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PODCAST: Party for parity

Party for parity, Goldman Sachs' failing grade, and grads in the high-tech industry.

Is it time to party for parity between the European single currency and the U.S. dollar? Plus, tomorrow could be a big day for Goldman Sachs.The bank was among 31 U.S.-based holding companies undergoing the annual Federal Reserve stress test, and Goldman could have done better. Analysts and investors are watching to see if this means Goldman Sachs is forced to shift away from one its favorite financial strategies. And there’s word this morning that small business optimism is up because of or despite tight labor market conditions. A survey of more than 700 small busienss found 29 percent were having trouble finding talent to fill open positions. A separate survey says signing bonuses for college grads are up. We check in with some companies that are trying to recruit new employees in what is hands-down the hottest field right now: high-tech.

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