NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Mutual funds that use short-selling and other hedging tactics are billed as attractive ways for retail investors to access the sophisticated market-beating approaches available to institutional and wealthy investors. See full story.

Weekend Edition: As recession goes global, big companies' profits hit hard

Midway through corporate earnings season, more large U.S. companies are warning their overseas businesses -- once an area of strength -- are flagging as the global economy looks headed toward a deep recession. See full story.