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Jan 18, 2012

Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, January 18, 2012

News of Jerry Yang’s exit from Yahoo after 17 years may mean that the company will have to fine tune its vision. Home Depot has just announced it’s going to hire 70,000 seasonal workers over the next few months, but how many of those temps will land permanent jobs? Plus, we look at the true costs of online piracy.

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World Bank predicts slower growth in 2012
by Adriene Hill
Fears about the possible recession in Europe and a slowing rate of growth in developing nations could mean a grim outlook for 2012.
Jerry Yang leaves Yahoo as Wikipedia blacks out
by John Moe
Big tech news today as a co-founder of Yahoo jumps ship. Meanwhile, Wikipedia is fighting against SOPA by blacking out its site for 24 hours.
PODCAST: Yahoo! or Yahoo?
by Mary Dooe
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News of Jerry Yang's exit from Yahoo after 17 years may mean that the company will have to fine tune its vision. Home Depot has just announced it's going to hire 70,000 seasonal workers over the next few months, but how many of those temps will land permanent jobs? Plus, we look at the true costs of online piracy.
Concrete manatee mailbox doesn’t have many fans
by Jeremy Hobson
One concrete manatee in Pennsylvania just can't seem to get a break.
Talks planned over ownership of ‘space junk’
by Christopher Werth
The Obama Administration announced yesterday that the U.S. will hold international talks on space junk, that debris left over from human activity in space that poses a risk to satellites, astronauts, and those of here on earth.
Mid-day Extra: Will students miss Wikipedia today?
by Jeremy Hobson and Adriene Hill
The Wikipedia website blackout, in protest to the proposed Stop Online Piracy Act, might hurt some more than others.
How to plan for passing away
by David Lazarus
It isn't always an easy subject, but what are the best ways to plan ahead for your funeral, and the money you leave behind?
Home Depot hiring 70,000 seasonal workers
by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
The home improvement retailer hired half its spring-time seasonal workers last year permanently. Some of them could land permanent jobs again.
After Yang’s reign, what’s in store for Yahoo
by Amy Scott
Many industry experts think Yahoo has lacked a clear focus in recent years. Will the departure of co-creator Jerry Yang help change that?
Pujols pulls in fan dollars
by Jeff Tyler
Investment begins to pay for Los Angeles Angels' $240 million contract with first baseman Albert Pujols.
More changes at Yahoo as co-founder signs off
by Amy Scott
With the co-founder Jerry Yang leaving the board, it might free up the company to sell off assets and change its business model.
Why businesses care about SOPA
by Josh Brown
The Stop Online Piracy Act will most likely not pass in its current form in Congress. But why do businesses want — or not want — it to make it?
The true costs of online piracy
by Adriene Hill
Today, Wikipedia is blacking-out its site to protest the Stop Online Piracy Act. But are the costs of online piracy as high as some claim?
Owning is now cheaper than renting
by Adriene Hill
Back during the housing bubble, houses cost 20 percent more than renting. Now the difference is the other way.