Yes, it is now a consumerdriven economy. We do want to alert you to new protests in hong kong. Nothing major so far but its just 9 00 at night over there and protests generally pick up steam in the hours before midnight. We cover this because these protests are a wild card in the china trade talks. They could affect our market and because we respect the courage of those youngsters demanding freedom. Now this. There you go. Which is the real Elizabeth Warren . Take a long, hard look. I couldnt tell but we will let you know who is who on the show a little later today. And watch this. This is another internet optical illusion. Take a long hard look at this one. Is that a bird or a bunny . Be quiet, ash. To me, its clear. But our production crew was split. How unusual. We have a big show and its on its way for you. Varney company is about to begin. I am the chosen one. Somebody had to do it so im taking on china. Im taking on china on trade and you know what . Were winning. Because were th
As the government buys, everybody else tries to exit and essentially, the only big buyer left in china is the chinese central government. You have five dow stocks now in bear territory and meaning theyve fallen 20 from the highs. Walmart, disney, apple, exxonmobil, intel. Structurally, legally, in terms of work force, the United States is in the best positioned economy in the world to get through all of this and prosper. The fed is absolutely to blame for this. They have managed this terribly from the beginning and the markets have taken it into their own hands. Prices have to adjust to the economic reality in the United States and europe and china and the question i have, stuart, will the fed allow that to happen . That was yesterday. This is now. Doesnt is look different . The futures indicate a gain of 500 points right there at the opening bell. Again, i have to caution, nobody knows how this thing will end. We can tell its going to be up big at the opening, the ending is another st
We were done on the embarcadero a and got some souvenirs for some friends. Reporter the sidewalks were full but people didnt seem to mind the traffic. Its not as bad as weve seen in other cities. Given the day before christmas, its pretty business busy. People are friendly. Is not bad out here. I am used to go shopping every Christmas Eve. The stores are not really crowded. They havent been crowded in the last two weeks. I think peoples finances are different. Already shop. Reporter six or seven Stores Closed for the night. People stuck around to hang out, taking pictures under the Christmas Tree and some taking a spin in the iceskating rink. Weve established that if you havent done your shopping, its too mac late. Here is what you can still do. You can ice skate until 11 30. You do have to get down here soon. There is quite the waiting list. Here is also something you can do that is about giving back. You can still come drop off a toy that lefty oh doyles for their toy drive. They ope
But will americans go with green . I thought whence they was hump day. Is that weird . These are the top business stories from around the world. Ukraine says it will block the convoy russia says is carrying humanitarian aid. It is headed for areas in Eastern Ukraine that are controlled by prorussian rebels. Ukraine is concerned that they might really be carrying weapons. Farmers are spending less. Makerggest Farm Equipment is cutting its fullyear forecast. They said that sales may fall 10 in north america. The second Largest Health insurer in america is changing its name. The company has been doing more direct marketing to consumers because of obamacare. 14 of the new healthcare exchanges. If youre looking for a retail recovery, you were a bit disappointed. Macys cut their Sales Forecast for the year. Julie hyman covers detailed. We are hearing about how it will detract some fourthquarter sales. The Fourth Quarter, even better. What happened . Report, they this were relatively optimist
Google is politically biased, rigged, suppressing conservative voices. Thats what the president says. What does the search giant have to say about that . Good morning and welcome to early start. Im Laurie Jarret in for christine romans. Good morning, im dave briggs. There was an earthquake overnight in l. A. , relatively minor compared to what happened on the opposite end of the country. We begin with a historic upset in the Florida Democratic primary for governor. Theres an earthquake for you. Cnn projects tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum, a progressive candidate backed by bernie sanders, will win the partys nomination. A victory would make him floridas first africanamerican governor. He was the only nonmillionaire and welcomes the challenge of putting the Governors Mansion back in democratic hands for the first time in two decades. Tonight we have shown the rest of the country that we can be the david in the situation where theres a goliath. All weve got to do now is commit ourselves