NewsWatch: ‘This is probably it for a while’: Hard road foreseen for further stimulus as Biden presses for more aid

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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

Congress is on the cusp of passing a new round of aid aimed at the coronavirus pandemic, but calls are already ringing out for more relief. Can Americans expect it soon? No, say analysts. Not in the short term. See full story.

Mnuchin says $600 checks will be sent out ‘next week’

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Monday said the government would begin sending out $600 stimulus checks next week. See full story.

A new COVID-19 strain is sending stocks tumbling, but here’s why investors shouldn’t panic, says this analyst

A new $900 billion coronavirus stimulus deal has finally been struck — but U.S. stocks look set to tumble at the open. See full story.

As Tesla debuts in the S&P 500, do you know if you’re an owner?

Some ETFs have already made room for Tesla shares in their portfolios and others will soon. See full story.

Here are the stories that our readers just couldn’t stop clicking on in 2020

Before finally swiping left on 2020, let’s take a quick look back at all the reasons it’s a year we’d love to forget — but definitely never will. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

Monday’s Personal Finance Stories. See full story.