Jun 29, 2009

Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, June 29, 2009

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Trade-oriented schools gain popularity

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Jun 29, 2009

Enrollment is up 20 percent this year at the University of Phoenix. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports on why the university and other trade-oriented programs are what people want right now.

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Auto struggles drive parts makers down

by Tamara Keith

Jun 29, 2009

Chrysler is reopening several U.S. assembly plants, but it may be too late for some parts suppliers. Tamara Keith reports on the shakeout among auto parts makers.

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A tax hike to pay for health care plan?

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 29, 2009

One of the main questions about the Obama administration's health care overhaul is how to pay for it. Over the weekend one of President Obama's top advisers gave a hint. Sam Eaton reports it may involve a tax hike.

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Madoff victims lose out on money

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 29, 2009

Disgraced investment manager Bernard Madoff will be sentenced in U.S. District Court. Many of his victims still want their money back. But Ashley Milne-Tyte reports they shouldn't count on getting much back.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

How the market's doing mid-way point

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 29, 2009

Fortune Magazine's Allan Sloan talks with Steve Chiotakis about how the market is doing at the half-way point of the year.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Film tax cuts get re-take in some states

by Joel Rose

Jun 29, 2009

Many states use tax cuts to lure film and TV productions. But with state budgets suffering, some are questioning that strategy. Joel Rose reports on a tax incentive in Pennsylvania that is facing some scrutiny.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Caution for U.K.'s financial center

by Stephen Beard

Jun 29, 2009

U.K. business group CBI says confidence is returning to London's financial center, but analysts are cautious about talk of recovery. Stephen Beard reports.

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Oil attack puts Nigeria in sticky place

by Gretchen Wilson

Jun 29, 2009

Oil prices were dropping until a major militant group in Nigeria said it attacked a Royal Dutch Shell oil platform. Gretchen Wilson reports there are questions about whether Nigeria's government can quell the violence.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Is there momentum for 3rd quarter?

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 29, 2009

S&P Equity Research investment strategist Sam Stovall talks with Steve Chiotakis about how the market did during the second quarter, and whether there is any momentum left as we head into what's traditionally the weakest quarter of the year.

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Battle just beginning for Madoff victims

by Sam Eaton

Jun 29, 2009

Reporter Sam Eaton talks with Steve Chiotakis about what to expect during the sentencing for disgraced investor Bernard Madoff, and what lies ahead for many of his victims.

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Will economic pressure push Honduras?

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 29, 2009

Professor Terry McCoy at the University of Florida's Center for Latin American Studies talks with Bob Moon about the military coup in Honduras and whether the Central American country can cope with economic pressure for countries like the U.S.

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Ruling has big impact for employers

by Sam Eaton

Jun 29, 2009

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a group of white firefighters who say they were unfairly denied promotions because of race. Sam Eaton reports.