NewsWatch: Why the S&P 500 needs Amazon to deliver on earnings

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The S&P 500 can’t achieve new highs without some big help from Amazon, says our call of the day from Peter Garnry, Saxo Bank’s head of equity strategy. See full story.

Netflix to sell another $2 billion of junk bonds as it braces for onslaught of competition

Netflix Inc. is planning to raise another $2 billion in debt as it moves to raise the financing needed for new content as the battle for streaming customers heats up with a slate of new offerings on tap. See full story.

Ocasio-Cortez’s future budget shows just how fast $350,000 a year can run out

The Financial Samurai blog’s Sam Dogen, the man who caused a stir with his take on the money woes of six-figure earners, took a look at what Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s budget could look like when she tries to raise a family. See full story.

4 key elements to choosing the ideal place to retire abroad

Expats offer advice on how to find the overseas retirement destination of your dreams. See full story.

I’m 69, worth $5 million and want great health care and a good climate — but refuse to move to California. Where should I retire?

These three cities have good hospitals and lots of other perks. See full story.

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She was charged with trying to redeem the points for gift cards at Starbucks, Sephora and Home Depot. See full story.