NewsWatch: Here’s why the stock market is surging to records after an Iranian missile strike threatened to erupt into war

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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

The S&P 500 has declined 5% on average in 20 major geopolitical events dating back to the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, according to LPL and CFRA research. See full story.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to be ‘financially independent’ — but only one of them can legitimately claim that status

Buckingham Palace said Wednesday that Britain’s Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan, plan to shun public support, and split their time between North America and the U.K. See full story.

‘I love guns, liberty and independence — and despise high taxes. Where should I retire?’

This retiree is looking for some spots where he can ‘live and let live.’ See full story.

Trump in uncharted territory — here’s what’s next for the stock market

The president’s Iran gambit puts investors on edge. See full story.

This basket of dividend growth stocks can help your portfolio stand out in 2020

These stocks have low price-to-earnings valuations relative to the S&P 500 that also appear likely to continue raising their dividend payouts more quickly than the broad market. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

Buckingham Palace said Wednesday that Britain’s Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan, plan to shun public support, and split their time between North America and the U.K. See full story.