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Stocks were trading sharply lower this afternoon following a disappointing earnings report from technology leader Hewlett-Packard and continued uncertainty over the presidential election. As NPR's Jim Zarroli reports, the Nasdaq composite index has fallen especially hard in recent days, with shares of highly profitable, dominant companies tumbling, a situation more worrying to many investors than the decline of the dot-coms.

Liane Hansen speaks with Weekend Edition Technology Commentator Rich Dean about the latest wranglings between online music services and the record industry. In the past month, Napster settled with Bertelsmann BMG Entertainment and MP3.com settled with Universal Music Group, but it's unclear what the future model for online music will be.

Host Bob Edwards talks to Paul Eisenstein, publisher of TheCarConnection.com, about new super-luxury cars. The made-to-order vehicles offer features you'd expect in a private plane or a beachside mansion. Despite a sagging economy, the cars are expected to sell moderately well -- albeit to buyers with deep pockets.

Scott talks with Brett Banfe, a 19-year-old college student who is halfway to meeting his goal of remaining silent for an entire year. Brett speaks through his brother, Brian. Their mother, Sharon Banfe, also offers a few comments. You can visit Brett on the web at http://notspeaking.com.

Joe Nocera, editorial director of Fortune magazine, talks about developments this week in the cases of Bernie Ebbers, former WorldCom CEO charged with fraud, and of Martha Stewart, released from prison and now confined to her sprawling estate in New York.

BookCrossing.com links together people who share an interest in sharing books -- by leaving them in public places for others to find, and then tracking the results online. For Weekend Edition Saturday, NPR's Neda Ulaby explains how it all works, and looks at another program that has authors stealthily "stocking" bookstores with their own work.

Meredith Ochs reviews American Roots Music, a four-CD box set of American country, blues, gospel, folk and other genres. (4:30) The compilation is inspired by last year's television documentary series of the same name. Copyright 2001, Palm Pictures. See palmpictures.com.

The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether a common three-drug lethal injection method is unconstitutional. The case has halted executions across the country. Slate.com legal analyst Dahlia Lithwick discusses the arguments.

Trump lobbies the Supreme Court. X.com is in trouble.

The search for the University of Virginia student spanned weeks. Police have charged a 32-year-old man with abduction.