Nov 9, 2010

Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, November 9, 2010

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Price of gold hits all-time high

by Alisa Roth

Nov 9, 2010

As investors look for a safe place for their money after the Fed's announcement last week, the price of hit an all-time high of $1412.75 an ounce. This could be seasonal -- or it could not be. Alisa Roth has more.

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The Dalai Lama can have a profound impact -- on the economy

by Rob Schmitz

Nov 9, 2010

Wherever he goes, the Dalai Lama, has an impact. Many who attend his events say they feel enlightened by his presence. But Tibet's exiled spiritual leader leaves a profound economic impact, too. Rob Schmitz reports.

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Cargo price fixing could cost more than a billion dollars

by Stephen Beard

Nov 9, 2010

Some of Europe's biggest airlines could be hit with fines today totaling more than a billion dollars, over price fixing for air cargo. Stephen Beard explains.

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The price of gold is at an all-time high: what does it mean?

by Marketplace Staff

Nov 9, 2010

Gold hit an all-time high today of $1412.75 an ounce. Investors are looking for a safe place for their money. And analysts say the price of gold could go even higher. Alisa Roth explains.

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BBC World Service

Hayward tells BBC that BP was making it up day-to-day

by Rebecca Singer

Nov 9, 2010

Tony Hayward, former Chief Executive of BP, has been speaking to the BBC about the details of BP's actions during the Gulf oil spill.

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Gold reaches a record high

by Jaclyn Giovis

Nov 9, 2010

The price of gold hit a record high Tuesday, as investors looked for a safe investment in the wake of global economic concerns.

Price of gold and global currency wars

by Marketplace Staff

Nov 9, 2010

What has the price of gold done to the global market? Juli Niemann has more.

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People shouldn't have to give up the idea of fine dining

by Jeremy Hobson

Nov 10, 2010

Continuing our Welcome to New York week, Jeremy Hobson talks to award-winning restaurateur and chef Daniel Boulud about his favorite food spots and why people shouldn't give up on the idea of fine dining even during a recession.

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Transportation Nation

Leading the (electric) charge in Houston

by Marketplace Staff

Nov 10, 2010

Houston, Texas, is usually better known as a capital of Big Oil. But things may be changing. Wendy Siegle reports on the city's efforts to become a leader in the electric car race.

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Investments are going "green"

by Eve Troeh

Nov 10, 2010

While most managed stock market funds have stayed level since the financial meltdown, one kind of investing has been on the rise: socially responsible investing. It's become a trustworthy approach for investors still scared to take a financial risk, reports Eve Troeh.

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Republicans will allow more proprietary trading

by John Dimsdale

Nov 10, 2010

The Dodd-Frank law put a limit on banks' ability to use their customers' money to buy and sell risky investments. Democrats passed it because they said when those trades went south, taxpayers had to bailout the banks. House Republicans, now taking aim at the law, disagree.