Latest from Janet Babin

• Aug 13, 2010

  Do more 747s signal airline recovery?

  Airlines trimmed their fleets as the recession hit and stored their planes in the desert. But cargo and passenger volume are up, so a few major airlines are pulling mothballed 747s out of storage and back into service. Janet Babin reports on what that means for the industry.

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• Aug 10, 2010

  Early puberty linked with obesity

  Another study confirms that girls are reaching puberty earlier. Aside from the social dilemmas these kids may have to side step, early development is linked to obesity. And over time, the medical issues linked to obesity catapult national health care costs into the billions. Janet Babin reports.

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• Aug 7, 2010

  Crop Mobs build community on the farm

  There's a movement afoot for the landless to help out on sustainable and community farms — not for money, but not for free either. The model of this movement is based on an age old economic model: the barter system. Janet Babin reports.

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• Aug 6, 2010

  Lollapalooza expected to do well, despite antitrust investigation

  Lollapalooza kicks off this Friday in Chicago, and despite an investigation is expected to sell out.

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• Aug 6, 2010

  Susan G. Komen fights for trademark

  Susan G. Komen For the Cure, the breast cancer charity, has warned several other charities to stay away from its trademarked phrase: "Race for the Cure." And watch out if you use the color pink. Janet Babin reports.

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• Aug 3, 2010

  BLT sandwiches and pork ribs more expensive this summer

  Pork prices typically rise in the summer, when there's more demand, but after a few tough years for the hog market, the price for bacon and pork ribs are even higher than usual.

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• Jul 26, 2010

  Reform clears way for private equity to invest in banks

  The new financial regulation gives private equity firms more latitude to invest in banks, a measure which could mean huge money-making potential.

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• Jul 23, 2010

  Winemakers struggling to stay afloat in recession

  In this recession, price trumps vintage for many wine enthusiasts, and winemakers are struggling to stay in business when people are looking for bottles for $10 or less.

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• Jul 20, 2010

  Tech with Glamour for more ad sales

  After months of dwindling ad sales, the magazine is looking a little brighter — particularly for Glamour. The women's magazine reported a 57 percent jump in ad sales for its September issue compared to last year. Marketplace's Janet Babin looks into one big factor for the increase: The iPad.

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• Jul 14, 2010

  Brands and stores want haul videos

  Are you one of those people that posts videos of themselves detailing what they bought on a shopping spree? Brands and stores like JCPenney's want you.

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