Democracy dead? Lobbyists ruling America? Lobbyists the new “Unseen Hand” of capitalism?

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Paul B. Farrell: 16 credos for our new Lobbyist Nation

The back-to-school selling season is adding some bounce to the depressed personal computer industry, but investors should still exercise caution.

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Therese Poletti’s Tech Tales: PC makers see improvement, but challenges remain

One of two competing indexes measuring manufacturing activity in China rises to 54.0 in August from 53.3 in July.

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Economic Report: China official PMI rises for sixth straight month

Australia’s current-account deficit widens more than expected, doubling in the second quarter from the first quarter.

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Economic Report: Australia’s current-account deficit widens

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With climate change legislation rising as the biggest and most complex government program since health care reform, everyone from corporate America to Joe Six Pack will be touched by changes underway in Washington and elsewhere.

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U.S. carbon rules to challenge big and small

A key Australian manufacturing gauge marks its first rise into expansionary territory in 15 months.

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Economic Report: Australia manufacturing shows gains in August

YRC Worldwide Inc. shares jump late Monday after the trucking firm landed favorable liquidity terms under an amended credit agreement, and American International Group shares moved lower after the company said it will enter into binding arbitration with two former executives.

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After Hours: YRC Worldwide climbs, E-Trade up in evening trades

Two key Republican lawmakers say they are seeking an audit of the trust that manages the government’s controlling stake in American International Group.

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Two Republican lawmakers seek audit of AIG trust

Canadian shares fall sharply as fears about a slowdown in Chinese lending spark a sell-off in metals, oil and global equities.

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Canadian Markets: Canadian shares fall sharply, post monthly gain

Crude-oil futures tumble nearly 4% to end below $70 a barrel for the first session in two weeks, reducing most of their monthly gains as declines in global stock markets dampen sentiment.

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NewsWatch: Oil tumbles 4% as global stocks fall