Weekly Roundup: MarketWatch's top 10 stories, Nov. 19 - 23

	Weekly Roundup NOVEMBER 23, 2012 MarketWatch's top 10 stories, Nov. 19 - 23 By MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Fiscal cliff? Worries over the debt crisis in Europe and waning growth in China? No problem on Wall Street: In a holiday-shortened week markets rallied 3% or more. Driving trading on a shortened Friday session were encouraging economic data out of Germany and China, as well as reports of American consumers flocking to stores and websites to get a start on holiday shopping. Earlier in the week, major indexes got a boost as hopes rose that the U.S. fiscal cliff — the automatic tax hikes and spending cuts that are scheduled to kick in Jan. 1 — can be averted. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) climbed 172.79 points, or 1.4%, on Friday, ending the week at 13,009.68. For the week the Dow rose 3.4% — its best week since June 8. The S&P 500 Index (SPX) closed higher to 1,409.15, gaining 3.6% — its largest weekly percentage gain since June 8. The Nasdaq Composite Index (COMP) rose to 2,966.85, leaving it 4% higher for the week. Don't miss our video preview for the coming week:  Europe's week ahead: Greek aid, Catalonia votes — Anthony Lazarus, news editor 10 people who led us to the 'fiscal cliff' With our political leaders locked in a fiscal struggle that threatens to throw the economy off a so-called cliff and into recession, you might be wondering how we got to this place. It took strong national leaders to foster the heady mix of greed and guilt that brought us to this spot. 10 people who led us to the 'fiscal cliff' Why are retailers ruining Thanksgiving Retailers are wrecking holiday time for shoppers and shop workers alike. Why are retailers ruining Thanksgiving? SEC alleges largest-ever insider-trading scheme A hedge-fund manager and a doctor are at the heart of what securities regulators said Tuesday may be the largest insider-trading scheme ever pursued, a case that now has implicated one of the highest-profile investors on Wall Street. SEC alleges largest-ever insider-trading scheme How H-P was duped in Autonomy deal When Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ) unveiled its plan to buy Autonomy Corp. in August 2011, then-Chief Executive Leo Apotheker called the British firm "a highly profitable and globally respected software company, with a well-regarded management team and talented, dedicated employees." How H-P was duped in Autonomy deal. Who killed the Twinkie? The fall of this storied cake truly is an American business tragedy. From junk food to junk finance, another iconic brand has fallen to changing times and economics. Ironically, it's a company that's starving to death, writes David Weidner. Who killed the Twinkie? More dividend games seen as fiscal cliff nears As Washington scrambles for a solution to avoid some $500 billion in automatic tax hikes and spending cuts in the new year, watch for more companies to play around with their dividend as investors shy away from high dividend-yield stocks. More dividend games seen as fiscal cliff nears When aging parents need your help Pay close attention to your aging parents on a holiday visit this year. Does the normally tidy house now seem neglected? Is there hoarding? Do you notice memory problems, confusion or physical unsteadiness? When aging parents need your help Why Intel has to go outside for next CEO Intel Corp. (INTC) is probably going to have to break with its long tradition of promoting its chief executive from inside the company for the first time in its 44-year history, writes Therese Poletti. Why Intel has to go outside for next CEO 10 things mutual-fund companies won't say Runaway pay, powerful lobbies and rising fees are diminishing the value of the humble mutual fund. 10 things mutual-fund companies won't say. Black Friday results a useless indicator Waiting with bated breath to find out how retailers fared on Black Friday? Don't bother, according to Mark Hulbert. Black Friday results a useless indicator Get the latest news on our mobile site: http://www.marketwatch.com/m MarketWatch has sent you this newsletter because you signed up to receive it. To ensure you receive this newsletter in the future, please add marketwatchmail.com to your list of approved senders. Sent to: kumaresan.selva.blogger@gmail.com Unsubscribe | Subscribe Copyright 2012 MarketWatch, Inc. All rights reserved. MarketWatch, the MarketWatch logo, and BigCharts are registered trademarks of MarketWatch, Inc. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy (updated 6/26/07). MarketWatch - Attn: Customer Service, 201 California St., San Francisco, CA 94111