CNBC.com's News Now: Stocks Power to Close, S&P 500 Up 4 %

Click here to view today's newsletter on your mobile device. Thursday, Mar. 12, 2009     DOW 7170.06 239.66 +3.46%   NASDAQ 1426.1 54.46 +3.97%   S&P 500 750.74 29.38 +4.07%       NEWS MARKETS EARNINGS INVESTING VIDEO CNBC TV CNBC PLUS     WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Stocks Power to Close, S&P 500 Up 4 Percent Stocks powered into the market close Thursday, completing a strong rally that took the major indexes up more than 3 percent and nearly 8 percent for the week... »read more 'Small Victories': Market Looks for Glimmer of Hope While a modest bump in retail sales and a bit more confidence in the banking system do not a bottom make, this week's events have finally given the bulls something to talk about... »read more Pros Say: Market Bottom at S&P 600 Thursday: Confessed mega-swindler Bernie Madoff pleaded guilty to fraud. Warren Buffett slipped from the "World's Richest Billionaire" slot. Apple flew in the face of grim retail prognostication and said it'd preview new iPhone software next week. It was reported that... »read more TODAY'S TOP 5 VIDEOS 1. Mark-to-Market Maelstrom   The thorny issue of mark-to-market accounting will be in the spotlight on Capitol Hill this morning. Insight on the House's attempts to address "fantasy accounting," with Rep. Paul Kanjorski, House Financial Services Committee; Capital Markets Subcommittee chairman (D-PA). 2. GE Ratings Cut   General Electric receives a single-notch downgrade from a triple A rating to an AA+ by Standard & Poors, reports CNBC's David Faber. 3. Bernie Goes to Jail   Madoff's victims call for trial so that other people allegedly apart of the scheme are held accountable, with with Jay Fahy, Fahy & Choi partner; Steven Feldman, Herrick Feinstein partner; Donny Deutsch, Deusch Inc. and CNBC's Charlie Gasparino. 4. Obama on Business  President Obama addresses the current economic and market problems and the challenges faced by businesses of all sizes. 5. Stop Trading, Listen to Cramer!   Mad Money host Jim Cramer shares his stock picks with CNBC's Erin Burnett.       TODAY'S TOP BLOG   Madoff: The Final Verdict Now that Madoff has pleaded guilty to fraud, what should his sentence be? Here's 10 of your earlier suggestions. Vote Now! »See All CNBC.com Blogs     FIRST IN BUSINESS WORLDWIDE     (c)2009 CNBC Inc. All Rights Reserved 900 Sylvan Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632

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CNBC.com's News Now: How to invest in the New America

Click here to view today's newsletter on your mobile device. Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2009     DOW 6930.4 3.91 +0.06%   NASDAQ 1371.64 13.36 +0.98%   S&P 721.36 1.76 +0.24%       NEWS MARKETS EARNINGS INVESTING VIDEO CNBC TV CNBC PLUS     WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Despite Rally, Citi Is Still Toxic for Many Investors Even as Citigroup shares surge and sparked Tuesday's rally, few longer-term investors have been adding the stock to their portfolios... »read more Dow Ekes Out Second-Day Gain; Techs Rally Stocks pulled off a second straight gain Wednesday, led by financials and techs, after a rocky session... »read more JPMorgan CEO Dimon Sees 'Modest Signs' of Recovery JPMorgan Chase [JPM 20.40 0.90 (+4.62%) ] Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said he sees "modest signs'' of an economic recovery and endorsed a plan to create a U.S. systemic risk regulator.... »read more TODAY'S TOP 5 VIDEOS 1. Dimon: No Silver Bullet   JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says that this financial crisis is one of the most serious the world has seen and folks looking for a silver bullet solution will be disappointed 2. Obama on Earmark Reform   President Barack Obama discusses the federal budget and says that earmarks in the legislation must have a worthy purpose and be open to scrutiny 3. Barinyi's New Dow  How to invest in the New America, with Laszlo Birinyi, Birinyi Associates president and CNBC's Erin Burnett. 4. Dimon on JPM's Profitability   JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon tells CNBC's Dennis Kneale that the firm was profitable in January 5. Stop Trading, Listen to Cramer!   Mad Money host Jim Cramer shares his views on JPMorgan and the markets, with CNBC's Erin Burnett.       TODAY'S TOP BLOG   You Be The Judge: What Should Madoff's Sentence Be? Bernard Madoff is expected to plead guilty to a variety of criminal charges Thursday. After that, we can drop the "alleged" and "accused" when referring to him. He will be "convicted". What should his sentence be? Let's participate in a cathartic exercise and get creative. Submit your ideas here at funnybusiness@cnbc.com for Madoff's sentence, and I will put some of your suggestions up for a vote. »See All CNBC.com Blogs     FIRST IN BUSINESS WORLDWIDE     (c)2009 CNBC Inc. All Rights Reserved 900 Sylvan Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632

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CNBC.com's News Now: Whitney: The Next Crunch

Click here to view this newsletter on your mobile device. Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2009     DOW 6926.49 379.44 +5.8%   NASDAQ 1358.28 89.64 +7.07%   S&P 719.6 43.07 +6.37%       NEWS MARKETS EARNINGS INVESTING VIDEO CNBC TV CNBC PLUS     WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Dow Jumps 5.8% in Bank-Fueled Rally Stocks took off like a rocket Tuesday, rebounding off of 12-year lows to score their best day in more than three months... »read more Madoff Set to Plead Guilty; No Plea Deal in Place It is a "fair expectation" that alleged Ponzi schemer Bernard Madoff will plead guilty on Thursday to 11 charges, his lawyer Ira Sorkin said Tuesday, though no plea deal has been reached between Madoff and federal prosecutors... »read more Small Business Advantage While giant companies are barely treading water, small shops with low operating costs are staying afloat and in some cases, thriving... »read more TODAY'S TOP 5 VIDEOS 1. Bernanke Talks Systemic Risk  Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke says the Treasury and Fed will take any necessary steps to ensure banks have enough capital and liquidity. 2. Whitney: The Next Crunch  Credit cards could be the next shoe to drop, with Meredith Whitney, Meredith Whitney Advisory Group CEO and CNBC's Maria Bartiromo. 3. Citi in the Black?  Citibank CEO Vikram Pandit says the bank has had the best quarterly performance since Q3 2007, reports CNBC's David Faber 4. The Return of the Uptick  Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) discusses the possible return of the Uptick Rule, with CNBC's Dennis Kneale and Michelle Caruso-Cabrera. 5. Stop Trading, Listen to Cramer!   Mad Money host Jim Cramer shares his stock picks with CNBC's Erin Burnett.       TODAY'S TOP BLOG   5 Reasons to Get Back Into the Market Why would anyone want to get back into the markets now? It doesn't seem logical, but market coach Dough Hirschhorn says there are good reasons to climb back in »See All CNBC.com Blogs     FIRST IN BUSINESS WORLDWIDE     (c)2009 CNBC Inc. All Rights Reserved 900 Sylvan Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632

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CNBC.com's News Now: Buffet: U.S. Economy Fallen Off Cliff

Click here to view this newsletter on your mobile device. Monday, Mar. 09, 2009     DOW 6547.05 -79.89 -1.21%   NASDAQ 1268.64 -25.21 -1.95%   S&P 676.53 -6.85 -1%       NEWS MARKETS EARNINGS INVESTING VIDEO CNBC TV CNBC PLUS     WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Stocks End Lower but Banks Rally Stocks ended a yo-yo session lower Monday as big drug makers skidded following news of Merck's proposed $41.1 billion takeover of rival Schering-Plough... »read more US Recession Could Last Up to 36 Months: Roubini The man who predicted the current financial crisis said the recession could drag on for years without drastic action. Among his solutions: fix the housing market by breaking "every mortgage contract... »read more Roche, Genentech Close to $95-a-Share Deal Roche is in talks to buy the shares of Genentech it does not already own for about $95 each, a source familiar with the situation said Monday... »read more TODAY'S TOP 5 VIDEOS 1. Roubini: 36-Month Recession Possible  Known as Dr. Doom, Nouriel Roubini, RGE Monitor.com, says the current recession could go on as long as 36 months, and that the U.S. banking system needs to be temporarily nationalized. 2. Buffet: U.S. Economy Fallen Off Cliff   Billionaire investor Warren Buffett, says the Fed's actions have prevented things from getting worse. The Berkshire Hathaway chairman/CEO says that it takes longer for Americans to regain confidence and only five minutes to become fearful, with CNBC's Becky Quick. 3. Searching for Stability with Blackrock's Fisher   Why investors should not be putting the blame on the Obama Administration, with Peter Fisher, BlackRock managing director and co-head of fixed income; Peter Fisher, fmr. Treasury undersecretary; and CNBC's Maria Bartiromo. 4. Lockhart on Housing  Discussing how stabilizing the market will play a critical role in reviving the economy, with James Lockhart, Federal Housing Finance Agency director and CNBC's Maria Bartiromo 5. Stop Trading, Listen to Cramer  Mad Money host Jim Cramer shares his stock picks with CNBC's Erin Burnett       TODAY'S TOP BLOG   Send Me Your "Signs Of The Times" From empty car washes to napkins in bagels stores, there are plenty of signs that the economy is as bad as it's been for decades. Send me some of your observations, boiled down to a couple of sentences and include photos if you can. »See All CNBC.com Blogs     FIRST IN BUSINESS WORLDWIDE     (c)2009 CNBC Inc. All Rights Reserved 900 Sylvan Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632

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