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Wells smells
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Scott Jagow
Apr 9, 2009
Instead of a stress test, maybe we need a "smell" test for the banks. Today, Wells Fargo "surprised" Wall Street by saying it's expecting a record...
Will merger of homebuilders help?
Apr 8, 2009
Housing company stocks soared after two home building giants announced a merger. But the housing market is still struggling in the short run. So is the money being spent worth it? Mitchell Hartman reports.
Obama makes case for spending plan
Mar 25, 2009
In a prime-time press conference, President Obama defends the cost of his proposed budget, saying trillions of dollars in deficit spending will be required to grow the economy.
Are money market funds safe?
Mar 20, 2009
The money market industry is proposing changes that would lower yields, improve safety and place restrictions on certain funds. But should you choose a money market account over a savings account? Reporter Tamara Keith asks the experts.
China's Fed critics vocalize concerns
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Scott Tong
Mar 20, 2009
China's influential Southern Metropolitan Daily ran a strong editorial today criticizing the latest U.S. move to inject $1 trillion into its economy. Scott Tong explores why Beijing is now losing faith in the dollar long-term.
The honeymoon may be over
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Scott Jagow
Mar 13, 2009
Other countries and more Americans are starting to question whether Team Obama is on the right path. European countries are sick of all the US...
One year up and Hulu is still strong
Mar 12, 2009
Today is Hulu.com's one-year anniversary, and the Web site known for streaming TV shows online has attracted some big competition since it started. Jeremy Hobson reports what the site is considering to keep its edge.
Bernanke calls for regulatory overhaul
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Steve Henn
Mar 10, 2009
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says he wants to reform the bank regulatory system. Steve Henn reports on the ideas that Bernanke is proposing.
By the bank sword
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Scott Jagow
Mar 9, 2009
Is it that easy to say "let them fail?" Republican Senators Richard Shelby and John McCain said it yesterday on national TV. But saying it and...
One answer to bank crisis: Wal-Mart
Mar 6, 2009
What should we try next to stabilize the financial services industry? Economist and commentator Todd Buchholz suggests the answer might be letting a new player into the game.