Jun 13, 2006

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Gulf Coast oyster trade still struggling

by Sam Eaton

Jun 13, 2006

With the year's first named storm battering the Gulf Coast, Sam Eaton checks in on how the region's oyster industry has recovered from last year's storms.

World markets in free fall

by Scott Jagow

Jun 13, 2006

As stock traders worry that US interest rate hikes will trigger a global slowdown in the economy, markets around the world continue to plunge.

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Financial markets around the world today await the first of two reports on inflationary trends due out this week. An increase in the Producer Price Index could trigger a global stock sell-off. Amy Scott reports.

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Hurricane survivors rally in DC

by Eric Niiler

Jun 13, 2006

Survivors from hurricanes Katrina and Rita are scheduled to rally in the nation's capital today to protest cuts in federal housing assistance. Eric Niiler reports.

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Brazilian soccer sells

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 13, 2006

Six-time champion Brazil makes its debut in the 2006 World Cup today and the nation is using its prowess on the soccer field to promote trade. Paulo Prada reports from Rio de Janeiro.

'Reelz' movie previews

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

Jun 13, 2006

You know all those previews for upcoming films they play at the movies? A new cable channel aims to serve the same function 24 hours a day. But will anyone watch? Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.

Hemorrhaging tuition money

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 13, 2006

College has gotten so expensive that many students can't just count on what their parents may have saved up. Commentator Jonathan Hobbs gives us a good laugh over that one.

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Budget deficit getting better?

by Tess Vigeland

Jun 13, 2006

The government reports that the federal budget deficit in May was higher than a year ago, but that the deficit overall is on pace to shrink by the end of the fiscal year. Tess Vigeland checks it out.

Private sector leads disaster prep

by Dan Grech

Jun 13, 2006

Last year, Wal-Mart was praised for responding to the hurricanes faster than the government. As Florida's Gulf Coast braces for Alberto, it looks like the retailer is at it again. Dan Grech reports from Miami.

Russian oil IPO

by Stephen Beard

Jun 13, 2006

Russia has revealed details of what could be one of the biggest IPOs in history. The Kremlin is preparing to float shares in the oil giant Rosneft on the London Stock exchange. Stephen Beard reports.

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