Segments From This Episode

• Q3 earnings roundup

  by Alisa Roth

  All told, companies posted record earnings this quarter. Alisa Roth looks at who made out particularly well and what it means for the 4th Quarter.

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• Wal-Mart breaks into India

  by Miranda Kennedy

  There's news today that the world's largest retailer may soon open stores in India — but it could be under a different name. Miranda Kennedy explains.

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• NYSE goes calling in Asia

  by Ruth Kirchner

  NYSE chief John Thain is in China this week talking with firms that might be ready for overseas listings. But he has some hurdles to clear to convince them to list in New York. Ruth Kirchner reports.

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• Growing rift over coffee beans

  by Marketplace Staff

  Starbucks CEO Jim Donald is headed to Ethopia to talk coffee — specifically a move by farmers there to trademark their coffee and charge more for it. Host Mark Austin Thomas talks to Madeleine Acey of The Times of London.

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• Ledbetter v. Goodyear

  by Diantha Parker

  The Supreme Court today hears arguments in a case that could change the statute of limitations in workers' discrimination lawsuits. Diantha Parker reports.

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• Big opening weekend for holiday retail

  by Marketplace Staff

  This weekend marked the official beginning of the holiday shopping season. Alisa Roth tells us how things are looking for retailers — and shoppers.

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• Sellers, take Santa off the roof

  by Alex Cohen

  If you're trying to sell your home, experts say its best to leave all those holiday decorations in the attic. Alex Cohen reports.

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• Final hour for Ford buyouts

  by Alisa Roth

  Ford employees have until tonight to decide whether to accept the company's buyout offer. Alisa Roth reports.

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• Forget the card, send a ball

  by Sean Cole

  Two sisters in Chicago have come up with a novel alternative to the greeting card. Sean Cole has the story.

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• Sloan Sessions: New Year’s anti-resolutions

  by Scott Jagow

  Newsweek Wall Street editor Allan Sloan gives host Scott Jagow his list of things we should not do next year. Like fix Social Security.

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