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Clinton promises fiscal help for Congo

Marketplace  Tue, 08/11/2009 - 14:13

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited the Democratic Republic of Congo this morning. Clinton promised to send a team of U.S. experts to help the resource-rich country with fiscal management.

Dan Grech reports.


 

Cement giant chips away at debt

Marketplace  Mon, 08/10/2009 - 10:54

Mexican cement maker Cemex went from operating one small plant to becoming a multinational success story. But huge growth came at a high price, and the company is now trying to refinance $15 billion of debt.

Dan Grech reports.


 

Obama to address U.S.-Mexico truck tiff

Marketplace  Fri, 08/07/2009 - 13:29

President Obama is headed to Guadalajara, Mex. to speak with his counterparts in Canada and Mexico about the recovery of the auto industry.

One topic of discussion, and a particular sore spot, is the issue of cross-border trucking. Dan Grech reports.


 

Travelers irked by Web travel sites fees

Marketplace  Tue, 08/04/2009 - 12:10

A new study shows that consumers are dissatisfied with online travel Web sites due to hidden fees often tacked on to purchases.

Some travelers are even turning to old-fashioned travel agents. Dan Grech reports.


 

Cost cuts reap profit for Radio Shack

Marketplace  Mon, 07/27/2009 - 13:24

Consumer electronics retailer Radio Shack is profiting during the downturn with the help of fierce cost-cutting and a focus on accessories.

The company has also cornered a consumer niche: the do-it-yourselfer. Dan Grech reports.


 

Miami budget cuts a 'wake up call'

Marketplace  Fri, 07/17/2009 - 11:19

States with double digit unemployment numbers are finding that cuts to local government are inevitable. Miami-Dade county has reached 10.6%, and every county employee is getting at least a pay cut, if not worse.

Dan Grech reports.


 

FedEx and UPS spar over union rights

Marketplace  Thu, 07/16/2009 - 10:02

UPS and FedEx are in a battle over unions. UPS lobbied for FedEx teamsters to have the right to organize, a move FedEx is resisting.

Dan Grech reports.


 

7-11 expands amid real estate slump

Marketplace  Wed, 07/15/2009 - 10:40

Taking advantage of cheaper real estate, 7-Eleven is aggressively expanding nationwide and adding 250 new stores.

But the convenience store chain is not the only company hoping to come out ahead during the recession. Dan Grech reports.


 

Telesur excels in Honduras coverage

Marketplace  Fri, 07/03/2009 - 11:20

As the coup in Honduras continues, few are seeing scenes from the turmoil due to heavy media censorship.

Venezuelan news outlet Telesur is breaking through, but the coverage comes at a personal cost. Dan Grech explains.


 

Are housing starts a sign of the bottom?

Marketplace  Tue, 06/16/2009 - 10:51

After a dismal April, home construction did surprisingly well in May, depending on how you look at the numbers.

So is the bottom of the housing market here? Dan Grech reports.