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Dr. Anthony Fauci testifies on Capitol Hill on Sept. 23. Getty Images “ “We’re in for a whole lot of hurt. It’s not a good situation.” ” That’s Dr. Anthony Fauci, giving a stark warning that the coronavirus pandemic could get much worse in the coming months, in an interview …

Getty Images “ ‘We have borrowed so much that I’m skeptical that three to five years out that equities will give us any kind of return.’ ” That’s billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller talking about how a Democratic sweep of the White House and Congress in the upcoming elections could prove …

Getty Images “ ‘A number of countries have done a much better job of dealing with the virus without inflating their budget deficits and printing money.’ ” That’s Bob Prince, co-chief investment officer of the world’s largest hedge fund at Bridgewater Associates, explaining to Bloomberg in a recent interview why …

Everett Collection “ ‘No one knows the future, but given the general lack of investor confidence amid a pandemic and political polarization, there is a chance that a negative, self-fulfilling prophecy will flourish. This highlights the importance of being well diversified in asset classes — including Treasury securities, which are …

The U.S. stock market has rebounded mightily in recent months but Howard Marks cautions investors to brace for a tough slog in the economy, and that’s even if a fresh fiscal stimulus package can be passed by Congress to help heal the coronavirus-stricken business climate. “Thus, this down-cycle cannot be …

Illustration by Kevin Whipple The year is 2100 and a worker is facing retirement. She’s been a conscientious employee, but she hasn’t been able to save much for her future because of years of family caretaking, student debt and low wages.   But she’ll be able to enjoy retirement. That’s because …

iStockphoto “ ‘Within 18 months, it’s going to crack pretty hard. I think that you want to be avoiding it for the time being. When the next big meltdown happens, I think the U.S. is going to be the worst performing market, actually, and that’ll have a lot to do …

MarketWatch photo illustration/Getty Images|iStockphoto Elon Musk, who’s got your vote in November? “ ‘Let’s just see how the debates go… I think that’s going to be the thing that decides things for America.’ ” That’s his cagey answer when Kara Swisher posed the question in Monday’s episode of her “Sway” …

Chuck Feeney Atlantic Philanthropies “ ‘I believe strongly in giving while living. I see little reason to delay giving when so much good can be achieved through supporting worthwhile causes today. Besides, it’s a lot more fun to give while you live than to give while you are dead.’ ” …