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• Brooks and Marcus Talk Bush Tax Cuts and WikiLeaks
  New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus -- who's sitting in for Mark Shields this week -- stopped by The Rundown Friday to discuss the debate over the expiring Bush tax cuts and what impact the WikiLeaks document dump might have on the war in Afghanistan.
• Will U.S. Auto Industry Manage to Survive Recession?
  On a day that President Obama touted his administration's efforts to save the U.S. auto industry, Judy Woodruff assesses the state of the industry with Micheline Maynard, senior editor of Changing Gears, a new public media project focusing on the future of the industrial Midwest, and economist Martin Bailey.
• President Obama Takes Chevy Volt Electric Car for a Test Drive
  It might go down as the shortest joyride in history. President Obama got behind the wheel of a black Chevrolet Volt, GM's new electric car, and drove it a distance of about 10 feet, topping out at at a few miles per hour.
• "Socionomic" Theory Predicts Market Catastrophe
  Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
• Obama Touts Auto Industry Recovery in Detroit Speech
  President Obama rallied autoworkers at a Chrysler plant in Detroit Friday, telling workers that his administration's decision to rescue the ailing auto industry in 2009 kept their jobs alive and was the right decision.
• China's Nuclear Power Building Boom
  The demand for emission-free nuclear electricity in China is growing as quickly as its megacities and middle-class.
• Conversation: Exclusive E-Books Deal Stirs Publishing World
  On July 22, literary agent Andrew Wylie announced an exclusive partnership with retailer Amazon to begin selling digital versions of many classic backlist titles by authors that would be accessible only on Amazon's Kindle e-reader.
• Friday: BP to Detail Gulf Plan; July Now Deadliest Month for U.S. in Afghanistan
  Newly-named BP CEO Bob Dudley will outline the company's long-term plans to aid Gulf recovery efforts on Friday and announce the addition of former FEMA chief James Lee Witt as a new leader in the oil spill response effort. Also, three U.S. troops were killed in Afghanistan in separate bombings in the last 24 hours.
• The Morning Line: Unfinished Business
  House members head home Friday for the August recess and to begin the campaign season in earnest. But there is much unfinished business that prevents Democrats from wrapping a bow around their desired tidy messaging.
• Did Stimulus Funding Help or Hurt U.S. Economy in the Long Run?
  A new study by economists Mark Zandi and Alan Blinder showed the U.S. government's nearly $800 billion economic stimulus and the Wall Street bailout likely steered the American economy away from another depression. Jeffrey Brown moderates a debate between Zandi and Stanford University economist John Taylor.
• Timeline: The Oil Spill at 100 Days
  As the Deepwater Horizon oil leak surpasses the 100-day mark, here is a timeline of some key events from the past few months with links to NewsHour coverage.
• Does the President's Jobs Policy Conflict With His Climate Policy?
  Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
• Thursday: Supporters, Opponents Gear Up for Arizona Immigration Fight
  Supporters, Opponents Gear Up for Long Fight Over Arizona Immigration LawOne day after a federal judge blocked key provisions of Arizona's new immigration law from going into effect, both supporters and opponents of the law are gearing up for a long fight.
• One Man Takes on -- And Funds -- Mission to Clean Up Gulf
  A man who made his money in the construction crane business is now leading and funding a small operation to clean up the Gulf Coast and assist with other disasters around the world. Spencer Michel reports from Buras, Louisiana.
• 100 Days Into Oil Disaster, What's in the Gulf Waters?
  The oil has stopped gushing from the BP's damaged Gulf of Mexico well -- at least for now -- but the damages are apparent along the beaches and marshlands. However, little oil can be seen on the water. Jim Lehrer speaks with a professor about dispersants and water quality in the Gulf.

• July marked crude oil's best month since March, and gold's worst since December
  It was a rough start for the major market indexes today, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) down triple digits within the first 15 minutes of the opening bell...(Read More)

  

• MannKind has attracted quite a bit of pessimism ahead of its quarterly report
  Earnings season continues to grow more crowded next week, as the pace of corporate reports gains momentum...(Read More)
• Yet the brokerage bunch remains optimistic about PG
  Cincinnati-based consumer goods guru The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) will release its fourth-quarter report ahead of the open on Monday, Aug...(Read More)
• The coal concern garnered attention from put buyers on Thursday
  Negative news sparked noteworthy option activity on Massey Energy Company (MEE) and Bunge Limited (BG) on Thursday...(Read More)
• It's another day, another iPhone 4-related headache for Steve Jobs & Co.
  There's no shortage of news hitting the Street today, including the latest GDP figures and a fresh round of corporate earnings...(Read More)
• Could a solid earnings report lure more buyers to SOLF's bullpen?
  The proverbial earnings melting pot will once again be full to the brim next week, with an array of notables slated to confess their quarterly figures...(Read More)
• Wall Street digests slowing economic growth; bulls bolstered by improving Chicago manufacturing
  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has bounced back from heavy losses on the open, as Wall Street comes to grips with a slower U.S. economic recovery...(Read More)
• Option players have rarely been more pessimistic about XOM
  The Federal Energy Information Administration reported on Thursday that U.S. crude oil imports in May rose 7.7% to 9.622 million barrels a day -- the second-highest monthly total since January 2009...(Read More)
• Option players certainly think so
  Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) unveiled on Thursday its four-point plan to maintain its position in the business software market...(Read More)
• The drug company lowered its 2010 revenue forecast, citing weakness in the euro
  Today's column includes the latest quarterly results from Amgen, Inc. (AMGN), a wave of post-earnings price-target adjustments on Potash Corp...(Read More)
• U.S. stock futures point toward a negative open as key economic data looms large
  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) attempted to bounce back from a triple-digit loss yesterday, but the pressure proved to be too much...(Read More)
• A see-saw session ended with modest losses for the major market indexes
  It was a roller-coaster day for the equities market, as traders considered a fresh onslaught of corporate earnings, economic data, and Fedspeak...(Read More)
• Options trader initiates a bearish strategy on this technology concern
  Shares of Akamai Technologies Inc. (AKAM) have plunged more than 11% so far today, as traders reacted to the company's second-quarter earnings report...(Read More)
• Put selling is the name of the game today
  Despite the "recession-proof" nature of the grocery business, The Kroger Co. (KR) has been struggling lately...(Read More)
• Outlining the bearish case for the alternative energy issue
  Our Uncle Ben once told us that "with great power comes great responsibility," and we try to consider this nugget of wisdom when we approach our column each week...(Read More)

• What is an Index Equity Annuity
  Find out what an indexed equity annuity is, who would benefit from it, and see some comparisons to other available substitutes.
• Fixed Annuity Fees Explained
  Learn what a fixed annuity is and see it compared to other annuities, also see the different fees involved in the annuity buying experience explained.
• Variable Annuity Death Benefits
  Learn what a variable annuity is, what the death benefits are, and see it compared to other similar products
• Equity Linked Annuities
  Learn what equity linked annuities are and why they are beneficial, also get examples of companies that offer them and see equity linked annuities compared to similar products.
• How to Find the Best Rates on Annuities
  Learn how annuities work and the different kinds of annuities available, also learn how to find the best rates, and get some examples of companies that have good rates.
• Top Variable Annuities
  Find out what variable annuities are and who generally buys them, also get some examples of companies that sell them.
• What is a Structured Annuity
  Find out what a structured annuity is, who would benefit from a structured annuity or structured settlement annuity, get specific comparisons to other available substitutes.
• Annuity Retirement Planning
  Learn how you can use an annuity for retirement planning, who would be a good candidate, when you should start planning, and how you would benefit from annuity retirement planning.
• 401k Annuity
  Find out what a 401k annuity is, why its beneficial, what companies offer 401k annuity options, and see it compared to similar substitutes.
• Taxation of Annuities Explained
  Learn about how annuities are taxed. See comparisons with other retirement investment products like CDs, mutual funds, and IRAs.
• Joint Life Annuities
  Learn what joint life annuities are, who is generally the buyer, also see it compared to similar products
• Annuities Explained
  Get a basic annuity primer for the newbie investor. learn about what annuities are, how they work, and why they are purchased. Find out the the benefits of various types of annuities and how they can provide life-long income.
• Variable Annuity Life Insurance
  Find out what Variable Annuity Life Insurance is, where you can buy such a product, why someone would want this product, and see comparisons to some similar optional substitutes.
• What are Charitable Gift Annuities
  Find out what a charitable gift annuity is and the benefits and/or disadvantages of purchasing one, also get a better idea for who should buy a charitable gift annuity and who they should be bought for.

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