David Crowe, National Association of Home Builders, sifts through the data and explains why the housing market may not be as healthy as it appears, and why he believes there will be no real momentum in the sector for the remainder of the year.

CNBC's Rick Santelli reports the latest data on new manufacturing orders and what it indicates about the economy, with CNBC's Steve Liesman.

The bull and bear cases for JC Penney and Macy’s from both a fundamental and technical perspective. (3:40)

James Emmett, global head of trade, HSBC, says emerging markets, led by China, will shift production from low-end to higher value goods, altering the export landscape by 2030.

Strong brand names are leading the way, especially in Asia, in a challenging market of 'haves and have-nots,' according to Richard Anthony, CEO, Evercore Private Funds Group.

Peter Keehn, global head of private equity at Allstate Investments, says the private equity market is finally recovering after the post financial crisis lull.

Patrick McKeever, MKM Partners analyst, breaks down the big box retailer's fourth quarter numbers of $1.65 ex-items EPS vs. $1.48 estimates, on revenues of $22.73 billion.

Jed Kolko, Trulia chief economist, discusses real estate trends and whether the encouraging housing data is fundamentally real or investor driven.

Charles Beazley, CEO of Nikko Asset Management, says the Italian election results are the continuation of a "lost decade" in Europe.

Stuart Boesky, President & CEO of Pembrook Capital Management, explains how his fund is able to bridge the gap between developers and banks that aren't lending money.

Charles Drevna, National Petrochemical and Refiners Association, discusses whether U.S. refineries are ready for the nation's new found supply of oil fields.

Michael Tyler, Eastern Bank, discusses how current Fed policy is impacting the economy and what to expect from sequestration. Also, Alan Knuckman provides a look at how to play the markets now.

David Rubenstein, co founder and co CEO, The Carlyle Group, says that while he suspects the sequester will go ahead in the U.S., it will not affect his approach to long-term investments in the country.

CNBC's Michelle Caruso-Cabrera reports the latest details on the fallout following Italy's election, including results from this morning's key debt auction.

CNBC's Ross Westgate tells you what the markets will be watching as we approach the start of trading in the U.S. (1:18)

Japanese companies are cashing in on new demands arising from pollution problems in China and other emerging markets. The Nikkei's Nozomu Kitadai has more.

Dan Scott, head of event driven research at Credit Suisse, tells CNBC that they went tactically neutral before the Italian election but they remain bullish on equities long-term.

Robina Barker-Bennett, global head of funds at Lloyds Banking Group, tells CNBC that leveraged loans have been performing well.

NiQ Lai, CFO of Hong Kong Broadband Network said Hong Kong's budget surplus and total reserves of over HK$700 billion put it in a very enviable position as it can afford to make the tough decisions needed to support the economy.

Peter Chatwell, interest rate strategist at Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, tells CNBC that he expects a 5% yield to tempt domestic demand in the Italian bond auction which should see recent panic subside.