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May 10, 2011
U.S. presses China on finance reform
China reported today that exports hit a record high last month. Juli Niemann, analyst with Smith Moore and Company, explains how this news will impact trade discussions between the U.S. and China today in Washington.
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May 10, 2011
Skype-Microsoft deal: Keeping up with Facebook
U.S. software group Microsoft is in talks to buy Internet video and phone service Skype — a move that could put Microsoft closer to its communications competitors.
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May 10, 2011
China’s trade surplus surged in April
China has reported a trade surplus of $11.4 billion, nearly four times greater than expected. Gareth Leather with the Economist Intelligence Unit says this news could impact U.S. and Chinese trade talks.
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May 9, 2011
When will housing climb out of the recession?
A report from Zillow.com shows that the nation's housing market continues its downward trend. Stan Humphries, chief economist with Zillow.com, takes a look at today's housing news and explains what it means for the future of U.S. real estate.
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May 9, 2011
Housing numbers continue to slide
Julia Coronado, chief economist with the investment bank BNP Paribas, looks at today's housing news from Zillow.com and the state of the housing market.
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May 9, 2011
Who will foot the bill to compensate Fukushima victims?
Columbia Law School Professor Curtis Milhaupt discusses whether Tepco, the company that owns the Fukushima plant, will be responsible for paying victims and what impact the nuclear disaster might have on Japan's power policy.
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May 7, 2011
What we spend on Mother’s Day
It's probably impossible to pay back all that your mother has done for you, but here's a financial tally of how Americans try to give it their best shot on Mother's Day.
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May 7, 2011
How to keep your chin up during the job search
As weeks bleed into months, it's hard to stay hopeful about your job search. A career coach offers some advice on how to keep on chuggin'.
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May 7, 2011
‘Squatter rent’ may benefit the U.S. economy by $50 billion
Michael Feroli, chief U.S. economist at JPMorgan Chase, discusses how mortgage defaults may actually be contributing to the economic recovery.
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May 7, 2011
Getting Personal: Rental properties, debts
Marketplace Money guest host Bob Moon and Liz Weston answer listener questions. On the show this week, we'll find out when it's time to give up on a rental property that isn't making money, how to handle a seven-year-old debt that is now in collections and whether or not you should take your name off of a credit card account that is not yours… but is giving you a good credit history.
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