Mar 26, 2012

Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, March 26, 2012

It's day one of Supreme Court arguments over President Barack Obama's health care reform law. Twenty-six states are challenging the law -- parts of which are already in place. Apollo Group, which owns the University of Phoenix, is expected to announce earnings today, and analysts aren't expecting big things. It's been 10 years since the University of Pennsylvania's
Wharton School opened a satellite campus in San Francisco. To mark the occasion, the business school has moved to a bigger -- and shinier -- facility.

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PODCAST: Ben Bernanke speaks, 'The Hunger Games' takes off

by Mary Dooe

Mar 26, 2012

It's day one of Supreme Court arguments over President Barack Obama's health care reform law. Twenty-six states are challenging the law -- parts of which are already in place. Apollo Group, which owns the University of Phoenix, is expected to announce earnings today, and analysts aren't expecting big things. It's been 10 years since the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School opened a satellite campus in San Francisco. To mark the occasion, the business school has moved to a bigger -- and shinier -- facility.

A giant boombox prop is displayed in the T-Mobile Music Store during the launch of Google Music hosted by T-Mobile at Mr. Brainwash Studio on November 16, 2011 in Los Angeles, Calif. Turns out, boomboxes in some ways made a bigger impact that the iPod or iPhone.

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The unexpected winner of 'The Hunger Games'

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Mar 26, 2012

Lionsgate had a very good weekend It's film, 'The Hunger Games,' took in $150 million dollars domestically over the weekend.

Opening Night Of Lionsgate's 'The Hunger Games' at the Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE Stadium on March 22, 2012 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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What's at stake in the health care decision

by John Dimsdale

Mar 26, 2012

It's day one of Supreme Court arguments over President Barack Obama's health care reform law.

Health insurance industry keeping close eye on proceedings

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Mar 26, 2012

The health insurance industry had supported the health care reform bill, but if the Supreme Court decides to get rid of the individual mandate, that could cause a lot of trouble for the industry.

Registered nurse Steve Van Dyke checks patient Mildred Herman's medication while on a home health care visit on March 23, 2012 in Denver, Colo.

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For-profit educator expected to report lower profits

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Mar 26, 2012

Analysts are bearish on the for-profit educator as traditional universities step up competition.

What to expect from the health care hearing

by Gregory Warner

Mar 26, 2012

Today, the Supreme Court begins a monumental three-day hearing on the Affordable Care Act.

U.N. hopes to limit foreign farmland investment

by Adriene Hill

Mar 26, 2012

The U.N. wants limits on the amount of farmland foreign investors can buy up around the world. The organization will vote on new voluntary guidelines in mid-May.

Health care arguments conclude: Day One

by Gregory Warner

Mar 26, 2012

What happened inside the health care reform proceedings today, live from outside the Supreme Court.

U. Penn Wharton School excels in Silicon Valley

by Charla Bear

Mar 26, 2012

It's been 10 years since the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School opened a satellite campus in San Francisco. To mark the occasion, the business school has moved to a bigger -- and shinier -- facility.

Markets reacting to health care hearings

by Julia Coronado

Mar 26, 2012

Twenty-six states are challenging the law, parts of which are already in place. Could the arguments for either side be affecting investors today?

BBC World Service

In Spain, Catholic church starting job recruitment push

by Tom Burridge

Mar 26, 2012

The Catholic church in Spain is trying to draw more members to its ranks by promising a "job for life," but that is problematic for a number of reasons.

What health care reform means for small businesses

by John Dimsdale

Mar 26, 2012

In the Supreme Court today, arguments over the constitutionality of President Barack Obama's massive health care reform will be heard. The challenge is being brought by 26 states -- and also small business organizations.

American Airlines bankruptcy could void union contracts

by Bill Zeeble

Mar 26, 2012

The parent company of American Airlines wants more concessions from unions, or it'll push to cancel existing labor contracts.

It’s day one of Supreme Court arguments over President Barack Obama’s health care reform law. Twenty-six states are challenging the law — parts of which are already in place. Apollo Group, which owns the University of Phoenix, is expected to announce earnings today, and analysts aren’t expecting big things. It’s been 10 years since the University of Pennsylvania’s
Wharton School opened a satellite campus in San Francisco. To mark the occasion, the business school has moved to a bigger — and shinier — facility.