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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE
The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Monday notches its first all-time high since February, ending a relative fallow period for the blue-chip benchmark, which was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic relative to its peers. See full story.
Coronavirus update: U.S. averaging 150,000 COVID-19 cases a day as expert warns of pending ‘humanitarian catastrophe’
The global case tally for the coronavirus illness COVID-19 climbed above 54.5 million on Monday, while the U.S. tally topped 11 million after adding 1 million new cases in six days, with 50 states and territories recording rising numbers and the virus showing no sign of slowing. See full story.
Jeff Bezos — longtime climate-change offender and now a big donor — hands out first round of billions to fight global warming
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on Monday announced the inaugural round of recipients of his $10 billion Earth Fund. See full story.
We want to retire to Florida or a Florida-type atmosphere and buy a condo with lots of amenities for $250,000 — where should we go?
We’ll receive around $5,000 a month in Social Security See full story.
Why Elon Musk is being called ‘Space Karen’ on Twitter
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO’s recent COVID-19 tweets inspired the trolling. ‘White House Karen’ started trending, too. See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
Monday’s top personal finance stories See full story.
