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Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Sep 30, 2009

Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, September 30, 2009

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Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, September 30, 2009

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IMF cuts forecasts for global losses

Sep 30, 2009
At a summit in Istanbul, the International Monetary Fund cut its forecasts for likely losses from the global financial crisis. But the Fund says despite a swiftly-recovering economy, the crisis is far from over. Stephen Beard reports.

Web users don't want to be followed

Sep 30, 2009
A survey suggests most Americans don't want advertisers to follow their activity online. The study found this sentiment reached across all ages polled, including young Web users. Alisa Roth reports.

Even fantasy leagues need insurance

Sep 30, 2009
If you're not into fantasy football, you might think it's silly to drop $150 on insurance for one of your most valuable players. But in an $800 million a year industry, a policy is a small price to pay for protection. Sally Herships reports.

Is short-selling an unsavory practice?

Sep 30, 2009
When the price of a stock goes down, a short-seller who bet against that stock will make money. But even though the practice is legal, regulators worry about abuses. The SEC will take a closer look at short-selling today. Amy Scott reports.

How carbon allowances can cut CO2

Sep 30, 2009
The Senate's climate change bill proposes slashing 20 percent of emissions by 2020 with the help of carbon allowances, or permission slips to pollute. Money generated from allowances will largely go to local utilities. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.

'Via' coffee not an economic reaction

Sep 30, 2009
Yesterday, Starbucks launched an instant coffee product called Via and tapped into a $20 billion global market. But the move wasn't a response to the economic downturn. Bill Radke talks to Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz.

GM dealers satisfied with eBay trial

Sep 30, 2009
General Motors began an experiment in July that had ealers posting new cars for sale on eBay. The project ends today, and although cars didn't fly off the lot as a result, the move piqued plenty of interest. Rico Gagliano reports.

More job cuts and falling GDP

Sep 30, 2009
Companies cut 254,000 jobs this month, according to private employment service ADP. The Gross Domestic Product also fell in the last quarter. Steve Chiotakis explores how this impacts us with Diane Swonk from Mesirow Financial.

Workplace worried about swine flu

Sep 30, 2009
With swine flu still making the rounds, businesses are worried about not being able to get the vaccine for their employees. But they're doing their best to prepare. Alisa Roth reports.

Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, September 30, 2009