Consumer Pain Is Gallup's Gain

Gallup's new tool gauges consumer confidence daily. Right now, 85% of Americans say economic conditions are getting worse

Is Circuit City Up for Sale?

The electronics retailer reports a slim profit but is rumored to have hired Goldman Sachs to look into possible deals

S&P Boosts Its View on Financial Stocks

The upgrade of the sector to market weight is based on improving fundamental and technical outlooks, with nine stocks earning the top rating

S&P Cuts Ratings on Mortgage Insurers

The agency lowers debt ratings on MGIC, Old Republic, PMI, and Radian amid further deterioration in the housing market

NutriSystem Pulls Its Weight

The diet-plan provider forecasts higher-than-expected revenue for the first quarter as marketing efforts bear fruit

Trex: On Deck for a Comeback?

Shares of the building-products maker have rallied from recent lows as it tries to cut costs and boost efficiency

Analyst Actions: AMD, Novellus Systems, First Marblehead

S&P Picks and Pans: Nokia, AMD, Alcoa

Analysts' opinions on stocks in the news Tuesday

Stocks Open Lower

Alcoa started the first quarter earnings season by disappointing Wall Street, while investors grew more pessimistic on tech firms

Movers: WaMu, Alcoa, AMD, Novellus Systems, Apple

Stocks making headlines on Tuesday