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May 26, 2008
So many planes, so little time
If you've ever flown on a holiday weekend, you've probably felt the pain of a flight delay. Alisa Roth explores how Americans wasted 320 million hours on delays last year and what can be done to solve the problem.
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May 23, 2008
Ford’s bright outlook turns dark
Just a month ago Ford executives were predicting a return to profitability by the end of this year. But the company now says it's going to have to cut production, and it isn't sure when it might return to black ink. Alisa Roth reports.
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May 22, 2008
Newspapers seek new business models
Circulation and ad revenues aren't just declining at newspapers, they're plummeting. Thousands of reporters and editors have lost their jobs. So how are papers surviving? Alisa Roth reports.
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May 20, 2008
Consumers flying an unfriendly sky
Every year, a survey comes out on airline customer satisfaction — and for the most part, there isn't any this year. Alisa Roth reports what else it would take to make airline passengers happier.
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May 16, 2008
A closer look at new housing numbers
New housing starts were up last month thanks to the construction of new apartments. But a drop in single-family homes might be a stronger indication of what's going on, according to economists. Alisa Roth has more.
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May 10, 2008
Great expectations
First-quarter earnings season is upon us and profit numbers are under the microscope. Alisa Roth investigates where expectations come from and what they mean for investors.
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May 7, 2008
So, who says the worst is over?
Fannie Mae, the biggest mortgage underwriter in America, reported a loss of more than $2 billion last quarter. Investors are now bracing for more bad news when its federally-sponsored cousin Freddie Mac reports results later this week. Alisa Roth has the story.
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May 6, 2008
Many Amex layoffs seen in merger
The New York Stock Exchange hopes to finish acquiring the American Stock Exchange by the third quarter of this year. As many as 75% of Amex employees may be laid off after the merger. Alisa Roth reports.
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May 1, 2008
Kellogg, Kraft still packaging up profits
Corporations are subject to some of the same economic stresses as the rest of us — especially companies that sell food. Kraft and Kellogg reported lower profits today. But they did better than anybody was expecting. Alisa Roth reports.
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Apr 30, 2008
Do calories count with fast food?
The New York Restaurant Association is back in court today trying to stop the city from requiring calorie counts on menus. But a new study suggests calorie information might be just what the doctor ordered. Alisa Roth has more.
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