AP Top Extended Financial Headlines At 3:12 a.m. EDT

Amid a bumper crop for peanuts, US families could get a small break on their PB&J

Economists think US remains stuck in sluggish recovery, unable to generate robust job growth

Apple warns of earnings drop in holiday quarter; new products to bring down margins

Microsoft launches Windows 8 in bid to bridge gap between personal computers, mobile devices

Cynthia Carroll stepping down as CEO of Anglo-American after 5 years in post

Survey: German consumers gain confidence despite eurozone woes

Swedish wireless equipment maker Ericsson sees Q3 profit plunge as operators turn cautious

Shares of Samsung Electronics dip despite record 3Q profit as long-term profit concerns weigh

Study: Flood of money being smuggled out of China, raising possible economic risks

Asia stocks fall after US housing data suggests home sales may level off and stall recovery