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Hollywood shuffle reflects new strategy
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Kai Ryssdal
Oct 6, 2009
Universal Pictures and Disney have replaced the movie makers running their film studios with executives adept at marketing. Cynthia Littleton of Daily Variety tells Kai Ryssdal how the changes point to the studios' changing business model.
The price we pay for a golden season
Sep 8, 2009
The price of gold has surged above $1,000 an ounce for the first time in six months. Steve Chiotakis talks to European correspondent Stephen Beard about why gold is in season and why some traders are running towards it as a safe haven.
Tires drive wedge between China, U.S.
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Scott Tong
Sep 14, 2009
China is accusing the U.S. of violating trade rules after the Obama administration announced it would hike tariffs on Chinese tire imports. Scott Tong reports.
Used car dealers aren't clunker crazy
Aug 7, 2009
Cash for Clunkers is being refueled with $2 billion. Dealerships are anxious for the program to go forward. Car sales are up because of the plan. But Stacey Vanek-Smith reports not every car lot is clunker crazy.
Workplace keeping its employees well
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Alex Cohen
Aug 12, 2009
Employers may be cutting back on budgets and staff, but what they're keeping they're making sure is in top form. Wellness programs from cholesterol screenings to yoga classes are thriving in the workplace. Alex Cohen reports.
Do credit counselors actually work?
Aug 14, 2009
If you're in debt you might hear advice to go to a credit counselor. But MSN Money columnist Liz Pulliam Weston has been looking into the success rates of those debt-management plans and has found that all too often they don't work.
Kids and money: FAQ
Nov 10, 2009
What's the best way to handle giving an allowance? How do you introduce kids to the concept of credit? We asked people in the Public Insight Network these and other common questions relating to kids and money.
Better medical diagnoses, lower costs
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Kai Ryssdal
Aug 24, 2009
There's no shortage nowadays of ideas for how to bring down the high cost of medical care. Dr. Lisa Sanders says we ought to be looking more at the point where patients first enter the medical system. She talks with Kai Ryssdal.
Bustling has slowed for online stores
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Dan Grech
Jul 14, 2009
The increased competition among online stores has forced many e-retailers to slash their prices. That's hurt month-to-month sales growth, which has been negative since February. Dan Grech looks into which Web stores are holding up.
"Febezzlement"
Jun 29, 2009
I was doing research and I came on a talk given by Charles Munger, the long-time partner of Warren Buffett. I had read the speech given at the...