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Jan 28, 2015

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Airing on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015: Apple's iPhone is dominating its earnings while revenue from tablets and laptops languishes. Is Apple turning into a one-product company? Plus, as big multinational oil companies report earnings, analysts watch to see the effects of plunging oil prices. Finally, today marks the 30th anniversary of “We are the World," the Grammy-winning song that helped pioneer charity recordings and multi-celebrity live music events.

Segments From this episode

Inside the migration of the Maytag factory

Jan 28, 2015
Author Chad Broughton’s “Boom, Bust, Exodus” looks at globalization from both sides of the border.

How long can Apple depend on iPhone sales?

Jan 28, 2015
Company pulled in $18 billion in profit last quarter, but may need to diversify portfolio.

'We Are the World' turns 30

Jan 28, 2015
Grammy winner helped pave way for all-star recordings, concerts that benefit charity.

How to shop for a hospital

Jan 28, 2015
You could turn to a hospital-rating company or mine these resources to make a decision.

When oil prices fall, Big Oil has an advantage

Jan 28, 2015
Oil-refining businesses and decades-long outlooks cushion price swings.

Taylor Swift, trademark diva

Jan 28, 2015
You can 'Party Like It's 1989,' but Taylor Swift owns the rights to it, and more.

A move to simplify the FAFSA

Jan 28, 2015
Lawmakers want to knock the 108-question student aid form down to two questions.

Airing on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015: Apple’s iPhone is dominating its earnings while revenue from tablets and laptops languishes. Is Apple turning into a one-product company? Plus, as big multinational oil companies report earnings, analysts watch to see the effects of plunging oil prices. Finally, today marks the 30th anniversary of “We are the World,” the Grammy-winning song that helped pioneer charity recordings and multi-celebrity live music events.

Music from the episode

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Homecoming - (Edited) Kanye West, Chris Martin