Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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DAVOS 2011: World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum opens in Davos
by Stephen Beard
Jan 26, 2011
The World Economic Forum opened in Davos this morning. Dignitaries from all over the world will gather to talk free markets and economic recovery. Stephen Beard explains.
Obama hopes overhauling corporate taxes will keep the U.S. globally competitive
by Alisa Roth
Jan 26, 2011
The President gave his State of the Union Address last night. Among his many talking points, President Barack Obama hopes cutting corporate taxes will keep the U.S. globally competitive. Alisa Roth has more.
Airport security could affect Russia, but not necessarily the rest of the world
by Marketplace Staff
Jan 26, 2011
Airports across Russia have stepped up security following Monday's suicide bombing. The added measures could become permanent in Russia, but not necessarily around the globe. Peter Van Dyk explains.
The cost-benefit analysis of football injuries
by Steve Chiotakis
Jan 26, 2011
The Super Bowl is set between the Steelers and Packers, and football fans across America will soon gather to watch the NFL season's final big hits. But those hits are exactly what some former players and advocates say is wrong with the game. New Yorker Magazine's Ben McGrath explains.
Mixed feelings predicted on corporate tax cuts
by Stacey Vanek Smith
Jan 26, 2011
In last night's State of the Union address, President Barack Obama discussed his plan to for the U.S. to stay globally competitive: cutting corporate tax breaks. But NYU Professor Dan Shaviro thinks that corporations will have a mixed reaction to the cuts.
Mark Zandi: U.S. needs 'to have the best and the brightest' to remain competitive
by Stacey Vanek Smith
Jan 26, 2011
Stacey Vanek Smith speaks with Mark Zandi about the president's State of the Union address, and his call to increase spending on education and also cut corporate taxes.
Toyota
Toyota recalls another 1.7 million vehicles
by Alisa Roth
Jan 26, 2011
Toyota announced this morning it's recalling 1.7 million vehicles. This time, the problem is with various faulty parts, including defective fuel devices. Alisa Roth has more.
DAVOS 2011: World Economic Forum
GE Senior Vice President on global economic recovery
by Steve Chiotakis
Jan 26, 2011
From the Davos economic forum, Beth Comstock, senior vice president of General Electric, talks with Steve Chiotakis about the global economic recovery.
New Jersey governor woos Illinois businesses
by Janet Babin
Jan 27, 2011
In barbed ads, Gov. Christie plays pitchman to lure Illinois firms to New Jersey with a pledge not to raise the state's (already high) taxes.