Dell’s largest shareholder opposes buyout deal

MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

Dell�s biggest institutional shareholder opposes the buyout deal, saying it may wage a proxy war to block the plan to take the company private. It says Dell is worth at least $24 per share. See full story.

Storm could raze roofs, raise premiums

Homeowners in the Northeast are bracing for another major storm�the blizzard Nemo, which is expected to dump up to three feet of snow across an area stretching from the New York City metro area to Maine. Here are the damages that often result from a snowstorm and what kind of coverage to expect. See full story.

2013 tax code cheat sheet

In January, Congress passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA). Let�s look at some of the tax provisions that could impact your life this year, and some of the proposals you still have a say in. One person with rational suggestions can make a difference. See full story.

Nuts and bolts of �pretty unusual� Dell deal

Dell Inc.�s plan to take the company private likely faces opposition, but analysts and experts say the deal appears to have been structured in a way that could sidestep legal challenges. See full story.

Could Microsoft be the next Dell?

Could Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer follow Michael Dell�s lead? It sounds far-fetched, and maybe it is. But in this environment, thanks to the madness of Wall Street and the low-interest climate created by �Helicopter Ben� Bernanke, anything is possible. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

The market�s recent strong run has brought out the buyers, but also the bears � with a growing number of high-profile investing pros suggesting the better-than-expected results and a return to record highs is leading lambs to slaughter. See full story.