Best global stocks for 2008, Google's next big dream & home theaters: less is more - Today in Money 12/14

Posted Dec 14th 2007 9:03AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: Google (GOOG), Coca-Cola (KO), PepsiCo (PEP), Citigroup Inc. (C), Money and Finance Today, Federal Natl Mtge (FNM), News Corp'B' (NWS), JetBlue Airways (JBLU)

In the News:

· Inflation Hotter Than Expected in November

· Citigroup Makes Bold Move, Plugs $49 Billion in Leaking Funds

· Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. Completes Takeover of Dow Jones

· Oil Rises After Sharp Decline Overnight

· Lufthansa to Buy 19% Stake in JetBlue

· Fannie Mae to Face Shareholders for First Time in 3 1/2 Years

· Discovery to Go Public in 2008

· Mortgage Rates Reverse Course, Rise This Week Above 6% for 30-Year Fixed

· Cooling Soda Wars Taking Fizz Out of Sales

· $5 Bill Gets a Splash of Color as of March 13

5 Best Global Stocks for 2008
Fortune offers five plays that should reward investors in 2008 - even if the U.S. economy weakens. They include the Bank of Ireland, Mobile Telesystems, iShares MSCI Brazil Index, GlaxoSmithKline and Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan.
Top foreign stocks for 2008 - FORTUNE

Google's Next Big Dream
A lofty new strategy aims to put incredible computing power in the hands of many.
Google and the Wisdom of Clouds: BusinessWeek Cover Story

A New Breed of Billionaire
The global wealth boom has created a new breed of billionaire in once-destitute countries, and a number of them are using their wealth to push for social changes.
A New Breed of Billionaire - New York Times

Ad Trends of the Year
Here are the most effective brand campaigns in 2007. These creative innovations that have had an effect on the marketing industry --and will continue to influence it in the coming year. These include the world's second largest city stopping advertising, 'name your own price' downloads, community that calls the shots, branded utilities and much more.
The Year in Advertising Photo Gallery of Top Trends

Best & Worst Digital Picture Frames
Liven up your desk and den with digital displays. Consumer Reports takes a look at one of the year's new hot gifts and gives its top recommendations. Smartparts earned their top overall score. Other recommendations include Philips, Pandigital and Insignia. Polaroid is rated worst.
ConsumerReports.org - Digital picture frames ConsumerReports.org - Digital picture frames, Ratings

Home Theaters: Less Is More
Not too long ago when some mentioned their home theater, it might have conjured up images of a mansion with a giant screening room. These days, many consumers envision a home theater setup on a somewhat smaller scale: a giant-screen high-definition television, booming surround sound, and a fancy entertainment console on which to display their goods. The minimalist look popularized by the Apple iPod is finding its way into your living room.
Home Theaters: Less Is More Photo Gallery of Home Theaters Today

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