U.S. consumers in economic driver’s seat

MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

Investors will get a better idea of how Americans feel about the economy through reports this week on consumer confidence and individual spending. Economists are watching to see if a jump in gas prices starts to weigh on the mind of consumers. See full story.

Money moves 5 doomsayers are making now

They are sentries at the stock market�s wall of worry, warning investors to prepare for another epic crash for debt-laden economies. But with U.S. stocks at levels not touched in several years, most of Wall Street isn�t seeing much cause for alarm. See full story.

Money moves 5 doomsayers are making now

They are sentries at the stock market�s wall of worry, warning investors to prepare for another epic crash for debt-laden economies. But with U.S. stocks at levels not touched in several years, most of Wall Street isn�t seeing much cause for alarm. See full story.

U.S. stocks enter strong quarter�s home stretch

U.S. stocks� lackluster performance this week has thrown a question over the first quarter and the month -- will they end with a bang, or with a whimper? See full story.

Stocks to watch Monday: Cal-Maine, AOL

Among the stocks that could see active trade in Monday�s session are Cal-Maine, AOL and KB Home. 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

Looking for great summer travel deals? The trick to finding vacation-season savings is to know where the deals are (think Florida and Spain) and to know when to find them (shop for tickets and fly midweek). See full story.