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Making Italian salami in Nanjing
Apr 24, 2008
The newest wave of entrepreneurs in China is foreigners. Like Matteo Gonella, who's introducing the Chinese to salami by making it in his factory there. Jamila Trindle looks into how such business pioneers are doing.
Saudis stall in shift to women drivers
May 1, 2008
In Saudi Arabia, strict religious laws forbid women from driving. There's talk of changing that rule in the next couple of years. But in the meantime, it's keeping women out of the workforce. Kelly McEvers reports.
China's biggest bank sells off bonds
Mar 21, 2008
China's biggest bank will sell more than $1 billion in bonds, backed by Chinese corporate loans, to fellow Chinese banks. It's good timing, with U.S. banks in disarray, but Chinese corporations aren't as transparent as their Western counterparts. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
Will taxpayers pay for Bear bailout?
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Bob Moon
Mar 17, 2008
The Federal Reserve committed $30 billion in taxpayer money to guarantee the riskiest part of Bear's portfolio in the JP Morgan sale. Kai Ryssdal speaks to Bob Moon about whether the move could ultimately benefit taxpayers.
Economy crucial in Spanish election
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Doug Krizner
Mar 10, 2008
Spanish voters narrowly re-elected Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero to his second term, with economy their number one issue. Doug Krizner talks to John Peet of The Economist magazine about a slowdown in Spain's economy.
A new wrinkle in Botox business
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Jeff Tyler
Mar 4, 2008
Botox maker Allergan Inc. received a subpoena for documents related to the anti-wrinkle injection. The company believes the subpoena relates to alleged off-label promotion of Botox to treat headaches. Jeff Tyler reports.
Big Airbus deal starts the year
Jan 9, 2008
Airbus is off to a strong start for the year with its multibillion-dollar Irish plane-leasing company deal. Megan Williams reports the company will still have intense competition as it tries to surpass rival Boeing.
Virtual real estate booming
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Lisa Napoli
Feb 13, 2008
A boom in virtual real estate has caused generic domain names like Vodka.com to be worth millions of dollars. Even private equity firms have been injecting money into domain name companies. Lisa Napoli reports on what caused the growth and how long it could last.