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United and Continental, a marriage of equals
Sep 17, 2010
Like any marriage, the merger between the two airline giants has qualities that complements the others. But also like any marriage, economists predict some tough talks will be had to settle issues such as a pilots' pay.
Will U.S. take action against China and the yuan?
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Bob Moon
Sep 16, 2010
The Obama Administration is putting out a lot of tough talk about China artificially undervaluing the yuan, but economists are wondering if anything will be done about it.
Japan intentionally weakens currency
Sep 15, 2010
The Bank of Japan took a big step overnight to help the Japanese economy. It intentionally weakened Japan's currency for the first time in six years.
Income gap widening rapidly
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Bob Moon
Sep 8, 2010
The Obama Administration and Republicans are dueling over whether to end Bush-era income-tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans, those households earning over $250,000 a year. Marketplace's senior business correspondent Bob Moon explains the numbers showing that the richest Americans have recently gotten much richer
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.
Building New Orleans' long-term future still a struggle
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Eve Troeh
Aug 30, 2010
Some progress has been made in rebuilding New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina, but the city is still struggling to attract the investors needed to establish a strong future.
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.
Yen hits 15-year high against dollar
Aug 24, 2010
Bill Stone, chief investment strategist at PNC Wealth Management, talks with Bob Moon about what's going on with the yen.
Keeping the arts alive, even in a recession
Aug 23, 2010
Bill Radke speaks with Randy Cohen of Americans for the Arts about how contributions to American arts nonprofits have been faring through the recession and why companies and people should support the arts.
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."