Jan 10, 2008

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, January 10, 2008

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Say 'Yes' to Prop. 111

by Rico Gagliano

Jan 10, 2008

In honor of the political season, the Marketplace Players have rereleased some classic campaign ads for and against Prop. 111 -- which, depending on what you believe, will either give your children candy or roll them off of skyscrapers.

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A new year, a more aggressive Fed

by Chris Farrell

Jan 10, 2008

In the new year, what will the Fed do to combat a looming threat of inflation? Economics correspondent Chris Farrell told Scott Jagow he predicts the Fed will be much more aggressive than the market thinks.

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Campaigns selective with TV spending

by Jeremy Hobson

Jan 10, 2008

Presidential campaign ads are about to get underway in another round of states, but candidates won't be flooding the airwaves as they did in Iowa or New Hampshire. Jeremy Hobson reports on how campaigns are budgeting to succeed.

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New packaging, same bank

by Steve Tripoli

Jan 10, 2008

Many big banks like JP Morgan Chase and Citigroup are releasing new ad slogans in an effort to rebrand themselves. Steve Tripoli explores why, and whether these marketing efforts will ultimately matter to consumers.

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Harrah's might have tough luck

by Jill Barshay

Jan 10, 2008

The buyout of Harrah's Casino is said to be one of the largest transactions coming to the market this year, but many of the usual buyers aren't at the table. Jill Barshay reports the deal will determine how easy leveraged buyouts will be this year.

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France: Sad economy, happy people?

by Marketplace Staff

Jan 10, 2008

Nicolas Sarkozy wants to factor happiness into the economic equation, so he's enlisted two Nobel-winning economists to revamp the system. Megan Williams reports the French might be about as happy as the Americans.

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Tata's 'Nano' says 'Hello'

by Doug Krizner

Jan 10, 2008

Tata Motors unveiled its new "Nano" car at the New Delhi Auto Expo, lauded as the cheapest car in the world for $2,200. Doug Krizner talks to New Delhi reporter Mehul Srivastava about what you get for the price.

Bush to Middle East: Keep helping

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Jan 10, 2008

President Bush is stopping through several wealthy Arab nations this week. He'll be encouraging officials to keep the money spigot open for major U.S. investment banks Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.

Wall Street Journal content to be free?

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

Jan 10, 2008

Starting today, you will no longer be requied to pay for editorials and video content on The Wall Street Journal website. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports if this business model is effective, it could mean the end of paid online subscriptions.