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EMPLOYMENT | All the latest | Breaking-news alerts
Another negative reading is expected for August nonfarm payrolls as Census workers were let go. August of innocence: A negative reading is expected for payrolls later today. Overall decline of 105,000 forecast.

World in a grain of sand
The government on Friday morning will present a finer-grained view of the labor market for what is now one of the most crucial data sets in the world.
• Rex Nutting: Land of Opportunity turning barren
• Executives ready to hire finance pros (Fins)
Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade added to gains Friday, a day after Russia extended its ban on wheat exports until late 2011.
Wheat futures gained ground Friday.  Reuters
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• BP spill costs hit $8 bln, relief effort continues
• Air France-KLM mulling low-cost carrier: AFP
• China reserves 65% in dollars, 26% in euro

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South Korea’s Samsung Electronics and Japan’s Toshiba each unveil tablets to rival Apple’s iPad.
• Samsung lifts wraps on iPad killer
• H-P bests rival Dell in the M&A war for 3Par
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ECB's Jean-Claude Trichet says he does not anticipate a double-dip recession.  Reuters
ECB's Trichet says double dip is not in the cards
Central bank raises growth projections but sees only a "moderate" recovery.
• ECB leaves key rates unchanged
• Watch Q&A with Monsieur Trichet
• Bundesbank's Sarrazin on line
• Angela Merkel's rare stumble
• U.K. home prices down
• Spain's jobless claims rise
• Spain bond auction aids euro
• European stocks edge up
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TRADING STRATEGIES: SEPTEMBER | Strategies
Dodging Black September
Traders will tell you September can be the cruelest month for stocks. After summer's swoon, this month is shaping up to be even trickier. Let our experts help you make smart investing decisions.
• Mark Hulbert: September by the numbers
• Three back-to-school stock bargains
• Joe Battipaglia: No rally till November
• How to survive, even thrive
• Trading Strategies: See the full special report
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WEATHER
Earl heads for Outer Banks
Hurricane Earl, having weakened to a Category 3 storm, continues barreling toward the East Coast, prompting warnings and evacuation orders.
• As storm advances, airlines begin waiving fees
• NASA is a storm chaser
• Earl highlights hurricane risk for insurers
• Storm in pictures | Interactive tracker (WSJ.com)

ENERGY
Fire shuts Gulf oil platform
Oil sheen spotted near Mariner Energy production platform that caught fire in the Gulf of Mexico appears to have dissipated.
• White House reacts to new Gulf incident
• Fire on the water; crew of 13 escapes
• Americans get Labor Day break at pump

FINANCIALS | Topics: Financial Regulation
Bernanke: Lehman was doomed
Fed chairman Ben Bernanke concedes he feared the failure would damage the U.S. economy.
• Weidner on the endangered Pandit (WSJ.com)
• SEC probes 'quote stuffing' (WSJ.com)
• Tony Blair — money men's friend (WSJ.com)

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Don't touch that retirement fund
A retiree says his only debt is his $94,000 mortgage, and asks if he should tap his 401(k) to pay it off. Lew Sichelman has some advice.
• Powell: Health law's retiree perk won't last long

life savings
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Investing doesn't have to be rocket science.
Here's a winning strategy that keeps it simple.

CONSUMER CONFIDENTIAL
Card issuers' new tricks  
With ink on finance reform still damp, solicitations already are drawing the attention of a U.S. senator.
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Q&A with ECB's Trichet
Jean-Claude Trichet of the European Central Bank answers queries from MarketWatch's Bill Watts after announcing an extension of a program for emergency loans into early 2011.

Gekko chic
Fashion inspired by "Wall Street" sequel — dark suits and interesting ties — is a trend this season.

New footage of Titanic wreck
High-def 3-D images are being captured to document a site that may soon disappear forever.

Early Christmas for Apple
CEO Steve Jobs shows off the latest revamp for iPod media players and the new Apple TV, setting up company for the holiday-shopping season.
• Why is Apple launching a social network?
• Apple exec Phil Schiller shows off Ping

Mideast leaders in talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas agree to convene a second round of peace talks.

Cruel month for stocks?
Mark Hulbert tells why this month will likely follow the stock market's bleak September pattern.

Rocky horror
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• How the TV heroine Is evolving
• Watch movie trailers and clips

Car talk
Jennifer Kushinka delves into the car-purchase process and has tips for anyone in the market.

Give it a rest
Stanford study finds more companies offering
time for a little workplace shut-eye.
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Retirement »

Retirement planning | Retirement saving | Retirement investing
Keeping your 401(k) nest egg safe
Some companies are starting to offer FDIC-insured investment options in their 401(k) plans. Robert Powell assesses whether that's the kind of protection retirement savers really need.
• Target-date funds: Not so easy | Social Security shortfall
• MarketWatch's complete Retirement Guide
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Real Estate »

HOUSING | HOME LOANS | ARCHITECTURE | REALTY Q&A | REAL ESTATE WEEKLY
A 15-year mortgage isn't for everyone
More people are paying down mortgage debt faster by refinancing into loans with shorter terms. But that's not always a good idea.
• Word of warning on loan modifications | First-time buyers retreat
• Top 5 places to buy foreclosures | Mortgage rates hit new lows
• See MarketWatch's complete Real Estate Guide
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Health Care »

Concussions send more kids to the hospital
Kids' emergency-room visits for concussions doubled over the past 10 years, and many of those head injuries were sports-related.
• Palliative care may help you live longer | Reducing readmissions
• Teens' hearing loss increases | Sitting can be dangerous
• Large employers recast health plans for 2011
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CPB /quotes/comstock/13*!cpb $37.32 +0.35 +0.95% 55% (Bullish)
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TTWO /quotes/comstock/15*!ttwo $8.85 +0.29 +3.39% 83% (Bearish)
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HRB /quotes/comstock/13*!hrb $12.57 -0.37 -2.86% 67% (Bearish)
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LCC /quotes/comstock/13*!lcc $9.65 +0.09 +0.94% 60% (Bullish)
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DIS /quotes/comstock/13*!dis $33.91 +0.40 +1.19% 62% (Bullish)
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TWC /quotes/comstock/13*!twc $54.70 +0.72 +1.33% 88% (Bearish)
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DJIA /quotes/comstock/10w!i:dji/delayed $10,320 +50.63 +0.49% 64% (Bearish)
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AAPL /quotes/comstock/15*!aapl $252.17 +1.84 +0.74% 64% (Bullish)
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SPX /quotes/comstock/21z!i1:in\x 1,090 +9.81 +0.91% 61% (Bearish)
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BAC /quotes/comstock/13*!bac $13.28 +0.07 +0.55% 55% (Bullish)
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GIS /quotes/comstock/13*!gis $36.17 +0.11 +0.31% 50% (Even)
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C /quotes/comstock/13*!c $3.88 +0.03 +0.84% 53% (Bearish)
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DIS /quotes/comstock/13*!dis $33.91 +0.40 +1.19% 62% (Bullish)
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F /quotes/comstock/13*!f $11.71 +0.10 +0.86% 58% (Bullish)
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Avg. APR Last Week 6 Months
Low Interest 11.99% 12.11% 12.38%
Cash Back 12.31% 12.49% 12.61%
Balance Transfer 12.68% 12.81% 12.71%
Business 12.85% 12.85% 11.70%
Student 14.05% 14.49% 14.61%
Airline 14.14% 14.37% 14.37%
Reward 14.33% 14.40% 14.82%
Instant Approval 15.99% 15.99% 18.41%
Bad Credit 20.64% 21.04% 21.14%
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