OBAMA PITCHES FOR STIMULUS AS SENATE NEARS VOTE

Date: Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 12:01 PM

OBAMA PITCHES FOR STIMULUS AS SENATE NEARS VOTE

President Barack Obama goes back on the campaign
trail Monday to hustle for the economic stimulus plan, while a crucial
procedural vote looms in the Senate later in the day.

HASBRO NET DROPS 30%, HIT BY WEAK HOLIDAY SALES AND DOLLAR'S RISE

Hasbro details weak results, as the holiday sales season proved to be
a disappointment and the dollar gained strength.

DOWNGRADES WEIGH ON BUILDERS, BUT BEAZER RALLIES ON SMALLER LOSS

Home-builder stocks trade lower after announcements on an economic
stimulus package and a plan to help troubled banks are pushed back.

STARBUCKS TO OFFER DISCOUNT DEALS

Starbucks is rolling out its version of the value menu.