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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE
U.S. stocks benchmarks trade lower on Monday, but off their worst levels, amid growing evidence of a resurgence of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic in parts of the world, raising fears that reopening efforts may need to be halted or even reversed. See full story.
Germany investing in coronavirus vaccine maker that it accused the Trump administration of trying to poach
The German government will invest in privately-held biotech group CureVac, the same company it accused the U.S. of trying to steal away as the pandemic was starting to spread rapidly in Europe and elsewhere. See full story.
A portfolio of stocks being bought by mom-and-pop investors is trouncing Wall St. pros — here’s what they’re buying
It’s no secret that retail investors have been increasing but the degree to which they have outperformed professional investors is coming into greater focus lately. See full story.
Lindsey Graham praises Joe Biden in what might be ‘the best campaign ad ever,’ according to former Bush aide
According to previous versions of Sen. Lindsey Graham, Donald Trump is “a race baiting, xenophobic religious bigot,” while Joe Biden is “as good a man as God ever created.” See full story.
BP to take up to $17.5 billion in charges as it lowers oil-price assumption
Oil major BP on Monday said it was taking up to $17.5 billion in charges as it lowers its assumptions for the fossil fuels it sells. See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that civil rights laws barring workplace discrimination based on gender also apply to gender identity and sexual orientation. See full story.
