Mar 8, 2012

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, March 8, 2012

It's deadline day -- again -- in Greece, but if all goes well, we'll get past this hurdle in the European Debt Crisis and probably move on to another one. For the first time in 15 years, Peyton Manning is no longer an Indianapolis Colt. In China, the maker of the iPad's lawyers are fighting a Chinese court decision that ruled Apple doesn't own the trademark for the name iPad in China. And the city of Chattanooga, Tenn. wants to join a growing list of U.S. cities with its own typeface, to be used in everything from
stationary to street signs.

Segments From this episode

Mid-day Update

'SimCity' to return next year, in 3D

by Jeremy Hobson

Mar 8, 2012

The first "SimCity" came out 23 years ago. But a new version will debut next year. How will it fare in the competitive gaming market?

BBC World Service

Investors face deadline to prevent Greek default

by Mark Lowen

Mar 8, 2012

Private bond holders have until this afternoon to decide if they'll take major losses on their investments in order to keep Greece out of a messy default, and avoid another global crisis.

Early numbers for February show action in job market

by Jeremy Hobson

Mar 8, 2012

Today, we learned from the job placement firm, Challenger, Gray & Christmas about the number of planned layoffs at American companies in February.

Attitude Check

How gas prices are affecting Americans

by Frank Newport

Mar 8, 2012

According to the latest Gallup data, Americans could withstand over $5 a gallon for gasoline before they had to significantly change their buying habits.

Manning meant millions to the Colts

by Sally Herships

Mar 8, 2012

The quarterback helped boost the Colts' net worth to more than $1 billion.

Apple fights for 'iPad' in China

by Rob Schmitz

Mar 8, 2012

A day after Apple announced the latest iPad, the company is just as busy in China, where its lawyers are fighting a court decision that ruled Apple doesn't own the trademarked name 'iPad' there.

Tennessee city sets its sights on its very own typeface

by Blake Farmer

Mar 8, 2012

The city of Chattanooga, Tenn., wants to join a growing list of U.S. cities with its own typeface to be used in everything from stationary to street signs.

Greek Debt Crisis

Taking a loss on Greek bonds

by Heidi Moore

Mar 8, 2012

Private investors are being asked to accept big losses on their loans to Greece, in order for the country to get more bailout money and avoid a messy default that could send Europe back into crisis. About two-thirds of bondholders so far have agreed.

European Debt Crisis

The next crisis in Europe?

by Stephen Beard

Mar 8, 2012

If Greece will soon be out of the woods, at least temporarily, other European nations are still at risk of financial collapse.

Jobs market holds firm, McDonald's continues to grow

by Diane Swonk

Mar 8, 2012

The American economy seems to be moving along at a healthy clip, from jobs to hamburgers.

American Airlines employees hurt by bankruptcy

by Mitchell Hartman

Mar 8, 2012

American Airlines floated the idea of eliminating pension programs for workers to help its financial situation. But now the airline is backing away from that idea.

The Punchline

Got chocolate milk?

by Bob Moon

Mar 8, 2012

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Greek Debt Crisis

Some Greek bond holders want to avoid major loss

by Bob Moon

Mar 8, 2012

With the risk of a Greek default hanging in the air, why would some bond holders of Greek debt vote against a reduction of the country's debt?

Mid-day Update

PODCAST: Waiting on Greece, Mickey D's grows

by Mary Dooe

Mar 8, 2012

Scaffolding surrounds the Pantheon on the Acropolis as the sun rises on Februray 16, 2012 in Athens, Greece.

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Food and Drink

McDonald's growing strongly in the U.S.

by Mitchell Hartman

Mar 8, 2012

Like any company with more than 30,000 locations, McDonald's sales figures give us a snapshot of the global economy.

It’s deadline day — again — in Greece, but if all goes well, we’ll get past this hurdle in the European Debt Crisis and probably move on to another one. For the first time in 15 years, Peyton Manning is no longer an Indianapolis Colt. In China, the maker of the iPad’s lawyers are fighting a Chinese court decision that ruled Apple doesn’t own the trademark for the name iPad in China. And the city of Chattanooga, Tenn. wants to join a growing list of U.S. cities with its own typeface, to be used in everything from
stationary to street signs.

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