Jul 26, 2006

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GM turns a corner?

by Amy Scott

Jul 26, 2006

General Motors said today it lost $3.2 billion in the 2nd quarter, but the real story is that its sales surged 12%. Amy Scott looks at how one earnings report can change a company's entire outlook.

Ice cream guy takes on defense budget

by Kai Ryssdal

Jul 26, 2006

Ben & Jerry's founder Ben Cohen now runs a non-profit called Business Leaders for Sensible Priorities. Host Kai Ryssdal talks to him about the change from peddling ice cream to trying to cut the defense budget.

Faith Nights get the call

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 26, 2006

A company in Nashville is behind the move to break down the wall between church and stadium. And now it's taking its game to the Major Leagues. Blake Farmer reports.

Government betting on home care

by Lisa Napoli

Jul 26, 2006

The federal government wants to help states transfer disabled Medicaid patients from nursing homes to actual homes. It'll cost almost $2 billion to launch, but they're hoping home care will save money in the long term. Lisa Napoli reports.

Lebanese refugees flood Syria

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 26, 2006

Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese have fled into Syria to escape Israeli attacks. But their massive numbers have put a major strain on Syrian public services. Ben Gilbert reports from Damascus.

Pulling backing the curtain on executive pay

by John Dimsdale

Jul 26, 2006

SEC regulators endorsed new rules today that will force public companies to disclose compensation packages for their top five corporate executives, including any perk over $10,000. John Dimsdale reports.