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When does trading go outside the lines?

Marketplace  Mon, 10/19/2009 - 15:05

The Justice Department says it has busted the biggest-ever insider trading ring involving hedge funds. But how will it prove its case?

There's a gray area between legitimate investing and illegal trading. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.


 

Is EU offer to poor countries enough?

Marketplace  Thu, 09/10/2009 - 11:02

The European Union may offer nearly $22 billion a year by 2020 to developing nations to fight global warming and sing on to a climate change treaty.

Is it an offer too good to refuse? Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.


 

Financial industry tries image revamp

Marketplace  Thu, 06/25/2009 - 10:46

The financial services industry hopes to quell criticism with an aggressive retooling of its damaged image.

Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.


 

Battle brewing to make United planes

Marketplace  Thu, 06/04/2009 - 10:53

United Airlines is taking advantage of low prices in a down economy. The airline wants to add 150 planes to its fleet, and has asked two manufacturers to come up with the best price.

Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.


 

How markets affect the consumer

Marketplace  Wed, 05/13/2009 - 15:03

Consumer spending accounts for 70 percent of the American economy, so news of falling retail sales isn't exactly good.

Ashley Milne-Tyte explores how economic indicators are affecting the way we shop.


 

Lean times for savers likely to continue

Marketplace  Tue, 04/28/2009 - 11:25

Rates of interest on savings accounts have fallen along with the federal funds rate. As Ashley Milne-Tyte reports, savers are likely to face more lean times.


 

Deal may reduce auto workers' benefits

Marketplace  Mon, 04/27/2009 - 12:24

The United Auto Workers has reached a tentative agreement with Chrysler. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports on how auto workers' benefits will be impacted after negotiating is over.


 

How the banks are posting big profits

Marketplace  Fri, 04/17/2009 - 12:12

Citigroup is the latest big bank to post big earnings -- a $1.6 billion profit in the first quarter. But with the economy still far from sound, how have the banks been able to post such big profits?

Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.


 

Benefits of releasing stress test details

Marketplace  Wed, 04/15/2009 - 11:14

Federal regulators have been reticent to release results from stress tests it subjected big banks to, but has finally said it will release certain details.

What's the benefit of releasing those details? Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.


 

Bank plan will work if the price is right

Marketplace  Tue, 03/24/2009 - 11:56

The Treasury Department's plan to rid the banks of their bad assets will shed a light on the banks' balance sheets once it swings into action.

But as Ashley Milne-Tyte reports, it could leave weak lenders in a precarious position.