NewsWatch: Dow ends 327 point higher after Janet Yellen reported as Biden’s Treasury Secretary pick

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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

U.S. stock indexes closed near session highs Monday, following reports that President-elect Biden plans to nominate former Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen to become the next Treasury Secretary. See full story.

Michigan certifies Biden victory as Trump’s legal team suffers further losses

The Michigan Board of State Canvassers certified President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the state and its 16 electoral votes in a 3-0 vote Monday afternoon with one abstention. See full story.

We still owe $46,000 on our mortgage — should we deplete savings to pay it off before we retire in 2021?

I want to pay it off; my wife doesn’t want to deplete our savings. See full story.

Is COVID testing free? Where can I get a rapid test? Your complete guide to coronavirus testing

The Thanksgiving and December holidays are driving a surge in coronavirus testing — and questions about testing, too See full story.

Tesla’s stock powers up to a record as Wedbush analyst raises bull-case target to $1,000

Shares of Tesla Inc. rallied into record territory Monday, after Wedbush analyst Dan Ives boosted his base-case price target, and said he envisions a scenario in which the electric vehicle market leader’s stock reaches $1,000. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

Look at these three numbers to gauge your chances of actually getting financial aid. See full story.