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Russia pumps politics into oil deal
Aug 4, 2006
Russia is expected to award one of the largest energy contracts ever next week. American companies are in the running, but aren't considered to have much chance. Stephen Beard reports.
Oh, what a feeling for Toyota
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Jocelyn Ford
Aug 4, 2006
Toyota reported quarterly profits are up a whopping 39 percent from the same period last year. The news came as the automaker overtook Ford in overall US sales. Jocelyn Ford reports.
Week on Wall Street
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Kai Ryssdal
Aug 4, 2006
Kai Ryssdal talks with Dallas stockbroker David Johnson about the week on Wall Street and what's ahead for the markets.
Selling in a soft market
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Janet Babin
Aug 4, 2006
You want to sell your home, but you don't want the price to sink in the softening market. How do you protect yourself? Janet Babin reports.
Toyota eyes No. 1
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Jocelyn Ford
Aug 4, 2006
Toyota said today its profits were up 39 percent last quarter. Once again, the big reason: More Americans bought Toyotas. Jocelyn Ford reports.
Casino school dropout
Aug 4, 2006
Cash Peters goes to casino school for a day to find out first-hand the allure of dealing cards.
You've got pink slips
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Jeff Tyler
Aug 4, 2006
Jeff Tyler looks at the likely fallout of AOL's announcement yesterday that it's going to cut more than a quarter of its workforce.
For public good, not for profit.
Mexican protests proving pricey
Aug 4, 2006
Protesters challenging Mexico's presidential election are taking a toll on the economy there — as much as $9 million a day. Franc Contreras reports from Mexico City.
FCC calls back Time Warner punt
Aug 4, 2006
With the NFL season just around the corner, Time Warner Cable and the NFL Network are wrapped up in an off-the-field skirmish that could upset diehard football fans. Rachel Dornhelm reports.
Cuban property disputes ahead
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Dan Grech
Aug 4, 2006
Fidel Castro's health remains uncertain, but US businesses and Cuban exiles are already talking about who will get property appropriated by the Cuban government. It could complicate post-Castro entrepreneurial efforts. Dan Grech explains.