12/05/11
Marketplace for Monday, December 5, 2011
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The leaders of Germany and France are meeting to discuss a solution to the euro crisis. Commentator Liaquat Ahamed says it's slow growth that created the financial crisis in Italy and Greece. Asian countries have managed to steer clear of trouble so far. Pollution in China is making its way to the U.S. The role of alternative energy is changing in some economies. The U.S. Postal Service says budget cuts will cause some mail delays. Insider trader Raj Rajaratnam reports to prison today. And are you ready to start watching TV on an Xbox?
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The surprising new energy reality
Despite the stalling of global climate pollution talks, a new energy landscape is emerging.
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China exports pollution, too
Bad smog in Beijing is costing the U.S. billions.
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Is it too late for the euro?
The leaders of Germany and France met today to figure out a strategy to bail out the Euro. Is it too late?
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Eurozone on watch for S&P downgrade
But it could be a good thing for the debt crisis there.
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Xbox adds new on-demand content
What on-demand video could mean the Xbox means for the future of TV and home entertainment.
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Germany, France moot tougher EU budget rules
Merkel and Sarkozy propose amending the European Union treaty to impose budget discipline on spendthrift countries. Will markets be satisfied?
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How Asia sees Europe's debt crisis
Over the past decade, Asia has grown more powerful economically, but the woes of a major export destination and finance source worry the Asians.
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U.S. Post Office to cut $3 billion
The Post Office will slow first-class delivery next spring to save money and help avoid bankruptcy. That will affect people and businesses who still rely on mail.
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Raj Rajaratnam reports to prison
The former billionaire hedge fund manager convicted of insider trading reports to prison today. It isn't so cushy at Club Fed anymore, as more upscale federal prisons used to be called.
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