Money Minute: Retail Sales, Mortgages, Oil

After hibernating since last fall, shoppers may be crawling out of their caves to restock their pantries.

Your Money: Avoiding Investment Scams

As the economy continues to deteriorate, a number of investment scams have been uncovered. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney looks at a few tools available to help you avoid getting ripped off.

AP Top Stories 03.04.09

Government homeowner rescue plan detailed; Clinton says Israel "unhelpful" in home demolition; Referee says he saw no police during Pakistan convoy ambush; Knighthood for Ted Kennedy.

US Auto Sales Drop at Least 40 Pct

Major automakers' U.S. sales continued their deep slump in February, putting the industry on track for its worst sales month in more than 27 years.

March 3: Stocks Lower, but Trading More Stable

Stocks have extended their losses in an erratic session as investors wrestle with the reality that the economy is still far from a recovery.

AP Top Stories 03.03.09

One missing boater rescued, 2 NFL players among 3 still missing; Family of man killed by BART officer file lawsuit; Madoff seeks to keep Manhattan apartment; Gandhi's glasses to go on auction block.

Money Minute: HSBC, Oil, PCs

European bank HSBC will cut 6,100 jobs in the United States and will shutter its consumer loan businesses here.