04/19/06
Marketplace AM for April 19, 2006
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Hu's lucky number: 787
Chinese President Hu Jintao visits a Boeing assembly plant outside Seattle today. As Jason Paur reports, Hu's tour underscores China's growing relationship with the American aircraft giant.
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Freddie pays record fine
Home loan giant Freddie Mac has agreed to pay a record fine to settle charges that it made illegal campaign contributions. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
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Hollywood takes Broadway
The opening of Julia Roberts' play in New York today is the latest example of Broadway's use of Hollywood star power to attract audiences. Tess Vigeland reports.
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China's dirty air an economic indicator
For three days, a sandstorm has whipped up toxic dust from cars and factories, turning the skies over Beijing a nasty gray. China's prime minister believes the dirty air is a sign. Jocelyn Ford reports.
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The real costs -- and benefits -- of piracy
Personal finance expert Chris Farrell tells host Scott Jagow if American companies can't beat product pirates, they should join them.
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Following the counterfeit profit chain
Author Tim Phillips tells host Lisa Napoli that organized criminal gangs are behind much of the world's product piracy.
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Outlook for world economy: Big yawn
The International Monetary Fund comes out with its latest report on the global economy today, but as Scott Tong reports, its influence over world financial matters may be at an all time low.
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Planes could see early retirement
Right now, there's no retirement age for commercial airplanes. They can fly well into their golden years - as long as they pass the maintenance exams.But the US government is rethinking this. Hillary Wicai reports.
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Light at the end of Delta's tunnel?
The leaders of Delta's pilots union sit down today to discuss a proposed compromise plan to keep both the pilots and the bankrupt carrier in business. As Alisa Roth reports, the pilots may have no choice but to accept the plan.
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Riding the Indian stock market
The recent roller coaster of the Indian stock market has spooked many foreign institutional investors but encouraged many local market players. Miranda Kennedy reports.
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