[Automotive] Nissan and Microsoft announced a sweeping deal yesterday that will put Nissan on PDAs, MSN, Windows Live, Live Search, Xbox and Windows Mobile platforms. ...Read the whole story

[Retail] Add Nordstrom to the list of department stores posting excellent third-quarter results as sales improved in every merchandise category. The company is also adding music to its mix this season with several exclusive CDs. ...Read the whole story

[Food] With three-quarters of the soup season still ahead, Campbell reported sales of its ready-to-serve soup are already up 15 percent. The company's U.S. sales were strong for all brands, including new V8 V-Fusion juices and 100-calorie Pepperidge Farm Goldfish packets. ...Read the whole story

[Financial Services] Bank of America, through the $3.3 billion buyout of U.S. Trust announced yesterday, will have greater entree to the portfolios of America's wealthiest citizens. ...Read the whole story

[Retail] One intriguing forecast of the holiday shopping season predicts Bloomingdale's, Target and Lowe's are best positioned to clean up this year because of their strong footprint in key markets for high retail spending. ...Read the whole story