Shipping lines from South Korea's largest port can't keep up with the amount of cargo places like the U.S. and Europe are demanding. But there may be more to the story. Alisa Roth reports.
The Congressional Budget Office says this year Social Security will start paying out more than it's bringing in from payroll taxes, at least five years sooner than was expected. Alisa Roth reports.
A study out today from Dartmouth College and the Business Roundtable suggests when U.S. companies expand their reach abroad and start hiring in foreign markets, it may not have such a bad impact domestically. Alisa Roth reports.
Pepsico, the maker of Fritos, Cheetos and other snacks, says it's planning to cut the average sodium content of its products by 25% in the next five years. Alisa Roth reports the company will need to tread carefully.
Senators John Kerry, Joe Lieberman and Lindsey Graham are preparing to introduce a major piece of climate change legislation that could let oil companies off the hook for carbon emissions. Alisa Roth reports.
The auto industry as a whole has started getting better and people are beginning to buy fancy cars again. But, it's all a matter of perspective. Alisa Roth explains.
The school board in Kansas City, Mo. voted
to close half the schools in its district to avoid going broke. Other districts around the country have been closing schools, as well, but none to this extent. Alisa Roth reports.
Global airlines are doing better than expected with losses only coming to about $2.8 billion. Meanwhile, U.S. airlines are fighting new passenger regulations. Steve Chiotakis checks in on the airline industry with Marketplace's Alisa Roth.
Bank of America is getting rid of overdraft fees on debit card purchases, a move that pre-empts federal regulation for all banks starting July 1. Steve Chiotakis talks to Marketplace's Alisa Roth about how this will help out bank customers.
