07/14/11
Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, July 14, 2011
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Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, July 14, 2011
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Moody's: It's hard to regain a triple-A rating
Steven Hess, senior credit officer at Moody's Investors Service, discusses the agency's decision to review America's credit rating.
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UC expected to raise tuition
University of California regents are set to vote today on a plan to increase tuition by more an $1,000 per student for the coming year.
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Swonk: JPMorgan and the debt ceiling
Diane Swonk, chief economist with Mesirow Financial, explains today's news that JPMorgan Chase reported a 13 percent rise in profit last quarter, and explains the chances of a credit downgrade from Moody's.
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Spotify finally set to launch in the U.S.
The free, ad-supported music streaming site has been popular in Europe for years, and now the service will launch in the U.S.
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Could bank profits translate into jobs?
The second-largest U.S. bank said it earned more than $5 billion last quarter, as New York bureau chief Heidi Moore explains.
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China urges U.S. to protect investor interests
The top holder of U.S. debt is pushing politicians to protect the interests of investors after the ratings agency Moody's warned of a possible downgrade to U.S. debt.
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Moody's warns of U.S. downgrade
Credit ratings agency Moody's has threatened to review the U.S.'s AAA rating because of the ongoing discussions over raising the country's debt ceiling.
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Government spending cuts will affect everyone
The era of big government isn't over -- most everyone in the United States is affected by and dependent upon government spending. Expect to feel an impact in the decision over the deficit and debt ceiling.
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Consumers are willing to pay more to protect their privacy online
A new study shows that people are willing to pay a higher price for the same goods online if the site does a better job of protecting their privacy.
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Why Oklahoma City's unemployment is under 5%
Oklahoma City is doing much better than most of America, bringing in tourists and importing jobs from other states.
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