Monday, July 02, 2007
In this show. . .
Equity funds take fresh look at healthcare
Manor Care, one of the country's largest nursing home operators, is the latest target of a takeover bid in the healthcare industry. Investors see lots of growth ahead, spurred in large part by equity fund purchases.
Indie pharmacists decry Medicaid cuts
To lower the federal deficit, the U.S. government has proposed $8 billion in cuts to Medicaid. Now a reimbursement plan for dispensing lower-cost generic drugs is causing an uproar among pharmacists.
Violence disguised as entertainment?
The blockbuster film Transformers is expected to recruit a whole new generation of fans of the fanciful Japanese toys. And at least one child advocacy group says the ultra-violent film isn't appropriate for children.
Russia plays strong suit at Maine summit
Hoping to lower the level of rancor over a proposed missile defense system, Bush and Putin meet casual in Maine. But the U.S. can't ignore Russia's newfound international strength and economic leverage.
Forget the Chinese toothpaste czar
Commentator Barry Lynn suggests an alternative to policing potentially tainted consumer products coming from China. The solution, he says, is to diversify America's sources among other nations and spur competition.
A decade after crash, Asia looks to lead
On this day 10 years ago, Thailand's announcement that it would float the country's currency caused a domino effect that sent Asian markets crashing. Now Asia wants a bigger say in the world's financial system.
Avandia concerns put spotlight on FDA
New concerns over the side-effects of diabetes drug Avandia are fueling more criticism of the FDA. GlaxoSmith Kline says the drug is safe, but critics say it's another example of the federal watchdog agency dropping the ball.
Tess Vigeland's final note . . .
The U.S. military isn't the only one spending big these days. China upped its military budget by nearly $45 billion this year. One spending priority: snazzy new uniforms.
The baggy shapes of the People's Liberation Army will get an alteration. The new fashion: tighter-fitting fatigues that use "international" colors. And so much for your mother's combat boots. The heels of female soldiers' shoes are rising to two inches.
Marketplace datebook for Tuesday, July 3, 2007
- In Washington, the Commerce Department reports on factory orders for May.
- In Detroit, auto makers release sales figures for June.
- And we enter the dog days of summer. Depending on where you are it may be blistering hot already. Like here in LA. This is when I step up my workouts, hitting the gym for the air conditioning.
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"I disagree with Diana Nyad, who told Bob Moon today that Americans are not interested in Wimbledon because there are so few Americans playing. I love watching tennis, no matter who is playing. I have watched tennis for years, but the networks toy with us, creating drama rather than showing the match. Oftentimes, televised matches end precisely when the allotted time expires, even if they have to cut and splice. When they don't, as happened in a Nadal match last weekend, we were left hanging at the end of two sets, as NBC switched to women's golf. I don't have cable TV, so I couldn't switch to MSNBC as was suggested. It's enough to make me turn off the TV and read about the matches online."
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