Asian shares down after US deal

Record Asian market falls in 2008
Asian shares see record falls in 2008 as the financial turmoil and economic slowdown ends the stock market boom.

Investors reel from Madoff shock
The list of investors and banks hit by an alleged $50bn (£33bn) fraud by US trader Bernard Madoff continues to grow.

Investors hit out on '$50bn con'
An investment fund that counted itself a client of an alleged $50bn Wall Street fraudster criticises "systemic failure" by US regulators.

Investors reel at '$50bn fraud'
Investors rush to assess serious potential losses after a Wall Street financier is charged with fraud, estimated at $50bn.

Alitalia taken over by consortium
A consortium of investors takes over troubled Italian flag-carrier and is now looking for a foreign partner.