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

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

Movers: Citigroup, Staples, Activision, Bidz.com

Tuesday's stocks in the news

Stocks Rebound on Citi News

Abu Dhabi's vote of confidence in the troubled financial giant gave investors some comfort, though economic data show more deepening gloom