Alcatel's Russo: There Is No Downturn
The CEO of Alcatel-Lucent, the world's largest telecom equipment maker, says the industry's outlook may be uncertain but growth opportunities remain

 MySpace: Going Places
Hoping to renew its growth, the social network will let users transport their profiles to other sites, such as Yahoo and eBay

 Foreclosure Bargains on the Block
Even in affluent communities, foreclosures often offer a chance to buy a luxury home for as much as 40% or more off the market value

 Kodak's Easy-to-Use EasyShare Frame
This Wi-Fi-enabled digital photo frame is a snap to operate. But it's incompatible with photo-sharing sites besides Kodak Gallery

 Accelerated MBAs Are Gaining Ground
One-year B-school programs, a mainstay in Europe, are getting a second look in the U.S.

 Analyst Actions: Barr Pharma, Warner Music, F5
What Wall Street analysts are saying about stocks making headlines in Thursday's market

 Stocks Finish Modestly Higher
Jobless claims fell last week, giving hope that the U.S. will avoid recession. Oil prices hit yet another record high

 Russia's Medvedev Gets Down to Business
With economic growth roaring, the new President must address inflation, overdependence on oil, entrenched corruption, and crumbling roads

 Best Buy Barges into Europe
The electronics giant has bought 50% of Britain's Carphone Warehouse, which has stores in nine countries. But the move comes at a risky time

 Toyota's Downbeat Earnings Forecast
Latest records aside, the automaker projects a 29.5% profit drop for the current year, well below analyst expectations

 S&P Stock Picks and Pans: McDonald's, AIG, Toyota, Cablevision
Analyst opinions on stocks making headlines in Thursday's market

 IPOs: Back from the Dead?
Investors fled from such deals earlier this year, but Visa's successful debut has set the stage for a suddenly busy IPO market

 What's Right with Biofuels
Recent hand-wringing about the costs associated with ethanol and other biofuels overlooks the urgency of finding alternatives to petroleum

 More Static for Sirius-XM Deal
The FCC is under pressure to force stiffer restrictions on the satellite radio providers but Sirius and XM have very little leeway

 Movers: Wal-Mart, Barr, Best Buy, ITW
Plus more stocks making headlines in Thursday's market



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