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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE
U.S. stocks soared Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average notching its biggest one-day point gain ever and its best percentage gain since 1933, amid growing optimism that Congress will come to an agreement on a fiscal stimulus package aimed at combatting the economic impact of the coronavirus epidemic. See full story.
McConnell, Pelosi and Schumer all say a deal on coronavirus stimulus is close
Top Democrats and Republicans on Tuesday were optimistic that a compromise trillion-dollar coronavirus economic stimulus bill would be agreed to later in the day, as stocks soared on optimism over an emerging plan. See full story.
Do you need to change and wash your clothes after visiting the grocery store?
‘The coronavirus would likely survive better on artificial fibers such as polyester than on cotton.’ See full story.
Coronavirus update: 407,405 cases, 18,227 deaths, Italy shows glimmer of hope and NYC remains U.S. epicenter
The coronavirus case tally continued to rise on Tuesday, with Italy remaining the most affected country in Europe, while New York continued to lead the U.S. in number of cases and deaths. See full story.
Trump says he wants U.S. ‘opened up’ by April 12 Easter holiday even as coronavirus cases rise
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he wants to have the U.S. economy “opened up” by Easter, laying out an aggressive timetable even as coronavirus cases increase. See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
Congress should immediately waive penalties and income taxes for early withdrawal from retirement plans. See full story.
