08/18/10
Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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A look at oil inventories
Richard DeKaser, president of Woodley Park Research, talks with Bill Radke about what happens when stockpiles are way up and how that might impact gas prices.
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The future of U.S. home loans
Bloomberg BusinessWeek reporter Roben Farzad talks with Steve Chiotakis about whether Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have a future and what a Fannie-less world looks like.
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Filling up on whisky: To drive, not drink
Researchers at a university in Scotland have developed a hopeful new biofuel. But this technology could raise some questions about driving with alcohol -- because it actually will power your car, with alcohol.
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Big mining wants a part of big fertilizer
Europe correspondent Stephen Beard talks with Bill Radke about why BHP Billiton, the world's biggest mining company, is making a hostile bid for Potash Corporation, the world's biggest fertilizer producer.
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Lottery scams get craftier
Ever gotten a letter in the mail saying you've won the lottery? Los Angeles Times business columnist David Lazarus talks with Bill Radke about lottery scams and offers some sage advice.
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China opens bond market to foreigners
China's central bank will open its $2 trillion bond market to foreign banks. That move could have repercussions that lead straight to your pocketbook. Rob Schmitz reports.
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Erasing your teenage digital identity?
Google CEO Eric Schmidt recently said that young people should be able to change their names to erase the embarrassment of their teenage indiscretions online. But Janet Babin reports there are no do-overs in a digital society.
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Facebook to try location-based service
Facebook is expected to announce a new location-based service for users that will probably use the GPS chip in your mobile phone to track your whereabouts. Steve Henn reports.
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Bye Fannie, Freddie. Hello...?
The government's hearing on what to do about Fannie and Freddie has wrapped up. The general consensus is goodbye Fannie and Freddie. Hello, what exactly? Gregory Warner reports.
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