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Top News
TM, F: Toyota preparing to recall new Prius

WSJ
AAPL, TWC, DIS, NFLX, CBS: Apple s e-book store could be a model for television
WFMI: Whole Foods showing momentum

NYT
ORCL, HPQ, MSFT, CSCO, EMC, IBM, INTC: Trend towards bundling hardware and software benefits bigger tech players

Barron s
CVS, HSIC, WU, FISV, MHS, PETM: Stock picks for slow growth
JEF, BPSG, COWN, EVR, FBCM: Small securities firms benefitting from industry shakeup

TheStreet
IBM, MSFT, ORCL, HPQ: IBM looks for new revenue stream in green IT
HD, LOW: Home Depot upgraded
NVAX, HAFC, SCLN, ETFC: Today s volume plays

SmartMoney
ACN, DOX, ANSS, POT, ROK, INFY: 6 plays on corporate spending

Bloomberg
KFT, HSY: Cocoa prices set to peak, boosting margins for chocolate makers

Reuters
TM, CAT, BA: Does Toyota crisis show weakness of company s production philosophy?

Motley Fool
DLB: Dolby s a strong company that looks overpriced
LDK: Solar-wafer maker looks poised for growth

24/7 Wall Street
KO, PEP, MCD, BKC: Cancer study could spell trouble for soft drinks

CNBC
AXP, CSCO, UTX, KO, DIS: Few companies offering clear forecasts for 2010

Seeking Alpha
MCN: Focus on large caps and covered calls