NewsWatch: These 10 S&P 500 stocks were lousy in 2019, but they could return 40% or more in 2020

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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

There’s a tendency for one year’s stock-market dogs to recover the following year. See full story.

Twitter, Facebook take down global network of fake accounts pushing pro-Trump messages

The social-networking companies have taken down a global network of fake accounts used in a coordinated campaign to push pro-Trump political messages, including some that used artificial intelligence tools to try to mask the behavior See full story.

Tesla’s stock rally is costing shorts $1.6 billion

“The worst of times” to short Tesla stock, at a record on Friday, but don’t call it a short squeeze just yet, analytic firm says. See full story.

Here’s one thing you should be shopping for this holiday season

This is the best time of year to make one big-ticket purchase, new data suggests. See full story.

5 big reasons that Beyond Meat stock is a buy for 2020

The stock has crashed from its post-IPO highs. Now it’s time for a fresh look. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

Also, new retirement saving rules and a municipal “Ponzi scheme.” See full story.