Interest-rate-hike ardor
builds
Bank of England tug-of-war
As Britain's central bank prepares to unveil its latest monetary-policy pronouncement later Thursday, surging inflation pressures and slowing growth are making for a lively discussion, and a stark dilemma.
• Brimelow: End of the low-interest-rate era? | Fed boss Bernanke downplays inflation risk
Bank of England tug-of-war
As Britain's central bank prepares to unveil its latest monetary-policy pronouncement later Thursday, surging inflation pressures and slowing growth are making for a lively discussion, and a stark dilemma.
• Brimelow: End of the low-interest-rate era? | Fed boss Bernanke downplays inflation risk
EMERGING-MARKETS REPORT
Aon
Risk data gathered in Dec. 2010 and Jan. 2011.
Flare-ups, shake-ups, food riots and other emerging-market pitfalls
The return of political risk can also present an opportunity for investors looking to buy emerging-market assets on the cheap.
• Political fears could weigh on Thai stocks in months ahead
• Rex Nutting: Investors needn’t bail at first whiff of risk
Aon
Flare-ups, shake-ups, food riots and other emerging-market pitfalls
The return of political risk can also present an opportunity for investors looking to buy emerging-market assets on the cheap.
• Political fears could weigh on Thai stocks in months ahead
• Rex Nutting: Investors needn’t bail at first whiff of risk
MARKETS
Alcatel-Lucent leaps in Europe
But the telecom's ebullience fails to lift the broader share market.
• Hong Kong stocks end off 2%
• Dow wins, other indexes drop
• Kraft, Sprint, PepsiCo in focus
MINERS
Rio Tinto profit almost triples
Mining giant Rio Tinto's profit climbs to $14.3 billion in 2010 on strong commodity prices.
BANKS
Credit Suisse profit rises 6%
Swiss banking group's fourth-quarter profit rises $876 million, but results fall short of forecasts.
• KBC profit tops forecasts
Alcatel-Lucent leaps in Europe
But the telecom's ebullience fails to lift the broader share market.
• Hong Kong stocks end off 2%
• Dow wins, other indexes drop
• Kraft, Sprint, PepsiCo in focus
MINERS
Rio Tinto profit almost triples
Mining giant Rio Tinto's profit climbs to $14.3 billion in 2010 on strong commodity prices.
BANKS
Credit Suisse profit rises 6%
Swiss banking group's fourth-quarter profit rises $876 million, but results fall short of forecasts.
• KBC profit tops forecasts
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MWC
Nokia, Microsoft are close to deal
The Finnish mobile-phone giant is in discussions with Microsoft about using the U.S. firm's operating system on mobile phones, according to a report Wall Street Journal Thursday.
• Microsoft, Qualcomm may benefit from Nokia shift
Alcatel-Lucent posts jump in profit
Shares in the telecom rise as much as 12% on news of rising demand for broadband networks across the globe.
The Finnish mobile-phone giant is in discussions with Microsoft about using the U.S. firm's operating system on mobile phones, according to a report Wall Street Journal Thursday.
• Microsoft, Qualcomm may benefit from Nokia shift
Alcatel-Lucent posts jump in profit
Shares in the telecom rise as much as 12% on news of rising demand for broadband networks across the globe.
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Inside MarketWatch »
DEAD MONEY
America’s
lost billions
The forgotten bits and pieces of the American economy that have reverted to state control add up to billions and some of it probably belongs to you.
• See the full MarketWatch Dead Money report
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Humility is for Europeans
Wall Street compensation continues to be way out of whack, writes David Weidner. So much for modesty and all that. (WSJ.com)
EXCHANGES
NYSE mulls merger
A deal with Deutsche Boerse would create the world’s largest exchange operator by revenue.
• Few saw NYSE merger coming (First Take)
• Big Board slims down ahead of deal (FINS)
• London, Toronto bourses to merge
• Who benefits from LSE-TMX deal? (First Take)
H-P unveils TouchPad
Hewlett-Packard shows off two new smartphone devices and a tablet called the TouchPad to compete with rival Apple's popular iPad offerings.
• Twitter talks value it at $8 billion-$10 billion
• Cisco beats despite slower profit growth
• Activision cuts losses, kills ‘Guitar Hero’
In Personal Finance »
REAL ESTATE
Foreclosure filings fall 17%
The volume of foreclosure filings drop in January compared with the same month a year earlier.
• Ten reasons to like housing
• More people opt to rent than buy
• More home buyers pay cash
Fiscal Valentine
Can your significant other afford that sweet Valentine’s Day gift?
Jennifer Openshaw has some tips to make sure your relationship is on on firm financial footing.
• Open your heart; open your books
• How family can survive spouse’s long absence
• Romance? There's an app for that
Video »
California's $6 billion man
California Controller John Chiang tells Tom Bemis about efforts to return $6 billion in unclaimed property and funds to businesses and individuals.
Oh no! The fanny pack is back!
The nylon fanny pack has been a joke for 20 years. But now it's making a comeback — updated.
Asia exchanges to consolidate?
Interest over a merger between Singapore and Australia's exchanges has been reignited.
Need to confess? Tap an app
Catholic Church gives its blessing to an iPhone app that keeps a record of sins committed.
• Lovey-dovey apps for Valentine's Day
Will you buy the new iPad?
Digits discusses the results of a poll on whether readers will buy the new iPad, stick with the
current iPad, or not buy one at all.
• Tumblr's the ticket to fashion week
• Have a complaint? 'Tello' about it
Berlusconi decries charges
Italy's prime minister says attempts to try him on sex charges are "disgusting and disgraceful" and insists allegations are simply a smear campaign.
Time off for good health
At Webcor Builders, salaried workers earn points for healthy habits. Kristen Gerencher reports.
MarketWatch Radio »
Chew on this health news
Even chewing gum is multitasking these days.
Ann Cates reports gum makers are adding ginseng, vitamin C and health claims.
Hodges: big profits for energy
Craig Hodges says energy companies have
room for outsize profits in the months ahead.
FREE GAME
Fantasy Earnings Trader winners
A bet on cosmetics giant Estee Lauder paid off for the winner of week four in MarketWatch's Fantasy Earnings Trader game. Meanwhile, MarketWatch Editor-in-Chief David Callaway beats the pros.
• Learn about the game | Discuss 'FET' | Rules of engagement
Fantasy Earnings Trader winners
A bet on cosmetics giant Estee Lauder paid off for the winner of week four in MarketWatch's Fantasy Earnings Trader game. Meanwhile, MarketWatch Editor-in-Chief David Callaway beats the pros.
• Learn about the game | Discuss 'FET' | Rules of engagement
Taxes »
Your February tax to-do list
Early filing deadlines, new W-4 forms for 2011 and the first-time homebuyer's credit — Eva Rosenberg has your tax to-do list.
• Tax changes to watch for | Deductions with big payouts
• Even unemployed workers have tax chores
Early filing deadlines, new W-4 forms for 2011 and the first-time homebuyer's credit — Eva Rosenberg has your tax to-do list.
• Tax changes to watch for | Deductions with big payouts
• Even unemployed workers have tax chores
Personal Finance »
DIARY OF A RECESSION BABY
When one spouse is gone
How do families cope when one spouse must be absent from home for an extended period? Ruth Mantell looks at the financial, emotional and practical challenges.
When one spouse is gone
How do families cope when one spouse must be absent from home for an extended period? Ruth Mantell looks at the financial, emotional and practical challenges.
New real estate sales tax is on the way
It only hits high-end earners and the rules aren't written yet, but come 2013 some gains on home sales will cost you 3.8%.
• Top home-selling tricks | Sichelman: Recovery can wait
It only hits high-end earners and the rules aren't written yet, but come 2013 some gains on home sales will cost you 3.8%.
• Top home-selling tricks | Sichelman: Recovery can wait
Jobs »
VITAL SIGNS
Get pay and perks to stay healthy
Many employers are spending more money on wellness programs to help workers eat right, exercise, manage stress and more.
Get pay and perks to stay healthy
Many employers are spending more money on wellness programs to help workers eat right, exercise, manage stress and more.
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Be flexible, get flexibility
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Get a health-care job
• Even the unemployed have chores at tax time
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Get a health-care job
• Even the unemployed have chores at tax time
Retirement »
Impatience hinders retirement goals
Robert Powell says some people aren't saving for retirement because they don't know how, others aren't thinking of the future.
• Get the most out of your 401(k)
• As a retiree, stay in the 401(k) or not?
Robert Powell says some people aren't saving for retirement because they don't know how, others aren't thinking of the future.
• Get the most out of your 401(k)
• As a retiree, stay in the 401(k) or not?
Therese Poletti
Tech Tales