Nov 26, 2010

Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, November 26, 2010

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Holiday Shopping

Mobile apps turn smartphones into the world's greatest bargain hunter

by Andrea Gardner

Nov 24, 2010

Smartphone Apps are already changing our daily lives, but could they also be changing the way we shop? The ShopSavvy app turns your phone into a bar code scanner, search engine, and sales clerk. Andrea Gardner has more.

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Holiday Shopping

Saturday Christmases are bad for retailers

by Jeff Tyler

Nov 24, 2010

Store-owners love the holidays, except when the big day falls on a Saturday, like it does this year. Jeff Tyler explains.

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New York City prepares for a taxi over-haul

by Alisa Roth

Nov 24, 2010

For the first time, New York will have a fleet of taxis that are designed for their rigorous job. But as the choices are narrowed down to the top three contenders, what exactly are taxi passengers looking for? Alisa Roth has more.

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Germany fears another bailout as debt grows for Euro countries

by Stephen Beard

Nov 26, 2010

Portugal may be next on the list of European nations buried in debt, behind Greece and Ireland. And some fear even Spain could follow. That would leave Germany footing the bill, but will they agree to another bailout?

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BBC World Service

Qatar Airways says Boeing has 'cleary failed' with Dreamliner delays

by Rebecca Singer

Nov 26, 2010

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al-Baker publicly criticizes the Boeing for it's continued delay of the 787 Dreamliner. Still, analysts say the airline is eagerly waiting its arrival.

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Holiday Shopping

Macy's, Bloomingdale's CEO optimistic on same-store sales

by Marketplace Staff

Nov 26, 2010

Macy's chief Terry Lundgren says sales are up in stores and online, as holiday shoppers buy gifts for family and friends, and themselves

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Shelf Life

Macrowikinomics: How collaboration is changing the world

by Marketplace Staff

Nov 27, 2010

When a lot of people get together behind one idea, they can make a change. And when a lot of people are getting behind a lot of different ideas, that can change the world. The new book "Macrowikinomics" explores how collaboration is changing society. Steve Chiotakis talks with the co-author, Don Tapscott.