U.S. stocks rise
sharply after upbeat
housing data and
better-than-expected
results from Intel.
• Wednesday's big movers
EARNINGS PREVIEW
Apple's profit will be powered by iPhone, iPad
Analysts are watching forecast closely for signs of supply issues from Japan and iPad 2 demand.
• Hulbert Interactive: Sentiment on Apple
COMMODITIES
Gold retreats below $1,500
Futures can’t sustain another move above $1,500, but still manage to squeeze out gains for the day.
• Oil rallies almost 3% on dollar, supply report
• Energy about to run out of steam? (Minyanville)
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The world’s hottest real
estate market
In the case of London property, it’s hard to avoid the overplayed word “bubble,” writes Brett Arends.
• Analysts pick Gannett for newspaper gains
• Ashbaugh: S&P; 500 edges into caution zone
• Brimelow: Investor letter's nuclear option
• Dig deeper to locate the right mutual fund
• Wednesday's big movers
EARNINGS PREVIEW
Apple's profit will be powered by iPhone, iPad
Analysts are watching forecast closely for signs of supply issues from Japan and iPad 2 demand.
• Hulbert Interactive: Sentiment on Apple
COMMODITIES
Gold retreats below $1,500
Futures can’t sustain another move above $1,500, but still manage to squeeze out gains for the day.
• Oil rallies almost 3% on dollar, supply report
• Energy about to run out of steam? (Minyanville)
The world’s hottest real
estate market
In the case of London property, it’s hard to avoid the overplayed word “bubble,” writes Brett Arends.
• Analysts pick Gannett for newspaper gains
• Ashbaugh: S&P; 500 edges into caution zone
• Brimelow: Investor letter's nuclear option
• Dig deeper to locate the right mutual fund
TECHNOLOGY
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Intel, Yahoo pace rally
Obama's face time: Town hall event at Facebook is an important stop for the president as he looks to appeal to Silicon Valley ahead of next year's elections.
Street gets Intel wrong
Intel’s surprising earnings beat is fueling a tech rally — and prompting questions about why analysts' expectations were off the mark.
• Intel shares rally | Yahoo shares jump
• Wireless gains power AT&T;'s profit growth
• Investors focus on IBM’s services signings
• Amazon allows checkout of Kindle books
• How to dodge phone fees overseas
Obama's Facebook time
President Obama plans to take questions from Facebook users during an Internet “town hall” in Silicon Valley amid a trip out West to raise campaign cash and drum up political support.
• Mr. Facebook goes to Washington (First Take)
Obama's face time: Town hall event at Facebook is an important stop for the president as he looks to appeal to Silicon Valley ahead of next year's elections.
Street gets Intel wrong
Intel’s surprising earnings beat is fueling a tech rally — and prompting questions about why analysts' expectations were off the mark.
• Intel shares rally | Yahoo shares jump
• Wireless gains power AT&T;'s profit growth
• Investors focus on IBM’s services signings
• Amazon allows checkout of Kindle books
• How to dodge phone fees overseas
Obama's Facebook time
President Obama plans to take questions from Facebook users during an Internet “town hall” in Silicon Valley amid a trip out West to raise campaign cash and drum up political support.
• Mr. Facebook goes to Washington (First Take)
BP DISASTER: ONE YEAR LATER |
Deepwater Horizon
BP claim process fuels frustration
One year after the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, BP is still the target of ire: Of the $20 billion fund designed to compensate victims, only $4 billion of this money has been distributed.
• Like Gulf coastline, BP shares not yet restored
• BP CEO Dudley on spill's lessons (WSJ.com)
• BP's PAC contributes to Boehner and others
BP claim process fuels frustration
One year after the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, BP is still the target of ire: Of the $20 billion fund designed to compensate victims, only $4 billion of this money has been distributed.
• Like Gulf coastline, BP shares not yet restored
• BP CEO Dudley on spill's lessons (WSJ.com)
• BP's PAC contributes to Boehner and others
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Airlines won’t oppose new DOT rules
Rules on full-fare advertising, baggage fee refunds and compensation for being involuntarily bumped are being welcomed by airlines, keeping their powder dry for some potentially bigger fights in the near future.
• AMR narrows its quarterly loss
U.S. ECONOMY
Existing-home sales rise
Resales of U.S. single-family homes and condos increase 3.7% in March, above forecasts.
• Why cash is king in existing-home sales
FINANCIALS
Wells Fargo's top line falls
Shares of the financial-services company drop after the firm posts a 48% rise in quarterly profit.
• Wells Fargo axing mortgage writers (FINS)
• New round of Chinese bank stress tests
• Korean banks feeling pressure
RESULTS ROUNDUP | Earnings Watch
• Abbott’s results weighed by charges
• Elan swings to profit as Tysabri sales leap
• Fiat beats expectations on Ferrari strength
• Freeport profit jumps on higher metals prices
• Heineken returns to volume growth
• Nasdaq profit rises 70%
• Peugeot-Citroen’s revenue up 10%; shares rally
• United Technologies raises 2011 outlook
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NBC, NHL reach broadcast deal
Estimated $2 billion agreement puts all Stanley Cup playoff games on TV.
CURRENCIES
Next step for yuan policy
After years of investing in U.S. Treasurys, China needs a new yuan and foreign-exchange policy, writes ex–central bank adviser Yu Yongding (Caixin).
• Seeking global acceptance for yuan (WSJ.com)
• Is the yuan overvalued? (Minyanville)
• BRICS move to shove dollar aside: Marsh
• Euro up most against dollar since January
In Personal Finance »
ROBERT POWELL
Ways to boost retirement savings
Two methods for having more for the golden years: Save more, and think about the benefits of socking more of what you're making away.
• Seven deadly retirement-saving sins (WalletPop)
HOUSING
Getting rid of your island
Neighborhood association's fed up with paying taxes on useless island; Lew Sichelman helps.
• Foreclosure filings on the rise: RealtyTrac
traVEL
Higher fares to tamp trips abroad
With rising ticket prices, international travel is likely to cool over the next several months.
• Air travelers put price atop all else (SmartMoney)
• Ten states where gasoline prices bite hardest
HEALTH AND BEAUTY
What the beauty biz won't tell you
Makeups and makeovers may not be as effective, or safe, as you've been told (SmartMoney).
• Private health-care advocates offer options
THE WORKPLACE
Jobs: Good, bad, silly
Impressive, accurate job titles can spell success. So what to make of "chief popsicle" and the like?
• Major U.S. companies hiring abroad (WSJ.com)
• Mom minds this family's store (SmartMoney)
Video »
How iPhone is tracking you
Researchers have found that Apple devices like
the iPad and iPhone are logging user data including location coordiantes and time stamps.
AT&T; turns up heat on Verizon
Analysts expected AT&T; to lose customers now that Verizon carries Apple's iPhone as well, but it added contract subscribers and posted 39% higher profit for the first quarter.
Trump momentum worries GOP
Why prospect of a Donald Trump 2012 presidential candidacy has Republicans weighing spillover.
• Trump: We should take Libya's oil
• Trump would slap 25% tariff on China
• Trump flirtation makes Jon Friedman laugh
• Trump-for-president talk gains steam (WSJ.com)
Dodging phone fees overseas
Technology lets you conduct business from anywhere in the world. But what will your cellphone bill look like when you return?
Food helps heal brain injuries
Food has been found to help traumatic brain injuries among military personal in the field. Kelsey Hubbard reports on the new nutritional recommendations from the Institute of Medicine.
Michelle Obama's close call
Plane carrying First Lady is forced to break off its landing at Andrews Air Force Base when military cargo jet comes within the 5-mile separation zone required between it and other aircraft.
Geithner: We'll hash out a deal
Treasury secretary expresses confidence that congressional leaders will bend and make deal.
Former president formally steps down as leader of the Cuban Communist Party.
Talks could save Social Security
Can Social Security's long-term problem be solved? Sparks over funding Medicare could get
in the way of a bipartisan agreement.
MarketWatch Radio »
Refunds for lost bags and rewards for bumped passengers figure in new rules.
• Higher airfares cool off travel demand
• The great airfare switcheroo
Tornadoes' wake-up call
Do you have enough insurance on your home? The recent string of deadly tornadoes should serve as a reminder to give yourself an insurance checkup.
Hotels: Check out our apps
Check in, choose a pillow and stock your minibar with your fingertips. Hotels are letting customers use smartphone apps to customize their stays.
Studio Gang
Home for sale this spring? Outlook is bleak
Spring starts the traditional home-selling season. But serious weakness in real estate has taken the bloom off the market.
When your decor makes a home sale harder
Home stagers help you clear out clutter and create style that sells.
• Challenge of downsizing
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Boomers ditch clutter (SmartMoney)
Why a mortgage puts a home buyer in a bind
For would-be buyers who need to finance their purchase using a mortgage, a cash buyer can be their worst nemesis.
• Draining a 401(k) to become a cash buyer — good idea?
Spring starts the traditional home-selling season. But serious weakness in real estate has taken the bloom off the market.
When your decor makes a home sale harder
Home stagers help you clear out clutter and create style that sells.
• Challenge of downsizing
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Boomers ditch clutter (SmartMoney)Why a mortgage puts a home buyer in a bind
For would-be buyers who need to finance their purchase using a mortgage, a cash buyer can be their worst nemesis.
• Draining a 401(k) to become a cash buyer — good idea?
2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman
The largest Mini yet is a big improvement and, with the right engine, loads of fun to drive, Ron Amadon writes.
• Has Mini gotten too big for its britches? (WSJ.com)
• Tesla revs up ahead of Model S
The largest Mini yet is a big improvement and, with the right engine, loads of fun to drive, Ron Amadon writes.
• Has Mini gotten too big for its britches? (WSJ.com)
• Tesla revs up ahead of Model S
Taxes »
Answers to last-minute tax questions
It's still not too late to find a tax pro to answer your questions.
• Last-minute tax checklist | MarketWatch's 2011 Tax Guide
• What to do if you owe the IRS money | File over your phone
• 7 ways to persuade IRS you're right | Tax changes to watch for
• Tax credits you don't want to miss | Deductions with big payouts
• Small business: The engine of tax fraud (SmartMoney)
It's still not too late to find a tax pro to answer your questions.
• Last-minute tax checklist | MarketWatch's 2011 Tax Guide
• What to do if you owe the IRS money | File over your phone
• 7 ways to persuade IRS you're right | Tax changes to watch for
• Tax credits you don't want to miss | Deductions with big payouts
• Small business: The engine of tax fraud (SmartMoney)
Personal Finance »
Wealth is what you save, not what you spend
Want to be a millionaire? Don't overspend, and use debt wisely, writes Jennifer Waters.
Want to be a millionaire? Don't overspend, and use debt wisely, writes Jennifer Waters.
Get gold into your 401(k)
Most 401(k) investors don't have access to gold and other alternative investments, but you can push for these options.
• Four Medicare myths that could cost you
• Turning retirement savings into income
• The best places to stash your cash now
• Looking for jobs? These industries are hiring
Most 401(k) investors don't have access to gold and other alternative investments, but you can push for these options.
• Four Medicare myths that could cost you
• Turning retirement savings into income
• The best places to stash your cash now
• Looking for jobs? These industries are hiring
Buying a home? There are apps for that
If you're in the market to buy a home, a slew of new smartphone apps aim to make the job easier and save you time.
• Organize small spaces with these new products
• 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
If you're in the market to buy a home, a slew of new smartphone apps aim to make the job easier and save you time.
• Organize small spaces with these new products
• 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
The Future of Retirement »
How to turn $10,000 into $1 million
All it really takes is a little money and a lot of time. To start out small and reach age 65 with $1 million saved, you need to recognize the importance of starting early. | See the special report
• Nine reasons to be more optimistic about retirement
• A Roth 401(k) may be in your retirement future
• Turning retirement savings into retirement income
All it really takes is a little money and a lot of time. To start out small and reach age 65 with $1 million saved, you need to recognize the importance of starting early. | See the special report
• Nine reasons to be more optimistic about retirement
• A Roth 401(k) may be in your retirement future
• Turning retirement savings into retirement income
Dead Money »
Reclaim your lost billions
States hold a lot of misplaced assets, some of which may be yours.
• 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
States hold a lot of misplaced assets, some of which may be yours.
• 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
Jobs »
Top job-hunting tips for new grads
The competition is going to be fierce for those coming out of school this spring. Here's how to overcome the odds and win a job.
• Moving for a new job is risky no matter the lure
• Looking for a job? These industries are hiring now
• Companies are likely to increase merit raises this year
• Be flexible, get flexibility
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Get a health-care job
The competition is going to be fierce for those coming out of school this spring. Here's how to overcome the odds and win a job.
• Moving for a new job is risky no matter the lure
• Looking for a job? These industries are hiring now
• Companies are likely to increase merit raises this year
• Be flexible, get flexibility
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Get a health-care job
Why you may need a health-care advocate
Private health-care advocates help patients resolve billing disputes, fight insurance denials, and more.
• Four Medicare myths that could cost you
Private health-care advocates help patients resolve billing disputes, fight insurance denials, and more.
• Four Medicare myths that could cost you
Michael Ashbaugh
The Technical Indicator