8:56pm: Dow's 730 point plunge spooks investors as concerns about a painful recession grow. (more)
7:53pm: Hank Greenberg declines to answer questions in civil case about his role in a transaction with General Re that resulted in convictions of others. (
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6:35pm: A handful of companies manage to rise above the crowd Wednesday, despite the market's second-worst drubbing since the 1980s. (
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5:35pm: Investigation will involve several government agencies including the FBI, SEC and FDIC. (
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5:08pm: Ahead of the last presidential debate, voters in battleground New Hampshire are focused on the stalling economy. (
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4:32pm: The rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage has spiked recently, and it may climb higher thanks to the government's massive rescue efforts. (
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4:17pm: Adding to their economic plans, McCain and Obama make new proposals to ease strains on jobs, investments and housing. (
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4:02pm: As the price of crude tumbles from the summer's record highs, what will become of the push to increase drilling? (
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3:35pm: The New York AG says he has the power under state business law to review and possibly rescind inappropriate spending. (
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2:27pm: Beige book shows business conditions weaken across nation, as stressed consumers decrease their spending. (
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2:03pm: Restrictions on compensation at banks taking government help are historic - but they may not do much to hold down CEO pay. (
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1:52pm: McCain wants to cut capital gains tax in half to 7.5% for two years. Obama wants to raise it to 20% for wealthier investors. Experts say neither move would have much impact. (
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1:49pm: New reports say the carmaker has had talks with several international automakers. (
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1:35pm: Disappointing retail sales point to slower demand from U.S. consumers and businesses. (
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1:17pm: Airline says purchase of Boeing 787s to boost fuel efficiency of fleet. (
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12:55pm: Banks are expected to report another dismal third quarter despite decent results from JPMorgan and Wells. Still, some areas of the economy are holding up. (
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12:16pm: Fed chairman says policymakers now have 'tools' to fix financial crisis but that economy will take time to rebound. (
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12:09pm: Meet the No. 3 social networking site, growing by leaps and bounds thanks to its focus on Spanish-speaking countries. (
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11:43am: Global markets slide as recession fears dominate. Currency traders shy away from risk amid the turmoil. (
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11:38am: Automaker says more than 200,000 vehicles need a fix, models include Altima, Infiniti, Murano and Rogue. (
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11:32am: Both candidates should be ready to answer tough questions on how they'd handle the crisis. (
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11:10am: The Federal Trade Commission said antitrust regulators have approved Bank of America's $34.9B purchase of Merrill. (
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11:09am: The $700 billion bill offers more than just relief for the banking system - it's a sweet deal for John Q. Taxpayer too. (
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11:00am: The airline posted a $50M net loss in the third quarter, down from a $220M profit last year. (
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10:36am: Blue-chip indicator drubbed 733 points - 2nd biggest point loss ever - as recession fears resurface. (
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10:28am: The retail brokerage reported third-quarter profits of $304M, down from $1.53B last year, but beat analysts' expectations. (
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10:03am: President calls the government a 'passive investor' in banks, says he is confident in a long-term recovery. (
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9:44am: The producer price index, a measure of inflationary pressures, fell 0.4% in September, matching analyst expectations. (
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9:33am: The past month's financial meltdown spooked small business owners, but poor sales - not credit problems - remain their top concern, a new poll finds. (
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9:04am: The automaker is in trouble, but even Chapter 11 would be better than hooking up with Chrysler. (
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8:39am: Sagging auto sales pace September downturn, as consumers pare back on all but health needs and gasoline. (
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8:22am: Sportvision brought TV sports the strike box and the yellow first-down line. On deck: bringing fans inside real-time pro games. (
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8:19am: The bank reports that net income declined 25% but earnings beat forecasts; says merger with Wachovia on track to close by year's end. (
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8:08am: San Francisco Fed President Yellen acknowledges what Bernanke and others generally try to avoid in describing U.S. economy. (
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7:56am: Nation's biggest drink maker exceeds 3Q expectations, buoyed by strong sales in emerging markets. (
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7:43am: Bank-to-bank lending rates dip for the second day in a row as lenders show more confidence. The easing comes a day after the government unveils its plan to buy equity in banks. (
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7:42am: Financial services firm sees increase on fee revenue, sale of stake in CitiStreet. (
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7:23am: Banking giant stays profitable but net income plunges 84% on charge related to WaMu purchase. CEO Dimon warns of 'reduced earnings' ahead. (
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6:17am: Stocks slip as investors await Bernanke speech, mull JPMorgan's cautious outlook. (
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6:13am: Crude falls to $75.94 a barrel, analysts say $50 oil possible. (
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6:02am: The economy is in trouble - so are the roads, bridges and trains it depends on. Here's a close look at how the candidates would fix the problem. (
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5:16am: eBay overpaid, but Skype's a good business. Buyers? Maybe Microsoft, Google, or a big telco. (
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4:34am: With $3.2 billion in debt, the county that is home to Alabama's largest city is about to go bust. How the credit crisis went South. (
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4:31am: This isn't the first time stocks have been declared dead, and it won't be the last. But a well-diversified portfolio always makes a comeback. (
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4:22am: Most Asian markets end lower, as investors resume worrying about the global economy. (
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