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An exchange-traded fund that contains aerospace and defense stocks could lift off if shares of Boeing rebound, one analyst notes. See full story.
U.S. jobless claims sink for second straight week after a steep increase in early December
The number of Americans filing for jobless claims fell for the second straight week after a spike early in the month, the government said Thursday. See full story.
Here’s why a rough patch for battered oil stocks may be about to come to an end in 2020
Our call of the day, from Crescat Capital’s global macro analyst Octavio ‘Tavi’ Costa who opportunity may be knocking for one sector that’s been down in the dumps for a while. See full story.
Health insurers and retail pharmacies are making a play for primary care
A handful of companies like Humana and Walgreens that are better known for operating pharmacy counters and managing health plans are now turning into primary care providers See full story.
How can I tell if an annuity is a good deal?
Expensive is not always bad, and cheaper is not always better See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
A Japanese study, which has implications for all big economies, suggests that the best way to tax carbon might focus on sweets and alcohol over meat. See full story.
