| | RETAIL EARNINGS: JC Penney and Abercrombie & Fitch report before-the-bell, wrapping up a notable week of retail earnings, ahead of another (Target, Home Depot). Who won, who lost? And how's the American consumer?
| PORTFOLIOS OF THE STARS: Thursday afternoon, the likes of Warren Buffett, Eddie Lampert, Carl Icahn and Bill Gates filed their 13-Fs with the SEC... illuminating the wider world about which stocks they bought, which they sold and which they still hold. Mary Thompson follows the storylines and the stocks.
| WHAT RUSSIA OWNS: As the U.S. finds itself at odds with Russia over its fight in Georgia, there's an undercurrent that can't be forgotten. One of the reasons the U.S. can't push too hard is that Russia has a lot invested in the U.S... literally. From treasuries to equities, just what kind of a stake does Russia have here? Should we be worried about geopolitical risks that could prompt Russia to dump our debt?
| MONEY CAMP: Summer camp ain't what it used to be. Or at least that's the case when the activities include learning about debt and building a portfolio. NBC's Bob Faw has the story.
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