Tuesday, November 13, 2012

RIM warns of ‘challenging’ quarters, shares fall

MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

BlackBerry maker�s shares plummet late after the company warns that its financial performance will be challenging in the coming quarters. See full story.

Time to bet on the euro

Many will dismiss out of hand the possibility that the euro could stage a powerful rally against the U.S. dollar. But contrarians are not fazed by the incredulity of a particular position. On the contrary, that�s when they often begin to get interested. See full story.

Cameron irritates as euro�s High Noon approaches

By annoying other leaders with his crass comments, U.K.�s David Cameron seems very unlikely to be able to play a constructive role as an honest broker as the Greek crisis comes to a head, writes David Marsh. See full story.

Euro falls below $1.25 on Spain worries

The U.S. dollar rises toward its strongest level against the euro in almost two years after reports that Egan Jones downgraded Spain�s credit rating. See full story.

Brazil�s moves on currency, rates open debate

Brazil�s government and central bank, worried by the damaging economic impact of high interest rates and an overvalued currency, have taken steps over the last year to weaken the real and loosen monetary policy. See full story.

MARKETWATCH COMMENTARY

A Bay Area gathering of women in tech is hosted by Facebook, where CEO Mark Zuckerberg�s hacker ethic reigns, writes Therese Poletti. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

When it comes to IRAs, timing is everything. Robert Powell looks at five rules that could derail your retirement-savings plans. See full story.

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