May 19, 2009

Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, May 19, 2009

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Obama wants cleaner cars by 2016

by Janet Babin

May 19, 2009

The Obama administration's new fuel efficiency standards will require vehicles to get at least 35 miles per gallon by 2016 and cost about $1,300 per car Automakers are expected to be on board. Janet Babin reports.

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Shareholders may not hurt exec pay

by Jill Barshay

May 19, 2009

New York Senator Charles Schumer is expected to introduce legislation today that would let shareholders vote annually on their bosses' pay. But Jill Barshay reports they tend to side with management anyway.

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Dreamliner debuting to sky-high hopes

by Marketplace Staff

May 19, 2009

It's a few years behind schedule, but Boeing is finally preparing the 787 Dreamliner for its maiden flight sometime next month. And for Boeing's sake, the aircraft had better fly like a dream. Deborah Wang reports.

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China takes on Nasdaq to nurture tech

by Scott Tong

May 19, 2009

China's new Growth Enterprise Board hopes to reward the country's tech stars the same way Nasdaq helped companies like Google and eBay. But this exchange comes with a different set of rules for investors. Scott Tong reports.

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Can credit ratings be free speech?

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

May 19, 2009

Because credit rating agencies began as publications, they could stand behind what they said using the First Amendment. After the economic crisis, Congress might not let them do that anymore. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.

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Porsche seeks funds after failed deal

by Stephen Beard

May 19, 2009

Porsche is looking for an outside investor after its deal with Volkswagen fell apart. The botched merger leaves Porsche with a $12 billion debt. Stephen Beard explores why the deal failed and where it might get help now.

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What California can do for its budget

by Stacey Vanek Smith

May 19, 2009

Today Californians vote on measures that would raise taxes and slash budgets for health care and education. If the measures don't pass, the state must explore other options. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.