Jul 15, 2011

Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, July 17, 2011

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Lufthansa to be first to use biofuel for daily flights

by Eve Troeh

Jul 15, 2011

The airline will be testing using a bio-blend on one short route in Germany.

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Congress to discuss oil pipeline rules

by Eve Troeh

Jul 15, 2011

In the wake of the recent Exxon oil spill in the Yellowstone River and last year's BP spill, lawmakers will meet to dissect rules and decide on approving a new pipeline.

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Harry Potter brand continues to conjure up money

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 15, 2011

The brand is reportedly worth $15 billion. But can it survive with no new books or movies planned?

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Orange juice prices near two-year high

by Sally Herships

Jul 15, 2011

Pestilence and mother nature damage orange crops in Florida and Brazil, raising juice prices to near their historic high.

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Raising the Debt Ceiling

Debt talks: Are we ready for Plan C?

by David Gura

Jul 15, 2011

President Obama told lawmakers that "it's decision time" for the ongoing debt talks. But is there an actual deal within reach?

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Some American companies do better than others in China

by Rob Schmitz

Jul 15, 2011

Ford Motors and Yum! Brands are posting banner years in China, a sign that those American companies are delivering products that the Chinese people want.

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Rebekah Brooks resigns from Murdoch empire

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 15, 2011

Embattled News International executive and former News of the World editor Rebekah Brooks has resigned today, as the phone hacking scandal continues.

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Italy to approve budget cuts in record time

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 15, 2011

The Italian parliament is set to approve a slew of budget cuts totaling tens of billions of dollars today, just as lenders started panicking about a possible debt crisis. Economist John Wyse explains.

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Raising the Debt Ceiling

Wall Street versus Main Street reaction to debt ceiling debate

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 15, 2011

Jill Schlesinger, editor-at-large at CBS/MoneyWatch, says people are reacting differently to this week's debt talks, and looks ahead to what could happen should politicians fail to settle the debates.