Payback time for clunkers

Date: Monday, October 12, 2009

Payback time for clunker

The recovery lost a little momentum in September with the end of the
cash-for-clunkers deal, but the U.S. economy kept grinding higher.

WASHINGTON COOKING UP THIRD STIMULUS PLAN

The bleak September jobs report appears to have cracked the political
logjam blocking progress on a third stimulus package.

U.S. STOCKS LOOK TO BOTTOM LINES TO KEEP ON TOP

The U.S. stock market is depending on third-quarter corporate results
to do the heavy lifting in the coming week, with investors looking for
proof of a
recovery priced into U.S. equities' rapid climb.

STOCKS IN FOCUS FOR MONDAY

Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in
Monday's session are Charles Schwab Corp., Fastenal Co. and National
Semiconductor Corp.