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Click here to view today's top stories on your mobile device. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009     DOW 9350.05 70.89 +0.76%   NASDAQ 1989.22 19.98 +1.01%   S&P 1007.37 10.91 +1.09%     NEWS MARKETS EARNINGS INVESTING VIDEO CNBC TV SIGN IN     WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Dollars for Dishwashers? Appliance Rebates on the Way Rebates for Refrigerators? Dollars for Dishwashers? Funds for Furnaces? The details of an appliance rebate program are still being worked out, but manufacturers hope it will give a boost to consumers and appliance manufacturers alike.... »read more Stocks Log Third Straight Gain; Citigroup Soars Stocks extended their winning streak for a third straight day Thursday after a slew of economic data, including an encouraging report on manufacturing.... »read more For Volatile Stocks, September May Be Real Test The sun and fun of summertime—and the 8 percent gain in stock prices—is set to give way to the more intense time of September.... »read more CONNECT WITH CNBC Join CNBC's official online communities today! Get today's business news headlines, guest alerts, top videos and see what other CNBC'rs are Squawking about. »Become a CNBC fan on Facebook »Follow CNBC on Twitter TODAY'S TOP 5 VIDEOS 1. Growing the Garden State   New Jersey cracked its slump today with the state employment report announcing 13,000 new private sector jobs, with Gov. Jon Corzine, D-N.J. and CNBC's Joe Kernen. 2. Citi Intrigues Investors   Insight into beaten down Citi stock and why some investors can't let it go, with David Trone, Fox-Pitt, Kelton and CNBC's Erin Burnett. 3. Big Labor Plays Hardball   One of the nation's most powerful unions is firing a warning shot at Democrats, with Richard Trumka, AFL-CIO secretary-treasurer. 4. George: Leading In Crisis   One of the nation's most powerful unions is firing a warning shot at Democrats, with Richard Trumka, AFL-CIO secretary-treasurer. 5. Stop Trading, Listen to Cramer!  Mad Money host Jim Cramer gives his advice on the markets.       TODAY'S TOP BLOG   Even Romance Is Bad For You Now Talk about killing the mood. Two scientists from South Carolina State University released a paper today saying that candlelit dinners create indoor air pollution. »See All CNBC.com Blogs

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