Number of lost jobs in finance, insurance, real estate and leasing last month was a record high, economist says
Second downturn would mean more job cuts and tighter household finances
Commodity prices slip
European, Asian markets retreat
Corporate balance sheets are strong, but the market is not looking at fundamentals
RIM selloff weighs on market
BlackBerry maker’s results fail to meet analyst expectations
Provisions for credit losses drop by $104 million
Fourth quarter profits jump to $1.17 billion
Insurance giant reduces exposure to risky investments