NewsWatch: Here’s why a rough patch for battered oil stocks may be about to come to an end in 2020

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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

Our call of the day, from Crescat Capital’s global macro analyst Octavio ‘Tavi’ Costa who opportunity may be knocking for one sector that’s been down in the dumps for a while. See full story.

401(k)s are the ‘pot of gold’ ETFs haven’t yet cracked — but that could change in the next decade

Exchange-traded funds will likely become more personal but also more popular, dwarfing the amount of assets held by mutual funds. See full story.

If Boeing stock takes flight, this ETF could go along for the ride

An exchange-traded fund that contains aerospace and defense stocks could lift off if shares of Boeing rebound, one analyst notes. See full story.

The surprising secret to victory in ‘Star Wars’ is something found here on Earth

The Rebel Alliance needs something more mundane than a light saber. See full story.

These cities have the toughest laws for home builders — and the highest property prices

‘There is no incentive for local municipalities to change anything because homeowners vote, and homeowners understandably want to protect their home values.’ See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

Institutional investors, which often operate as LLCs or LLPs, bought up a significant share of real estate across the country in the wake of the Great Recession, converting much of it into rental units. See full story.