Dec 4, 2006

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Pfizer fizzles

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Dec 4, 2006

Drug giant Pfizer halted development of its most promising experimental drug after more than 80 people died during test trials. This is a major setback for the company, Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

A prescription bottle label for Pfizer's Lipitor

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Weak dollar fallout

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Dec 4, 2006

The dollar was trading at a 20-month low against the euro this morning. So you'll shell out some serious dough on your next European vacation, but what else does a dropping dollar mean? Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

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Dollar down = oil up?

by Stephen Beard

Dec 4, 2006

The dollar's decline could push up the price of oil. Some OPEC members are calling for a cut in production because the falling dollar has amounted to a price cut for them. Stephen Beard explains.

Are you working or worrying about your kids?

by Hillary Wicai

Dec 4, 2006

Probably both, says a new study. And that's costing American businesses a lot of money. Hillary Wicai explains.

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Sloan Sessions: Kerkorian's GM sell-off

by Bob Moon

Dec 4, 2006

Host Bob Moon asks Newsweek's Wall Street editor Allan Sloan how billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian managed to walk away from $800 million worth of GM stock so gracefully — and what the move means for GM.

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Seattle's arena battle

by Marketplace Staff

Dec 4, 2006

Seattle voters overwhelmingly passed an initiative to block future public money from being used for pro sports teams — but some are trying to work a deal for a new SuperSonics stadium anyway. Amy Radil reports.

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Kroger stays competitive

by Diantha Parker

Dec 4, 2006

The supermarket industry has become hotly competitive since Wal-Mart came onto the field, but Kroger has continued to post strong numbers. Diantha Parker looks at the grocery chain's winning game plan.

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India getting cold feet

by Miranda Kennedy

Dec 4, 2006

The U.S. is prepared to finalize a bill would allow American companies to sell civilian nuclear technology to India, but now India's wavering over some concessions in the final version. Miranda Kennedy reports.

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Outsourcing the drive-thru

by Marketplace Staff

Dec 4, 2006

Drive-thru customers at some Wendy's locations across the country aren't actually talking to workers inside the restaurant — and that's speeding up the line. Sheryl Rich-Kern explains.

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