A NEW HOPE

Recommissioned as an independent public company, Newport News Shipbuilding is easing into unchartered waters in the post-Star Wars era.

POWER UNLEASHED

Regulators are dismantling electric-utility monopolies and promoting competition. Big business should benefit, but the little guys could suffer.

SURVIVING THE RED SCARE

Banks are taking action to combat the statewide rise in bankruptcies.

THE 401 (k) CRUNCH

Workers are demanding more retirement-plan options, but they're still not saving enough for their golden years.

SELF-FUNDED HEALTH PLANS

The risks and rewards of going it alone.

WINCHESTER/FRONT ROYAL

They have the apples, now they want the PCs.