Jan 14, 2013

Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, January 14, 2013

Carmakers are gathering in Detroit this morning for the North American International Auto Show which means we'll get a peek at the latest car models and perhaps the strategy that automakers will pursue to keep sales up. In New York today, some 27,000 retail professionals are gathered for The National Retail Federation's annual conference. Unlike automakers, they will not be reflecting on a pleasant 2012. The Miami metro area is the country's 8th largest, and it's known for a lot of things -- sunshine and beaches, cruise ships, Lebron James. Now the city is solidifying its place as the hub of Latino television.

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Miami grows as Latino TV hub

by Marketplace Contributor

Jan 14, 2013

The Miami metro area is the country's eighth largest, and it's known for a lot of things -- sunshine and beaches, cruise ships, Lebron James. Now the city is solidifying its place as the hub of Latino television.

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Beijing's bad air quality has an economic impact

by Rob Schmitz

Jan 14, 2013

Air pollution in Beijing over the weekend was 40 times worse than limits set by the World Health Organization and it has economic implications for China

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Retailers take the Big Apple

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Jan 14, 2013

In New York today, retail professionals are gathered for The National Retail Federation's annual conference. After a tepid holiday season, retailers will not be reflecting on a pleasant 2012.

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Facebook borrows Apple's playbook to hype announcement

by Marketplace Contributor

Jan 14, 2013

A mystery invitation to 'come and see what we're building' is generating plenty of buzz for Facebook.

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Europe's economy: Recovering or recoiling?

by Jeremy Hobson

Jan 14, 2013

The head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, had reassuring words this morning about the state of the European economy. But the latest economic numbers tell a different story.

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Apple cuts orders for iPhone parts following weak demand

by David Brancaccio

Jan 14, 2013

Apple's stock is down sharply this morning after a report that demand for the iPhone 5 is waning. The Wall Street Journal reports Apple has cut orders for iPhone 5 components, like screens, because of the weak demand.

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Detroit Auto Show: Big sales, new models

by Mitchell Hartman

Jan 14, 2013

Facing ambitious new federal mileage standards, and higher gas prices, automakers are touting ‘fuel efficiency’ at the North American International Auto Show this week.

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Debt ceiling stand-off? President challenges Republicans

by Mitchell Hartman

Jan 14, 2013

In the final news conference of his first term, President Obama made a new pitch for "balance" as Washington approaches another fiscal deadline.

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Mid-day Update

PODCAST: White House says no to deathstar, Motor City goes green

by Jeremy Hobson

Jan 14, 2013

In Beijing this weekend pollution was literally off the charts. A mystery invitation to "come and see what we're building" is generating plenty of buzz for Facebook. And Motor City shows off its green side.

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Carmakers are gathering in Detroit this morning for the North American International Auto Show which means we’ll get a peek at the latest car models and perhaps the strategy that automakers will pursue to keep sales up. In New York today, some 27,000 retail professionals are gathered for The National Retail Federation’s annual conference. Unlike automakers, they will not be reflecting on a pleasant 2012. The Miami metro area is the country’s 8th largest, and it’s known for a lot of things — sunshine and beaches, cruise ships, Lebron James. Now the city is solidifying its place as the hub of Latino television.