Jun 10, 2010

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, June 10, 2010

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12,000 Twin Cities nurses ready to strike

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 10, 2010

About 12,000 nurses in the Twin Cities this morning are planning the largest hospital walkout in U.S. history in a national movement challenging the way hospitals are run.

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Chrysler's Jeep Grand Cherokee relaunch will buy time

by Alisa Roth

Jun 10, 2010

Chrysler is relaunching the Jeep Grand Cherokee, one of its most popular brands, to buy some time before it has a new model ready in showrooms.

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Prison closings lead to loss of jobs

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 10, 2010

A number of prisons have closed around the country since the start of the recession, causing job losses in places where finding work is tough.

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Getting borrowers off the payday loan cycle

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 10, 2010

Community organizers in Baltimore are trying to wean people off high-cost, short-term payday loans by offering a better loan deal -- and a mandatory financial fitness class.

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AIG/AIA and Prudential

Watchdog report criticizes $182 billion AIG bailout

by Bob Moon

Jun 10, 2010

The Congressional Oversight Panel released a critical report of the 2008 rescue of insurance giant AIG.

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Federal regulators to investigate Apple's iAd

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 10, 2010

Apple's iAd, its new mobile advertising format, has caught the eye of federal regulators.

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Investment fund managers face stiff congressional tax

by John Dimsdale

Jun 10, 2010

Congress is working to approve a package of unemployment benefits, business tax breaks and aid to states before the July 4 break, which includes a stiff tax on investment fund managers.

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BP shares hurt despite positive leak reports

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 10, 2010

BP shares continue to take a hit for the oil disaster despite reports it's capping the leak.

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USC faces sanctions on football, basketball programs

by Steve Chiotakis

Jun 10, 2010

The University of Southern California football and basketball programs will lose 20 college scholarships and the ability to play in the next two bowl games.