Money Minute: Manufacturing on the Rise

Manufacturing sees better times, Ford's surprisingly strong earnings and a good sign for home sales.

Money Minute: Stress Tests, Ford, Chrysler

Leaked results of the government's stress tests of 19 large banks are boosting investor confidence in the financial sector.

Money Minute: Manufacturing, Ford, TALF

Manufacturing activity contracted at a slower-than expected pace in April, raising hopes that the steep plunge that began last fall may be moderating.

Money Minute: Sun, Ford, A123

Shares of Sun Microsystems took a steep dive Monday, falling more than 23 percent on news that IBM withdrew its acquisition offer over the weekend.

Money Minute: Deficit, Ford, OPEC

The federal deficit soared to $765 billion in the first five months of the budget year, well on its way to hitting the Obama administration's projection of a record annual imbalance of $1.75 trillion.

Money Minute: GE; Ford, OPEC

General Electric is affirming its 2008 outlook but is not providing any annual or quarterly guidance for next year. The AP's David Melendy reports.