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Investing in alternative energy
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Sam Eaton
Aug 15, 2006
Second quarter investments in so-called clean technologies such as solar and biofuels have reached record levels. Analysts say it's just the beginning, Sam Eaton reports.
American anxiety
Aug 8, 2006
Commentator Kevin Hassett argues American concern over job security is more a testament to our national character than a reflection of the economy.
Wal-Mart give and take
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Scott Jagow
Aug 8, 2006
Labor expert Harley Shaiken discusses Monday's announcement that retail giant Wal-Mart will raise the pay of one-third of its US employees, but cap wages for jobs as well.
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.
Alternatives to raising minimum wage
Aug 2, 2006
The Senate is still trying to hammer out a bill to raise the minimum wage. But commentator Glenn Hubbard says it's a bad idea.
Big Three continue to shrink
Aug 2, 2006
US automakers are banking on the appeal of smaller SUV cross-over vehicles in an effort to avoid disappointing sales figures like those released yesterday. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
If you're on vacation, don't listen to this
Jul 26, 2006
Commentator Robert Reich wonders what ever happened to time off, now that everyone brings their Blackberries on vacation.
Inflation rears its ugly head
Jul 19, 2006
Earlier this year, inflation seemed mostly limited to the gas pump, but now higher prices are showing up elsewhere. The core consumer price index and core inflation rate are on the rise.
Globalization is draining American wages
Jul 17, 2006
Despite sky-high energy prices, rising interest rates and a bi-polar stock market, second-quarter numbers are coming in at all-time highs. So what's the secret? Commentator Kim Clark says it's deceptively simple.
Gore screens film at Wal-Mart HQ
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Lisa Napoli
Jul 12, 2006
Al Gore screened his documentary about global warming today at what may seem like an unlikely location: Wal-Mart's corporate headquarters. Lisa Napoli explains.
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