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Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Senator Hillary Clinton in a combination image. President-elect Barack Obama will unveil his national security team on Monday with former rival Clinton picked as secretary of state and Gates staying on as defense secretary.

A team of rivals 10:46am ET

Barack Obama announces his national security team, nominating former rival Hillary Clinton as secretary of state and asking Defense Secretary Robert Gates to stay on.  Full Article | Full Coverage 

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Senator Hillary Clinton in a combination image. President-elect Barack Obama will unveil his national security team on Monday with former rival Clinton picked as secretary of state and Gates staying on as defense secretary.

A team of rivals 10:46am ET

Barack Obama announces his national security team, nominating former rival Hillary Clinton as secretary of state and asking Defense Secretary Robert Gates to stay on.  Full Article | Full Coverage 

Dwayne O'Rear works to attract customers while wearing a banner advertising a thirty percent sale at the Wilson's Leather Outlet at Concord Mills Mall early on Friday to kick off Black Friday and the holiday shopping season in Concord, North Carolina November 28, 2008.

Woes hit retail stocks 10:55am ET

Investors fear deep discounts at stores over the year's first holiday shopping weekend won't be enough to save a bleak season, sending retail stocks lower.  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 

John Kemp
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 48.76 -9.70% 01 Dec 2008 12:23 EST
Gold 771.0 -5.71% 01 Dec 2008 12:32 EST

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The case for piracy

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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.
Severe floods in Venice

Dec 1 - High tide in Venice brings flood levels not seen in more than 20 years.  Play Video

 

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Yes, I have my eye on quite a few sales
Yes, but I'm going to be more frugal
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