Technology

· By Todd Woody
Operating in the shadows of Silicon Valley, Solyndra scores $1.2 billion in orders for its innovative solar panels and attracts investors like Richard Branson and the Walton family. more
· By Philip Elmer-DeWitt
Investor jitters are taking their toll on Apple, Research in Motion, Google and Amazon. A look at which stocks are performing the best - and worst. more

· By Todd Woody
A San Francisco startup plans to build a deep-sea wind farm off the Oregon coast by 2015 at the latest - assuming it can get permits and financing. more
· By Paul Keegan
You thought the Aeron was cool? Wait till you take a seat on Herman Miller's new Embody chair. more

· By Richard Siklos
With a video game hit on its hands Viacom hopes to bring back cache - and cash more
"I do not like Best Buy and would not buy this product there, even if it were cheaper than other..."

By Michael V. Copeland
Building the world's first electric supercar was never going to be easy - even without the hubris, infighting, and mismanagement that nearly sent Tesla spinning off the road. more
As the search giant celebrates its birthday, we highlight some of its biggest moments. more

Electronic Arts hopes for big returns on its investment in Spore, the latest game from the designer of the Sims series. more
| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc | 17.50 | -27.69% |
| Yrc Worldwide Inc | 5.17 | -26.89% |
| Morgan Stanley | 17.50 | -25.53% |
| Ual Corp | 5.34 | -20.30% |
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| Index | Last | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 9,708.75 | -2.48% |
| Nasdaq | 1,809.94 | -2.85% |
| S&P 500 | 1,029.99 | -2.55% |
| 10yr | 104 1/32 | Yield: 3.50% |
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| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sanmina Corp | 1.09 | -19.26% |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc | 4.86 | 14.89% |
| Charter Communications Inc D | 0.56 | -9.68% |
| Qwest Communications Intl In | 2.67 | -9.53% |
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