From Los Angeles: A new listing is coming to the New York Stock Exchange - though the company's not new: it's over fifty years old.

From Washington: Pop quiz: name the agency that regulates hedge funds? OK sorry - trick question. The funds are, of course, unregulated.

From New York: While the two presidential candidates are going after voters, the government is trying to lure staffers to the polls.

From Los Angeles: It's time to examine the implications of Cingular's purchase of AT&T Wireless.

From Los Angeles: Today, if you happen to walk by an electronics or video game store you are likely to see some pretty brisk business.

From London: British biotech companies are following the U.S. Presidential election campaign closely. The outcome could affect the financial viability of stem cell research.

From New York: You just know the Kerry campaign is going to have a field day with this one. The Washington Post is reporting that the Bush Administration may ask Congress for as much as $70 billion in emergency funding for Iraq and Afghanistan.