The selection of economic advisers by the top presidential candidates reveals policy differences among Democrats. Read more..

By LOUIS UCHITELLE - The New York Times

Among the investing cognoscenti, Edward S. Lampert is often mentioned in the same breath as Warren E. Buffett, but a recent investment in Citibank might tarnish that reputation. Read more..

By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED - The New York Times

Gadget-fixing is adapting to the modern era. Web sites can help users find and share solutions that can save a device from the landfill. Read more..

By PETER WAYNER - The New York Times

As television and movie writers entered the third day of their strike against Hollywood producers, the walkout continued to complicate matters for the networks. Read more..

By BRIAN STELTER and EDWARD WYATT - The New York Times

The suggestion that oil cease being traded on commodity exchanges is based on a widely held belief that investors are artificially driving up oil prices. Read more..

By HEATHER TIMMONS - The New York Times

Stock markets plummeted and the dollar sank today as investors grew skittish over rising oil prices and the prospect of a substantial U.S. economic slowdown. Read more..

By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM and PETER S. GOODMAN - The New York Times

It’s hardly a done deal, but if BHP Billiton succeeds in acquiring its rival mining giant Rio Tinto, it would be a tie-up for the record books. Deal price tags have not been this high since 2000, a banner year for megamergers that brought us the union of America Online and Time Warner. Read more..

By DEALBOOK - The New York Times

A biochemical geneticist’s story demonstrates how recalls come about, in a time when they are becoming routine. Read more..

By KEITH BRADSHER - The New York Times

Hopes for a market rebound dimmed today as shares stayed in the red, extending yesterday’s 360-point swoon, with technology shares falling hardest of all. Read more..

By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM - The New York Times

Even as oil prices surge, the housing market contracts, Wall Street reels and multibillion-dollar deals falter, small businesses are helping to buoy the economy. Read more..

By BRENT BOWERS - The New York Times