Dan Grech
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Global oil demand slows
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Dan Grech
Jun 10, 2008
The International Energy Agency says global demand for oil is slowing. What will that mean for prices? Dan Grech reports.
Verizon to buy Alltel
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Dan Grech
Jun 5, 2008
Verizon Wireless is buying rural telephone company Alltel. This will make Verizon the largest U.S. wireless service provider. Dan Grech reports on the effect the deal will have on their millions of combined customers.
It's still the Dollar Menu
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Dan Grech
Jun 4, 2008
The price of beef and buns keeps rising, but McDonald's wants to keep items like the double cheeseburger on the Dollar Menu. Dan Grech reports franchisees will absorb costs -- and they may not be happy about it.
U.S. loses final appeal in cotton dispute
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Dan Grech
Jun 2, 2008
The World Trade Organization has ruled in favor of Brazil in a six-year trade dispute over U.S. cotton subsidies. Dan Grech explains what the ruling means for U.S. growers.
After erosion, life's not a beach
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Dan Grech
May 30, 2008
Even when there's not a direct hurricane hit on U.S. coastal towns, beach erosion can be tremendous. And after the storms, states spend millions of dollars shoring up those beaches. Dan Grech has more from Florida.
Energy costs force Dow to raise prices
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Dan Grech
May 28, 2008
Blaming rising energy prices, Dow Chemical announced plans to raise prices on its products this weekend. Marketplace's Dan Grech explains how others may be tempted to follow suit.
Texas takes trade trip to Cuba
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Dan Grech
May 27, 2008
A trade delegation from Texas will be in Cuba for seven days visiting and talking about food. Dan Grech reports the trip isn't about politics, though it could help foster a positive trading relationship.
Iran, Venezuela in joint bank venture
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Dan Grech
May 23, 2008
Iran and Venezuela are teaming up to launch a development bank, further cementing the countries' political alliance. Dan Grech reports what the two countries have in common despite different views.
Florida offers slim health care plan
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Dan Grech
May 22, 2008
Florida just signed a law requiring insurance companies to offer cheap plans without all the extras. But Dan Grech reports the sometimes bare-boned policies can mean you get what you pay for.
Senate panel to oil execs: Why?
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Dan Grech
May 21, 2008
A Senate committee will be asking oil executives directly today why the price of oil per barrel has risen so high. Dan Grech reports that congressional representatives may be answered with not much more than a shrug.