Wall Street rose moderately early Tuesday, with investors getting some encouragement that the Federal Reserve's plan to buy massive amounts of corporate debt will help unclog the credit markets. The markets showed some signs of easing. (Oct. 7)
Neal Lipschultz, Dow Jones Newswires managing editor, discusses the credit freeze and if the rescue plan can get credit flowing again.
Many say the Securities and Exchange Commission didn't enforce Wall Street Laws.
Markets will be waiting to hear from Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke today, reports CNBC's Steve Liesman
Germany's DAX index opens over 1.5 percent higher after suffering record losses the previous day, ending 7 percent down.
The Wall Street veteran discusses how to set the bailout in motion.
Jim Cramer points out the risks investors face when they choose to do nothing and advises selling.
It's day two at the NABE conference, where the group is waiting for Ben Bernanke to speak, reports CNBC's Steve Liesman
Activist hedge fund manager Bill Ackman reacts to the government's response to the turmoil, with CNBC's Becky Quick
The latest developments in Europe, with CNBC's Michelle Caruso-Cabrera
Jim Cramer explains why Dan Dicker's plan to use the Chicago Mercantile Exchange as an open market for credit default swaps is right on the money.
Dan Fitzpatrick examines three stocks viewed on RealMoney.com. Today's stocks include Wachovia Bank, Goldman Sachs and Apple.
The government has said there is reason to believe Petters schemed investors out of more than $3 billion since 1995, Sue Turner reports (1:54).
The Dow starts at another record low today. When the final bell sounded last night, the Dow Jones industrial had lost almost 370 points. Concerns about the economy will take center stage in Nashville tonight as Barack Obama and John Mccain square off in their second presidential debate.
Asian markets showed signs of life on Tuesday, after investors cheered a big interest rate cut by the Australian central bank. The cut is aimed at alleviating an unfolding global credit crisis. (Oct. 7)
All eyes are on Wall Street after a volatile day with the Dow closing below 10,000, Liz Hur reports.
Investors bracing for more whiplash on Wall Street on Tuesday. They are hoping the Federal Reserve steps in with more help to prevent Monday's horrific slide. CBS 2's Jay Dow has more.
The Federal Reserve's Central Bank will also be paying interest to commercial banks on their Federal Reserve accounts. All this to help businesses grow and help you get a car or house loan.
The Australian Stock Market soared on the news of the interest rate cut.
Wall Street joined in a worldwide cascade of despair Monday over the financial crisis, driving the Dow Jones industrials to their biggest loss ever during a trading day.
Tom Petters, former CEO of Petters Group Worldwide, is sitting in the Sherburne County Jail waiting for a stop in court on Tuesday. Investors who say they were cheated started filing lawsuits against the businessman, Esme Murphy reports (2:14).
Stock markets across the globe were in disarray early Tuesday morning in reaction to Monday's turmoil on Wall Street. Lou Young reports.
Is America headed toward a depression? That's the question being asked by most people watching Wall Street. CBS4's Sharrie Williams spoke with an economist and a man who remembers what the 30s were like.
Wall Street is one indicator of the state of the economy. But the San Francisco-based global garage sale that is Craigslist could be a better one.
Economist breaks down the layers of debt culminating in the financial crisis.
What needs to happen to stop this stock market rollercoaster? KING 5's Brad Goode, who worked for CNBC for several years covering the markets and economy, has more on what the experts are telling him.
Nervous investors drove markets all around the world down as they wait to hear details about the $700 billion economic bailout approved by Congress last week. KING 5's Don Porter reports.
Duke economics professor John Coleman, who opposed a federal bailout of the financial industry, discusses the latest turmoil on Wall Street.
Trouble on Wall Street is equaling trouble for Sen. John McCain in the polls. CNN's Bill Schneider reports.
U.S. blue chips closed below 10,000 for the first time since October 2004 as growing worries of a global economic recession knocked the wind out of investors around the world.
With the Dow's frantic trading session, worried investors have many questions. CBS 2's John Slattery was able to get some answers from a business expert.
There is a sliver of light in all this darkness of a failing economy and falling stock market: the Mall of America is seeing an uptick in sales. So how is that possible? Darcy Pohland reports (2:09).
The Dow fell precipitously, but rallied back late, ending the day down 369 points. The Nasdaq closed down 84, and the S&P fell 42 points. CBS 2's Alexis Christoforous has more.
Candidates address the plunging stock market and express their commitment to turn the economy around.
The UK's top share index has chalked up its biggest one-day points fall ever.
Wall Street suffered through another extraordinary and traumatic session Monday, with the Dow Jones industrials plunging as much as 800 points their largest one-day point drop before recovering to close with a loss of 370. (Oct. 6)
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled below 10,000 for the first time in 10 years. CBS 2's Pamela Jones reports with reaction from Chicago investors with questions on how to secure their financial future.
Tulane business expert Mark Rosa discusses another bad day on Wall Street, what's causing it and what an investor is to do.
The cheers as the stock market opened this morning quickly turned sour as stocks plunged and local economists tried to reassure everyone that an end was in sight. But how much lower can it go? KDKA's Jon Delano reports.