HEALTH CARE's NEW ERA
Who wins, who loses?
The pharmaceutical industry stands to gain with the passage of the health bill, while the insurance industry has mixed results, Stefanie Ilgenfritz says.
VITAL SIGNS
What health reform means
Kristen Gerencher outlines what changes you can expect in your health coverage.
• Action on health-care overhaul shifts to Senate
• Historic bill goes to Obama for signature
• Passage gives Democrats a needed victory
• Five countries for Rush Limbaugh (First Take)
Stocks advance, shrugging off an early dip, as market absorbs the
health-care bill and its fallout.
• What's ahead for stocks this week?
• Dollar hits 10-month high vs. euro
• E-Trade names new CEO; Citi rises on upgrade
• Why there will be a double-dip (Minyanville)
COMMODITIES
Oil back above $80
Weakness in the dollar helps lift commodities.
• Gold futures testing $1,100-an-ounce level
REGULATION
Bank pay under scrutiny
Pay czar will review compensation at Goldman, Morgan and other firms that took TARP funds.
HEALTH-CARE STOCKS
Insurers lose ground
Shares of insurers ease in mixed sector. Tenet Healthcare a standout with shares rallying.
• Health-care ETFs see action after House vote
• Nolte: Health-care vote is good for stocks
• Obesity tax time (24/7 Wall St.)
• What's ahead for stocks this week?
• Dollar hits 10-month high vs. euro
• E-Trade names new CEO; Citi rises on upgrade
• Why there will be a double-dip (Minyanville)
COMMODITIES
Oil back above $80
Weakness in the dollar helps lift commodities.
• Gold futures testing $1,100-an-ounce level
REGULATION
Bank pay under scrutiny
Pay czar will review compensation at Goldman, Morgan and other firms that took TARP funds.
HEALTH-CARE STOCKS
Insurers lose ground
Shares of insurers ease in mixed sector. Tenet Healthcare a standout with shares rallying.
• Health-care ETFs see action after House vote
• Nolte: Health-care vote is good for stocks
• Obesity tax time (24/7 Wall St.)
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Inside MarketWatch »
Tiffany profit quadruples
Retailer's results show wealthy shoppers are back in force, though Wall Street analysts expected the jeweler's profit to come in higher.
• Solid results for Williams-Sonoma
BIOTECH
Biogen Idec cuts a deal with Icahn
Biotech giant and activist investor agree on two new appointments to the company's board, thus avoiding a repeat of last year's proxy battle.
TECHNOLOGY
Polycom, H-P expand ties
Analysts see deal in video-conferencing arena as a counter-move to Cisco-Tandberg merger.
M&A
Sweetened bid bags Arrow Energy
Royal Dutch Shell and PetroChina keen to acquire Australian company's coal-seam assets.
• Novell's suitor vows to continue pursuit
PepsiCo sticks to view
Soft-drink and snack-food giant sees earnings per share growing between 11% and 13% in 2010 and at rates in the low double digits during 2011 and 2012.
• Kimberly-Clark affirms 2010 profit range
FINANCIALS
Not in Credit Suisse's travel plans
Swiss bank reportedly puts in place restrictions over private bankers' travel to Germany, which has led the charge in investigating tax evasion.
• Veteran Citi exec named E-Trade's CEO
• Icap shutting pair of money-losing equity units
In Personal Finance »
Worker shortage
is on the way
With millions of unemployed across the country struggling to find work, it may seem unbelievable that jobs could outnumber workers to fill them in coming years, but so says a new report.
INVESTING
Hedge funds for the masses
Once-exclusive investments are open to all, but are they right for you? Here's how to find out.
• Buy-and-hold works for funds
• Bonding with metals ETFs
HOUSING: ONE FAMILY'S NIGHTMARE — PART 2
Modification help has major flaws
Marianne Gentry learned her home was in foreclosure in a recorded message. "
• Part 1 of Gentry family's struggle
Video and Radio »
Google readies China decision
Search giant is expected to announce its next steps in China this week. Jessica Vascellaro joins Stacy Delo on Digits to discuss.
Changes ahead for health care
The way millions of people find and buy health insurance will alter as a result of new legislation.
Tiger Woods opens up
Woods takes questions from reporters and says he is anxious to play next month at the Masters.
Space in 3-D
Astronauts Scott Altman, Michael Massimino talk about their roles in the new Hubble 3-D Imax film
Auletta on CBS
Ken Auletta, media critic for The New Yorker and author of "Googled," sits down with Jon Friedman to discuss the struggles of CBS News.
Japan losing taste for fish?
In Japan, a country known for its love of seafood, everyone from teens to senior citizens are saying no to scales and bones and yes to meat.
War on drugs
Mary O'Grady discusses the drug war and the U.S.'s prohibition policies.
Same-sex couples wed in D.C.
Ceremony joins 11 couples in matrimony after Washington, D.C. legalizes same-sex marriage.
Around world at record speed
Three Swiss pilots complete global flight in their charter jet in just 57 hours, 54 minutes.
Pope's apology
Pope Benedict XVI sends a letter of apology to victims of abuse wit
Volcano erupts in Iceland
Hundreds evacuated after volcano erupts on glacier in southern Iceland.
Largest house of cards
Largest house of cards, 218,292, sets Guinness world record at Venetian Macau casino.
Special Report: Asia population »
Reuters
China's one-child policy
ending
Over three decades after China officially introduced its one-child policy, the population-control program no longer applies to most Chinese and looks set to be permanently abolished.
Over three decades after China officially introduced its one-child policy, the population-control program no longer applies to most Chinese and looks set to be permanently abolished.
Taxes »
What to do if you can't pay your taxes
You do have options if you can't come up with the cash you owe IRS.
• See the complete MarketWatch Guide to 2010 Taxes
• Add up your medical deductions to save more than you think
• The top tax breaks you can claim without itemizing
• Here's how to save if you're filing your own taxes
• The tax breaks that will save you the most money
You do have options if you can't come up with the cash you owe IRS.
• See the complete MarketWatch Guide to 2010 Taxes
• Add up your medical deductions to save more than you think
• The top tax breaks you can claim without itemizing
• Here's how to save if you're filing your own taxes
• The tax breaks that will save you the most money
Careers »
Need a new job? Just wait
Although workers seeking employment far outnumber available jobs today, the situation will be reversed in the coming years.
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Although workers seeking employment far outnumber available jobs today, the situation will be reversed in the coming years.
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Landing a new job won't solve all your problems
• More workers these days want their job to be a job for life
See our Special Report:
How to find jobs in a weak economy
• More workers these days want their job to be a job for life
Retirement »
Two major barriers to a satisfying retirement
Alzheimer's disease is one and your ability to work longer another.
• The Top 10 places to retire | New 401 (k), IRA rules
Alzheimer's disease is one and your ability to work longer another.
• The Top 10 places to retire | New 401 (k), IRA rules
Greg Diamond
One family fights to save its home
Terry, Marianne and Marvin Gentry are struggling to stay in their home as promises of mortgage help were broken. They are not alone.
• Major flaws in government's mortgage-modification program
Terry, Marianne and Marvin Gentry are struggling to stay in their home as promises of mortgage help were broken. They are not alone.
• Major flaws in government's mortgage-modification program
Mark Hulbert
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