European markets open higher; Ukraine peace talks in focus

European markets open higher; Ukraine peace talks in focus

LONDON — European stocks opened in positive territory on Thursday. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was almost 0.3% higher at the opening bell, with all major bourses in the green but sectors mixed. Apparel companies book-ended the benchmark on Wednesday. Zara’s parent company Inditex led the benchmark after it reported strong nine-month results, closing the session 10% higher,…

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What Medicare prescription drug cost changes mean for beneficiaries

What Medicare prescription drug cost changes mean for beneficiaries

Catherine Delahaye | Digitalvision | Getty Images Medicare beneficiaries have until Dec. 7 to take advantage of an annual open enrollment period. For retirees who rely on prescription drugs, experts say it’s a good time to evaluate the cost of those treatments for next year. Medicare’s annual open enrollment lets beneficiaries change their private Medicare…

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