Sep 03, 2010 04:46PM

Latin American Markets: Petrobras climbs as share offering launches

Shares of Petroleo Brasileiro SA are among the top advancers in the Brazilian equity market Friday after the oil giant launches what's poised to be the largest offering of stock on record.

Sep 03, 2010 04:00PM

Top Ten: MarketWatch's Top 10 stories: Aug. 30-Sept. 3

As the week winds down, with stocks having lodged their best pre-Labor Day week in decades, the Dow industrials are back in the black for 2010. Take a look at MarketWatch's top 10 markets, news, feature and personal-finance stories.

Sep 03, 2010 03:17PM

Personal Finance Daily: Good news for Labor Day drivers: Gas prices drop

Driving somewhere this weekend? If so, there?s good news for you at the gas pump.

Sep 03, 2010 03:15PM

Chuck Jaffe: Don't deposit your money into Citigroup shares

Citigroup shares may be expensive at any price, making it the Stupid Investment of the Week.

Sep 03, 2010 02:58PM

Currencies: Dollar pares gains vs yen after ISM services data

The dollar pares gains against the Japanese yen and extends losses against the euro Friday, with the greenback pulling back from stronger levels after a report of slowing in the U.S. services sector last month.

Sep 03, 2010 04:50PM

Review: Updated 2011 Honda Accord is good, but not great

Honda massaged the Accord for the 2011 model year and came up with normal cosmetic tweaks and a notable boost in fuel economy.

Sep 03, 2010 04:40PM

Summer jobs hit all-time low for youths

The worst summer on record for young people who wanted a job is staggering to an end this Labor Day weekend.

Sep 03, 2010 04:17PM

Stocks extend September rally; Dow positive for year

Stocks extended their rally Friday after a relatively encouraging report on the jobs market lifted hopes about the pace of economic growth.

Sep 03, 2010 02:34PM

Corn prices surge to record high amid concerns about yield

Corn prices surged to a record high for the year Friday as traders questioned whether crop yields will fall short of expectations.

Sep 03, 2010 02:28PM

Harley-Davidson, union reach proposed labor agreement

Harley-Davidson Motor Co. and its union leaders have reached a proposed labor agreement that would keep manufacturing operations in Wisconsin ...

Sep 03, 2010 05:07PM

Stocks rally as jobs data spurs optimism

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street closed a stellar week on Friday after recent economic data, including a stronger-than-expected labor market report, bolstered optimism that the economy would not fall back into recession.

Sep 03, 2010 04:33PM

Taxpayers likely to face initial loss on GM IPO: sources

NEW YORK/DETROIT (Reuters) - The U.S. government is likely to take a loss on General Motors Co in the first offering of the automaker's stock, six people familiar with preparations for the landmark IPO said.

Sep 03, 2010 04:24PM

Payrolls data offer ray of hope for recovery

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employment fell for a third straight month in August, but the drop was far less than expected and private hiring was a positive surprise, relieving concerns about a stalling economic recovery.

Sep 03, 2010 08:09PM

China tells state companies to explore Potash bid

TORONTO/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Chinese officials have ordered state companies to meet investment bankers to explore ways to block BHP Billiton's $39 billion bid for Potash Corp, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said.

Sep 03, 2010 06:38PM

Exclusive: American Apparel in talks with restructuring firm

WILMINGTON, Del./SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hipster brand American Apparel Inc is in talks to bring in an outside restructuring firm as the manufacturer and retailer struggles to fix its flagging operations, sources told Reuters on Friday.

Sep 03, 2010 07:35PM

Earl downgraded from hurricane to tropical storm

Earl downgraded from hurricane to tropical storm

Sep 03, 2010 07:02PM

U.S. Govt says no leaking oil at Mariner platform

U.S. Govt says no leaking oil at Mariner platform

Sep 03, 2010 05:25PM

Struggle Intensifies Over California Climate-Law Referendum

Struggle Intensifies Over California Climate-Law Referendum

Sep 03, 2010 04:28PM

Taxpayers likely to face initial loss on GM IPO-sources

Taxpayers likely to face initial loss on GM IPO-sources

Sep 03, 2010 03:29PM

Foreign-Exchange Firm FXCM Files For IPO Of Up To $200 Million

Foreign-Exchange Firm FXCM Files For IPO Of Up To $200 Million

Sep 03, 2010 12:00PM

Roethlisberger suspension reduced to 4 games (AP)

AP - Ben Roethlisberger is getting time off for good behavior.

Sep 03, 2010 07:41PM

Isner, Querrey reach 3rd round, Harrison doesn't (AP)

AP - On his way to victory at Louis Armstrong Stadium on Friday, the highest-seeded American man left in the U.S. Open, No. 18 John Isner, could hear the wild cheering and chanting going on at the adjacent Grandstand in support of another American man, Ryan Harrison, a qualifier who was the lowest-ranked (220) and youngest (18) player still in the tournament.

Sep 03, 2010 04:41PM

Kovalchuk's new $100M Devils deal approved by NHL (AP)

AP - The NHL has signed off on Ilya Kovalchuk's latest contract with the New Jersey Devils.

Sep 03, 2010 07:39PM

Germany's Loew eager for more points in Euro football (AFP)

AFP - Germany coach Joachim Loew said he is looking forward to taking on Azerbaijan at home on Tuesday after his side opened their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign with a 1-0 win over Belgium.

Sep 03, 2010 05:04PM

Morgan gets 8 games for Nats-Marlins brawl (AP)

AP - Nyjer Morgan's wild week has landed him an eight-game suspension, one of nine punishments handed out Friday by Major League Baseball following a brawl between Washington Nationals and Florida Marlins.

Sep 03, 2010 12:02PM

Roethlisberger Suspension Reduced to 4 Games

Steelers QB Roethlisberger has suspension cut from 6 games to 4 by NFL Commissioner Goodell



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Sep 03, 2010 12:02PM

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Sep 03, 2010 07:42PM

Isner, Querrey Reach 3rd Round, Harrison Doesn't

Isner, Querrey move into US Open's 3rd round; Harrison comes close as can be but doesn't



Andy Murray - Hurricane Earl - Meteorology - Weather Phenomena - Earth Sciences

Sep 03, 2010 04:42PM

Kovalchuk's New $100M Devils Deal Approved by NHL

Ilya Kovalchuk is officially a Devil again after NHL approves revised $100M, 15-year deal



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Sep 03, 2010 05:04PM

Morgan Gets 8 Games for Nats-Marlins Brawl

Morgan gets 8-game suspension stemming from Nationals-Marlins brawl; 8 others punished



Florida Marlins - Washington Nationals - Baseball - Sport - Nyjer Morgan

Sep 03, 2010 12:00AM

Johnson, Day atop leaderboard in Boston

Zach Johnson and Jason Day beat up on the TPC Boston and beat the rain at the Deutsche Bank Championship.

Sep 03, 2010 12:00AM

Furyk makes sure he gets to course on time

Sep 03, 2010 12:00AM

Calcavecchia surges into lead with 64

Mark Calcavecchia has used eight birdies for an 8-under-par 64 at Del Monte Golf Course for an early three-stroke lead Friday in the opening round of the First Tee Open.

Sep 03, 2010 12:00AM

Jimenez shoots 61 for lead at European Masters

Miguel Angel Jimenez has shot a 10-under 61 to take a three-stroke lead after the second round of the European Masters.

Sep 03, 2010 12:00AM

Woods takes out $54M mortgage on Fla. estate

Tiger Woods takes out $54 million mortgage on his Florida estate.

Sep 03, 2010 05:27PM

Opening weekend packs plenty of punch on the gridiron

Each Friday during the season, USA TODAY will preview the biggest matchups of the weekend. Opening weekend has five matchups to keep an eye ...

Sep 03, 2010 05:09PM

Steelers have big QB questions in Ben Roethlisberger's 4-game ban

The Pittsburgh Steelers got one clarification Friday when quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's suspension was reduced from six games to four. Their ...

Sep 03, 2010 08:11PM

Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has Tommy John surgery

Nationals rookie phenom Stephen Strasburg had reconstructive elbow surgery Friday that could keep him out of the starting rotation until the ...

Sep 03, 2010 10:34AM

Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan receives eight-game suspension from MLB

UPDATE (1:51 p.m ET) : Njyer Morgan has appealed the suspension.

Sep 03, 2010 06:21PM

Clijsters, Isner and Venus Williams advance at U.S. Open

Samantha Stosur defeated Sara Errani, Elena Dementieva eliminated Daniela Hantuchova, Kim Clijsters rolled over Petra Kvitova and all of them ...

Sep 03, 2010 07:31PM

Frank, Jamie McCourt testify on Friday

Frank, Jamie McCourt testify on Friday

Sep 03, 2010 07:14PM

Pirates pile up runs before holding off Nats

Pirates pile up runs before holding off Nats

Sep 03, 2010 07:10PM

Garza tops O's to kick off Rays' road trip

Garza tops O's to kick off Rays' road trip

Sep 03, 2010 07:00PM

Miller works out of jams, helps sink Braves

Miller works out of jams, helps sink Braves

Sep 03, 2010 06:49PM

Lincecum pays barber a visit

Lincecum pays barber a visit

Strategies to Reduce Taxes on Social Security

Tax planning may ease the tax bite on your benefits.

Fabulous Freebies 2010

Your money is no good here. These 33 quality goods and services won't cost you a thing.

Great Deals in Muni Bonds

Despite a few scare stories, municipal bonds remain among the safest investments.

This Kiplinger 25 Fund Manager Navigates New Turf for Tax-Free Bonds

Municipal-bond issuers face lower ratings and greater risk of default, but investors can still find good values and tax advantages.

6 Steps to Protect Your Home from Hurricanes

You don't have to just sit there worrying about the weather.

Aug 25, 2010 10:00AM

Sky high interest rates? Here's one solution.

You just got a notice from your credit card company saying your interest rate has been doubled or worse. If you owe a large balance on that card, it's going to make your payment go up significantly. How are you going to handle the financial crisis that's going to cause?

Aug 25, 2010 10:00AM

A CAN-SPAM Refresher Course

Remember the CAN-SPAM Act, enacted in 2003? Neither do many email marketers, if the amount of spam clogging email boxes each day is any indication. Here's a quick review of the CAN-SPAM rules.

Aug 24, 2010 10:00AM

8 Ways To Cut Mailing and Shipping Costs

Mailing a letter or two isn't going to break your budget, but if you send out hundreds of letters a month or ship products to your customers, your shipping and postage costs can take a chunk out of your bottom line. Here are eight things you can do to reduce your mailing and shipping costs.

Aug 24, 2010 10:00AM

10 Tie-Died and True Marketing Lessons from the Grateful Dead

Viral marketing and social networking have arrived on the scene after a long, strange trip indeed. The Grateful Dead were much more than a bunch of rock-and-roll geniuses; they were pioneers of the digital age marketing landscape. Get ten of the lessons in this excerpt from Marketing Lessons from the Grateful Dead.

Aug 17, 2010 10:00AM

Security Camera Systems Prevent Crime and Save Lives

Security cameras, especially when used in conjunction with an integrated security system, not only help police identify criminals after a crime, they also help deter crimes from taking place to begin with. Read more >>

Sep 03, 2010 03:00PM

Money Matters

Ever thought of the fact that that Rs. 2 coin that you hand over with such nonchalance may have a story to tell? The RBI Monetary Museum at Fort Mumbai is a place where many such tales may be found.

Sep 03, 2010 03:00AM

What Fiat's Move Means For Warsaw

The Polish government must redouble its efforts to attract foreign investors or select investors more carefully.

Sep 02, 2010 06:19PM

Take-Two Shares Soar

After hours: Ulta Salon and Cooper Companies top estimates; H&R Block narrows loss.

Sep 02, 2010 03:00PM

What's a Hacker's Biggest Fear?

Hackers. Faceless people who deface government Web sites, who can peek into your computer without you knowing. What are they like? We asked Akash Mahajan, a Certified Ethical Hacker, for a few insights into the shadowy world.

Sep 02, 2010 03:00AM

Saudi Arabia's U.S. Ties

The Saudi arms request will likely lock Riyadh and Washington into a close military relationship for 20 more years.

Sep 03, 2010 08:04PM

Report: Blackwater Created Shell Companies

The report Friday night on the newspaper's website says Sen. Carl Levin, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has asked the Justice Department to see whether Blackwater misled the government when using the subsidiaries to gain government contracts.

Sep 03, 2010 07:50PM

Texas Opens Inquiry Into Google Search Rankings

The antitrust inquiry disclosed by Google late Friday is just the latest sign of the intensifying scrutiny facing the company as it enters its adolescence. The review appears to be focused on whether Google is manipulating its search results to stifle competition.

Sep 03, 2010 12:00PM

Obama To Offer Plan To Spur Job Growth

As summer comes to an end this weekend, "Recovery Summer" too sputters to an end. The Obama administration's hopes that the spring's jobs growth would continue were not realized. On Friday, the president said he'd be proposing new plans to give the economy a bit more juice.

Sep 03, 2010 12:00PM

Economic Recovery Still A Long Way Off

The unemployment rate grew in August from 9.5 percent to 9.6 percent. But that's mostly because 114,000 temporary Census jobs ended. The job decline is less than most economists expected as the private sector added 67,000 new jobs last month.

Sep 03, 2010 11:45AM

Allowance Economics: Candy, Taxes And Potty Training

It's hard to get incentives right -- even if you're a professional economist, and you just want to give your kid an allowance.

Sep 03, 2010 07:35PM

Earl downgraded from hurricane to tropical storm

Earl downgraded from hurricane to tropical storm

Sep 03, 2010 07:08PM

KT Corp: To Start Offering IPhone 4 In S Korea On Sept 10

KT Corp: To Start Offering IPhone 4 In S Korea On Sept 10

Sep 03, 2010 07:02PM

U.S. Govt says no leaking oil at Mariner platform

U.S. Govt says no leaking oil at Mariner platform

Sep 03, 2010 06:07PM

Judge denies bail for former Enron CEO Skilling-court document

Judge denies bail for former Enron CEO Skilling-court document

Sep 03, 2010 06:00PM

U.S. inspectors don't find oil leaking at platform

U.S. inspectors don't find oil leaking at platform