Jul 1, 2010

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, July 1, 2010

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Health reform

Limited space will make some miss high-risk insurance

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Jul 1, 2010

A facet of health care reform law will allow people to apply for high-risk insurance pools starting today. But there's not enough cash to cover everyone.

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Financial Reform Bill

Holiday break could take a toll on financial reform bill

by Jeremy Hobson

Jul 1, 2010

The version of the financial reform bill which passed yesterday in the House may be threatened by the July 4 break.

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BP Spill: Ripples

BP building 'war chest' to soften financial fallout

by Stephen Beard

Jul 1, 2010

BP has been trying to raise over $20 billion for clean-up of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

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Concerns rise over East Africa common market

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 1, 2010

Several countries in East Africa are taking a step towards regional economic integration. But the African trade deal has some worried about similar pacts.

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Toyota

Toyota recalling Lexus models on engine issue

by Jeremy Hobson

Jul 1, 2010

Toyota will recall 270,000 vehicles it's sold worldwide said to have engine problems that could cause them to stall. But the automaker plans to learn from PR mistakes made earlier this year.

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Time runs out for payday lenders in Arizona

by Jeff Tyler

Jul 1, 2010

Arizona is letting its license for payday loans expire today. But lenders will probably find a way around it.

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Chicago chefs race to make food trucks reality

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 1, 2010

Food trucks are a hit in many cities across the U.S., but in Chicago they're still not legal. And many entrepreneurial chefs are pushing for permission to pedal their wares.

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Analysts project jobless claims up for the month

by Jeremy Hobson

Jul 1, 2010

Today's jobs data says 472,000 Americans filed for jobless benefits this week, higher than what analysts expected. Projections for tomorrow's jobs data say they'll also be up for the month.