U.S. stock futures point to a weaker start Monday with the insurance and pharmaceutical sectors in the spotlight as the House of Representatives passes a health reform bill, while continued jitters around Greek finances and India’s rate tightening also play a role. See full story.
Two Rio Tinto staff say they accepted bribes
Rio Tinto PLC executive Stern Hu and a colleague on trial in Shanghai pleaded guilty Monday to accepting bribes, according to published report Monday. See full story.
Chinese media warns Google not to 'politicize' row
An editorial issued by China’s state-run news agency says Google is politicizing its threatened withdrawal from the country. See full story.
Google to announce China plans Monday: report
Google Inc. will make an announcement Monday on its presence in China, with an April departure now seen as likely, Chinese media reports. See full story.
China may swing to trade deficit in March
Chinese Commerce Minister Chen Deming says his nation will likely report a 'record trade deficit' in March, as booming imports tilt the balance of trade into negative territory for the first time since May 2004. See full story.
MARKETWATCH COMMENTARY
A Web site for consumer reviews like Yelp lives and dies on its reputation. And that reputation has been flagging, writes Therese Poletti. See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
Say goodbye to free-agent nation. The recession is driving more American workers to become workplace “nesters," sheltering from the storm that is now the job market by staying with the same employer for as long as possible, according to a study released Tuesday by consulting firm Towers Watson. See full story.
