Apr 2, 2010

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What's driving job creation?

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Apr 2, 2010

The government reported that 162,000 new jobs were created in March, the biggest monthly increase in three years. But will the numbers continue to grow? Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.

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Local, state tax revenues on the rise

by Alisa Roth

Apr 2, 2010

State and local tax revenues have increased for the first time in more than a year, according to the Census Bureau. But what does that mean for local economies and will it continue? Alisa Roth reports.

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Steel spat may push up product prices

by Stephen Beard

Apr 2, 2010

Europe correspondent Stephen Beard talks with Kai Ryssdal about how a battle between steel makers and iron ore producers may affect consumer product prices.

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Egg sellers are celebrating this Easter

by Jeremy Hobson

Apr 2, 2010

So far, Easter looks like it'll bring in slightly more money for retailers than it did last year. Shoppers are snatching up all kinds of candies and food, including eggs. Jeremy Hobson reports.

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Apple iPad

Malls prepare for iPad debut

by Marketplace Staff

Apr 2, 2010

Malls are preparing for a big weekend, but the crowds won't be coming for the Easter holiday -- they're coming for the new Apple iPad. Sally Herships reports.

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Weekly Wrap: Jobs and CEO pay

by Marketplace Staff

Apr 2, 2010

Reuters blogger Felix Salmon and Fortune magazine's Leigh Gallagher talk with Kai Ryssdal about the latest jobs report and what's going on with CEO compensation.

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Personal bankruptcy filings increase

by Mitchell Hartman

Apr 2, 2010

More people are filing for bankruptcy than any time since the recession began. And some filers are deciding to walk away from their deeply underwater homes through bankruptcy. Kai Ryssdal talks to reporter Mitchell Hartman about what's behind the increase.