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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE
The typically muted month of August is upon us but there’s still a lot for investors to digest. See full story.
One of the world’s ‘most livable’ cities just went into full lockdown mode as coronavirus cases spike
Australia’s second-biggest city faces strict lockdown measures for the next six weeks as the state of Victoria saw another record spike in coronavirus cases — 671 in a single day. See full story.
‘China rocks!’ — the U.S., not so much, according to Elon Musk
China has been taking a lot of heat on the global stage these days, particularly in the U.S., where unfavorability toward the country is at its highest level since Gallup and the Pew Research Center began recording such data way back in the 1970s. But the Middle Kingdom can count at least one high-profile fan from the other side of the planet. See full story.
Here’s why Apple’s stock split might not be so bullish for its shares
Stock splits are less common and have a weaker impact on share prices, writes Mark Hulbert. See full story.
Microsoft says TikTok acquisition talks are back on after Nadella, Trump chat
Microsoft Corp. said Sunday it is ready to continue acquisition talks with China’s TikTok, following a conversation between CEO Satya Nadella and President Donald Trump. See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
‘How will you measure your life?’ famed educator Clayton Christensen asked. That is the question for this moment, writes Ann Skeet. See full story.
