Sep 25, 2009

Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, September 25, 2009

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G-20 leaders push for bank regulations

by Marketplace Contributor

Sep 25, 2009

On the second day of the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh, leaders are pushing for new bank regulations in the next three years. The rules still need to be written, but leaders have agreed on broad principles. Bill Radke talks to Tamara Keith.

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Americans roll dice on heating oil

by Bob Moon

Sep 25, 2009

As winter approaches and the price of crude continues to be unpredictable, millions of Americans are wondering if they should commit on their home heating oil at today's price with a pre-buy contract. Bob Moon reports.

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Congress takes on financial reform

by Steve Chiotakis

Sep 25, 2009

Congress still has work to do if it wants to prevent another financial meltdown. Steve Chiotakis talks to Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich about what bills are on the table, what's likely to pass and what should be on the radar.

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G-20 agrees on changes for IMF

by Stephen Beard

Sep 25, 2009

G-20 leaders have agreed on a voting power shift for the International Monetary Fund. The U.S. has been pushing for this change, but an aspect of the plan is causing a rift with European leaders. Stephen Beard reports.

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Entrepreneurs optimistic on Inc list

by Mitchell Hartman

Sep 25, 2009

This week, Inc magazine is celebrating entrepreneurial companies that have continued to expand in spite of the recession. After all, 75 percent of new U.S. jobs are created by small businesses. Mitchell Hartman reports.

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The real cost of a 'free' Ford Fiesta

by Alisa Roth

Sep 25, 2009

Ford is promoting its new Fiesta subcompact by letting 100 "agents" drive the car for free for six months. All they have to do is blog, tweet and post about the car -- and let Ford follow them around. Alisa Roth reports.

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Airbus, Boeing to bid on air tankers

by Steve Henn

Sep 25, 2009

The Pentagon is unveiling bidding rules for a $35 billion contract to build 179 air tankers. Airbus and Boeing are the only firms competing, and Boeing is fearful of the consequences should Airbus win. Steve Henn reports.