12/30/11
Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, December 30, 2011
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States could expand lotteries and start new games like online poker thanks to a new ruling that allows Internet gambling. The Times Square celebration brings in a worldwide audience and millions of tourist dollars to NYC every year. And now that U.S. troops have pulled out Iraq, turns out direct benefit for American oil companies never materialized.
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The economic horizon for 2012
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States could expand lotteries and start new games like online poker thanks to a new ruling that allows Internet gambling. The Times Square celebration brings in a worldwide audience and millions of tourist dollars to NYC every year. And now that U.S. troops have pulled out Iraq, turns out direct benefit for American oil companies never materialized.
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Verizon announces new fee for some customers
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Mid-day Extra: Should we re-invent the calendar?
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All eyes on China and Europe in 2012
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Why Verizon's introduced a new $2 fee
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States needing cash look to online gambling
States could expand lotteries and start new games like online poker thanks to a new ruling that allows Internet gambling.
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Iraq's oil industry after U.S. withdrawal
Now that U.S. troops have pulled out Iraq, turns out direct benefit for American oil companies never materialized.
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Colleges may see a drop in applications
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New Year's Eve a priceless marketing tool for NYC
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What low inflation means for the economy
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Verizon adds $2 charge to some online payments
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