Feistier Obama shows up for second debate
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Analysis: Strong Notes, Missteps in Debate
The Wall Street Journal's Jerry Seib and Alan Murray assess Tuesday night's presidential town hall debate in Hempstead, N.Y., including whether either candidate stepped over the line. Photo: Getty Images.
• Nobel winner weighs in on economic plans
Continent nudges up.
Spain's bond yields drop
as Moody's maintains the nation at investment grade.
• Moody's Spain call lifts euro to 1-month high
• Spain faces diplomatic hurdles over aid: WSJ
• Asia stocks march higher | Gold futures up
• China cooling may seal gold's demise (The Tell)
Election 2012
Feistier Obama in Round 2
President duels with Romney and may have slowed challenger's momentum.
• Romney-Obama debate: Total coverage
• Obama vs. Romney on retirement: round two
• How the election outcome may affect bonds
• Who won debate? | MarketWatch debate blog
• Moody's Spain call lifts euro to 1-month high
• Spain faces diplomatic hurdles over aid: WSJ
• Asia stocks march higher | Gold futures up
• China cooling may seal gold's demise (The Tell)
Election 2012
Feistier Obama in Round 2
President duels with Romney and may have slowed challenger's momentum.
• Romney-Obama debate: Total coverage
• Obama vs. Romney on retirement: round two
• How the election outcome may affect bonds
• Who won debate? | MarketWatch debate blog
Agricole to sell Greek unit for €1
French bank's shares are off Wednesday as it announces planned sale of Emporiki, €2 billion charge.
• Danone off; Europe market struggles
• Royal Bank of Scotland up on asset-plan exit
Weak start for tech results
Intel and IBM report disappointing results which may weigh sentiment across the rest of the sector.
• IBM profit slips | Intel hit by weak PCs
• Intel factory slowdown bodes ill (First Take)
Target vs. online
Ahead of a no-holds-barred battle this holiday, Target says that for the first time, it will match some of its online rivals’ prices in its own stores.
• Apple, Microsoft step up tablet competition
• Power 30: Consumer game changers
Bank accounts for preschoolers
Banks and money-management sites are vying for kids’ cash.
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U.S. MARKETS
After Hours Tuesday: Intel and IBM turn red
Tech majors' forecasts come up short. Fortinet and Apollo Group shares also drop.
• Tuesday is Dow's best day since QE3
• 3 places to hide from a market implosion
• Black Monday memories still vivid for some
CITIGROUP IN FOCUS
Citi's Pandit stuns Street
Citigroup chief executive had given no indication that he planned to step down; bank’s stock dropped close to 3% following the news.
• Moody's cuts Citigroup outlook to negative
• Hold the confetti: It’s the same old Citi (First Take)
• Pandit out after clash with Citi board
• Explanations for Pandit departure (24/7 Wall St.)
After Hours Tuesday: Intel and IBM turn red
Tech majors' forecasts come up short. Fortinet and Apollo Group shares also drop.
• Tuesday is Dow's best day since QE3
• 3 places to hide from a market implosion
• Black Monday memories still vivid for some
CITIGROUP IN FOCUS
Citi's Pandit stuns Street
Citigroup chief executive had given no indication that he planned to step down; bank’s stock dropped close to 3% following the news.
• Moody's cuts Citigroup outlook to negative
• Hold the confetti: It’s the same old Citi (First Take)
• Pandit out after clash with Citi board
• Explanations for Pandit departure (24/7 Wall St.)
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POINT-COUNTERPOINT: SECOND
PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE
revives campaign
In his second debate with Mitt Romney, the president succeeds to some degree or another at all tasks set for him by pundits, pollsters and party operatives, writes Rex Nutting.
to drive growth
Tuesday night’s debate between President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney highlights two competing visions of America’s future for investors, writes Diana Furchtgott-Roth.
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CAREERS
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• Kellner doubts job rebound
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Facing new disclosure rules, some funds are creating cheaper share classes for 401(k) plans.
• In Vanguard-Schwab ETF battle, investors win
• Tools: ETF quick screener | Mutual Fund Finder
10 things
medical school won’t tell you
How a spoonful of bullying, plus a heaping pile of debt, turns students into doctors.
• More drugs linked to meningitis outbreak
CAREERS
5 bad bosses to work for
Insight on the managerial personality types that can turn your workplace into purgatory.
• New boss or raise?
• Kellner doubts job rebound
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