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Friday, Apr. 18, 2008

1. Citi Shares Surge, Despite Q1 Loss: Bad bets on mortgage-related securities are continuing to hurt Citigroup's bottom line. CNBC's Mary Thompson and Charlie Gasparino have the latest. 2. Caterpillar CEO on Earnings: Caterpillar CEO James Owens discusses his company's earnings and outlook with CNBC's Erin Burnett. 3. Gushing Prices: Economists might be missing the picture with their energy price concerns, with Matthew Simmons, Simmons & Co. international chairman and CNBC's Becky Quick. 4. Can Gold Hit $2,000? "Inflation adjusted, going back to 1980 prices, gold today should be over $2,300 an ounce, so making the statement that gold could go to $2,000 is not irrational," Frank Holmes, CEO of U.S. Global Investors told CNBC. 5. Realty Check: Foreclosure Front: Local officials on the ground say foreclosure relief isn't happening fast enough, reports CNBC's Diana Olick. Turkey Testicles--Have A Real "Fowl Ball" At The Game That's right, a minor league baseball team is serving up Turkey Testicles as a treat. Darren blogs, about the dish that left him skipping breakfast after he heard about it. Click here to read more.

VIDEO OF THE WEEK Jack Welch: Straight From the Gut: Setting the record straight on his comments yesterday, with Jack Welch former GE chairman/CEO.

PHARMAPALOOZA: The spotlight is on big pharma on Monday with Merck, Eli Lilly and Novartis all reporting before the bell. Will the earnings be a prescription to lead the market to early week gains, or move the needle negative? Mike Huckman digs through the data to analyze the results and follow the market's reaction. Additionally, Mike Huckman has an exclusive interview with Merck CEO Dick Clark at 10a ET. BANK OF AMERICA EARNINGS: Following a week of not-so-terrible bank earnings, Bank of America reports before-the-bell. Mary Thompson looks at the report and the conference call as the financials look for a light at the end of the tunnel. PENNSYLVANIA SHOWDOWN: We're finally here, as Senators Clinton and Obama head into the final stretch in Pennsylvania. With economic issues paramount in the hugely disparate state, which candidate will win the hearts, minds and wallets of voters? John Harwood is live in the City of Brotherly Love, hot on the candidates' trail. INVESTING IN A STRIKEOUT: Randy Newsom is a minor league pitcher and Tufts economics grad who, a couple months ago, sold about $35,000 worth of stock in himself (deemed 4 percent of his future net worth) to fans as part of a company he started called Real Sports Investments. On Monday, we will show you our interview with Newsom as his associates meet in New York for the all important meeting with MLB. Portfolio Watchlist Insider Trends Financial Glossary Stock Screeners Fund Screeners Earnings Screeners

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