NewsWatch: Stocks mostly higher on tentative vaccine optimism

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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

Stocks are modestly higher Wednesday at midday, as a rally faced off against a continued rise in cases of COVID-19. See full story.

The weirdest sign of COVID-19 fatigue? More Americans are grinding their teeth

The coronavirus pandemic is causing ‘an epidemic of jaw muscle pain’ across the U.S., dentists say See full story.

Now that Tesla is joining the S&P 500, you might want to sell

Don’t overlook these challenges. See full story.

Put bank stocks in the ‘buy’ pile if you think a coronavirus vaccine will help mend the economy

Shares of the big banks have lagged behind the broader market. But the group could soar during a sustained economic recovery. See full story.

George Soros laments investment in Palantir and says he will sell the rest when allowed

Billionaire investor George Soros says he regrets his firm’s investment in Palantir Technologies. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

‘Now that I’m a business owner and learning more about money management, I haven’t been willing to do as much lavish spending, or compensate my friends anymore.’ See full story.