Jun 20, 2006

Marketplace PM for June 20, 2006

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Cautious mood on Wall Street

by Bob Moon

Jun 20, 2006

New housing starts last month were higher than expected. Those numbers out today brought some relief to the stock market, but investors remain cautious ahead of next week's Fed meeting. Bob Moon reports.

E-minis open oil trading to small investors

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 20, 2006

Oil is the most-traded commodity on the planet, but until recently there weren't many good strategies for the average investor who wants a piece of the action. Doesn't mean it's not risky though. Andrew Haeg explains.

Lobbying reform stalled

by Eric Niiler

Jun 20, 2006

Former White House aide David Safavian was found guilty today of covering up his relationship with disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff. But even as the justice system cracks down on lobbyist influence, Congress still can't police itself. Eric Niiler reports.

Is diesel the next alternative fuel?

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 20, 2006

Le Mans is one of the most grueling of all car races, and this year an Audi powered by diesel won it. Host Kai Ryssdal talks to L.A. Times auto critic Dan Neil about the remarkably quiet, clean race car and the future of diesel.

Parsons loses another military contract

by Lisa Napoli

Jun 20, 2006

The Army Corps of Engineers has canceled another deal with military contractor Parsons. The company's now lost $400 billion worth of rebuilding deals in Iraq in a matter of weeks. Lisa Napoli has the details.

Raise the minimum wage

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 20, 2006

Tomorrow the Senate will consider a bill that would raise the minimum wage by more than $2 an hour. Commentator Beth Shulman says it's the right thing to do.

Looking to kick-start German economy

by Kyle James

Jun 20, 2006

German soccer fans are hoping they'll make it to the World Cup final in July.German politicians are looking to get an economic boost in a country that's been in the doldrums for a couple years. Kyle James reports from Berlin.