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Seven Days That Shook Wall Street

A look back at the historic—and often scary—events that changed the U.S. financial system forever

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Believe it or not, now may be just the time to put your money into mortgage bond funds.

—Chris Palmeri, Hot Property

The big issue confronting media companies isn't letting their videos show up all over the Net, it's how do they make money when they're showing up all over the Net?

—Heather Green, Blogspotting

Money-market funds are considered one of the safest places to park cash. But that, like everything else in this wild market, is being challenged.

—Lauren Young, Investing Insights

It's hard to believe any employer would ban Web use completely. Such rules seem overly stringent for employees who are likely already working far more than 9 to 5.

—Jena McGregor, Management IQ

The chaos on Wall Street this week makes one thing clear: Any small business owner planning on a year-end pickup or a booming holiday season needs to revise those plans.

—John Tozzi, The New Entrepreneur

I found the new Microsoft "I'm a PC" ads somewhat less satisfying than the ads featuring Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates.

—Peter Burrows, Byte of the Apple

Here are two real questions about the bailout fund: Will this plan work? And will it avoid a deep recession? The short answers: Yes it will work, and no, a deep global recession is inevitable.

—Michael Mandel, Economics Unbound

Are today's young entrepreneurs kinder and gentler than their forebearers?

—Steven Berglas, Business_at_work: Staying Entrepreneurial

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Financial Crisis: Washington Pulls Out the Stops

The Administration and Congress prepare an unprecedented rescue plan to reassure investors and protect financial stocks

Plus: Paulson Oversees Historic Government Intervention

It's Not the Short-Sellers

Investing Insights blogger Matthew Goldstein says short-sellers are an easy target for regulators but not the main problem

Plus: Look Ma, No Shorts! Fear-Free Financials

Small Business Owners Deal with the Financial Crisis

Experts offer guidance on banks, credit unions, business loans, labor, pricing, insurance, and equity investments

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ExecutiveSummary

In a bid to reassure investors, the Fed will expand its bailout efforts to money-market funds. Plus, other news from around the Web

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Spielberg Signs Movie Deal with India's Reliance

The director leaves Viacom's Paramount studio for a $1.2 billion deal to launch his own filmmaking company with the India entertainment group

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Stan Kroenke: The Sports Mogul You Never Heard Of

Coming Oct. 2, BW's Power 100 ranks the most influential people in sports business. Here's a peek at Stan Kroenke, whose holdings include the St. Louis Rams