Apr 17, 2009

Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, April 17, 2009

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Rate of job recovery depends on region

by John Dimsdale

Apr 17, 2009

The Labor Department will issue state-by-state unemployment figures today for March. Regions where jobless claims are high will vary, as will the solutions for getting states out of their downward spiral. John Dimsdale reports.

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YouTube turning on to TV shows

by Dan Grech

Apr 17, 2009

YouTube is partnering with Sony, CBS, the BBC and others to bring free TV shows, movies and other professionally-created content to its viewers. The move is an effort to attract bigger ad revenue. Dan Grech reports.

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Technology can save you from yourself

by Marketplace Staff

Apr 17, 2009

John Genest was tired of getting into trouble because of his drunk dialing, so he developed an iPhone application to help him out. And his isn't the only popular regret-prevention product out there. Alex Goldmark reports.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

It's time to name names in the fallout

by Steve Henn

Apr 17, 2009

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants to set up a committee to find what and who is responsible for the economic fallout. Steve Henn reports Congress may have to fight hard against a financial industry unwilling to talk.

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A slam dunk for Cleveland's economy

by Rico Gagliano

Apr 17, 2009

The recession hit Cleveland hard, and Cavaliers player Lebron James may be the best attraction the city's got right now. But he could take his starpower elsewhere when his contract expires next year. Rico Gagliano reports.

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Volkswagen may be first in sales

by Stephen Beard

Apr 17, 2009

First-quarter numbers suggest Volkswagen may have pulled ahead of Toyota and General Motors in global sales. Stephen Beard reports how the automaker has benefited from its powerful presence in emerging markets like China and Brazil.

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Cable can learn from USA Network

by Marketplace Staff

Apr 17, 2009

USA Network averaged more viewers last quarter than any cable network in history. What are they doing right? Bill Radke talks to entertainment watcher Michael Speier, who explains what TV shows need to be successful now.