NewsWatch: The moment of truth for stock-market investors? Election Day looms and the most crucial stretch of 2020 awaits

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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

Next week’s trading action could mark the culmination of some of the most significant hang-ups confronting investors, including the possible return to March-style shutdown as cases of COVID-19 rise domestically and elsewhere in the world. See full story.

Next week will be full of key U.S. economic insights and Fed decisions overshadowed by the elections

All of the focus is on the outcome of the president election, but several key economic indicators and a Fed meeting will reveal a lot about the future patch of the economy. See full story.

People are spending over three times more money ‘gambling’ on hot stocks than at casinos and on lottery tickets and sports betting

Researchers studied ‘lottery’ stocks, which have low prices and high volatility. See full story.

These are the worst-performing stocks in October as Big Tech slumps

The information technology sector fell over 5% for the month, the biggest drop for any industry. See full story.

In a deeply-divided Senate, there’s a ray of hope for this big tax break for millions of families

A family spent a monthly average of $715 on child care or $8,580 over the year, according to one analysis on rising health-care costs by Freddie Mac. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

Residents reflect on the pandemic and the costs of globalization. See full story.