A permanent home for the Olympics?

Scott Jagow asks business of sports commentator Diana Nyad why San Francisco dropped out of the race for the 2016 Olympics, and why there's a push to base the games permanently in Athens.

Black Friday frenzy

Retail analyst Richard Hastings of Smyth-Bernard Sands gives his thoughts on the traditional start of the holiday shopping season from one of North Carolina's biggest malls.

Bad move SWIFT

The European Union's data protection panel says SWIFT broke privacy laws by handing over bank transfer records to the U.S. government. Stephen Beard reports.

Dude, you're getting a deal!

Computer vendors are slashing prices and offering other incentives to attract consumers. Stacey Vanek-Smith looks at why computer retailers are worried about slow holiday sales.

Mixed bag for high-end bling

Revenue for luxury retailers this holiday season could depend on which segment of wealthy Americans they're targeting. Ashley Milne-Tyte explains.

Runoff election in Ecuador

The presidential race in Ecuador has come down to a radical leftist and a banana billionaire. As Ecuadorians prepare to head to the polls Sunday, Dan Grech has this preview.

Sweet sounds of comercio

Jordana Gustafson introduces us to the unique sounds of commerce in the city of Puebla, Mexico.

Salute to the Oldest carmarker

Stacey Vanek-Smith takes us back to the days of the first gas-powered "horseless motor carriage."

Job Files: Cranberry farmer

Today we go to New England where cranberry farmers flood bogs to harvest the berries.