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Buffett's Clayton Homes hints at housing recovery

Berkshire Hathaway's Clayton Homes, the country's largest producer and financier of manufactured homes, reported on Friday that its second-quarter pretax earnings grew 45% on increased unit sales. See full story.

How to manage volatility as the fiscal cliff looms

As the U.S. hits the one-year anniversary of a debt downgrade, volatility is low. A spike is likely, however, as investors approach the November elections, the debt ceiling, and the "fiscal cliff" at year end. See full story.

How to manage volatility as the fiscal cliff looms

As the U.S. hits the one-year anniversary of a debt downgrade, volatility is low. A spike is likely, however, as investors approach the November elections, the debt ceiling, and the "fiscal cliff" at year end. See full story.

Emerging markets aren't all the same

There are more investment opportunities in emerging markets from which to choose . And that means more competition among capital-seeking enterprises, says Thomas Kostigen. See full story.

MarketWatch top 10 stories, July 30-August 3

The best of MarketWatch for the just completed trading week. See full story.

Just when you thought it was safe to get back into the market, here comes Gary Shilling to throw ice water on your hopes and dreams, writes Howard Gold. See full story.

Most financial advisers have their clients' best interests at heart, but there are a few bad apples. Here's how to protect yourself, and your retirement funds, from rogue brokers and bad advice. See full story.