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  • The Treasury Dept. reports that fewer than 10% of eligible delinquent home-loan borrowers get help through the mortgage modification program. Some banks are doing better than others, but Obama administration expects all banks to do more. Bob Moon reports.

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  • Some analysts think the recession is at an end, but would you be willing to bet on it? That's what some businesses have to do as they decide how many employees to hire and how much inventory to order for the months ahead. Bob Moon reports.

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  • Gross Domestic Product only declined 1% in the second quarter. That was better than expected, but is the worst over? Bob Moon gets to the bottom of the situation.

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  • Microsoft and Yahoo have announced a new deal that will comprise roughly 30% of global search traffic. Both companies hope to grab a bigger piece of online advertising. Bob Moon reports.

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  • The Tribune Company will be giving VIP seats to key financial players at today's game at Wrigley Field to woo a prospective Chicago Cubs buyers. Bob Moon looks into the deal and concerns for the potential team owner.

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  • Hard times have many people pinching pennies — literally. Host Bob Moon shares his thoughts on a copper overflow.

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  • The LendingTree.com slogan "When banks compete, you win" has given way to "You to the rescue." Host Bob Moon talks with the company's CEO and a wealth manager about whether the change indicates a new approach consumers' are taking with their finances.

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  • Consumers who sign up for credit cards usually sign away their right to sue for unfair charges. Host Bob Moon talks to Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson about why she sued arbitration firms, why they backed down, and what the results mean for consumers.

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  • It's been able to spruce up its image a bit with targeted ads, but Microsoft has kept mobile operating systems out of its sights and is losing market share. Analysts predict that trend is likely to continue. Bob Moon reports.

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  • The California Public Employees' Retirement System, or CalPERS, is suing the country's three largest credit-rating agencies for "negligent misrepresentations." But the First Amendment is likely to come into play. Bob Moon reports.

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