NewsWatch: U.S. stock market has a good chance to record new highs

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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

A contrarian analysis of market sentiment suggests a scalable ‘wall of worry,’ says Mark Hulbert. See full story.

U.K. assets are too hot to handle right now, top investors say

Investment heavyweights warn investors will continue to shun the U.K. until such threats can be completely discounted See full story.

Amazon earnings fall for first time in more than two years, stock drops in late trading

Amazon.com Inc. profit fell for the first time in more than two years in the third quarter, and the company expects another earnings decline in the holiday-shopping season, which sent shares down more than 6% in late trading Thursday. See full story.

Cannabis producer Hexo shutting down facilities amid deep staff cuts

As cannabis producer Hexo Corp. heads into earnings next week, it will shut down several facilities it operates nearby Niagara Falls, Ontario as a result of the 200 layoffs it announced Thursday, according to people familiar with the matter. See full story.

Cheers! A single shot of this whisky costs more than a Porsche 911 Carrera

Record-setting Scotch hits $1.9 million at auction, increasing in value by 29,000% over three decades. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

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