Steve Liesman looks at what the government could, and couldn't, pay for if it had to rely only on tax revenues.

CNBC's Michelle Caruso-Cabrera reports on a BP statement that it's been told the Algerian army is trying to take control of a natural gas site where terrorists are holding hostages, including Americans. (1:07)

CNBC's Rick Santelli has the latest results on business activity.

Cramer shares six stocks to watch in under 60 seconds, including ASML Holding, Salesforce.com, Leap Wireless, and more.

CNBC's Rick Santelli discusses the latest action in the bond market, and the U.S. dollar.

Jim Cramer explains what to watch ahead of the open.

Ariel Investments President Mellody Hobson explains why she thinks investors should be in stocks now. (2:26)

Susan Lyne, Gilt chairman, discusses how e-shoppers are hitting luxury gold at bargain prices on the Internet.

"This is clearly a buying opportunity," said Anthony Polini, Raymond James analyst, breaking down Citi's fourth quarter results and explaining why he is putting a $52 price target on the stock over the next twelve months.

Mohamed El-Erian, Pimco CEO & co-CIO, provides perspective on the fiscal debate raging on Capitol Hill, and explains why it's important to have a "framework" in place to deal with the nation's debt problems.

CNBC's Phil LeBeau reports the latest details on the temporary grounding of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner as investigators look into battery problems. And, Carter Copeland, Barclays analyst, weighs in on how the negative news will impact shares of Boeing.

"Stress is one of the main reasons for why health care costs have been rising," said Arianna Huffington, Huffington Post founder, discussing how business are beginning to realize that stress reduction is actually a performance enhancement tool. Also, a look at how new technology is changing the face of media.

Mellody Hobson, Ariel Investments president, discusses her bullish outlook on equities, and explains why investors need to plan long-term.

Michael Santoli, Yahoo Finance senior columnist; and Brad Hintz, Sanford C. Bernstein analyst, provide an outlook on the financial sector.

The "Squawk Box" news team discusses some of the morning's most provocative headlines, including a hoax involving Notre Dame's star linebacker.

Victor Anthony, Topeka Capital Markets analyst, breaks down the better-than-expected fourth quarter numbers on eBay, and explains why he has a "hold" on the stock right now.

Leigh Gallagher, Fortune Magazine, reveals this year's list of top companies for workers to land a job, including Google, SAS, CHG Health Care Services, Boston Consulting Group, and Wegmans Food Market.

CNBC's Diana Olick reports the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is unveiling new rules for mortgage servicers.

CNBC's Ross Westgate tells you what the markets will be watching as we approach the start of trading in the U.S.

How to solve the U.S. debt crisis, and whether the GOP has become the party of "no," with Joe Scarborough, MSNBC "Morning Joe" host; Howard Dean, Former DNC Chairman; and Rick Lazio, Former NY Congressman, who share their opinions.