The stock market plunges following the S&P downgrade.  Our analysts discuss the implications for investors. 

The stock market plunges. Kraft splits itself in two.  Adidas reports big earnings.  And biotech company Dedreon has a very bad day.

Dunkin' Brands reports a decline in quarterly profits.  And Boston Beer serves up big profits but lowers full year guidance.   Our analysts discuss those stories and share one unappreciated stock on their radar.

Consumer spending drops for the first time in almost two years.  The debt deal gets signed into law.  And museum workers in China get caught in a sticky cover-up.

Congress debates a deal on the debt ceiling.   Our analysts talk about the implications for investors, discuss the likelihood of an S&P downgrade, and share three stocks to watch.

Warren Buffett places a small bet on the future of the U.S. economy.   And Facebook makes a big connection with Skype.

Microsoft makes a deal with Baidu.  Amazon parts company with its California associates. And Hulu courts potential suitors.

Google introduces a rival to Facebook.  The Federal Reserve announces rules that will limit debit card swipe fees.  And Justin Timberlake bets on MySpace.

Greece's parliament passes an austerity plan.  Bank of America makes a deal with mortgage bond investors.  Berkshire Hathaway hits a small bump in the road.  And FarmVille creator Zynga gets ready for a big IPO.

Greece's parliament prepares to vote on new austerity measures.  Nike reports better-than-expected earnings.  And Disney's Cars 2 tops the weekend box office but fails to rev up critics.