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Is a drop in oil prices good news?
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Bob Moon
May 19, 2010
Don't look now, but oil prices are suddenly slipping. Bob Moon reports on whether this is cause for celebration or worry.
Greek gov't serious about smoking ban
Sep 1, 2010
Smoking is practically a national pastime in Greece. More than 40 percent of Greeks over the age of 15 smoke. Last year, the government imposed a ban smoking in indoor public places, but the smokers ignored it. The government says it's going to crack down on smoking again. Joanna Kakissis reports.
Why is the U.S. importing so much?
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Scott Tong
Aug 11, 2010
In the month of June, the U.S. imported a whole lot more stuff than we sent overseas. By "whole lot," we mean $49.9 billion worth. That's the worst number in almost two years. But here's the thing, if our economy's so weak, why are we importing all this stuff? Scott Tong reports.
A look at mergers, personal spending
Aug 30, 2010
Julia Coronado, senior economist at BNP Paribas, talks with Bill Radke about what makes a good merger or acquisition.
Zappos CEO on corporate culture and 'Happiness'
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Kai Ryssdal
Aug 19, 2010
Tony Hsieh, CEO of mega online shoe retailer Zappos.com, talks with Kai Ryssdal about happiness, corporate culture and his new book on these subjects: "Delivering Happiness."
EXCERPT: A Chance to Make History
Jan 25, 2011
The following excerpt is from "A Chance to Make History: What Works and What Doesn't in Providing an Excellent Education for All." Listen to an...
Russia moves off U.S. dollars, euros to stockpile loonies
Jun 17, 2010
Bypassing the U.S. dollar and euro, Russia says it will start stockpiling the Canadian dollar in its foreign currency reserves.
Letters: Defending the lottery, concert etiquette
Oct 8, 2010
Tess Vigeland and Marketplace Money's senior producer Deborah Clark go through the mailbox, inbox, voicemail and Facebook page for listener responses to recent stories.
Anticipation boosting gay wedding market in LA?
Aug 12, 2010
A federal judge upheld his decision to only temporarily stay his decision overturning Prop. 8, the proposition that was for banning gay marriage....
American Apparel's future a 'going concern'
Aug 17, 2010
American Apparel hasn't submitted their second quarter profits report yet, but they did submit a preliminary report -- and it doesn't look good.