Alisa Roth
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Morgan Stanley battles rumors about its health
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Alisa Roth
Oct 5, 2011
Amid concerns about the vulnerability of banks in Europe, Morgan Stanley has been beset by rumors of exposure to risky European debt.
On third anniversary, TARP mortgage aid lags
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Alisa Roth
Oct 3, 2011
The Troubled Asset Relief Program stabilized the financial and auto industries, but hasn't delivered aid to struggling homeowners.
Ford uses jobs as bargaining chip
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Alisa Roth
Sep 29, 2011
Ford says it's still planning to add thousands of jobs in the U.S. over the next two years, but there could be a catch.
Deaths from tainted cantaloupe mount
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Alisa Roth
Sep 28, 2011
Cantaloupe contaminated with bacteria has killed at least 13 Americans. As the toll likely rises, how long will it take for the melon industry?
After GM, UAW begins talks with Ford
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Alisa Roth
Sep 27, 2011
The UAW is likely to press for bigger wage increases at Ford, the only Detroit carmaker that didn't declare bankruptcy during the financial crisis.
Consumers turn to multiple sources for local news
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Alisa Roth
Sep 26, 2011
New findings from a media study could have big implications for advertisers.
Solar industry will survive Solyndra controversy
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Alisa Roth
Sep 23, 2011
But green investments may be harder to come by in the future.
Used car prices rise amid economic worries
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Alisa Roth
Sep 22, 2011
Higher demand and tighter supply have raised used car prices, in some cases close to the cost of a new model.
European debt crisis helps, hurts airlines
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Alisa Roth
Sep 21, 2011
Thanks to a weak euro, there is a bump in tourism now, but prolonged economic woes will pull down airline profits.
Prices rises squeeze food producers, retailers
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Alisa Roth
Sep 20, 2011
Food conglomerate ConAgra reports quarterly results and finds itself caught in price pressures from the farm and in the supermarket.