Apple, Pandora losses drag on tech stocks

MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

Multiple concerns weigh down Apple shares, despite one analyst calling the sell-off a �buying opportunity.� Techs helped by gains at H-P and Dell. See full story.

Money-fund reform drives capital offshore: Aguilar

A top Securities and Exchange Commission regulator on Wednesday said a yet-to-be-released agency study raises a concern of his -- that stricter new rules on the $2.7 trillion money-market-fund industry could drive capital to unregulated U.S. and offshore markets. See full story.

An investment for those who shun the market

Stock market investors are wounded and weary from the last 12-year bear and sideways market. Here are some alternative places to stash your nest egg. See full story.

U.S. stocks gain but Apple weighs on Nasdaq

U.S. stocks mostly rise Wednesday, but the Nasdaq Composite falls with Apple Inc., as Wall Street applauds what appears to be a softening of stances in talks to avert the fiscal cliff. See full story.

Apple, Pandora losses drag on tech stocks

Multiple concerns weigh down Apple shares, despite one analyst calling the sell-off a �buying opportunity.� Techs helped by gains at H-P and Dell. See full story.

MARKETWATCH COMMENTARY

The fiscal cliff is a misleading metaphor, writes Rex Nutting. The tax and spending laws will change on that day, it�s true, but the impact will be spread out over many, many months. We�re already feeling the pain. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

Some homeowners are sitting on big gains. But they should consider the potential tax bill before selling. See full story.