Consumer confidence falls in May

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A gauge of U.S. consumer confidence declines for a third month, with gloomier views in May on present and future conditions, the Conference Board reports Tuesday. See full story.

Home prices flat in March: Case-Shiller

U.S. home prices are unchanged in March but remain at a post-recession low, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller 20-city composite index. See full story.

Cameron irritates as euro�s High Noon approaches

By annoying other leaders with his crass comments, U.K.�s David Cameron seems very unlikely to be able to play a constructive role as an honest broker as the Greek crisis comes to a head, writes David Marsh. See full story.

Time to bet on the euro

Many will dismiss out of hand the possibility that the euro could stage a powerful rally against the U.S. dollar. But contrarians are not fazed by the incredulity of a particular position. On the contrary, that�s when they often begin to get interested. See full story.

U.S. stocks rise, with economic data in focus

U.S. stocks rise early Tuesday, with hopes of an improvement in economic data overshadowing concerns about Spain�s banking sector and Greece�s position in the euro zone. See full story.

MARKETWATCH COMMENTARY

Time was small investors couldn�t get enough shares of a hot IPO. Now with Facebook, there are so many nobody knows where they might end up, including in our portfolios. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

When it comes to IRAs, timing is everything. Robert Powell looks at five rules that could derail your retirement-savings plans. See full story.