Aug 31, 2009

Marketplace for Monday, August 31, 2009

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Marvel deal gives Disney man power

by Jeremy Hobson

Aug 31, 2009

Disney is acquiring Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion, which will give the Mouse House access to superheroes like Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four. Jeremy Hobson reports on how each company benefits.

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Fires put California budget in hot spot

by Bob Moon

Aug 31, 2009

A wildfire in the mountains north of Los Angeles is burning through California's emergency firefighting fund, and putting the heat on the state's growing budget deficit. Bob Moon reports.

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New college majors for changing needs

by Steve Henn

Aug 31, 2009

The Chronicle of Higher Education says colleges are now offering new disciplines for students, including a major in the science behind customer service. Steve Henn reports.

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Shelf Life

Why digital is good for music

by Marketplace Staff

Aug 31, 2009

Greg Kot, music critic for the Chicago Tribune, talks with Kai Ryssdal about how the wired generation has revolutionized music through the digital platform.

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Can producers meet ethanol demand?

by Marketplace Staff

Aug 31, 2009

The government wants to boost the amount of ethanol in the U.S. gas supply. But will corn ethanol makers be able to meet the target? Adam Allington reports.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Are bailout investments paying off?

by Marketplace Staff

Aug 31, 2009

Douglas Elliott of the Brookings Institution talks with Kai Ryssdal about how the Treasury has made close to $4 billion from its bank bailout, and whether it's actual profit.

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What your financial adviser's not saying

by Amy Scott

Aug 31, 2009

Does your financial adviser put your interests first? Some brokers are allowed to sell you products they have a personal interest in pushing. Amy Scott reports.