09-23 BRIEFS Rates on 30-year mortgages rise again (Observer-Reporter) WASHINGTON

09-23 BRIEFS Rates on 30-year mortgages rise again (Observer-Reporter)
WASHINGTON Rates on 30-year mortgages rose a second straight week as financial markets reacted to the decision by the Federal Reserve to keep pushing interest rates higher because of worries about inflation.

Highlights of rising and falling U.S. stocks (Investors.com)
Adobe Systems (ADBE) shares rose 7% after the company said t its quarterly profit climbed 39% as strong demand for its digital-document management and design software pushed revenue 21% higher. See full story.

Frankfurt Motor Show Favorites
Public days for this huge auto show run through September 25, and concept cars continue to be a big draw. Our editors pick their ten favorites.
Editors of MSN Autos

Battle of Hastings (The Deal)
Much of the summer offered the auto parts sector a respite from bankruptcy, but the demise of Hastings Manufacturing Co. is a grim reminder that the vacation is over.

Game programming with J2ME Polish (Java World)
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Fitch to Discuss Hedge Funds, Auto Sector Outlook, Recovery Ratings, and CDO Trends (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Fitch Ratings will discuss the rapidly emerging role of hedge funds in global markets, provide a current outlook on the auto sector in light of rising energy prices, introduce its new default/recovery analysis, and feature a presentation on the collateralized debt obligation sector at two credit seminars to be offered next month in Chicago and New York.

News To Use (Albuquerque Journal)
GOOD QUESTION: Should we have life insurance? GOOD QUESTION: How do I go about choosing a new Internet service provider? An increasing number of kids suffering from stress are making their way to the office of Albuquerque psychologist Scott Blackwell.

Preview: 2006 Honda Civic
The 2006 Civics have a new platform, more expressive styling, more powerful engines and increased safety. The Civic Hybrid is more fuel-thrifty, too.
Ann Job

Huge Ford Recall
Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
Editors of MSN Autos

Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
Mike Meredith