Aug 17, 2011

Marketplace for August 17, 2011

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Commentary

Factors pushing the U.S. economy

by Marketplace Staff

Aug 17, 2011

It has been a topsy turvy month for the U.S. economy. So how did we get here?

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Report: More U.S. children live in poverty

by Amy Scott

Aug 17, 2011

A new study finds two out of 10 children in the U.S. live below the poverty line, more than a decade ago

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Companies sit on huge reserves of cash

by Adriene Hill

Aug 17, 2011

Major corporations hold more than a trillion dollars in cash, rather than use it to expand or hire. It's insurance for the companies, in case of a financial shock or second recession. And it may be good for their employees, too.

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Corner Office

GM's Dan Akerson on the restructuring of the auto industry

by Marketplace Staff

Aug 17, 2011

The CEO of General Motors discusses how the company is trying to thrive after its government bailout and in this current state of the economy

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Wholesale prices on the rise

by Heidi Moore

Aug 17, 2011

The producer price index rose in July at its fastest clip in six months. That's not necessarily bad. What inflation rate implies a healing economy?

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Small business tries to create jobs

by Jennifer Collins

Aug 17, 2011

Los Angeles company copes with economic uncertainty when it comes to hiring

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Gift fair tests mood for holiday shopping

by Sally Herships

Aug 17, 2011

Gift businesses by the thousands brave economic angst to gather in New York for a trade show. It's the last big buying opportunity for the holidays.

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