01/28/13
Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, January 28, 2013
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This morning, we'll get a look at quarterly earnings from Caterpillar. The construction and mining equipment company's performance is seen as a key bellwether for the global economy, and Caterpillar's latest numbers could provide some insight about the strength of U.S. exports. Over the weekend, a new rule went into effect for smart phones: It is now illegal to unlock your phone without your provider's permission. And, a look at a Canadian company that makes the special paper on which money is printed.
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PODCAST: Caterpillar and the economy and unlocking your iPhone is now breaking the law
What a construction giant tells us about the larger economy, and what happens now that unlocking your phone is illegal.
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Are investors souring on Apple?
Apple shares fell 12 percent after record iPhone sales in December failed to meet forecasts.
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Optimism! American companies buy big ticket items
An unexpected jump in orders for durable goods is a great sign for manufacturing and the economy.
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Senate group to unveil immigration reform plan
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Short on tax revenue, Atlanta counties sue HSBC
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New credit card fees may be passed on to consumers
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Toyota's back on top
After a dramatic couple of years, Japanese car giant Toyota has beaten General Motors to become the world's biggest-selling car maker.
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Making money: The most secure paper in the world
How do you stop a counterfeiter? Holograms are out, but bank note windows are in. We talk with the CEO of Fortress Paper, a company that makes special paper that money is made from, with a focus on security.
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Unlock your phone? You're breaking the law
If you're the type of tech savvy person who likes to hack your own electronics, you might be interested to know that unlocking your own cell phone without your provider's permission actually became illegal over the weekend.
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As Caterpillar's earnings go, so go U.S. exports
The construction and mining equipment giant's quarterly earnings could be a harbinger of things to come for the U.S. export market.
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