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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE
Our call of the day offers up several stocks that busy, distracted investors have been overlooking. Smead Capital Management’s CIO says they are stocks to hold for the long run. See full story.
2 days after Election Day, Biden needs to win just one more swing state to become president-elect
Joe Biden on Thursday looked like he was closing in on becoming U.S. president-elect, while President Donald Trump’s campaign had launched challenges in several states. See full story.
What a Biden or Trump win would mean for a second round of stimulus checks
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday that ‘we need another rescue package.’ See full story.
Warren Buffett’s favorite indicator, margin levels and technicals agree: This stock market could be in trouble
If investors are feeling a bit squeamish about how this election will ultimately play out, you wouldn’t know it from Wednesday’s huge rally. Enjoy it while it lasts? See full story.
Bank of England extends QE program by £150 billion
The Bank of England on Thursday decided to extend the size of its bond purchase program by £150 billion as it warned output would fall in the fourth quarter amid the lockdown that starts in England today. See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
While you wait to hear whether President Trump or Joe Biden won the election, borrow a tip from experts who know a thing or two about managing stress and anxiety. See full story.