Verizon Wireless is buying rural telephone company Alltel. This will make Verizon the largest U.S. wireless service provider. Dan Grech reports on the effect the deal will have on their millions of combined customers.
The price of beef and buns keeps rising, but McDonald's wants to keep items like the double cheeseburger on the Dollar Menu. Dan Grech reports franchisees will absorb costs — and they may not be happy about it.
The World Trade Organization has ruled in favor of Brazil in a six-year trade dispute over U.S. cotton subsidies. Dan Grech explains what the ruling means for U.S. growers.
Even when there's not a direct hurricane hit on U.S. coastal towns, beach erosion can be tremendous. And after the storms, states spend millions of dollars shoring up those beaches. Dan Grech has more from Florida.
Blaming rising energy prices, Dow Chemical announced plans to raise prices on its products this weekend. Marketplace's Dan Grech explains how others may be tempted to follow suit.
A trade delegation from Texas will be in Cuba for seven days visiting and talking about food. Dan Grech reports the trip isn't about politics, though it could help foster a positive trading relationship.
Iran and Venezuela are teaming up to launch a development bank, further cementing the countries' political alliance. Dan Grech reports what the two countries have in common despite different views.
Florida just signed a law requiring insurance companies to offer cheap plans without all the extras. But Dan Grech reports the sometimes bare-boned policies can mean you get what you pay for.
A Senate committee will be asking oil executives directly today why the price of oil per barrel has risen so high. Dan Grech reports that congressional representatives may be answered with not much more than a shrug.
