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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE
As long as Americans keep spending, the economy is all but certain to sidestep a recession in 2020 for a record 11th straight year. The crucial question is, can they? And the answer seems to be quite clearly yes. See full story.
‘This is nuts’ — one strategist explains why he just reduced risk by selling Apple, Microsoft and more
What happens in the stock market when price acceleration goes vertical and investor complacency reaches extreme levels? Typically, bad things, according to Lance Roberts, chief investment strategist at RIA Advisors. See full story.
The No. 1 ‘soft skill’ you need to compete in today’s job market
But you might not have learned it in school See full story.
Renting is more affordable than buying in almost 50% of these housing markets — and they tend to have one thing in common
Buying a home is the more affordable option in only 53% of housing markets across the U.S. See full story.
CES 2020: The long-promised ‘Year of 5G’ arrives with more promises and little 5G
For years, telecommunications companies and gadget makers have invaded CES to talk about how big 5G was going to be in 2020. At the Consumer Electronics Show in 2020 though the promise was still unfulfilled as the faster wireless service is still spotty and not entirely what was envisioned. See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
Sapphire Reserve card holders will now get benefits for Lyft and DoorDash. See full story.
