Olympus Stylus 820 Compact Digital Camera

This camera is only water-resistant, unlike Olympus's dunkable Stylus SW models, and its buttons emphasize style over function.

HP Photosmart R742 Compact Digital Camera

The inexpensive R742 is a cinch to use, but its image quality could be better. Comes in silver, black, and dark blue.

HP Photosmart R742 Compact Digital Camera

The inexpensive R742 is a cinch to use, but its image quality could be better. Comes in silver, black, and dark blue.

Motorola Slides to Third in Mobile Phones, Study Says

Motorola is in third place behind Samsung in the worldwide mobile phone market, research firm Gartner says.

Gmail Works Fine on iPhone, Blanks on Windows Mobile

Windows Mobile Gmail fans worry about a known glitch in the mobile e-mail offering that hasn't been fixed by Google.

Motorola Slides to Third in Mobile Phones, Study Says

Motorola is in third place behind Samsung in the worldwide mobile phone market, research firm Gartner says.

Gmail Works Fine on iPhone, Blanks on Windows Mobile

Windows Mobile Gmail fans worry about a known glitch in the mobile e-mail offering that hasn't been fixed by Google.

Verizon's Move Called an Opening for Industry

Verizon Wireless's plan to open up its network to third-party devices and applications gives a boost to the whole U.S. mobile data industry, according to observers.

Verizon's Move Called an Opening for Industry

Verizon Wireless's plan to open up its network to third-party devices and applications gives a boost to the whole U.S. mobile data industry, according to observers.

Pulte's Good News Not Good Enough

The company says its homebuilding business is holding up this quarter, but nervous investors still sold the shares Monday

Are Stocks Signaling a Recession?

Not necessarily; market slides don't always mean economic rout. Still, S&P offers defensive strategies—and stock picks—for antsy investors

Time to Hedge Your Home?

Housing prices continue to slide, and analysts see more declines ahead. Should you hedge against a housing crash by betting on a futures market?

The Economy: Consumers' Gloom Thickens

The Conference Board figures show a big November drop in buyer confidence, though spending decisions have yet to be affected

Holiday Shopping the Smart Way

New sites that help you research electronics and video games, a few gift ideas, and help tying your shoelaces.

Holiday Shopping the Smart Way

New sites that help you research electronics and video games, a few gift ideas, and help tying your shoelaces.

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S&P Picks and Pans: Morgan Stanley, Merrill, Citi, TiVo, Staples

Analyst opinions on stocks making headlines Tuesday

Abu Dhabi's Citigroup Bargain

The emirate's investment arm grabs a chunk of the financial giant, as U.S. woes offer tempting buys for cash-rich, Gulf state funds

Analyst Actions: Citigroup, Activision, Arbitron

Opinions from analysts around Wall Street on Tuesday