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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE
How the Nasdaq Composite could eclipse the Dow in points in 10 years. See full story.
CDC releases data that informed reconsideration of face masks, says delta variant of COVID means the ‘war has changed’
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released data about the spread of the delta variant of COVID-19 that informed its decision earlier this week to recommend that even vaccinated people resume wearing face masks in public settings in areas with high rates of transmission. See full story.
Bipartisan infrastructure deal still faces long, uncertain road
While a bipartisan infrastructure plan is advancing in the Senate, analysts are warning that it remains on a bumpy road, with plenty of political maneuvering still ahead. See full story.
Interest rates haven’t been this low in 5,000 years
How is this for a historical comparison — interest rates are at a 5,000-year low. See full story.
Here’s how the 6 Big Tech stocks now rank, from worst to first
How to judge Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Microsoft and Google parent Alphabet now that they have reported earnings. See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
‘Had I received $10,000 out during his original refinancing eight years ago, that money would have grown either in savings or in the stock market.’ See full story.
