Sep 23, 2013

Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, September 23, 2013

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was re-elected over the weekend. West Hollywood bans fur sales, but is the move just a symbolic one? And new HOV toll lanes in Atlanta cost the city millions of dollars, but critics say they are creating an economic divide on the highway.

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In Atlanta, some say new toll lanes benefit wealthier drivers

by Jim Burress

Sep 23, 2013

As cities move from carpool lanes to toll lanes to ease highway congestion, one Atlanta group points to the uneven benefits of the plan.

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Faux fur: The only fur in West Hollywood

by Adriene Hill

Sep 23, 2013

West Hollywood instituted a first-in-the-nation ban on fur sales. Are stores unhappy?

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Kickstarter for your start-up: Finding accredited investors

by Jeff Tyler

Sep 23, 2013

The Securities and Exchange Commission changes its rules around crowdsourcing start-up companies.

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BBC World Service

After elections, Germany's economic policy will have far-reaching impact

by Theo Leggett

Sep 23, 2013

Merkel's center-right bloc got an impressive share of the vote, but the pro-business party she's been in partnership with did poorly.

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Death toll rises after terrorists attack a symbol of commerce in Kenya

by Mark Garrison

Sep 23, 2013

Dozens are dead as a siege at a Kenyan mall enters its third day.

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Shifting the bullseye from budget issues to debt ceiling

by Mark Garrison

Sep 23, 2013

How will the markets react to another government shutdown deadline?

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Coins and stamps now more profitable than art and wine

by Mark Garrison

Sep 23, 2013

New trends in luxury investing. But while collecting rare collectibles may be fun, don't give up on stocks and bonds -- these 'passion investments' don't add too much heft to your portfolio.