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Breaking With Tradition

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:12:00 -0700

More financial advisers are embracing ETFs and turning away from actively managed mutual funds. Adviser Kevin Ellman tells why he uses ETFs almost exclusively for clients' portfolios. (Sept. 5)

Look Ahead in Europe

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:02:00 -0700

Investors can watch for AB Foods and oil giant Total. Then there's the business-climate survey. Aude Lagorce reports. (Sept. 5)

Digging Into Jobs Data

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:53:00 -0700

Doug Roberts of Channel Capital Research talks to MarketWatch's Greg Morcroft about why the experts got the unemployment number so wrong and whether we're in a recession. (Sept. 5)

China, Japan Inflation in Focus

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:23:00 -0700

Economic heavyweights China and Japan report inflation data next week. China's numbers are expected to cheer investors while the news from Japan may not be so good. Korea's central bank meeting will also draw attention. (Sept. 5)

RNC: McCain Promises Change

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:54:00 -0700

Accepting his party's nomination, John McCain cast himself as an independent-minded reformer on Thursday and said he had the scars to prove it. Video courtesy of Reuters. (Sept. 5)

Ike Weakens, Hanna Death Toll Rises

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:51:00 -0700

The powerful Category 3 Hurricane Ike has weakened slightly as it charges across the Atlantic towards the Bahamas and the U.S. But the death toll in Haiti from flooding after Tropical Storm Hanna has risen. Video courtesy of Reuters. (Sept. 5)

RNC: McCain's Grand Finale

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:15:00 -0700

Republican Presidential nominee John McCain addressed the GOP on the closing day of the 2008 Republican National Convention. MarketWatch's Rob Schroeder reports from St. Paul, MN. (Sept 4)

Moschino Makes Push in U.S.

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:59:00 -0700

Italian fashion brand Moschino opens a new flagship store in New York as part of an aggressive expansion in the U.S. WSJ's Teri Agins looks into the brand's strategy. (Sept. 5)

A Key Insider Buy at Hewlett Packard

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:17:00 -0700

Barron's Online Managing Editor John Kimelman points out that a board member at Hewlett-Packard just made the first insider purchase of H-P shares in the open-market in three years. (Sept. 5)

Stocks Today: Bear Back on Wall Street

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:35:00 -0700

Barron's Bob O'Brien says that there are significant widespread concerns about global economic conditions, with commodities under more pressure, some hedge funds in deep trouble and unemployment at six percent. (Sept. 5)

Will the Dollar Rally Continue?

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:04:00 -0700

Kathy Lien, director of currency research at GFT Forex, discusses how much further the dollar has to rise, the outlook for the euro as well as the relationship between the greenback and oil prices. (Sept. 4)

A Slaughterhouse on Wheels

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:08:00 -0700

Changes to the meatpacking industry have made it costly for small farmers to bring their cattle, pigs and sheep to slaughter. But in Lopez Island, Wash., a mobile slaughterhouse now shuttles from farm to farm. (Sept. 5)

Labor Unrest at Boeing

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:01:00 -0700

MarketWatch's Christopher Hinton gives an update on ongoing labor talks at the aerospace giant and discusses the potential consequences of a strike. (Sept. 4)

Billionaire Branson Chases Sailing Record

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:30:00 -0700

Daredevil and billionaire, Richard Branson of the Virgin Group is now looking to break the Trans-Atlantic sailing record. Join WSJ's Marshall Crook as he spends a day sailing with Branson. (Sept. 4)

Randall Forsyth on 'Prime' Mortgage Crisis

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:01:00 -0700

Barron's Randall Forsyth discusses why the housing crisis is likely to escalate as option-arm mortgages become due. (Sept. 4)

Betting on a Presidential Election

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:52:00 -0700

Do you think you know who is going to win this year's presidential election? If so, you may want to make a wager online. WSJ's Brett Arends reports. (Sept. 4)

ADM Looks Like a Buy Again

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:29:00 -0700

Barron's Online Reporter Naureen Malik says that shares of Archer Daniels Midland are as cheap as they've ever been. (Sept. 4)

Wall Street's Broken Bonus System

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:35:00 -0700

Deals editor Dennis Berman speaks with Mean Street columnist Evan Newmark about his latest column on the broken bonus system on Wall Street. Once a meritocracy, Wall Street is finding it difficult to justify year-end bonuses. (Sept. 4)

Frothy Outlook for Molson Coors

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:56:00 -0700

Chief Executive Officer Peter Swinburn sees growth for Molson Coors amid a wave of industry consolidation, as he eyes cost cuts and stronger sales of craft brands and light beers. (Sept. 4)

RNC: Palin's Big Night

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:25:00 -0700

The GOP rallied around Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin on the night of her speech. MarketWatch's Russ Britt reports from St. Paul. (Sept. 3)

RNC: Sarah Palin Comes Out Swinging

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:00:00 -0700

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin accepts the Republican nomination for vice president at the Republican National Convention. In her speech, she touches on her personal life and then comes out swinging. Video courtesy of Fox News. (Sept. 3)

RNC: Romney on 'The Right Course'

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:27:00 -0700

At the Republican National Convention, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney hails John McCain's ability to repair Washington's partisan environment and restrain the unchecked growth of the federal government. Video courtesy of Reuters. (Sept. 4)

Fiorina on Palin's Qualifications

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:23:00 -0700

Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina speaks at the Republican National Convention about criticisms of Sarah Palin's qualifications for vice president. (Sept. 3)

Swiss Physicists Seek Not-So-Dark Matter

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:17:00 -0700

Physicists at Switzerland's CERN institute, site of the world's largest particle accelerator, are in pursuit of another dimension of space: comedy. (Sept. 4)

What Will Apple Do with iPod?

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:45:00 -0700

Digital-media player is only device the company hasn't revamped recently, and invitations already are out for an event next week. Rex Crum reports. (Sept. 3)

Thomson Discusses High-End Glossy

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:11:00 -0700

The Wall Street Journal is launching a new high-end glossy. Wall Street Journal managing editor Robert Thomson discusses what the company hopes to accomplish with the lifestyle magazine. (Sept. 3)

Small Chocolate Maker Goes Global

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:56:00 -0700

The Chocolate Bar, a New York City-based luxury chocolate maker, is expanding in the Middle East. WSJ's Raymund Flandez reports on the small company's decision to expand overseas rather than domestically. (Sept. 3)

Clooney Holds Obama Fundraiser in Geneva

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 06:53:00 -0700

George Clooney raised nearly a million dollars for Barack Obama in a star-studded gala in Geneva, Switzerland. Video from Reuters. (Sept. 3)

Lieberman Tells Democrats to Vote McCain

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:04:00 -0700

Independent, ex-Democratic, Sen. Joseph Lieberman told attendees at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul that John McCain is his own man and a far better choice than Barack Obama. Video from Reuters. (Sept. 3)

Boss Talk: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:42:00 -0700

WSJ's Matthew Futterman interviews NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell about his management techniques. (Sept. 3)

Google Enters Web Browser Wars

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:28:00 -0700

Google's new Internet browser, Chrome, is a strategic weapon in the company's battle with Microsoft. But prompting consumers to actively choose a browser, rather than use what's installed in their computer, is no easy task. (Sept. 2)

GOP Women on Palin's Fashion

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:50:00 -0700

WSJ.com's Andy Jordan hangs out at Minnesota's Mall of America, where he speaks to Republican women about GOP vice presidential pick Sarah Palin's fashion sense and what it could mean at the polls. (Sept. 3)

GOP Heavyweights Take the Stage

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:39:00 -0700

President Bush appeared via satellite while his father, George H.W. Bush, and his mother, Barbara, watched from the audience. Video courtesy of Fox News. (Sept. 3)

Stocks Today: Bullish Impulses Punished?

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:25:00 -0700

Barron's Bob O'Brien says that Equity Investors peeked out of their bullish caves, thinking all is clear after Gustav slows down. The market may yet punish for bullish impulses. (Sept. 3)

Republican Convention: Day Two

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:33:00 -0700

Hurricane Gustav is no longer a threat, but the convention is still subdued affair. MarketWatch's Rex Nutting reports from St. Paul. (Sept. 2)

A 'Smart' Web Browser From Google

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:31:00 -0700

Google's new Chrome Web browser challenges Microsoft's dominance of the browser market, says Personal Technology columnist Walt Mossberg. The Chrome is innovative and smart, but still has some rough edges, he says. (Sept. 3)

Reshuffle for Republicans

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:44:00 -0700

GOP strategists are reshuffling their campaign not only due to Gustav, but also to run against Washington, NYU's Patrick Egan says. Kelsey Hubbard reports. (Sept. 2)

For Ron Paul, the Other Convention

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:43:00 -0700

Thousands of devotees to Republican Ron Paul gathered in Minneapolis for their own convention. WSJ.com's Andy Jordan crashes the party, and nearly gets chased out. (Sept. 3)

Frustrations for New Orleans Evacuees

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:53:00 -0700

New Orleans narrowly avoided disaster, but evacuees are still finding it difficult to return to their homes as the city's clean-up from Hurricane Gustav begins. (Sept. 2)

RNC: Recapturing McCain's Maverick Image

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:58:00 -0700

With Hurricane Gustav and Sarah Palin dominating headlines, WSJ's Jerry Seib says republicans at the Republican National Convention will now focus their attention on Sen. John McCain, emphasizing his military background and maverick image. (Sept. 2)

Is the Boom in Foreign Stocks Over?

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:33:00 -0700

Barron's Clare McKeen says many investors have tried to escape the troubles at home by putting money to work abroad. International returns are starting to slump. (Sept. 2)

At the RNC, the Delegates Wait

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:33:00 -0700

While delegates to the Republican National Convention wait for regularly scheduled programming, WSJ's Andy Jordan picks their brains over Palin, protesters, and the political implications of Gustav. (Sept. 2)

Airline Stocks Up After Gustav

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:45:00 -0700

Airline stocks rally on a steep post-Gustav drop in oil prices, raising hopes that fuel costs will further ease their grip on the struggling travel industry. Jim Jelter reports. (Sept. 2)

Introducing Tata Motors' 'Nano'

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:57:00 -0800

It's a tiny car, costing less than $3,000 dollars and has become a hit in India. Tata Motors unveils its new mini-car, the NANO. Video courtesy of Reuters. (Jan. 10)

Oil: A Trader's Market

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:07:00 -0700

Volatility makes the oil market one for traders, not investors, says Fadel Gheit of Oppenheimer. Gheit describes the impact of the hurricane season on crude futures and looks ahead to the next meeting of OPEC. (Sept. 2)

Back End of Gustav Lashes New Orleans

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:01:00 -0700

Gustav's landfall wasn't as bad as expected, but the hurricane's back end still knocked out power to most of New Orleans and caused some problems with public services, WSJ's Jeff Bush reports. (Sept. 1)

Party on at the RNC

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:21:05 -0700

Despite calls for a more somber convention, delegates are still enjoying the festivities around the Republican National Convention. Lawmakers, on the other hand, are harder to find at the evening parties. (Sept. 1)

Opening Day at the RNC

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:03:00 -0700

Anticipation over Hurricane Gustav curtailed activity for the opening day of the Republican National Convention. MarketWatch's Robert Schroeder has the report. (Sept. 1)

Protesters Keep Schedule At Republican Convention

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:12:00 -0700

RNC protesters kept to their schedule and were skeptical of McCain's intentions of scaling back RNC events. WSJ.com's Andy Jordan reports from the Minnesota State Capitol Building. (Sept. 1).

Worst U.K. Economy in a Generation

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:01:00 -0700

Nick Parsons, head of markets strategy at NAB Capital, talks to MarketWatch's Bill Watts about controversial comments made by U.K. Chancelor Alistair Darling and Thursday's rate decisions from the ECB and the Bank of England. (Sept. 1)

President Bush Meets With FEMA

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:28:00 -0700

President Bush met with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and stressed that residents of the Gulf Coast should heed evacuation instructions from local officials. Video courtesy of Reuters. (Sept. 1)

Republican Convention Plans Still in Flux

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:39:00 -0700

Plans for the Republican National Convention are in flux as the party awaits news of the impact of Hurricane Gustav. Video courtesy of Fox News. (Sept. 1)

House Minority Leader on RNC

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:25:00 -0700

House Minority Leader John Boehner (R., Ohio) speaks with Jerry Seib about the change in plans for the Republican National Convention in light of Hurricane Gustav and gives his thoughts about Vice Presidential nominee, Gov. Sarah Palin (R. Alaska)...

New Orleans a Ghost Town Ahead of Gustav

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:16:00 -0700

Evacuations and a curfew have turned New Orleans into a ghost town ahead of Hurricane Gustav. Officials say it was all for the sake of prudence and safety, and they got it right, unlike preparations for Katrina, WSJ's Jeff Bush reports. (Sept. 1)

Four Men on a Tugboat Ready to Ride Out Gustav

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:19:00 -0700

Four men on a tugboat have ignored evacuations and intend to ride out Hurricane Gustav on their boat, WSJ's Brian Aguilar reports. (Sept. 1)

Cuba Cleans Up After Gustav

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:17:00 -0700

Residents in Cuba clean up after Hurricane Gustav while New Orleans braces for the storm. Video courtesy of Reuters. (Sept. 1)

Gustav To Test New Levee System

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:51:00 -0700

The storm surge from Hurricane Gustav will face levees repaired since Katrina, though some work is said to be behind schedule. Video courtesy of Fox News. (Aug. 31)

Gustav Update From Republican Convention

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:17:00 -0700

MarketWatch's Rob Schroeder updates on how Republicans in the Twin Cities for their convention are shifting their agenda in response to Hurricane Gustav. (Aug. 31)

New Orleans Evacuated As Gustav Nears

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 15:09:00 -0700

New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin tells residents to get out of the city, as the hurricane leaves Cuba in chaos and heads toward the U.S. Gulf Coast. (Aug. 31)

Thai Leader Refuses To Leave

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:32:00 -0700

Thailand's Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej says he will not resign despite mass protests demanding he leave. Video from Reuters. (Aug. 31)

National Guard Unit Readies for Gustav Relief Efforts

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:12:00 -0700

Watch as a National Guard unit readies itself for relief efforts ahead of Hurricane Gustav. Video courtesy of Fox News. (Aug. 31)

New Orleans Empties Ahead of 'Mother of All Storms'

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:15:00 -0700

Calling Gustav the "mother of all storm," New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin orders a mandatory evacuation of his city three years after it was flattened by Katrina. Video from Reuters. (Aug. 31)

Looking Ahead: Short, Full Week

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:33:00 -0700

John McCain's speech at the Republican convention may run into the NFL's kickoff game as well as Hurricane Gustav. There's also two rounds of jobs data. Stacey Delo reports.

Employers Respond to Rising Gas Prices

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:24:00 -0700

Employers are going beyond carpools and shuttles to help workers deal with gas prices, looking to offer four-day workweeks and more telecommuting options. Anthony Lazarus reports. (Aug. 29)

John McCain Picks Sarah Palin

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:10:00 -0700

John McCain picked first-term Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate, adding a little-known but reform-minded woman to his ticket. Video courtesy of Fox News. (Aug. 29)

John Kimelman on Amerco and Sallie Mae

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:34:00 -0700

Barron's Online Managing Editor John Kimelman says that insiders are finding value in shares of Amerco, the parent of U-haul, and Sallie Mae. (Aug. 29)

After Katrina, In Search of Coffins

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:21:00 -0700

After Katrina hit Louisiana, Mike and Barbara Mudge went to work on recovering bodies, coffins and vaults displaced from cemeteries by the hurricane. Stephanie Chen reports. (Aug. 30)

Savings Plan Helps Mom Launch Business

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:04:00 -0700

See how one single mother of three turned $2,000 in savings into a consulting business. Andrea Coombes reports. (Aug. 29)

From Muppets to Digital Puppets

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:53:00 -0700

Jim Henson Company has created some of history's greatest puppets, including Kermit the Frog, but it's latest character, Sid the Science Kid, is completely digital. WSJ's John Jurgensen reports. (Aug. 30)

A Bottom-Up Look at Hanesbrands

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:01:00 -0700

Barron's Alexander Eule says investors should consider slipping into apparel maker Hanesbrand's struggling shares. Hanesbrands' mass-market, nondiscretionary focus positions the company for tough times. (Aug. 29)