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PODCAST: Oil prices over $100, teaching preschoolers finance

by Mary Dooe
Nov 16, 2011
In today's Marketplace Morning Report, we take a look at why oil prices have risen so much in the last month. The threat of European contagion is pressing as bonds are quickly being sold off. And the NBA season, if totally cancelled, could have bad effects on the TV business.
Traders work in the crude oil and natural gas options pit on the floor of the New York Mercantile Exchange on June 20, 2011 in New York City.
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PODCAST: Re-Occupying Wall Street

by Ethan Lindsey
Nov 15, 2011
Here are the top headlines from the Marketplace Morning Report: Occupy Wall Street protesters get evicted, they go to court. And the NBA gets closer to missing a full season.
Occupy Wall Street protesters move to Duarte Park in New York City.
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Mid-day Extra: NBA labor dispute breaks down because of "tiny things"

by Mary Dooe
Nov 15, 2011
ESPN TrueHoop blogger Henry Abbott says the NBA discussions are like political talks that are influenced by hardliners. And notes that sports reporters are feeling more like court reporters in this drama.
Derek Fisher, president of the National Basketball Players Association is surrounded by NBA players Ray Allen, Paul Pierce and Baron Davis as he speaks at a press conference after NBA labor negotiations in New York City.
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PODCAST: Merkel wants more Europe, Japan's economy growing

by Daryl Paranada
Nov 14, 2011
Here are today's top headlines from the Marketplace Morning Report: German Chancellor Angela Merkel is calling for a stronger political union in Europe to tackle its debt problems. Japan's economy grew at 6 percent last quarter. The Supreme Court will hear will hear arguments over President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, and more headlines from around the web.
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Mid-day Extra: Happy 11/11/11!

by Marketplace Staff
Nov 11, 2011
Everyone from McDonald's to Chinese brides are celebrating the 11/11/11 holiday today. Why is it so valuable for companies?
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PODCAST: UPS has some tips for USPS, the marketing scheme of 11/11/11

by Mary Dooe
Nov 11, 2011
Here are today's top headlines from the Marketplace Morning Report and from around the web. President Obama heads to Hawaii today for the APEC s...
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PODCAST: New leadership in Europe, the NY AG and former Olympus head speak out

by Mary Dooe
Nov 10, 2011
Here are today's top headlines from the Marketplace Morning Report and from around the web. Greece has a new Prime Minister-to-be. Lucas Papadem...
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PODCAST: Unlucky number 7 for Italy, the connection between brands and politics

by Mary Dooe
Nov 9, 2011
Here are today's top headlines from the Marketplace Morning Report and from around the web. The situation in Italy worsens today, as bond yields...
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Mid-day Extra: Are brands politically neutral?

by Marketplace Staff
Nov 9, 2011
As Election Day results come pouring in, we look at one study that shows how Republicans and Democrats differ in their brand preferences.
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PODCAST: Berlusconi might be spared, remembering Joe Frazier

by Mary Dooe
Nov 8, 2011
Here are today's top headlines from the Marketplace Morning Report and from around the web. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi may have ju...
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