Recession or Slowdown?

The monthly employment report—out soon—may tell the tale. Action Economics' figures predict growth that's anemic but still positive

Funds: Running with the Bears

As recession looms, investors could do worse than to hedge their positions using bear-market mutual funds, which bet against upturns in the market

What Bernanke Didn't Say

In his first congressional appearance since intervening to prop up Bear Stearns, the Fed chief refused to call it a bailout—nor would he say there's a recession

Analyst Actions: LoJack, Chordiant Software, Omega Healthcare

S&P Picks and Pans: National City, Expedia, Mesa Air

Analysts' opinions on stocks in the news Wednesday

Stocks Set to Open Higher

A better than expected reading on the March ADP employment report lifted sentiment as traders awaited Bernake's testimony before Congress

Movers: Best Buy, Monsanto, Lojack, CarMax

Wednesday's stocks in the news