European shares fell on Monday, pressured by losses for financials as investors continued to fret about the health of the banking sector. See full story.

Economic Preview: No sign of bottoming as data seen plunging lower

You know things are bad when the best economic news over the coming week is likely to be a report showing that consumers paid higher prices for goods and services. See full story.

The Spiral: Japan's deflation sapped spending, but made bargains

As some economists now fear the U.S. economy could be teetering on the brink of a deflationary spiral, Americans can look to Japan’s experience for some idea of what could lie ahead. See full story.

Market Snapshot: Stocks to cut their apron strings with Washington

U.S. stocks, at the beck and call of Capitol Hill in the past month, get a chance to cut those ties in the week ahead, as Congress heads home and a smattering of corporate and economic releases take over the calendar. See full story.

Weekend Investor: Health-care stocks bandage wounded investment portfolios

Health-care stocks have performed better than their counterparts in other industries due to steady demand, strong earnings and finances, and expectations of industry consolidation. See full story.

TaxWatch: Breaks in stimulus bill may require some tax planning

If you ever needed a reason to sit down and do some tax planning, the new $787 billion fiscal stimulus bill -- including some $300 billion in tax breaks -- is a good one. See full story.

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