Jul 26, 2011

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Ford, Chrysler gain despite weak economy

by Jeff Horwich

Jul 26, 2011

The turnaround at the Detroit automakers continues. But pressure will mount this year from Japanese rivals eager to recoup market share.

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Britain's aid largesse causes concern at home

by Stephen Beard

Jul 26, 2011

U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron has launched deep spending cuts at home but maintained generous overseas aid policies. Some Britons don't like this.

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A healthier Happy Meal

by Jennifer Collins

Jul 26, 2011

McDonald's cuts calories to boost business.

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Keystone or bust

by Eve Troeh

Jul 26, 2011

A distracted Congress votes today on whether to push a controversial oil pipeline through the approval process.

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Debt ceiling first responders

by Adriene Hill

Jul 26, 2011

Commodities traders feel the pinch of debt ceiling uncertainty.

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Freakonomics Radio

Freakonomics: Death on payday?

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 26, 2011

Freakonomics Radio's Stephen Dubner explains his findings on the connection between paydays and mortality rates, which may make you rethink about spending your paycheck right away.

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Poll shows majority of Americans want debt ceiling compromise

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 26, 2011

Even if it means passing a package they disagree with. And a majority of Americans believe that President Obama and Congress will reach a deal by the Aug. 2nd deadline, according to findings by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press.

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