The Dow Jones industrial average fell more than 3 percent amid uncertainty about the government bailout plan and a sharp decline in the value of the dollar. Read more..

By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM - The New York Times

Major A.I.G. shareholders were scrambling to see if a better deal was possible than the anticipated restructuring under the Federal Reserve. Read more..

By MARY WILLIAMS WALSH - The New York Times

Discussions with the Bush administration have addressed measures such as increased oversight and aid for homeowners at risk of foreclosure. Read more..

By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN - The New York Times

Struggling recently with high costs and tight credit, the small twin-engine jet maker said it would begin manufacturing in Russia. Read more..

By MATTHEW L. WALD - The New York Times

Many mortgage experts say the government would have a difficult time modifying mortgages even if it were eager to do so. Read more..

By EDMUND L. ANDREWS - The New York Times

Microsoft said it would buy back $40 billion of its shares, H.P. would repurchase $8 billion in shares and Nike said it would take on $5 billion. Read more..

By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM - The New York Times

The budget lodging chain seeks to capitalize on the popularity of country music among its customers. Read more..

By STUART ELLIOTT - The New York Times

Nearly all the major banks and large insurance companies are on the list of companies that regulators are protecting from short-sellers. Read more..

By MICHAEL J. DE LA MERCED - The New York Times

Not only are retailers grappling with a sputtering economy, but the credit crisis is making it harder for them to finance operations. Read more..

By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM - The New York Times

For much of the past decade, the Taiwanese manufacturer operated in relative obscurity as a contract manufacturer for many carriers. Read more..

By MIGUEL HELFT and LAURA M. HOLSON - The New York Times