Jan 5, 2011

Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, January 5, 2011

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Oil companies lobby the GOP for offshore drilling

by Scott Tong

Jan 5, 2011

Major oil companies are lobbying GOP congressional representatives to act in favor of off-shore drilling. Scott Tong has more.

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Increasing oil prices could end economic recovery

by Steve Chiotakis

Jan 5, 2011

Fatin Birol is the chief economist at the International Energy Agency. This week, Birol warns that increasing price of oil could send economic recovery efforts into a tailspin.

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Analysts expect unemployment numbers to be down

by Marketplace Staff

Jan 5, 2011

On Friday the Labor Department releases the most important economic indicator of the month -- the monthly employment report. John Challenger explains the report, and looks ahead to Friday's numbers.

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The International Energy Agency warns against rising oil prices

by Stephen Beard

Jan 5, 2011

The International Energy Agency says the rising cost of oil could affect the global economic recovery. Stephen Beard explains.

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SEC investigates tech trading markets

by Scott Tong

Jan 5, 2011

The Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into special trading markets for red-hot tech companies such as Facebook and Twitter according to recent reports. Scott Tong reports.

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Richard DeKaser: December's employment numbers

by Marketplace Staff

Jan 5, 2011

The payroll processor ADP says private employers added almost 300,000 jobs in December. Economist Richard DeKaser discusses that number with Jeremy Hobson.

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Qualcomm to buy Atheros

by Marketplace Staff

Jan 5, 2011

Cell phone chip and accessory maker Qualcomm says it's buying Atheros, a wi-fi and connectivity firm for more than $3 billion.

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Get ready to find your own low airline fare

by Marketplace Staff

Jan 6, 2011

Airlines and online travel agents are battling over who should offer fare information, and in turn, get that money. So where does that leave the deal-loving traveler? The L.A. Times' David Lazarus talks to Jeremy Hobson about the details.

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China's growing auto industry could affect U.S. gas prices

by Alisa Roth

Jan 6, 2011

China added more than 2 million cars last year, a 29 percent increase. So how does that affect the regular U.S. driver? It's all about the price of oil. Alisa Roth explains.

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Are Issa's plans too political?

by David Gura

Jan 6, 2011

California Republican Representative Darrell Issa, the new chairman for the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is calling for sweeping investigations into government regulation. But are his plans overstepping boundaries? David Gura reports.

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Lights out for incandescents at Ikea

by Eve Troeh

Jan 6, 2011

Ikea's taken the step that everyone will have to take by 2014 -- dropping incandescent light bulbs for more energy-efficient options. So what does that mean for your Ikea lamp? Eve Troeh reports.