Dec 25, 2006

Marketplace PM for December 25, 2006

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Vista still working out glitches

by Alisa Roth

Dec 25, 2006

Microsoft's Vista was supposed to be the safest, most secure operating system yet, but a Silicon Valley software firm has already found several flaws. Alisa Roth reports.

Rebels without a Claus

by Rico Gagliano

Dec 25, 2006

Today marks the end of the season for Santa wanna-bes. You might be surprised to learn how many of them there are. Rico Gagliano found out at Santacon.

Meet Mr. PC

by Sean Cole

Dec 25, 2006

It's not everyday you land a gig on the Daily Show, write a bestseller about hobos, and portray a PC on television. Sean Cole profiles an unlikely financial celebrity.

Holiday sales disappoint retailers

by Janet Babin

Dec 25, 2006

Holiday weekend shopping did not match what retailers expected. Janet Babin reports on what the numbers mean for post holiday sales.

Nipped and tucked in a bow

by Marketplace Staff

Dec 25, 2006

Forget the fruitcake, the gift card and the DVD player. Maybe you got really creative this year and gave the gift that keeps on giving: cosmetic surgery. Cash Peters has more.