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Monday, Dec. 24, 2007

1. GE-Merrill Lynch Deal GE Capital buys Merrill Lynch's middle market commercial finance business, reports CNBC's David Faber. 2. Holiday Shopping Final Stretch Holiday shoppers are trying to beat the clock as the peak retail season comes down to the final stretch. Christine Augustine, Bear Stearns retail analyst, and CNBC's Margaret Brennan, have the retail details. 3. Huckabee One-On-One Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee discusses employment and CEO pay, with CNBC's chief Washington correspondent John Harwood. 4. Maria Remembers 2007 Looking back on the stories that made 2007 such an exciting and wild ride for the markets, with CNBC's Maria Bartiromo. 5. Friends Are Fore-Closure A new practice popping up between friends, reports CNBC's Jane Wells.

Apple's iPhone: Great -- or Greatest? There are rumors all over the web that Apple will announce staggering handset unit sales at Macworld next month. And while I fully anticipate strong numbers, I'm a little skeptical that they'll measure up to some of the wild estimates making the rounds. Click here to view posting.

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