AP Video - Business

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A string of dismal economic news has all but dashed investors' hopes for a late-year recovery. The Dow Jones industrials plunged nearly 350 points. (Sept. 4)

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Oil prices have plunged to the lowest level in five months, falling to within sight of US$100 a barrel on signs that Hurricane Gustav only grazed U.S. energy infrastructure in the Gulf of Mexico. (Sept. 2)

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U.S. manufacturing activity slipped in August and construction spending dropped to the lowest level in seven years in July as consumer spending and housing show no signs of reviving. (Sept. 2)

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Homeowners understand the need for insurance, but the percentage of people with renters insurance still remains relatively low. The hardest part about getting a policy is convincing people they need one. (Aug. 27)

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The housing market - already awash in subprime foreclosures - is now getting hit with a second wave as homeowners with "liar loans" default in record numbers. (Aug. 18)

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Michael Phelps' Olympic performance was measured in gold. When he returns home to Baltimore, his value as a pitchman could be measured in tens of millions of dollars. (Aug. 18)

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Inflation is running at the fastest pace in 17 years, the job market is under further strain and foreclosure filings are surging. (Aug. 14)

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The Associated Press goes behind the scenes at the NBC compound in Beijing to see how they produce Olympic coverage for the United States. (Aug. 14)

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Retail sales fell in July, the weakest performance in five months, as shoppers shunned autos and other big ticket items. (Aug. 13)

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The nation's trade imbalance exceeded Wall Street's expectations and dropped to $56.8 billion in June, down by 4.1 percent from the previous month. (Aug. 12)