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Market Mayhem Fri, 24 Oct '08 | 3:27 PM ET
There's been plenty of big selloffs in the stock market over the last month, but early on Friday Oct. 24. many market watchers thought it would bring the big one that would join other infamous days. For history's sake, however, the days since Lehman Brothers' chapter 11 have been momentous and notable enough. Here's a look at some very bad days and periods for stocks that got investors' attention over the past 80 years.

Here's a look at some very bad days and periods for stocks that got investors' attention over the past 80 years.
Wall Street Bailout Protest Fri, 17 Oct '08 | 12:03 PM ET
Hundreds of protesters, tourists and area employees gathered on the steps of Federal Hall in front of the New York Stock Exchange Thursday to hear consumer advocate Ralph Nader and community leaders speak out in protest over the $700 billion taxpayer-funded bailout of troubled financial giants.

Hundreds of people gathered on the steps of Federal Hall near the NYSE to hear community leaders protest the $700-billion, taxpayer-funded bailout of troubled financial giants.
Budget-Busting States
As the financial crisis unfolds and the economy weakens, many states are having a hard time paying their expenses. In all, about 35 states have reported a budget gap for the 2009 fiscal year. Put together, it amounts to some $56.4 billion, according to estimates compiled by the research organization Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Click ahead to the ten states with the biggest budget holes, as a  percentage of the annual budget. The total dollar amount of the gap is based on the states'

As the American economy weakens, many states are having a hard time closing budget gaps. What are the ten states with the biggest budget holes?
Blinging in The Holidays: 2008 Thu, 9 Oct '08 | 2:23 PM ET
Recession? What recession? Despite the credit crunch and soft economy, there's no signs of skimping on luxury in the latest edition of the Neiman Marcus annual Christmas Book. New fantasy gifts for the ultra-rich range from a $60,000 LEGO sculpture to a million-dollar custom-built golf course. Click on to check out some of the posh items on the list.

New fantasy gifts for the ultra-rich range from a $60,000 LEGO sculpture to a million-dollar custom-built golf course. Click to check out some of the posh items on the list.
Hot Holiday Toys Tue, 7 Oct '08 | 4:15 PM ET
Parents get ready. The holiday toy season is on the way. With no mega-toy this year, manufacturers are hoping to win over kids with a variety of choices. Toys expected to be bestsellers this year range from cupcake makers to the latest LEGO sets to a large, moving dinosaur. Take a look at the 12 toys likely to be top sellers this year, according to Toy Wishes Magazine.»

Take a look at the 12 toys likely to be top sellers this year, according to Toy Wishes Magazine.
Top 10 Halloween Costumes 2008 Tue, 7 Oct '08 | 3:26 PM ET
According to the National Retail Federation’s 2008 Halloween Consumer Intentions and Actions survey, conducted by BIGresearch, total Halloween spending for 2008 is estimated to reach $5.77 billion. And it's not just for the tykes. An estimated 51.8 million adults plan to sport some sort of costume for the big night. Click ahead to see the ten most popular customes for adults and children this season(The poll of 8,167 consumers was conducted from September 2-9, 2008. The consumer poll has a margi

Halloween is not just for the tykes anymore. An estimated 51.8 million adults plan to sport some sort of costume for the big night.
Credit Crunch Cash Kings Fri, 3 Oct '08 | 7:08 AM ET
Though they were at the helm of companies that were bruised or broken by the credit crunch, these 12 CEOs were still offered fat severance packages when they were shown the door.Take a look at these subprime CEOs and their golden parachutes, including the one who apparently declined his multi-million dollar exit package. The packages include cash, benefits, stock options and other forms of compensation and based on company proxy statements.

These 11 CEOs were the helm of companies that were bruised or broken by the credit crunch. Take a look at the money they had coming to them.
How Your Tax Dollars Are Spent Mon, 29 Sep '08 | 9:57 AM ET
Do you know where your federal income-tax dollars go? The National Priorities Project, a non-profit organization, used data from the Office of Management and Budget to explain how each dollar is spent when it gets into Uncle Sam's hands. (Source: National Priorities Project: Where Do Your Tax Dollars Go 2008 Report.)

Do you know where your federal income-tax dollars go? The National Priorities Project does. Learn how each dollar is spent when it gets into Uncle Sam's hands.
Battling The Credit Crunch Fri, 26 Sep '08 | 12:13 PM ET
For more than a year now, the credit crunch has whipsawed financial markets, reshaped the financial services industry and taken a big bite out of US economic growth. The US government has taken a number of dramatic steps--both conventional and extraordinary -- to try to remedy the problem. Take a look at what was done.

The US government has taken a number of dramatic steps—both conventional and extraordinary—to try to remedy the problem. Take a look at what's been done.
Credit Crunch Timeline Wed, 17 Sep '08 | 12:07 PM ET
Hasty takeovers, government bailouts, bankruptcy filings, CEO ousters and lots of interest rate cuts. Together, they've provided plenty of controversy and second-guessing during the year-long financial crisis. Click ahead for the big events of the big bust.

Hasty takeovers, government bailouts, bankruptcy filings, CEO ousters and lots of interest rate cuts. Click for the big events of the big bust.
Bank Failures in 2008 Mon, 15 Dec '08 | 4:44 PM ET
Since the beginning of the credit crunch in August, 2007, a total of 14 banks have closed their doors, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. This year alone, 12 banks have gone under. Take a look at the failures of 2008 (in chronological order), as measured by total assets and the cost to the FDIC’s deposit insurance fund, aka taxpayers. >>

Take a look at the failures of 2008 as measured by total assets and the cost to the FDIC’s deposit insurance fund.

Top Ten Gas-Sipping Cars Thu, 11 Sep '08 | 2:10 PM ET

In May 2008, the Ford F-150 truck, which had been the best-selling vehicle in the country for two decades, lost its title to the fuel-sipping Honda Civic.
Evolution Of The iPod Mon, 8 Sep '08 | 3:57 PM ET
During the iPod's short life -- the first one was released less then seven years ago -- it has seen many technical updates and redesigns. Take a look at how the iPod has changed from the first version to the latest incarnation.

During the iPod's short life it has seen many technical updates and redesigns. Click to see how the iPod has changed from the first version to the latest incarnation.
New York's Fashion Week Kicks Off Mon, 8 Sep '08 | 10:29 AM ET
DKNY Spring 2009Protestors from PETA rushed the runway of the DKNY show during New York Fashion Week.

The billion dollar business that is Fashion Week kicks off with its presentation of Spring 2009 lines. Check out the highlights!
Riskiest Jobs Wed, 22 Oct '08 | 2:12 PM ET
Job seekers line up to interview with companies at the 4th Annual Asian Diversity Career Expo at New York's Madison Square Garden Friday May 6, 2005. Employers ramped up hiring in April, adding 274,000 jobs, enough to hold the nation's jobless rate at 5.2 percent. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

The weak economy has meant layoffs for many industries. But just how safe is your job? Take a look at these industries and workers, who are more vulnerable to layoffs than others.
The Many Sides Of Sarah Palin Fri, 29 Aug '08 | 3:51 PM ET

Republican John McCain shook up the presidential race with his surprise choice of little-known Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate. Learn more.
Olympic Gold Weight Mon, 25 Aug '08 | 8:48 AM ET
According to the Olympic Charter, prize medals must adhere to the regulatory 60 millimeters in diameter and three millimeters in thickness. Both gold and silver medals must be made with 92.5 percent pure silver. Gold medals must be gilded with at least six grams of gold. We tallied the countries with the most gold awarded in a summer Olympics since these regulations were developed in 1978 and the value of gold during that period.

We tallied the countries with the most gold awarded in a summer Olympics since regulations were established in 1978, and the value of gold during that period.
15 Highest-Paying Jobs Mon, 18 Aug '08 | 11:02 AM ET
Looking to make more money? Check out these jobs. The list, collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, varies from airline pilots to dentists but the medical field dominates. Click through to check out the 15 highest-paying jobs in America, ranked by their national average.

Looking to make more money? Check out the 15 highest-paying jobs in America, ranked by their national average.
25 Greenest Colleges Fri, 15 Aug '08 | 3:11 PM ET
College rivalries are nothing new, whether it is academics or athletics. Now there's new competition over which are the greenest. Colleges across the country are making sustainability a priority to both help the environment  and raise their profile. Kaplan chose these 25 schools as the greenest for its 2009 college guide. Kaplan factored in environmental campus projects, courses offered and on campus student groups. Take a look at the alphabetical listing.

College rivalries are nothing new, whether it is academics or athletics. Now there's new competition over which are the greenest. Kaplan chose these 25 schools as the greenest for its 2009 college guide.
The New CNBC.com PORTFOLIO Tool Wed, 10 Dec '08 | 9:42 AM ET

The new CNBC.Com PORTFOLIO Tool is a simple and comprehensive way to manage all of your investments in one powerful place.
10 Most Spammed States Tue, 5 Aug '08 | 12:47 PM ET

Most email inboxes are filled with junk mail, but the residents of these ten states have it particularly bad. Find out which states get the most spam emails.

Beijing’s Olympic Venues & Notable Sites Thu, 31 Jul '08 | 1:18 PM ET

Leading up to the Summer Games, Beijing has seen a building boom that has added new buildings, stadiums and structures to the city. Take a look at some of the key sites.
Small Pickup Trucks Safety Ratings Thu, 24 Jul '08 | 12:04 AM ET

Take a look at how these eight vehicles fared during their front, side and rear crash evaluations by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Best-Selling Mobile Games Tue, 22 Jul '08 | 1:59 PM ET

Addicted to your cell phone games? You’re not alone. Take a look at the best-selling ones, according to Nielsen Mobile.
Miami Fashion Week Swim 2009 Collections Mon, 11 Aug '08 | 3:32 PM ET
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim is presented annually in Miami Beach, Florida, at The Raleigh Hotel. Coinciding with the swimwear industry's largest trade show, the invitation only event provides a runway platform for designers' swimwear and resort collections with exposure to national and international media, style setters and fashionistas.

This invitation-only event provides a runway platform for designers' swimwear and resort collections with exposure to national and international media, style setters and fashionistas.
10 States for Cheapest Gas Fri, 18 Jul '08 | 4:27 PM ET
(Prices and ranks are as of July 18, 2008 and are based on figures from the American Automobile Association's Daily Fuel Gauge Report.)

With consumers feeling the pain at the pump this summer, what states rank among the 10 cheapest for a gallon of regular unleaded on average? Find out!
Hillcrest Estate Wed, 16 Jul '08 | 4:18 PM ET

This Greenwich, Conn., home, previously priced at more than $31 million, will go on sale in a sealed-bid auction. We take you inside the grand home.
10 Recession-Proof Jobs Wed, 16 Jul '08 | 11:27 AM ET
Despite a slowing economy and layoffs in many idustries, certain professions remain in high demand and are expected to weather a recession  better than others.  Take a look at these  ten  recession-proof jobs, according to job site jobfox.com. 

Despite a slowing economy and layoffs in many industries, certain professions remain in high demand.
How to Save Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Tue, 15 Jul '08 | 11:21 AM ET

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shares have been falling steadily amid doubts about two companies' capital position. Learn why restructuring their debt and equity may be the key.
Stock Picks for 20-Somethings Fri, 11 Jul '08 | 4:10 PM ET

So, CNBC asked four market watchers for stock picks -- given a five-year time horizon -- for 20-somethings. Check out their picks.

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