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John Steele Gordon on the history of the NYSE
| Apr 22, 2005Today, an electronic stock trading company called Instinet made it official, announcing they'll merge with Nasdaq. There'd been lots of talk this might happen, but as market mergers go, few expected NASDAQ would be beaten to the punch by the New York Stock Exchange. On Wednesday the NYSE announced a new partnership with electronic trading firm Archipelago. The deal brings together the last of the major old-style auction markets with an all electronic market.<br />John Steele Gordon is an author and business historian. We asked him if these mergers will really fundamentally change Wall Street...
Football retirees
| Apr 22, 2005The National Football League kicks off its draft tomorrow in New York City. While rookies look ahead to the big leagues, many veteran players face the prospect of preparing for a life after football. This year they're getting some serious help, thanks to first-of-their kind seminars on business and finance. Marketplace's Cheryl Glaser reports.
The Dow Days of the Economy
| Apr 22, 2005The markets had a rough time last week, but the Dow is certainly not the economy and the economy is not the Dow. So how does each influence the other? Mesirow Financial chief economist Diane Swonk gives Kai a rundown of the current economic picture.
From the Money Matters Desk: Go It Alone
| Apr 22, 2005What does it take to start a business? You're probably thinking: an original idea, lots of cash, and very little sleep. Sounds a bit overwhelming. Author Bruce Judson disagrees. He tells Kai it's never been easier to call the shots in this week's Money Matters: our regular look at how to improve your bottom line.
The New "It" Fund -- Exchange Traded Funds
| Apr 22, 2005As with Hollywood actors, certain investments can suddenly become "hot." Exchange Traded Funds are the latest stock investment to get top billing. Here to explain the buzz is <i>Money Magazine's</i> Penelope Wang.
Personal Polluter
| Apr 22, 2005Before you head out to celebrate Earth Day, you might want to check under your car hood. Michigan Radio's Rebecca Williams drives a car that’s leaking oil. And it’s going to cost her a lot of money to fix it. What would you do if you found out you’re a pretty big polluter?
Guaranteeing Sick Leave
| Apr 22, 2005Some groups say nearly half of American workers don't have any paid sick leave. Next week, Congress plans to take up a bill that would guarantee workers 7 paid sick days a year. From the Work and Family Desk, Marketplace's Hillary Wicai reports.
"Day in the Work Life": Cowboy Poet
| Apr 22, 2005April is National Poetry Month. So, on this week's "A Day In the Work Life" -- our regular look at how folks trade time for money -- we start a campfire with a poet of the prairie.
Are you ready for some cable?
| Apr 22, 2005After more than three decades on ABC, Monday Night Football will air on ESPN starting in 2006, while NBC gets the Sunday night games. Host Tess Vigeland talks with entertainment commentator Michael Speier about the deals.
The value of a rookie
| Apr 22, 2005NFL teams will draft their future players this weekend. Host Kai Ryssdal talks with sports commentator Michael Knisley about the economics of the draft.
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