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For most people who don't read stock market blogs, business news is pretty dry stuff. That's why CNBC's anchors always yell the news written in their teleprompters to make things seem more exciting Cnbc Hotel operator Marriott International said Thursday that third-quarter profit fell because of lower timeshare profits and a higher tax rate There's an indoor lap pool, eight-car garage and an elevator. But the 26000-sq ft home features something even more unusual in this ritzy suburb of gated estates -- a $3 million discount on its price. Cnbc India Top business headlines, with CNBC's Bertha Coombs. The details on two new contracts, with Joe Terranova, oil trader & CNBC's Sharon Epperson. Cnbc Tv18 Investment bank Merrill Lynch said Friday credit and mortgage woes will lead to it post a third-quarter loss, as it takes almost $5 billion in writedowns in the wake of a credit crunch that paralyzed Wall Street this summer. Sickly credit markets and a worsening housing slump may force the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates again this month despite a less dire employment outlook. Payrolls Rise by 110000 Jobs Number Playbook. Cbc News The Labor Department's jobs number tracks people in the work force, but it doesn't account for millions of workers classified as independent contractors. Now, a battle is brewing over whether contractors like Gupertino Magana are . Microsoft said Friday that Bungie, the crown jewel of its video game unit that was behind its hit Halo franchise, will become an independent company. Cnbc Fast Money Rudy Giuliani is getting out in front of next week's CNBC presidential debate with a seven-day media blitz touting his record as an economic conservative. Handheld computer maker Palm posted a quarterly loss after sales of its Treo smartphones were hurt by Apple's iPhone and other devices. The company also lowered guidance for the current quarter. Cnbc CNBC went inside the Netflix HQ and did a story about working at the DVD-by-mail company. Netflix Plays On Netflix Plays On. What do you think about the employment policies at Netflix? Washington Mutual, one of the largest US mortgage lenders, said Friday it expects a 75% drop in third-quarter net income due to adverse housing market and credit conditions. Cnbc India US Airways Group said on Friday that it expects costs per available seat mile, or unit costs, to rise faster than earlier expected as its reins in capacity. Goldman Sachs said on Friday it plans to bid for all shares in Tokyo-based property investor Simplex Investment Advisors, valuing it at 156.95 billion yen ($1.35 billion). Cnbc Tv18 New York City could lose two jobs for every one cut on Wall Street, while anecdotal evidence shows that both residential and commercial markets might finally be starting to cool, a new report said on Wednesday. The US economy added a solid 110000 new jobs in September and hiring in each of the two previous months was revised up significantly, the Labor Department said on Friday. More on the Economy Playing the Jobs Report. Cbc News Making sense of todays employment numbers, with John Lynch, Evergreen Investments chief market analyst; Mark Vitner, Wachovia sr. economist; and CNBCs Sue Herera. Discussing how to court new fans, with Brian France, NASCAR chmn. and CEO, and CNBCs Sue Herera.

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Cnbc Fast Money The global credit crisis is far from over and may come in waves, a source close to the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision said on Friday. Discussing commercial roofing and industrial components, with Dave Roberts, Carlisle Companies chairman/CEO and CNBCs Sue Herera. Cnbc Powering the Carolinas, with James Rogers, Duke Energy CEO and CNBCs Sue Herera. More insight on the job numbers, with Mike Flynn, Reason Foundation director, government affairs; Jared Bernstein, Economic Policy Institute and CNBCs Bill Griffeth. Cnbc India The US Attorney's office in Brooklyn has begun examining the circumstances behind the implosion of two Bear Stearns subprime hedge funds, CNBC has learned. Apple, which introduced a new line of iPods in early September, has managed to stay one step ahead of the competition--so far. Cnbc Tv18 Discussing North Carolinas economy, with Richard Moore, North Carolina State Treasurer and CNBCs Sue Herera. Hiring rebounds in a big way in September, reports CNBCs Steve Liesman. Cbc News Discussing what is happening on Main Street, with Doug Smith, the Charlotte Observer; Valerie Bauerlein, WSJ and CNBCs Sue Herera. Oct. 5: A report on Friday showing fairly strong job growth in September has eased fears by some economists that the US economy was headed for recession. Cnbc Fast Money Discussing corporate healthcare, with Robert Reich, UC Berkeley public policy professor; CNBCs Larry Kudlow and Trish Regan. Details on how to play the employment number, with Bruce Bittles Robert W. Baird chief investment strategist and CNBCs Trish Regan. Cnbc Oct. 5: President Bush gave his assessment of the US economy after the September jobs report was released Friday. Insight on this mornings employment report, with Robert Reich, UC Berkeley public policy professor; CNBCs Larry Kudlow, Steve Liesman, Bob Pisani and Dylan Ratigan. Cnbc India Discussing the American Dream summit, with Tim Phillips, Americans for Prosperity president; Jeff Mixon, Grassroots activist; CNBCs John Harwood and Mark Haines. Where’s the Discussion on the Long Bond smack down and interest rates hitting new highs today? Something isn’t jiving . I just can’t put my hands on it at this point. Dollar and Long Bond seperating from Stocks Cnbc Tv18 Shares in Alcatel-Lucent fell by more than 2% in early trading on Friday after the Financial Times said it could lose some AT&Tbusiness to Ericsson. Research In Motion, maker of Blackberry wireless devices, reported second quarter earnings in line with estimates and raised guidance for the third quarter. I like it, the results were good and guidance was quite strong, said Nirav . Cbc News You might say Constellation Brands (STZ) is a sparkling company, at least currently. The world's largest winemaker (as well as the manufacturer of Corona and more) is trading up 1.5% after it upped guidance and reported earnings that . Friday's US employment report is expected to show sizable job growth for September, emboldening investors. But that won't end the debate about a possible recession.

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Cnbc Fast Money A former Morgan Stanley lawyer and her attorney husband who participated in an insider trading ring on Wall Street were each sentenced to six months of home confinement on Thursday. With the Dow Jones Industrial Average hovering around 14000, the question is where the blue-chip heads next: 13000 or 15000? Cnbc Bear Stearns, hammered by market turmoil this summer, would consider selling a stake to an investor from China or the Middle East if the deal created value, Chief Executive James Cayne said Thursday. General Electric said Thursday it will close a number of lighting plants in Brazil and the US, as part of a plan to restructure its consumer and industrial division, potentially cutting more than 1400 jobs in the process. Cnbc India The world's largest brokerage Merrill Lynch, which is expected to announce third-quarter losses in fixed income, said that global head of fixed income, currencies & commodities, has left the firm. When you hear the names Intel, Qualcomm and Texas Instruments, healthcare isn’t the first thing that comes to mind, but that could change. Cnbc Tv18 Alcoa, the biggest US aluminum producer, said Thursday it will sell its packaging and consumer and automotive castings businesses, and restructure its electrical and electronic solutions business. A new report shows the real impact of battering brokerage firms, with Nicole Gelinas, Manhattan Institute senior fellow and CNBCs Melissa Lee. Cbc News More than 1500 citizens from around the country take the government to task on tax policy and spending, with CNBCs John Harwood. The uptrend in the markets will continue, with Jay Bowen, Bowen, Hanes and Company president and CNBCs Mark Haines. Cnbc Fast Money Inside the jobs report, with Lakshman Achuthan, Economic Cycle Research Institute managing director; Michael Yoshikami, YCMNET Advisors president/chief investment strategist and CNBCs Melissa Lee. President George Bush says the job report indicates a strong and vibrant economy. Cnbc The sector is rallying, with Louis Taylor, Deutsche Bank Securities senior REIT analyst and CNBCs Melissa Lee. With its acquisition of NAVTEQ, Cramer thinks Nokia has the chance to overthrow the iPhone. Cnbc India It's all about the jobs report Friday. Nothing else will matter. The talk in markets all week has been mostly about that number, and the stock market's punkish, sideways behavior Thursday reflects that uncertainty Financials report on earnings, with CNBCs David Faber. Cnbc Tv18 The fed will be swift in adjusting policy to promote growth, reports CNBCs Steve Liesman. Inside the numbers and an outlook for the Blackberry maker, with Mike Abramsky, RBC Capital Markets analyst and CNBCs Melissa Lee. Cbc News The role of the French state fell under the spotlight in the EADS share trading scandal on Friday as politicians questioned why a state bank had been ordered to buy shares shortly before their value fell. Euro-zone businesses and households can expect access to bank loans to be tougher in the months to come as banks batten down the hatches in the wake of the credit market turmoil.

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Cnbc Fast Money Britain selected a consortium led by Boeing and Thales to oversee its most expensive defense project, one which will replace thousands of army vehicles and cost up to 60 billion pounds ($122 billion). Final predictions before the jobs report, with Jack Bouroudjian, Brewer Investment Group principal; CNBCs Rick Santelli, Steve Liesman and Becky Quick. Cnbc Insight on the jobs report, with John Silvia, Wachovia chief economist and CNBCs Joe Kernen. Inside the numbers, with CNBCs Steve Liesman. Cnbc India The jobs number doesnt account for millions of people classified as independent contractors, reports CNBCs Scott Cohn. The numbers from the labor department, wih CNBCs Hampton Pearson. Cnbc Tv18 Details on what to expect from the jobs report, with Anne Gulotta, Northern Trust Securities vice president; Mark Zandi, Moodys Economy.com chief economist; Edgar Peters, PanAgora Asset Management chief investment officer; Stephen Sachs . More quality employees are available in the job market, with Michael Jalbert, MRI Network president and CNBCs Becky Quick. Cbc News Discussing oil, markets and currencies, with John Person, National Futures.com president; Brian Bolan, Jackson Securities analyst; Michael Woolfolk, Bank of New York Mellon sr. currency strategist and CNBCs Carl Quintanilla. Hyundai is doing everything it can to break out of its reputation for solid but inexpensive cars, reports CNBCs Phil Lebeau. Cnbc Fast Money Another sports drink brand is in town, with CNBCs Darren Rovell. A sugar story thats not so sweet, with Jack Roney, American Sugar Alliance director economics/policy analysis; Christopher Kinnan, FreedomWorks policy analyst/public affairs director; John Person, National Futures.com president and . Cnbc The talk of the trail, with CNBCs John Harwood. Activist investor Ralph Whitworth is stepping up pressure on Sprint Nextel's chief executive, Gary Forsee, and other directors of the wireless carrier, the Wall Street Journal reported on its Web site, citing an interview with . Cnbc India An outlook for the Blackberry maker, with James Faucette, Pacific Crest Securities sr. wireless equipment analyst and CNBCs Carl Quintanilla. A look at what number does the market want, with Joe Kinahan, thinkorswim chief derivatives strategist; Kevin Ferry, Cronus Futures Management chief market strategist and CNBCs Becky Quick. Cnbc Tv18 Insight on whether the jobs report is as important to the markets as it sounds, with Robert Doll, BlackRock vice chairman/global CIO, Equities and CNBCs Becky Quick. The Financial Times’ Joshua Chafin writes about the big CNBC/FBN business war that’s about to break out… Derek Baine, senior analyst at SNL Kagan, a media research firm, believes Fox Business may lure viewers from all over the . Cbc News Hand-picking stocks doesn't always lead to market-beating results, with Ron Delegge, ETFGuide.com editor, and CNBC's Maria Bartiromo. Inflation pressures in the euro zone rose to a seven-year high in August and remain in an upward trend, a report said on Friday.

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Cnbc Fast Money Barclays bank is expected to concede defeat Friday in its battle to win control of Dutch bank ABN Amro, as analysts predict a key shareholder vote will favor the bid of a rival consortium led by Royal Bank of Scotland, according to . British budget airline easyJet said on Friday it would beat its previous guidance for year pretax profit after booking an 11 million pounds ($22 million) one-off benefit from its investment in The Airline Group. Cnbc German airline Lufthansa is not planning any takeover bid for Italian carrier Alitalia, a Lufthansa spokesman said on Friday. The European Central Bank is expected to keep its key rate unchanged at 4% Thursday, citing prolonged uncertainty in the financial markets. The Bank of England is also expected to hold rates steady. ECB Should Stay on Hold: Belgian . Cnbc India Jermaine Dupri appeared on the CNBC business talk show The Big Idea last night to discuss how he became successful in the business side of the music industry. Host Donny Deutsch managed to get in a few questions about Dupri's . The number of US workers filing new claims for jobless aid rose by 16000 last week, the government said on Thursday. Cnbc Tv18 Top business headlines, with CNBC's Darby Dunn. CNBC is crushing its viewer numbers, as an internal email sent TV Newser shows (CNBC's viewership closely tracks the stock market, and does especially well during periods of market anxiety, volatility, and euphoria) Cbc News Discussing Pfizer's new head of R&D, with Les Funtleyder, Miller Tabak, and CNBC's Erin Burnett. A scorecard of the latest round of cuts, with CNBC's Melissa Lee. Cnbc Fast Money Microsoft announced Thursday that its “Halo 3” game achieved more than $300 million in sales in the first week of sales. Wal-Mart Stores fired its first volley in the holiday pricing wars this week, slashing prices on toys and calling it an aggressive move to lead the market on holiday savings. Cnbc A closer look at the smartphone market, with Ross Rubin, NPD director, industry analysis; Michael Jalbert, MRINetwork president and CNBC's Becky Quick. If life hands you a lemon, make lemonade, and actor Danny Devito has taken that one step further, with CNBC Radios Steve North. Cnbc India Oct. 4: Deep-vein thrombosis has proven to be a danger for air travelers on long-haul flights. One inventor thinks he has the answer. On the Money's Mike Huckman reports. Oct. 4: After getting bombed on Limoncello before a now-infamous View appearance, he decided to take the publicity and use it to market his own line. On the Money's Steve North reports. Cnbc Tv18 Oct. 4: Call them harmless bloggers with too much time on their hands, but they're changing how movies are made and marketed. On the Money's Julia Boorstin reports. Friday's US employment report is expected to show sizable job growth for September, emboldening investors. But that won't end the debate about a possible recession. Economy Weakens Further More on the Economy. Cbc News Bear Stearns President Alan Schwarz said the odds are in favor of a potential slowdown in the economy, but not a recession. Novartis, the newest entrant in the flu vaccine market, is trying to give its sales a shot in the arm through the use of flu-shot gift cards, and a recent study is certainly bolstering that effort.

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