The idea of buying high-quality stocks and holding onto them through for the long haul has become so widely accepted that to do otherwise seems foolish. But many long-term investors this year are probably wondering if they would have been better off selling their shares. (Today)

Progress Energy in Florida is planning to retire two of its old coal-fired power plants and replace them with nuclear power units from Westinghouse Electric Co. (Today)

Yesterday was Black Monday for the North American auto industry. (Today)

A new law meant to protect consumers from unscrupulous home remodeling contractors likely will increase the business costs of all contractors. (Today)

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- In an unprecedented letter to Apple investors and consumers yesterday, Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs revealed that a hormone imbalance is "robbing" his body of proteins, causing him to drastically lose weight and triggering deep concern about his health in recent months. (Today)