07/04/11
Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, July 4, 2011
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Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, July 4, 2011
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Australia seeks to get rid of five cent coin
Fears mount that consumers could be on the losing end should the five cent coin be abolished in Australia.
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Europe agrees to give $17 billion to Greece
Germany presses for conditions on the latest Greek bailout.
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Top scholars face new disclosure regulations
Faculty from Columbia Business School face new regulations regarding working outside the classroom.
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Protecting your investments in case of default
Some investors are beginning to believe a default by the United States government is possible. What can investors do to protect themselves from this scenario?
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Dunkin' Donuts' IPO returns company to the public
The popular fast food spot is one of a couple dozen companies owned by private equity to go public this year.
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Lower gas taxes lure drivers to Missouri
With lower state taxes on gasoline, Missouri is easily undercutting its border mate Illinois when it comes to the price to fill up.
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Fed may have missed best opportunity for selling off mortgage bonds
As part of the government bailout of AIG, the Federal Reserve bought $16 million worth of mortgage-securities from the company. Now, thanks to changes to the bond and housing markets, it may be stuck with them for a while.
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Fashion stores go mobile in Portland
Portland, Ore., has a reputation for mobile food carts. But now you'll find trailers and buses selling clothes and fashion accessories.
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