Nov 10, 2006

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U.S. automakers assemble better reviews

by Steve Tripoli

Nov 10, 2006

Consumer Reports is out with its annual car reliability survey. And U.S. automakers are coming up fast in the rearview mirror. Marketplace's Steve Tripoli reports.

It's become a matter of convention

by Marketplace Staff

Nov 10, 2006

Fan cons, like those attracting Star Trek followers, are a big part of the $4 billion consumer-show business. Joal Ryan reports on how the TV show took that industry where it had never gone before.

You can't always get what you want . . .

by Marketplace Staff

Nov 10, 2006

But you just might find you get what you need. That's what Rolling Stones fan and commentator Graham Thomas Shelby discovered recently when deciding whether to pay to see the band in concert.

Land of rising competition

by Lisa Napoli

Nov 10, 2006

Japanese brands, once synonymous with quality and efficiency, have been having problems of late with recalls and getting products to market on time. Marketplace's Lisa Napoli reports on what's gone wrong.

Thirsty for power

by Stephen Beard

Nov 10, 2006

Five Arab states have expressed an intention to embark on civil nuclear power programs. Is this just sensible economics, or something more sinister? Stephen Beard reports.

Russia expected to join WTO

by John Dimsdale

Nov 10, 2006

The U.S. and Russia announced a long-awaited trade deal that should allow Russia to join the World Trade Organization, and provide new investment opportunities and customers for U.S. exporters. John Dimsdale reports.

Call off the auditors!

by Amy Scott

Nov 10, 2006

The Securities and Exchange Commission will give the business lobby what it's been waiting for, a softer version of one of the toughest post-Enron reforms. Marketplace's Amy Scott explains.