Marketplace for Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008

Segments From This Episode

• Fed appears ready for another cut

  by John Dimsdale

  Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke indicated in a speech today that another interest rate cut may be in the offing. John Dimsdale reports.

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• For Countrywide, B of A is in the house

  by Tess Vigeland

  

  Several reports out today say Bank of America is in "advanced talks" to buy Countrywide Financial — the nation's largest mortgage lender, which lost $1.2 billion in the 3rd quarter of last year. Host Tess Vigeland has more.

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• Who’s right? Investors or analysts?

  by Jill Barshay

  The Standard & Poor's 500 is down 3% for the year. But today, stock analysts predicted that the index of the nation's largest companies would show double-digit profit growth this year. Who do you trust? Jill Barshay reports.

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• GOP candidates focusing on economy

  by Jeremy Hobson

  Republican candidates are starting to notice something on the minds of voters other than national security: The Economy. Jeremy Hobson reports.

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• Paper or your reusable bag?

  by Tess Vigeland

  

  New York City is requiring new measures to increase the recyling of plastic shopping bags. China has announced it's banning them. Such measures are making reusable bags a big business. Host Tess Vigeland talks with Vincent Cobb, president of Reusablebags.com.

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• BATS takes a swing at big-time trading

  by Marketplace Staff

  An upstart trading network in Kansas City equipped with the latest technology is gaining ground on the big players. In just a year it's become the third-largest market center in the U.S. This week, Deutsche Bank and JP Morgan said they're buying in. Sylvia Maria Gross reports.

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• Is that a college-tuition price war?

  by Marketplace Staff

  Several universities recently announced big increases in financial aid. Commentator Kim Clark says it looks like things may be starting to turn in students' favor.

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• Putting prices on death and destruction

  by Marketplace Staff

  Once the gunfire stops in Iraq, military officials move in to make some kind of restitution for accidental property damage and civilian deaths. It can be a tough call. Adam Allington reports from Ramadi.

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