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Marketplace for Monday July 14, 2014
Jul 14, 2014

Marketplace for Monday July 14, 2014

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The markets are near record levels and individual investors who have sat out until now are belatedly joining in, an indication that the real money has already been made. But where else is there to invest in our zero-interest world? That’s one big reason the markets are so high. Also, those debt-settlement scam artists who promise to help you get out of credit card debt have found a new target—students having trouble paying off their loans. Illinois becomes the first state to crack down on them today. We look at the business, and how widespread the problem is. And finally, Swiss chocolate company Lindt is buying Russell Stover. That brings up a lot for some people.

Segments From this episode

LA Smog: the battle against air pollution

Jul 14, 2014
How can the Chinese live with terrible air pollution? One answer: Americans did.

Why HealthCare.gov is going to get a CEO

Jul 14, 2014
Officials hope a new manager can help avoid a rerun of last year's website fiasco.

Payback time for student-loan scams?

Jul 14, 2014
The Illinois Attorney General claims debt-settlement companies fleeced students

When is joining a bull market asking for trouble?

Jul 14, 2014
People who sat out the years-long bull market are joining in. Is that a bad sign?

Giant African snails seized at Los Angeles airport

Jul 14, 2014
Customs officials seized a live shipment of the animals which can carry disease.

How tough is it to sell steel?

Jul 14, 2014
Delaware Steel President Lisa Goldenberg says she's hopeful for a better year.

Lindt Chocolate just snapped up Russell Stover

Jul 14, 2014
But how exactly do companies find each other? And, is it love?
Russel Stover + Lindt = <3?
Russel Stover

The markets are near record levels and individual investors who have sat out until now are belatedly joining in, an indication that the real money has already been made. But where else is there to invest in our zero-interest world? That’s one big reason the markets are so high. Also, those debt-settlement scam artists who promise to help you get out of credit card debt have found a new target—students having trouble paying off their loans. Illinois becomes the first state to crack down on them today. We look at the business, and how widespread the problem is. And finally, Swiss chocolate company Lindt is buying Russell Stover. That brings up a lot for some people.

Music from the episode

Let's Call It Off - Single Version Peter Bjorn and John
It Gets Dark Holy Ghost!
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