tECHNOLOGY
Live from Apple: Stacey Delo reports live from outside Apple's headquarters, where shareholders are convening to vote on key measures.
Apple measure seeking CEO succession plan fails
The tech titan kicks off its annual shareholder meeting without Chief Executive Steve Jobs, who's still on medical leave.
• Survey: Apple still gets support without Jobs
• Apple sets March 2 date for iPad event
• Upbeat on Apple (Barron's) | Apple sentiment
H-P stock’s wild ride
Investors turn skeptical again after Hewlett-Packard issues a disappointing outlook. Shares slump.
• Hulbert Interactive: Sentiment toward H-P
• Hewlett-Packard report raises flags (First Take)
• H-P's earnings dissected
Live from Apple: Stacey Delo reports live from outside Apple's headquarters, where shareholders are convening to vote on key measures.
Apple measure seeking CEO succession plan fails
The tech titan kicks off its annual shareholder meeting without Chief Executive Steve Jobs, who's still on medical leave.
• Survey: Apple still gets support without Jobs
• Apple sets March 2 date for iPad event
• Upbeat on Apple (Barron's) | Apple sentiment
H-P stock’s wild ride
Investors turn skeptical again after Hewlett-Packard issues a disappointing outlook. Shares slump.
• Hulbert Interactive: Sentiment toward H-P
• Hewlett-Packard report raises flags (First Take)
• H-P's earnings dissected
Oil futures briefly
inch above $100 a
barrel before
retreating slightly,
as concerns about
Libya continue to
roil markets and
push prices higher.
• How to trade the oil panic
MARKET SNAPSHOT
Stocks extend losses
The Dow industrials are suffering their first back-to-back triple-digit decline in eight months.
• Gold settles at fresh seven-week high
• Treasurys give up gains after 5-year auction
CRISIS IN MIDEAST AND NORTH AFRICA | Middle East
Master of uncertainty
Once a dashing revolutionary, Libyan head of state Moammar Gadhafi has always pushed for higher oil prices — and he's at it again (First Take).
• Gadhafi vows to fight; oil ports closed (WSJ.com)
• World markets fall, with wary eye on Libya
• Turkey stands out as exception (Minyanville)
HOUSING AND HOME LOANS
Existing-home sales rise 2.7%
Prices, however, are at the lowest level since 2002.
• Toll Brothers outdoes estimates
• Seeds of recovery in housing (24/7 Wall St.)
• 5 ways to pay off mortgage faster (WalletPop)
• Home prices not coming in for a landing
• How to trade the oil panic
MARKET SNAPSHOT
Stocks extend losses
The Dow industrials are suffering their first back-to-back triple-digit decline in eight months.
• Gold settles at fresh seven-week high
• Treasurys give up gains after 5-year auction
CRISIS IN MIDEAST AND NORTH AFRICA | Middle East
Master of uncertainty
Once a dashing revolutionary, Libyan head of state Moammar Gadhafi has always pushed for higher oil prices — and he's at it again (First Take).
• Gadhafi vows to fight; oil ports closed (WSJ.com)
• World markets fall, with wary eye on Libya
• Turkey stands out as exception (Minyanville)
Existing-home sales rise 2.7%
Prices, however, are at the lowest level since 2002.
• Toll Brothers outdoes estimates
• Seeds of recovery in housing (24/7 Wall St.)
• 5 ways to pay off mortgage faster (WalletPop)
• Home prices not coming in for a landing
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IN FOCUS: INDIA
Thousands decry rising prices, corruption in Delhi
Tens of thousands march on the Indian Parliament to denounce rising prices and corruption as disproportionately harmful to poor and working classes.
• India stocks end day lower
Thousands decry rising prices, corruption in Delhi
Tens of thousands march on the Indian Parliament to denounce rising prices and corruption as disproportionately harmful to poor and working classes.
• India stocks end day lower
How
should India's budget
tackle food-price inflation?
Volatile food-commodity prices have hit the pockets of people across India, including the country's millions of poor.
• India consumer sector down
• On an India bargain hunt
• Topics: Agriculture
Volatile food-commodity prices have hit the pockets of people across India, including the country's millions of poor.
• India consumer sector down
• On an India bargain hunt
• Topics: Agriculture
Inside MarketWatch »
EUROPEAN ECONOMIES | Topics: EU
Angry Irish voters unlikely to punish bondholders
Incumbent government set to get boot Friday, but economists say bank bondholders — though a target of wrath — are unlikely to be touched.
• Euro-zone industrial orders rise 2.1%
FINANCIALS
Judge backs Barclays over Lehman
Sale of broker-dealer arm was "imperfect," judge allows, but no compensation is ordered.
• Biggest banks require breakup: Fed's Hoenig
• Problem-bank list longer in fourth quarter: FDIC
• Nasdaq mulls counterbid for NYSE (WSJ.com)
Emanuel elected Chicago mayor
Ex-congressman and top White House aide declares single-round victory with 55% of the vote.
• Indiana Democrats stage boycott (WSJ.com)
• Union fight becomes latest partisan scuffle
• Crunch time for organized labor (WSJ.com)
• Rex Nutting: Pensions are least of our worries
• Huge public-pension IOUs force big changes
RETAIL
Black is new red at Saks
Luxury retailer swings to a fourth-quarter profit after losing $4.61 million a year earlier.
• TJX first-quarter forecast falls short
• Lowe’s quarterly profit rises 39%
MEDIA
DirecTV shares up
Shares of satellite TV provider are up after the company reports better-than-expected results.
• Public library at your fingertips
• S&P; raises Amazon.com's credit rating
• Washington Post's uh-oh earnings (First Take)
• Netflix stakes CBS to $200 million (AllThingsD)
New Zealand regains footing
Financial markets in New Zealand improve a day after an earthquake devastates the South Island city of Christchurch.
• Slide show: New Zealand rocked by quake
• Raw footage: Moments after earthquake
In Personal Finance »
WAYS AND MEANS
Balances rise for consistent savers
Latest data show that consistency can pay off for 401(k) savers, but it doesn’t mean you’ll save enough.
STOCK PICKING
Home-field disadvantage?
Enron scared many off holding too much employer stock, but it may be time to rethink. (SmartMoney)
• Search Google for winning stocks (SmartMoney)
• These market indicators predict stock moves
Chuck Jaffe
Watchword for tough times
Threats of inflation and rising rates would make any investor nervous. Don't panic, just be cautious.
• How inflation may aid job seekers (DailyFinance)
ETF INVESTING
Midas turns to minus in gold ETFs
Investors who built gold ETFs into behemoths
now are starting to pull out their money.
• Stocks that gold bugs can love
Video »
Police under siege in Greece
Violence sets in as anti-austerity demonstrators face down police in the streets of central Athens.
• Why unrest will spare Turkey (Minyanville)
Blaze at Egypt Interior Ministry
A fire erupts at government building in downtown Cairo, a target during anti-Mubarak protests.
How phones affect your brain
New study indicates that using cell phones directly affects brain activity.
Commercial realty creates jobs
An influx of cash has revitalization of the commercial real estate sector in top U.S. cities.
Richard Rescigno test drives the Chevrolet hybrid and finds it hits the mark and shows GM can build something innovative, clever and first-rate.
Sterling rides roller coaster
The pound pops Wednesday as the Bank of England seems closer to an interest-rate rise.
• Go long on the Chinese yuan: economist
• Yen stands to lose its safe-haven status
• Experts shine light on world's currencies
Theme for Oscars
Oscar producers Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer discuss the theme for this 83rd Academy Awards.
Beiber's new look
Pop star Justin Bieber's re-release coincides with a shearing of his famous wind-tunnel locks.
Inside the Afghan surge
Fight remains tough as U.S. Marines employ force and favor as part of a counterinsurgency plan.
Tax-deduction tips
Taking employee deductions can be confusing and complicated for many workers, especially for the self-employed. Here are some helpful tips.
MarketWatch Radio »
Big toothpaste launches
get brush-off
Toothpaste makers are scaling back new product launches for fear they're confusing customers.
Funeral parlor for rent
When looking for a reasonably priced place to host a gathering, would you consider a funeral parlor?
Kraft's idea: Just add water
Kraft embarks on biggest new-product rollout in
15 years: liquid flavoring drops for your tap water.
Shopping right
Eating right doesn't have to cost more: You can shop smart for your body and wallet at one time.
Patience is a virtue
Investors should think long term about stocks,
and that goes for advisers too, says Mark Hulbert.
Taxes »
Don't get burned by a tax pro
If a paid preparer makes a mistake or commits fraud, then you could be on the hook. Here's what you need to know.
• Filing taxes online: Is it safe?
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File your return for free
If a paid preparer makes a mistake or commits fraud, then you could be on the hook. Here's what you need to know.
• Filing taxes online: Is it safe?
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File your return for free
FREE GAME
Fantasy Earnings Trader — the 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 — the 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
Dead Money »
Reclaim your lost billions
The forgotten bits of the U.S. economy that have reverted to state control add up to billions — and some of it probably belongs to you.
• Who's who of dead money: Jobs, Jolie, Jagger
• Slideshow: Famous stars with misplaced cash
• How to claim cash waiting for you | California's $6 billion man
• Changing rules force business compliance
• CEOs, your 'dead' bailout is waiting for you (First Take)
• Read the full special report on MarketWatch
The forgotten bits of the U.S. economy that have reverted to state control add up to billions — and some of it probably belongs to you.
• Who's who of dead money: Jobs, Jolie, Jagger
• Slideshow: Famous stars with misplaced cash
• How to claim cash waiting for you | California's $6 billion man
• Changing rules force business compliance
• CEOs, your 'dead' bailout is waiting for you (First Take)
• Read the full special report on MarketWatch
Retirement »
Tax Relief Act: Four retirement moves to make
Robert Powell explains four ways to use the 2010 Tax Relief Act to boost your retirement, including IRAs and charitable giving.
• Get the most out of your 401(k)
• As a retiree, stay in the 401(k) or not?
Robert Powell explains four ways to use the 2010 Tax Relief Act to boost your retirement, including IRAs and charitable giving.
• Get the most out of your 401(k)
• As a retiree, stay in the 401(k) or not?
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.
The best places to stash your cash now
With interest rates so low, it's hard to find a place where you can earn a decent return. Here are a few ideas to consider.
• Where are credit-card and mortgage rates headed?
• Credit-card fraud may be costing every consumer
• Transferring wealth to the next generation
• Tax tips for the unemployed
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Is online tax filing safe?
With interest rates so low, it's hard to find a place where you can earn a decent return. Here are a few ideas to consider.
• Where are credit-card and mortgage rates headed?
• Credit-card fraud may be costing every consumer
• Transferring wealth to the next generation
• Tax tips for the unemployed
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Is online tax filing safe?
Homes that help you take aging in stride
The elements of universal design don't have to be a turn off for younger buyers, allowing us to build houses that will age with us.
• Don't expect a housing recovery in 2011, veteran writer says
• A home-improvement project that pays
• Will green homes help?
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Dream kitchen on a budget
• Say good-bye to McMansions
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Top home tech trends
The elements of universal design don't have to be a turn off for younger buyers, allowing us to build houses that will age with us.
• Don't expect a housing recovery in 2011, veteran writer says
• A home-improvement project that pays
• Will green homes help?
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Dream kitchen on a budget
• Say good-bye to McMansions
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Top home tech trends
Loss of Fannie, Freddie may cost home buyers
Proposals in Washington to wind down the troubled mortgage companies could make home loans more expensive.
• Mortgage rates fall back to 5% | • Another foreclosure record
• Realty Q&A;: When a reverse mortgage doesn't work
Proposals in Washington to wind down the troubled mortgage companies could make home loans more expensive.
• Mortgage rates fall back to 5% | • Another foreclosure record
• Realty Q&A;: When a reverse mortgage doesn't work
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
Rex Nutting
Money and Power