Features By Alisa Roth
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Safety concerns won't stop coal mining
The head of Massey Energy, the company that runs the mine where 29 people died in an explosion last month, will testify before Congress. Alisa Roth reports you shouldn't expect coal to disappear anytime soon.
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Living in a foreclosed apartment
A foreclosure is never easy for the owners of the residence, but what if there's a renter involved? Marketplace's Alisa Roth reports on life in a foreclosed apartment.
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Chrysler repays, but loss still expected
GM posted its first quarterly profits since 2007. Meanwhile, Chrysler paid back some of its loan to taxpayers. But the government says it still expects to lose money on the deal. Read highlights of the interview between Alisa Roth and Steve Chiotakis.
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How GM made its first-quarter profit
GM said it earned more than $800 million in the first three months of the year. Compare that to a $6 billion loss a year ago and billions in bailout money from Uncle Sam. What's next on the automaker's agenda? Alisa Roth reports.
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Banks focus on closing out foreclosures
A new report says foreclosures are down 2% from a year ago. That's good news, right? But that same report says the number of houses being repossessed is up 45%. Alisa Roth breaks down the numbers and what it means for the housing market.
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Making sense of China's ups and downs
Marketplace's Alisa Roth reports on whether the U.S. has good reason to be worried about China's economy given the recent volatility in its markets.
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Investors nervous over Europe's bailout
European officials approved a $975 billion rescue package to buy debt that made investors euphoric on Monday morning. But reality has set in, and investors are running from the continent. Alisa Roth reports.
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U.S. could impose China steel pipe tariff
The Obama administration could impose big tariffs on Chinese steel pipe in the next few days, a sign the U.S. is ready to take China to the mat. The government says a lot of those pipes, were sold for less than fair value. Alisa Roth reports.
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Why the rental car market is so exciting
Avis has joined Hertz in the race to buy Dollar Thrifty. The rental car industry is anticipating a better travel market this summer, and Thrifty would provide an in to the tourist sector. Alisa Roth reports.
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Are banks really lending again?
A survey from the Federal Reserve says so far this year, banks aren't tightening their lending standards. And in some cases even easing them. Alisa Roth reports.
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