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Jul 8, 2010
What does U.S. have to export?
Early this year, President Obama pledged to double U.S. exports over the next five years. Today, he pointed to a 17 percent increase in exports since then, and declared his plan is on track. But with all the jobs we've lost overseas recently, there's a common perception America doesn't make much any more. Bob Moon reports.
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Jul 3, 2010
Apple admits it boosted bars on iPhone
Software update won't fix bad reception and dropped calls complaining as some iPhone customer still complain about poor reception. Reporter Bob Moon gives an update on the iPhone signal situation.
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Jul 1, 2010
The President’s economic game plan
On the heels of yesterday's worrisome report on consumer confidence, the president made his way to Racine, Wisconsin this morning. Marketplace's senior business correspondent, Bob Moon reports.
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Jun 16, 2010
European officials scoff at junk rating
Government leaders around the world have been pressuring credit-rating agencies to be more honest with investors. Except, apparently, when it comes to the risk that certain European countries could go bankrupt. Bob Moon explains.
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Jun 10, 2010
Watchdog report criticizes $182 billion AIG bailout
The Congressional Oversight Panel released a critical report of the 2008 rescue of insurance giant AIG.
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Jun 9, 2010
Consumers more alert to Cadmium
Today's recall of McDonald's Shrek glasses coated with Cadmium paint highlights the dangers of the substance for consumers.
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Jun 9, 2010
How Sen. Lincoln will affect banking reform
Arkansas Senator Blance Lincoln's Democratic primary win means a continued impact on the Senate's financial reform.
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Jun 8, 2010
Bernanke sees recovery, but slow movement on jobs
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke doesn't forsee a double-dip recession, but recovery still won't "feel terrific."
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Jun 2, 2010
Comparing housing in the 90s & today
For many folks, the 90s weren't a whole lot better financially than they are right now. But there wasn't a big rush to rescue homeowners suffering from a housing plunge, and the hard times never rose to the threat of a global catastrophe. Why? Bob Moon reports.
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May 28, 2010
A push for new bank accounting rules
Some banks that used to seem kind of shaky have been looking better based on their latest books. But we learned the hard way the past couple of years you can't necessarily take those books to the bank. So corporate-accounting rule setters are suggesting it's time for a change. Bob Moon reports.
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