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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE
August has tended to be more prone to unexpected turbulence than its traditional reputation as a period in which traders and investors laze about before autumn begins. See full story.
Here are five value-stock picks that set up your portfolio for a pandemic recovery
Bill McMahon, the chief investment officer for active strategies at Charles Schwab, warns investors about Tesla and other ‘momentum plays.’ See full story.
The $600 unemployment benefit is officially going to expire, but one state is considering reinstating it
Democratic and Republican lawmakers have clashed over extending the extra $600 unemployment benefit Americans have been receiving, causing it to expire entirely. See full story.
Apple is splitting its stock after a massive quarter — 3 things retail investors should know before they take a bite
A stock split is a financial ‘non-event,’ but it can still play on investors’ emotions, experts say. See full story.
Here’s how PayPal hopes to turn Venmo into the next PayPal
If PayPal can get bigger, it will likely depend on one of the trendiest brands in financial technology, Venmo, turning its popularity with consumers into actual revenue. Making Venmo a true money machine for PayPal will depend on its new general manager, Darrell Esch, a PayPal veteran who took over the role in March. See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
Some people say memes of white women confronting Black people provide a handle on behaviors born of entitlement and privilege, while others point to misogyny and economic disenfranchisement. What’s behind their rage? See full story.
