Stock futures steady; earnings, data in focus

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After a long weekend break, U.S. stock-index futures trade cautiously ahead of Wall Street�s open, with existing home sales data, a regional manufacturing index and a crop of earnings all on tap for investors. See full story.

Stock futures steady; earnings, data in focus

After a long weekend break, U.S. stock-index futures trade cautiously ahead of Wall Street�s open, with existing home sales data, a regional manufacturing index and a crop of earnings all on tap for investors. See full story.

8 quirky retirement communities

Some retirees would rather live with people who share their interests�even if it means paying a little more for the privilege. Here, we focus on communities for RV fans, theater buffs, postal workers, artists and more. See full story.

Google expected to gain from ad momentum

Google reports fourth-quarter results next week with analysts expecting in-line results given Internet giant�s online ad momentum. Some confusion remains, given the pending sale of the Motorola Home business. See full story.

IBM expected to post profit recovery

Tech giant expected to get back to earnings growth after a slip in the last quarter, but sales growth remains stagnant. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

Strategies for luxury buyers whose mortgages don�t meet the CFPB�s new standards. See full story.