Brace for surge in bankruptcies
Although filings in the bay area's region fell last month, they're up 20 percent year to date. More's on the way, experts say.
Market gains reflect ease of attacks
Analysts says the rise in stocks is tied to military success and Americans' feeling of safety.
Court ruling a blow to Visa, MasterCard
A judge rules that agreements with member banks stifled competition in the credit card industry.
Attacks could cost Florida tourism industry $3-billion
Florida's tourist industry stands to lose more than $3-billion in business this year because of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, according to the state's tourist marketing agency.
Business today
TRADING IN POLAROID HALTED: Trading in shares of Polaroid Corp. was halted following a Wall Street Journal report that a filing for federal bankruptcy protection was imminent. Polaroid spokesman Skip Colcord said he couldn't comment on whether the trading halt came at Polaroid's request and declined to comment on the possible bankruptcy filing. Polaroid has seen its core instant film business slip dramatically in recent years. It is rushing to develop new instant printing technology, but analysts have expressed doubts it would be ready in time to save the company from reorganization. Polaroid shares Tuesday closed at 28 cents per share, down 15 cents.
Greenspan's sphere of influence debated
A chorus of critics say the Fed chairman is dipping his fingers into too many pots.
