If Detroit Falls, Foreign Makers Could Be Buffer
Experts say the foreign carmakers could take control of the industry and its supplier network more quickly than is understood.

Ringmaster’s Vision Builds Big Apple Circus
Paul Binder has infused the circus performance art with compassion and care.

Family Dinner in China’s Countryside
A look inside the Duan family’s culinary customs.

5 ways to tame your market fears
Lisa DeAngelis and Randall Cobb look like investing geniuses right now. While the S&P 500 has dropped more than 40% since last year’s peak, the Atlanta couple’s retirement portfolio is sitting pretty, earning 4% or so a year.

The bear market goes global
Is the international investing game over?

Looking Ahead
Economic events for the week of Nov. 17, 2008.

Money Trail: He’s Baaaack! Tom DeLay Hailed as GOP Hero
Despite scandal and an indictment, ‘the Hammer’ is big in Minneapolis.

The 3-step retirement check-up
A market dip in the years before retirement can be scary, but bailing out of stocks isn’t the answer. Here’s how to make sure you’re still on track.

Fidelity Investments to cut 1,700 more jobs (Reuters)

Reuters - Fidelity Investments, the world’s biggest mutual fund company, told employees on Friday it will cut a further 1,700 jobs on top of 1,300 already announced.

Bailout? Some banks say, ‘No thanks’
Not every U.S. financial company is running to the government for help.