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  • Millions of Americans go without health insurance — self-employed artists are frequently among that number. One New York hospital has come up with a creative way to reach out to them. Jessica Mador has our story.

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  • Third quarter earnings from Wells Fargo, US Bancorp and other financial institutions have been better than expected. Cheryl Glaser looks at why the industry is doing so well.

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  • Energy officials from 21 Pacific Rim countries gather in Korea today to discuss possible solutions to surging global energy prices. Rachel Dornhelm reports.

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  • The Rockettes are getting ready for their popular Christmas season. But a labor dispute threatens to hamstring the dance troupe during its busiest time of the year. Mallory Kasdan reports from New York.

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  • In an effort to get back into the black, GM is considering selling its profitable GMAC financing arm. Cheryl Glaser looks at the wisdom of the move.

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  • Oct 17, 2005

    The Sloan Sessions

    Newsweek's Wall Street editor Allan Sloan talks to host Scott Jagow about the push by GM and Delphi for benefit concessions from the UAW.

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  • Ever get together with friends, have a glass of wine and beat the pants off the S&P 500? If you're an active member of an investment club and you're not shy, then you and your club members might be perfect for a new segment on Marketplace Money.

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  • Host Scott Jagow talks to financial expert Chris Farrell about the growing pace of global mergers. Concerns over looming interest rate hikes in the US appear to be driving the boom.

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  • Commentator Robert Reich says being a friend of President Bush isn't the best qualification for a new Fed chief.

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  • Oct 11, 2005

    The Delphi effect

    Michigan Radio's William Poorman looks at how Delphi's bankruptcy may impact former parent company GM.

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