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Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, February 8, 2008
Feb 8, 2008

Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, February 8, 2008

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Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, February 8, 2008

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Why Google fears the Microsoft deal

Feb 8, 2008
Capitol Hill is holding an anti-trust hearing on the Microsoft-Yahoo deal, as Google complains about the merger's potential to create a powerful search-engine adversary. Lisa Napoli has more.

Thriftier perspective on TV production

Feb 8, 2008
With a possible end to the entertainment writers' strike on the horizon, movie and TV producers are hoping to make good economical choices. Stacey Vanek-Smith looks at where the industry might see a radical changeover.
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Put the money where the economy is

Feb 8, 2008
With rebate checks on their way to eager taxpayers, many consumers are bound for bad spending decisions. Danielle Karson talks to credit experts about wise places to put the money.

Separate solutions for global problem?

Feb 8, 2008
Finance ministers from around the world will be meeting in Tokyo tomorrow for the G7 conference. But Stephen Beard reports chances are they won't be working together on just one solution to global economic crises.

Mexico looks towards infrastructure

Feb 8, 2008
Preparing for what appear to be hard times ahead, Mexican President Felipe Calderon is budgeting $25 million towards public works. Dan Grech reports Calderon also hopes not to depend on the U.S. economy.

Berlin Film Festival is a big deal

Feb 8, 2008
With stars like director Martin Scorsese lending celebrity power, the Berlin Film Festival is becoming a bigger and bigger event. Doug Krizner reviews the highlights of this year's festival with Variety's Mike Speier.

How may I heal you today?

Feb 8, 2008
Wal-Mart is planning to open 400 health clinics in its stores in the next two years. The clinics will partner with local health care providers and carry their namesake. Rachel Dornhelm reports the move is a profitable one.

Misery loves your money

Feb 8, 2008
A study conducted by four universities found that people who are sad will spend more than people who are happy. Nancy Marshall Genzer explores how groups were tested using emotion-inducing films and insulated water bottles.

Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, February 8, 2008