Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, November 9, 2009

Segments From This Episode

• Public scrutiny over Comcast-NBC deal

  by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

  There are reports that Comcast and GE have agreed to value NBC at around $30 billion, which may bring the companies one step closer to a deal. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports public-interest groups are worried.

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• Dodd, big banks at odds over regulation

  by Steve Henn

  Senator Dodd will soon lay out his plan on how to reform the financial system. Steve Henn reports Dodd's thinking is very different from what the banking industry wants.

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• Can the Trabant make a comeback?

  by Amy Scott

  There are plans to revive the Trabant, the cheapest and most popular East German car during Communist rule. Amy Scott reports.

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• Kraft turns hostile in bid for Cadbury

  Kraft's bid for candy-maker Cadbury is below the price it initially offered in September. Why? European correspondent Stephen Beard talks the details with Bill Radke.

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• Court to decide what can be patented

  by John Dimsdale

  Cutting-edge technology companies will be watching the Supreme Court closely for a decision on a case that asks what kind of innovations can be patented. John Dimsdale reports.

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• A high Texas Ratio is bad for banks

  by Alisa Roth

  How can you tell how your bank is doing? One predictor is the so-called Texas Ratio. Alisa Roth reports.

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