U.S. Stocks Head for Muted Weekly Loss
Investors are unmoved by the presidential debate, and remain focused on stimulus negotiations and earnings.
Trump, Biden Clash on Covid, Ethics in Calmer Debate
The candidates offered starkly differing views of the U.S. coronavirus response, traded accusations about personal ethics and questioned each other's records on economic and racial-justice issues in the final debate before the election.
Negotiators Defend Continuing Talks on Coronavirus-Aid Deal
The nearly $2 trillion package under discussion faces resistance in the GOP-controlled Senate, in addition to the timeline posed by the Nov. 3 elections.
U.S. New Coronavirus-Case Count Breaks 70,000, Highest Since July
The daily number of Covid-19 cases reported in the U.S. rose to 71,671 on Thursday, the most in a single day since July 24 and the third-highest single-day total overall.
Second Coronavirus Wave Destabilizes European Recovery
The second wave of the coronavirus now sweeping Europe is threatening to halt the region's economic recovery, leaving many of its businesses and workers uncertain about their future.
Stocks Typically Climb, Regardless of Who's in the White House
For investors worried about how the stock market will fare in the event of a divided government or a sweep by either party in next month's elections, history offers an important lesson.
Investors, It's Too Soon for an Election Night Party
Don't be overly confident that the outcome on Nov. 3-whatever it is-will be a boon for the stock market
Wall Street Profits Soar During First Half of 2020
Wall Street profits jumped 82% in the first half of this year, a rare bright spot for the city and state's pandemic-ravaged budgets.
U.S. Home Sales Rise to New 14-Year High
Sales of previously owned homes rose 9.4% in September, bolstered by robust demand and a shortage of homes for sale that is making the housing market one of the brightest spots for the U.S. economy.
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