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By Sara Sjolin European Stocks to Watch Nov. 7, 2014, 12:19 p.m. EST

Vestas moves sharply higher after lifting its full-year earnings guidance. Full Story

By Devlin Barrett The Wall Street Journal Nov. 7, 2014, 12:17 p.m. EST

The U.S. Attorney in Brooklyn, N.Y., Loretta Lynch, is a leading candidate to be nominated as the next U.S. attorney general, according to people familiar with the discussions. Full Story

By Russ Britt Health Exchange Nov. 7, 2014, 12:15 p.m. EST

Two drug stocks tumble on earnings and some internal drama involving the companies Full Story

By Sara Sjolin London Markets Nov. 7, 2014, 12:10 p.m. EST

Standing out as one of the few European stock markets in the green on Friday, the U.K.’s FTSE 100 climbs for a third straight as miners and oil firms get a boost from higher commodity prices. Full Story

By Sara Sjolin Europe Markets Nov. 7, 2014, 12:08 p.m. EST

European stock markets ended a volatile session on a downbeat note on Friday, with the benchmark stock index erasing its weekly gain. Full Story

Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen and her colleagues were preparing the markets for their first rate hike in over six years. But the big question of when is still left unanswered. Full Story

By Philip van Doorn Nov. 7, 2014, 12:00 p.m. EST

The Republican election victory, oil prices and Apple’s malware problem led the news, writes Phil van Doorn. Full Story

By Jason Notte Outside the Box Nov. 7, 2014, 11:51 a.m. EST

With muscle from MillerCoors, the Wisconsin company wants to take share in the top craft segment, writes Jason Notte. Full Story

By Barry Wood Outside the Box Nov. 7, 2014, 11:49 a.m. EST

Two heroes are missing from the celebrations marking the collapse of the Berlin Wall 25 years ago: Vaclav Havel and Lennert Meri. Full Story

By Steve Goldstein The Fed Nov. 7, 2014, 11:40 a.m. EST

Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen and her colleagues were preparing the markets for their first rate hike in over six years. But the big question of when is still left unanswered. Full Story

By Claudia Assis Energy Stocks Nov. 7, 2014, 11:35 a.m. EST

Investors dump shares of First Solar Inc. Friday after third-quarter results missed Wall Street expectations, and the company says it would not spin off power plants and other assets into a publicly traded subsidiary Full Story

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- President Barack Obama is expected to nominate Loretta Lynch for attorney general, CNN reported Friday, citing U.S. officials briefed on the matter. Lynch is currently the U.S. attorney in New York's eastern district and would if confirmed... Full Story

By Rex Crum Tech Stocks Nov. 7, 2014, 11:14 a.m. EST

Social-gaming company gets lift after earnings results Full Story

By Giovanni Legorano The Wall Street Journal Nov. 7, 2014, 11:12 a.m. EST

Italy’s third largest bank, and the world’s oldest, is up for sale. The Italian 542-year-old bank was one of the worst performers in Europe’s recent test of the ability of its banking system to withstand dramatic financial shocks. Full Story

Sentiment moves markets, but shouldn’t move you, says Chuck Jaffe. Full Story

By Gabriele Steinhauser The Wall Street Journal Nov. 7, 2014, 11:01 a.m. EST

Eleven European Union countries are moving closer to agreeing on a tax on financial transactions, although the revenue collected will be far less than initial estimates. Full Story

The S&P 500 Index has staged a slow-motion breakout this week, quietly reaching all-time highs. Nonetheless, boring is bullish against the prevailing backdrop. Full Story

By Daniel Goldstein Nov. 7, 2014, 10:57 a.m. EST

See how much has changed since the fall of the Berlin Wall with these photo comparisons. Full Story

A Navy SEAL who has said he killed Osama bin Laden reportedly decided to go public after comforting the families of World Trade Center attack victims at the 9/11 Museum in lower Manhattan. Full Story

By Rex Nutting MarketWatch First Take Nov. 7, 2014, 10:50 a.m. EST

In not seasonally adjusted terms, it was the best October for job growth ever, with 1.064 million net jobs created during the month Full Story

By Ruth Mantell Capitol Report Nov. 7, 2014, 10:47 a.m. EST

There was a bright spot for housing in Friday’s jobs report: Employment among young people hit the highest rate in almost six years. Full Story

Clip from The Markets Hub Nov. 7, 2014, 10:44 a.m. EST

Call it a sigh of relief or the pause that refreshes, but it's clear that a market that was giving investors the jitters just a few weeks ago is giving them a contact high. Chuck Jaffe joins MoneyBeat. Photo: Getty. Full Story

By Jeffry Bartash Economic Report Nov. 7, 2014, 10:42 a.m. EST

The U.S. generated 214,000 new jobs in October to nudge the unemployment rate down to a six-year low of 5.8%, in data that points to solid economic growth in the months ahead. Full Story

The dollar briefly rose against its rivals Friday after another healthy reading on the U.S. economy from the monthly jobs report, before giving back those gains. Full Story

By Chelsey Dulaney The Wall Street Journal Nov. 7, 2014, 10:33 a.m. EST

Activist investor William Ackman calls on Allergan Inc. to be open to negotiate a sale of the company, rather than tip the scales in favor of Actavis PLC. Full Story

A roundup of the latest corporate earnings reports and what companies are saying about future quarters. Full Story

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- In a speech in Paris, Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen said monetary policy will have to normalize, and that it may lead to financial turbulence. "I continue to anticipate that the headwinds associated with the financial crisis will wane... Full Story

By Steve Goldstein MarketWatch First Take Nov. 7, 2014, 10:29 a.m. EST

There’s reason to think wage growth is picking up, writes Steve Goldstein. Full Story

Nov. 7, 2014, 10:27 a.m. EST

We all know about when Harry met Sally, but how about when tequila met Scotch? We'll take a sip of Tequila Herradura Scotch Cask Finish Reposado. Photo: Herradura Full Story

By Jay Solomon Nov. 7, 2014, 10:27 a.m. EST

President Obama is said to have written secretly to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of Iran in the middle of last month and described a shared interest in fighting Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria. Full Story

By Jason Notte Outside the Box Nov. 7, 2014, 10:27 a.m. EST

The already bruised NHL is charging more than just about any other sport, writes Jason Notte. Full Story

MOSCOW--The Russian ruble pulled back from record lows against the dollar and euro set early Friday as speculators moved to cover bets against the Russian currency amid rising expectations that the central bank might move to reverse its recent slide. Full Story

By Barbara Kollmeyer The Tell Nov. 7, 2014, 10:18 a.m. EST

The market is not behaving like any bull ConvergEx’s Nicolas Colas has ever seen? Penguins anyone? Full Story

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Shares of First Solar Inc. tanked Friday, a day after the company reported third-quarter earnings that missed Wall Street expectations. First Solar, which mainly makes solar panels, reported earnings of 61 cents a share, excluding certain... Full Story

By Sue Chang Movers & Shakers Nov. 7, 2014, 10:16 a.m. EST

Sears, First Solar, Abercrombie & Fitch and Transocean are among big movers on Friday. Full Story

By Quentin Fottrell The Moneyologist Nov. 7, 2014, 10:13 a.m. EST

This is a First World problem, but I hope you can help. When is it no longer okay to tip someone a dollar? Full Story

General Mills Inc. lowered its earnings and sales guidance for the year ending in May, pointing to continued weak food industry trends in the U.S. and slowing growth in key emerging markets. Those concerns echo comments made last week by rival packaged-food makers Kellogg... Full Story

By Andria Cheng Nov. 7, 2014, 10:05 a.m. EST

Mapping your holiday-shopping game plan? Put Thanksgiving on your calendar. Full Story

Sears said it was considering whether to spin off up to 300 company-owned stores into a separate company, a move that would raise much-needed cash for the struggling retailer. Full Story

By Allysia Finley Illinois Democrats lay trap for new Republican governor Full Story

On a quest for terrific wines from anywhere but the places you might think they were made, Lettie Teague discovers delicious surprises and very good deals. Full Story

By Sohrab Ahmari Islamic Republic “reformers” show their true colors Full Story

A year after Supertyphoon Haiyan ravaged the central Philippines, many survivors doubt the government will ever deliver on promises of long-term help to rebuild the region. Full Story

A year after Typhoon Haiyan slammed into the Philippines, leaving more than 7,400 people killed or missing, thousands are still living in tents or evacuation centers. Full Story

Many tax-saving strategies require action by year-end. Here’s what to do before it’s too late. Full Story

The U.S. Attorney in Brooklyn, N.Y., Loretta Lynch, is the leading candidate to be nominated as the next U.S. attorney general, according to people familiar with the... Full Story

Regulators in the U.S. and U.K. are nearing a deal with as many as seven large banks to resolve allegations of misconduct in the currencies market. Full Story

Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen said Friday the central bank could trigger some financial turbulence when it starts raising short-term interest rates from near zero... Full Story

At a 1989 news conference, a flummoxed East German official implied that the Wall was open—and the rest is history. Full Story

Uncertainly surrounding a presidential election in the spring and difficulties raising money from debt markets have rattled investors’ confidence. Full Story

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. plans to slash 3,000 more jobs than previously estimated across its consumer and community banking arm. Full Story

Winter, as they say, is coming. So get inspired by some of the world’s greatest horticultural marvels and expand your idea of what a lawn ornament can be. Full Story

German labor union GDL confirmed Friday that it will cut short a railway strike crippling freight and passenger traffic in the country. Full Story

The London Bullion Market Association said it has selected ICE Benchmark Administration to manage a new, electronic daily gold price that will replace the system that’s... Full Story

President Barack Obama called the latest jobs report a testament to the hard work and resilience of Americans in the aftermath of the financial crisis, but also... Full Story

“The Gardener’s Garden” showcases four seasons of uninterrupted beautiful gardens around the world. Full Story

Ukraine on Friday accused Russia of sending dozens of tanks and other vehicles into its rebel-held eastern area. A NATO officer said the alliance was looking into the claim. Full Story

October’s jobs report keeps the Federal Reserve pointed in the same policy direction, but lackluster wage growth could slow its trip. Full Story