How the market has performed a year after the worst Christmas Eve plunge in history

MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

At this time last year, the stock market was on the verge of putting in its worst decline on the last trading day before Christmas in history, with the S&P 500 index on the brink of a bear market, defined as a drop from a recent peak of at least 20%. But this year is quite a different story for stocks. See full story.

‘Bill Gates is my Secret Santa!’

Michigan woman tells MarketWatch about the 81 pounds of loot the Microsoft founder sent her as part of Reddit’s gift swap See full story.

Is this life-changing Christmas gift from my new in-laws too good to be true?

‘I am married to the love of my life and we are currently planning our forever home. It sounds great, and it was — until my new in-laws made their grand entrance.’ See full story.

President Trump says North Korean leader’s threat of a ‘Christmas gift’ would be dealt with ‘very successfully’

President Donald Trump on Tuesday say he isn’t worried about a recent threat from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s cabinet, amid floundering nuclear talks between the U.S. and North Korea. See full story.

How to give more than lip service to people who are homeless this holiday season

‘Wage inequality, racial inequities and a severe shortage of affordable rental homes leave too many vulnerable people unable to afford their housing.’ See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

Tuesday’s top personal finance stories See full story.