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TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOM
Cisco is tastier than Apple: Apple has soared 50% in past year, and Cisco has lost 30%. Yet Cisco may be the better bet, reports Mark Hulbert.
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Apple still a bargain: Street
After iPhone and iPad drive blowout earnings, Wall Street gets busy boosting its price targets.
• Apple board planning succession
• IPhone sales key to Apple's blowout
• The iPhone still has legs (First Take)
• Apple updates MacBook Air; Lion OS released
• Lion brings PCs into tabloid era (AllThingsD)
• Lenovo launches trio of tablets as iPad rivals
• 1 million users affected by Google malware
Yahoo stock at year’s low
Display-ad sales and ongoing turnaround efforts are blamed for weak quarterly results.
• Display ads are in trouble (24/7 Wall St.)
Senator rips into AT&T;
Sen. Herb Kohl says he's against AT&T;'s planned acquisition of T-Mobile USA, calling it "highly dangerous to competition and consumers."
• Expectations are low for Nokia's earnings
Cisco is tastier than Apple: Apple has soared 50% in past year, and Cisco has lost 30%. Yet Cisco may be the better bet, reports Mark Hulbert.
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Apple still a bargain: Street
After iPhone and iPad drive blowout earnings, Wall Street gets busy boosting its price targets.
• Apple board planning succession
• IPhone sales key to Apple's blowout
• The iPhone still has legs (First Take)
• Apple updates MacBook Air; Lion OS released
• Lion brings PCs into tabloid era (AllThingsD)
• Lenovo launches trio of tablets as iPad rivals
• 1 million users affected by Google malware
Yahoo stock at year’s low
Display-ad sales and ongoing turnaround efforts are blamed for weak quarterly results.
• Display ads are in trouble (24/7 Wall St.)
Senator rips into AT&T;
Sen. Herb Kohl says he's against AT&T;'s planned acquisition of T-Mobile USA, calling it "highly dangerous to competition and consumers."
• Expectations are low for Nokia's earnings
Major indexes pause a day after the Dow posts its best performance since December.
WASHINGTON
Debt brawl hasn't hit bonds
Bond market hasn't been rattled yet thanks to confidence that U.S. lawmakers will approve a debt deal and Europe's debt crisis. But analysts caution that volatility will increase as Aug. 2 draws near.
• Obama to huddle with leaders on debt deal
• Senate turns deficit act into a magic show
• 'Grand bargain' on debt ceiling back on table?
• Poll: Americans are done with debt mess
• Debt fight may already be hurting U.S. economy
FINANCIAL STOCKS
E-Trade leads rally
Shares of the online brokerage jump as shareholder suggests in a regulatory filing that E-Trade needs to take a hard look at selling itself.
• TD Ameritrade likely E-Trade suitor: analyst
• Fed fines Wells Fargo $85 mln over mortgages
TODAY'S INVESTING IDEAS
S&P; 500 is headed for a breakout
Market indicators suggest a potential 100-point rise in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index over the next few months, writes Lawrence G. McMillan.
• Marlboros are better than gold (Minyanville)
• Lynn: Printing money is Europe’s way out
• Silver likely to narrow the gap further on gold
• Breaking up with bonds is hard (SmartMoney)
WASHINGTON
Debt brawl hasn't hit bonds
Bond market hasn't been rattled yet thanks to confidence that U.S. lawmakers will approve a debt deal and Europe's debt crisis. But analysts caution that volatility will increase as Aug. 2 draws near.
• Obama to huddle with leaders on debt deal
• Senate turns deficit act into a magic show
• 'Grand bargain' on debt ceiling back on table?
• Poll: Americans are done with debt mess
• Debt fight may already be hurting U.S. economy
FINANCIAL STOCKS
E-Trade leads rally
Shares of the online brokerage jump as shareholder suggests in a regulatory filing that E-Trade needs to take a hard look at selling itself.
• TD Ameritrade likely E-Trade suitor: analyst
• Fed fines Wells Fargo $85 mln over mortgages
S&P; 500 is headed for a breakout
Market indicators suggest a potential 100-point rise in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index over the next few months, writes Lawrence G. McMillan.
• Marlboros are better than gold (Minyanville)
• Lynn: Printing money is Europe’s way out
• Silver likely to narrow the gap further on gold
• Breaking up with bonds is hard (SmartMoney)
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Inside MarketWatch »
Most walkable U.S. cities
New York ranks as the most walkable city in the U.S., followed by San Francisco, Boston and Chicago. In Jacksonville, Fla., and Charlotte, residents can barely get anywhere on foot.
• Slide show: 3 most and least walkable cities
• Vancouver aims for 'greenest city' title
• Slide show: World’s 10 most expensive cities
REAL ESTATE | Housing news and tools
Unwelcome surprise in housing
Sales of existing housing unexpectedly slip to 7-month low.
• Home sales stuck in doldrums: Larson
• You may have a cheaper house than you think
• Buying or refinancing? Better get a move on
IPO REPORT
Zillow gets a first-day pop
Shares of real-estate-information site operator double in post-IPO debut on Wall Street.
• Zillow raises the roof in IPO
Airbus breaks Boeing monopoly at AMR
Airbus's relatively fuel-efficient A320neo, says one analyst, has helped usher the European manufacturer into the American Airlines fleet.
• AMR shares jump on jet buys, Eagle spinoff
• Airbus invades American air space (First Take)
CONSUMER AND RETAIL
Icahn extends bleach reach
Carl Icahn intensifies quest to acquire Clorox, upping his offer to $80 a share and saying the company's stance toward his original bid — labeling it inadequate — seemed "a bit absurd."
• Lessons from the death of Borders (DailyFinance)
• Who else may go way of Borders? (SmartMoney)
HEALTH AND MEDICINE
Pfizer pulls Facebook page after hacking incident
Drug maker's page on Facebook deactivated after activists put up unauthorized content late Tuesday.
• Ecolab buying Nalco for $5.4 billion
GLOBAL MARKETS
Euro’s fate on line as leaders meet
There’s much at stake for the shared currency and for the broader European economy, as euro-zone leaders convene in Brussels to talk about debt.
• Investors remain cautious about 'Arab Spring'
Personal Finance »
CONSUMER CREDIT
Mortgages, cards in CFPB’s focus
Mortgage forms, consumer credit-card complaints, protecting veterans — these are among the first areas the new bureau aims to address.
• Do's and don'ts of balance transfers (WalletPop)
MANAGEMENT
Entrepreneurs' start-up tips
From the former CEO of McDonald's to the 31-year-old co-founder of LivingSocial, the advice is consistent: Take the risk. Reach out to customers.
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Rev up for China resource boom
China's massive rail-building efforts should support resource stocks and consumer retailers over the coming years, says Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors. Laura Mandaro reports.
Britain PM regrets hiring Coulson
Prime Minister David Cameron admits regret over the phone-hacking crisis, saying with hindsight he would not have hired ex-News of the World editor.
• Attention on Cameron in hacking scandal
• News Corp. halts payments to investigator
Hong Kong's housing problem
The high costs of Hong Kong housing is forcing the city's poor into dangerous subdivided apartments.
Spotify vs. Pandora
Long-awaited Spotify has finally arrived in the U.S., so how does the European import compare with Pandora and upstart Turntable?
Manhole eruption launches car
A manhole turned geyser hurls a car into the air after a sewer flooded in Montreal.
LulzSec claims hack on Sun
Hackers say they've hacked the website of a U.K. tabloid owned by News Corp., posting a fake story that falsely reported the death of Rupert Murdoch.
• 16 arrested for alleged roles in cyber-attacks
Companies take off vacations
Some companies are doing away with vacation days and letting employees take time off as they see fit. But the policy can cause problems.
Lost-luggage refunds en route
Sen. Charles Schumer wants airlines to refund your baggage fee if luggage doesn't arrive with you.
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Do you lie to yourself
about your finances?
Many of us aren't truthful about our spending with our financial advisers — or even ourselves.
Seafood sales diving
Restaurant sales of seafood entrees — sushi and salmon excepted — have slid in recent years as consumers opt for less expensive meals.
MU.edu
Instead of vanishing as information migrates online, libraries evolve.
They must pay the rent
Jennifer Kushinka explains why more retirees might want to consider becoming landlords.
Extreme couponers thwarted
Jennifer Kushinka on the efforts under way to keep shoppers from taking unintended advantage.
2011 Nissan 370Z
If you can live with road noise and a stiff ride, Nissan’s 370Z will satisfy the rest of your sports-car cravings, says Ron Amadon.
• Buick's little engine that could (WSJ.com)
• Kicking hybrid cars out of the fast lane (WSJ.com)
If you can live with road noise and a stiff ride, Nissan’s 370Z will satisfy the rest of your sports-car cravings, says Ron Amadon.
• Buick's little engine that could (WSJ.com)
• Kicking hybrid cars out of the fast lane (WSJ.com)
Best cities to invest in rental homes
With home prices down, investors can clean up in these towns.
• 5 cities where home prices will rise this year
• Check home values online | Cool your house cheaply
With home prices down, investors can clean up in these towns.
• 5 cities where home prices will rise this year
• Check home values online | Cool your house cheaply
How to get your home on a TV makeover show
Vern Yip, interior designer and star of several TV home shows, tells Amy Hoak how to make your house a star. | More TV makeover tips
• How to grill like a Top Chef
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Say goodbye to McMansion
• Kitchen designs that make home cooking fun
• Dream kitchen on a budget
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Home fix-up that pays
• Homes that help you take aging in stride
Vern Yip, interior designer and star of several TV home shows, tells Amy Hoak how to make your house a star. | More TV makeover tips
• How to grill like a Top Chef
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Say goodbye to McMansion
• Kitchen designs that make home cooking fun
• Dream kitchen on a budget
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Home fix-up that pays
• Homes that help you take aging in stride
How to thrive during the
debt-laden days of summer
The U.S. needs a debt-ceiling lift and Europe needs help with Greece (among others), which is going to make July a volatile trading month. But our top commentators have ways you can still profit.
• Mark Hulbert on 10 tech stocks that beat Apple
• Don't worry about rising interest rates
• Gold is best debt-crisis defense — just not yet
• July Trading Strategies — full special report
debt-laden days of summer
The U.S. needs a debt-ceiling lift and Europe needs help with Greece (among others), which is going to make July a volatile trading month. But our top commentators have ways you can still profit.
• Mark Hulbert on 10 tech stocks that beat Apple
• Don't worry about rising interest rates
• Gold is best debt-crisis defense — just not yet
• July Trading Strategies — full special report
For Europe’s start-ups,
Silicon Valley still calls
There’s a deeply ingrained view that Europe is a place where technology entrepreneurs are born, but where they do not stay or secure funding.
• In Europe, how to start a tech start-up (blog)
• Vint Cerf: 'Very concerned' about hacking
Left: Frenchman Loic Le Meur, the founder of Seesmic and organizer of LeWeb, now lives in San Francisco.
Silicon Valley still calls
There’s a deeply ingrained view that Europe is a place where technology entrepreneurs are born, but where they do not stay or secure funding.
• In Europe, how to start a tech start-up (blog)
• Vint Cerf: 'Very concerned' about hacking
Left: Frenchman Loic Le Meur, the founder of Seesmic and organizer of LeWeb, now lives in San Francisco.
Rebuilding Japan »
Chris Noble/MarketWatch
Stricken Japan town faces recovery frustration
Reconstruction moves at an uneven pace in the Japanese beach town of Shichigahama as survivors pick up the pieces and await details on funding for the government’s reconstruction plan.
• Slide show: Scenes from Japan’s disaster zone
Reconstruction moves at an uneven pace in the Japanese beach town of Shichigahama as survivors pick up the pieces and await details on funding for the government’s reconstruction plan.
• Slide show: Scenes from Japan’s disaster zone
Retirement »
Retirement plans? Your spouse may disagree
Couples have very different ideas on when, and where, they're going to retire, a new survey finds.
• 10 fees that can wreck your retirement
• Many of us won't retire until our 80s | Target-date tactics change
• Curing Medicare's ills, and yours | Don't let fear ruin retirement
• The Future of Retirement: Special Report | Boost after-tax income
Couples have very different ideas on when, and where, they're going to retire, a new survey finds.
• 10 fees that can wreck your retirement
• Many of us won't retire until our 80s | Target-date tactics change
• Curing Medicare's ills, and yours | Don't let fear ruin retirement
• The Future of Retirement: Special Report | Boost after-tax income
Food and Wine — and China »
California's grape expectations
A coalition of 22 boutique wineries is trying new approaches, including a wine bar in Hong Kong, to gain share in a Chinese market traditionally dominated by high-end French vintages.
• Canadian wineries feeling loonie's heat (Globe & Mail)
• Swiss chocolate makers target China, home of the salty snack
• Wine Watch by Matt Andrejczak | MarketWatch Topics: Wines
A coalition of 22 boutique wineries is trying new approaches, including a wine bar in Hong Kong, to gain share in a Chinese market traditionally dominated by high-end French vintages.
• Canadian wineries feeling loonie's heat (Globe & Mail)
• Swiss chocolate makers target China, home of the salty snack
• Wine Watch by Matt Andrejczak | MarketWatch Topics: Wines
Personal Finance »
How to thwart rogue TSA thieves
A handful of TSA screeners have been caught pilfering from travelers' luggage. Here's what you need to know to protect your belongings.
A handful of TSA screeners have been caught pilfering from travelers' luggage. Here's what you need to know to protect your belongings.
Keep kids safe during hot summer months
Cars can quickly become ovens in the summer heat, and it's easier than you think to forget your child. Heed these tips to stay safe.
• Tips to avoid check fraud | No free iPod for students this year
• Citi's credit-card breach won't be the last
• Why you shouldn't retire
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Four Medicare myths
• Best places to stash cash
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Credit cards safer than debit
Cars can quickly become ovens in the summer heat, and it's easier than you think to forget your child. Heed these tips to stay safe.
• Tips to avoid check fraud | No free iPod for students this year
• Citi's credit-card breach won't be the last
• Why you shouldn't retire
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Four Medicare myths
• Best places to stash cash
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Credit cards safer than debit
Jobs »
Dads, don't sacrifice family for work
Fathers may take advantage of workplace flexibility policies, but they tend to keep quiet about it. Some say they should speak up.
• Your well-paid, middle-class job is in danger
• Top 10 cities in the U.S. to find a job: Monster
• More pay tied to performance | Burned out at work? Tips to cope
• Freelancers face unique challenges | Class of '11: Take a job
Fathers may take advantage of workplace flexibility policies, but they tend to keep quiet about it. Some say they should speak up.
• Your well-paid, middle-class job is in danger
• Top 10 cities in the U.S. to find a job: Monster
• More pay tied to performance | Burned out at work? Tips to cope
• Freelancers face unique challenges | Class of '11: Take a job
Drilling away at dental costs
Whether you have a skimpy dental-insurance plan or are uninsured, there are a growing number of options to save costs on dental care.
Whether you have a skimpy dental-insurance plan or are uninsured, there are a growing number of options to save costs on dental care.
Taxes »
Is your child a tax cheat?
You may not realize you must report your child's foreign accounts.
• Gas prices prompt IRS to hike mileage rates
• Some tax scofflaws work at the IRS
• Avoid a nasty tax surprise on 401(k) loans | What to do if you owe
• Get a tax break on your next vacation | 2011 Tax Guide
• 7 ways to persuade IRS you're right | Tax changes to watch for
You may not realize you must report your child's foreign accounts.
• Gas prices prompt IRS to hike mileage rates
• Some tax scofflaws work at the IRS
• Avoid a nasty tax surprise on 401(k) loans | What to do if you owe
• Get a tax break on your next vacation | 2011 Tax Guide
• 7 ways to persuade IRS you're right | Tax changes to watch for
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This Week in Japan