Preview: 2006 Ford FusionFord's most important sedan launch since the

Preview: 2006 Ford Fusion
Ford's most important sedan launch since the Taurus.
Perry Stern

Vital Signs for the Week of Oct. 10 (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
On tap: September consumer price index, industrial production, and retail sales figures, August foreign trade data, October consumer sentiment, and more

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

Debt: consumers juggle big burden (CNN Money)
The American consumer has long enjoyed a healthy dose of borrowing, but the sustained low interest rates of recent years have launched consumer debt to near-record levels.

AMCORE Financial, Inc. Reports 3rd Quarter Earnings (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
AMCORE Financial, Inc. reported diluted earnings per share of $0.50 for third quarter 2005, a two percent increase, compared to $0.49 per diluted share in third quarter 2004.

Concentra Completes Acquisition of Beech Street Corporation; Company Announces Refinancing of Senior Credit Agreement (RedNova)
Concentra Operating Corporation ("Concentra" or the "Company") today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Beech Street Corporation in a $165 million cash transaction.

Budget plan goes to Legislature (The Buffalo News)
Erie County leaders Friday portrayed their government as one in reform, growing leaner and more sensible - but demanding more from taxpayers next year.

Vital Signs for the Week of Oct. 10 (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
Energy prices are still high. Despite an 11% drop in crude oil since the start of September, the spot price of crude remains above $60 per barrel. Now that the winter heating season is around the corner, analysts are worried that demand for heating oil and natural gas will keep the pressure on energy prices.

Tops in Vehicle SatisfactionNissan models are big winners in this

Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
Nissan models are big winners in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
Editors of MSN Autos

Hybrids Are Hot
Automakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
Ann Job

Porsche Cayman S Premieres
The largest show in Europe, the Frankfurt show featured worldwide premieres of 80 concept and production vehicles.
Editors of MSN Autos

Vital Signs for the Week of Oct. 10 (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
Energy prices are still high. Despite an 11% drop in crude oil since the start of September, the spot price of crude remains above $60 per barrel. Now that the winter heating season is around the corner, analysts are worried that demand for heating oil and natural gas will keep the pressure on energy prices.

Vital Signs for the Week of Oct. 10 (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
On tap: September consumer price index, industrial production, and retail sales figures, August foreign trade data, October consumer sentiment, and more

Vital Signs for the Week of Oct. 10 (BusinessWeek Online

Vital Signs for the Week of Oct. 10 (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
On tap: September consumer price index, industrial production, and retail sales figures, August foreign trade data, October consumer sentiment, and more

Preview: 2006 Ford Fusion
Ford's most important sedan launch since the Taurus.
Perry Stern

News from Reuters (The Globe and Mail)
TORONTO (Reuters) - A Canadian judge has ruled Ravelston Corp. Ltd., the insolvent holding company of one-time newspaper baron Conrad Black, can plead not guilty to several U.S. fraud charges in connection with the sale of newspapers.

New Jeep Concepts
Two concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
Editors of MSN Autos

Business briefs, October 13 (Rocky Mountain News)
The former chief executive of Refco Inc., one of the world's biggest commodities brokerages, was charged with securities fraud Wednesday.

AMCORE Financial, Inc. Reports 3rd Quarter Earnings (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
AMCORE Financial, Inc. reported diluted earnings per share of $0.50 for third quarter 2005, a two percent increase, compared to $0.49 per diluted share in third quarter 2004.

Top Sport Utilities on MSN AutosThe most popular sport-utility vehicles

Top Sport Utilities on MSN Autos
The most popular sport-utility vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages during the third quarter of 2005.
compiled by MSN Autos

Hawkish stands of Federal Reserve and ECB will not slow down commodity inflation driven by Asia it will just further (India Daily)
The hawkish stand of the Federal Reserve is regrettable. When commodity inflation driven by India and China is accompanied with stagnation in the Western economies, the raising of short-term rates can flatten or even invert the yield curve. It will not help bring inflation down.

Debt: consumers juggle big burden (CNN Money)
The American consumer has long enjoyed a healthy dose of borrowing, but the sustained low interest rates of recent years have launched consumer debt to near-record levels.

Lowest-Priced New Vehicles for 2006
Low price doesn't mean skimping on safety equipment anymore; some lowest-priced new cars include six standard airbags.
Ann Job

News from Reuters (The Globe and Mail)
TORONTO (Reuters) - A Canadian judge has ruled Ravelston Corp. Ltd., the insolvent holding company of one-time newspaper baron Conrad Black, can plead not guilty to several U.S. fraud charges in connection with the sale of newspapers.

ISC Reports Record Revenue for the Fiscal Third Quarter (The Auto Channel)
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 6 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today reported record revenue for the third quarter and nine months ended August 31, 2005.

Preview: 2006 Ford Fusion
Ford's most important sedan launch since the Taurus.
Perry Stern

News from Reuters (The Globe and Mail) TORONTO (Reuters) -

News from Reuters (The Globe and Mail)
TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto stocks were hammered on Tuesday as energy issues retreated on news that the United States would use its emergency stockpiles of crude and heating oil, if needed, to avert a fuel crunch.

Vital Signs for the Week of Oct. 10 (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
Energy prices are still high. Despite an 11% drop in crude oil since the start of September, the spot price of crude remains above $60 per barrel. Now that the winter heating season is around the corner, analysts are worried that demand for heating oil and natural gas will keep the pressure on energy prices.

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
Editors of MSN Autos

Vital Signs for the Week of Oct. 10 (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
On tap: September consumer price index, industrial production, and retail sales figures, August foreign trade data, October consumer sentiment, and more

Debt: consumers juggle big burden (CNN Money)
The American consumer has long enjoyed a healthy dose of borrowing, but the sustained low interest rates of recent years have launched consumer debt to near-record levels.

Top Sport Utilities on MSN Autos
The most popular sport-utility vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages during the third quarter of 2005.
compiled by MSN Autos

News from Reuters (The Globe and Mail)
TORONTO (Reuters) - A Canadian judge has ruled Ravelston Corp. Ltd., the insolvent holding company of one-time newspaper baron Conrad Black, can plead not guilty to several U.S. fraud charges in connection with the sale of newspapers.

Concentra Completes Acquisition of Beech Street Corporation; Company Announces Refinancing of Senior Credit Agreement (RedNova)
Concentra Operating Corporation ("Concentra" or the "Company") today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Beech Street Corporation in a $165 million cash transaction.

America's Most Loved New VehiclesDiscover which new cars and trucks

America's Most Loved New Vehicles
Discover which new cars and trucks Americans love the most . . .
Editors of MSN Autos

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
Editors of MSN Autos

Top Sport Utilities on MSN Autos
The most popular sport-utility vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages during the third quarter of 2005.
compiled by MSN Autos

Hawkish stands of Federal Reserve and ECB will not slow down commodity inflation driven by Asia it will just further (India Daily)
The hawkish stand of the Federal Reserve is regrettable. When commodity inflation driven by India and China is accompanied with stagnation in the Western economies, the raising of short-term rates can flatten or even invert the yield curve. It will not help bring inflation down.

ISC Reports Record Revenue for the Fiscal Third Quarter (The Auto Channel)
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 6 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today reported record revenue for the third quarter and nine months ended August 31, 2005.

Vital Signs for the Week of Oct. 10 (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
On tap: September consumer price index, industrial production, and retail sales figures, August foreign trade data, October consumer sentiment, and more

New Jeep Concepts
Two concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
Editors of MSN Autos

How Baseball's Rich Fared (BusinessWeek) Did the highest-paid teams clean

How Baseball's Rich Fared (BusinessWeek)
Did the highest-paid teams clean up in the final standings? Some did -- and some didn't come close. Here's a table showing the results

News from Reuters (The Globe and Mail)
TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto stocks were hammered on Tuesday as energy issues retreated on news that the United States would use its emergency stockpiles of crude and heating oil, if needed, to avert a fuel crunch.

Lowest-Priced New Vehicles for 2006
Low price doesn't mean skimping on safety equipment anymore; some lowest-priced new cars include six standard airbags.
Ann Job

Vital Signs for the Week of Oct. 10 (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
Energy prices are still high. Despite an 11% drop in crude oil since the start of September, the spot price of crude remains above $60 per barrel. Now that the winter heating season is around the corner, analysts are worried that demand for heating oil and natural gas will keep the pressure on energy prices.

Debt: consumers juggle big burden (CNN Money)
The American consumer has long enjoyed a healthy dose of borrowing, but the sustained low interest rates of recent years have launched consumer debt to near-record levels.

Hawkish stands of Federal Reserve and ECB will not slow down commodity inflation driven by Asia it will just further (India Daily)
The hawkish stand of the Federal Reserve is regrettable. When commodity inflation driven by India and China is accompanied with stagnation in the Western economies, the raising of short-term rates can flatten or even invert the yield curve. It will not help bring inflation down.

Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
Nissan models are big winners in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
Editors of MSN Autos

Vital Signs for the Week of Oct. 10 (BusinessWeek Online

Vital Signs for the Week of Oct. 10 (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
Energy prices are still high. Despite an 11% drop in crude oil since the start of September, the spot price of crude remains above $60 per barrel. Now that the winter heating season is around the corner, analysts are worried that demand for heating oil and natural gas will keep the pressure on energy prices.

News from Reuters (The Globe and Mail)
TORONTO (Reuters) - A Canadian judge has ruled Ravelston Corp. Ltd., the insolvent holding company of one-time newspaper baron Conrad Black, can plead not guilty to several U.S. fraud charges in connection with the sale of newspapers.

ISC Reports Record Revenue for the Fiscal Third Quarter (The Auto Channel)
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 6 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today reported record revenue for the third quarter and nine months ended August 31, 2005.

Vital Signs for the Week of Oct. 10 (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
On tap: September consumer price index, industrial production, and retail sales figures, August foreign trade data, October consumer sentiment, and more

Concentra Completes Acquisition of Beech Street Corporation; Company Announces Refinancing of Senior Credit Agreement (RedNova)
Concentra Operating Corporation ("Concentra" or the "Company") today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Beech Street Corporation in a $165 million cash transaction.

Preview: 2006 Ford Fusion
Ford's most important sedan launch since the Taurus.
Perry Stern

News from Reuters (The Globe and Mail)
TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto stocks were hammered on Tuesday as energy issues retreated on news that the United States would use its emergency stockpiles of crude and heating oil, if needed, to avert a fuel crunch.

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
Editors of MSN Autos

How Baseball's Rich Fared (BusinessWeek)
Did the highest-paid teams clean up in the final standings? Some did -- and some didn't come close. Here's a table showing the results

Hawkish stands of Federal Reserve and ECB will not slow down commodity inflation driven by Asia it will just further (India Daily)
The hawkish stand of the Federal Reserve is regrettable. When commodity inflation driven by India and China is accompanied with stagnation in the Western economies, the raising of short-term rates can flatten or even invert the yield curve. It will not help bring inflation down.

New Jeep ConceptsTwo concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto

New Jeep Concepts
Two concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
Editors of MSN Autos

Tops in Vehicle SatisfactionNissan models are big winners in this

Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
Nissan models are big winners in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
Editors of MSN Autos

Vital Signs for the Week of Oct. 10 (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
Energy prices are still high. Despite an 11% drop in crude oil since the start of September, the spot price of crude remains above $60 per barrel. Now that the winter heating season is around the corner, analysts are worried that demand for heating oil and natural gas will keep the pressure on energy prices.

News from Reuters (The Globe and Mail)
TORONTO (Reuters) - A Canadian judge has ruled Ravelston Corp. Ltd., the insolvent holding company of one-time newspaper baron Conrad Black, can plead not guilty to several U.S. fraud charges in connection with the sale of newspapers.

Lowest-Priced New Vehicles for 2006
Low price doesn't mean skimping on safety equipment anymore; some lowest-priced new cars include six standard airbags.
Ann Job

Concentra Completes Acquisition of Beech Street Corporation; Company Announces Refinancing of Senior Credit Agreement (RedNova)
Concentra Operating Corporation ("Concentra" or the "Company") today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Beech Street Corporation in a $165 million cash transaction.

Debt: consumers juggle big burden (CNN Money)
The American consumer has long enjoyed a healthy dose of borrowing, but the sustained low interest rates of recent years have launched consumer debt to near-record levels.

Hybrids Are Hot
Automakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
Ann Job

Vital Signs for the Week of Oct. 10 (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
On tap: September consumer price index, industrial production, and retail sales figures, August foreign trade data, October consumer sentiment, and more

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

ISC Reports Record Revenue for the Fiscal Third Quarter (The Auto Channel)
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 6 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today reported record revenue for the third quarter and nine months ended August 31, 2005.

GM, Toyota, Delphi, Yum Brands, Wendy's in focus (CBS Market

GM, Toyota, Delphi, Yum Brands, Wendy's in focus (CBS Market Watch)
Top stories before the start of U.S. trading on Wednesday.

Concentra Completes Acquisition of Beech Street Corporation (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Concentra Operating Corporation today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Beech Street Corporation in a $165 million cash transaction. This acquisition expands Concentra's offerings in the group health market and enhances its existing lines of service to the nation's leading health plans, insurers and third-party administrators.

Vital Signs for the Week of Oct. 3 (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
On tap: September employment report, business activity reports from the Institute for Supply Management, August factory orders, and more

Concentra Completes Acquisition of Beech Street Corporation; Company Announces Refinancing of Senior Credit Agreement (RedNova)
Concentra Operating Corporation ("Concentra" or the "Company") today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Beech Street Corporation in a $165 million cash transaction.

News from Reuters (The Globe and Mail)
TORONTO (Reuters) - A Canadian judge has ruled Ravelston Corp. Ltd., the insolvent holding company of one-time newspaper baron Conrad Black, can plead not guilty to several U.S. fraud charges in connection with the sale of newspapers.

Top Sport Utilities on MSN Autos
The most popular sport-utility vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages during the third quarter of 2005.
compiled by MSN Autos

Vital Signs for the Week of Oct. 10 (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
Energy prices are still high. Despite an 11% drop in crude oil since the start of September, the spot price of crude remains above $60 per barrel. Now that the winter heating season is around the corner, analysts are worried that demand for heating oil and natural gas will keep the pressure on energy prices.

New Jeep Concepts
Two concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
Editors of MSN Autos

News from Reuters (The Globe and Mail) TORONTO (Reuters) -

News from Reuters (The Globe and Mail)
TORONTO (Reuters) - A Canadian judge has ruled Ravelston Corp. Ltd., the insolvent holding company of one-time newspaper baron Conrad Black, can plead not guilty to several U.S. fraud charges in connection with the sale of newspapers.

ISC Reports Record Revenue for the Fiscal Third Quarter (The Auto Channel)
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 6 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today reported record revenue for the third quarter and nine months ended August 31, 2005.

America's Most Loved New Vehicles
Discover which new cars and trucks Americans love the most . . .
Editors of MSN Autos

News from Reuters (The Globe and Mail)
TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto stocks were hammered on Tuesday as energy issues retreated on news that the United States would use its emergency stockpiles of crude and heating oil, if needed, to avert a fuel crunch.

Porsche Cayman S Premieres
The largest show in Europe, the Frankfurt show featured worldwide premieres of 80 concept and production vehicles.
Editors of MSN Autos

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

Concentra Completes Acquisition of Beech Street Corporation (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Concentra Operating Corporation today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Beech Street Corporation in a $165 million cash transaction. This acquisition expands Concentra's offerings in the group health market and enhances its existing lines of service to the nation's leading health plans, insurers and third-party administrators.

Katrina Contributes To Drop in Spending (Washington Post)
Katrina propels largest drop in spending since September 2001; experts predict rebound as funds pour into rebuilding effort.

Vital Signs for the Week of Oct. 3 (BusinessWeek Online

Vital Signs for the Week of Oct. 3 (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
On tap: September employment report, business activity reports from the Institute for Supply Management, August factory orders, and more

New Jeep Concepts
Two concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
Editors of MSN Autos

GM, Toyota, Delphi, Yum Brands, Wendy's in focus (CBS Market Watch)
Top stories before the start of U.S. trading on Wednesday.

Katrina Contributes To Drop in Spending (Washington Post) Katrina propels

Katrina Contributes To Drop in Spending (Washington Post)
Katrina propels largest drop in spending since September 2001; experts predict rebound as funds pour into rebuilding effort.

Vital Signs for the Week of Oct. 10 (BusinessWeek)
On tap: September consumer price index, industrial production, and retail sales figures, August foreign trade data, October consumer sentiment, and more

Concentra Completes Acquisition of Beech Street Corporation; Company Announces Refinancing of Senior Credit Agreement (RedNova)
Concentra Operating Corporation ("Concentra" or the "Company") today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Beech Street Corporation in a $165 million cash transaction.

Vital Signs for the Week of Oct. 3 (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
On tap: September employment report, business activity reports from the Institute for Supply Management, August factory orders, and more

News from Reuters (The Globe and Mail)
TORONTO (Reuters) - A Canadian judge has ruled Ravelston Corp. Ltd., the insolvent holding company of one-time newspaper baron Conrad Black, can plead not guilty to several U.S. fraud charges in connection with the sale of newspapers.

Concentra Completes Acquisition of Beech Street Corporation (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Concentra Operating Corporation today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Beech Street Corporation in a $165 million cash transaction. This acquisition expands Concentra's offerings in the group health market and enhances its existing lines of service to the nation's leading health plans, insurers and third-party administrators.

GM, Toyota, Delphi, Yum Brands, Wendy's in focus (CBS Market Watch)
Top stories before the start of U.S. trading on Wednesday.