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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE
U.S. stock indexes trade lower Friday morning after posting fresh record highs this week, as lockdown measures in Europe and America to combat the COVID-19 pandemic take their toll and President Biden’s proposed new round of fiscal stimulus runs into opposition in the Senate. See full story.
How to get your affairs in order if your spouse is dying
Even in times of crisis, making sense of last wishes, estate documents and housework can make all the difference one day. See full story.
Here’s the maximum amount Biden’s stimulus proposal would deliver to America’s poorest families
‘Right now, the smartest thing we can do is go big,’ Janet Yellen said Tuesday. See full story.
U.S. economy speeds up at start of 2021 despite drag from pandemic, Markit shows
The U.S. economy sped up in January and got off to a good start in 2021, a new survey showed, even as the coronavirus spread faster than ever. See full story.
Virtual reality will be a trillion-dollar marketplace within five years — here’s a good example why
If Facebook’s new Oculus is any indication, virtual reality is ready for prime time. See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
‘We dug trenches, poured concrete foundations, and worked to build our house; they hired contractors. They traded in cars frequently; we ran ours into the ground.’ See full story.
