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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.
Letters: Astrology, retirement, priorities
Jan 6, 2009
Listeners had strong reactions to stories about astrology and retirement in the Marketplace mailbox this week. Also, Kai Ryssdal tells us that FDIC isn't really an acronym at all.
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...
Fed drops rate to record low
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Bob Moon
Dec 16, 2008
In a bold move to revive the economy, the Federal Reserve dropped the federal funds rate to 0.25%. Tess Vigeland talks with Bob Moon about the impact of the rate cut.
Recession's effect on trade balance
Dec 11, 2008
Today we get the latest trade deficit, and while a weaker dollar and overseas growth have boosted U.S. exports, a faltering U.S. economy means fewer imports. John Dimsdale explores whether trade will balance out.
CB Richard Ellis President and CEO Brett White: Interview transcript
Dec 11, 2008
CONVERSATIONS FROM THE CORNER OFFICE: President and CEO of CB Richard Ellis.
Finding opportunity in recession
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Kai Ryssdal
Dec 11, 2008
The economic downturn is affecting commercial real estate different than residential. CB Richard Ellis CEO Brett White talks about how his company is adapting to the times.
Bucks don't stop at CEOs' $1 salaries
Dec 3, 2008
As Ford, General Motors and Chrysler go hat in hand to Congress asking for help, their CEOs now say they'll take just a dollar a year in salary if that'll make things better. But the bucks don't really stop there. Jeremy Hobson reports.
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...