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Core machinery orders in Japan jumped higher than expected in September compared to the previous month. Naomi Fink from Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi told CNBC that one strong month isn't enough to signal a recovery in capital spending.
CNBC's Mary Thompson reports on the trading day from the NYSE.
CNBC's Bertha Coombs discusses the day's activity in the commodities markets, and looks ahead to where oil is likely headed at the end of the week.
A look at the drop in Thanksgiving traffic, with Michael Boyd, Boyd Group International president.
A check at stocks moving after the bell, with CNBC's Scott Cohn.