Weekend roundup: Deutsche Bank's threat to the world economy | Merkel's latest blunder | Stumpf's clawback
Published: Oct. 2, 2016 at 11:01 a.m. ET
Philip van Doorn
Here are MarketWatch articles to read this weekend
MarketWatch rounded up 10 of its most interesting articles published over the past week.
1. The Deutsche Bank crisis
Mark DeCambre explains how the Deutsche Bank crisis could spread, hurting other banks and global markets. William Watts says no matter how the bank muddles through, its need for more capital will hurt shareholders.
2. Merkel's latest mistake
The Department of Justice wants Deutsche Bank to pay a $14 billion fine to settle investigations of its mortgage-lending activities before the 2008 crisis. Matthew Lynn says German Chancellor Angela Merkel needs to rescue Deutsche Bank. Darrell Delamaide says Merkel's refusal to help the bank is just her latest blunder.
3. Wells Fargo's clawback of CEO pay isn't the highest ever
Francine McKenna looks at the history of companies' attempts to get back money already paid to executives who got in trouble.
4. How you (and I) help fund massive executive pay packages
Most people who fund retirement plans have the money invested in mutual funds, index funds or ETFs. John Coumarianos shows how fund managers tend to approve nearly all executive pay packages when they vote on our behalf.
5. Despite the gloom, the third quarter was good for stocks
Among S&P 500 Index members, 43 stocks rose at least 20% in the third quarter.
6. Do you think the market is overvalued? Here's what to do
Anora Mahmudova explains that it makes sense to fear high stock valuations seven years into a bull market, while also pointing out the risks of market-timing strategies.
7. Here's what could push biotech stocks higher
Michael Brush says there are "plenty of catalysts" for the sector, and provides a detailed look at potential deals and other action for investors.
8. Looking for affordable housing?
Catey Hill lists six cities where you can own a home for less than $1,000 a month, including a mortgage loan payment, taxes and interest (but not heat).
9. Here's where the most unaffordable housing is
You might be surprised to see which area of the U.S. has home prices that are so high, you cannot afford an average home on an average salary, according to Catey Hill.
10. Do you like credit-card rewards? How about sign-up bonuses?
Maria LaMagna covers a financial trend that might be rewarding for you — the increasing number of initial reward bonuses offered by credit-card providers.
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Philip van Doorn writes the Deep Dive investing column for MarketWatch. Follow him on Twitter @PhilipvanDoorn.