Oct 27, 2006

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NYSE meets Tokyo?

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

Oct 27, 2006

What would it mean if the New York Stock Exchange formed an alliance with the Tokyo Stock Exchange? Round-the-clock access to markets for New York traders, Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.

Happy birthday Picasso

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Oct 27, 2006

This week in 1881, the world's best-selling painter was born. Stacey Vanek-Smith looks at the ongoing appeal of Pablo Picasso.

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Out of style, out of profits

by Diantha Parker

Oct 27, 2006

Remember the Timberland boot? The once-hip footwear has gone the way of all fads — and taken much of the company's profits with it. Diantha Parker reports.

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Job Files: Bodyguard

by Marketplace Staff

Oct 27, 2006

Today we hit the mean streets of New York with bodyguard George Selios.

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MLB cuts back revenue sharing

by Scott Jagow

Oct 27, 2006

Host Scott Jagow and business of sports commentator Diana Nyad take a look at the fine print in Major League Baseball's new labor agreement and how it could impact the game.

<a href=http://marketplace.publicradio.org/features/frozenassets/frozenassets_beard_arcticbeer.html>Global warming . . . I'll drink to that!</a>

by Stephen Beard

Oct 27, 2006

If global warming continues, a handful of people in a southern Greenland town may have reason to celebrate. They're using water from the melting ice sheet to brew beer. Stephen Beard reports.

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Oil money still flowing

by Bob Moon

Oct 27, 2006

Despite falling crude prices and cheaper gas at the pump, oil companies are still expected to rake in enormous profits in the fourth quarter. How's that? Bob Moon explains.

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Cell phone advertising

by Janet Babin

Oct 27, 2006

Spending on ads targeted to cell phones is expected to hit $3 billion in five years. But marketers need to be careful not to trigger a consumer backlash, Janet Babin reports.

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Record-setting IPO

by Ruth Kirchner

Oct 27, 2006

China's largest state-owned bank went public in today in the largest IPO the world has ever seen. Ruth Kirchner reports.

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Airbus goes to China

by Stephen Beard

Oct 27, 2006

European plane-maker Airbus has signed a $10 billion deal giving it a foothold in China, but it's sparked concern about job losses in Europe. Stephen Beard reports.

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