U.S. stock futures higher ahead of jobless claims

MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

U.S. stock futures trade slightly higher on Thursday as investors awaited a closely watched report on weekly jobless claims See full story.

Housing takes another step out of the cellar

Housing looks to be climbing out of the sub-basement, but it�s a long way from heading up the stairs to expansion, writes Kathleen Madigan. See full story.

Housing takes another step out of the cellar

Housing looks to be climbing out of the sub-basement, but it�s a long way from heading up the stairs to expansion, writes Kathleen Madigan. See full story.

Housing recovery for real? Deutsche Bank says yes

Of course the National Association of Realtors are cheerleaders. But the data released by the real estate agent trade group, along with other housing and economic indicators, has turned the opinion of one major Wall Street house. See full story.

The mortgage settlement: A borrower�s guide

The record $26 billion foreclosure-abuse settlement that states and the Obama administration reached last week with five big banks is supposed to help more than 1 million U.S. homeowners. Here are answers to borrower questions about eligibility and whom to contact for help. See full story.

MARKETWATCH COMMENTARY

Instead of acknowledging that banks have become a part of government, we keep pretending they are private institutions, writes David Weidner. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

Americans are falling behind on savings and need to catch up. Here�s how. See full story.