Jan 5, 2012

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The European Union proposed a ban on Iranian oil. More Americans are renting than buying. Alabama's strict immigration law puts the state at an economic disadvantage. The latest Attitude Check with Gallup gauges Americans' consumer confidence before Friday's unemployment report. Economy 4.0's David Brancaccio talks about the future of Kodak. Barnes & Noble may be planning to spin off its Nook e-reader business. And commentator Mark Bittman explores the prevalence of processed foods and the trend of child obesity in the U.S.

Segments From this episode

Iranian oil: To ban or not to ban?

by Stephen Beard

Jan 5, 2012

The European Union has threatened to embargo oil from Iran. Iran snapped back, saying if that happens, it won't let any oil ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz. How might this affect Europe and the U.S.?

Economy 4.0

Kodak teeters toward bankruptcy

by David Brancaccio

Jan 5, 2012

David Brancaccio discusses the impact bankruptcy could have on the 38,000 Kodak retirees and how the city of Rochester, home to the film company, can survive.

Commentary

What Now: The junk food diet

by Mark Bittman

Jan 5, 2012

Millions of Americans make resolutions to change the way they eat. But, can we change the way food is marketed to us?

Final Note

593-pound bluefin tuna sold for record $736,000

by Tess Vigeland

Jan 5, 2012

This fishing story isn't just a tall tale.

Workers cut a bluefin tuna into pieces at a fish market in New Jersey. A nearly 600-pound bluefin tuna was sold today for a record $736,000 in Tokyo.

EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images

Barnes & Noble could spin off the Nook

by Sally Herships

Jan 5, 2012

The company's e-reader has been a big success, while the rest of Barnes & Noble's business is suffering.

Not many apartments available to rent

by John Dimsdale

Jan 5, 2012

The vacancy rate for apartment fell to its lowest since 2001 in the fourth quarter as more people rented. But mortgage rates are also falling, so will people choose buying over renting soon?

Attitude Check

How did the job market fare in December?

by Tess Vigeland

Jan 5, 2012

The government's jobless data for December comes out Friday. Gallup has its own unemployment measures. Here's a preview.

Alabama's immigration law could slow foreign business

by Gigi Douban

Jan 5, 2012

Alabama has attracted top car manufacturers, but some of their foreign workers have been arrested by police. It worries business leaders trying to attract new companies.

The European Union proposed a ban on Iranian oil. More Americans are renting than buying. Alabama’s strict immigration law puts the state at an economic disadvantage. The latest Attitude Check with Gallup gauges Americans’ consumer confidence before Friday’s unemployment report. Economy 4.0’s David Brancaccio talks about the future of Kodak. Barnes & Noble may be planning to spin off its Nook e-reader business. And commentator Mark Bittman explores the prevalence of processed foods and the trend of child obesity in the U.S.

Music from the episode

It Paid Off In the End (Instrumental) Anwarrior

Narrow Sun Fool's Gold

Pound It Out Booker T.

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