03/08/11
Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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Which country produces the most tobacco?
Stephan Richter of The Globalist offers his latest question, this time about the world's largest producer of tobacco.
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'Jane Eyre' a favorite to remake
"Jane Eyre" has been adapted for the screen more than two dozen times. What makes it such a favorite story?
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U.S. natural gas surplus stays put
As natural gas production increases with new technology, regulations and the markets stall efforts to sell the excess outside the U.S.
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Senate to vote on patent system reform
The Senate is expected to vote on an overhaul of U.S. patent laws. The measure may change the way patents are reviewed and would give priority to inventors who pay bigger fees.
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Oil prices haven't changed American travel habits, yet
Juli Niemann, analyst at Smith Moore and Company, explains why high oil and gas prices haven't convinced Americans to drive less this Spring.
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Oil prices fall as OPEC discusses production boosts
Oil prices declined for the first time in three days as members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries hold informal talks over pumping more oil into the global economy.
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'Reset button' with Russia benefits U.S. business
It's been two years since President Obama enacted a symbolic "reset" in relations with Russia. The gesture may have helped political relations, but business relations with Russia have surged, too.
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Rising interest rates could hurt British homeowners
The Bank of England is set to raise its rates, which means U.K. homeowners face the daunting prospect of increased mortgage payments.
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Commerce Secretary Gary Locke to be named ambassador to China
President Obama is expected to nominate Locke to represent the U.S. in Beijing. Locke would be the first Chinese-American to serve in the post, and has worked on trade with China before.
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