NewsWatch: An issue that will largely define Trump’s legacy was once again absent Tuesday from a Democratic debate

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China has dominated global and American economic developments in past years — and columnist Tanner Brown wonders whether the Democrats are joining the conversation. See full story.

Biden, Buttigieg, Steyer say they’re ready to challenge Trump on the U.S. economy

At Tuesday night’s primary debate in Iowa, several of the 2020 Democrats stressed that they were ready or even looking forward to going after President Donald Trump as he runs on the relatively strong U.S. economy. See full story.

BlackRock’s Fink pressed to take action over words in dumping fossil fuels

BlackRock’s Larry Fink may believe that embracing sustainable investments is key to long-run returns, but he must turn rhetoric into results, say climate advocates. Of BlackRock’s nearly $7 trillion in mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, index-tracking funds and more, some $87 billion can still be linked to fossil fuels through late last year. See full story.

2 gorgeous countries with ‘high quality’ health care — where you can live on less than $2,500 a month

It can be hard to find affordable living and quality health care in a single retirement locale. See full story.

Here’s the case for Tesla $6,000

Ark Investment’s Catherine Wood told CNBC Tuesday she sees Tesla exploding to more than $6,000 within five years. Such a move would put the electric-car maker in the rarified air of other trillion-dollar companies. See full story.

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‘Tax extenders’ legislation retroactively resurrected tax breaks for 2018 — here’s how to claim them. See full story.