Gold futures climb to new heights above $1,290 an ounce on Globex with investment demand on the rise after the U.S. Federal Reserve said it was prepared to consider more action to boost the economy. See full story.
Will the U.S. take a harder line on tech?
While a potential crackdown by the Justice Department on anticompetitive behavior in the tech industry has not yet happened, experts say more activity may come later in President Obama’s term. See full story.
Adobe profit jumps, but shares fall on outlook
Adobe reports big gains in third-quarter earnings, but shares fall on disappointing forecast. See full story.
7 investments that beat stocks now
While the economy is limping along, stocks are at best moving sideways with little appreciation. Jeff Reeves offers some alternatives to the stock market. See full story.
U.S. dollar slumps as Fed mulls further action
The dollar continues its decline, as currency traders react to the Federal Reserve’s indication that it stands ready to take further action to boost the U.S. economy. The euro rallies on the greenback. See full story.
MARKETWATCH COMMENTARY
Nokia Corp.’s incoming chief executive, Stephen Elop, has some serious challenges ahead of him, as he takes the mantle of the world’s largest mobile phone maker later this month, writes Therese Poletti. See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
The U.S. Labor and Treasury Departments are researching the feasibility of including annuities as an option in 401(k) plans. Plenty of retirement experts support the idea, but there are still some complicated questions that need answering, Robert Powell writes. See full story.
