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Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, May 15, 2008
May 15, 2008

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, May 15, 2008

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Efforts to save energy are working

by Dan Grech
May 15, 2008
A new report notes it takes half as much energy today to create $1 of economic output as it did in the 1970's. Dan Grech reports new efficiencies out in the next few decades can cut energy consumption even more.
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A low life for high ratings

by Stacey Vanek Smith
May 15, 2008
Riding the trend of feel-good reality TV shows, Fox is set to unveil a riches-to-rags story. Stacey Vanek-Smith has more on the "Secret Millionaire" who must find a worthy beneficiary while living amongst the needy.
Terry George from Fox's new reality show "Secret Millionaire" reflects upon the difficulty of choosing a beneficiary.
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A short, shallow recession

by Chris Farrell
May 15, 2008
Economists are forecasting a modest rise in unemployment numbers, but is it enough to call it a recession? Economics editor Chris Farrell tells Bob Moon the numbers indicate a downturn won't be too deep.
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A call to tame a financial 'monster'

by Stephen Beard
May 15, 2008
German President Horst Kohler is calling for tougher regulations on the banking industry, which he believes created a "monster" within the global financial markets. Stephen Beard reports discontent is echoed in Germany.
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Times are changing for private equity

by Jill Barshay
May 15, 2008
Blackstone releases its first-quarter profits today on the heels of a 90 percent profit loss for last year. Jill Barshay reports analysts are forecasting big changes in practice for the private-equity industry.
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The U.K. is OK in L.A.

by Marketplace Staff
May 15, 2008
English-based stores in Los Angeles will celebrate their contribution to California's economy with a "Britwalk." But what makes these businesses specifically British? Cash Peters looked to his countrymen to find out.
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GE planning to unplug appliance wing

by Ashley Milne-Tyte
May 15, 2008
Responding to pressure to trim down its operations, GE plans to auction off the appliance sector of its business, which only netted 4 percent of revenue last year. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports the brand has lost some market clout.
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Rain hurts Myanmar relief efforts

by Marketplace Staff
May 15, 2008
Getting food to Myanmar has been a huge logistical problem for the Red Cross, and rainfall from an approaching storm threatens to make conditions worse. Lisa Chow reports what's being done to help.
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