NewsWatch: Dow pulls back from record high as Birx says COVID will be ‘worst event this country will face’

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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

U.S. stock indexes on Monday are mostly lower, as worries about COVID-19’s spread escalates and unease about global political developments appears to momentarily undermine risk appetite on Wall Street. See full story.

‘We are only in the middle of the bull market’ and a buying opportunity could come soon, JPMorgan says

In our call of the day, JPMorgan strategists said any near-term equity correction would be a buying opportunity, as “we are only in the middle of the current bull market.” See full story.

What side effects, if any, can you expect from a COVID-19 vaccine shot?

Doctors have advised the CDC to be transparent and forthcoming about any side effects. See full story.

EU and U.K. are playing with ‘no-deal’ Brexit fire. Time for investors to notice

It’s crunchtime for the EU-U.K. talks, with a trade deal still elusive. See full story.

The best end-of-year car deals from 33 automakers

Holiday car sales are in high gear as manufacturers crank up their year-end clearance sales. The most generous offers are for midsize sedans and compact cars. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

Doctors have advised the CDC to be transparent and forthcoming about any side effects. See full story.