Bank of America said it would nearly double its stake in China Construction Bank, in spite of the spreading global financial crisis.

Emerging markets that seemed to be thriving recently are finding themselves caught in the worldwide panic.

Increasing the cap on deposit insurance, proponents say, would bolster confidence in the banking system and would help small-business owners.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation said that it will ask Congress for permission to insure greater amounts of deposits for each depositor at member banks.

A new Web site hopes to bring competitive selling — and possible good deals for shoppers — to those looking to invest a nest egg in an account at an attractive rate.

Silver State Bank is the 11th failure this year of a federally insured bank.

JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley agreed to repurchase a combined $7 billion in auction-rate securities as part of a settlement with regulators.

JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley agreed to repurchase a combined $7 billion in auction-rate securities as part of a settlement with regulators.

Federal regulators on Friday closed two banks operating in Arizona, California and Nevada: First National Bank of Nevada and First Heritage Bank, N.A.

As the United States markets edge toward bear territory, losing nearly 20 percent of their value from last fall’s peak, investors might wonder where they can turn for relief.