10 things you need to know before the opening bell

10 things you need to know before the opening bell

Four people write the year 2020 with sparklers into the evening sky

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It's the last day of 2020 and the markets are heading to the end of a blockbuster year, dominated by the coronavirus pandemic and epic financial market turbulence. But, with vaccines rolling out, the economy - and the markets - look like they might regain a more normal footing next year. 

We've taken a look back at some of our very best features of the year for this "Best of 2020" edition of the newsletter, as well as some must-reads for what lies in store next year. We'd like to thank you for following the markets with us  in 2020 and wish you, and your families, a safe and happy New Year! We'll be back on January 4. 

Some of the best of 2020:





1. We spoke with Wall Street's 9 best-performing fund managers. Here's how they crushed the chaotic market

2. How to trade a Biden Presidency:  A complete investing guide to profiting from the election outcome and its impact on markets

3. Alex Umansky has been one of the