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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.
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.
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.
Weak dollar fallout
Dec 4, 2006
The dollar was trading at a 20-month low against the euro this morning. So you'll shell out some serious dough on your next European vacation, but what else does a dropping dollar mean? Stacey Vanek-Smith 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.
Staying in the trading game
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Alisa Roth
Nov 20, 2006
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson gave his first major speech today. He said the U.S. needs to loosen regulatory rules to stay competitive in the world market, but not everyone agrees. Alisa Roth reports.
Stem-cell research finds a home in Missouri
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Helen Palmer
Nov 8, 2006
<strong>WEB EXTRA:</strong> Missouri voters on Tuesday approved expanding stem-cell research. The Show Me State plans to show the world it can be a stem-cell center. Helen Palmer reports.
Skeptical of OPEC?
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Jeff Tyler
Nov 1, 2006
The oil cartel is expected today to implement its pledge to cut production in an attempt to boost falling crude prices. But as Jeff Tyler reports, the market isn't so sure OPEC will walk the talk.
Post those drug prices
Oct 27, 2006
Smart consumers shop around, but it's almost impossible to compare prices for medicine. One state has prescribed a solution. Lyn Millner reports from Florida.
GDP is down
Oct 27, 2006
Today, the government said that third quarter GDP growth is at the weakest levels in more than three years. Many investors are worried the slowdown would prompt the Fed to raise interest rates. John Dimsdale reports.