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Wall Street will have more to chew on in the new week. Retailers hope gift cards will make a comeback this holiday season. Blockbuster is testing a new way to sell movies at some stores.

There's not much to guide investors in the week ahead on Wall Street. Shoes are a form of retail therapy, even in tough times. Are cellphones too complicated? One of the inventors thinks so.

A Comcast-NBC Universal deal is getting closer ... global handset shipments are seen rising this quarter ... we look at eBay's new marketing push ... and Amazon, Target and Wal-Mart put conditions on their online book bargains. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.

Nintendo's Wii isn't as hot as it used to be. Designer jean prices - like jeans in the dryer - are shrinking. More of us are "regifting" nowadays.

GDP and another wave of earnings guide stocks on Thursday. Google wants to be your co-pilot. Some producers are making changes aimed at label-readers at the supermarket.

The new week could bring confirmation the recession is over. Netflix prepares for more Internet streaming. And movie makers want to put DVD rentals on hold.

A trade organization wants the government to probe the price war among online booksellers ... the FCC approves an open-Internet proposal ... Amazon posts blowout earnings ... and Broadway makes use of hidden microphones. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.

Maybe this year's holiday-shopping season won't be as bad as feared ... Halloween is actually looking not-so-scary for retailers ... and some merchants this fall will look to lure you with new gift-card gimmicks. Jim Chesko reports.

Wal-Mart wants to be your cellphone provider. Haunted attractions are big business. Gift cards are cooling off, so retailers are trying harder to get you to buy them.

Intel's numbers impress ... Nokia's netbook will be here in time for the holidays ... Amazon's Kindle e-reader will face a few obstacles in Europe ... and Target is launching a digital newstand. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.

Cisco's buying spree continues. How about a fan with no blades? Nokia's first netbook's about to hit the stores.

JP Morgan Chase is in the earnings spotlight. Video game makers are going after girls women like never before. Need to start your car even though you're miles away? There's an app for that.

Stocks stall ahead of major earnings reports; Treasury Pay Czar wants to reduce AIG retention payments; CIT's CEO is stepping down and Ford is recalling 4.5 million vehicles

Initial public offerings: Get 'em while they're hot! ... Anna Prior has tips on going green without going broke ... and a pickup in September sales has given retailers a bit of encouragement. Jim Chesko reports.

Is a big retailer selling knock off merchandise? Macs and PCs are sharing a room. And a major retailer is making noise about how it plans to sell DVDs.

When does a recovery not feel like a recovery? How about during the fourth quarter. Some think the iPhone should play the field. And grocery packaging goes green.

'R-Ving' is making a comeback. Disney books go digital. And some restaurants are making changes to your bar tab.

The Fed kicks off a two-day meeting on interest rates. More people are living paycheck to paycheck these days. And we are renting more DVDs than buying.

Renting college textbooks, instead of buying them, can save students a chunk of cash ... store-brand foods are growing in popularity with consumers, who find many of the products to be comparable to brand names in quality ... and cash is off the menu at one high-end restaurant. Jim Chesko reports.