Happy Valentine’s Day, MarketWatchers! While we mourn the loss of Sweethearts this year, here are some of the day’s top stories to cheer things up.
Personal Finance The Fed says you aren’t spending enough time looking for love
Here’s a not terribly romantic conclusion from Federal Reserve staffers to think about this Valentine’s — you’re not spending enough time searching for a partner.
I want my third wife to bequeath her $7,000 diamond engagement ring to my daughter
This man wonders whether it’s a good time to raise the delicate subject of death and diamonds with his fiancée.
Watchdog slams the Department of Education’s oversight of student-loan companies
The report highlights trends borrower advocates have complained about for years.
People are spending $886 million on Valentines for their pets
One in five people buy Valentine’s Day gifts for their pets, and almost half admit they cuddle with their dog more than their partner.
Amazon cancels New York HQ2 — critics said it would push people into homelessness
The company cited political opposition, but the online retail giant also received backlash from local residents.
America’s biggest meat producer wants to take a bite out of the lucrative vegetarian market
As scientists caution about the health of meat products, more food companies are moving into alternative meat products.
This is what Amazon’s ‘HQ2’ was going to cost New York taxpayers
New York was set to give Amazon more in tax breaks and credits than Virginia.
Kicking yourself for missing the recent rally? Here are 5 reasons you shouldn’t
It’s not as big a deal as some Wall Street analysts might lead you to believe.
Wealthfront tempts traditional bank customers with 2.24% interest on cash accounts
The accounts also come with FDIC insurance of up to $1 million, but some online banks offer even higher interest.
Your smartphone is killing your relationship — and evolution is to blame
Researchers have a new theory for why we’re so addicted to our phones.
Elsewhere on MarketWatch Mortgage rates hit a 12-month low as economic expansion looks increasingly vulnerable
Rates for home loans fell again, offering a respite for home buyers, even as skittish investors search for safer assets.
The global economy can make almost everything except enough good jobs
Around the world today, the central challenge for achieving inclusive economic prosperity is the creation of sufficient numbers of “good jobs,” writes Dani Rodrik.
Why a ‘sell everything’ recession could bring ‘horrendous consequences’
In his latest missive, Charles Hugh Smith of the Of Two Minds blog puts on his forward-looking goggles to explain why the U.S. economy, while strong in many ways, is careening toward a “sell everything” recession.
The most popular stock market indicator just gave a buy signal — ignore it
The 200-day moving average gives off a lot of false signals.
9 fintech stocks to invest in this year
You know PayPal, Square and, yes, Visa, but how about BlackLine and Envestnet?
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