NewsWatch: Biden leads Trump as control of presidency and U.S. Senate are still in doubt

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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

Americans that went to bed on Tuesday night woke up to find not much has changed — the U.S. doesn’t know who the next president is, or which party controls the U.S. Senate. See full story.

‘I watch our finances like a hawk’: My husband owes $12K in unpaid tax — and he never told me. Should I file separately?

‘I knew my husband of 5 years was poor at managing finances before we got married. But he’s so much worse than I thought.’ See full story.

Cannabis stocks fall as a failed Democratic sweep offsets state referendum wins

Shares of cannabis company’s fell in early trading Wednesday, as investor disappointment that a Democratic sweep failed to materialize offset a boost from referendum wins in a number states. See full story.

Dr. Atul Gawande on COVID-19: ‘It’s never too late to save another 100,000 lives’

Regardless of the outcome of this week’s presidential election, not much is going to change with how the first COVID-19 vaccines are likely rolled out to Americans. See full story.

Americans see democracy as good for capitalism and want CEOs to stand for more than just profits

Business leaders are expected to protect voters and the voting process — especially after this heated presidential election. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

‘Renewed debate around secularism and separatism’ stirred up this fall, have added to social tensions, and coincided with multiple violent attacks.’ See full story.