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What If?
Sep 27, 2007
Jim Paulson, head of Wells Capital Management, is always thoughtful. He's been thinking about something I've been wondering about the past few days...
Europe's bank not reading the tea leaves
Sep 26, 2007
While the Federal Reserve may be moving soon toward another interest-rate cut, the European Central Bank appears on course to once again raise rates. Commentator David Frum says that would be bad for Europe -- and us.
Wildfires a burning question in Senate
Sep 24, 2007
Eight million acres of U.S. land have been scorched by wildfires this year, and the Senate is meeting today to figure out if climate change has played a role. Sarah Gardner has more.
Bullies in the workplace
Sep 22, 2007
Most of us have left bullies behind in the schoolyard . . . or have we? As Andrea Gardner found out, there's a disturbing new trend in office harassment claims. Is there a sheep in wolf's clothing in your office?
U.S. dollar drops to loonie level
Sep 19, 2007
The U.S. greenback is within a penny of the Canadian dollar -- something that hasn't happened in decades. Alison Myers reports that it could mean a lift for American retailers.
Leading through a period of trial
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Kai Ryssdal
Sep 10, 2007
The biotechnology company Amgen produces two drugs for anemia that have earned the company billions of dollars. But new findings could result in strong warnings being placed on the drugs. Amgen CEO Kevin Sharer talked about his company's situation with Kai Ryssdal.
Keeping to a frugal U.S. spending diet
Aug 29, 2007
Latest projections put the U.S. federal deficit at less than $160 billion -- the smallest deficit since before the September 11 terrorist attacks. Commentator David Frum says the government need to keep it that way.
Teens reaching for souped-up cold ones?
Aug 22, 2007
Caffeinated beer may sound like a college student's dream, but some worry the drinks are being marketed to underage consumers as beverage companies grab for their share of the multi-billion dollar energy drink market. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
Tourism drying up in Britain
Aug 14, 2007
A rather nasty exchange rate is the most obvious culprit keeping American and Canadian tourists away from the U.K., but other European countries with strong currencies continue to lure travelers, points out Stephen Beard. So what's the problem?
Sighs of relief amid the gasps and groans
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Amy Scott
Aug 10, 2007
Even with the recent stock market losses and hedge fund blow-ups, there are those on Wall Street who see a bright side. Amy Scott reports.