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Nintendo, Sony E3 offerings: Nintendo unveils the next generation of its gaming console, the Wii U, while Sony shows off a new handheld device, Vita.
Nintendo unwraps Wii U
New home videogame console, which features a touch-screen controller, will be released next year.
• Sony offers details on new PlayStation Vita
• Taking 'Need for Speed: The Run' for a ride
• 'Mass Affect 3' starts a galactic war
• Video-game makers unleash new titles
• EA targets early release of 'Battlefield 3'
• Microsoft targets core gamers with Kinect
Groupon stirs up debate
Is the firm a long-term business or a blast from the dot-com past? Therese Poletti reports.
• Groupon mum on IPO refiling speculation
• Groupon: Weak spot in business (Minyanville)
Nintendo, Sony E3 offerings: Nintendo unveils the next generation of its gaming console, the Wii U, while Sony shows off a new handheld device, Vita.
Nintendo unwraps Wii U
New home videogame console, which features a touch-screen controller, will be released next year.
• Sony offers details on new PlayStation Vita
• Taking 'Need for Speed: The Run' for a ride
• 'Mass Affect 3' starts a galactic war
• Video-game makers unleash new titles
• EA targets early release of 'Battlefield 3'
• Microsoft targets core gamers with Kinect
Groupon stirs up debate
Is the firm a long-term business or a blast from the dot-com past? Therese Poletti reports.
• Groupon mum on IPO refiling speculation
• Groupon: Weak spot in business (Minyanville)
Stocks are poised to snap a four-session losing streak as M&A activity
bolsters sentiment.
• Europe on the rise | Hong Kong slips
• Movers and shakers | Talbots shares tumble
THE FED AND ECONOMY | Full coverage: Economy
Gauging Bernanke's gloom
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke may address the recent weak data this afternoon.
• What to expect from Bernanke speech
• Dallas Fed's Fisher calls QE3 'not the answer'
• Atlanta Fed's Lockhart backs inflation target
• Consumer credit rises to 3.1% in April
OUTSIDE THE BOX: REAL ESTATE
Buy stock in housing
Now is the time to buy housing stocks, but don't buy a home ever again, advises James Altucher.
• Why it's time to buy real estate if you can
TODAY'S INVESTING IDEAS
Profit from the iCloud gold rush
The Cloud Revolution, as Cody Willard calls it, holds big promise for investors. Which stocks to buy? (Blog)
• Charting a sluggish summer
• Gold traders are strangely subdued: Hulbert
• Why you need to own more international stocks
• Europe on the rise | Hong Kong slips
• Movers and shakers | Talbots shares tumble
THE FED AND ECONOMY | Full coverage: Economy
Gauging Bernanke's gloom
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke may address the recent weak data this afternoon.
• What to expect from Bernanke speech
• Dallas Fed's Fisher calls QE3 'not the answer'
• Atlanta Fed's Lockhart backs inflation target
• Consumer credit rises to 3.1% in April
OUTSIDE THE BOX: REAL ESTATE
Buy stock in housing
Now is the time to buy housing stocks, but don't buy a home ever again, advises James Altucher.
• Why it's time to buy real estate if you can
Profit from the iCloud gold rush
The Cloud Revolution, as Cody Willard calls it, holds big promise for investors. Which stocks to buy? (Blog)
• Charting a sluggish summer
• Gold traders are strangely subdued: Hulbert
• Why you need to own more international stocks
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Economy & PoliticsObama worried about jobs,
not double-dip recession
The president says the pace of job growth in the U.S. isn't quick enough.
• Heat is on for Goolsbee replacement
• Pawlenty and his push for 5% growth
• Senators seek limit on costs from debit rule
• Rule impacting mortgage availability delayed
• Fed eyes global bank surcharge: report
Technology
Groupon stirs up debate
Is the firm a long-term business or a blast from the dot-com past? Therese Poletti reports.
• Groupon mum on IPO refiling speculation
• Groupon: Weak spot in business (Minyanville)
Education
For-profit colleges under scrutiny
New rules to address high default raise and debt burdens don't go far enough, critics say.
Apple’s move may ignite price war
Apple says its cloud service is cheaper than Amazon.com’s system. Will rivals respond with lower-priced offerings? (First Take)
• Apple takes to iCloud with iTunes
• ICloud helps Apple's ecosystem: analyst
• Apple delivers another slap to RIM (AllThingsD)
HEALTH CARE
Firms to cut health plans
as reform starts: survey
A large number of employers will start dropping coverage for their employees once key provisions of 2010 health-reform measures start to take effect.
In Personal Finance »
More modest value, but a bigger hit
Report says that during the economic downturn, cheaper U.S. homes dropped in value more than higher-end homes, writes Amy Hoak.
• Al Lewis: Foreclosing on a bunch of snakes
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Volcano fallout hits Argentina
Residents of the Argentine town of Villa la Angostura are warned to stay inside after a blanket of volcanic ash descends.
Second-mortgage woes
Almost 40% of homeowners who have a second mortgage owe more than their home is worth.
Pimco lost big on Lehman bets
Bets placed by Pimco on Lehman Brothers cost the firm more than $3 billion.
• Pimco takes a bath on Lehman (WSJ.com)
Profit forecasts too optimistic?
With
growth for 2011 looking less rosy, assumptions about corporate earnings may
be high as well, especially as QE2 winds down.Warning signs of migraines
An estimated one-third of the 30 million U.S. migraine sufferers experience warning signs up
to 48 hours before the dreaded pain starts.
Strategy hints for Strauss-Kahn
Attorneys for both sides of the Dominique Strauss-Kahn assault case gave hints of what strategy they will take for former IMF chief.
MarketWatch Radio »
Gas prices to fuel restaurant winners, losers
High gas prices should flush out winners and losers in the restaurant industry.
Getting cash back for your car
As more of us are driving our cars longer, Quaker State is offering a new warranty program that offers customers cash back, up to $3,000 for vehicles with 300,000 miles logged.
Credit help is out there
Help for people with credit problems is available, says Gail Cunningham of credit counseling group.
• Surprises that hurt your credit score (WalletPop)
How to prepare for
end of QE2
Markets have been riding high thanks to the Fed, but what happens when the punch bowl goes away? Let our experts help you navigate June.
• No better bet than the dollar in rough times
• Best post-QE2 bet: a play on volatility index
• The best ETFs for dollar bulls or bears
• Gold is the only place for new money in June
• Why the bulls are set up for a fall in June
• Here's why it's best to think twice about tech
• Read the full June Trading Strategies report
Markets have been riding high thanks to the Fed, but what happens when the punch bowl goes away? Let our experts help you navigate June.
• No better bet than the dollar in rough times
• Best post-QE2 bet: a play on volatility index
• The best ETFs for dollar bulls or bears
• Gold is the only place for new money in June
• Why the bulls are set up for a fall in June
• Here's why it's best to think twice about tech
• Read the full June Trading Strategies report
2012 Fiat 500
After a 28-year absence, Fiat returns to the U.S. Ron Amadon says the subcompact shows potential, but given Fiat's previous U.S. track record, wait a couple of years for reliability statistics before buying.
• Lamborghini's latest: A V-12, all-wheel-drive screamer (WSJ.com)
After a 28-year absence, Fiat returns to the U.S. Ron Amadon says the subcompact shows potential, but given Fiat's previous U.S. track record, wait a couple of years for reliability statistics before buying.
• Lamborghini's latest: A V-12, all-wheel-drive screamer (WSJ.com)
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Say goodbye to the office cubicle
Employers are revamping their office space, taking down high-walled cubicles in favor of shared work areas and lounge spaces.
Employers are revamping their office space, taking down high-walled cubicles in favor of shared work areas and lounge spaces.
Retirement »
What to do with 401(k) when you leave your job
Some 15 million ex-employee accounts are sitting in 401(k) plans. And leaving your savings sitting in an old plan may be a good idea.
• Curing Medicare's ills — and your own | Working into their 70s
• 401(k)s grow but savers worry | In the public sector? Save more
• Real-estate nightmare looms for retirees | Taxes and 401(k)s
• The Future of Retirement: Special Report | Boost after-tax income
Some 15 million ex-employee accounts are sitting in 401(k) plans. And leaving your savings sitting in an old plan may be a good idea.
• Curing Medicare's ills — and your own | Working into their 70s
• 401(k)s grow but savers worry | In the public sector? Save more
• Real-estate nightmare looms for retirees | Taxes and 401(k)s
• The Future of Retirement: Special Report | Boost after-tax income
Insights into gold, commodities investing: Money managers outline strategies in gold, silver and other commodities at a MarketWatch Investing Insights live event.
New opportunities in commodities
Although gold, silver and other commodities have had their ups and downs, three veteran money managers are still holding onto commodities. Why? Because they believe emerging markets will live up to their promise of growth and demand.
More from Investing Insights:
• How to invest in a post-crisis world
• Investing in anticipation of rising interest rates
• Investing Insights: See the full special report
• How to be prepared for global crises
Although gold, silver and other commodities have had their ups and downs, three veteran money managers are still holding onto commodities. Why? Because they believe emerging markets will live up to their promise of growth and demand.
More from Investing Insights:
• How to invest in a post-crisis world
• Investing in anticipation of rising interest rates
• Investing Insights: See the full special report
• How to be prepared for global crises
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Top 10 cities in the U.S. to find a job: Monster
Job seekers will have an easier time finding work in these 10 places, based on the number of online job postings per person.
• Employers see benefits of workplace flexibility
• More pay tied to performance | Burned out at work? Tips to cope
• Freelancers face unique challenges | Class of '11: Take a job
• Top job-hunting tips for new grads | Using iPhones at work
Job seekers will have an easier time finding work in these 10 places, based on the number of online job postings per person.
• Employers see benefits of workplace flexibility
• More pay tied to performance | Burned out at work? Tips to cope
• Freelancers face unique challenges | Class of '11: Take a job
• Top job-hunting tips for new grads | Using iPhones at work
Doctors stick patients with paperwork fees
If you need your doctor to fill out an extra form, say for your child's summer camp, get ready to fork over some extra cash.
If you need your doctor to fill out an extra form, say for your child's summer camp, get ready to fork over some extra cash.
Taxes »
Avoid a nasty tax surprise on 401(k) loans
People who borrow from their retirement plan can see their savings slashed if they lose their job, but lawmakers want to change that.
• Get a tax break on your next vacation
• What to do if you owe IRS money | MarketWatch's 2011 Tax Guide
• 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
People who borrow from their retirement plan can see their savings slashed if they lose their job, but lawmakers want to change that.
• Get a tax break on your next vacation
• What to do if you owe IRS money | MarketWatch's 2011 Tax Guide
• 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
Personal Finance »
Drive like a race-car driver this summer
If you're planning any long-distance road trips, heed these tips from champion endurance drivers on how to stay alert and safe.
If you're planning any long-distance road trips, heed these tips from champion endurance drivers on how to stay alert and safe.
Stock touts prey on inflation fears
When a group that says it wants to prepare Americans for hyperinflation also promotes penny stocks, investors should be wary.
• Men likelier to be fraud victims
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Credit cards safer than debit
• Why you shouldn't retire
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Four Medicare myths
• Turning retirement savings into income
• The best places to stash your cash now
When a group that says it wants to prepare Americans for hyperinflation also promotes penny stocks, investors should be wary.
• Men likelier to be fraud victims
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Credit cards safer than debit
• Why you shouldn't retire
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Four Medicare myths
• Turning retirement savings into income
• The best places to stash your cash now
How to grill like a Top Chef
Famed chef Rick Bayless offers grilling tips, and a tour of the outdoor kitchen in the back yard of his Chicago home.
• Buying a home? There are apps for that
• 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
Famed chef Rick Bayless offers grilling tips, and a tour of the outdoor kitchen in the back yard of his Chicago home.
• Buying a home? There are apps for that
• 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
David Weidner
Writing on the Wall