News bites: Refinancing redo

The Obama administration is weighing a plan to allow for widespread refinancing of mortgages in an attempt to boost the economy.

Hurricane Irene will put state-run insurers to the test.

Don't count on Ben Bernanke to make waves with his speech Friday.

"Made in China" products do carry some benefits for American businesses.

A former Moody's analyst on the lam has been ordered to pay $34.6 million for his role in an insider trading scheme.