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• What Will the Fed Do Next?  Monday, 10 Dec 2012 | 5:30 PM ET

  

  Gary Schlossberg, Economist, Wells Capital Management discusses what the Fed may do ahead of the fiscal cliff. He adds that any outright bond buys will help commodities and stocks.

• 2013 Will Be Better For the US Economy  Monday, 10 Dec 2012 | 5:20 PM ET

  

  Yu-dee Chang, Principal and Chief Advisor, ACE Investment Strategists thinks the U.S. economy will have a better year in 2013. He also suggests tips on how investors can gain exposure to real estate.

• Fiscal Cliff Deal Will Come...Eventually: Pro  Monday, 10 Dec 2012 | 5:10 PM ET

  

  Yu-dee Chang, Principal and Chief Advisor, ACE Investment Strategists believes U.S. policymakers will be able to find common ground once they have exhausted all possibilities. He expects a resolution by mid-January.

• Why Canada Can Resist, but Won't Stop Energy Deals Sunday, 9 Dec 2012 | 8:00 PM ET

  

  Canada says it will allow no further deals by Chinese state-owned enterprises after approving a $15.1 billion acquisition of Canadian energy firm Nexen by China's CNOOC. Experts say watch this space.

• Innovation in India's Consumer Sector  Sunday, 9 Dec 2012 | 7:45 PM ET

  

  The rising class of consumers in India is driving the next wave of innovation in companies hope to tap that growth. CNBC's Chloe Cho looks at how some companies are developing their technologies to cater to the consumer class.

• Ultratech's Aims to Double Singapore Revenue Capacity  Sunday, 9 Dec 2012 | 7:35 PM ET

  

  Arthur Zafiropoulo, Chairman and CEO, Ultratech talks about the company's second time expanding in Singapore and its goal to double revenue capacity in the city-state.

• Another Decade of Crisis in the EU?  Sunday, 9 Dec 2012 | 7:20 PM ET

  

  Alan Oster, Group Chief Economist, National Australia Bank sees a 5 to 10 year recovery process in the euro zone. He says the issue of social stability has been neglected in the region's debt talks.

• Australia's Mining Boom Peak Within Sight: NAB  Sunday, 9 Dec 2012 | 7:10 PM ET

  

  Alan Oster, Group Chief Economist, National Australia Bank warns of a multi-speed economy in Australia. He says the country is 12-18 months away from the peak of the building phase of its mining boom.

• Feel-Good Policies Hurting the West: Pro  Sunday, 9 Dec 2012 | 6:50 PM ET

  

  Damon Vickers, Managing Director & CIO, Damon Vickers & Co. says the U.S. and Europe are moving towards more "feel-good" policies which will impede recovery and progress.

• Sun Hung Kai Properties: Good Year For Hotels  Sunday, 9 Dec 2012 | 6:40 PM ET

  

  Ricco DeBlank, CEO of Hotels, Sun Hung Kai Properties sees occupancy rate of around 92% in its hotels in Hong Kong. He also projects double digit growth from 2011's record year in the region.

• Time to Sell the Euro?  Sunday, 9 Dec 2012 | 6:35 PM ET

  

  Greg Gibbs, Senior Currency Strategist, RBS cites weak economic data and political uncertainty in Europe as reasons to sell the euro. He sees the currency falling to 1.24 against the dollar by the end of the year.

• Expect More Chinese Takeovers: Pro  Sunday, 9 Dec 2012 | 6:20 PM ET

  

  Damon Vickers, MD & CIO, Damon Vickers & Co. expects China's demand for resources will fuel its takeover appetite. He adds that China will soon take over swathes of industries in the West.

• North Korea: Still Up to No Good?  Sunday, 9 Dec 2012 | 5:50 PM ET

  

  Michael Raska, Research Fellow, Institute of Defence & Strategic Studies, NTU, explains what may be delaying North Korea's rocket launch. He adds that the threat of possible sanctions may have also spooked Pyongyang.

• Positive Data to Boost US Dollar: Pro  Sunday, 9 Dec 2012 | 5:30 PM ET

  

  Clifford Bennett, Chief Economist, Orb Global Investments says the improvement in non-farm payrolls will be positive for dollar sentiment. He adds that data from China will also help lift currencies broadly.

• Assessing Canada's Pivot to China  Sunday, 9 Dec 2012 | 5:20 PM ET

  

  Glenn Maguire, Principal & Chief Economist, Asia Sentry Advisory says Canada's approval of CNOOC's bid for Nexen will set an important precedent. He adds that Canada will need Chinese investment to tap its immense reserves.

• Keeping the Recovery Momentum Going  Sunday, 9 Dec 2012 | 5:10 PM ET

  

  Glenn Maguire, Principal & Chief Economist, Asia Sentry Advisory says the positive jobs data is just another sign that the U.S. economy is getting back on the growth path. He adds that it's key that policymakers safeguard the momentum.

• Netflix Wells Notice  Friday, 7 Dec 2012 | 7:10 AM ET

  

  A Facebook post back in July leads to a Wells notice for the CEO of Netflix. Michael Pachter, Wedbush Securities, weighs in.

• Hyflux's Solution to Water Scarcity  Thursday, 6 Dec 2012 | 7:40 PM ET

  

  One in six people worldwide can't get water to drink, and this problem shows no signs of abating. But one company is trying to improve the situation by recycling. CNBC's Chloe Cho spoke to Olivia Lum, Executive Chairman & Group CEO, Hyflux to find out more.

• Conflict Between Bank Reforms & Liquidity: Pro  Thursday, 6 Dec 2012 | 7:35 PM ET

  

  Patricia Jackson, Head of Financial Regulatory Advice for Europe, Middle East, India and Africa, Ernst & Young says there is currently a conflict between the need for growth through increased bank lending and the need for stability in the sector.

• Watch Out For PICC Property & Casualty: Pro  Thursday, 6 Dec 2012 | 7:20 PM ET

  

  Scott Russell, Head of Insurance Research, Asia, Macquarie says the Chinese property & casualty space is performing better than life insurance. He is positive on PICC's debut in Hong Kong, but prefers its subsidiary PICC P&C.