NewsWatch: Stocks edge higher as Trump administration officials play down talk of ban on China investments

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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

U.S. stock-indexes head slightly higher to end the month and quarter as a Treasury official said there were no immediate plans to prevent Chinese companies from listing on domestic exchanges, momentarily calming a fear that buckled the market on Friday. See full story.

The good news is the same as the bad news: This market looks just like 1998

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Republican lawmaker denounces Trump’s tweet predicting ‘civil war’ if he’s impeached

Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger blasted President Donald Trump on Sunday night after the president quoted a Fox News contributor who warned of possible civil war if he is impeached. See full story.

‘Investing in a simple index fund is immoral’ — why climate-change investing has been more talk than action

Just 4% of company 401(k) retirement plans offer the choice of a ‘socially responsible’ mutual fund as one of its investment options. See full story.

IPO market has begun pushing back on growth-at-all-costs private companies

Endeavor Group Holdings became the latest company to scale back plans for an initial public offering on Thursday, when it reduced the size of the deal and slashed its price range. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

A new study says some people are Grinches when it comes to adding that 20%. Do you fit that bill? See full story.