Dec 15, 2006

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Dollar coin redux

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Dec 15, 2006

This week back in 1978, the U.S. Mint introduced the Susan B. Anthony dollar coin. It never caught on, but that hasn't stopped the U.S. Mint from trying. . . and trying. Stacey Vanek-Smith has the history.

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Translation: Let markets determine the yuan's value

by Ruth Kirchner

Dec 15, 2006

Ben Bernanke got out his best Fed-Chairman-speak to call for what most U.S. officials want: a rise in the value of China's currency. Ruth Kirchner reports.

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Getting that crunching sound juuust right

by Kyle James

Dec 15, 2006

Why do we buy one product instead of another? We usually like the way it looks or tastes or. . . sounds. Sound design and branding are becoming increasingly important in a crowded marketplace. Kyle James reports.

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Golden Globes surprises

by Marketplace Staff

Dec 15, 2006

The 64th Golden Globes nominees were announced yesterday. Host Doug Krizner asks Variety senior editor Stuart Levine about the highlights and whether those nods easily convert to dollars.

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Retirement crisis in the making

by Lisa Napoli

Dec 15, 2006

A new study commissioned by the Chamber of Commerce reveals that most people don't have enough money saved for retirement — and that's going to affect U.S. financial markets. Lisa Napoli explains.

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Inflation watch: CPI out today

by Alisa Roth

Dec 15, 2006

The consumer price index today basically tells us how much it costs to live, and it's considered a pretty good indicator of what's happening with inflation. Alisa Roth has this preview.

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Britain drops arms investigation

by Stephen Beard

Dec 15, 2006

The British government has provoked a hail of criticism after ditching a major corruption inquiry that had been threatening a $12 billion defense deal with Saudi Arabia. Stephen Beard reports.

Motorists sue over gas temperature

by Dan Grech

Dec 15, 2006

When you heat a liquid, it expands. No big surprise there. But when that liquid is gasoline, billions ride on this simple scientific truth. $2 billion, to be exact. Dan Grech explains how warm gas has led to some hot consumers.

Almost 10 hours a day

by Dan Grech

Dec 15, 2006

Americans now spend 9.5 hours a day consuming some form of media according to new data from the Census Bureau. The numbers keep going up — but the mix is changing. Dan Grech has details.

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New rules for CEO compensation in effect

by Hillary Wicai

Dec 15, 2006

Companies today must begin to use the amended SEC disclosure rules for executive compensation — and some say the change could slow the rapid rise in CEO pay. Hillary Wicai reports.

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