Apr 16, 2009

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, April 16, 2009

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Worst may be over for China's economy

by Scott Tong

Apr 16, 2009

China's latest GDP numbers indicate the weakest growth since 1992, but other indicators for lending and new infrastructure suggest its economy is coming back. Scott Tong explores the potential for a V-shaped recovery.

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Benefits of lifting the Cuban embargo

by Chris Farrell

Apr 16, 2009

President Obama is opening the door slightly to relations with Cuba. Could this mean lifting the four-decade trade embargo? Steve Chiotakis talks to economics correspondent Chris Farrell about how both countries could stand to gain.

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YouTube not a Google cash cow

by Rico Gagliano

Apr 16, 2009

Google releases first-quarter earnings today, and some investors are worried about the company's investment in YouTube, which only makes up to 2 percent of Google's revenue. Rico Gagliano explores what YouTube brings to the table.

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Skeptics say rail has bad track record

by John Dimsdale

Apr 16, 2009

President Obama plans to put $8 billion into high-speed and intercity rail this year. But many are skeptical about the investment. John Dimsdale reports that rail has not been a cost-effective transportation option worldwide.

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Rosetta Stone won't wait to go public

by Jennifer Collins

Apr 16, 2009

Rosetta Stone plans to hold its initial stock offering today, despite being in one of the worst bear markets in years. Jennifer Collins reports on why the language-instruction company is going public now versus waiting until later.

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Trade, investing top issues in Mexico

by Dan Grech

Apr 16, 2009

President Obama heads to Mexico on his way to the Summit of the Americas, where drug violence, trade and the devaluation of the peso are central concerns. Steve Chiotakis talks to Marketplace's Dan Grech.

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Loan help starts on foreclosure wave

by Dan Grech

Apr 16, 2009

The Treasury has finally launched its $75 billion loan modification program to help struggling homeowners, and analysts predict the biggest wave of foreclosures is yet to hit. Dan Grech reports.

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Barbershop investors haven't cut out

by Tess Vigeland

Apr 16, 2009

Tess Vigeland revisits an investors club at a barbershop in Jefferson City, Mo., that she first met six months ago. Although the stock market's shaved off some of their investments' value, these guys are watching for growth to return.

Barber Rich McCarty cutting Bob Semb's hair at his barbershop in Jefferson City, Mo.

Tess Vigeland

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Going beyond the tax haven blacklist

by Stephen Beard

Apr 16, 2009

The G-20 summit set up a blacklist to crack down on tax havens. But campaigners at a rally in London say the move is just a small, tentative step in the right direction. Stephen Beard reports.

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Signs of profitability in banking sector

by Steve Chiotakis

Apr 16, 2009

Unemployment claims and the profit and earnings reports from JP Morgan are two factors driving the market this morning. Steve Chiotakis gets a deeper analysis from Jim Dunigan of PNC Wealth Management.