NewsWatch: Stock-market rout: How did rising coronavirus cases catch investors by surprise?

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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

Stocks are headed for their worst week since March, but the pandemic never went away, and the threat of an autumn rebound in cases as cooler weather returned was long identified as a potential risk. See full story.

Pinterest’s pandemic surge continues, stock jumps more than 20% toward fresh record highs

Pinterest Inc. continued to experience a surge in new users during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to larger-than-expected profit and revenue growth this summer, according to a Wednesday earnings report that sent shares on another ride toward fresh record highs. See full story.

Donald Trump will win re-election, and a revolution is coming, billionaire investor predicts

“Bond King” Jeffrey Gundlach struck an ominous tone in comments he reportedly made during a webcast this week at Schwab’s 2020 IMPACT conference, See full story.

‘Work and a few vacations each year is all we’ve done for the past 34 years’ — This couple has $2.6 million and no idea where to retire

‘We are not dreaming of any specific spot or activities. Enjoyment of our retirement years is the main factor’ See full story.

Here are all the reasons COVID-19 cases are surging again

Experts attribute the record-breaking number of coronavirus cases to growing weariness among Americans to keep up with pandemic practices like social distancing and wearing masks. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

NHL legend Wayne Gretzky and his wife, Janet, have a soft spot for the sparkling estate they built with the help of architect Richard Landry back in 2002. See full story.