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The ongoing global economic crisis has brought merger and acquisitions to a standstill over the past year. Stephen Barrett from KPMG has analysis.
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.
The top headlines this hour, with CNBC's Sri Jegarajah.
BHP Billiton CEO, Marius Kloppers, updated investors on the mining giant's future plans at its annual general meeting.