Jul 14, 2010

Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, July 14, 2010

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Angelenos torn over funds to fix CA's oldest freeway

by Eve Troeh

Jul 14, 2010

The Pasadena freeway in Los Angeles is getting a makeover and going back to its maiden name: the Arroyo Seco Parkway. But the $650,000 price tag for taxpayers has some raised eyebrows.

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Toyota

Toyota: Some crashes may have been driver's fault

by Alisa Roth

Jul 14, 2010

After looking carefully at several cases of crashes from accelerated gas pedals, Toyota now says some of those accidents may have been the fault of the driver.

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Businesses explore ways to create jobs

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 14, 2010

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce says President Obama's Jobs Summit late last year was a failure. So the business lobby is holding another Jobs Summit today across the street from the White House.

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BP Spill: Ripples

Senators call for BP investigation over release of Libyan terrorist

by Stephen Beard

Jul 14, 2010

Four Democratic senators have called for an investigation into BP's role in the early U.K. release of Libyan terrorist Ali al-Megrahi.

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BBC World Service

Robust economic growth in Singapore could be good global sign

by Catherine Byaruhanga

Jul 14, 2010

Singapore says it expects its economy to grow at a 15 percent clip this year -- which could be good news for the rest of the world.

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Smaller banks less likely to repay TARP

by Steve Chiotakis

Jul 14, 2010

The Congressional Oversight Panel warns smaller U.S. banks with assets below $100 billion are less likely to be able to repay TARP money. Steve Chiotakis talks to panel chair Elizabeth Warren.

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Tech stocks still doing well despite volatility

by Mitchell Hartman

Jul 14, 2010

Even through a faltering economy, technology companies have performed consistently well. Mitchell Hartman explores why.

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E.U. backs AMR, BA merger

by Stephen Beard

Jul 14, 2010

An E.U. decision means British Airways and American Airlines will function as one on their trans-Atlantic routes.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Fed to downgrade expectations?

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 14, 2010

Steve Chiotakis talks to the Wall Street Journal's John Hilsenrath about his story in today's paper about the Fed's forecast for the second half of the year.