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President-elect Barack Obama introduces his national security team as Secretary of State nominee Sen. Hillary Clinton and National Security Adviser nominee retired Marine General James Jones look on during a news conference in Chicago December 1, 2008.

A team of rivals 12:37pm ET

Barack Obama named former rival Hillary Clinton as secretary of state and said Robert Gates would remain defense secretary.  Full Article | Full Coverage 

President-elect Barack Obama introduces his national security team as Secretary of State nominee Sen. Hillary Clinton and National Security Adviser nominee retired Marine General James Jones look on during a news conference in Chicago December 1, 2008.

A team of rivals 12:37pm ET

Barack Obama named former rival Hillary Clinton as secretary of state and said Robert Gates would remain defense secretary.  Full Article | Full Coverage 

Traders work in close quarters on the main trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange early in the trading session in New York City, November 21, 2008. REUTERS/Mike Segar

Stocks sink on worries 1:01pm ET

Stocks tumbled as signs of further deterioration in the global economy punctured last week's market enthusiasm, with financial and retail stocks among the biggest drags.  Full Article | Full Coverage 

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Shoppers look at toys at the KB Toys store in Concord Mills Mall to kick off Black Friday and the holiday shopping season in Concord, North Carolina November 28, 2008.  REUTERS/Chris Keane
Looking for holiday cheer

Analysts are singling out retailers who offer the lowest prices as likely to benefit from consumer preferences this holiday shopping season.  Full Article 

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Uncertainty paralyzes system

Even as the Fed has added liquidity and boosted bank reserves, the credit creation process has remained stalled as banks struggle to identify borrowers willing and able to repay in a wide range of future economic conditions.  Commentary 

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Commodity Last Pct Chg Trade Date/Time
Oil 48.77 -9.68% 01 Dec 2008 13:00 EST
Gold 772.9 -5.45% 01 Dec 2008 12:54 EST

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Shoppers pass a window display at the high-end luxury goods maker Gucci along 5th Avenue in New York, November 19, 2008.
Holiday Shopping

Retailers and shoppers are adjusting to the impact of the financial crisis, especially during the busy holiday season. Take a closer look.  Full Coverage 

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12:13pm EST 
President-elect Barack Obama announced his national security team, nominating former rival Hillary Clinton as secretary of state.
Police targeted in Iraq bombings

Dec 1 - More than two dozen people are killed in bomb attacks in Baghdad and Mosul.  Play Video

 

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