A sudden wind gust appears to be the most likely culprit behind a Continental Airlines jet that on Dec. 20 veered off a runway during takeoff in Denver.

Gold futures reverse earlier losses, pacing gains in U.S. stock markets and poised to end the year's trading up for an eighth consecutive time -- the longest winning streak since at least 1980.

From our mutual-funds reporting team to you, all best wishes for a productive and prosperous 2009.

U.S. stocks rise during the final trading session of 2008, as investors take stock of a terrible year for global markets with hopes for a better 2009.