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Mortgage Rates Drop Once Again — Sparking More Interest In Loan Refinancing

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While the decline in rates has prompted many home owners to refinance their loans, it may not be enough to create a majo... Read more

Top Ten: Weekend Roundup: Money Advice For Daughters Vs. Sons | Retiring In Portugal | Biotechs, Netflix And Pot Stocks

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Also, how to make a lot of money investing in China. Read more

Bond Report: Treasury Yields Jump On Reports Of Partial U.S.-China Trade Deal

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U.S. Treasury yields rise Friday amid signs that the U.S. was nearing a limited trade deal that could prevent a further ... Read more

Mark Hulbert: Stock Splits Have Dried Up — Why Thats Not Good For The Market

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This key support for stock prices has fallen away, writes Mark Hulbert. Read more

These Battered Biotech Stocks Are Now Buying Opportunities As Elizabeth Warren Climbs In The Polls

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s health-care reform crusade is rattling biotech investors — but that’s not the industry’s... Read more

Read This Before Taking Out Another Retail Credit Card

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There’s been a worrying trend with retail credit cards, and it doesn’t appear to be improving. Read more

Cannabis Watch: Mitch McConnell Meets With Pot Execs In California, Pitched Need For Cannabis Banking Reform

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a longtime opponent of reforming marijuana laws, is spending more time than usua... Read more

Heres How To Play The Trade War With ETFs

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Investors looking to hedge against, or make money from, the ongoing U.S.-China trade war can pick from a range of exchan... Read more

Outside The Box: This Tax Break For First-time Home Buyers Could Keep The Housing Market Afloat

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Federal tax relief for new homeowners would help millennials and support prices, writes Sanjiv Das. Read more

Robinhood Unveils Long-delayed Cash Management Accounts — This Time With Insurance

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The accounts come with an APY of 2.05%, well below the 3% the company originally promised back in December. Read more

Forecaster Of The Month: Eroding Profit Margins Will Push U.S. Into Recession In 2020, Leading Forecaster Says

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Stephen Gallagher stands out among Wall Street economists because he’s one of the few willing to go on the record to ... Read more

Mutual Funds Weekly: Find Your Balance As Stock Market Uncertainty Kicks Up Money Worries

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Money and investing features popular with MarketWatch readers this past week. Read more

The Moneyist: My Sister Looks After My Moms Business And $3 Million Estate — Should She Have All This Power?

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‘We have no idea what she is being paid or if she and my mom are making the best financial decisions.’ Read more

The Moneyist: My Husband Sponsored Me To Move To The U.S., But He Makes Me Pay All The Bills And Keeps His Own Salary

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‘We went to couple’s counseling and decided to stay together, but his lies and deception have taken a toll on our ma... Read more

Americans Are Not A Fan Of Universal Basic Income For Families, But These Two G7 Countries Feel Very Differently

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American respondents with more education also showed greater levels of support for UBI than those with less education. ... Read more

Vitaliy Katsenelson's Contrarian Edge: This Could Be The Next Gold Mine For Tesla And Other Electric Vehicles

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Charging stations will outnumber gas stations, writes Vitaliy Katsenelson. Read more

Shoppers Will Opt For Slower Shipping Or In-store Pickup During The Holiday Season To Fight Climate Change

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Plant-based foods and eco-friendly gifts will be at the top of many holiday wish lists, according to Accenture data. ... Read more

Outside The Box: This One Document May Have Just Changed Corporate America Forever

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The Business Roundtable’s new statement of purpose offers companies a huge opportunity, writes leadership expert John ... Read more

Market Extra: What Investors Need To Know About A Potential White House Effort To Block U.S. Investment In China

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Reports that the White House might look to limit U.S. portfolio inflows into Chinese companies is roiling Wall Street, a... Read more

Futures Movers: Oil Settles Lower, Loses Nearly 4% For The Week

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Oil futures finish lower Friday as a spate of news reports tied to Iran sanctions, a cease-fire between Saudi Arabia and... Read more