U.S. stocks rise on economic data

MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

U.S. stocks tally mild gains as economic reports continue to offer reassurance to investors contending to mixed messages from corporate America See full story.

Gold futures edge higher as dollar pulls back

Gold futures extend gains as the dollar eases and on the view that central banks will keep monetary policies loose for some time. See full story.

Dollar slips; Germany�s Ifo gauge boosts euro

The dollar trades lower as stronger-than-expected jump in Germany�s Ifo business climate index boosts the euro. See full story.

Treasurys slip, company debt market improves

Treasury prices slip and companies continued to take advantage of low interest rates in order to issue more debt. See full story.

H-P, MetroPCS highlight tech action

Reaction to earnings reports leads to diverging directions for PC giant, discount wireless carrier 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

Americans are falling behind on savings and need to catch up. Here�s how. See full story.