CNBC's Steve Liesman, explains the concept of quantitative easing and the effectiveness of the Fed's policy. And R.T. Rybak, Mayor of Minneapolis, MN, discusses how sequestration will impact his city if the automatic spending cuts kick in this Friday.
In an interview from the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Paul Jacobs, Chairman & CEO of Qualcomm, discusses how mobile technology is changing the face of the tech world.
Voters in Italy heading to the polls to elect a new Parliament that could have big implications for Europe's economic future, reports CNBC's Michelle Caruso-Cabrera.
The trial between Macy's and JC Penney over legal rights to sell certain Martha Stewart branded products resumes today, reports CNBC's Courtney Reagan.
The "Squawk on the Street" crew reports on the top business headlines of the morning, including Barnes & Noble's chairman's plans to buy all the retail assets of the company. Also, Lowe's earnings beat.
Steve Liesman points out that some in the financial markets are beginning to doubt the Federal Reserve’s resolve to continue quantitative easing for as long as it has promised. Does Rick Santelli believe the Fed? (0:51)
Why keeping financial secrets can be your downfall. A divorced mother of two is maxed out on her credit cards and questions whether bankruptcy is her only way out. Viewers ask if they can afford a 1967 Camaro, Justin Bieber tickets.
A preview of Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke's testimony on Capitol Hill and its impact on the markets, with Larry Bossidy, former Chairman & CEO of Honeywell; Barry Knapp, Barclays; and CNBC's Rick Santelli and Steve Liesman.
Gene Sperling, National Economic Council director, discusses the crisis of leadership in Washington as lawmakers demand compromise on spending cuts in the budget.
Brian Nagel, Oppenheimer analyst, breaks down the fourth quarter results on the home improvement retailer of $0.26 vs. $0.23 ESP on revenues of $11 billion.
Uncertainty has been the name of the game of late. What should investors expect to see in the currency markets ahead of Fed Chairman Bernanke's testimony? Marc Chandler, Brown Brothers Harriman; and Mark Sebastian, Option Pit Mentoring and Consulting, weigh in.
What happens to the markets and economy if there is no solution surrounding the sequester drama in Washington? Charles Campbell, MKM Partners; and Larry Bossidy, former Honeywell chairman & CEO, weigh in.
Thalius Hecksher, Apex Funds, explains how the entrepreneurial spirit is encouraging some hedge fund managers to leave big investment firms and strike out on their own.
Doug Cote, ING Investment Management; Dick Hoey, BNY Mellon; and Daniel Stecich, TJM Institutional Services, provide investment strategies for the week ahead, as automatic spending cuts loom in Washington.