Jul 13, 2010

Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, July 13, 2010

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Yogis bent out of shape over posing patents

by Raymond Thibodeaux

Jul 13, 2010

The art of yoga has been in practice for thousands of years. So many practitioners are surprised that some are racing to the patent office to lay claim to inventing specific poses. Raymond Thibodeaux reports.

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Having missed the mobile boat, Microsoft name losing luster

by Steve Henn

Jul 13, 2010

Once technological juggernaut Microsoft could strike fear into the hearts of regulators when it announced a new venture. But being behind in the mobile industry, it's having trouble garnering the same reaction.

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Mortgage Mess

Investigation explores whether banks misled Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

by Alisa Roth

Jul 13, 2010

The agency that regulates Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has sent subpoenas to banks that issued mortgage-backed securities in an investigation that could end up costing the banks billions.

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Financial Reform Bill

Financial regulation would make brokers protect 'best interest'

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 13, 2010

A part of the new financial regulatory bill would change the way stock brokers and insurance agents look out for their customers.

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American Airlines deal would up its trans-Atlantic ante

by Jeremy Hobson

Jul 13, 2010

American Airlines is awaiting word from European regulators on whether it can coordinate its trans-Atlantic flights directly with British Airways and Iberia.

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Portugal credit downgrade reminder of Eurozone troubles

by Stephen Beard

Jul 13, 2010

The ratings agency Moody's downgraded the credit of Portugal today. Stephen Beard explains how this impacts the eurozone despite the country being a small economy.

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BBC World Service

Live Aid changed the face of fundraising

by Rebecca Singer

Jul 13, 2010

Twenty-five years ago, the Live Aid concert brought together a galaxy of pop stars and changed the business of fundraising.

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How Steinbrenner changed the sports landscape

by Steve Chiotakis

Jul 13, 2010

Yankees owner George Steinbrenner's contributions to the sports world -- financially and creatively -- were innumerable. Steve Chiotakis talks to sports business professor David Carter about Steinbrenner, who passed away this morning.