Apr 9, 2012

Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, April 9, 2012

China correspondent Rob Schmitz reveals what he found on his recent trip inside a Foxconn factory. Sony is reportedly set to cut 10,000 jobs; it's the first major move by its new CEO. Investors are urging British grocer Tesco to ditch its U.S. chain of Fresh & Easy stores. Stove Top stuffing is trying to woo consumers year-round. And Mike Huckabee launches his syndicated radio show today, bringing new competition to Rush Limbaugh.

Segments From this episode

Stove Top woos year-round stuffing eaters

by Sally Herships

Apr 6, 2012

Stove Top stuffing launches new advertising campaign: Stuffing is not just for Thanksgiving any more.

BBC World Service

Sony to cut 10,000 jobs

by Roland Buerk

Apr 9, 2012

The electronics company will be losing about 6 percent of its workforce. It's the first major move by Sony's new CEO.

Low expectations for earnings season

by Bob Moon

Apr 9, 2012

Corporate earnings season is kicking off. Corporate profits have been the engine behind the stock market's recent rally, but there's worry on Wall Street that earnings are losing momentum.

Apple Economy

A look behind the gates of Foxconn

by Rob Schmitz

Apr 9, 2012

China correspondent Rob Schmitz is the second journalist to ever visit an Apple production line at Foxconn, where many of the world's electronics are manufactured. He describes what he saw and learned.

March jobs report disappointing, but not a disaster

by Julia Coronado

Apr 9, 2012

After news that Sony is cutting 6 percent of its workforce and that the U.S. economy only added 120,000 jobs last month, the future doesn't look bright -- but a bigger picture shows it's all just part of a slow recovery.

Mid-day Update

Baby Boomers choosing to retire earlier

by Jeremy Hobson and David Brancaccio

Apr 9, 2012

There was one tiny bright spot to March's unemployment report: 164,000 fewer people were looking for work. One particular demographic that has dropped out of the search -- Baby Boomers who are choosing to retire prematurely.

On the legacy of Mike Wallace and '60 Minutes'

by David Brancaccio

Apr 9, 2012

Former head of NBC News, Richard Wald, reflects on the work of the late CBS newsman Mike Wallace and the program for which Wallace was most identified, "60 Minutes."

How will the Fed respond to March's jobs numbers?

by Jeremy Hobson

Apr 9, 2012

March's disappointing jobs report could push the Federal Reserve to do more to spur job growth. Chairman Ben Bernanke is expected to speak on the subject today in Atlanta.

Layoffs may not help Sony's bottom line

by Eve Troeh

Apr 9, 2012

Sony is reportedly going to cut 10,000 jobs by the end of this year, but some say it may already be too late to save the company.

Mid-day Update

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by Chau Tu

Apr 9, 2012

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China sets up rare earths industry association

by David Brancaccio

Apr 9, 2012

China -- which controls 90 percent of the rare earths market -- looks to finally consolidate and streamline the sector there.

Mike Huckabee's new show takes on Rush Limbaugh

by John Dimsdale

Apr 9, 2012

Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee launches his syndicated radio show today, in the same timeslot as Rush Limbaugh. The new competition comes at a time when Limbaugh's ratings have been falling quickly.

British grocer Tesco urged to ditch Fresh & Easy

by Stephen Beard

Apr 9, 2012

British supermarket company Tesco tried to expand into the U.S. under the Fresh & Easy brand. The effort has since proven fruitless. Investors are now pressuring Tesco to focus on the business back home.

China correspondent Rob Schmitz reveals what he found on his recent trip inside a Foxconn factory. Sony is reportedly set to cut 10,000 jobs; it’s the first major move by its new CEO. Investors are urging British grocer Tesco to ditch its U.S. chain of Fresh & Easy stores. Stove Top stuffing is trying to woo consumers year-round. And Mike Huckabee launches his syndicated radio show today, bringing new competition to Rush Limbaugh.