U.S. stocks rise with the S&P 500 bouncing back after a two-session decline, as improved demand at a Spanish bond auction offsets concern about Europe. See full story.
Home building slows, but March permits up
Although U.S. builders start work on new homes at a sharply slower March pace, construction permits jump to their highest level in 3 1/2 years, data show. See full story.
March industrial production flat for second month
Industrial production was unchanged in March for a second month, in what could be a sign of slowing momentum in the U.S. economy. See full story.
Intel, AMD lead techs higher; Apple rebounds
Shares of Intel and AMD are among those leading the tech sector to Tuesday gains, as Apple rebounds after the stock’s major drop in the prior session. See full story.
Services, margins to take focus in IBM report
Tech giant expected to post strong earnings and sales growth in Virginia Rometty’s first quarter as CEO 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
Playing the odds that you won’t live past a certain age because of numbers in a mortality table is the wrong way to plan for retirement, say researchers. See full story.
