Aug 4, 2006

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Slower job growth . . . and no rate hike?

by Jeff Tyler

Aug 4, 2006

Job numbers out today pointed to higher unemployment rate and slower job growth. But the jury's still out on whether the Fed will raise interest rates again in August. Jeff Tyler reports.

Different pension rules for different industries

by Scott Tong

Aug 4, 2006

Congress has passed sweeping pension reform, making it harder for companies to promise benefits they can't afford. But some industries got different treatment than others. Scott Tong reports.

Apple will restate earnings

by Rachel Dornhelm

Aug 4, 2006

Apple plans to restate some of its earnings for back-dating its stock options. Its stock sank today. How could the announcement impact the high-flying company? Rachel Dornhelm reports.

Wreaking instability in asymmetrical wars

by Marketplace Staff

Aug 4, 2006

Commentator Benjamin Barber argues that the way the United States and Israel create economic devastation in their warfare is the wrong way to fight terrorism.

Prescription for Bid Rx: Drug buying options

by Helen Palmer

Aug 4, 2006

A new website hopes to do for prescription drugs what eBay did for auctions. Helen Palmer reports.

Russia pumps politics into oil deal

by Stephen Beard

Aug 4, 2006

Russia is expected to award one of the largest energy contracts ever next week. American companies are in the running, but aren't considered to have much chance. Stephen Beard reports.

Oh, what a feeling for Toyota

by Jocelyn Ford

Aug 4, 2006

Toyota reported quarterly profits are up a whopping 39 percent from the same period last year. The news came as the automaker overtook Ford in overall US sales. Jocelyn Ford reports.

Week on Wall Street

by Kai Ryssdal

Aug 4, 2006

Kai Ryssdal talks with Dallas stockbroker David Johnson about the week on Wall Street and what's ahead for the markets.

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