Michael Dell and post-PC tech investing

MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

If Dell�s founder indeed has surrendered to the new reality of a post-PC world, investors may soon benefit from a wave of big-cap restructurings that unlock shareholder value, writes John Shinal. See full story.

Swartz was a rebel with a flawed cause

Aaron Swartz made great contributions to our society and challenged our most basic assumptions. But he wasn�t perfect, writes David Weidner. See full story.

Why U.S. might be �a nation of deadbeats�

Consumers have been paying down some debt�but walking away from even more. See full story.

Icahn likes Transocean, should you?

Billionaire and activist investor Carl Icahn has piled up on shares of Transocean Ltd., and wants more. Should you follow in his footsteps? See full story.

Germany wants its gold back; platinum pops

Germany may be ready to bring home its foreign gold holdings, a move that may reflect pressures stemming from the euro-zone financial crisis. Gold prices were moving up on Tuesday, building on prior session gains. See full story.

MARKETWATCH COMMENTARY

The fiscal cliff is a misleading metaphor, writes Rex Nutting. The tax and spending laws will change on that day, it�s true, but the impact will be spread out over many, many months. We�re already feeling the pain. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

Higher U.S. tax brackets may tempt some to follow the French actor�s lead. See full story.