Nov 21, 2008

Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, November 21, 2008

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Citigroup may be considering a merger

by Janet Babin

Nov 21, 2008

With its stock having lost more than a quarter of its value on Thursday, Citigroup looks like it could be in talks for a merger or sale. The company's board reportedly will meet today. Janet Babin has the story.

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Bankers target Dubai for jobs

by Kelly McEvers

Nov 21, 2008

With layoffs becoming almost routine in the banking industry, options for financial professionals are dwindling. Many are circulating their resumes around the fast-growing market of Dubai. Kelly McEvers reports.

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New ruling sought on carcinogen

by Sam Eaton

Nov 21, 2008

The watchdog group Public Citizen is asking a court to throw out a rule concerning hexavalent chromium, a carcinogen. Abolishing the ruling would help a new administration issue a new one. Sam Eaton reports.

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Report: Power will shift away from U.S.

by Stephen Beard

Nov 21, 2008

A report is projecting a major shift in global economic and political power, putting more of the focus on China, India and Russia. Stephen Beard reports why decline in U.S. power may not be comforting.

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How can Bush be productive at APEC?

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Nov 21, 2008

George W. Bush will be attending what will likely be his last meeting with world leaders at the APEC summit in Lima, Peru. Nancy Marshall Genzer explores what his focus should be as many note he no longer matters much.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Credit card debt also hurts creditors

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Nov 21, 2008

Americans have more than $900 billion collectively in credit card debt, and it's as big a problem for the credit card companies as it is for the debtors. Stacey Vanek-Smith explores how creditors got into trouble.

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Kosher turkey pricey on short supply

by Renita Jablonski

Nov 21, 2008

There's a shortage of kosher turkey and beef thanks to the closing of supplier Agriprocessors, which had provided much of the country's kosher meat. Renita Jablonski reports the price of kosher turkeys has doubled.