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09-12-2010, 17:57
*CNBC# launches first iPad appThursday, December 9 CNBC# has announced the launch of a new iPad app offering breaking news alerts, stock market updates and video on-demand content.Available now from Apple's App Store in the US and UK, the free CNBC# Real-Time app delivers live stock quotes from the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ# Marketplace, during and after market hours.Users can also access breaking news alerts and video clips from the CNBC VOD service#.The iPad app follows the launch of CNBC's iPhone application in 2009."The CNBC Real-Time iPad App brings the power of CNBC to the iPad in an engaging, highly-interactive and visually rich experience," said CNBC Digital vice-president Scott Drake. "We are proud to announce this latest addition to our extensive suite of digital financial products which ensure the real-time data, news and analysis investors care about are available to them across multiple platforms when and where they need it."In August#, CNBC# hired former Guar#dian Ne#ws & Media executive Torsten De Riese as its first digital director, responsible for all syndication deals on online and mobile platforms#.*