we have got earnings coming out, among those, lions gate, and countingedin kerry -- on mobile.s are down about 17% in the past year. ♪ betty: good afternoon. a quick check on what markets are trading right now. we're talking about the much all day long. it seems to have changed slightly. up 75w is now solidly points it also in the green. time for a look at some of the biggest business stories in the news right now. -- oil companies most likely passed along to consumers. it would be phased in over five years to help pay for investments in clean infrastructure. the budget will be sent to congress next week. selecting buyout firms for the second round of bidding for his lighting division. blackstone is among the bidders. capital partners have dropped out of the option because of concerns over the outlook. , it could be about $5.6 billion. hasbro and mattel are holding talks of merging two of the worlds biggest toy market -- toymakers. the deal would bring together the owner of my little pony and furby brands with barbie and hot wheels. a potential transaction late last year and a