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  • Jim Cramer On Potential Lockdown, Buying Opportunity In Stocks
    Business
    Benzinga

    Jim Cramer On Potential Lockdown, Buying Opportunity In Stocks

    On Wednesday morning, Jim Cramer shared his first take on the markets which included opinions on potential lockdowns, more layoffs, and if there is a buying opportunity in stocks.Cramer on Lockdowns: While appearing on "Squawk on the Street," Cramer discussed the potential for lockdowns similar to what Europe has done."There's going to be a call for lockdowns."Cramer doesn't believe we will get a lockdown as our country believes in freedom and won't completely close down.Instead, Cramer thinks we'll have a "stay in place voluntarily."Related Link: European Markets Today: Stocks Hit Lows On Rising Coronavirus FearsBuying Opportunity? Markets are expected to open down significantly on Wednesday. The S&P 500 has an implied open down 65 points."If we had a stimulus, we would be focusing on earnings."Instead, Cramer said we're focusing on the rising virus figures and more layoffs: "Very hard to buy a lot of stocks when you see these numbers."Cramer said everyone is fearful.Some states have adopted their own rules on how to stop the spread of the virus said Cramer, which could impact how we control the rising number of cases. He thinks it's realistic that we get something done in terms of stimulus after the election."Buy those stocks tomorrow, not today."Price Action: The SPDR S&P 500 Trust ETF (NYSE: SPY) is down 2% in pre-market trading.See more from Benzinga * Click here for options trades from Benzinga * October 28 Is Best Trading Day Of Year Statistically, Kicks Off Best 6 Months For S&P 500 * What Happens To The MAGA ETF If Trump Loses The Presidential Election?(C) 2020 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

  • I filed for bankruptcy after rehabbing my husband’s home. Now he wants an open marriage and says I own nothing. I feel trapped and bamboozled
    Lifestyle
    MarketWatch

    I filed for bankruptcy after rehabbing my husband’s home. Now he wants an open marriage and says I own nothing. I feel trapped and bamboozled

    ‘I don’t pay bills, which has left me pondering the idea of just staying with him out of convenience, but at what cost to me mentally?’

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    Barrons.com

    Here’s How Much You Would Pay Under Biden’s and Trump’s Tax Plans

    Former Vice President Biden has a detailed proposal that involves raising taxes on people with taxable income of more than $400,000—essentially targeting the top 1%. President Trump wants to keep the tax cuts that went into effect in 2018, which largely benefited top earners.

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    MarketWatch

    This billionaire protégé of George Soros has returned 30% a year for decades — here’s his gloomy take on what’s next in the stock market

    Stanley Druckenmiller reportedly said that a Democratic sweep in the upcoming election could prove to be a headwind for the stock market for years to come.