Jun 10, 2009

Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, June 10, 2009

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'Pay czar' would revamp compensation

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

Jun 10, 2009

The Obama administration is focusing on executive compensation again this week, and it could appoint a "pay czar" to oversee top pay at bailout-supported firms. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.

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GOP to push for domestic oil drilling

by Sam Eaton

Jun 10, 2009

House Republicans plan to unveil a new energy plan they're calling the "all of the above" solution for energy independence. The proposal calls for domestic energy production, aka "Drill, baby, drill." Sam Eaton reports.

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Jobless Indian youth stir up extremism

by Raymond Thibodeaux

Jun 10, 2009

Many of the youth in Indian tech hub Bangalore are resorting to violent, extremist measures to sway the population. Experts say much of their reasoning comes not from religious views, but economic hardship. Raymond Thibodeaux reports.

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Speculation suddenly drives oil higher

by Stephen Beard

Jun 10, 2009

Sales statistics in China and other factors are contributing to a rise in oil prices. Some analysts say that speculative momentum could drive the price of oil to $80 a barrel within a week. Stephen Beard reports.

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Funds would brighten solar industry

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 10, 2009

Exhibitors at a solar panel trade show in Philadelphia are hoping to get a share of the millions in federal incentives for solar energy. But until then, the industry is seeing a bit of a slowdown. Joel Rose reports.

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Report: Conflicts of interest at Pentagon

by Bill Radke

Jun 10, 2009

Pentagon employees have gotten millions in free travel and lodging from groups with interest in shaping military policy, a study by the Center for Public Integrity has found. Bill Radke talks with the watchdog group's Bill Buzenberg.

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Venture capital's not doing so well

by Janet Babin

Jun 10, 2009

A new survey of 700 venture capitalist leaders found that more than half of them will invest in fewer start-ups this year. Janet Babin reports how more open trade and immigration policies could help the industry.

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Higher oil doesn't mean demand is up

by Steve Chiotakis

Jun 10, 2009

Oil is the big thing that's pushing the markets this morning. Steve Chiotakis gets a deeper reading from Juli Niemann of investment firm Smith, Moore & Co. in St. Louis.