Wikipedia and other websites will shut down for 24 hours in protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act. After a cruise ship capsized off the Italian coast, shares and business have fallen. Senior business correspondent Bob Moon explains commercial banking versus investment banking. Economy 4.0’s David Brancaccio talks about the impacts of a major catastrophe on the global financial system. And we take a look at how some manufacturing factories have changed since television personality Mr. Rogers visited them.
Segments From this episode
Stop Online Piracy Act may be stopped
by Jennifer Collins
Jan 17, 2012
Congress could abandon legislation aimed at curbing online piracy amid a battle between Hollywood and Silicon Valley.
Cruise accident may leave lasting wake
by Scott Tong
Jan 17, 2012
The accident off the Italian coast could dissuade a key cruise industry demographic.
Wells Fargo and Citigroup: A tale of two banks
by Bob Moon
Jan 17, 2012
Wells Fargo announced a 20 percent yearly profit today, making money on its mortgage business. But Citigroup stumbled as trading revenue dips for stocks and bonds.
Retail workers protest low pay and hours
by Stacey Vanek Smith
Jan 17, 2012
Store employees say they must fight for hours and work unpredictable shifts, and still can't make a living, according to a union survey.
What happened to the factories in Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood?
by Sarah Alvarez
Jan 17, 2012
Fred Rogers' "How Things are Made" videos are a nostalgic look back at U.S. factories -- as we churned out toys, crayons, and clothes. Do any of those companies still operate?
Yahoo! co-founder Jerry Yang resigns
by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 17, 2012
The man known as "Chief Yahoo" announced today he is leaving the company he co-founded 17 years ago.
Food stamp use is only rising
by John Dimsdale
Jan 17, 2012
A surge in food stamp use is being fueled by middle-income people who have lost their jobs or homes.
Monti's next move, and an assessment of Greece
by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 17, 2012
Our foreign editor John Buckley's take on the S&P downgrade, European debt crisis and Italy's problem down-under.
Final Note
Obama to accept presidential nomination in Charlotte
by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 17, 2012
The Democratic National Committee's venue of choice, however, is questionable.