Jul 23, 2009

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, July 23, 2009

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Obama: Cleveland Clinic a good model

by Tamara Keith

Jul 23, 2009

Covering the uninsured and improving quality while cutting costs have been two of President Obama's objectives in a health care overhaul. To illustrate these goals, he's highlighting one hospital viewed as a success story. Tamara Keith reports.

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Nasdaq on particularly long uptick

by Amy Scott

Jul 23, 2009

The technology-heavy stock index has been rising consistently lately thanks in part to strong earnings from Apple and Intel. It's the first in awhile the Nasdaq has been on such a streak. Amy Scott reports.

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Getting unemployment figures straight

by Chris Farrell

Jul 23, 2009

New unemployment claims have been coming down, but the unemployment rate continues to be high. How is that possible, and how does it affect the big picture? Steve Chiotakis gets some answers from economics correspondent Chris Farrell.

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Why Porsche CEO is stepping down

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 23, 2009

Porsche head Wendelin Wiedeking announced his resignation this morning. The high-earning CEO can credit Volkswagen for his motivation to leave the company. Brett Neely explains what the automaker has to do with Wiedeking's departure.

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States find 'Amazon tax' has pitfalls

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 23, 2009

One advantage of shopping on Amazon.com is the lack of sales tax on purchases. But some states are trying to tack on a tax using local affiliates. Deborah Wang explores where this idea has backfired.

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U.K. group wants to cap interest rates

by Stephen Beard

Jul 23, 2009

A British advocacy group wants to restore old usury laws to stop the banks from charging what they call excessive interest rates. Stephen Beard explores the group's main arguments and what platform they plan to lobby on.

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Study makes case to rebuild fisheries

by Sarah Gardner

Jul 23, 2009

A new study out today makes an economic case for rebuilding dwindling fish populations as quickly as possible. It argues overfishing at a too-high rate will cause the fish population to continue to decline. Sarah Gardner reports.

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Clunker owners should read small print

by Rico Gagliano

Jul 23, 2009

The "Cash for Clunkers" program provides $4,500 to car owners who want to upgrade to an eco-friendlier car. But certain guidelines apply, including that the car be no older than 1984 and owned at least a year. Rico Gagliano reports.

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It could be a jobless recovery

by Amy Scott

Jul 23, 2009

As parts of the economy begin to pick back up, unemployment may be one of the last things to go. Some analysts predict employers will be reluctant to rehire more workers as that will eat into profits. Amy Scott reports.

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What U.S. wants from Southeast Asia

by Scott Tong

Jul 23, 2009

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is wrapping up a week-long trip to Asia, largely spent in the Southeast. Natural resources are just one interest the U.S. has there. Bill Radke talks about the secretary's trip with Marketplace's Scott Tong.

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Can markets take a jobless recovery?

by Steve Chiotakis

Jul 23, 2009

Steve Chiotakis checks in with Amy Scott about jobless claims and talks to Jane D'Arista with Political Economy Research Institute at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

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Making investors absorb risky moves

by Bill Radke

Jul 23, 2009

President Obama wants to require FDIC-like insurance for risky investments, "far-out transactions." Bill Radke asks professor Hilary Sale at Washington University how this might work.