05/13/09
Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, May 13, 2009
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Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, May 13, 2009
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India loves cars too, but smaller ones
Dinesh Mohan, a transportation expert at the Indian Institute of Technology, talks with Bill Radke about his country's embrace of the car and what lessons Americans might take from it.
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His drive to suburbia's a (natural) gas
The private automobile helped build suburbia. But cars generate about one quarter of all man-made greenhouse gases. Dick Messer, executive director of the Petersen Automotive Museum, loves his alternative ride -- and it's not electric.
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Signs to look for to see recovery
May 13, 2009
Jim Dunigan, chief investment officer at PNC Wealth Management, talks with Steve Chiotakis about retail numbers and signs of recovery in the economy.
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Web pirates may lose Internet in France
The French Senate is expected to pass a law cracking down on Internet piracy. It could result in the loss of an Internet connection for up to a year. Stephen Beard reports.
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Why foreclosures hit a record high
Home foreclosures in April hit a record high for a second straight month. Why? Jennifer Collins reports.
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U.S. may reform financial industry pay
The Obama administration is considering sweeping changes to the way financial industry employees are compensated. Jeremy Hobson talks with Bill Radke about the reforms, and why they might affect more than just bailed-out banks.
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U.S. may be left in cold to get seabeds
Today is the deadline for nations to file claims on continental shelves extending beyond their coastlines. But without signing a treaty, the U.S. could be losing out on some potentially vast oil reserves. Sam Eaton reports.
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Are retail sales turning around?
Macy's is one of several retailers reporting first quarter earnings today. Most are expected to post a loss. But are things starting to change? Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
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