Market Gawk

Producers are enjoying remarkable pricing power due to a supply shortfall that can’t be easily met with imports

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The end of Taiwan’s lost decade may be in sight, with presidential elections this weekend seen heralding a change in the Asian island’s fortunes. No matter which candidate emerges victorious in the Saturday vote, the result is expected to usher in an era of improved relations with China and help bring an end to what some analysts say has been 10 years of meandering for Taiwan’s stock market and its economy.

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SAN DIEGO (MarketWatch) — Now that Visa is off to a rousing start, we can’t let the largest-ever IPO in the U.S. entirely off the hook.

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HONG KONG (MarketWatch) — Japanese shares extended gains Monday, with automakers such as Nissan Motor Co. gaining on a weakened yen and hopes the automaker can beat its annual sales forecast.

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Surgery centers that cater to healthier patients who can go home the same day are popping up in many parts of the country, raising questions about their financial impact on hospitals and their potential for conflicts of interest.

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Falling stocks are roadblocks to a comfortable retirement. At times like this, when the path looks especially rocky, it’s tempting to reduce your regular contributions to a 401(k) portfolio or other automatic investment plan.

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