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Go beyond the headlines. Listen to John Wordock and Ann Cates tackle the biggest money stories of the day, from Main Street to your street and everywhere in between.(Updated daily Monday through Friday)
RetailWire: Less gloom, doom among consumers
Retailers had lots of factors breaking in their favor last month, including good weather, back-to-school shopping, state tax holidays, and heavy discounts. And RetailWire.com's George Anderson tells MarketWatch News Break there's a "general sense" among consumers that things aren't getting worse. ...
Audio|Thu, 2 Sep 2010
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“…This is MarketWatch news break money goes from Wall Street to main street to your street from the news from of the MarketWatch radio network I'm John -- …”
“…July beating expectations and providing a glimmer of hope for the battered housing market. . The National Association of Realtors index increased more than 5% after falling two months in a row following the April 30 expiration …”
Silvia: Double dip odds now one in twenty
Manufacturing activity picked up in August for the first time in four months, taking Wall Street by surprise. Wells Fargo chief economist John Silvia calls the ISM report "a shocker." He tells MarketWatch News Break the odds of a double dip recession are now one in twenty. Plus, Amazon tops a new ...
Audio|Wed, 1 Sep 2010
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“…This is MarketWatch news break money news from Wall Street to main street to your street from the news from of the MarketWatch radio network I'm John -- And I'm in Kate's …”
“…last month a whopper of a deal may be underway at The Wall Street Journal says Burger King has been talking with potential buyers about taking the chain private. Urging which has in the past been …”
S&P: Home price stability maybe next year
Home prices have enjoyed a modest pop this summer. But Standard and Poor's David Blitzer tells MarketWatch News Break that price stability has yet to emerge. He says housing has "a ways to go" before getting back to normal. Plus, a sports bettor website scores in the tough economy. Listen to News ...
Audio|Tue, 31 Aug 2010
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“…lot lower in most areas and they used to -- and mortgage interest rates are historic lows. But that doesn't mean everything related to buying a home is chief. A survey by Bankrate dot com has …”
“…there -- mention isn't. I guess when it comes to the real estate market you can plunk down your money and hope for the ban him might still be a while before things get straightened out …”
Continental, United deal to create higher fares?
Now that the Justice Department has cleared the Continental and United merger for takeoff, what's on the horizon? Travel expert Terry Trippler tells MarketWatch News Break air fares could rise due to less competition. He also says American and US Airways must decide what to do next. Plus, jobs and ...
Audio|Mon, 30 Aug 2010
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“…to -- General Electric's NBC universal is getting close scrutiny by the Justice Department. . The Wall Street Journal says the feds are considering whether and how it might stunt the growth of the Internet TV industry. And with a …”
“…This is MarketWatch news break from Wall Street to main street to your street I'm John Wordock. …”
Zandi: Recession odds "now uncomfortably high"
The odds are rising America could backtrack into a recession. Moody's economic guru Mark Zandi tells MarketWatch News Break the odds are now "uncomfortably high" after the second quarter GDP report was revised down to 1.6%. Whether negative growth is next, he says, is a "close call." Plus, signs 3D ...
Audio|Fri, 27 Aug 2010
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“…This is MarketWatch news break money news from Wall Street to main street to your street I'm John -- And -- and Kate's coming up on that show honey I shrunk the …”
“…better than three and a half percent in the first quarter. But Wall Street had been expecting the news to be even worse so what does that all mean a conversation with -- economist Mark Zandi …”
Jobless claims dip not enough to stop ugly trend
Jobless claims fell 31,000 last week to 473,000. But economist Robert Brusca tells MarketWatch News Break we haven't turned the negative trend around yet. He says job creation just isn't happening fast enough. Plus, what NFL teams are richest and poorest.
Audio|Thu, 26 Aug 2010
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“…place Washington DC Washington DC and in their place we have the New England Patriots. . At the other end we've got PM Minnesota Vikings for one thing. And we also have by the jaguars spent down there at the bottom from Jacksonville Jacksonville yes yes indeed. …”
“…fridge in your life may be it was the life of your bachelor parties may be you don't have the heart to throw it out well Adrian Mitchell says maybe it's time to part ways with …”
Rebuilding home sales could take 3-5 years
The U.S. housing market has been sentenced to 3-5 years of a hard, slow crawl to recovery, says economist David Resler of Nomura Securities. He tells MarketWatch News Break that he thought May's drop in new home sales was the worst we'd see, but July's drop to record lows proved him wrong. Plus, ...
Audio|Wed, 25 Aug 2010
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“…MarketWatch radio network newsroom on Wednesday August 25. There's more proof -- housing market recovery could be some way away just today after a dismal report on July pre owned home sales we get word that new home sales plunged. Twelve and a half percent in July to a record low. As that federal tax credit expired and the drop in sales means home inventories are rising up to a better than nine months supply we'll have more on the report coming up. Here in MarketWatch news break now have mortgage rates hovering around historic lows loan demand is on the rise as homeowners to refinance. The Mortgage Bankers Association says for the fourth …”
“…This is MarketWatch news break money news from Wall Street to main street to your street I'm John -- …”
Baker: Home prices could sink another 15%
Home prices could keep sinking well into next year. With home sales falling 27% last month, economist Dean Baker tells MarketWatch News Break home prices could fall another 10 to 15%, with even steeper declines on the West Coast. Plus, get ready to pay much more for your morning cup of coffee. ...
Audio|Tue, 24 Aug 2010
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“…Million pounds underweight how's that for a weight loss plan that is a weight loss plan that's a good diet I could be on. That's amazing I guess chickens are saying it's too hot -- eat don't …”
“…This is MarketWatch news break money news from Wall Street to main street to your street I'm John -- and I'm Tracy -- sitting in for and Kate's. …”
More teens plan to delay college
About one in three teenagers say they're willing to delay going to college, up from last year. And Stuart Rubinstein at TD Ameritrade tells MarketWatch News Break it's the economy - and these teens are still looking for ways to make college work for them and their families. Plus, younger Americans ...
Audio|Mon, 23 Aug 2010
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“…I'm Tracy Johnke it's back to school time that some high school kids who might have been thinking about college. Are having second thoughts according to a new survey from TD Ameritrade. Joining us …”
“…mainstream. Researchers at George Washington University questioned 850 travelers from north and South America and Europe. The study found that those who were adventure travelers were young averaging 36 years of age they were also affluent …”
Ruff news! Dog bite claims rise, nipping insurers
Dogs behaving badly have put the bite on homeowners' insurance claims. Mike Barry from the Insurance Information Institute tells MarketWatch News Break claims have hit a record number, nipping homeowners and insurers. Plus, your view of the economy could depend on your gender. Listen to News Break ...
Audio|Fri, 20 Aug 2010
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“…fell 4%. Ford announced this morning it will launched 20 emission all electric vehicles the transit connect electric light commercial van. And the focus electric passenger car as soon as late this year and -- next generation hybrid electric vehicles and a plug in hybrid electric vehicle follow in 2012 to 2013. The auto maker says it will leverage the Internet and …”
“…This is MarketWatch news break money news from Wall Street to main street to your street I'm John -- …”
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