French voters head to the polls

MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

French voters headed to the polls Sunday to cast ballots in the first round of the country�s presidential elections. 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.

Growth, deals key for Australian copper firms

Growth is the key to smart exposure to the Australian copper sector amid dwindling global supplies, while takeover rumbles suggest now may be the time to get a foothold in select stocks, fund managers say. 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.