04/07/06
Marketplace AM for April 7, 2006
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A bounce for Boeing
Shares of the aircraft maker have hit records highs as orders for airplanes pick up both here and abroad. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
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India's dam dilemma
Proposals to raise the height of a hydroelectric dam in India have pitted the villagers to be displaced by the project against poor communities that want electricity. Miranda Kennedy reports.
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Mad cow? Bird flu? We've got a joke for you
A cow, a chicken and a pig walk into a bar. The bartender says, Can I see some ID? Amy Scott provides the punch line . . . .
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Baseball's still a big hit with fans
Business of sports commentator Diana Nyad tells host Scott Jagow that baseball's popularity is up this year despite the cloud of a steroids scandal.
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Immigration debate comes down to dollars
Commentator Michael Scherer argues that the debate over immigration isn't so much about national security versus job security. It's about money.
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Less satisfaction in Shanghai
The Rolling Stones are playing their first show in China tomorrow night. But it might be a little tamer than their used to. Jocelyn Ford reports.
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Jobless numbers could add to inflation worries
Unemployment figures for March are due out today and indications are they'll show the job market is on the upswing. But as Alisa Roth reports, what's good news for job seekers is a red flag for inflation hawks.
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Ford offers interest-free loans for hybrids
Looking to make headway in a market now dominated by Toyota, Ford has unveiled plans to offer interest-free loans on its hybrid vehicles. Cheryl Glaser looks at whether the hybrid Escape can compete with the Prius.
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Berlusconi's running against the economy
Italians go to the polls on Sunday to decide whether long-time Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi will keep his job. As Megan Williams reports from Rome, Italy's sluggish economy may hurt Berlusconi's chance at re-election.
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All that glitters . . .
The price of gold has hit highs not seen in 25 years. So why isn't the jewelry industry celebrating? Amy Scott reports.
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