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(Redirect in 11 seconds) Skip this ad » [#] Bulletin Investor Alert Home News Viewer Markets Investing Trading Deck Personal Finance Retirement Economy Industries Portfolio Watchlist Alerts Games SEARCH Aerospace Airlines Banks Biotech Cars Computers & Electronics Energy Food & Beverage Internet Media Metals Pharma Retail Software Telecom Industries Latest Industry News Wal-Mart's Mexico chief to step down MEXICO CITY--The Mexican unit of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Friday that its chief executive plans to step down in 2015, as Wal-Mart struggles to boost sales and customer traffic in one of its largest international markets. 10:37 a.m. Today 10:37 a.m. Oct. 18, 2014 S&P 500 /conga/industries/main2.html 28078 In Energy » Washington Gas Energy Services and Sterling Planet Present More Than $11,000 to Pennsylvania Environmental Council at Abington Friends School Tree Planting Washington Gas Energy Services and Sterling Planet Present More Than $11,000 to Pennsylvania Environmental Council at Abington Friends School Tree Planting 9:00 a.m. Today 9:00 a.m. Oct. 18, 2014 Galileo Petroleum Completes Share Consolidation Galileo Petroleum Completes Share Consolidation 7:08 p.m. Oct. 17, 2014 Venezuela Vulnerable to Oil’s Fall Fears among investors grow that Caracas could default its debt, as crude’s decline exacerbates the country’s recession and widespread consumer shortages. 3:29 p.m. Oct. 17, 2014 In Banking » President Obama’s credit card alert happens to 40% of people Experts say incidents where cards are rejected are on the rise. 5:46 p.m. Oct. 17, 2014 Moody's cuts Russia's sovereign rating by one notch to Baa2 SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Moody's Investors Service on Friday lowered Russia's sovereign rating by one notch to Baa2 and maintained a negative outlook. "The first driver for the downgrade of the Russian government's debt ratings to Baa2 relates to the longer term damage the already weak Russian economy is likely to incur as a result of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and, relatedly, the additional sanctions imposed against Russia," said the rating agency in a statement. It also cited the deterioration in Russia's foreign-exchange position due to capital flight and low oil prices. 4:42 p.m. Oct. 17, 2014 U.S. stocks rally; Dow snaps 6-day losing streak U.S. stocks rally on Friday, recovering most of the deep losses of the roller-coaster week, which had been colored by concerns about global growth and the spread of Ebola. 4:34 p.m. Oct. 17, 2014 /conga/modules/sixwide-divider.html 3095 In Technology » Despite woes, NFL gets new Super Bowl advertiser Steve Orr talks to Northwestern University's Tim Calkins about Mophie and the big game. 6:15 a.m. Today 6:15 a.m. Oct. 18, 2014 Bay Area Earthquake 25 Years Later On Oct. 17, 1989, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Northern California, killing 63 people and destroying 11,000 homes. It even stopped the World Series. MarketWatch's Daniel Goldstein reports. (Photo: Getty Images) 5:17 p.m. Oct. 17, 2014 New iPad Lets Users Swap Data Plans The buzziest feature about Apple's new iPad isn't how thin or fast it is, but a SIM card that lets users swap data plans. Thomas Gryta reports on the News Hub. Photo: Apple. 4:13 p.m. Oct. 17, 2014 In Cars » What Are the Most Obnoxious Car Features? When it comes to car features, there's a fine line between awesome and obnoxious. MarketWatch's Quentin Fottrell goes through them with Tanya Rivero on Lunch Break. Photo: Chevrolet 12:57 p.m. Oct. 17, 2014 Tesla: a 'raw deal' for consumers in Michigan's law SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Tesla Motors Inc. has called on its fans to contact the governor of Michigan to urge his veto on a bill that would bar Tesla from selling cars directly to consumers, bypassing dealerships. Consumers got a "raw deal" in Michigan, Tesla said in a blog post late Thursday, and the legislation barring the electric car maker's direct-sales model in the state awaits Gov. Rick Snyder's signature to become law. Tesla's sales model has faced stiff opposition from dealers across the U.S., who say their role is to protect consumers against price-fixing and other ills. Michigan, home to "the Big 3" car makers General Motors Co. , Ford Motor Co. , and the Chrysler Group, is the latest battlefield for Tesla, which has faced opposition to its sales strategy in states such as Texas and New Jersey. Shares of Tesla rose 2.9% on Friday, and looked to end the week down about 1.8%. 10:14 a.m. Oct. 17, 2014 Japan stocks seesaw after previous heavy losses HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Japan stocks seesawed between small gains and losses on Friday morning, after falling heavily in the previous session. The Nikkei Average inched up 0.1%, while the broader Topix index dipped 0.1%. The yen dropped, trading at 106.32 against the dollar from 106.39 a day earlier. Among market movers, semiconductor equipment maker Tokyo Electron Ltd. jumped 2.8%, media conglomerate Sony Corporation climbed 2.5%, electronic component manufacturer TDK Corporation advanced 1.7%, Internet and telecom giant SoftBank Corp. rose 1.6%, and electronics maker Panasonic Corporation added 1.1%. However, financial shares remained weak, as Japanese bank Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc fell further by 1.3%, and life insurer Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Company, Ltd. dropped 1.2%. Auto maker Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. declined 2.1%, and bigger rival Toyota Motor Corp. retreated 1.2%. In other Asian markets, Sydney's S&P/ASX 200 traded 0.9% higher. 8:44 p.m. Oct. 16, 2014 /conga/modules/sixwide-divider.html 3095 In Retail » Wal-Mart’s new everyday low price: A $40 doctor visit Wal-Mart set the industry standard of $4 prescriptions for some generic drugs. Now it is trying to do the same for seeing a doctor. 5:11 p.m. Oct. 17, 2014 What to look for in McDonald’s earnings Investors will be looking to see if McDonald’s can halt the recent trends of flagging revenue and same-store sales, disappointing earnings and a falling share price, when the fast-food giant reports third-quarter results before the market opens on Tuesday. 4:54 p.m. Oct. 17, 2014 Family Dollar should give Dollar General 'even playing field': Elliott NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Family Dollar Stores Inc.'s shareholder Elliott Advisors said Friday the company's board should give Dollar General Corp. an "even playing field" in its latest offer to acquire Family Dollar. Family Dollar has accepted smaller rival Dollar Tree's lower bid and rejected Dollar General's offer, citing antitrust concerns. "It's incumbent on the board to take all steps necessary to assess the deliverability of a superior Dollar General proposal," the hedge fund said in a letter to Family Dollar CEO Howard Levine and its board. Elliott, which owns a 4.9% stake in Family Dollar, also said it's concerned about the board's "expertise and independence." Elliott said it's nominating a slate of seven directors for election at the company's 2015 annual meeting. Family Dollar shares rose 1% in after-hours trading. Dollar General shares were up 1.3%. Dollar Tree was unchanged. 4:46 p.m. Oct. 17, 2014 In Health Care » 25 years after Bay Area quake, most don't have earthquake insurance With premiums and deductibles high, only about 10% of California homeowners opt for earthquake coverage. 5:53 p.m. Oct. 17, 2014 Ebola becomes wild card in U.S. elections As worries about Ebola spread across the nation, politicians engaged in close elections are trying to pin the blame on the opposite party even as they largely agree on what steps to take. 11:24 a.m. Oct. 17, 2014 Repros Therapeutics shares drop on drug application setback Repros Therapeutics shares tumble in premarket trade after the U.S. FDA said there isn’t enough clinical data to hold a previously-planned pre-investigational new drug application meeting. 9:15 a.m. Oct. 17, 2014 Most Popular 1. Slide Show The Filthy-Rich 50: Meet the richest person in each U.S. state 2. 10 things 10 things billionaires won’t tell you 3. 10 things 10 things farmers won’t tell you 4. 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