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How Index Funds Work: A Beginner's Guide to Passive Investing

Index funds have quietly become the default choice for long-term investors around the world. Here is how they work, why they cost less than most alternatives, and what beginners should understand before buying in.

By Sarah Mitchell

20 Sept 20265 min read

Startups

EliseAI Raises $350 Million at a $4 Billion Valuation as Vertical AI Hits Its Stride

30 Sept 20268 min read

Sports

Fernandez Reigns in Singapore as the Upgraded WTA 500 Gets Its First Champion

30 Sept 20265 min read

Sports

Europe Rules Tennis Weekend: Laver Cup Reclaimed as Czechia Lifts Billie Jean King Cup

30 Sept 20265 min read

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EliseAI Raises $350 Million at a $4 Billion Valuation as Vertical AI Hits Its Stride

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Fernandez Reigns in Singapore as the Upgraded WTA 500 Gets Its First Champion

30 Sept 20265 min read

Sports

Europe Rules Tennis Weekend: Laver Cup Reclaimed as Czechia Lifts Billie Jean King Cup

30 Sept 20265 min read

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Health & Wellness

Strength Training for Beginners: A Safe, Simple Starting Plan

You do not need a complicated programme or an expensive gym to get stronger. Here is a safe, straightforward plan for absolute beginners — and the principles behind it.

By David Okafor

29 Sept 20265 min read