Jun 18, 2012

Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, June 18, 2012

After weeks of uncertainty, it appears as though Greece will be staying in the eurozone... at least for now: the pro-bailout, pro-austerity New Democracy party narrowly beat the anti-bailout Syriza party in yesterday's elections. Critics say President Obama's decision to allow undocumented immigrants to work legally will make the job market here in the U.S. even tougher. Look out for sunburns today, as some new federal rules for sunscreen products that were supposed to take effect won't actually be enforced until December. And what Microsoft is up against when it finally releases its new tablet.

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BBC World Service

Some stability comes with Greek election results

by Jeff Horwich

Jun 18, 2012

The Greek election result has so far brought modest relief to financial markets around the world. A victory by the New Democracy party suggests Greece is not headed for a quick and messy exit from the euro.

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BBC World Service

French Socialist Party wins majority in parliament

by Marketplace Contributor

Jun 18, 2012

Voters in France this weekend gave President Francois Hollande's Socialists a solid majority in the lower house of parliament, complementing their majority in the upper house and thus, complete legislative power in the government.

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Australia could bring back crocodile hunting safaris

by Marketplace Contributor

Jun 18, 2012

The government in Australia wants to boost the sagging tourism industry. One idea: Bring back the crocodile hunt.

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European Debt Crisis

After Greek elections, crisis wanes, but not over

by Marketplace Contributor

Jun 18, 2012

Greece manages to stay in the eurozone for now, but it is clear that European central banks can't handle too many more bailouts for countries like Spain.

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European Debt Crisis

Eurozone crisis remains far from over

by Stephen Beard

Jun 18, 2012

The election results are in from Greece, and the pro-bailout, pro-austerity New Democracy party narrowly beat the anti-bailout Syriza party in yesterday's elections and is now trying to form a coalition government. That means the euro stays together for the moment.

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How the immigration change impacts jobs

by Marketplace Contributor

Jun 18, 2012

Obama's decision to ease restrictions on some undocumented immigrants won’t add pressure for jobs seekers in the short-term.

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Greek Debt Crisis

Pro-bailout New Democracy party wins in Greece

by Jeremy Hobson

Jun 18, 2012

It appears Greece will be staying in the eurozone for at least a bit longer, as the pro-bailout, pro-austerity New Democracy party narrowly beat the anti-bailout Syriza party in yesterday's elections.

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The Punchline

A great first job out of college

by Jeremy Hobson

Jun 18, 2012

Over 1,000 college seniors apply every year for one of just 12 available jobs... to drive an Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.

How bailout plans have changed

by Jeff Horwich

Jun 18, 2012

The stabilizing election result in Greece does not change the reality that banks are on the brink in a number of European countries. And there's hot debate in Europe over just how much the European Central Bank should do to bailout the banks -- a problem we can relate to here in the states.

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European Debt Crisis

With Greek elections done for now, what's next?

by Stephen Beard

Jun 18, 2012

Looking ahead at what's to come for other eurozone countries and what's happening at the G20 summit.

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European Debt Crisis

Greek election means disaster averted, not resolved

by Marketplace Contributor

Jun 18, 2012

What does the Greek election mean for the U.S. and have any lessons been learned as a result of the crisis?

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'Big Sunscreen' wins delay in new FDA rules

by John Dimsdale

Jun 18, 2012

Stricter regulations on what sunscreen packaging can say were supposed to go into effect today, just in time for summer. But a delay sought by the industry means they won't happen until the winter.

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Microsoft's big reveal

by Queena Kim

Jun 18, 2012

The company lifts the lid on something new today. But can anything make the tech giant relevant again?

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Mid-day Update

PODCAST: Greece holds on, an ATM lets too much go

by Mary Dooe

Jun 18, 2012

On the heels of Greece and Spain, Cyprus formally announced its request for a bailout from the euro zone this week.

Milos Bicanski/Getty Images

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Population growth: The problem of weight

by Jeremy Hobson and Jeff Horwich

Jun 18, 2012

The problems of a sustainable future for the planet don't stop at pure population -- it also matters what the people in that population are consuming, and how much they weigh.

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After weeks of uncertainty, it appears as though Greece will be staying in the eurozone… at least for now: the pro-bailout, pro-austerity New Democracy party narrowly beat the anti-bailout Syriza party in yesterday’s elections. Critics say President Obama’s decision to allow undocumented immigrants to work legally will make the job market here in the U.S. even tougher. Look out for sunburns today, as some new federal rules for sunscreen products that were supposed to take effect won’t actually be enforced until December. And what Microsoft is up against when it finally releases its new tablet.