Marketplace for Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Oct 21, 2014

Marketplace for Tuesday, October 21, 2014

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The Chinese economy grew at its slowest pace in five years during the third quarter. A cloudy forecast across the pond raises the question of if economic stalling in Europe or China is the greater threat to the U.S. economy. Next: In today's cheap fast-food market, where does McDonald's fit in? The company's third-quarter sales were worse than expected, with any number of reasons to blame, including food supplier controversies, service and lower pricing from competitors. Plus: Airbag manufacturer Takata does business with  Toyota, Honda, Nissan and BMW, just to name a few. The recent recall of airbags in several makes of cars is complicated by the widespread supply to so many different manufacturers.

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The numbers for October 21, 2014

Oct 21, 2014
McDonald's earnings McSlump and the Notorious R.B.G.: Here's what we're reading.

Ebola plush toy sells out online

Oct 21, 2014
For less than $10, you can order Ebola online and take it home — not the disease itself but rather, a cuddly, worm-shaped mock up of the virus. “GIANT Microbes” are stuffed animals that resemble tiny microbes, only at one million times their actual size. The website says the characters are designed to be “appealing personalities” […]

The piece that's missing from new CDC guidelines

Oct 21, 2014
Having protective gear is part of the solution, but so is an educated workforce.

A surprising contributor to climate change: concrete

Oct 21, 2014
Making cement and concrete produces a ton of CO2, but there might be a better way.

Morgan Spurlock thinks you're economically illiterate

Oct 21, 2014
And the documentary filmmaker is trying to change that.

Europe v China: Whose economic woes pain America more?

Oct 21, 2014
China's growth is declining. Europe is struggling. Which pains the U.S. most?

To-do list: Replace exploding airbags

Oct 21, 2014
Federal safety officials urge drivers to heed airbag recall notices.

Can McDonald's regain its customer base?

Oct 21, 2014
Where is McDonald's place in the low-cost, fast food market?

Ballerina Misty Copeland counts herself lucky

Jun 30, 2015
From the archives: Our conversation with the history-making dancer.

The Chinese economy grew at its slowest pace in five years during the third quarter. A cloudy forecast across the pond raises the question of if economic stalling in Europe or China is the greater threat to the U.S. economy. Next: In today’s cheap fast-food market, where does McDonald’s fit in? The company’s third-quarter sales were worse than expected, with any number of reasons to blame, including food supplier controversies, service and lower pricing from competitors. Plus: Airbag manufacturer Takata does business with  Toyota, Honda, Nissan and BMW, just to name a few. The recent recall of airbags in several makes of cars is complicated by the widespread supply to so many different manufacturers.

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