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Earl loses strength over Canada

Once a hurricane, Earl has lost energy and its tropical-storm punch over Canada, according to U.S. government forecasters.


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NewsWatch: Short week to have some economic impact

Investors will likely focus on consumer credit and jobs in the holiday-shortened week ahead.


Japan prepared to act on yen rise

Japan’s finance minister said Saturday that the country’s government would take action to stem the yen’s rise when needed, according to a published report.


Government may take hit on GM IPO

Taxpayers are likely to lose out on the initial public offering of General Motors Co. stock, according to a report published Saturday.


Stocks to Watch: Stocks to watch: Casey’s, Phillips-Van Heusen

Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Tuesday’s session are Casey’s General Stores Inc., Phillips-Van Heusen Corp., and Flow International Corp. U.S stock markets are closed Monday for the Labor Day holiday.


Obama talks up middle class

President Barack Obama used Saturday’s Labor Day-themed weekly address to stress the focus of his policies toward strengthening the U.S. middle class.


New mortgage-relief plan set for Tuesday launch

The Obama administration on Tuesday will launch its latest efforts to rescue the failing housing market, according to a media report Saturday.


Christchurch under curfew after quake

Authorities ordered an overnight curfew Saturday in New Zealand’s second-largest city, Christchurch, to protect residents from falling debris and other dangers caused by a magnitude 7 earthquake.


Downgraded Earl brushes U.S.

The tropical storm formerly known as Hurricane Earl passed by most of the northeastern U.S. Friday before making landfall on the eastern edge of Canada on Saturday morning.


NewsWatch: Short week to have some economic impact

Investors will likely focus on consumer credit and jobs in the holiday-shortened week ahead.


NewsWatch: Stocks close higher on jobs optimism

U.S. stocks close higher Friday on positive reaction to the latest jobs report.


Top Ten: The week’s Top 10 videos on MarketWatch

In case you missed them, here are the top 10 videos that appeared on MarketWatch for the week of Aug. 30-Sept.3:


Personal Finance Daily: The week’s 10 best Personal Finance stories

In case you missed them, here are the top 10 Personal Finance stories from MarketWatch for the week of Aug. 30 to Sept. 3:


Friday Reading: The Expanding Workday

A look at how the workday is expanding, how to prevent further weakening in the housing market and other consumer-focused items from Friday’s Times.


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