Markets in Europe puzzle over which direction to take, but losses from
the construction sector and British bank Barclays rule out gains for the
time being.
• Merger news lifts Asia shares
• Asia airlines recovering fast
• Dollar rises on German data
• Crude listless pre-inventories
• Toyota Prius incident probed
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Tullett Prebon in takeover talks
U.K. interdealer broker says it's in preliminary talks with a third party that could lead to a takeover offer. Shares jump 18% in London.
EUROPEAN INSURERS
Munich Re profit jumps, on target
Fourth-quarter profit leaps as German insurer says targets are "achievable" despite the claims from the Chilean earthquake and Hurricane Xynthia.
• Swiss Re's $500 mln Chile hit
• That which Fortis calls ageas
• Standard Life net profit jumps
• Merger news lifts Asia shares
• Asia airlines recovering fast
• Dollar rises on German data
• Crude listless pre-inventories
• Toyota Prius incident probed
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Tullett Prebon in takeover talks
U.K. interdealer broker says it's in preliminary talks with a third party that could lead to a takeover offer. Shares jump 18% in London.
EUROPEAN INSURERS
Munich Re profit jumps, on target
Fourth-quarter profit leaps as German insurer says targets are "achievable" despite the claims from the Chilean earthquake and Hurricane Xynthia.
• Swiss Re's $500 mln Chile hit
• That which Fortis calls ageas
• Standard Life net profit jumps
U.S. MARKETS
Financials star in late advance
Stocks end with a slight gain Tuesday after being whipsawed by bets in the financial sector and a rally in telecommunications
• Stocks to Watch | Datebook
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EMPLOYMENT
Not a panacea
Long-term unemployment can bring emotional baggage and financial stress — even after the new job begins.
• Openings hit 11-month high
• 'Moderate' hiring plans on tap
• Temp firms points to recovery
• New-era job hunt
Financials star in late advance
Stocks end with a slight gain Tuesday after being whipsawed by bets in the financial sector and a rally in telecommunications
• Stocks to Watch | Datebook
• Market preview
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Alerts
EMPLOYMENT
Not a panacea
Long-term unemployment can bring emotional baggage and financial stress — even after the new job begins.
• Openings hit 11-month high
• 'Moderate' hiring plans on tap
• Temp firms points to recovery
• New-era job hunt
Reuters
CHINESE ECONOMY
China's trade surplus narrows
The once-legendary Chinese trade surplus narrows further, hitting $7.6 billion in February from $14.2 billion in January.
• China banks lend $102.6 bln
JAPAN DATA
Machinery orders decline in Jan.
Japan's closely watched core machinery orders decline in January at a rate that matches analysts’ expectations.
• Fujitsu song remains the same
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FORECASTER OF THE MONTH
Too early to declare victory
Economist Ethan Harris wants you to know he’s optimistic about the U.S. economy, even when he says the recovery "remains extremely fragile and dependent on policy."
BYD in California?
Chinese car maker,
made famous when Warren Buffett bought a stake, may build an assembly plant and regional headquarters in Los Angeles.
• China's World of Warcraft (Caixin Online)
FINANCIALS
Bank reform bill nearer
As they work on sweeping bank reform legislation, senators are close to reaching a deal on the creation of a controversial consumer financial protection unit, according to Sen. Chris Dodd (left).
• Northern Rock loss narrows, CEO waives bonus
• Barclays looks to buy U.S. retail bank
• Banks facing key exam, reports Ashbaugh
HEALTH CARE
Aetna: Not enough reform
President of insurer says costs for procedures vary widely and add to problems with the system. (blog)
• Industry leaders skeptical about cost controls
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce to run attack ads
AEROSPACE
Sole Boeing bid could be costly
Northrop's decision to walk away from aerial-tanker contract and leave it to Boeing could cost taxpayers in the long run, analysts say.
• Northrop abandons bid | Charge hurts EADS
TECHNOLOGY
Cisco fails to make splash
Investors express disappointment in speedier router — touted to "forever change" the Internet.
• Rex on Techs: Cisco's router hype
• Cisco effort doesn't connect (First Take)
In Personal Finance »
Write-offs rule
Credit-card debt keeps falling but as much as 90% of that decline is from defaulting.
• Robert Powell: Retirement confidence
FUNDWATCH
Scared straight
After a winning year for the markets, fund investors are making the same mistake again: after first fleeing stocks, they'll jump back in too late.
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Remodeling all the rage
Upgrading kitchens and bats gains relevance as more homeowners eschew trading up.
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Water? There's a filter for that
With concerns mounting about tap-water purity, there are a slew of new products on the market.
Coombes on savings bonds
Holding on to matured bonds is like stashing money under the mattress. Just don't be shy about getting help with redemptions, advises Andrea Coombes in your Personal Finance Minute.
Digits: the push for 3-D TV
Sony, Panasonic and Samsung have recently announced new TV models that feature 3-D. But how much content is there to showcase?
Police catch up with Prius
California Highway Patrol helps removes a man from Toyota after it reportedly accelerated to 90.
• Latest Toyota woe | The real runaway (First Take)
Building better retirement plans
Employers are getting workers to save more by enrolling them into 401(k) plans and giving them more personalized financial advice.
Where do stocks go now?
Should investors expect more spectacular gains? Or down arrows? Mark Hulbert has some insight.
• Lessons not to learn from anniversaries
Mutual funds get clean slate
Anniversary of the bear-market bottom is a great day for fund managers, says Chuck Jaffe.
• Don't be fooled by funds' short-term gains
Listening to market volume
Light trading volume has accompanied the market's latest rally. Should investors worry?
Tax credit's obstacle course
MarketWatch explores the home-buyer tax credit.
Consumers' priorities shifting
For the first time in at least 10 years, consumers are choosing products and price over service.
Taxes »
What newlyweds need to know
If you got married in 2009 you'll need to take extra care in filling out your returns to make sure you save as much as possible.
• See the complete MarketWatch Guide to Taxes
• The top tax breaks you can claim without itemizing
• Here's how to save if you're filing your own taxes
• The tax breaks that will save you the most money
If you got married in 2009 you'll need to take extra care in filling out your returns to make sure you save as much as possible.
• See the complete MarketWatch Guide to Taxes
• The top tax breaks you can claim without itemizing
• Here's how to save if you're filing your own taxes
• The tax breaks that will save you the most money
Don't try this (yourself) at home
You may think you'll save money by tackling a remodeling job on your own, but these projects could end up costing you dearly.
• Here's how to make the home savings really flow
You may think you'll save money by tackling a remodeling job on your own, but these projects could end up costing you dearly.
• Here's how to make the home savings really flow
Retirement »
The Top 10 places to retire
Asheville, N.C. (left), leads the pack as retirees expand their list of mild-climate locales they'd like to relocate to.
• See our Special Repot on retirement investing
• See our Special Report on retirements in peril
Asheville, N.C. (left), leads the pack as retirees expand their list of mild-climate locales they'd like to relocate to.
• See our Special Repot on retirement investing
• See our Special Report on retirements in peril
Lisa Twaronite
This Week in Japan