Reuters - More European governments followed Germany's lead on Monday offering blanket deposit guarantees to savers in a frantic effort to calm fears among investors over the worst financial crisis in 80 years.

Reuters - Stock futures slid on Monday as concerns about the widening fallout from the credit crisis fueled a global equities sell-off and bank rescues in Europe heightened fears about the stability of major financial institutions.

Reuters - The U.S. Federal Reserve is brokering discussions between Wells Fargo & Co and Citigroup Inc over which of the banks will buy Wachovia Corp's assets, people familiar with the matter said on Sunday.

Reuters - Eli Lilly said it will acquire ImClone Systems in a $6.5 billion deal.

Reuters - World stocks plunged to three-year lows on Monday as investors fled to government bonds, gold and the low-yielding yen, fearing policymakers' efforts to contain the credit crisis might not be enough to prevent a recession.

AFP - The Tel Aviv stock exchange, one of the few world markets open on Sunday, took a dive despite Washington's approval of a 700 billion dollar bailout aimed at forestalling a global financial meltdown.

AP - Hundreds of thousands of new cars and trucks that would have quickly made their way to people's driveways a year ago are now stacking up on dealer lots across the country, with potential buyers worried about whether they'll keep their jobs, be able to pay for gas, or qualify for a car loan.