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Monday, Apr. 07, 2008

1. Measuring the Economy: Discussing the economic slowdown, with Martin Feldstein, The National Bureau of Economic Research president/CEO, and CNBC's Steve Liesman. 2. Yahoo Responds: Microsoft sets a three-week deadline for Yahoo to accept its takeover offer or risk a hostile proxy fight, with CNBC's Jim Goldman. 3. Stop Trading, Listen to Cramer! Mad Money host Jim Cramer shares his stock picks with CNBC's Erin Burnett. 4. Chasing Opportunities: Despite recent concerns facing Wall Street, some investors are saying opportunity remains, with Leon Cooperman, Omega Advisors Chmn. & CEO and CNBC's Maria Bartiromo. 5. Angry Passengers Take Off: A new airline survey states the obvious about fares and passenger complaints, with CNBC's Hampton Pearson. Auto Industry Blues: Here's Why Things Are So Bad This is a rough time for car makers and as Phil LeBeau blogs, it might not get better any time soon. Phil's writes on what's hurting automakers and what he thinks will have to happen before they get back on the road to success. Click here to view posting.

ALLEGING SUBPRIME MANAGEMENT: The proxy season heats up as subprime-related blame begins to fall on the executives and board of directors throughout the big banks. First up: John Mack and Morgan Stanley. The CtW Investment Group is urging MS shareholders to vote against director nominees Howard Davies, Robert Kidder and John Mack for their involvement in the risk management and subsequent subprime writedowns at Morgan Stanley. Mary Thompson is live at the meeting as the shareholders parse through the subprime aftermath. HOUSING ON THE HORIZON: At 1000a ET, Diana Olick reports two significant data-points from the National Association of Realtors: pending home sales and their forward forecast for future sales and prices. Is now the time to buy a home or stay away from the tattered real estate market? AN OLD-FASHIONED GOLD RUSH: Despite recent dips, gold is shining especially bright of late, up over $200 from this time last year. The high prices have started a new gold rush in California. Jane Wells talks to prospectors who are trying to strike it rich. STARBUCKS' NEW BREW: Starbucks is set to release its newest brew Tuesday morning. The high-end drip coffee is the newest part of the company's turnaround plan. At 1100a ET, CEO Howard Schultz starts a nationwide taste test in a New York City Starbucks that was specially built for the occasion. Lee Hawkins reports. Portfolio Watchlist Insider Trends Financial Glossary Stock Screeners Fund Screeners Earnings Screeners

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