Marketplace: Friday, September 10, 2004

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A look at today's markets (closing numbers)
DOW 23.97 (0.23%) ; NASDAQ 24.66 (1.32%) ; S&P 500 5.54 (0.50%)

Newscast Disney CEO Michael Eisner has announced he'll step down in two years after two decades running the company. Why exactly was his contract not renewed? With Ivan still to come, hurricane season has already killed more than 40 people in the U.S. alone, and done billions in damage. The storms have left their mark on corporate profits, too. Listen to all newscast items

Features Terror and immigration policy One of the biggest changes since 9/11 has been that it's much more difficult for visitors to get a U.S. visa -- particularly Arab visitors. Today, the U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce released a report that shows our restrictive visa policies have cost the country billions. Adam Davidson reports. Reporter: Adam Davidson Related Story: Program to screen Saudi visa applicants falls short Leilet Hob - Electric Arab Orchestra Support Marketplace: Purchase this music from Public Radio MusicSource The week that was ... Host David Brown recaps the week on Wall Street with Dallas stockbroker and business analyst David Johnson. Q + A: David Brown with David Johnson Related Story: Stocks climb as oil falls Title & Registration - Death Cab for Cutie Support Marketplace: Purchase this music from Public Radio MusicSource One strike and your out? It used to be that sports agents would recruit student athletes by showering them with gifts and cash. Those days could be numbered. Congress has moved to impose tougher penalties on unethical sports agents who lure students into contracts that compromise their amateur standing and undermine the integrity of college sports. Marketplace's Hillary Wicai has the story. Reporter: Hillary Wicai Related Story: Congress takes action vs. sports agents Car parts go high-tech Toyota and Nissan plan to work together to create an international standard for the software that runs their cars' electronic systems. As Marketplace's Brian Watt reports, they're not the first car company to do so. Reporter: Brian Watt Related Story: EU to Decide on Proposal to Open Car Parts Market Once upon a time ... You probably know at least one Disney princess. There are the classics - Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. And then there's Jasmine, Belle, Ariel and Mulan. In 2000, Disney Consumer Products introduced the Disney Princess brand, bundling the royal girls under one magical, hugely successful umbrella. Apryl Lundsten has the story. Reporter: Apryl Lundsten Someday My Prince Will Come - Ron Carter Support Marketplace: Purchase this music from Public Radio MusicSource

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