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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE
As stocks continue to march towards highs, our call of the day says it’s time to sell, and raise cash for a shopping spree later this year. See full story.
House Democrats add $25 billion in support for post office to their stand-alone bill
At first, House Democrats said they would only vote to block policy changes at the Post Office favored by the White House. But the final plans announced Monday added the $25 billion in funding. See full story.
Michelle Obama rips Trump as ‘wrong president for our country’ in DNC speech
Former first lady Michelle Obama blasted President Donald Trump in her speech to the Democratic National Convention on Monday, calling him unfit to run the country as she hailed Joe Biden’s character and readiness for the White House. See full story.
Colleges are asking students to sign agreements acknowledging the dangers of COVID before returning to class — but schools insist they aren’t liability waivers
‘They took the death and permanent disability part out of there, which is nice of them.’ Colleges are shifting responsibility to keep campus safe from COVID-19 onto students. See full story.
Housing starts soar 22.6% in July as Americans re-enter the housing market in droves
Buying a newly-built home is fast becoming a more expensive proposition, though, thanks to the rising cost of lumber. See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
‘They took the death and permanent disability part out of there, which is nice of them.’ Colleges are shifting responsibility to keep campus safe from COVID-19 onto students. See full story.