NewsWatch: Investors are getting too bullish, say Jefferies global strategists — they see it as a 2019 rerun

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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

Back to the past. Our call of the day from Jefferies sets out a list of signals that indicate a potential pitfall for stock markets to come. See full story.

France lifts U.K. COVID-19 blockade—chaos as truckers confront police at border

France lifted its blockade of the U.K. on Wednesday morning, opening up one of Europe’s most important trade routes and easing fears of food and medicine shortages in the run-up to Christmas. See full story.

BioNTech boss says more tests needed to see if vaccine protects against new COVID-19 strain

BioNTech’s boss said he is confident the company’s COVID-19 vaccine will work against the new strain of coronavirus, but more tests were needed to be certain See full story.

Tesla’s Musk claims ‘during dark days of Model 3’ he sought an Apple buyout

Tesla CEO Elon Musk in a Tuesday afternoon tweet claims that Apple CEO Tim Cook had his chance to join the electric-vehicle push back in what Musk described as the “darkest days,” for the popular automobile manufacturer. Cook passed him up. See full story.

These 10 clunkers are my worst calls from a decade’s worth of investment advice

Howard Gold says he was wrong about Tesla, Apple and the FAANGs. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

The legislation provides emergency financial help for college students and repeals a ban on incarcerated students accessing the Pell grant. See full story.