Feb 12, 2008

Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, February 12, 2008

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Shelf Life

Swept away by service culture

by Scott Jagow

Feb 12, 2008

Author Alex Frankel wanted to find out what life was like on the other side of the counter. He talks to Scott Jagow about his book, where he shares his experience of joining the working culture of Starbucks, UPS, the Gap and more.

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U.S. looks closer at sovereign funds

by Jill Barshay

Feb 12, 2008

Regulators in Washington want to take a closer look at the investments of foreign sovereign wealth funds into U.S. banks. Jill Barshay reports funds usually invest in doses which narrowly avoid the need for regulatory approval.

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Wheat is the new corn

by Marketplace Staff

Feb 12, 2008

Last year's ethanol push made corn a hot commodity. Now, overseas demand for a certain kind of American wheat could make it the new star on the grains market. Shawn Allee reports it's also cheaper to produce.

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Another take on budgeting for clothes

by Doug Krizner

Feb 12, 2008

Last week, Marketplace ran a story on a high-end men's clothing designer bringing down a $300 shirt to under $200. Doug Krizner spoke to listener Britt Davis in North Carolina about what he's budgeting for clothes this year.

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Radio has ear to ground for ad dollars

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

Feb 12, 2008

The commercial radio industry has been mulling over how to make more money from its advertising in the big push to the Web -- even when 90 percent of the population still listens. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports the election may help.

London too taxing for foreigners?

by Stephen Beard

Feb 12, 2008

Heavier taxes on foreign-born residents in London are threatening an exodus of thousands of workers. Stephen Beard reports this might damage the city's role as a global trading center.

Less duty trouble for U.S. garments

by Marketplace Staff

Feb 12, 2008

The weakened euro is helping a once-punishing duty on American garments become less of a barrier in Europe. Rob Schmitz has more on how the U.S. clothing industry is benefitting from the shift in currency value.

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A bright spot amidst GM's losses

by Janet Babin

Feb 12, 2008

While General Motors lost more money in 2007 than any car company in any year, it made a substantial gain to its core automotive business. Janet Babin reports the bright spot could be due to the company's turnaround plan.