AT&T backs out of its plan to take over its rival T-Mobile. In Foxboro, Mass. controversy is brewing over a plan to build a casino. The movie box office is suffering this year, and Chinese airports are getting an upgrade.
Segments From this episode
Anti-trust concerns end AT&T/T-Mobile merger
by Mitchell Hartman
Dec 20, 2011
AT&T has backed out of a deal to buy T-Mobile for $39 billion.
Companies may have received 'cosy deals' on U.K. taxes
by Stephen Beard
Dec 20, 2011
British lawmakers are accusing the U.K. taxman of giving major corporations an easy ride
Cornell will build NYC applied science campus
by Stacey Vanek Smith
Dec 20, 2011
The Roosevelt Island engineering school could bring billions to New York City.
The AT&T merger's trust issues
by Adriene Hill
Dec 20, 2011
The government put up road blocks to the AT&T and T-Mobile merger than eventually led to its demise. What was everyone so afraid of?
Theater owners' 'Mission: Impossible'
by Jennifer Collins
Dec 20, 2011
Boosting the box office after "Avatar"'s banner year.
AT&T opts out of T-Mobile merger
by Mitchell Hartman
Dec 20, 2011
Facing stiff government opposition due to anti-trust claims, AT&T is backing out of what would have been a $39 billion deal
Air travel in China takes a great leap forward
by Rob Schmitz
Dec 20, 2011
Chinese airports are getting bigger and more efficient, and the country's airplanes are getting an upgrade, as the nation gains ever-greater economic clout.
Mid-day Update
Mid-day Extra: Is vanity good for a city's economy?
by Jeremy Hobson and Adriene Hill
Dec 20, 2011
A recent poll has found Miami to be the vainest city in the U.S., but could that be a good thing?
Japan places big order for Lockheed Martin fighter planes
by Adriene Hill
Dec 20, 2011
Japan will replace its aging fighter jets with 42 new planes from the U.S. company Lockheed Martin, on the heels of the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il.
Why companies like AT&T love mergers
by Juli Niemann
Dec 20, 2011
We speak to Juli Niemann about why companies continue to push for mergers, even when they often fall through
Bank of America stock tumbles below $5 a share
by Josh Brown
Dec 20, 2011
Bank of America's troubles continue, as their stock prices fall below $5, the lowest level since March 2009
AT&T Gives Up Bid for T-Mobile
by Mitchell Hartman
Dec 20, 2011
AT&T announced it is giving up its effort to purchase T-Mobile for $39 billion, despite its claims that the move would actually help consumers
Mid-day Update
PODCAST: AT&T hangs up on T-Mobile
by Mary Dooe
Dec 20, 2011
AT&T backs out of its plan to takeover its rival T-Mobile. In Foxboro, Mass. controversy is brewing over a plan to build a casino. The movie box office is suffering this year, and Chinese airports are getting an upgrade.