Marketplace AM for December 22, 2005

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• Medical device glitches

  by Helen Palmer

  Recent problems with a blood sugar monitor are the latest in a series of medical device glitches this year. Helen Palmer looks at what's behind the trend.

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• Take that, you young whippersnappers

  by Hillary Wicai

  A new report shows that, contrary to popular belief, people over 50 can actually be more productive than younger workers. Hillary Wicai has more.

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• Inflation indicators

  by Scott Jagow

  Personal finance expert Chris Farrell surveys inflation indicators with host Scott Jagow to evaluate how good a job the Fed is doing to keep prices down.

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• Last-minute shopping

  by Alex Cohen

  Perhaps the biggest trend in holiday shopping this year is procrastination. Alex Cohen reports on what it means for shoppers and retailers.

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