Tuesday, October 13, 2009
In this show. . .
Will homebuyer tax program continue?
The first-time homebuyer's tax-credit program is set to expire in less than two months. But many in the housing industry are lobbying to extend it. Steve Henn reports.
Solar Decathlon winners to get sun time
The Department of Energy gave 20 teams of college students $100,000 in seed money to build solar homes as part of the Solar Decathlon. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports what the winners can expect.
Lesson learned on bundled services
Dennis Streed asked a Verizon rep to sign a contract verifying there were no hidden costs on his bill after he received an ad offering a bundle of services for $77.99. He talks with Steve Chiotakis about the problems that ensued.
Bear Stearns ex-managers begin trial
The first criminal trial to come out of the financial crisis is underway. Two former Bear Stearns hedge-fund managers are charged with misleading investors. Amy Scott reports.
Does the Dow reaching 10,000 matter?
Senior business correspondent Bob Moon talks with Bill Radke about whether the 10,000 barrier for the Dow is really meaningful or just a number.
'Glee' gives glee to digital-music outlets
The Fox TV series "Glee" features a high-school glee club that breaks into song, and it's having quite an effect on digital-music sales. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
B of A to disclose info on Merrill deal
The SEC has reached a deal with Bank of America, which could give regulators an idea of what was going on at the bank as it wrapped up its merger with Merrill Lynch. Steve Henn reports.
A gloomy picture for U.K.'s economy
A report says the future of the British economy is 'fraught with danger.' Stephen Beard reports.
More Chinese are getting richer
China is cranking out a lot of rich people -- 130 billionaires, if you're counting. Scott Tong reports the country is gaining ground on the U.S.
What the rising gold prices tells us
Smith, Moore and Company analyst Juli Niemann talks with Steve Chiotakis about what the rising gold prices means, and how a potential CIT bankruptcy could affect the economy.
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Q: Income-based student loans
You recently reported on a student loan option that was being offered as part of the government stimulus package, which is based on a person's income.... I was wondering if you could please let me know where to find this information. Thanks. Ethan, Minneapolis, MN Read Chris Farrell's answer »
