Employment Picture Not Good, But It's Been Worse
Behind the happy headlines, a generous adjustment, temp hiring and plenty more reasons to think U.S. employment still suffers.

Stocks Escape Early Doubts
Afternoon rally puts blue chips up on Procter & Gamble outlook. Dell drags down computer sector.

Rating The Retailers
Stocks to own as the nation's big stores prep for earnings season.

Rocky Quarter For REITs
Write-downs and accounting changes are behind a disappointing batch of earnings.

A Cogent Argument
Can investors get as much of a bargain from the low-price telecom as its customers do?