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Get ready for tax form confusion
Dec 19, 2006
Congress has reinstated billions of dollars in expiring tax breaks for 2006 — but it was too late to get the changes onto 2006 tax forms. Charla Bear reports.
Thai government reverses course
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Alisa Roth
Dec 19, 2006
Foreign investors bailed out of Southeast Asian markets today after the Thai government put sharp limits on overseas investment. Bangkok's already overturned part of that law, but the damage might already be done. Alisa Roth reports.
Dollar's big slide
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Bob Moon
Nov 27, 2006
The dollar fell to a new low against the euro today on worries that China will sell some of its dollar holdings. Meanwhile, the yuan continues to strengthen against the greenback. Bob Moon reports.
Uncle Sam wants you — and 91,999 others
Jan 11, 2007
Defense Secretary Robert Gates today called for 92,000 troops to be added to the military over the next five years. Hillary Wicai looks at what it might take to get recruits to sign on the bottom line.
Singing for their tips
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Sean Cole
Jan 30, 2007
Cold Stone Creamery continues to give Baskin-Robbins a run for its money — more likely because of the toppings smooshed into your ice cream on cold stones than their other gimmick. Sean Cole explains.
Dr. Frankenstein, meet Julia Child
Jan 18, 2007
A new cooking trend called "molecular gastronomy" may sound unappetizing, but it's given rise to some of the world's top restaurants. Jerome Socolovsky gives us a taste from the Madrid Fusion Food Summit.
Organics or...not?
Jan 5, 2007
Eating better is a common New Year's resolution. And that starts at the grocery store. Should you be filling your cart with organic products? Marketplace's Alisa Roth goes shopping.
Reporter's dream assignment: Free Beer
Dec 29, 2006
The open-source movement isn't limited to computers. The "code" for a good brew is making the rounds. Marketplace <nobr>strong-armed</nobr> reporter Ethan Lindsey into tracking down the source.
Investment Clubs: Fairfax
Mar 2, 2007
In the latest installment of our investment club series, host Tess Vigeland takes us to Fairfax, Virginia. Meet a group of ladies who make homemade cinnamon rolls and invest in some sweet deals on the S&P 500.
A tough roe to hoe
Jan 1, 2007
The U.S. ban on caviar from the Black and Caspian seas continues to be a boom for American caviar — and a challenge for Midwestern roe fishermen. Mhari Saito reports.