NewsWatch: This 1 big change in the market means higher stock prices are likely over the next few weeks

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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

Short-term market timers are bearish and that’s bullish for the rest of us, writes Mark Hulbert. See full story.

Apple’s launch event has one big unknown

There’s debate about whether Apple will actually reveal new iPhones on Sept. 15 or hold off until a future event. See full story.

Big Tech is turning on one another amid antitrust probes and litigation

“Battle royale” evokes images of professional wrestlers engaged in a free-for-all brawl in which combatants eventually turn on one another until there is an eventual winner. With apologies to Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant, Big Tech is taking on the same trappings as companies turn on one another amid multiple antitrust investigations and issues. See full story.

Did you miss out on Tesla’s big run? There are still good alternatives to play the electric-car revolution

Investors are pouring money into pure-play electric-vehicle stocks, but there’s money to be made from industry suppliers and even from some old manufacturers who are about to jump into the electric market. See full story.

Trump can beat Biden, analyst says — watch for ‘a big Q3 GDP figure,’ a strong first debate

While betting markets and polls of swing states suggest a victory for Democratic challenger Joe Biden is coming on Nov. 3, one analyst is envisioning how President Donald Trump could score a surprise win like he did in 2016. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

Also, Joe Biden’s 401(k) plan, plus investing in electric cars — beyond Tesla See full story.