The S&P 500 closed down 2% last week but is rising ahead of an abbreviated trading week Monday. Markets will close for business Thursday, and close early on Black Friday. No one is reporting earnings this morning. S&P 500 component stock Agilent Technologies is expected to report its fiscal Q4 profits this evening, with analysts predicting it will earn $1.58 per share. China’s Alibaba is expected to report fiscal Q2 numbers on Tuesday morning. Also reporting tomorrow will be S&P 500 component companies Dell Technologies, Analog Devices, and Autodesk. Retirement isn’t just about picking the best stocks or ETFs, it’s about accumulation vs distribution. After answering three quick questions, many Americans are finding they can retire earlier than expected.

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