Wednesday, November 4, 2009
In this show. . .
GM takes risky U-turn, keeps Opel
Auto giant GM has decided not to sell its European unit Opel, a decision likely to rile the government of Germany. Mitchell Hartman reports.
China, U.S. can slash C02 by storing it
The Center for American Progress is releasing a study on how China and the U.S. can cooperate on slashing carbon-dioxide emissions. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
FTC takes on debt-settlement firms
The Federal Trade Commission is proposing new rules to crack down on unscrupulous companies promising to negotiate a better deal for the debt-strapped for a fee. John Dimsdale reports.
Commission may block Oracle-Sun deal
European regulators may raise objections to a merger between Oracle and Sun Microsystems. Stephen Beard reports.
Networking Web site gathers inventors
Got any good ideas for making life a little more hassle-free? A Web site may help make your idea the next big thing. Simone Orendain reports.
Water systems may need more cash
Congress set aside billions of dollars in this year's stimulus bill for water-treatment systems. But that might not be enough. Steve Henn reports.
A look at unemployment, interest rates
Diane Swonk, chief economist at Mesirow Financial, talks with Steve Chiotakis about what we may see in the government's employment report, and what the Fed may say about the future of interest rates.
Disney park may fuel Chinese investing
China's government has approved a new Disney theme park in Shanghai. Porter Bibb at Mediatech Capital Partners talks with Bill Radke about what it means for other media companies.
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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 »
