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Tuesday, Apr. 08, 2008

1. Greenspan Fight's Back, Part 1: Critics are blaming former Fed Chairman Alan Grenspan for today's financial crisis, but the former Fed chief is fighting back. Greenspan sets the record straight in an exclusive interview with CNBC's Steve Liesman & Maria Bartiromo. 2. Starbucks' New Brew: In a move to revive its U.S. sales and its floundering stock, the coffee giant is launching a new, everyday coffee called Pike Place Roast. Howard Schultz, chairman & founder of Starbucks, discusses the launch with CNBC's Maria Bartiromo. 3. Gasoline Tipping Point: Discussing whether we've finally reached a gasoline price tipping point for consumers, with Nariman Behravesh, of Global Insight, and John Kilduff, of MF Global. 4. Stop Trading, Listen to Cramer! Mad Money's Jim Cramer shares his stock picks and pans with CNBC's Erin Burnett. 5. Nike's Team Kobe: Basketball star Kobe Bryant talks basketball, the Olympics and human rights with CNBC's Darren Rovell. Hillary Clinton's New Strategist: Meet Geoff Garin Senator Clinton has brought in a new political strategist in her effort to beat Barack Obama. But can Geoff Garin change the course of her campaign to win the Democratic presidential nomination? John Harwood blogs on Hillary's new man. Click here to view posting.

GETTING FRANK ON HOUSING: At 1000a ET, the House Financial Services Committee holds a hearing on the economic, mortgage and housing rescue plan. Chairman Barney Frank & co will talk to the likes of Sheila Bair and Randall Kroszner, looking for answers on how to navigate the housing mess. Diana Olick delivers the details from the latest hearing on housing. CONTROVERSY OVER THE TORCH: Following the dramatic events over the past few days, the Olympic torch is due to make its lone stop in the United States, with a tour of San Francisco scheduled this afternoon at 400p ET. The Olympic torch race is dividing the world over China's treatment of the Tibet region... and other human rights questions. Darren Rovell is live on the torch route, where tensions will be hot. BAD DREAM-LINER? In an 1100a ET conference call, Boeing plans to discuss the latest issues for the 787 Dreamliner. Will there be more bad news? Some people suspect there may be, with strong speculation the company is delaying the program... again. Is the 787 causing more problems for Boeing than the A380 did for Airbus? CIRCUIT CITY LOOKING FOR A JOLT: The perennially struggling electronic retailer reports earnings before the bell Wednesday and Margaret Brennan dissects the numbers. Will the company feel some relief? Or has the slowed economy squeezed Circuit City even further? Portfolio Watchlist Insider Trends Financial Glossary Stock Screeners Fund Screeners Earnings Screeners

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