· By Jon Birger
There's more of it today than there ever was this summer. And this time around, it really is making oil more expensive. more
The numbers just keep getting scarier. Sun Microsystems is laying off up to 6,000. For Pepsi Bottling it's 3,150. And that Citigroup figure still sends chills down your spine. So how do you hold on to your job when it seems like no one is safe? more
· By Peter Gumbel
Okay, not really. But its main banks and business tycoons took huge risks and its citizens borrowed to the hilt. Now this island nation is paying the price. more
· By Mina Kimes
The healthcare giant faces a steep patent cliff - but it has the cash to bridge it. more
· By Roddy Boyd
A suit from bankruptcy court shines a light on the unusually close relationship between a collapsed fund and two traders from FTN Financial. more
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Philanthropy
Their crusade to fix schools earned a "needs improvement," so they have a new plan. more -
Careers
Still have a job? There's no better time to focus on relationship building at the workplace. Think of these 25 gift ideas as sound investments in your future. more -
consumer tech
With consumers pinching pennies, prices of Blu-ray players, GPS devices and other tech toys are falling. more -
Fortune 500
Monday's massive rescue package hasn't solved Citigroup's problems, says bank analyst Christopher Whalen. more -
disruptors
Disruptors: By shedding the trappings of a traditional law firm, Axiom's Internet-connected attorneys offer legal services at a deep discount. more -
economy
The feds have poured $45 billion into Citi, but so far even costly half-measures haven't worked during this crisis. more
By Alex Taylor III
General Motors was the Great American Company. But by clinging to the attributes that made it an icon, GM drove itself to ruin. more
Fortune's Alex Taylor III says GM has too many 'middle-of-the-road' brands to compete against foreign car companies. more
By Alex Taylor III
Now that Congress has turned a cold shoulder to a bailout, here's what the failing automaker should do next. more
Jeff Mortimer, chief investment officer of Schwab's mutual funds, says you need to be prepared for a rapid rise in share prices. more
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| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim's Pride Corporation | 0.62 | -45.77% |
| Liz Claiborne, Inc | 2.03 | -28.77% |
| Freddie Mac | 0.86 | -27.12% |
| Trw Automotive Hldgs Corp | 2.64 | -25.84% |
Dec 1 3:58pm ET †
| Index | Last | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 8,149.09 | -8.34% |
| Nasdaq | 1,398.07 | -8.95% |
| S&P 500 | 816.21 | -8.93% |
| 10yr | 108 20/32 | Yield: 2.75% |
Dec 01 4:04pm ET †
| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Unisys Corporation | 0.51 | -24.25% |
| Sanmina Corp | 0.49 | -23.39% |
| Sprint Nextel Corporation | 2.26 | -18.64% |
| Micron Technology Inc | 2.31 | -15.69% |
Dec 1 3:59pm ET †
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