Money Minute: Unemployment Rate Jumps

The unemployment tops 10 percent, homebuyers get tax credit extension and DVD price wars begin.

Money Minute: Improving Retail Sales

Retail sales are picking up, even among sellers of luxury goods, new jobless claims drop and a new program to help people hold onto their homes.

AP Top Stories 11.04.09

November 4: Detectives set to tear down walls of rapist's home; New report says kidnap suspect improperly supervised; 2nd day of Philly transit strike and bald bears at German zoo.

Money Minute: Opel, Interest Rates, Merck

General Motors has decided not to sell its European Opel division after all.

Money Minute: Ponzi Plea; Buffet Deal, More

The longtime auditor for disgraced money manager Bernard Madoff has pleaded guilty to securities fraud and other charges.

Money Minute: Manufacturing on the Rise

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

AP Top Stories 11.01.09

November 1: Afghan election runoff uncertain after challenger withdraws; Obama promotes NJ governor's bid for re-election; Palestinians accuse Clinton of setting back peace process; NY watch store falls back.