Aug 9, 2007

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Betting against subprime lenders

by Steve Tripoli

Aug 9, 2007

Some people have been "shorting" the companies that created and financed the subprime mortgage debacle. Steve Tripoli has been asking whether there's still time for a profitable bet against the architects of subprime.

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Johnson & Johnson is a little cross

by Jeremy Hobson

Aug 9, 2007

Johnson & Johnson is suing the American Red Cross over its commercial use of the symbol they've shared for more than 100 years. Jeremy Hobson reports

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Campbell is no longer sweet on Godiva

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

Aug 9, 2007

Campbell, the soup company, is putting its Godiva Chocolates brand up for sale. The company's decided the Belgian-style chocolatier is a little too indulgent for its new emphasis on healthy foods. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.

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Did you use that gift card or rebate?

by Marketplace Staff

Aug 9, 2007

Retailers are using gift cards and rebates to prompt us to buy. And, as commentator Ian Ayres points out, they're profiting from the fact that many of us won't use those cards and rebates.

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Credit crunch puts squeeze on Europe

by Stephen Beard

Aug 9, 2007

A major French bank, BNP Paribas, announced it was suspending three of its asset-backed securities funds, due to the squeeze the subprime mortgage debacle has put on the U.S. credit market. Stephen Beard in London explains the impact on markets across the pond.

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Screening plan hits turbulent reaction

by Bob Moon

Aug 9, 2007

The Department of Homeland Security issued a revised Secure Flight passenger screening program today. And privacy rights advoctates were quick to respond. Bob Moon reports.

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Welcome to 'Westonzuela'

by Dan Grech

Aug 9, 2007

Florida, the Cuban capital of the United States, is making room for a new Latino group -- Venezuelans fleeing the rule of President Hugo Chavez. Dan Grech reports on what the influx means for the state's economy.

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Bush not pumped about gas tax

by Kai Ryssdal

Aug 9, 2007

At a news conference, President Bush made it clear what he thinks of a higher gas tax to fix the nation's infrastructure. He also fielded a larger-than-usual array of questions about the state of the U.S. economy.

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Music from the episode

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Bandages Hot Hot Heat

Beautiful Alarms Wilderness

West End Girls - 2001 Remaster Pet Shop Boys

Dame Un Cachito Pa'Huele Marc Ribot y Los Cubanos

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