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David Trainer, founder of the independent research firm New Constructs, has put out a list of five stocks to own regardless of the election. He says all these picks have attractive risk vs. reward, large cash reserves and strong market share. See full story.
Markets are acting as if the polls are tilted to Biden, Goldman Sachs analysts say
Former Vice President Joe Biden is favored to win the U.S. election no matter if you look at betting markets or polling. But the hard money on the election isn’t nearly as tilted toward Biden as polling would indicate. See full story.
Dow futures down over 200 points as Big Tech guidance stokes unease over COVID impact
Stock-index futures point lower Friday, with investors waving off strong quarterly results from tech heavyweights to focus on uncertain guidance that underlines unease about the outlook amid a continued surge in COVID-19 cases in the U.S. and Europe. See full story.
Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google all produce record sales amid Big Tech backlash
In a repeat from last quarter, tech’s Big Four reported record revenue amid further regulatory scrutiny, a congressional grilling and the coronavirus pandemic. But investors got the jitters by cautious comments, lack of revenue outlook by some, and higher expenses related to COVID-19. See full story.
I filed for bankruptcy after rehabbing my husband’s home. Now he wants an open marriage and says I own nothing. I feel trapped and bamboozled
‘I don’t pay bills, which has left me pondering the idea of just staying with him out of convenience — but at what cost to me mentally?’ See full story.
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‘In some ways, what we are engaging in is a national exercise in deferred gratification.’ See full story.
