U.S. stocks derailed by European concerns

MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

U.S. stocks decline, with Wall Street pessimism growing on prospects of concrete results from a meeting of European leaders later in the week. See full story.

Monday�s biggest gaining and declining stocks

MarketWatch�s daily rundown of stocks making sizable moves in the U.S. stock market. See full story.

Gold ends higher as investors await EU summit

Gold kicks off the week on a stronger note, as step in ahead of a potentially important European Union summit later in the week. Silver�s the big winner Monday. See full story.

Oil drops nearly 2% with Europe in focus

Oil futures drop as investor focus turns to a European Union summit later in the week and concerns about a tropical storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico are cast aside. See full story.

Downsized Wall Street licks its wounds

Economic and regulatory uncertainties spell fewer jobs, but big bucks still hold allure for some. See full story.

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