Mexico’s currency eases, moving off earlier advances made after legislators decided to accept a permanent sales-tax increase, and after the release of upbeat economic data from the U.S., Mexico’s largest trading partner.

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- David Einhorn generated gains of almost 4% in October, according to the investment results of Greenlight Capital Re, a reinsurer that invests its premiums with the hedge fund manager.

Principal Financial is forecast to report a decline in earnings when it releases quarterly results, while Hanover Insurance Group's earnings are expected to surge for the third quarter.

U.S. stock futures pointed to a solid open Monday after strong results from Ford Motor Co. and as investors looked ahead to a week of rate decisions, earnings and economic reports. See Indications.

CIT Group Inc., a major lender to small and midsize businesses across the nation, becomes the latest victim of the financial crisis, filing one of the largest Chapter 11 bankruptcies in U.S. history

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Nearly 90% in Favor of Plan; Emergence Sought by Year-End

Tabulation of Bondholder Votes Ongoing