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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE
The U.S. election is mesmerizing, but that’s not where investors need to place their focus right now. Instead they should be paying attention to the stocks that matter, as COVID-19 has caused a division of losers and winners. See full story.
Why Sen. Kamala Harris’s telling Vice President Mike Pence, ‘I am speaking,’ is resonating with so many women online
Pence interrupted Harris twice as often during the VP debate. And research finds men interrupt women — a lot. See full story.
Think your nest egg is safe sitting in cash? Think again — billionaire investor explains where some of that money should go instead
Ray Dalio, founder of the massive Bridgewater Associates investment firm, has been railing against cash all year long, and he doubled down on his stance on Wednesday, telling CNBC that, even amid all the stock market turmoil, it’s “not a safe investment.” See full story.
Increasing funding for public colleges may improve students’ educational outcomes — and their credit scores
New research suggests that increases in state funding are associated with faster degree attainment and less student loan debt. See full story.
The world’s biggest sovereign-wealth fund wants to rid itself of poor ESG performers
Norway’s $1 trillion oil fund should use more risk to boost returns, CEO Nicolai Tangen tells the FT. See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
The Department of Education has the legal authority to hold executives and owners personally liable for taxpayer losses, but hasn’t, a new report argues. See full story.
