U.S. jobless claims climb
The number of workers filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose 26,000 to 436,000.
The number of workers filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose 26,000 to 436,000.
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ECB holds rates steady
But the focus remains on ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet’s upcoming news conference amid growing expectations the central bank will attempt to soothe the euro zone’s sovereign-debt crisis.
• Euro looks nervously toward ECB
• Euro rises as Spain sells 3-year bonds
Reuters
ECB holds rates steady
But the focus remains on ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet’s upcoming news conference amid growing expectations the central bank will attempt to soothe the euro zone’s sovereign-debt crisis.
• Euro looks nervously toward ECB
• Euro rises as Spain sells 3-year bonds
MARKET SNAPSHOT
U.S. stock futures gain
Wall Street looks to extend gains, while the European Central Bank keeps rates steady.
• European bourses gain | Nikkei at 5-month high
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
PepsiCo to pay $3.8 billion for Wimm-Bill-Dann stake
U.S. food and drink manufacturer seeks 66% stake in the Russian dairy and fruit-juice group.
DECEMBER
TRADING STRATEGIES
Winter storm
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U.S. stock futures gain
Wall Street looks to extend gains, while the European Central Bank keeps rates steady.
• European bourses gain | Nikkei at 5-month high
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
PepsiCo to pay $3.8 billion for Wimm-Bill-Dann stake
U.S. food and drink manufacturer seeks 66% stake in the Russian dairy and fruit-juice group.
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Tax strategies for retirement planning
Whether you’re already living in retirement or still planning for it, it’s impossible to ignore the effect your annual tax bill will have on retirement income.
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Whether you’re already living in retirement or still planning for it, it’s impossible to ignore the effect your annual tax bill will have on retirement income.
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EMERGING MARKETS REPORT
China gold imports headed for rise
Data show bullion shipments are up fourfold from the year earlier amid rising interest among investors seeking out a hedge against inflation.
• China coal-price plan lifts utilities, hits miners
FINANCIALS
Banks, SEC discuss settlement
U.S. banks are in talks with the Securities and Exchange Commission over mortgage-bond practices at the heart of the financial crisis.
• Federal Reserve offers peek into financial crisis
• U.K. won't take enforcement action against RBS
• Barclays reportedly cutting hundreds of jobs
Gentlemen
prefer Droids
Macho ads seem to be reaching their intended audience: Nielsen says men prefer Android phones.
• Groupon, still mum on Google, snaps up Ludic
• Amazon set to invest in LivingSocial (AllThingsD)
• Picking the e-retail winners (Minyanville)
FCC scales back neutrality plan
Regulator is still drawing up rules to prevent operators from slowing or blocking access.
• Verizon Wireless to launch 4G in 38 cities
• Netflix to stream first-run films
Milan Stock ExchangeYear to forget for Italy stocks
Italian equities are on track for their worst performance in 15 years in 2010. But investors who do homework can reap rewards.
• U.K. manufacturing surges to 16-year high
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‘Tis the season to teach
Three ways to teach your children about money, and prepare them for the holiday spending season.
RETIREMENT
Ways 60-year-olds can save
Assuming your retirement-savings portfolio looks like the average 60-year-old worker with a 401(k) plan, you should take these four steps now.
LIFESTYLE
11 best cities for telecommuters
This list looks at places that provide a big-city experience at a small-town price (DailyFinance).
HEALTH
Home alone a health hazard
Living alone means you do what you want, but solo dwellers also are more prone to unhealthy habits.
HIGHER EDUCATION
The old college try — really old
Why studying abroad, even at the oldest and most prestigious schools, just might be a cost saver.
• Choosing the right 529 college savings plan
• Saving for college gets simpler
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An American chef abroad
Thomas Keller, one of the U.S.'s most famous chefs, brings eight staffers and a host of artisanal ingredients to Hong Kong for a lavish dinner.
Bush fire rages in Australia
Firefighters race to put out a fire in the south of Perth that has destroyed over 600 acres of bush and is believed to have been deliberately set.
Amazon kicks out WikiLeaks
Amazon stops hosting WikiLeaks on its servers. Geoff Fowler explains why Amazon was hosting the sensitive documents and whether Amazon will see a backlash for pulling them.
Apple TV slims down
The totally redesigned Apple TV now costs just $99 and is so tiny you might not even notice it next to your TV, Walt Mossberg says.
Memorial service for miners
New Zealand prepares to hold a memorial service for 29 miners who died in the Pike River coal mine as new footage is released.
Airlines investing baggage fees
As airlines have instituted and raised fees for checked baggage, fewer bags are getting lost.
Bing... your gift list is done!
Katherine Boehret takes a closer look at some online services that could help you — or those shopping for you — find and buy the right gifts.
Cries of fraud in election
Ivory Coast incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo's camp calls foul as election results are delayed.
Tree lit at Rockefeller Center
Crowds gathered in Manhattan
for the annual tree-lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center. MarketWatch Radio »
WikiLeaks R Us
We can't put the Internet genie back in the bottle.
Browser war is under way
Consumers have rich choices for Web browsers, namely Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome.
Less fear, more deals
Cyber Monday shoppers sent online spending
over $1 billion for the first time, says comScore.
Air travelers hit the bottle
Alcohol sales can fuel healthy profits for airlines, but some worry about potential drunk passengers.
Holiday Gift Guide »
Top 10 'worth it' gadgets of 2010: Which gadgets introduced this year have been deemed the most worthy?
• How online shopping is shaping up
• It's Amazon's world, we just shop in it
• How Victoria's Secret models plan to shop
Six great gifts for gun lovers
Tough economic times and political uncertainty are driving firearms' sales. If you've got an enthusiast on your list, here are some top ideas.
• Best gift idea: Jump on holiday deals early
• Smart phone: Santa's best little helper
• Shop with credit cards, earn bonus points
• Free stuff to brighten your holidays
• All they want for Christmas is an iPad
10 films to lift you up in hard times
As we continue to claw our way out of the Great Recession, these films would make good gifts for folks needing reinforcement for the soul.
• Scenes from the best spirit lifters (slide show)
Tough economic times and political uncertainty are driving firearms' sales. If you've got an enthusiast on your list, here are some top ideas.
• Best gift idea: Jump on holiday deals early
• Smart phone: Santa's best little helper
• Shop with credit cards, earn bonus points
• Free stuff to brighten your holidays
• All they want for Christmas is an iPad
10 films to lift you up in hard times
As we continue to claw our way out of the Great Recession, these films would make good gifts for folks needing reinforcement for the soul.
• Scenes from the best spirit lifters (slide show)
Climate Talks in Cancún, Mexico »
Call again is for consensus
The push for a universally binding treaty to curb carbon emissions, a key cause of global warming.
• Prospects for treaty quite remote (First Take)
Cancún the last-chance saloon?
The 12-day meeting seeks to refocus global attention on the environment after disappointment last year in Copenhagen. Video from AFP.
The push for a universally binding treaty to curb carbon emissions, a key cause of global warming.
• Prospects for treaty quite remote (First Take)
Cancún the last-chance saloon?
The 12-day meeting seeks to refocus global attention on the environment after disappointment last year in Copenhagen. Video from AFP.
Readers choose
the top CEO of 2010
This year, we're letting the readers decide who the 2010 MarketWatch CEO of the Year will be. Who will you choose? The man behind the iPad? Or the CEO who's bringing his auto company back from the dead? How about the CEO who sends you the hottest movies in those red envelopes? It's your decision: Vote now.
This year, we're letting the readers decide who the 2010 MarketWatch CEO of the Year will be. Who will you choose? The man behind the iPad? Or the CEO who's bringing his auto company back from the dead? How about the CEO who sends you the hottest movies in those red envelopes? It's your decision: Vote now.
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Common investor mistakes: Financial advisers say their clients are living in the past, reluctant to invest in stocks and too heavily focused on bonds.
How to talk with your adviser
Working with a financial adviser is about more than money. The relationship's success depends largely on an adviser’s ability to communicate with you. Plus, you should realize how you want to be treated and expect to be respected accordingly.
Working with a financial adviser is about more than money. The relationship's success depends largely on an adviser’s ability to communicate with you. Plus, you should realize how you want to be treated and expect to be respected accordingly.
Personal Finance »
Living alone can be dangerous for your health
The added freedom of going solo often comes with a price: the development of unhealthy habits. But simple steps prevent trouble.
• You may be getting too much Vitamin D, calcium
The added freedom of going solo often comes with a price: the development of unhealthy habits. But simple steps prevent trouble.
• You may be getting too much Vitamin D, calcium
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Year-end tax strategies for small-business owners
• Why you need a 'do not donate' list to safeguard your charity
(Blog)• Why you need a 'do not donate' list to safeguard your charity
What your holiday lights really cost you
Go ahead, deck the halls and the yard and driveway. Today's energy-efficient decorations cost very little to operate.
• How to set your holiday table to impress your guests
Go ahead, deck the halls and the yard and driveway. Today's energy-efficient decorations cost very little to operate.
• How to set your holiday table to impress your guests
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Giving thanks for the U.S. retirement system
There are plenty of things that look bad. But here are 10 reasons you can think of the retirement glass as half full.
• U.S. retirement system ranks just 10th out of 14 worldwide
There are plenty of things that look bad. But here are 10 reasons you can think of the retirement glass as half full.
• U.S. retirement system ranks just 10th out of 14 worldwide
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