News Corp. profit climbs 65%

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Media conglomerate News Corp. said Wednesday that its fiscal second-quarter profit rose 65% on increased earnings at its cable-television networks and film and television studios. See full story.

Americans still sold on homeownership

Despite the beating that home prices have taken over the last five years, Americans are still optimistic about their own housing situation, a new poll shows. See full story.

U.S. stocks end with slight gains; Caesars jumps

U.S. stocks clear losses to tally moderate gains after as deal reportedly in the works for new financial plan between Greece and the European Union and International Monetary Fund. See full story.

Treasury 30-year yields hit highest since October

Treasury prices recover the government�s sale of 10-year notes and some indication that Greece would agree to stringent reforms in order to secure more financial aid. See full story.

Ready to bet on small-company growth stocks?

As the economy starts to show signs of expansion, it�s time to look closely at stocks likely to benefit, specifically small company growth stocks. 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

What�s the State of Retirement in the U.S.? It�s plagued with problems involving Social Security, contribution rates and more that need fixing now. See full story.