According to Reuters, US car sales are expected to have fallen in October.
Reuters writes that China has approved the trading of stock futures.
Reuters reports that Google (GOOG) is in talks with Sprint (S) about the wireless carrier marketing it G-phone handsets.
Reuters writes that Wal-Mart (WMT) will begin its big holiday discounting period about three weeks ahead of the normal date.
The Wall Street Journal writes that the CEO of Bear Stearns (BSC) faces sharp criticism for being out of his office during the days when two hedge funds failed.
The Wall Street Journal writes that China raised fuel prices amid a shortage in some areas.
The Wall Street Journal writes that IBM (IBM) will spend over a billion to improve its data security management business.
The New York Times writes that Citigroup’s (C) financial problems could force it to lower its dividend.
The New York Times writes that a new $75 billion superfund will not resuscitate troubled investment funds.
The New York Times writes that two senior executives left Citi yesterday as fears increase that the bank may report more losses.
Barron’s writes that shares of Rambus (RMBS) fell on weak results.
CNN Money writes that Chrysler will cut over 2,000 temporary and salaried workers.
Douglas A. McIntyre