02/09/10
Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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A better outlook for European markets
Investors are feeling more comfortable with the prospects a solution to the debt problems in Greece, Spain and Portugal. Steve Chiotakis talks to analyst Juli Niemann of Smith, Moore and Company.
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Cars suffer from auto commonization
Toyota says it's recalling more than 400,000 Priuses, and it's recalled a lot of other cars for sudden acceleration, thanks largely to the commonization of several parts. Alisa Roth explains what that means.
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Tracing Toyota's faults pre-recall
Safety regulators are coming under scrutiny for failing to spot issues with Toyota vehicles before the company needed to implement a massive recall. But not everyone was asleep at the wheel. Bill Radke delves deeper with Marketplace's Brett Neely.
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Areva buys Ausra for solar power-up
French nuclear power giant Areva is buying Ausra, a Silicon Valley solar start-up, with hopes of dominating the solar thermal power market. Sarah Gardner explains who gets what out of the deal and why Areva might be looked at as a French GE.
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Small biz still moody in better economy
A new survey from the National Federation of Independent Business says the mood among small businesses remains sullen despite a growing U.S. economy. Brett Neely examines what could lift the gloom.
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Pilots risk all for long hours, low pay
Federal Aviation Administration says airline pilots can't fly more than eight hours a day. But a special Frontline report airing tonight shows us a world that doesn't abide by this rule -- at the severe risk of the pilots. Miles O'Brien reports.
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UBS far from worry-free despite profits
UBS reported a billion dollars in earnings today -- its first profit in over than a year. But the Swiss banking giant's rewarding numbers also indicate a worrying trend. Stephen Beard explores what's rattling the nerves of UBS's depositors.
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Cop cars can't cruise well on a budget
Law enforcement agencies faced with shrinking budgets have been forced to keep their aging cruisers on the road. And that's meant a lot of cash-strapped repairs and slow-moving Crown Victorias. Gigi Douban reports.
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Social buzz isn't what it once was
Word of mouth has long been one of the most effective ways for businesses to get their names out. But a new study finds the buzz generated
in social circles isn't what it used to be. Jeff Tyler reports.
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