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Retailers use 'New Moon' to draw teens

However it does at theaters, the latest "Twilight" installment is already popular with companies trying to connect with teens and tweens. Jeff Tyler explores how some retailers are paying homage to "New Moon." (11/20/2009)

Still plenty of Oprah without the show

Oprah Winfrey may be planning to leave her wildly successful daytime talk show in 2011, but she'll still be a media force with her new cable network. And she stands to make even more money. Jennifer Collins reports. (11/20/2009)

Band business is hard on the wallet

Being in a successful rock band may be great for your personal finances, but getting there can be expensive. Kai Ryssdal talks to Chris Walla of Death Cab For Cutie about the music business and the band's new single on the 'Twilight' soundtrack. (11/12/2009)

'Call of Duty' may pump up video games

The latest version of the video game "Call of Duty" has just hit shelves, and may become one of the best-selling games of all time. Jeff Tyler reports. (11/10/2009)

Why Comcast is really eyeing NBC

Comcast is rumored to be in negotiations with General Electric for a controlling stake of NBC Universal. Comcast would be especially interested in NBC's cable properties. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports. (11/09/2009)

Oprah deciding about show on her OWN

Oprah Winfrey reportedly is considering moving her daytime show from broadcast channels to her new cable channel, OWN. The New York Times's Bill Carter discusses with Kai Ryssdal the risks and rewards she faces. (11/06/2009)

Every penny counts in online retail wars

Wal-Mart, Target and Amazon are continuing their online pricing battles. The subject of this week's contest? DVDs. And the back-and-forth is down to the penny. Jeremy Hobson reports. (11/06/2009)

Terminator franchise up for auction

The company that bought the rights to the "Terminator" film franchise just two years ago is bankrupt. So it's auctioning off those rights. Is anyone still interested? Stacey Vanek-Smith reports. (11/02/2009)

Jackson helps boost Sony's bottom line

Sony is reporting a loss for the third straight quarter. But the tech giant's outlook for the year is getting a lift thanks to the King of Pop. Jennifer Collins reports. (10/30/2009)