U.S. stock gains hinge on Apple, blue-chip results

MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

First-quarter earnings enter their second big week of the season with the likes of Apple, Exxon Mobil and Chevron dominating a stage shared with French election results and U.S. economic data. See full story.

5 stocks market detectives have locked up

Many stock investors focus on quarterly earnings expectations. But for veteran stock-market detectives, the 10-Q holds more meaningful clues to a company�s health, writes Matt Andrejczak. See full story.

5 stocks market detectives have locked up

Many stock investors focus on quarterly earnings expectations. But for veteran stock-market detectives, the 10-Q holds more meaningful clues to a company�s health, writes Matt Andrejczak. See full story.

Investors turned traders give up their edge

The trading mentality prevalent in today�s stock markets has converted Wall Street fundamental analysts to reaching conclusions and giving advice based on short-term technical factors. See full story.

Kia�s hybrid sets new commuter standard

Faithful readers know I would never bury the lead, so here it is: The Kia Optima Hybrid is my pick for the best commuting sedan under $35,000. See full story.

MARKETWATCH COMMENTARY

Instead of acknowledging that banks have become a part of government, we keep pretending they are private institutions, writes David Weidner. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

A few years ago, experts warned Americans against counting on the equity in their home to fund their expenses in retirement. But six years later, some are telling retirees and pre-retirees they should consider many tactics, including reverse mortgages. See full story.