Nov 24, 2011

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, November 24, 2011

This Thanksgiving, we talk to a big wig in the cranberry industry, the CEO of Ocean Spray. While the U.S. is on holiday, financial troubles in the eurozone march on. And Google wants to light up your home -- with lightbulbs, that is.

Segments From this episode

Ocean Spray CEO on cranberries during the holiday season

by Jeremy Hobson

Nov 24, 2011

A lot of cranberries are being consumed on this holiday. Ocean Spray's CEO Randy Papadellis talks about how the company is coping with higher commodity prices and the state of the global economy.

Compostable dishes more common at holiday tables

by Adriene Hill

Nov 24, 2011

But finding a place to toss them where they'll actually break down is difficult.

Groupon's stock price falling

by David Gura

Nov 24, 2011

The online deal company's price has fallen well below its IPO price. But this has more to do with Groupon than it does with the tech sector.

European Debt Crisis

Ireland seeks debt relief help from Europe

by Jeremy Hobson

Nov 24, 2011

Ireland's banks were bailed out last year, but now it says it needs more money from Europe to help cover the costs of that bailout.

Google wants to light up your home

by Sarah Gardner

Nov 24, 2011

Google is teaming up with the Lighting Science Group to create an LED bulb that can be controlled by an Android phone.

European Debt Crisis

Leaders plan to change E.U. treaties to help solve crisis

by Stephen Beard

Nov 24, 2011

Leaders of France, Italy and Germany are meeting in Strasbourg, and here's the headline: They want to change E.U. treaties so they can better deal with the debt crisis.

Mid-day Update

PODCAST: The cranberry industry, no Thanksgiving for Europe

by Mary Dooe

Nov 24, 2011

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European Debt Crisis

Eurozone leaders meet in France

by Stephen Beard

Nov 24, 2011

Leaders meet in France today to hear the new Italian leader's plan for spending cuts, but the topic of conversation might quickly switch to Germany.

Mid-day Update

Mid-day Extra: More on the cranberry industry

by Jeremy Hobson

Nov 24, 2011

Today is Thanksgiving, and to celebrate -- and check in on the state of the markets for popular Thanksgiving foods -- we went to the CEO of Ocean Spray. Here is the extended version of the conversation.

European Debt Crisis

Euro leaders could up pressure on Germany

by Stephen Beard

Nov 24, 2011

After yesterday's disastrous bond sale in Germany, leaders meet today in Europe to continue talks on extending the power of the European Central Bank.

College graduates in China, like the U.S., face high unemployment

by Rob Schmitz

Nov 24, 2011

In China, the government is considering phasing out college majors that don't allow students to find work after graduation.

European Debt Crisis

Angela Merkel: European Central Bank won't change

by Stephen Beard

Nov 24, 2011

European leaders met in France today to try to make headway on the ongoing debt crisis there. German Chancellor Angela Merkel emerged from those meetings unmoved.