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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.
Trade and production will lift economy
Jan 16, 2009
All the talk about restarting the economy has focused on President-elect Obama's stimulus plan. Commentator Clyde Prestowitz says we need to focus on international trade imbalances and production for the stimulus to work.
Join retirement savings plan?
Dec 22, 2008
Question: Hi Chris. I have the option to enroll in a retirement plan at the company I work for. In light of the current stock market turmoil, I am...
Irene Rosenfeld: Interview transcript
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Kai Ryssdal
Feb 10, 2009
CONVERSATIONS FROM THE CORNER OFFICE: Kraft Foods Inc. Chairman and CEO Irene Rosenfeld.
Striving to keep familiar brands fresh
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Kai Ryssdal
Feb 10, 2009
Kraft Foods, the company that invented pasteurized processed cheese food is losing market share to lower-priced competitors. CEO Irene Rosenfeld talks about how Kraft is trying to put the bounce back in its cheese business.
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.
U.S. dollar bouncing back
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Bob Moon
Oct 22, 2008
When the value of the U.S. dollar dropped, Americans traveling out of the country were bummed. But American companies made good money doing business overseas. Well, the tide is turning. Senior Business Correspondent Bob Moon reports.
Hollywood revs up for the new year
Jan 9, 2009
The beginning of the year is a big time for Hollywood, as studios gear up for awards. How will the economic fallout affect the studios? Steve Chiotakis goes to the movies with Variety's Michael Speier.
The once-almighty dollar rises again
Oct 30, 2008
The U.S. economy is shrinking, but the buck is making a comeback -- in global transactions, at least. Banks are hoarding dollars, so U.S. currency is regaining its allure. Jeremy Hobson has more.
College trouble ahead
Dec 3, 2008
The U.S. has long been an unequal society, but we always had strong upward mobility. Yet now the latest reserach suggests that we have less upward...