Jul 12, 2013

Marketplace for Friday, July 12, 2013

As the week wraps up, Congress seems to be stymied again by its own inaction. Was this week a waste of taxpayer dollars? Or a savings? We analyze why Wall Street continues to be in such a happy mood. And when it comes to health care, 10-minute physicals and keeping track of reimbursements don't just make patients mad, they drive doctors crazy too. So across the country, thousands of doctors are ditching insurance and taking a hint from luxury hotels.

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Final Note

A whole new meaning to the term 'sexting'

by Kai Ryssdal

Jul 12, 2013

A new survey finds that one in 10 American adults admits to using a smartphone during sex. And among 18-34-year-olds, it's one in five.

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Do-nothing Congress: What does it cost us?

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Jul 12, 2013

Congress returns from its Independence Day recess and fails to reach any compromise on the farm bill, student loans and immigration.

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Deadly virus among piglets puts hog farmers on alert

by Sarah McCammon

Jul 12, 2013

The virus is deadly for piglets less than a week old. Suspected to come from China, it does not affect humans.

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More doctors offer concierge care

by Lauren Silverman

Jul 12, 2013

Ten-minute physicals and keeping track of reimbursements don't just make patients mad, they drive doctors crazy too. Across the country, thousands of doctors are ditching insurance and providing "concierge care."

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Weekly Wrap

JPMorgan's profits foretell good economic fortunes

by Kai Ryssdal

Jul 12, 2013

JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo reported higher profits, after a quarter in which interest rates rose sharply.

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If an empty 787 Dreamliner catches fire, does Boeing stock get pounded?

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Jul 12, 2013

An Ethiopian Airlines 787 Dreamliner was sitting empty on the tarmac at Heathrow Airport in London, minding its own business, when it caught fire.

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European Debt Crisis

A week of ups and downs for Greece

by Kai Ryssdal

Jul 12, 2013

This week, Greece got mixed signals from the International Monetary Fund -- and the coming week looks equally murky.

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Wall Street movie looks at life as the bull

by Kai Ryssdal

Jul 12, 2013

For the past 23 years, there's been one up-close observer of Wall Street. A new short film offers perspective from the point-of-view of The Charging Bull of Wall Street.

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As the week wraps up, Congress seems to be stymied again by its own inaction. Was this week a waste of taxpayer dollars? Or a savings? We analyze why Wall Street continues to be in such a happy mood. And when it comes to health care, 10-minute physicals and keeping track of reimbursements don’t just make patients mad, they drive doctors crazy too. So across the country, thousands of doctors are ditching insurance and taking a hint from luxury hotels.