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Measuring value of the dollar depends on view

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:23:00 GMT

With the value of the U.S. dollar a controversial topic in some quarters, one market strategist says the greenback’s worth largely depends on how one views it, with two indexes telling markedly different stories.

After Hours: Gymboree up after forecast; Men's Wearhouse down

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:18:00 GMT

Shares of the kids' retailer climb late as the higher end of the forecast tops Wall Street’s projection, while the clothier falls after quarterly sales come in lower than expected.

'Volcker rule' may not hit Goldman stock: analyst

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:48:00 GMT

The “Volcker rule” and other proposed regulation looming over Wall Street may not hit shares of Goldman Sachs because the stock already reflects such risk, analyst says.

Earnings Watch: Updates, advisories and surprises

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:31:09 GMT

A roundup of the latest corporate earnings reports and what companies are saying about future quarters.

Search data reflect Yahoo concern, Microsoft gains

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:29:00 GMT

A pair of reports published Wednesday point to Yahoo’s weakening grasp on its share of the U.S. search market and significant gains by deep-pocketed Microsoft.

Canadian Markets: Canadian stocks inch higher on Chinese data

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:24:00 GMT

Canada's main stock index snaps a two-session skid, ending higher on news of increasng domestic consumption in China, a major market for Canadian commodities.

OnLive to launch cloud-based game service in June

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:18:00 GMT

OnLive Inc., a start-up company that made a splash last year when it unveiled a video-game streaming service, says the service will be launched on the market on June 17.

Movers & Shakers: Wednesday's biggest gaining and declining stocks

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:13:00 GMT

MarketWatch's daily rundown of major gainers and decliners in the U.S. stock market.

Retail Stocks: American Eagle, J. Crew set mixed retail tone

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:09:00 GMT

Retail stocks hold steady in early trading, with American Eagle Outfitters and J. Crew Group pulling the sector in opposite directions in the wake of their quarterly reports.

NewsWatch: U.S. stocks gain as investors bid up banks

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:05:07 GMT

U.S. stocks edge higher for a second straight day thanks to a rally in the financial sector led by American International Group and Citigroup, which conducted a successful offering of $2 billion in securities.