08/25/10
Marketplace for Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Episode Description:
Marketplace for Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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Tackling wireless network congestion
With more people logging on through computers and smart phones, wireless providers are scrambling for solutions to relieve the congestion on their networks.
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Trading shares in the secondary markets
If you're a "wealthy, sophisticated" investor, there's a special market for you, the secondary trading markets. It's where you can trade shares of private companies who haven't made the leap to IPO, but seem promising.
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On the lookout for cattle rustlers
Someone -- or some group -- is stealing cows from the Oregon backcountry, and ranchers and law enforcement are scrambling to protect their herds and catch the thieves.
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The Dow's 'nice, big, pretty number,' 10,000
Ten thousand points seems to be the magic number of choice for many investors when it comes to the Dow Jones Industrial Index. Marketplace's Alisa Roth sees if there's any truth behind that belief.
23
Report shows world shortage of specialized labor
There is a worldwide deficit of skilled workers -- i.e. plumbers, electricians, carpenters. These workers provide essential services -- albeit unsexy -- but somebody's gotta do it, especially if the economy's going to recover.
5
Loan modifications help keep homes
Bill Radke talks to Mark Pearce of the State Foreclosure Prevention Working Group, which released a report that said that loan modifications have helped prevent foreclosures.
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Reich: Eliminate payroll taxes to improve economy
Marketplace commentator Robert Reich thinks that reducing payroll taxes will get consumers to start spending again, which will help get the economy moving again.
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