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Harley-Davidson profits hit lower gear

by Marketplace Staff

Jan 25, 2008

America's largest motorcycle company learned an object lesson in the trickle-down effects of a slowing economy. Its profits downshifted 26 percent in the 4th quarter. Danielle Karson reports.

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Workers may be sticking to unions again

by Steve Tripoli

Jan 25, 2008

A new report says union membership in the United States is up very slightly. Nobody's calling it a trend just yet, but Marketplace's Steve Tripoli found some interesting things in the numbers.

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Merger talk takes wing in slow economy

by Kai Ryssdal

Jan 25, 2008

Fears of a recession seem to be solidifying aviation merger talk. Kai Ryssdal talks about the latest rumors with Marty Moylan, who covers the airline industry for Minnesota Public Radio.

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Stimulus package is not a done deal

by John Dimsdale

Jan 25, 2008

Leaders of both parties in the House say they're on board with a proposed economic stimulus package worked out with the White House. Despite the bipartisan talk, there are plenty of potential short-circuits left. John Dimsdale reports.

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It's not a stimulus, it's deficit spending

by Marketplace Staff

Jan 25, 2008

The proposal for the $150 billion stimulus package has Washington basking in bipartisanship. But commentator Andrew Samwick says the pricetag for all that collegiality might be too high.

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Week on Wall Street

by Kai Ryssdal

Jan 25, 2008

Stockbroker and business analyst David Johnson chats with host Kai Ryssdal about what happened on Wall Street this week and what may lie ahead.

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Gates to give millions for small farmers

by Marketplace Staff

Jan 25, 2008

Microsoft founder Bill Gates has announced his foundation is going to provide $360 million to small farmers in Africa and other parts of the developing world to help them work their way out of poverty. Gretchen Wilson reports.

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EMI's bands are on the run

by Stephen Beard

Jan 25, 2008

Ever since the private-equity group Terra Firma bought troubled British recording giant EMI last summer, it's cut costs and 2,000 jobs. Some of its biggest stars have joined the exodus, too. Stephen Beard reports.

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