Japan recovery: Heroic bid may yet fall short

MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

Nearly a year after a monster earthquake set off a chain-reaction of tragic events, Japan serves as a reminder of not only how far it has come from the catastrophic aftermath, but also how much more difficult its task remains. See full story.

Japan�s tsunami, quake reverberate one year later

One year ago, on an otherwise unremarkable Friday afternoon, the worst earthquake in Japan�s recorded history triggered a tsunami that washed ashore on the northeast part of Japan�s main island. See full story.

Looking for gas price impact on retail, CPI data

What�s having the bigger impact on the economy, rising gas prices or lower utility bills? That question will be answered in part by the week�s reports on retail sales and consumer prices. See full story.

U.S. stock market outlook: Greece fades, Fed looms

After riding the Greek debt roller coaster for more than two years, U.S. investors may finally get some respite next week as Greece closes a chapter in its debt saga, allowing the market to focus on the Federal Reserve. See full story.

Stocks to watch Monday: Green Mountain, Starbucks

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc., Quest Software Inc. and Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. are among the Friday stock movers that could see active trading on Monday. 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

Higher fees are sneaking into the overall cost of most mortgages. But given ultralow interest rates these days, it�s likely few borrowers will notice. See full story.