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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE
Stocks are pointing to another big tech rout, but Goldman Sachs says there are plenty of reasons to hang on right now. See full story.
S&P 500 adds three companies not named Tesla — ‘a bit of a shocker,’ analyst says
Three new names will be added to the S&P 500 index this month, but none of them are Tesla Inc. See full story.
This is one Trump tax cut you really don’t want
Ending the payroll tax would hit 70 million voters who receive Social Security and Medicare, writes Paul Brandus. See full story.
The Trump administration wants to discourage your 401(k) from including ESG investment options
Two proposed rules imply that investment managers promote social goals over sound investment analysis — but that’s not what actually happens. See full story.
Another coronavirus aid package is probably ‘not happening’ after August jobs report and deal to avoid government shutdown, analyst says
Friday’s jobs report makes it more likely that Washington won’t deliver another big coronavirus aid package, according to some analysts. An agreement to avoid a federal government shutdown also may hurt the chances for a deal on aid. See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
The U.S. Bankruptcy Code should be overhauled to protect families and savings. See full story.