MAJOR PAPERS:- The Wall Street Journal's "Heard on the Street" reported that analysts believe investors should take a look at some Indian pharmaceutical stocks, including two of the subcontinent's biggest generics makers, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited (NYSE: RDY) and Cipla Ltd.
- According to the Wall Street Journal's "Heard in Asia," shares of India's three largest tech and outsourcing companies by sales, Infosys Technologies Limited (NASDAQ: INFY), Tata Consultancy Services and Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT), may be worth a look by investors despite some near-term volatility.
- David Letterman is seeking his own deal with the Writers Guild of America which would allow his show to return to air on CBS Corporation's (NYSE: CBS) CBS station in early January even if the strike is continuing, the New York Times reported.
- According to the UK Times, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is expected to name Tata as the preferred bidder for its Jaguar and Land Rover units.
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