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August 30

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Investing: Don't let fear flatten your portfolio Don't let worries rule your investments; playing defense can sap growth. Stock funds score solid gains in first half Health and biotechnology funds were the leading sectors, jumping an average 20.8%. What to watch: Are wage pressures building? Many workers have lost money to inflation and pressure to raise wages is building. ADVERTISEMENT

MORE HEADLINES columnist Ask Matt: Is Tesla's stock overvalued? The latest craze among traders seems to be electric cars and Tesla has become a hot stock. nation IRS: Married gay couples can file joint tax returns The federal government will treat married gay couples the same as others for tax purposes. Personal Finance Emerging market funds sinking like it's 1998 Many emerging-market mutual funds clobbered as currencies plunge, interest rates rise. columnist Will Detroit's financial woes hurt muni bonds? Detroit's move to file for bankruptcy has already shaken the municipal bond market. markets Will oil price rise choke off stock rally? A jump in oil prices would be detrimental to a globe already short on economic growth. markets Syria fears drive gold back into the black Gold is moving sharply higher after a painful 36% bear market slide that ended in June. Personal Finance Walmart to offer same-sex domestic benefits No proof required for domestic partners to get Walmart benefits.   See More on USATODAY.com

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