NewsWatch: The 5G rollout is already behind, and coronavirus could slow it even more

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Two seemingly different issues — the ongoing 5G network rollout and the coronavirus — are causing confusion and disappointment for many tech investors this earnings season so far and they are now becoming intertwined. See full story.

Tech stocks lead Wall Street slide as coronavirus worries rise

U.S. stocks extend losses, with tech shares leading the way lower, as the spread of COVID-19 in China and in neighboring countries amplifies worries about the impact on supply chains and global growth. See full story.

20 Donald Trumps? Check out this animated graphic for some perspective on Mike Bloomberg’s wealth

Even if the whole presidency thing doesn’t work out — after last night, it might be a stretch — Mike Bloomberg will still have a fluffy pile of cash to fall back on. How fluffy? This animation makes it pretty clear. See full story.

Bernie Sanders wants to spend $70B to modernize public housing, Pete Buttigieg wants to regulate landlords — where the Democratic candidates stand on affordable housing

‘For the first time in recent memory, affordable housing is a topic on the presidential campaign trail,’ said Diane Yentel, president and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition. See full story.

The American dream of retirement isn’t going to be fulfilled, says Raoul Pal

Are baby boomers investing too much in risk? This former hedge fund manager says so See full story.

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‘Moving a balance to a new brokerage can net you a nice reward.’ See full story.