An apparent agreement by authorities on a 100 billion euro recapitalization of European banks may be relatively easy to achieve politically, but finds policy makers walking a tightrope between inspiring market confidence and triggering a credit crunch. See full story.
Europe plan may fall short, U.S. experts worry
European leaders may fall short in their efforts to defuse the region’s debt crisis, and any failure is likely to have a major impact for the U.S. economy, according to expert testimony to a House subcommittee. See full story.
Amazon earnings may slip despite sales boom
The e-commerce giant is expected to report strong sales for the third quarter, along with heavy spending on infrastructure. Analysts also wondering about the impact of Kindle Fire tablet for the December period following the launch. See full story.
Updates, advisories and surprises
A roundup of the latest corporate earnings reports and what companies are saying about future quarters. See full story.
U.S. stock futures near flat ahead of EU summit
U.S. stock futures hesitate between gains and losses before Wednesday’s summit meeting of European leaders. See full story.
MARKETWATCH COMMENTARY
Instead of acknowledging that banks have become a part of government, we keep pretending they are private institutions, writes David Weidner. See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
Chuck Jaffe says his efforts to improve his health over the past year have succeeded by using the tried-and-true, if boring, methods. And improving your financial health can be managed the same way. What’s it worth to you?
