Apple earnings surge on blow-out iPhone sales

MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

The consumer-electronics giant�s earnings more than double on strong sales of the iPhone as well as the iPad. See full story.

CEOs pessimistic about global economy: survey

With Europe�s sovereign-debt crisis still unresolved, few chief executive officers are optimistic about the global economic outlook this year, according to a survey released Tuesday by PricewaterhouseCoopers International on the eve of the World Economic Forum�s annual meeting in the Swiss Alps. See full story.

IMF cuts global growth outlook, cites euro fears

The International Monetary Fund cuts its forecast for global economic growth, citing growing financial strains and rising downside risks tied largely to the euro zone�s ongoing sovereign debt crisis. See full story.

IMF cuts global growth outlook, cites euro fears

The International Monetary Fund cuts its forecast for global economic growth, citing growing financial strains and rising downside risks tied largely to the euro zone�s ongoing sovereign debt crisis. See full story.

World economy remains accident prone

Risks are rising that Europe�s problems could spiral out of control, leading to a severe recession in Europe and sluggish growth elsewhere, reports Rex Nutting. 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

Gold has been one of the greatest investment stories of the decade, and despite some recent weakness, its safe-haven appeal is likely to continue. But regardless of the price gyrations in gold futures and demand, do we really know what the cost of gold is in human terms? See full story.