Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, August 28, 2009

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VH1 rethinks reality TV after incident

Mitchell Hartman

Aug 28, 2009

After having a contestant on one of its reality shows become a murder suspect who then committed suicide, VH1 is now considering cleaning up its act. Mitchell Hartman reports.

Posted In: Entertainment

Things looking up for high tech

Aug 28, 2009

Bill Kreher, technology analyst with Edward Jones, talks with Bill Radke about what the positive outlook for Intel and rebound talk for Dell and Hewlett-Packard means for U.S. high tech.

Posted In: Science

AIG turns to ousted chief for help

Aug 28, 2009

There is talk that AIG may be reconciling with its former head, who was pushed out of the troubled insurance company in 2005. Steve Henn reports.

Will the savings rate keep decreasing?

Aug 28, 2009

Richard DeKaser, president of Woodley Park Research, talks with Steve Chiotakis about how much Cash for Clunkers helped to increase consumer spending in July, and the latest incomes and savings stats.

Posted In: Economy

Chrysler reverses direction on lawsuits

Aug 28, 2009

When Chrysler filed for bankruptcy, the plan was for the automaker to leave all of its old liabilities behind, including lawsuits filed on behalf of injured customers. But that plan has changed. Steve Henn reports.

Posted In: Auto

China ramps up foreign investing

Scott Tong

Aug 28, 2009

China has announced plans to boost overseas bets, and a good chunk of it could be coming to the U.S. Scott Tong reports.

Brits fret over GDP, biz investment

Stephen Beard

Aug 28, 2009

Britain's GDP figures are marginally better than expected, but there's no sign of widespread rejoicing. Why? Stephen Beard reports.

More artists see the music in TV ads

Aug 28, 2009

Musicians used to shy away from selling songs to commercials, but changes in the record industry have made many artists reconsider. Rafael Cohen reports.