06/09/08
Marketplace for Monday, June 9, 2008
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U.S. winemakers toast to a strong euro
As the euro drives up the prices of international wines, U.S. vineyards are seeing a bump in sales. Jeremy Hobson reports.
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Bottlemania
We think it's cleaner and safer, and we'll pay any price to get it, even though it comes out of faucets for a fraction of a cent. Author Elizabeth Royte talks to Kai Ryssdal about America's obsession with bottled water.
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Fears pull tomatoes off the menu
Grocery stores and restaurants are rushing to remove tomatoes as salmonella fears spread and regulators try to figure out where the bacteria came from and how to stop it. Janet Babin reports.
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American workers are choosing China
U.S. manufacturers may complain about China's weak currency, but a lot of Americans are finding job opportunities there that they can't find at home. Bill Marcus reports.
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Better, faster, cheaper
Apple's latest iPhone delivers faster downloads and a dramatically slashed price tag. Kai Ryssdal talks to CNET's Tom Kravitz from the floor of Apple's developers conference
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Campaigns focus on the economy
Both the Obama and McCain campaigns have started stumping on economic issues. Steve Henn reports on the dollars and cents in the nominees' recent speeches.
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High gas prices hit charities hard
Charities are having a harder time recruiting help because volunteers can't afford to drive where they're needed. Sarah Gardner reports on the impact of gas prices on America's most needy.
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Analysts keep a close eye on Lehman
Lehman Brothers, the smallest of Wall Street's big investment banks, is reporting big losses -- and that's making many market watchers nervous. Jill Barshay reports.
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