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U.S. stocks rise ahead of Fed meeting

U.S. stocks rally as a drop in housing starts supports optimism that the Federal Reserve might stimulate the economy. See full story.

It's closer than you may think

The fiscal cliff may be six months away, but it is already affecting the U.S. economy, writes MarketWatch's Irwin Kellner. See full story.

U.S. housing starts fall in May, but permits surge

U.S. builders started work on new homes in May at a slightly slower pace compared to the prior month, government data show, but the number of permits issued for future construction jumped to the highest level in nearly four years. See full story.

Day Two for J.P. Morgan's Dimon on the Hill

With J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.'s chief Jamie Dimon set to testify on Capitol Hill for the second time about the big bank's more than $2 trillion credit derivatives trading loss, Democrats and Republicans on Tuesday were split over the implications of the trade. See full story.

So long, suckers -- I'm leaving Wall Street

After 15 years in New York City covering Wall Street, David Weidner is leaving. He leaves 15 observations on the industry he's hated to love and loved to hate. See full story.

After 15 years in New York City covering Wall Street, David Weidner is leaving. He leaves 15 observations on the industry he's hated to love and loved to hate. See full story.

When it comes to IRAs, timing is everything. Robert Powell looks at five rules that could derail your retirement-savings plans. See full story.