07/16/12
Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, July 16, 2012
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Grocery stores and merchants of all kinds will be sorting through the fine print this morning following a major credit card settlement that was announced late Friday. Visa, Mastercard and some big banks agreed to pay $6.6 billion to end a fight over fees they charge retailers. Microsoft has called a mystery news conference today. And the speculation is that the company will unveil new features for its software suite Office 15. And under the assumption that the Affordable Care Act will go into full effect, Northern Arizona's community health centers are anticipating a jump in demand.
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How credit card fee reform impacts consumers
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CFPB to oversee credit reporting agencies
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said this morning it will assume oversight of the credit reporting industry.
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U.S. retail sales slipped again in June
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Mixed response from retailers over credit card settlement
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Private equity firms: Job creators or job destroyers?
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British lawmakers concerned over oil price reporting
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Visa, Mastercard reach $7 billion settlement over fees
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