The Army’s new recruiting campaign places more emphasis on connecting with young Americans on a closer, more personal level. Read more..

By STUART ELLIOTT - The New York Times

Almost 90 percent of homeowners in Mountain House, Calif., owe more on their mortgages than their houses are worth. Read more..

By DAVID STREITFELD - The New York Times

The bank joined a growing list of financial institutions which are offering a program to help thousands meet their monthly payments. Read more..

By ERIC DASH - The New York Times

Google is tracking the ebb and flow of Web queries like “flu symptoms” in an effort to identify outbreaks. Read more..

By MIGUEL HELFT - The New York Times

Hotels are under such pressure to keep up with their gadget-obsessed guests that they are working with technology companies to regain their edge. Read more..

By SUSAN STELLIN - The New York Times

Economic jitters returned to Wall Street as American markets shaved off early gains and headed into negative territory. Read more..

By JACK HEALY - The New York Times

Some small-business experts are arguing that in a slowing economy, this may be the perfect time to increase marketing budgets — and even prices. Read more..

By PAUL B. BROWN - The New York Times

The report from an administrative law judge at the Securities and Exchange Commission on the investigation into possible insider trading at the hedge fund Pequot Capital Management is at odds with other findings. Read more..

By WALT BOGDANICH - The New York Times

The clinical trial results could represent a significant step in the fight against the bacterium, which is commonly spread in hospitals and is becoming more deadly. Read more..

By ANDREW POLLACK - The New York Times

The meat products producer posted a quarterly profit below analysts’ estimates and predicted a possible loss this quarter, setting off a decline of 10 percent in its share price. Read more..

By BLOOMBERG NEWS - The New York Times