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The Aftermath at a Glance

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BUSINESS IMPACT

Stocks surge: The Dow rises more than 360 points as bargain hunters return to help Wall Street rebound from one of its worst weeks ever.

Evidence: President Bush backs away from sharing proof of Osama bin Laden’s guilt with the world, saying the war would be “more difficult to win” if classified information were disclosed.

GLOBAL IMPACT

Assets frozen: Bush freezes assets of 27 people and organizations, calling it a strike at the financial foundation of terrorism.

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Diplomacy: Russian President Vladimir V. Putin says his nation will intensify support of Afghan opposition and is prepared to supply the movement with weapons.

THE INQUIRIES

Security: Measures under consideration include requiring new background checks for airport workers, arming pilots, eliminating passengers’ early seat selection and banning carry-on bags.

Arrests: Atty. Gen. John Ashcroft says 352 people have been arrested or detained. Nearly 400 are sought for questioning.

THE TOLL

World Trade Center: 276 confirmed dead, including those on the hijacked planes, and 6,453 missing.

Pentagon: 189 dead, including those aboard the hijacked plane.

In Pennsylvania: 44 dead on the hijacked plane.

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