12/23/10
Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, December 23, 2010
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Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, December 23, 2010
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Nintendo's Wii is already outdated
Nintendo's wireless Wii system was a big hit a couple years ago, appealing most to usual non-gamers for its ease. But this season, sales are down nearly a quarter. Sally Herships reports.
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The political buzzwords of 2010
Earmark, pork barrel, filibuster: we hear these words all the time in politics, but where did they come from? Steve Chiotakis talks to the Oxford English Dictionary's Jesse Sheidlower.
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High oil prices could deter improving economy
Gasoline prices are rising all across the U.S., and some are worried that consumers may begin to rein in their spending as a result, and bring the improving economy down again. John Dimsdale reports.
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Can Facebook succeed in China?
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg has before expressed his interest in bringing the social network to China, but he does face some obstacles. Steve Henn reports.
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Onion crisis hits India
There is an onion crisis in India. Onions are a primary ingredient in the making of the all important curry dish. Prices have more than doubled in the last few days.
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Consumer spending rose in November for the fifth straight month
Consumers were feeling slightly more confident last month, which also helped boost the manufacturing sector. Stacey Vanek-Smith talks to economist Diane Swonk.
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Americans receive 2.25 billion credit card offers in 2010
Plastic is back. And a new study shows Americans got a lot more credit card offers this year than last year. Eve Troeh explains.
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China sees the Eurozone as a major investment market
A senior Chinese official said he sees the Eurozone as a major market for investment. Could Chinese investment solve Europe's economic woes? Stephen Beard explains.
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