European and Asian markets also post gains, as traders digest a string of earnings reports and await manufacturing data. See full story.
Updates, advisories and surprises
A roundup of the latest corporate earnings reports and what companies are saying about future quarters. See full story.
Stocks to watch for Tuesday: Ford, GM, BP
Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co. will likely see some increased trading activity on Tuesday, joining the market spotlight with BP PLC, Pfizer Inc. and United Parcel Service Inc., all of which report earnings. See full story.
Asian stock markets trade mostly higher
Asian stock markets are mostly higher, with trading in China choppy ahead of this week’s Lunar New Year holiday and after data painted a mixed picture of its manufacturing sector. See full story.
Dollar softens as data spark buying in euro
The U.S. dollar loses safe-haven luster as strong manufacturing data from the euro zone and the U.K. drew buyers into the single currency and the pound. Currency traders still keep an eye peeled on developments out of Egypt. See full story.
MARKETWATCH COMMENTARY
At least one sentiment indicator is still showing that there is a healthy amount of skepticism out there — which would be bullish from a contrarian point of view, reports Mark Hulbert. See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
A recent study shows many 401(k) plan sponsors aren’t offering a feature that some regard as a necessary ingredient of a best-in-class 401(k) plan. And that got us wondering. What are the best features for a 401(k) plan? See full story.
