By MarketWatch
MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE
A Democratic member of the House of Representatives was shot in the head Saturday at a campaign event in Tucson, according to media reports. See full story.
U.S. stock investors ready for earnings start
Markets next week are apt to be focused on earnings as the first trickle of numbers from the last quarter of 2010 comes in. See full story.
Stocks end first week of year higher
Stocks slide Friday but still manage to end the first week of trading in the new year higher.. See full story.
In charts: Underemployment, ADP, ISM
MarketWatch’s weekly graphical summary of top economic indicators shows improving labor market activity, even though the jobless rate remains very high by historical standards. U.S. and U.K. services activity also under microscope. See full story.
Stocks to Watch Monday: Alcoa, Genzyme
Alcoa and Tenet Healthcare are among the companies whose shares may actively trade in Monday’s session. See full story.
MARKETWATCH COMMENTARY
The stock market over the last couple of centuries has exhibited particular strength between Christmas and New Years. And, since that strength has been most pronounced in countries that celebrate Christmas, this strength can genuinely go by the name “Santa Claus Rally.” See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
The number of jobs in the U.S. economy now is about the same as 10 years ago. See full story.
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