Monday, September 15, 2003 The Marketplace Morning Report with Kai Ryssdal and Tess Vigeland is a series of seven 9-minute business news modules airing weekdays. This timely report delivers a global business newscast and a hard-hitting feature report. Visit the archive to browse previous stories. Note: Each of the broadcasts contains some of the newscast items below and one of the features. Since only a few radio markets get all seven broadcasts, we've made them available below.

Broadcasts Listen: 2:50 | 3:50 | 4:50 | 5:50 | 6:50 | 7:50 | 8:50 (times are a.m., Pacific Standard Time)

Newscast Stories From Los Angeles: Jessica Dial looks into why the WTO talks in Cancun broke down. From New York: Judy Martin reports on VP Dick Cheney’s predictions that there will be a 4% GDP growth in 2004. From the Health Desk: Tanya Ott reports that the California universal healthcare law will have national repercussions. From Detroit: Bill Poorman says the UAW and Chrysler Group automakers have reached a tentative contract agreement -- but there are still four auto companies to go. From Washington, DC: Steve Henn looks at Treasury Secretary Snow's visit to the Middle East. From Washington, DC: Amy Scott finds out that the inner city can't keep good teachers. From London: Stephen Beard looks into Sweden’s referendum on euro adoption -- a clear majority of Swedes voted against Euro membership. From Tokyo: Jessica Smith reports that many of Japan’s elderly are retiring to Southeast Asia. From Budapest, Stefan Bos reports that Serbia's main international airline is back in business -- and it’s trying to fly to the U.S. again. From Washington, DC: Amy Scott says that Bush’s new trade team is working to counter illegal dumping and government subsidies. Features Costco’s successful biz model going strong after 20 years Costco opened its doors 20 years ago today with an original mission to cater to small businesses. But word spread and the concept has changed individuals' shopping habits.

Some basics for investing Host Tess Vigeland talks with investment expert Bill O'Neill about the basics on price and volume -- and what to look for. O’Neill says there are some simple ways to decide when to buy and sell.

Two years post-9/11, money’s forefront again Host Kai Ryssdal asks “Newsweek’s” Wall Street Editor Allan Sloan why he says the 2-year anniversary of Sept. 11 has been a good thing: Already, we’ve recovered enough from the shock and trauma to be able to squabble again about money and the economy.