A Pile of WorriesJan 28, 2012 | 3:02 amAbby Joseph Cohen, of Goldman Sachs, tells Michael Santoli at the 2012 Barron's Roundtable conference that stocks are relatively inexpensive because investors are concerned about corporate earnings, economic conditions in Europe and political uncertainty in the U.S.
Money to SpendJan 28, 2012 | 3:02 amBrian Rogers, Chairman of T. Rowe Price, tells Michael Santoli at the 2012 Barron's Roundtable conference that investors are sitting on a lot of money that earns very little in money-market funds, and are waiting for the right moment to reinvest it in stocks.
Ready to Buy Tech StocksJan 28, 2012 | 3:02 amFred Hickey, editor of the High-Tech Strategist, tells Michael Santoli at the 2012 Barron's Roundtable conference that the 12-year bear market in technology stocks could end this year. He is looking for opportunities to invest in well-known tech companies at discount prices.
Tough Times for InvestorsJan 28, 2012 | 3:02 amScott Black, head of Delphi Management, tells Michael Santoli at the 2012 Barron's Roundtable conference that U.S.
Saving Makes No SenseJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmMarketWatch senior columnist Chuck Jaffe says the Federal Reserve is telling savers now that cash is trash, but many people might not like the alternatives. Photo: Getty Images.
Attack of the Fine PrintJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmSmall print has become a giant menace, costing consumers a $250 million a year. SmartMoney's Missy Sullivan on The News Hub discusses new ways to avoid the typical fine print traps.
Can You Finally Sell Your House This Year?Jan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pmCould the slowly improving economy, more favorable housing market data and record low mortgage rates entice more buyers into the market this year? Amy Hoak on The News Hub looks at what home sellers should know before listing. Photo: AP
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Rosy Pension Forecast Can Be Bad For CorporatJan 27, 2012 | 1:00 pmWSJ 'Intelligent Investor' Jason Zweig visits Mean Street to discuss the rosy - and in many cases, unrealistic - pension fund projection corporations announce based on stock returns. Photo: Getty Images.
Why Now is the Time to Buy a Big-Screen TVJan 26, 2012 | 11:00 amSports fans in the market for a new TV set before the Super Bowl may be in luck: Electronics and retail experts say many current TV sales are some of the best ever -- even beating holiday-season deals. Kelli Grant has details on Lunch Break.
A Pile of WorriesJan 28, 2012 | 2:32 amAbby Joseph Cohen, of Goldman Sachs, tells Michael Santoli at the 2012 Barron's Roundtable conference that stocks are relatively inexpensive because investors are concerned about corporate earnings, economic conditions in Europe and political uncertainty in the U.S.
Money to SpendJan 28, 2012 | 2:32 amBrian Rogers, Chairman of T. Rowe Price, tells Michael Santoli at the 2012 Barron's Roundtable conference that investors are sitting on a lot of money that earns very little in money-market funds, and are waiting for the right moment to reinvest it in stocks.
Ready to Buy Tech StocksJan 28, 2012 | 2:32 amFred Hickey, editor of the High-Tech Strategist, tells Michael Santoli at the 2012 Barron's Roundtable conference that the 12-year bear market in technology stocks could end this year. He is looking for opportunities to invest in well-known tech companies at discount prices.
Tough Times for InvestorsJan 28, 2012 | 2:32 amScott Black, head of Delphi Management, tells Michael Santoli at the 2012 Barron's Roundtable conference that U.S.
Asia Week Ahead: Electronics Giants Post EarnJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmInvestors will find financial results front and center: Sony will dominate early, while later attention will turn to Panasonic, with both reports expected to show the impact of a weaker dollar and natural disasters, including the quake and tsunami in Japan and flooding in Thailand. Reults from Toshiba, Sharp and Hitachi are also due.
U.S. Week Ahead: Exxon, Amazon, jobsJan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pmA new month begins with a barrage of data, from manufacturing surveys to unemployment. Markets also will absorb quarterly results from Exxon Mobil, Pfizer, UPS, Amazon and more.
Dow Posts First Weekly Loss of 2012Jan 27, 2012 | 2:30 pmBlue-chip stocks finished in the red after a reading on domestic economic growth fell short of expectations pushing the Dow to its first weekly loss of the year. Steven Russolillo has details on The News Hub.
Facebook Readies IPO Filing for Next WeekJan 27, 2012 | 2:30 pmFacebook is close to picking Morgan Stanley as the lead underwriter for its initial public offering, a significant step toward what is likely to be one of the biggest-ever U.S.
Nutting: Let's Double-Think That Austerity IdJan 27, 2012 | 12:30 pmMarketwatch.com columnist Rex Nutting has answer for all of the talk of government austerity being proposed by world leaders: if everyone cut back at once, it would be economic disaster.
Morgan Stanley Close to Winning Facebook IPO Jan 27, 2012 | 12:00 pmFacebook could file IPO paperwork as early as Wednesday of next week, and Morgan Stanley is close to winning the "lead left" position in the IPO. Facebook has been valued between $75 and $100 Billion dollars.
Wealth: Succession Tips For Business OwnersJan 24, 2012 | 9:00 amSuccession planning is a crucial step many business owners put off. One adviser gives tips on what business owners need to do.
Can Diversification Really Protect Your PortfJan 9, 2012 | 10:30 amIf Diversification Doesn't Shield Your Portfolio, What Will? Karen Damato joins Paul Vigna on The Markets Hub with the answers. (Photo: Getty Images).
Investing in Mutual Funds Like Running NFL TeJan 9, 2012 | 8:30 amInvesting in mutual funds is a bit like running a pro football team. Everything is fine if you make the playoffs but if a season ends and the numbers are ugly, you want to fire the coach, Chuck Jaffe argues on Markets Hub.
NY Jet's Bart Scott Can Wait To RetireDec 30, 2011 | 5:00 amThe New York Jet's Bart Scott and Merrill Lynch Financial Adviser Reggie Wilkes talk about the challenges pro athletes face when it comes to saving, spending and investing. Dow Jones Wealth Adviser's Veronica Dagher reports.
Gold, Commodities Poised to RiseDec 29, 2011 | 3:00 pmMichael Cuggino, manager of the Permanent Portfolio Fund, says commodities have been oversold. He tells Jonathan Burton that investors in 2012 will boost prices of gold, copper and other commodities to reflect modest, but real, economic growth.
Don't Risk Your Retirement in the Stock MarkeDec 28, 2011 | 6:00 pmMany savers don't realize the risk they're taking in stocks, says Zvi Bodie, author of "Risk Less and Prosper" and finance professor at Boston University. Bodie tells Robert Powell that savers should focus on I-bonds and other low-risk investments.
Wealth: Sell Your Single Stock PositionDec 28, 2011 | 1:30 pmNow may be a good time to sell or reduce your single stock holding. Plus, succession planning for advisers.
Wealth: How To Cut Back SpendingDec 28, 2011 | 1:30 pmTrust often seems like it's in short supply. Here's how a financial adviser can gain a client's trust.
Your 401(k) Investment Menu May Get ShorterDec 28, 2011 | 12:00 amSome companies are reducing the number of investments offered in their 401(k) plan. In this Retirement Adviser panel discussion, MarketWatch's Robert Powell talks with three retirement-plan experts about what this trend means for retirement savers.
