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The U.S. auto industry will face a very difficult future, despite government aid, says Graeme Maxton, chief economist at The Insight Bureau, speaking to CNBC's Maura Fogarty.
CNBC's Trish Regan sits in for Maria Bartiromo to discuss the day's top business and financial stories, and look ahead to Friday's Closing Bell.
CNBC's Mary Thompson reports on the trading day from the NYSE.