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Market Extra: Debt-ceiling showdown could shake up markets after midterm-election results, analysts say
One of the biggest consequences of Republicans taking control of one or both chambers of Congress would be the risk of a renewed fight over the debt ceiling.
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Market Extra: Rate squeeze: Commercial-property CLO issuance tumbles 80% from peak
Issuance of CRE CLOs is down 80% from the $16.5 billion first-quarter peak as demand for bonds backed by floating-rate mortgages sputters, according to DRBS Morningstar.
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The Margin: Last-minute midterm Election Day tips: Where to vote, when polls close, hotlines to report voter intimidation and more
Can you still register to vote? Maybe! These resources can answer your Election Day questions, or help troubleshoot any problems you may encounter at the polls.
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The Wall Street Journal: EU to deeper investigate Microsoft’s $75 billion deal for Activision Blizzard
The European Union’s competition watchdog said it would pursue an in-depth investigation into Microsoft Corp.’s planned $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc., adding to the global scrutiny of whether the deal could harm competition in the videogame industry.
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: Home builders struggle to find buyers as cancellations by developers rise: ‘The build-for-rent market is going to become increasingly important’
Home builders are struggling amid the housing downturn, UBS Analyst John Lovallo tells MarketWatch.
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Crypto Update: How major crypto tokens are reacting after reports of Binance’s acquisition of FTX:
Most crypto prices jumped Tuesday on news that Binance, the largest crypto exchange in the world, has signed a letter of intent to acquire rival FTX, but prices are still mostly lower than on Monday.
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The Big Move: I want to move to Florida to be near my grandchildren. My daughter wants me to build a $150,000 addition to her house. Should I do it?
‘My wife and I thought about getting a condo in Florida, but the upkeep and the expense of two different residences is not something I care to deal with.’
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Market Extra: The worst outcome for U.S. stocks would be a Democratic sweep of the midterms, Wall Street strategists say
The worst-case scenario for U.S. stocks on Tuesday would be a sweeping Democratic victory with the president’s party solidifying control of both chambers of Congress, according to market strategists from Rabobank and Bank of America.
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: Interactive: See which political campaigns CEOs are donating to
Use MarketWatch’s interactive to see where S&P 500 company leaders are putting their dollars
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: Consumers increasingly rely on credit cards and personal loans to get by during inflation, data shows
Total bank card balances hit a record $866 billion in the third quarter of 2022, up 19% from the same period last year, TransUnion said.