Apr 8, 2013

Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, April 8, 2013

Immigration reform is expected to be front and center in Washington this week as lawmakers introduce their plans for an overhaul. One idea is to create an expanded guest worker program, but there are big questions about how that should be done. Portugal's economic future is in doubt this morning after the country's high court ruled that many of the government's bailout cuts are unconstitutional. And in California, beach fire pits are sparking a battle between private interests and public land.

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Guest workers remain sticking point in immigration debate

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Apr 8, 2013

With Congress back, the immigration debate is likely to heat up. We take a look at the 'economic constituents' of the guest worker question.

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Will company profits reflect stock market records?

by Sally Herships

Apr 8, 2013

First quarter earnings come out as the stock markets hit all-time highs. But investors could be more interested in what happens the rest of the year.

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Beach fire pits spark battle between private interests and public land

by Noel King

Apr 8, 2013

Southern Californians are known for their laid-back attitude. But a fight over beaches has split folks who own expensive beach front homes and beach-goers who gather around fire pits.

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Portugal court throws austerity cuts for a loop

by Marketplace Contributor

Apr 8, 2013

Portugal's economic future is in doubt this morning after the country's high court ruled that many of the government's bailout cuts are unconstitutional.

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What is the best age for innovation?

by Jeremy Hobson

Apr 8, 2013

Are you more innovative in your 20s or your 50s? Tom Agan, managing partner at innovation and brand consultancy Rivia, has come up with answer that might surprise you.

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Margaret Thatcher's economic legacy

by Stephen Beard

Apr 8, 2013

Margaret Thatcher, Britain's first female Prime Minister, died Monday from a stroke at age 87.

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Public-private university salary gap widens: Report

by David Weinberg

Apr 8, 2013

Given the dismal outlook of State budgets across the country, public universities will have to find a way to compete for talent with fewer resources than their private counterparts.

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A check in on corporate America

by Marketplace Contributor

Apr 8, 2013

Corporate earnings season kicks off today with a report from the aluminum maker Alcoa. Analysts will be watching closely for signs of how the U.S. and global economy is faring.

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Mid-day Update

PODCAST: The legacy of Margaret Thatcher, a growing salary gap

by Jeremy Hobson

Apr 8, 2013

A look back at Margaret Thatcher's economic legacy. A new report sheds light on the growing gap between private and public university salaries. And happy Q2 earnings season!

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Immigration reform is expected to be front and center in Washington this week as lawmakers introduce their plans for an overhaul. One idea is to create an expanded guest worker program, but there are big questions about how that should be done. Portugal’s economic future is in doubt this morning after the country’s high court ruled that many of the government’s bailout cuts are unconstitutional. And in California, beach fire pits are sparking a battle between private interests and public land.