you have free field of movement and relevant support for the workout you will be undertaking. There are a lot of clothing types out there but a good pair of well fitting shorts and a breathable quick dry top are almost as important as your shoes.Whatever your style it is important to remember that looking good leads to better self esteem and improved results.

Your skin is your body’s largest organ and so it deserves your utmost attention when it comes to using the best care products and for skin cleansing generally.Many people ignore the fact that the it is your body’s largest organ and do so to their detriment. This is similar to their ignoring dental health when the mouth is so important to avoid the introduction of infection and the like through the mouth. There are a whole variety of skincare products in the massively booming skin care market – and we’re talking men as well as women here.The skin is a vital part of your body’s defense system just as the mouth is (and is therefore so important to maintain dental hygiene too). A healthy and clean skin means a healthy body and can avoid other, much more significant issues both immediately and in the long term.The skin is on 24 hour duty. It keeps infections at bay. It is the first line of defense for bodily attack. It can protect you effectively and when it is looked after properly it can also look good.So why would you not ensure you get the best skin care products to ensure you’re skin is properly placed to look after you and your health?Good skin cleansing and skin care goes beyond the simple task of making sure you don’t smell bad or look dirty when you go out.. Here are some of the things you need to do for proper cleansing to avoid not just acne and other issues, but for overall good skin health:o Take a look at what natural and simple (and inexpensive) skincare products are out there. These will often be on your kitchen shelves! You don’t need to go spending a whole lot of money, which is something you can very easily do in this area, believe me.o Get started! You need to get cracking with your skin cleansing efforts. Don’t put it off like you might with other things because procrastination can lead to contamination (in the case of your skin). Believe me, your skin and body will thank you for getting an early start in this process.o Start looking after your skin every day, just as you would clean your teeth every day. If you adopt a good skin cleansing routine you will make it far easier and more natural and you will also develop great skin.o Be careful of those chemical-laden, harsh skin cleansers that can add more to your body than they take away. And you simply don’t want to have a cleanser that’s putting chemicals into your body if you can avoid it (and some can’t, but not many in my view). You should not use deodorant soaps on your face! They are made of strong chemicals and also leave a detergent film behind and can irritate the skin and even block your pores.o The water used on your face should always be lukewarm and not hot. You want to avoid dehydrating your skin, making it more prone to damage. You may also scald or even burn your skin. If it’s too cold, the water will dry your skin out, although cold water does have its place in natural skin care.o Be gentle in cleaning. Some people think they ought to scrub their skin raw, but this is one of the things to avoid in skin care. You should instead be careful not to damage or tear your skin. Exfoliation is good because it will help remove dead skin cells, but be careful and so you will not hurt yourself.o Moisturize your skin. Moisturizers work by preventing the loss of water and keep yourself hydrated. They can help to coat the skin’s surface with a film of substance, thus sealing moisture into the skin.