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Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008

1. Buffett on Bond Insurers: Billionaire Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway chairman/CEO, has some plans to resurrect the industry. 2. Rick Wagoner on GM Earnings: A look at the auto company's earnings with Richard Wagoner, General Motors chairman/CEO, and CNBC's Phil Lebeau. 3. Stop Trading, Listen to Cramer! Mad Money host Jim Cramer shares his stock picks, including a look at a U.S. car company, with CNBC's Erin Burnett. 4. SI's Swimsuit Success: A look at what it means to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated's swimsuit edition, with Marisa Miller, cover model; Mark Ford, SI president & CNBC's Darren Rovell. 5. Ackman on Buffett's Offer: William Ackman, managing member of Pershing Square Asset Management, discusses Warren Buffett's offer to back up the biggest bond insurers to the tune of $800 million. Paulson's "New" Housing Plan Just To "Save" Market And Investors? Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson revealed yet another version of the government's housing crisis package. But as Diana Olick blogs, the question remains whom it really helps—consumers or investors? Click here to view posting.

ECON DATA: Steve Liesman reports the retail sales numbers and explores what they mean for consumer spending. On Tuesday, Warren Buffett told CNBC that the middle and upper class are feeling the pinch in consumer debt. Will the numbers confirm Buffett's observations? EARNINGS CENTRAL/STOCKS TO WATCH: Mary Thompson reports earnings and analyzes the market's. Coca-Cola is the major company of interest Wednesday with earnings out around 700a ET. Daimler, John Deere and Genzyme are also releasing quarterly results. With the huge earnings reports flowing in, will good news halt the recent market downturn? VALENTINE'S INFLATION: With cocoa, gold and platinum trading at record highs and sizeable fuel charges built into flower prices, V-day Day 2008 will be one of the priciest on record. Now, retailers expect consumers to seek out quality over quantity. BIGresearch reports that 49% of consumers will spend on "experiences" and gift cards rather than traditional presents this year. Will Hallmark's win be Hershey's loss? Will Tiffany's and Blue Nile lose out on this $17 billion holiday? Who benefits from the "experience" gifts? Margaret Brennan reports. CLEMENS ON THE HILL: From the dugout to Capitol Hill: the steroids controversy goes to Washington. Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee are scheduled to testify in front of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 10a ET Wednesday. America's waiting to hear how Clemens will handle the heat. Is all press, good press for baseball? Portfolio Watchlist Insider Trends Financial Glossary Stock Screeners Fund Screeners Earnings Screeners

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