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Cell phone conference underway in LA

Sep 12, 2006
It's no coincidence that the wireless industry is hosting one of its most important annual events in Tinseltown. Lisa Napoli explains.

I'll have a girl, please

Sep 12, 2006
A growing number of couples are opting to choose their baby's gender — for a price. Lisa Napoli reports on the commerce of conception.

The return of Dylan

Sep 8, 2006
The counterculture bard reclaims the top of the charts after a 30-year absence. Lisa Napoli reports.

Bambi broccoli? Cinderella celery?

Sep 7, 2006
Disney is getting involved in the push to make vegetables more attractive to kids. Marketplace's Lisa Napoli spills the beans.

Hollywood still all about the money

Aug 25, 2006
Host Lisa Napoli and Daily Variety managing editor Michael Speier look at the fallout from Tom Cruise's messy divorce from Paramount Pictures.

At Ford, cutting production is Job 1

Aug 18, 2006
Ford announced today it'll cut back on the number of cars it makes in the US and Canada. Assembly plants will be partially shut down, and more layoffs could be coming. Lisa Napoli reports.

Peltz v. Heinz

Aug 16, 2006
Renegade investor Nelson Peltz is in a bitter proxy fight with ketchup-maker H.J. Heinz Co. The billionaire wants to take control of the board, but some shareholders have other ideas. Lisa Napoli reports.

Showdown at Heinz

Aug 16, 2006
It's high noon at ketchup maker H.J. Heinz today, where a dissident shareholder squares off against the CEO over the future direction of the company. Lisa Napoli reports.

Create-your-own Xbox games

Aug 14, 2006
Microsoft has come up with the ultimate video game: a program that lets Xbox players create their own games. Lisa Napoli has the story.

Air travel's new inconvenience

Aug 11, 2006
The new security measures might be necessary, but they're inconvenient for travelers. Lisa Napoli looks at the possible impact the foiled bombing plot might have on the airline industry.