The idea of the clause is to rev up the American economy, but the stimulus bill is full of exceptions, allowing many imports. Read more..

By LOUIS UCHITELLE - The New York Times

Long spurned in the international market, China has invested $41 billion in global oil projects this week alone. Read more..

By DAVID BARBOZA - The New York Times

With its endowment suffering its worst loss in 40 years, Harvard is scrambling to pay its short-term bills. Read more..

By GERALDINE FABRIKANT - The New York Times

Prices advanced for the first time since July, but a severe economic downturn was likely to keep inflation muted in the months ahead. Read more..

By JACK HEALY - The New York Times

Enel, Italy’s biggest utility, agreed to buy a 25.01 percent stake in Endesa from Acciona. Read more..

By BLOOMBERG NEWS - The New York Times

The Kirin Holdings Company of Japan plans to take a 43 percent stake in the San Miguel Corporation’s Philippine beer unit, San Miguel Brewery. Read more..

By BLOOMBERG NEWS - The New York Times

A report raises the question of how fake statements were generated in the absence of any genuine trading. Read more..

By DIANA B. HENRIQUES - The New York Times

White House assurances helped stem some losses after fears that the country's largest banks could be nationalized roiled stock markets. Read more..

By JACK HEALY - The New York Times

Ms. Jacobus was a New York Times Company executive who had headed The Boston Globe and later led the company’s chain of regional newspapers. Read more..

By RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA - The New York Times

A scandal involving securities that were called C.D.’s suggests that even these conservative investments warrant a close look. Read more..

By RON LIEBER - The New York Times