jim lehrer was anchor on pbs for many years, but he's also been the author of a number of best-sellingrts with a premise that's true, lehrer was there on the day president kennedy was assassinated,

jim lehrer was interviewing him for the news hour. the president denied it. the president came outside and talked to our cameras. madeleine albright and donna said the president said this did not happen and they believed it. none of the reporters did. >> what about weapons of mass destruction? >> the president bought into a lot of intelligence at was not convincing. he and his advisers will tell you that other countries agreed with us. they said the intelligence shows that there are weapons of mass destruction. where do you think they got the intelligence? i assume it was the united states. he wanted to badly go in and end iraq as a problem in the middle east. he said, we will never settle israel and the palestinian state -- bill clinton endorsed a palestinian state. george bush said, you will never get that to happen until saddam hussein is out of power. he believed it. >> biggest mistake? >> i hope it is not retiring. my family took me out to dinner and i held my granddaughter on my lap. the president said, "warplanes into syria." i was not there. a little

sponsored by macneil/lehrer productions captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org report" with tyler mathisen and susie gharib. funded in part by -- arts plus where jimmer and fellow portfolio manager stephanie link share their investment strategies, stock picks and market insights. you can learn more at thestreet.com/nbr. >>> blockbuster gains. employers were hiring last month adding more workers to their payrolls than they have in years putting 2014 on track for the labor market's best 12 months since 1999. >>> new records and as the dow closes in on 18,000, our guest tonight still finds value in this market. >>> and battle against bacteria. meet the entrepreneur shining a light, a bright one, on the growing

macneil/lehrer productions captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org report" with tyler mathisen and susie gharib. funded in part by -- thestreet.com and action alerts plus where jimmer and fellow portfolio manager stephanie link share their investment strategies, stock picks and market insights. you can learn more at thestreet.com/nbr. >>>>> in the fast lane, falling discounts got people into the auto showroom driving off with new cars as a handful of automakers post their best monthly sales figures in years. >> breakthrough drug, the promising new treatment that could potentially help millions of americans with alzheimer's. >>> stocking stuffers, why you might be surprised by the companies outperformed the holiday season theas

macneil/lehrer productions captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org report" with tyler mathisen and susie gharib. funded in part by -- thestreet.com and action alerts plus where jimmer and fellow portfolio manager stephanie link share their investment strategies, stock picks and market insights. you can learn more at thestreet.com/nbr. >>> when mario speaks, the markets listen. today, there were some sharp reaction and confusion when the head of the european central bank didn't say what investors wanted to hear. >>> from russia with love, a defiant vladimir putin addresses parliament as the country and economy fall on hard times ncht and bringing it home. what all the global head winds could mean for the u.s. economy and your money. all that

macneil/lehrer productions captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org report" with tyler mathisen and susie gharib. funded in part by -- thestreet.com and action alerts plus where jimmer and fellow portfolio manager stephanie link share their investment strategies, stock picks and market insights. you can learn more at thestreet.com/nbr. >>> wall street and washington. the two intersected today when some of the biggest names in business from walmart to exxon mobile asked the president about some of the biggest issues facing their companies and the economy. >> and there's one matter that could keep business leaders up at night in the new year. we'll tell you what it is. all that and more tonight on "nightly business report" for wednesday, december 3rd. >> good evening, everyone. i'm sue

sponsored by macneil/lehrer productions captioned by media this is "n"nightly business report" with tyler mathieson, funded if part by, the street.com and action alert plus, where jimr. >>> stocks retreat and oil prices drop, extending last week's ugly performance as investors look ahead to this week's meeting against the reserve. >>> the firm he founded, he talks about his new job and investment he says looks great. >>> crunch time. health exchange websites

macneil/lehrer productions captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org report" with tyler mathisen and susie gharib. funded in part by -- thestreet.com and action alerts plus where jimr and fellow portfolio manager stephanie link share their investment strategies, stock picks and market insights. you can learn more at thestreet.com/nbr. >>> strong year for stocks. investors close the books on 2014 with another year of gains. despite today's triple digit decline for the dow jones industrial average. >>> january effect. are stocks a good buy at the start of the new year? we have the names that have historically done well when the calendar changes. >>> and pay raise. while millions of workers ring in 2015 with a little more money in their pockets. we have all that and more

macneil/lehrer productions captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org report" with tyler mathisen and susie gharib. funded in part by -- thestreet.com and action alerts plus where jimager stephanie link share their investment strategies, stock picks and market insights. you can learn more at thestreet.com/nbr. >>> shake it off. that's what investors did today after global worry sent stocks sharply lower at the open. what today's turnaround may signal for your investments and your money. >> new rules, why the federal reserve wants to make it more costly to be a big bank>>> and rust rebound. america's heartland undergoing an economic transformation, but can this region known for its manufacturing path reinvent itself? we have all that and more tonight on "nightly business

lehrer productions captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org >>> this is "nightly business report" with tyler mathisen and susie gharib. funded in part by -- thestreet.com and action alerts plus where jimmer and fellow portfolio manager stephanie link share their investment strategies, stock picks and market insights. you can learn more at thestreet.com/nbr. >>> home stretch. december a traditionally strong month for the markets gets off to a not so strong start with oil and retail in focus. >>> crude shock. what could happen to one of the greatest american economic success stories. north dakota's backen shale if prices continue to tumble. >>> and what, me worry? why retailers say they're not concerned about black friday's softis

macneil/lehrer productions captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org report" with tyler mathisen and susie gharib. funded in part by -- thestreet.com and action alerts plus where jimlow portfolio manager stephanie link share their investment strategies, stock picks and market insights. you can learn more at thestreet.com/nbr. >>> 18,000. the dow marks a new milestone as a nearly six year bull market charges ahead. we look at the drivers and examine what might lie ahead. >>> rapid expansion. stocks take off after the u.s. economy shows its strongest growth since 2003. can it continue? we have all that and more for tuesday, december 23rd. >> good evening, everyone and

macneil/lehrer productions captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org report" with tyler mathisen and susie gharib. funded in part by -- thestreet.com and action alerts plus where jimmer and fellow portfolio manager stephanie link share their investment strategies, stock picks and market insights. you can learn more at thestreet.com/nbr. >>> crude correction oil falls more than 10% this week alone. it now sits at its lowest level in nearly 6 years. >>> the dow dropped more than 300 points thanks to that cratering crude. the industrial average having its worst week in more than three years. >> the bright side, this week's market monitor said the plunge in oil is a gift for investors. he said he's got some packages you should unwrap. all tha

macneil/lehrer productions captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org report" with tyler mathisen and susie gharib. funded in part by -- thestreet.com and action alerts plus where jimmer and fellow portfolio manager stephanie link share their investment strategies, stock picks and market insights. you can learn more at thestreet.com/nbr. >>> yellin speaks and the markets listen. and take off after the federal reserve said it would be patient about raising interest rates. >>> and historic overture. president obama said america will normalize relations with cuba reversing 50 years of u.s. policy and quite likely creating opportunities for business and investors. >>> ruble rebound. russian currency

macneil/lehrer productions captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org report" with tyler mathisen and susie gharib. funded in part by -- thestreet.com and action alerts plus where jimmer and fellow portfolio manager stephanie link share their investment strategies, stock picks and market insights. you can learn more at thestreet.com/nbr. >>> stocks rock. the declines sharp and severe. the dow jones industrial average falls more than 260 points, as catering crews rattles investors. >> the fast and furious selling in the oil marketssent prices at the barrel, lowest since mid 2009. >> whether there's more selling ahead and the way to ride out the volatility. all that ande

macneil/lehrer productions captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org report" with tyler mathisen and susie gharib. funded in part by -- thestreet.com and action alerts plus where jimand fellow portfolio manager stephanie link share their investment strategies, stock picks and market insights. you can learn more at thestreet.com/nbr. >>> big finish. storks on pace for another strong year of gains. what does 2015 hold for equities and what are some must own names for the new year? >> buy or rent. home price gains are slowing while rents are soaring. will 2015 be the year more renters turn into homeowners? >> and writing the rules. more banking restrictions coming that could mean big changes for that industry. all that and

macneil/lehrer productions captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org report" with tyler mathisen and susie gharib. funded in part by -- thestreet.com and action alerts plus where jimpicks and market insights. you can learn more at thestreet.com/nbr. >>> hay did l did l and the dow jumps over the moon. the big chip barometer rockets 409 in two days. can you trust this rally? what's next for stocks? >>> don't blame me. russia targets oil for economic woes. geoff cutmore reports from moscow on how long putin thinks the troubles will last.

macneil/lehrer productions captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org report" with tyler mathisen and susie gharib. funded in part by -- thestreet.com and action alerts plus where jimmer and fellow portfolio manager stephanie link share their investment strategies, stock picks and market insights. you can learn more at thestreet.com/nbr. >> yes, i think they made a mistake. >> simple as that. president obama disagrees with sony's decision to pull the movie "the interview" as the fbi confirms north korea was behind the hack and now, some say the impact on business is just starting to be felt. >> deep in the heart of texas, crude prices fall for four straight weeks down 50% from its highs this year and perhaps no place to

lehrer productions captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org >>> this is "nightly business report" with tyler mathi susie gharib. funded in part by -- thestreet.com and action alerts plus where jimmer an portfolio ma share their investment strategies, stock picks and market insights. you can learn more at thestreet.com/nbr. >>> lucky seven. the holiday cheer with dow industrial with seven straight days of gains. while it and the s&p hit fresh records. >>> retail round-up christmas may be over. many hope the buying will continue and extend what seems to be a strong holiday shopping season. so will the consumers keep the money flowing? >> and the gift that keeps on giving. our market

lehrer productions captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org >>> this is "nightly business report" with tyler mathison. brought to you in part by -- >> the street.com and actions alerts plus where jimmer and fellow portfolio manager stephanie link share their investment strategies, stock picks and market insights. you can learn more at the street.com/nbr. >>> still running the dow ends higher again. this time, the index having its strongest six-day streak in more than four years. >> different views, stocks are sitting at or near record levels. the economy seems to be gaining strength, as well. but do wall street and main street see things the same way? >>> and crowd funding a cure. how hope and generosity are working to ending a deadly disease. we have all

lehrer productions captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org >>> this is "nightly business report" with tyler mathisen and susie gharib. funded in part by -- >> thestreet.com and action alerts plus where jimr and fellow portfolio manager stephanie link share their investment strategies, stock picks and market insights. you can learn more at thestreet.com/nbr. >>> prices stumble. oil falls to a 5 1/2-year low as libyan production concerns fail to support prices. what's next for crude? >>> win streak snapped. the dow may have dropped, but it is shaping up to be another banner year for equities. tonight a list of stocks you may want to consider for new year. >>> and going public. shake shack filed for an ipo, but will investor appetite for new

lehrer productions captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org >>> this is "nightly business report" with tyler mathisen and susie gharib. funded in part by -- >> thestreet.com and action alerts plus where jim stephanie link share their investment strategies, stock picks and market insights. you can learn more at thestreet.com/nbr. >>> the holiday spirit. investors were in the buying mood sending the blue chips to record highs 50 times this year the s&p 500 has hit uncharted territory. should you be wary? >>> deflated. natural gas prices plunge making many a home owner feel a little better about their winter heating bill. is this another shot in the arm for the economy? >>> and what now? the president says north korea's

lehrer productions captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org >>> this is "nightly business report" with tyler mathisen and susie gharib. funded in part by -- thestreet.com and action alerts plus where jim portfolio manager stephanie li share their investment strategies, stock pi market insights. you can learn more at thestreet.com/nbr. >>> welcome to this special holiday of "nightly business report." this is tyler mathisen, susie gharib has the night off. major closing highs for the indexes and lows like plummeting crude oil prices. that wasn't all that happened this year in the world of business. the economy and the job market hit a number of milestones as well. the health care sector dominated deal making, recalls royaled

lehrer productions captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org >>> this is "nightly business report" with tyler mathisen and susie gharib. funded in part by -- thestreet.com and action alerts plus where jimink share their investment strategies, stock picks and market insights. you can learn more at thestreet.com/nbr. >>> burger blues. mcdonald's posts its biggest domestic same-store sales drop in more than a decade. and investors hit the eject button. if mcdonald's is getting it wrong, which company is getting it right? >>> losing energy. cruise prices fall to a fresh five-year low. and now some big oil companies may be forced to rethink their spending plans for 2015. >>> and cashing in. put your money in the stock market or use it to