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Bulls believe in Santa rally

7:46am: Stocks look to continue December strength as futures point up ahead of new economic readings. (more)

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10 best places to own real estate

6:16am: Even in a tough market, 63 of the 100 biggest markets are due to see a rise in 2007. (more)

• American cities: Best of the best

Oil falls as Houston fog lifts

6:03am: Tankers can once again make deliveries to nation's biggest refineries; warm weather also helps bring down prices. (more)

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For-profit business, nonprofit values

6:32am: Three passionate entrepreneurs turn around a rustic lodge - and the lives of the needy youth they employ. (more)

1.The importance of teamwork

Procter & Gamble's A.G. Lafley discusses the partnership initiatives the company uses to drive innovation and creativity. (more)

2.Stalking the Wii, not PS3

Nintendo's Wii is battling Sony's Playstation 3 at stores. CNNMoney.com's Allen Wastler has more. (December 19) (more)

3.Updating GE's labs

GE's Jeff Immelt discusses updating some of the company's education and research buildings to boost innovation. (more)

4.Money 101: Rollover Beethoven

CNNMoney's Allen Wastler shows you how to roll your 401k over. Part 3 of 4. (October 30) (more)

1.Honda sales record

Its been a tough year for U.S. automakers, but Honda says it's doing just fine. CNN's Stephanie Elam is 'Minding Your Business.' (December 19) (more)

2.Workplace Religion

Some businesses are doubling as Christian ministries. CNN's David Mattingly has more. (December 19) (more)

3.Worthless gift cards?

A very popular gift is now the target of one of the season's biggest scams. WFTS has the story. (December 19) (more)

4.Mini-car crash tests

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests 6 mini-cars. (more)

Specials

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Best real estate markets

How far will housing prices fall? Fortune crunches the numbers in 100 markets and tells you where the value of your home is headed in 2007. (more)

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Companies

• Bed Bath misses forecasts

• Publicis buys interactive ad outfit

• Nike outpaces expectations

• Accenture boosts net income 32%

• M&F Worldwide to buy Harland

Jobs & Economy

• Mortgage applications fall

• Asia markets rebound

• Iraq war spending near record

• Treasury: China not a manipulator

• Building permits at 9-year low

Technology

• Are Web portals becoming passe?

• Jabil revenue edges past forecasts

• Juniper to take $900M charge

• TV from big Bells gets fast-tracked

• Ericsson keeps partner

Small Biz

• My business needs a makeover

• Work together, stay together?

• Crocs ornaments: $20 million idea

• Energy from the ocean's motion

• Firm that cuts health-care waste

Personal Finance

• First Ladies on new gold coins

• 10 home markets ready for a fall

• Surprise! Your car's been 'washed'

• 7 amazing travel secrets

• Moves to save your retirement fund

Real Estate

• Subprime foreclosures to spike

• Best and worst real estate markets

• Homeowners rediscover refis

• Rents trump income growth

• Home sales to keep falling in 2007

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