It looks like the rivalry between CNBC and Fox Business is leading to the usual arm-twisting and intimidation. What a surprise. According to 247/7 Wall St., Arthur R. Hogan of Jefferies & Co. complained to FBN that "CNBC has put pressure on me not to do spots for any other business news stations." The website also quoted an email from CNBC exec editor Nick Dunn to a guest who appeared on both networks that contained the line:

"Saw you on the new network. Please don't make that a regular thing."

TV news... So goddamn cutthroat? Eh, you love it.