Asian Businesses More Upbeat

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.

Thoughts on spending over the next couple of weeks, with Steve Rendle, The North Face president and Dana Telsey, Telsey Advisory Group.

Checking out the scene at the nation's biggest shopping complex, with Maureen Bausch, Mall of America executive vice president, business development and an overall look at mall traffic, with Bill Taubman, Taubman Centers chief operating officer and Dana Telsey, Telsey Advisory Group.