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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE
The S&P 500 index on Friday closed below its July 31 finish, a move that turns the “Presidential Predictor” in favor of a victory by Democratic challenger Joe Biden over President Donald Trump in the Nov. 3 election. See full story.
These are the worst-performing stocks in October as Big Tech slumps
The information technology sector fell over 5% for the month, the biggest drop for any industry. See full story.
Why cinema will survive the coronavirus pandemic
Cinema will survive the 2020 pandemic, but the uncertain outlook will create casualties. See full story.
Here are the Senate races to watch, as Democrats battle to take control from Republicans
If Democrats take control of the U.S. Senate, that could shake up key sectors such as tech, health care, finance and energy — especially if the Nov. 3 election brings a “blue wave” that puts Joe Biden in the White House. See full story.
In a deeply-divided Senate, there’s a ray of hope for this big tax break for millions of families
A family spent a monthly average of $715 on child care or $8,580 over the year, according to one analysis on rising health-care costs by Freddie Mac. See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
‘I don’t pay bills, which has left me pondering the idea of just staying with him out of convenience — but at what cost to me mentally?’ See full story.
