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  • Oct 21, 2005

    Google keeps on searching

    by Ethan Lindsey

    The search engine giant posted better than expected third quarter earnings yesterday and touched off a stock buying frenzy after the market closed. Ethan Lindsay reports.

  • Oct 20, 2005

    Chris Farrell on earnings

    by Marketplace Staff

    Finance Expert Chris Farrell talks to host Scott Jagow about how much faith investors should put in earnings forecasts.

  • Oct 20, 2005

    Debt is bad, but that’s not all

    by Stacey Vanek Smith

    New York Fed President Timothy Geithner warned Wednesday that America's budget deficit could hamper future economic growth. But Stacey Vanek Smith reports that there's more to the story.

  • Oct 20, 2005

    Goodbye rabbit ears

    by Amy Scott

    Today the Senate Commerce Committee is expected to take up legislation that would move network TV transmissions from analog to digital. Amy Scott reports.

  • Oct 20, 2005

    Wilma heads for orange groves

    by Ashley Milne-Tyte

    With Wilma expected to slam South Florida this weekend, Ashley Milne-Tyte checks in with the state's citrus industry, which was hard hit by last year's hurricane season.

  • Oct 19, 2005

    Hospitalizing the arts

    by Marketplace Staff

    Millions of Americans go without health insurance — self-employed artists are frequently among that number. One New York hospital has come up with a creative way to reach out to them. Jessica Mador has our story.

  • Oct 19, 2005

    Bank profits: none too shabby

    by Marketplace Staff

    Third quarter earnings from Wells Fargo, US Bancorp and other financial institutions have been better than expected. Cheryl Glaser looks at why the industry is doing so well.

  • Oct 19, 2005

    IBM: still in the game

    by Stacey Vanek Smith

    IBM, the granddaddy of the tech industry, beat Wall Street's expectations in the third quarter, bucking a disappointing tech trend. Stacey Vanek Smith looks at why.

  • Oct 19, 2005

    Pacific Rim energy conference

    by Marketplace Staff

    Energy officials from 21 Pacific Rim countries gather in Korea today to discuss possible solutions to surging global energy prices. Rachel Dornhelm reports.

  • Tax law prohibits members of Congress from taking international trips paid for by private foundations. But Marketplace and Bob Williams from the Center for Public Integrity have learned California Republican Richard Pombo may have done just that. Click to hear — and read — Steve Henn's report.

  • Oct 18, 2005

    Up in smoke

    by Eleanor Beardsley

    For generations, France's signature cigarettes have been Gitanes and Gauloises. But Eleanor Beardsley reports that times are changing on the left bank.

  • Oct 18, 2005

    High-stakes labor dispute for high-kickers

    by Marketplace Staff

    The Rockettes are getting ready for their popular Christmas season. But a labor dispute threatens to hamstring the dance troupe during its busiest time of the year. Mallory Kasdan reports from New York.

  • Oct 18, 2005

    Selling GMAC? Hmm…

    by Marketplace Staff

    In an effort to get back into the black, GM is considering selling its profitable GMAC financing arm. Cheryl Glaser looks at the wisdom of the move.

  • Oct 18, 2005

    Deluxe airplane in the sky

    by Ashley Milne-Tyte

    Starting today, a new airline will offer passengers all-business-class service between New York and London. Ashely Milne-Tyte reports on Eos Airlines.

  • Oct 17, 2005

    Gun liability changes

    by Scott Tong

    This week the House is expected to take up the Senate-passed bill to prohibit liability lawsuits against gun manufacturers and sellers, and to dismiss pending lawsuits. Scott Tong reports.

  • Oct 17, 2005

    The Sloan Sessions

    by Marketplace Staff

    Newsweek's Wall Street editor Allan Sloan talks to host Scott Jagow about the push by GM and Delphi for benefit concessions from the UAW.

  • Oct 17, 2005

    How many calories in that brewski?

    by Ashley Milne-Tyte

    The National Consumer League wants to put nutritional labels on alcoholic beverages. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports that alcoholic beverage companies aren't bubbling over with enthusiasm.

  • Oct 17, 2005

    New bankruptcy rules

    by Sarah Gardner

    The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 takes effect today, tightening the eligibility requirements for Chapter 7 filings. Sarah Gardner checks in.