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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE
U.S. stocks are set to open lower on Monday after two consecutive weeks of gains. See full story.
Oil market in ‘super contango’ underlines storage fears as coronavirus destroys crude demand
U.S. oil futures have dropped to their lowest since early 2002, but its the price spread between the front-month and future-month deliveries that’s really caught investors’ attention this week. See full story.
Earnings are set for their biggest dive since late 2009 — and it gets worse from here
The S&P 500 index is set to suffer the worst quarter for earnings since the 2008 financial crisis, and it’s likely to get a lot worse because these results will barely show the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. See full story.
Where do you find €500 billion? Europe wonders
EU leaders will meet in a conference call on Thursday to argue and bicker about the creation of a “recovery fund” to help their economies grow back into shape after the shock of the coronavirus outbreak. See full story.
26 safe dividend plays for income investors to buy now
Yes, there are even some in the energy sector. See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
As the coronavirus outbreak claims lives, jobs, and mental health, Americans are asking big questions about the post-pandemic world. Will we work from home more? Will it be safe to travel? To go to theaters and restaurants and gyms? Should I finally get around to writing my will? See full story.
