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Romney handily wins Nevada Republican caucus

Republican frontrunner easily defeats Newt Gingrich in the Nevada Republican caucus, building his lead in his bid for the party’s nomination to challenge President Barack Obama in November.


Mortgage Tornado Warning, Unheeded

Inspired by a personal experience, a businessman began delving into the practices of the mortgage industry, including Fannie Mae. His findings have been prescient.

Strategies: I.P.O. Euphoria, Without Much Memory — Strategies

Amid the Wall Street excitement over Facebook’s planned initial public offering, it may be a good time to take a look at I.P.O. history.

Fair Game: An Investment Wipeout That Didn’t Have to Happen

An investor won an arbitration case over money lost in a complex security. But he’s still angry at financial institutions.

Russia, China veto U.N. resolution against Syria

U.S. President Barack Obama calls on Syria’s president to step down accusing the regime of murdered hundreds of its own citizens on Friday.


Thousands of Russians protest Putin’s candidacy

Demonstrators turn out in below-freezing temperatures to protest the prime minister’s bid for another presidential term.


NewsWatch: U.S. stocks follow win streak with focus on Europe

Cisco, Coca-Cola, Disney and Visa are among bellwethers set to report results amid expectations for market gains to continue; resolution of Europe’s debt crisis is expected to drag on.


Top Ten: MarketWatch’s top 10 stories of the week

The weekly highlights cover a broad range from Amazon to Facebook and from politics to payrolls.


NewsWatch: U.S. stocks cheer surprisingly good jobs data

U.S. stocks leapt Friday, propelling the Nasdaq index to an 11-year high, as Wall Street embraced the nation’s jobless rate dropping to a three-year low.


Auto Review: 2012 Honda CR-V EX-L

Honda’s thoughtful redesign of the best-selling CR-V has produced a solid, well-made crossover at a reasonable price, says Ron Amadon.


Asia Markets: Asia investors watching for China price data

Asian investors will be waiting for Chinese consumer price data due out Thursday to gauge the likelihood of more monetary-policy easing from Beijing.


Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks follow win streak with focus on Europe

Cisco, Coca-Cola, Disney and Visa are among bellwethers set to report results amid expectations for market gains to continue; resolution of Europe’s debt crisis is expected to drag on.


Your Money: Want Better Car Insurance Rates? You Have to Make the Call - Your Money

A retiree qualified for lower car insurance premiums, but found that out only after a chance piece of mail prodded him to call his insurer.

Micron CEO dies in plane crash

Steve Appleton, the chip company’s chief executive, is dead after a small plane crash in Boise, Idaho. Micron names president Mark Durcan interim CEO.


Micron CEO dies in plane crash

Steve Appleton, the chip company’s chief executive, is dead after a small plane crash in Boise, Idaho. Micron names president Mark Durcan interim CEO.


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