02/17/09
Marketplace for Tuesday, February 17, 2009
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Marketplace for Tuesday, February 17, 2009
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Hedge fund haven bit by recession
Greenwich, Conn., is one of the wealthiest towns in America. Known as hedge fund central, the recession is starting to take its toll on the Wall Street bankers who have settled there. Amy Scott reports.
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Latest gadgets come in different sizes
The latest tech gadgets may come in a variety of sizes, but they can do some pretty neat things. Kai Ryssdal speaks with Kevin Pereira about the latest in cameras, projectors and kid computers.
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Budget impasse tarnishes Golden State
California's Gov. Schwarzenegger is halting public works projects and preparing to lay off thousands of workers as state lawmakers keep failing to approve a budget. As Sarah Gardner reports, this may be a great example of how not to steer a state toward financial recovery.
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Carmakers seek more aid, turn in plans
Struggling automakers GM and Chrysler submitted restructuring plans to the government to show their viability. Kai Ryssdal speaks with John Dimsdale about what is included in the plans.
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Will housing plan help everyone?
President Obama is set to unveil his proposal to help homeowners fend off foreclosure and stabilize the housing market. But will all that be possible with one plan? Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
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Oscar presenters kept secret for ratings
The 2008 Oscar telecast drew a record low 32 million viewers worldwide. To boost ratings for Sunday's ceremony, the Academy wants some presenters to stay off the red carpet. Will it work? Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
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Big 3 struggles filter down to auto parts
The struggles of Detroit's automakers are setting off a domino effect throughout the entire auto parts supply chain. Alisa Roth reports.
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