NewsWatch: Tesla isn’t the only ‘green hedge’ that’s been on an absolute tear lately

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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

Do you believe the world will embrace a green path toward the future? If so, you might want to consider slapping a palladium position next to your Tesla shares in your portfolio, according to the investor behind the Market Ear blog. See full story.

A neuroscientist says these are the ideal ages for the optimal presidential ticket

Young and old each have their advantages, but the combination of both is best for solving problems. See full story.

Bloomberg ‘was thoroughly stopped and frisked’ — analysts react to the Democratic debate in Nevada

As analysts assessed the performance of six Democratic presidential hopefuls in Wednesday night’s debate in Nevada, much of their focus was on how billionaire Mike Bloomberg fared. Here are some of the initial reactions from analysts. See full story.

Morgan Stanley’s $13 billion E-Trade deal raises questions about ‘too big to fail’

Morgan Stanley said Thursday that is acquiring discount brokerage E-Trade Financial Corp. in an all-stock deal valued at $13 billion that is the biggest for a major U.S. bank since the 2008 financial crisis. See full story.

Warren Buffett had a tough year — how might he explain it?

We’ll know Feb. 22, when Berkshire Hathaway earnings and Warren Buffett’s shareholder letter are published. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.49% this past week. See full story.