Apr 21, 2010

Marketplace for Wednesday, April 21, 2010

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Some industries cheer derivatives vote

by Marketplace Staff

Apr 21, 2010

The Senate Agriculture Committee voted to bank banks from trading in derivatives. Bank lobbyists may not be pleased with the decision, but the vote recognizes that derivatives do have some legitimate uses. Brett Neely reports.

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Big and local banks diverge on reform

by Alisa Roth

Apr 21, 2010

Big banks are fighting like mad against financial reform, but many of the little ones think change is actually a good idea. Alisa Roth reports.

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States, online retailers feud over taxes

by Bob Moon

Apr 21, 2010

Amazon is suing over an attempt by the state of North Carolina to target customers who've been avoiding sales taxes. Bob Moon reports.

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Farmers differ on climate change path

by Marketplace Staff

Apr 21, 2010

The climate change debate has stirred up Midwest farmers over how to move to a carbon-free economy. Jay Field reports.

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Target drops Visa, will issue own card

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Apr 21, 2010

Target says it will stop issuing its Visa credit cards and shift to cards of its own, just for use in stores. Why? Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

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Shelf Life

A career in staying ahead of the casinos

by Marketplace Staff

Apr 21, 2010

Author Josh Axelrad talks with Kai Ryssdal about his book "Repeat Until Rich," how he ended up as a professional blackjack player, and how card counting works.

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Commentary

Senate's regulation bill omits 3 reforms

by Marketplace Staff

Apr 21, 2010

The Senate is expected to start a floor debate on financial reform soon. Commentator Robert Reich says the bill under consideration is a good start, but lacks some important reforms.