From New York: Bob Moon reports the SEC is investigating how broker dealers represent themselves to investors.

From Washington: With the release of November's personal income stats, Hillary Wicai looks at what the New Year may bring in the way of wage increases.

From the Health Desk: Helen Palmer examines a new study showing an improvement in nursing home care and what it might cost to improve them further.

From Los Angeles: Brian Watt has details on how one high-end shopping district is trying to lure shoppers for the holidays.

From Los Angeles: Scott Jagow examines the implications of a ruling that upholds a flight attendant's second-hand smoke case.

From Bangalore, India: Miranda Kennedy explains why India's IT industry is up in arms over the arrest of on an online auction site's top executive.