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With the wild moves in the stock of GameStop and AMC Entertainment, or last week in cannabis makers, it’s not illogical to think of the stock market as a casino. Here’s what academic research finds. See full story.

These retirees left their pricey life in Santa Cruz, Calif. — and now live on a lake in Mexico on $ 1,750 a month

Want to retire early? This FIRE couple — they retired at 38 in 1991 — share their secrets See full story.

‘If major Dogecoin holders sell most of their coins, it will get my full support’: Elon Musk

The price of the cryptocurrency, which was on the edge of $ 50,000 over the weekend, bounced around to start the week. See full story.

Oil futures reach 13-month high as global stocks advance with U.S. markets shut

The rally in commodities that some say is the start of a supercycle continued on Monday, buoying resource stocks on Monday. See full story.

I’m 64, single, considering retirement after fighting cancer — I have $ 1.6 million. Should I retire?

Have a question about your retirement, including where to live? Email us at HelpMeRetire@MarketWatch.com See full story.

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Long-term impacts of the switch to virtual learning are unknown, Georgetown researchers say. See full story.