In this final note, you can see how Wall Street traders reacted to Tiger Woods' first on-camera statement since news of his transgressions broke through.
First Lady Michelle Obama visited a Fresh Grocer in North Philadelphia, an area that she says lacked a decent grocery store for 10 years. Bob Moon reports on the Obama administration's healthy food initiative.
Fortune Magazine's Leigh Gallagher and Reuters blogger Felix Salmon talk with Kai Ryssdal about whether Senator Christopher Dodd's new financial regulatory bill will work to stem system risk, and whether any type of reform will really happen.
Marketplace Money host Tess Vigeland talks with Kai Ryssdal about new legislation that will cut down on some of the surprises consumers receive in their credit card statements, and how people are feeling about the changes.
Ever been told that you look like a certain celebrity? For some people, being a celebrity lookalike is actually a job. But Rico Gagliano reports it can be tough when your work depends on a famous stranger's career.
Nestle says its bottled water division saw revenue evaporate by more than 5% in 2009, and that may have an upside for the planet. Jennifer Collins reports.
Even after the bellyaching in Congress and the fuss over premiums, President Obama is still calling for everyone to have health insurance. Why? Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
The Federal Reserve bumped up the rate it charges banks for emergency loans, which led to speculation that the federal funds rate would go up soon. John Dimsdale reports the Fed wants you to believe there's less going on here than meets the eye.
Personal finance writer Beth Kobliner and her teenage daughter Becca talk about how they find a middle ground between mom's old school rules and today's teen pressures revolving credit cards.
Scott Talbott of Financial Services Roundtable, a banking industry organization, tells Tess Vigeland how credit card companies feel about the CARD Act.
Despite the changes hitting the industry, credit card companies are finding ways to make money.
Reporter Stacey Vanek-Smith tells Tess Vigeland just how.
President Obama is hosting a bipartisan summit focused on reviving stalled health care legislation. Republicans and Democrats are skeptical they can bury the hatchets, but John Dimsdale reports they can find some common ground.
President Obama is set to announce a new federal assistance program to help homeowners in states hit hardest by the housing crisis. The program will use $1.5 billion from the $700 billion bank bailout fund. Jeremy Hobson reports.
Home improvement retail chain Lowe's is partnering with one of the Cleveland Clinic to offer discount heart surgery to its employees. Can bulk
purchasing work for specialized health care? Gregory Warner reports.
So you want to be in the business of distributing marijuana, but you're not sure about the legal hassles? Cash Peters found out how to navigate the red tape at an expo to educate prospective pot clinic proprietors.
Senate Democrats are supporting a $15 billion jobs bill, which is a small fraction of a pricier measure that had bipartisan support. Steve Chiotakis gets further analysis of the plan from former Labor Secretary Robert Reich.
Tiger Woods is holding a press conference today to start the first step in what his agent calls the "process of making amends." Will sponsors respond amiably to his turnaround? Jennifer Collins reports.
The Federal Reserve has raised the rate banks are charged for emergency loans. Steve Chiotakis talks to Marketplace's Jeremy Hobson about how markets are interpreting the Fed move and what this means for the future.
Each week on Marketplace Money, host Tess Vigeland looks at the week's major national and international stories that will impact the average listener's wallet.
The city of Los Angeles plans on turning 36 schools over to outside groups like charters and nonprofits. But many of those groups don't want to work with teachers unions, which means thousands of jobs and bargaining power could be at stake. Jennifer Collins reports.
Midwest farmers are rattled that rains and cold temperatures will throw planting out of whack. But the crummy weather has been good for some farm equipment manufacturers. Jay Field reports.
Bob Moore, owner of Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, talks with Kai Ryssdal about why he gave his employees a big gift: his company via an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
Sears has been working on ways to extend its most popular brands outside its stores. It plans to market Die Hard batteries through other retailers and will franchise its Sears Auto Centers. Bob Moon reports.
A new study published by the Health Affairs organization takes a look at what is pushing Medicare costs through the roof. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
President Obama named a bipartisan panel to come up with ways to deal with a federal deficit expected to reach $1.6 trillion this year. Bill Radke talks to Marketplace's Jeremy Hobson about who's on the panel and whether it will be effective.
The number of workers seeking first-time jobless benefits jumped unexpectedly last week by 31,000. Analysts were expecting a slight decline. Steve Chiotakis gets more analysis from Diane Swonk, chief economist at Mesirow Financial.
Computer security company Netwitness is reporting a major cyber attack affecting 75,000 machines worldwide and within 500 companies in the U.S. Steve Chiotakis gets the latest from Marketplace's Jeremy Hobson.
Argentina and the U.K. once fought an undeclared war over each one's claim of the Falkland Islands, and the battle is once again flaring up. Bill Radke talks to reporter Daniel Schweimler in Buenos Aires about what's causing the conflict now.
The White House has announced $1.5 billion for special transportation grants as part of the massive federal stimulus program passed over a year ago. Andrea Bernstein tells us about the potential transportation projects to come.
A dozen French wine producers and traders have been found guilty of mislabeling 18 million bottles of Pinot Noir. French customs officers discovered the grand-scale wine fraud upon detecting an inferior grape blend. Stephen Beard reports.
A hearing today in a New York courtroom will determine whether a controversial deal between Google and two big groups of authors and publishers should stand. Sarah Gardner explores why some feel copyright law may be in danger.
As Wal-Mart continues to expand its reach into urban markets, a new study questions whether the retailer's appearance has an overall positive effect on the local economy. Adriene Hill reports.
A cheaper, less energy-intensive type of ethanol will make for the possibility of a fuel alternative that is less than $2 a gallon. Jennifer Collins explains why the process to produce the fuel makes it less expensive.
The Senate may have reached a possible agreement on a panel that would monitor risk to the financial system. Steve Chiotakis talks to Marketplace's Jeremy Hobson about why senators don't necessarily want Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke to head the panel.
The filmmaker took to his website, podcast and Twitter to voice his complaints about an incident with Southwest Airlines — do celebrities even need publicists anymore?
Fears about the state of peripheral eurozone countries have been shaking the markets. Commentator David Frum says President Obama should be paying close attention to how European leaders are managing the crisis.
Haiti's unemployment rate was already above 50% before the earthquake hit. Now some organizations are investing in cash-for-work programs that give Haitians much-needed training and jobs. Sabri Ben-Achour reports.
The owners of Whistler Blackcomb ski resort, which is hosting many Olympic events, are behind in their debt payments. Creditors say they're going to foreclose. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
Colorado's state constitution makes it hard to raise taxes, so city officials in cash-strapped Colorado Springs have found some attention-getting ways to cut spending. Zachary Barr reports.
The Senate nixed a proposal to create a bipartisan commission suggesting ways to cut the budget deficit, so President Obama will create one by executive order. Brett Neely reports.
Tighter regulation is supposed to be the price of making the banks stable and taxpayers whole, but JPMorgan Chase is warning it will also bring a much higher cost of doing business. Bob Moon reports.
Walgreens is acquiring the Duane Reade drugstore chain, which dominates the New York market. But with so many drugstores out there, how do they make money? Alisa Roth reports.
New housing construction rose more than expected last month. But how do these numbers play into the bigger picture of the current real estate market? Steve Chiotakis gets further analysis from Richard DeKaser at Woodley Park Resarch.
Are scammers getting any smarter, or are they more desperate than ever? Bill Radke talks to Los Angeles business columnist David Lazarus about a recent call he got from one spammer.
Toyota is considering a recall of its best-selling car, the Corolla, for power steering problems. Bill Radke talks to Marketplace's Jeremy Hobson about some of the complaints from American consumers and what Toyota plans to do going forward.
Oil companies BP and ConocoPhillips and a heavy equipment maker are pulling out of a group working to get climate change legislation through Congress. Some at the companies feel the legislation is unfair for oil refiners. Jennifer Collins reports.
President Obama is set to sign an executive order tomorrow creating a bipartisan panel to recommend ways to reduce the deficit. Bill Radke talks to Marketplace's Jeremy Hobson about why this budget panel is different from the last one.
Abbey Road is a holy place for Beatles fans the world over. But the future of the famous studio is in doubt, as the private equity firm that bought the record company that owns it is in trouble and reportedly ready to sell. Stephen Beard reports.
A study out today ranks counties in the U.S. by overall health and wealth. Research concludes that economic status may be even more important than access to care. Gregory Warner finds out why.
Toyota may have been criticized for how it's handled the recall crisis, but Japanese companies also differ from U.S. companies in how they deal with those types of heavy situations. Alisa Roth explores cultural disparities.
That's right, a video game based on the hellish world of Dante's Inferno. Will gamers get serious and look into the real story, or just focus on the bloody affair?
Until now it's been a struggle to use food stamps at restaurants, but L.A. county's new Restaurant Meals program now allows EBT to be accepted at 500 locations, including Dominos and El Pollo Loco. Vanessa Romo reports.
The Federal Housing Administration is being criticized for underwriting subprime loans, which critics say could lead to another wave of loan failures. Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains subprime lending and its inherent risks.
Kai Ryssdal reviews what listeners had to say about stories involving underemployment, Robert Reich's commentary on insurer Anthem, what airlines charge us, and a lesson in the perils of covering the economy.
The clean up in Haiti has only just started and aid is continuing to pour in. But for some immigrant communities in the U.S., the continuing appeals for help hit harder. Sally Herships reports.
With flying beads and frozen daiquiris, Mardi Gras doesn't exactly scream family-friendly. But one man is trying to change that impression. David Weinberg reports.
President Obama signed the stimulus package nearly a year ago. Did it work? Senior business correspondent Bob Moon tells Kai Ryssdal it depends on who you ask.
Madonna is reportedly in talks to license her name for a fashion line to be sold at Macy's. Rico Gagliano reports she's one of the biggest in a long line of celebrities to dive into the fashion world.
The Obama administration is spending billions to bring high-speed Internet access to every corner of the country. But the Commerce Department says not everyone wants it. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
Simon Property, the nation's largest shopping mall operator, made a $10 billion bid for bankrupt rival General Growth Properties. If the deal goes through, Simon would own a third of the shopping malls in America. Brett Neely reports.
