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Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Nov 21, 2012

Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, November 21, 2012

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Hewlett Packard's stock is at a 10 year low this morning after the company announced that it was misled when it acquired the British software firm Autonomy last year. That acquisition forced the company to take an $8.8 billion hit to its bottom line last quarter. But what's Autonomy's side of the story? And with Black Friday and Cyber Monday just around the corner, we're in for the biggest shopping season of the year. But whatever you buy might not look quite as perfect as it does in the catalog or online.

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CGI in ads grows more popular

Nov 5, 2012
The Swedish furniture maker Ikea increasingly relies on CGI -- computer-generated imagery -- to "make" the items in its catalog. It's enough to raise the question of whether computer graphics could ever replace people in the fashion photography business.

Black Friday spawns novel shopping days

Nov 20, 2012
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are Thanksgiving shopping fixtures. But don’t overlook Black Wednesday and Small Business Saturday.

Walmart moves to bar Black Friday protests

Nov 20, 2012
Walmart files a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board to try and stop anti-Walmart protests from taking place on Black Friday.
Customers walk outside a Walmart store on November 17, 2012 in Norwalk, Connecticut.
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Suspicion of Chinese intentions could hurt aviation investments

Nov 20, 2012
U.S. criticism of Chinese investment in key technology sectors such as aviation could cost the U.S. opportunities, say experts.

Former Autonomy head fires back against HP allegations

Nov 21, 2012
Yesterday, Hewlett-Packard announced that it was misled when it acquired the British software firm Autonomy last year. That acquisition forced the company to take an $8.8 billion hit to its bottom line last quarter.

Questions remain about the future of Greece

Nov 21, 2012
A meeting to agree Greece’s next round of bailout money has ended after almost 12 hours with no decision. Athens won't get vital bailout funds without an agreement.

Last call for Twinkie? Hostess fails to reach agreement with union

Nov 21, 2012
Last-ditch talks to save the Hostess company from liquidation have failed. The Twinkie maker will likely begin the (legal) winding down process to shut everything down and sell off remaining brands and assets.

Beginning a critical season for U.S. retail

Nov 21, 2012
It's no surprise that this time of year marks the beginning of an important period for the strength of retail in America. But is the outlook full of holiday cheer?

Is holiday travel worse than ever?

Nov 21, 2012
On this busiest travel day of the year, some flyers are finding air travel even less enjoyable than usual. Prices are rising, planes are packed... Just finding a flight in some markets can be tough. But the troubles don't end at the end of Thanksgiving weekend.

PODCAST: Aftershocks for HP, early rumbles for Thanksgiving shopping

Nov 21, 2012
Conflict of interest behind the biggest ever case of insider trading. Find out what early holiday gift Walmart is hoping for this year and why air travel is even less fun than usual right now. Plus, and indulge in the latest Internet fad: spot Mitt Romney.

U.S. prosecutors go after SAC hedge fund for insider trading

Nov 21, 2012
U.S. prosecutors have filed their biggest-ever case of insider trading. The allegation: SAC Capital Advisors, a hedge fund, got early warning about the failure of an Alzheimer's drug in clinical trials. That info let the fund sell its holdings in the companies behind the drug, and reap $276 million.

Hewlett Packard’s stock is at a 10 year low this morning after the company announced that it was misled when it acquired the British software firm Autonomy last year. That acquisition forced the company to take an $8.8 billion hit to its bottom line last quarter. But what’s Autonomy’s side of the story? And with Black Friday and Cyber Monday just around the corner, we’re in for the biggest shopping season of the year. But whatever you buy might not look quite as perfect as it does in the catalog or online.