Dec 24, 2007

Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, December 24, 2007

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Small pizzerias' success in human touch

by Lisa Napoli

Dec 24, 2007

As Domino's debuts a multimillion-dollar ad campaign, mom-and-pop pizzerias without big marketing budgets compensate by trying to serve an authentic slice of culture. Lisa Napoli reports.

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Live Nation's partner works quietly

by Janet Babin

Dec 24, 2007

Event promoter Live Nation's new deal with Germany ticket company CTS Eventim could be advantageous for consumers, who likely won't even notice the company is there. Janet Babin reports.

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Pig donations bring home the bacon

by Gretchen Wilson

Dec 24, 2007

The average annual income in Lesotho is $100 a year, but a $195 donation can buy a family an income-generating piglet that can boost that income substantially. Gretchen Wilson reports.

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Despite naughty, Santahood can be nice

by Marketplace Staff

Dec 24, 2007

Being a mall Santa may not be the most glamorous job -- unless you like being punched and sat on by kids -- but it does have its upside. For one, a good Santa can pull up to $10,000 in one season. Scott Shafer has more.

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Why not an oil change for Christmas?

by Andrea Gardner

Dec 24, 2007

As budgets tighten through a rough economy, consumers are looking at holiday gift-giving more prudently. Andrea Gardner reports that gift cards for practical things such as groceries and oil changes are on the rise.

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Seeking the root of the UBS debacle

by Stephen Beard

Dec 24, 2007

Once the world's largest wealth manager, UBS is now staying afloat by selling shares to foreign investors. Stephen Beard reports Switzerland is upset, and officials want to figure out who's to blame.

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Ruling slows corruption probes

by John Dimsdale

Dec 24, 2007

The Justice Department says a court ruling that puts legislative materials off-limits is handcuffing its investigations. John Dimsdale reports.

Santa's sleigh under surveillance

by Jeff Tyler

Dec 24, 2007

A mall is helping boost its Santa presence by using NORAD to track his sleigh's whereabouts. Jeff Tyler reports millions the world over are actually looking to the skies tonight.