NewsWatch: The Fed is ‘fighting the last battle,’ and here are the risks to its new strategy

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Wednesday’s meeting might not prove too unsettling to markets, but its new strategy presents big risks to markets, says one veteran Federal Reserve watcher. See full story.

Stocks and bonds, sure, but when it comes to growing your wealth, don’t ignore these 7 income producers

The path to financial independence is paved with income-producing assets. And not just the kind you can buy on Robinhood. See full story.

Sacha Baron Cohen, Kim Kardashian West and other celebrities have declared open season on Facebook

Sacha Baron Cohen and his celebrity brethren have a bone to pick with Facebook Inc. over misinformation and hate on its sprawling digital platforms. See full story.

Snowflake IPO: 5 things to know about the Berkshire-backed company as it heads for record software offering

Snowflake Inc. is projected to produce the biggest initial public offering for a U.S. software company in history this week, and that may not even be the most astounding feature of its first share sale. See full story.

Coronavirus update: Global cases edge toward 30 million, and China says vaccine may be ready by November

The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 edged closer to 30 million on Tuesday, as a Chinese health official said a vaccine may be available for the public as early as November. See full story.

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‘What we don’t want is for people to go, Oh s—! I’m looking at my oxygen levels and it’s low, it must be COVID,’ medical director of Respiratory Care Services at Houston Methodist Hospital. See full story.

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