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MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE
A modicum of confidence returned to markets in July, as U.S. and European stocks erased losses inked in the frenzy of prior months and investors took heart that slow growth is better than none at all, dumping gold and the U.S. dollar in light of this more sanguine view. See full story.
How short-selling sleuths spot accounting tricks
As the 2010 second-quarter earnings season wraps up, accounting sleuths are once again scouring the latest reports for disconnects between what company executives are telling investors and what the numbers are saying. See full story.
In Detroit, Obama hails auto-industry growth
Government bailouts paying off, jobs rebounding, president says. See full story.
Analysts expect rebound in July car sales
Surprisingly, consumers are heading to dealerships despite the lack of incentives from auto makers. See full story.
U.S. stocks end July with strong gains
Markets stage a late rally to push into the positive ahead of the close, bucking a slowdown in second-quarter economic growth. See full story.
MARKETWATCH COMMENTARY
Rambus Inc. investors have been dancing a little jig lately because of some legal victories, but they've got a long way to go down litigation road, writes Therese Poletti. See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
As the 2010 second-quarter earnings season wraps up, accounting sleuths are once again scouring the latest reports for disconnects between what company executives are telling investors and what the numbers are saying. See full story.
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