The companies that achieved high operational profits will recover to reach real prices whereas the share prices of companies that did not achieve good results will continue to lose value until they reach real levels.

Small investors who lack investment experience in some cases sold shares of companies that achieved high operational profits driving the whole market to lose more points.

Supply exceeded demand. If everyone offered their houses for sale then prices would drop. There is just no fundamental economic reason behind the recent drops.

How much of the proceeds actually reach the charities? A portion? After profits? A percentage? Many companies leave that deliberately vague.

Circuit City's profits have struggled over the last couple of years and it's uncertain when it can recover, ... There aren't any major bidders for the company yet but any buyer for it will have some real challenges on their hands.

Shell is profiting from the current high oil prices, but we are all paying the price. Oil companies must be forced to face up to their wider responsibilities - on climate change, on the environment and on human rights.