California's Budget Crisis
California is battling one of the worst budget crises in the nation. David Crane, special economics adviser to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, discusses the situation with CNBC.

California is battling one of the worst budget crises in the nation. David Crane, special economics adviser to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, discusses the situation with CNBC.

It is not too late to get into stocks if investors have a 6-month outlook, Peter Morici from University Of Maryland Smith School Of Business told CNBC Thursday. Justin Urquhart Stewart from Seven Investment Management joined the discussion.

China and Taiwan sign a landmark free trade agreement, paving the way for a renewed relationship. china taiwan relations, asian relations, asian politics.

A political gridlock is seen as a good thing for the equity markets, believe Alastair Newton, MD & senior political analyst at Nomura International and Frank Lavin, Former White House Political Director. They also tell CNBC’s Martin Soong that the Bush tax cut extensions will be an important factor in this election.

David Komansky, of Field Point Private Bank, discusses his firm’s unique business approach with CNBC and shares his outlook for the overall financial industry.

Katzenberg on Dreamworks’ Big 3D Bet

FOMC keeps federal funds rate in zero to 0.25 percent range, with CNBC’s Hampton Pearson.