U.S. stock market looks to maintain uptrend
Last Update: 2/19/2011 1:00:13 AM
After a third straight week of gains, Wall Street will begin the holiday-shortened week with Wal-Mart reporting results before Tuesday’s open.
SPX,  DJIA,  WMT,  BRCD

High stakes in tiny Bahrain
Last Update: 2/19/2011 4:47:13 AM
Turmoil in the island nation reverberates through industries beyond the Gulf.
CVX

West Australian Newspapers to buy Seven Media
Last Update: 2/20/2011 3:17:05 PM
The $4.2 billion deal is expected to create Australia’s largest diversified media business, firm says.
AU:SVW,  AU:WAN,  KKR

Fortescue Metals to appeal ASIC ruling
Last Update: 2/20/2011 7:28:49 PM
SYDNEY (MarketWatch) -- Australian iron-ore miner Fortescue Metals Ltd. said Monday that it will launch a High Court appeal against a decision made by the Federal Court that found the company mislead investors. The charges were brought by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission against the firm and its chief executive Andrew Forrest. The case relates to public statements made by the company in 2004 concerning deals with Chinese parties that were never completed.

Stocks in focus Tuesday: Wal-Mart, H-P
Last Update: 2/20/2011 10:00:59 AM
A roundup of stocks likely to see action in Tuesday’s session.
WMT,  HD,  HPQ,  M,  MDT,  NYX,  NDAQ,  ICE,  DE:DB1,  DBOEY