Nov 4, 2011

Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, November 4, 2011

The nation's economy created 80,000 jobs in October, according to the latest Labor Department report out just minutes ago. The unemployment rate improved, dropping one-tenth of a percent to 9 percent. Starbucks stock is up more than 5 percent this morning after the company announced its profits were up 29 percent last quarter. Starbucks is benefiting from sales overseas. Former New Jersey Governor, and former Goldman Sachs head Jon Corzine is now also former CEO of MF Global. The company -- which went bankrupt this week because of exposure to European debt -- announced Corzine's resignation this morning.

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Maps: Jobs

Jobs report expected to show slow and steady growth

by Mitchell Hartman

Nov 4, 2011

The October jobs report is expected to show the U.S. economy added jobs, but not enough to dent high unemployment.

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Mid-day Update

Mid-day Extra: What Live Nation's earnings mean for music

by Marketplace Staff

Nov 4, 2011

Live Nation reported quarterly earnings much better than the same point last year. What changed?

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Occupy Wall St.

Who are the top 1%?

by Marketplace Staff

Nov 4, 2011

The "top 1 percent" is a term being used a lot these days, but who exactly is that demographic?

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Banks could be risking billions on insurance on European debt

by Bob Moon

Nov 4, 2011

The banks are saying don't worry, but the practices echo those that caused a lot of trouble three years ago.

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Attention Walmart shoppers!

by Jennifer Collins

Nov 4, 2011

It's just the beginning of November, but Walmart and other retailers are already trying to get a head start on holiday season shopping with a big sale three weeks before Black Friday.

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BBC World Service

Eyes on the IMF for aid in European debt crisis

by Marketplace Staff

Nov 4, 2011

As the G20 summit comes to a close, it is now increasingly possible that Greece might leave the eurozone. Some are looking to the IMF to prevent further damage to the region's economy.

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Berlusconi's album release delayed

by Marketplace Staff

Nov 4, 2011

The Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has recorded an album, but the release date is delayed due to the ongoing economic crisis in Europe.

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Starbucks profits up 29% last quarter

by Eve Troeh

Nov 4, 2011

Starbucks profits were up last quarter, but it has plans to increase profits even more through the sale of K-Cups.

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Private sector jobs slowly climbing

by Marketplace Staff

Nov 4, 2011

The job market in the U.S. is showing small signs of improvement, with unemployment down to 9 percent in October.

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October numbers reduce likelihood of double-dip recession

by Marketplace Staff

Nov 4, 2011

We speak to Gus Faucher of Moody's Analytics about this month's jobs numbers, and how young and old workers could still suffer down the line.

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Gene Sperling: What we still need for employment to improve

by Marketplace Staff

Nov 4, 2011

Gene Sperling, director of the National Economic Council, explains what still needs to be done to help create even more jobs.

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Bank Transfer Day set for tomorrow

by Eve Troeh

Nov 4, 2011

The Occupy movement will continue plans for Bank Transfer Day even after big banks decided to back down on debit card fees.

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The nation's economy created 80,000 jobs in October, according to the latest Labor Department report out just minutes ago. The unemployment rate improved, dropping one-tenth of a percent to 9 percent. Starbucks stock is up more than 5 percent this morning after the company announced its profits were up 29 percent last quarter. Starbucks is benefiting from sales overseas. Former New Jersey Governor, and former Goldman Sachs head Jon Corzine is now also former CEO of MF Global. The company — which went bankrupt this week because of exposure to European debt — announced Corzine's resignation this morning.