May 26, 2009

Marketplace for Tuesday, May 26, 2009

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Why is consumer confidence up?

by Amy Scott

May 26, 2009

The Conference Board reports that last month consumer confidence hit its highest levels since September. New York bureau chief Amy Scott talks with Kai Ryssdal about why consumers are so optimistic.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Banks use rules to their advantage

by Marketplace Staff

May 26, 2009

Deciding how to regulate the financial system may be difficult thanks to complications like the purchase accounting rule, which makes bank earnings look sweeter than they otherwise would. Jeremy Hobson reports.

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Is the bottom near for housing market?

by Marketplace Staff

May 26, 2009

Home prices continue to drop. Analysts say without major economic recovery the market will continue plummeting. Tamara Keith reports on whether the bottom is even in sight.

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Swine flu yields bad news for farmers

by Janet Babin

May 26, 2009

Farmers in the Southeast are worried they won't have enough help from seasonal migrant workers due to fallout from the swine flu. Janet Babin reports.

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Germany to decide who gets Opel

by Stephen Beard

May 26, 2009

The German government will hold a meeting to decide which bidder will acquire Opel, the troubled German subsidiary of General Motors. Stephen Beard reports.

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A way to make drugs for poor countries

by Marketplace Staff

May 26, 2009

A public-private venture with funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is being used to test a potential malaria vaccine. The collaboration may provide a viable business model for developing drugs for poor countries. Megan Williams reports.

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Chinese seeking foreign brands is good

by Marketplace Staff

May 26, 2009

Chinese companies have been taking advantage of low valuations by buying up natural resources. Now Chinese investors are buying a minority stake in the Cleveland Cavaliers, and commentator Shaun Rein says that's a good thing.

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A green trade war over climate change

by John Dimsdale

May 26, 2009

Congress is debating a climate change bill to limit greenhouse gas emissions. But it would impose extra costs on U.S. companies foreign competitors may not have to bear. John Dimsdale reports on a potential green trade war.