Mar 13, 2009

Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, March 13, 2009

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Black homeowners forced to subprime?

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

Mar 13, 2009

Today, the NAACP filed two class-action lawsuits against Wells Fargo and HSBC, claiming the two large banks forced African-Americans into subprime mortgages. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.

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U.S. biodiesel now costlier in Europe

by Caitlan Reeg

Mar 13, 2009

The E.U. is slowing the flow of U.S. biodiesel into Europe. As of today, all American exporters will have to pay a tariff to sell the plant-based fuel over there. Caitlan Carroll reports how much more U.S. biodiesel will now cost in Europe.

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Lackluster turnout expected for MLB

by Marketplace Staff

Mar 13, 2009

It's looking like ticket sales will be in decline when Major League Baseball kicks off in just a few weeks. Steve Chiotakis explores the reasons for the lackluster numbers with sports commentator Diana Nyad.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

G20 summit risks accomplishing little

by Stephen Beard

Mar 13, 2009

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has high hopes for next month's G20 summit in the U.K., but critics say a split between the U.S. and continental Europe could result in little being achieved. Stephen Beard reports.

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U.S. job applicants settling for less pay

by Jeremy Hobson

Mar 13, 2009

Some experts on the U.S. job market are saying things have gotten so bad that applicants are willing to drop two rungs in salary and stature to get a job. Jeremy Hobson crunches the numbers and finds out why some are willing to settle.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

China to U.S.: Maintain your credit

by Scott Tong

Mar 13, 2009

Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao is worried about the safety of China's $700 billion in U.S. Treasury bonds. In a press conference, he asked the U.S. to "maintain its good credit." Scott Tong reports.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Stimulus guidelines out for spenders

by John Dimsdale

Mar 13, 2009

The Obama administration unveils today unveils some stimulus guidelines on how state and local governments can and can't spend their share. John Dimsdale reports why federal officials are warning them to be careful.

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Linking exec pay to the long term

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

Mar 13, 2009

Democrats are talking up a plan today to make executive pay-outs commensurate with long-term performance. But some are worried about the government's role in that kind of pay shift. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.

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Ratings idling for American Idol

by Marketplace Staff

Mar 13, 2009

American Idol has wrapped up its first week of the new season, and ratings suggest the show is losing younger viewers. Bill Radke talks to Variety's Michael Speier about whether the show has hit its peak.

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OPEC gauging another production cut

by Marketplace Staff

Mar 13, 2009

The U.S. trade imbalance is at a six-year low, and many people wonder how low foreign oil demand can go. Bill Radke talks to Financial Times correspondent Carola Hoyos about whether OPEC members will once again cut production.